An Airman from the 820th Base Defense Group glides to the ground after a static-line jump, Dec. 12, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Members of the 820th BDG deploy worldwide and must maintain qualifications in parachuting by jumping regularly to maintain their readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathleen D. Bryant/Released)

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Practice jump

Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group, practice exiting a simulated aircraft before a static-line jump, Dec. 12, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen practiced safe exiting and ground-contact techniques multiple times to ensure landing without sustaining injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathleen D. Bryant/Released)

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Boarding aircraft

Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group, board a C-17 Globemaster III before a static-line jump, Dec. 12, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The aircraft is stationed at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and was used for static-line jump training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathleen D. Bryant/Released)

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High-five

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kenneth Ragsdale, (left), 820th Combat Operations Squadron chief of communication, high-fives Staff Sgt. Steven Trimble, 820th COS parachute program manager, during static-line jump practice, Dec. 12, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 820th COS provides planning, training and preparation to the 820th BDG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathleen D. Bryant/Released)

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Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group, glide to the ground after a static-line jump, Dec. 12, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. A total of 48 Airmen performed the jump for training purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathleen D. Bryant/Released

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820th BDG Airmen maintain readiness

Published Dec. 15, 2015

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