Soldiers and Army cadets stand in formation on the first day of the air assault course at Kirby Field on Fort Benning, Ga., July 14, 2013. The 12-day course consists of three phases: combat assault operations, sling-load operations and rappelling. Soldiers and Army cadets stand in formation on the first day of the air assault course at Kirby Field on Fort Benning, Ga., July 14, 2013. The 12-day course consists of three phases: combat assault operations, sling-load operations and rappelling. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (2.41 MB) Tags: Photo Essays Photo By: VIRIN: 639679-H-QLN81-754.jpg Photo Gallery