HALO Exercise
February 25th, 2012 | From the Ranks | Posted by Mike Morones
A U.S. Air Force jumpmaster practicing a high-altitude, low-opening jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft lands on the ground during a joint operational access exercise (JOAX) at Pope Field, N.C., Feb. 9, 2012. A JOAX is a joint airdrop exercise designed to enhance service cohesiveness between U.S. Army and Air Force personnel, allowing both services an opportunity to properly execute large-scale heavy equipment and troop movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melissa Goslin)
Tags: Air Force, Army, C-130, ft bragg, halo, high-altitude, jump, low opening, parachute, Pope Field