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US: Paratrooper Tangled in Field Goal Net at Armed Forces Bowl

A paratrooper became tangled in the field goal net and fell on Friday, January 2, while entering Amon G. Carter Stadium ahead of the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, but walked away without injuries and no one on the field was hurt.

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Japan defense minister inspect GSDF parachuting drill

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (C) speaks after jumping from a parachuting training tower at a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force site in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Parachuting drill by GSDF

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force unit conducts a parachuting drill at a training site in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Japan defense minister inspects GSDF parachuting drill

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani jumps from a parachuting training tower at a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force site in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Parachuting drill at U.S. Air Force base in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachuting drill at Kadena Air Base in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Sept. 3, 2024.

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Parachuting drill at U.S. Air Force base in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachuting drill at Kadena Air Base in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Sept. 3, 2024.

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Parachuting drill at U.S. Air Force base in Okinawa

U.S. military personnel conduct a parachuting drill at the U.S. Air Force's Kadena Air Base in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Aug. 23, 2024.

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Parachuting drill at U.S. Air Force base in Okinawa

U.S. military personnel conduct a parachuting drill at the U.S. Air Force's Kadena Air Base in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Aug. 23, 2024.

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Parachuting drill at U.S. Air Force base in Okinawa

U.S. military personnel conduct a parachuting drill at the U.S. Air Force's Kadena Air Base in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on July 8, 2024.

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Parachuting drill at U.S. Air Force base in Okinawa

U.S. military personnel conduct a parachuting drill at the U.S. Air Force's Kadena Air Base in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on July 8, 2024.

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U.S. Air Force Kadena air base in Okinawa

U.S. military personnel conduct a parachuting drill at the U.S. Air Force's Kadena Air Base in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on April 19, 2024.

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Chongqing ushers in new low-altitude consumption scenarios

STORY: Chongqing ushers in new low-altitude consumption scenarios SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of people enjoying aerial views of the city's landmarks 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): REN YUN, Engineer of Chongqing Liangjiang Aviation and Aerospace Industry Investment Group Co., Ltd 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN HONG, Engineer, Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Cool Black Intelligent Flight Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality planned to introduce a slew of new consumption scenarios starting from Tuesday via a week-long promotion event to stimulate the low-altitude economy. Chongqing intends to introduce diverse recreational activities related to low-altitude sports and tourism. These activities include parachuting, paragliding, and sightseeing over the Yangtze River and the cityscape of Chongqing on a balloon, helicopter, or f

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U.S. military parachuting drill

U.S. Air Force conducts a parachuting drill at its Kadena Air Base on Okinawa's main island in southern Japan, on April 19, 2024.

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U.S. military parachuting drill

U.S. Air Force conducts a parachuting drill at its Kadena Air Base on Okinawa's main island in southern Japan, on April 19, 2024.

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-DEFENSE FORCES-CELEBRATIONS

(230816) -- HARARE, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A member of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces performs parachuting during the 43rd Zimbabwe Defense Forces celebrations at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe, Aug. 15, 2023. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday presided over the national celebrations of the 43rd anniversary of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces Day, which are observed every second week of August. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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Parachuting drill by GSDF

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force unit conducts a parachuting drill at a training site in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 8, 2023.

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Parachuting drill by GSDF

Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada meets the press after inspecting a parachuting drill by a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force unit at a training site in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 8, 2023.

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N. Korean parachutists

DANDONG, China - Photo taken from Dandong in China's Liaoning Province shows people parachuting down from a helicopter in Sinuiju, North Korea, near the border with China, on April 11, 2013, in what could be North Korean training to prepare for any contingency.

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N. Korean parachutists

DANDONG, China - Photo taken from Dandong in China's Liaoning Province shows people parachuting down from a helicopter in Sinuiju, North Korea, near the border with China, on April 11, 2013, in what could be North Korean training to prepare for any contingency.

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N. Korean parachutists

DANDONG, China - Photo taken from Dandong in China's Liaoning Province shows people parachuting down from a helicopter in Sinuiju, North Korea, near the border with China, on April 11, 2013, in what could be North Korean training to prepare for any contingency.

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N. Korean parachutists

DANDONG, China - Photo taken from Dandong in China's Liaoning Province shows people parachuting down from a helicopter in Sinuiju, North Korea, near the border with China, on April 11, 2013, in what could be North Korean training to prepare for any contingency.

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Noguchi returns to Earth after 163 days in space

ARKALYK, Kazakhstan - The Soyuz spacecraft carrying Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Russia's Oleg Kotov and American Timothy Creamer is seen parachuting down near Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, on June 2, 2010. Noguchi spent 163 days onboard the International Space Station, the longest period in space by a Japanese astronaut.

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Criticism against 'golden parachuting' mounting

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki (right) and Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe (second from right) attend a meeting of experts on economic and fiscal reforms at Prime Minister's Official Residence on May 31.

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SKYDIVING-ROK EXPERT (CN)

(220722) -- HAIKOU, July 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nam Lee, an expert parachutist from the Republic of Korea, organizes parachuting equipment at the maintenance room of a skydiving company in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, June 23, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: ROK expert witnesses development of skydiving industry in China" (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SKYDIVING-ROK EXPERT (CN)

(220722) -- HAIKOU, July 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nam Lee, an expert parachutist from the Republic of Korea, checks parachuting equipment at the maintenance room of a skydiving company in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, June 23, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: ROK expert witnesses development of skydiving industry in China" (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SKYDIVING-ROK EXPERT (CN)

(220722) -- HAIKOU, July 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nam Lee (L), an expert parachutist from the Republic of Korea, helps a tourist with parachuting equipment in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, June 23, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: ROK expert witnesses development of skydiving industry in China" (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

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Skydiving gains popularity in SW China

STORY: Skydiving gains popularity in SW China DATELINE: July 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people skydiving 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU ZHIHUA, Head of a skydiving club in Chengdu 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU ZHIHUA, Head of a skydiving club in Chengdu STORYLINE: Skydiving, or parachuting, gradually gains popularity among young people in southwest China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU ZHIHUA, Head of a skydiving club in Chengdu "Commercial skydiving has entered Chinese market for more than a decade, attracting adventurous young people fond of cool new stuff. For them, skydiving is a must-do to push their limits." The height of skydiving is generally 700 to 5,000 meters (from the ground), and the common height of airplane skydiving in China is 3,000 to 4,000 meters. Before getting on the plane, professional instructors train the participants in detail, including explaining various protective measures and actions in skydiving. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chin

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Turkey's Cappadocia to host 3rd int'l hot air balloon festival

STORY: Turkey's Cappadocia to host 3rd int'l hot air balloon festival DATELINE: July 13, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:04 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the hot air ballons in the sky 2 various of tourists STORYLINE: The third international hot air balloon festival "BalonFest 2022" will kick off in the Cappadocia region on July 21. 15 classic air balloons and 25 special-shaped air balloons from 12 countries will fill the sky of Cappadocia during the four-day event. The festival will host balloon shows at sunrise, local tasting and music events, concerts and DJ performances, movie screening, parachuting and laser shows. Cappadocia region in central Anatolia is a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous for its fairy chimneys-cone-shaped rock formations. The unique volcanic cones and caves in valleys were used by early Christians as underground cities to hide from persecution. Some of the caves are now used as boutique hotels and houses carved into the rock. Xinhua News Agency correspondents

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Carry On Emmanuelle (1978)

Suzanne Danielle Characters: Emmannuelle Prevert Film: Carry On Emmanuelle (UK 1978) Director: Gerald Thomas 12 October 1978 Date: 12 October 1978

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Beach Blanket Bingo - film (1965)

Frankie Avalon & Annette Funicello Characters: Frankie, Dee Dee Film: Beach Blanket Bingo (USA 1965) Director: William Asher 14 April 1965 Date: 14-Apr-65

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Beach Blanket Bingo - film (1965)

Annette Funicello & Frankie Avalon Characters: Dee Dee, Frankie Film: Beach Blanket Bingo (USA 1965) Director: William Asher 14 April 1965 Date: 14-Apr-65

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THE BUCKET LIST

THE BUCKET LIST [US 2007] [L-R] JACK NICHOLSON, IAN ANTHONY DALE, MORGAN FREEMAN Date: 2007

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THE BUCKET LIST

THE BUCKET LIST [US 2007] JACK NICHOLSON, IAN ANTHONY DALE Date: 2007

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Noguchi returns to Earth after 163 days in space

ARKALYK, Kazakhstan - The Soyuz spacecraft carrying Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Russia's Oleg Kotov and American Timothy Creamer is seen parachuting down near Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, on June 2, 2010. Noguchi spent 163 days onboard the International Space Station, the longest period in space by a Japanese astronaut. (Kyodo)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020

The first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days began with the parachuting of the Czech army, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020

The first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days began with the parachuting of the Czech army, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020

The first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days began with the parachuting of the Czech army, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020

The first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days began with the parachuting of the Czech army, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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Parachuting drill by U.S. military

Photo taken in Kadena in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on July 9, 2020, shows a parachuting drill by the U.S. Air Force at the Kadena Air Base.

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3 astronauts return from ISS

Photo taken June 3, 2018, in the Kazakhstan countryside shows a Soyuz spacecraft parachuting down to Earth carrying three crew members from the International Space Station who completed a five-and-a-half month mission. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Parachuting drill at Okinawa base

The U.S. military conducts parachuting drill on Sept. 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base in Japan's southernmost island prefecture of Okinawa, despite demand by the central and local governments that the drill be canceled. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo