Posted on Aug 9, 2015
Army celebrates 75 years of the American paratrooper. Will you be jumping on August 15th?
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The Army will honor the 75th anniversary of the American paratrooper with — what else? — a large jump into Fort Benning, Georgia.
The commemoration, led by the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, will mark 75 years since the War Department approved the formation of a test platoon of airborne infantry from Fort Benning’s 29th Infantry Regiment. Less than 45 days after it was formed, on Aug. 16, 1940, members of the test platoon made their first jump from a Douglas B-18 over Lawson Army Airfield.
On Aug. 15, today’s paratroopers, along with the Liberty Jump Team, a group of civilian World War II airborne reenactors, will jump into that very same airfield.
“This entire year, we’ve been very cognizant of the 75th anniversary,” said Lt. Col. Korey Brown, commander of 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Battalion, and commander of the U.S. Army Airborne School. “It’s a very key year for the airborne community.”
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http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/08/09/army-celebrates-75-years-american-paratrooper/31278775/
The commemoration, led by the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, will mark 75 years since the War Department approved the formation of a test platoon of airborne infantry from Fort Benning’s 29th Infantry Regiment. Less than 45 days after it was formed, on Aug. 16, 1940, members of the test platoon made their first jump from a Douglas B-18 over Lawson Army Airfield.
On Aug. 15, today’s paratroopers, along with the Liberty Jump Team, a group of civilian World War II airborne reenactors, will jump into that very same airfield.
“This entire year, we’ve been very cognizant of the 75th anniversary,” said Lt. Col. Korey Brown, commander of 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Battalion, and commander of the U.S. Army Airborne School. “It’s a very key year for the airborne community.”
Read more at ...
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/08/09/army-celebrates-75-years-american-paratrooper/31278775/
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Unfortunately I will not be jumping GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad. My spine is not up to parachuting. I think jumping up and out or walking out the back would be fun, a great thrill and bring back some great memories; but, hitting the ground would be another matter entirely :-)
Perhaps they may do something to honor the military sky diver who died this weekend Sgt. 1st Class Corey Hood, 32, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died on August 16, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained Saturday August 15, 2015 when he collided in midair with a member of the Navy Leap Frogs team during a group maneuver, near North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL.
Perhaps they may do something to honor the military sky diver who died this weekend Sgt. 1st Class Corey Hood, 32, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died on August 16, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained Saturday August 15, 2015 when he collided in midair with a member of the Navy Leap Frogs team during a group maneuver, near North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL.
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Sorry to hear that LTC Stephen F.. I am sure that the Golden Knights will do something special to honor SFC Corey Hood.
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I will jump off my back step in salute. Anything more than that and I'll probably break something important.
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Unfortunately I will not be able to perform a jump, but my motivation and spirit goes out to my fellow paratroopers who have the opportunity to take advantage of that unique experience.
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Traces The History Of The "All American" 82Nd Airborne, The First Army Airborne Division, In World War Ii, In Santo Domingo In 1965, And In Vietnam.
There is something different about an Airborne Unit; pride, discipline, esprit de corps. The Army standard was not the Airborne standard, 60% on a PT test event would pass but you had better do 70% or more. Division is a very special place with its own language and SOP's.
If you look at the following video from the 1970's you will see something different about the paratroopers being trained. Look at the way they march, halt meant halt. Not the mark in step till everyone catches up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNEz0UiUtp8
If you look at the following video from the 1970's you will see something different about the paratroopers being trained. Look at the way they march, halt meant halt. Not the mark in step till everyone catches up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNEz0UiUtp8
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Just saw this Gunny, I was finishing a 2,750 mile motorcycle ride yesterday... The guy who asked why a marine, was reminding "US"... Maybe you needed a reminder.. ENJOY YOUR WEEK EVEYONE I have a Harley that needs some love aka after action maintenance.
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