OHAKEA, New Zealand -- Chief Master Sgt. Paul Koester, 517th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron jumpmaster, checks the 3-ring riser assembly on his parachute during a jumpmaster safety check as he prepares to execute a high-altitude, low-opening jump from a C-17 Globemaster III during the multilateral RNZAF-sponsored tactical airlift exercise, Kiwi Flag, at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand. Kiwi Flag personnel are supporting Exercise Southern Katipo -- held in New Zealand’s South Island -- by managing air operations and providing cargo and passenger airlift including tactical air drops to SK participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Denise Johnson/Released)
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