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by SSgt Kenneth Holston

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to a special operations unit at Fort Bragg, N.C., looks back as he heads out to the flight line to board a C-27 military cargo plane during a jump exercise in N.C., Nov. 7, 2014. Several paratroopers participated in the exercise, jumping multiple times in order to keep their skills sharp. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)

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Photographer's Narrative

 

It always amazes me how powerful portraits can be. As I took this candid portrait of a U.S. Army paratrooper preparing to push out, the intense characteristics of his face struck me. There was so much depth and story there. He was so poised and seemed almost fearless. It was clear that he was ready for whatever challenge may be put in front of him.