A U.S. Army airborne Soldier assigned to Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) prepares to jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, Nov. 25, 2014. Airborne Soldiers must jump quarterly to maintain an active jump status. As a subordinate unified command of U.S. Pacific Command, SOCPAC and its component units deploy throughout the Pacific, supporting USPACOM's Theater Security Cooperation Program, deliberate plans, and real world contingencies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Laurie Dexter/Released)