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The Jump That Changed U.S. Warfare History
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Since the inception of airborne warfare, the practice of using parachutes to insert troops into combat zones without land passage has turned the tides of conflicts. Commanders use airborne forces to seize the initiative. A brigade of paratroopers can envelop the ground from the sky in moments, allowing an army to strike deep inside enemy territory to gain key terrain and rapidly build combat power.
Paratroopers today learn their craft in the Basic Airborne Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, where soldiers leapt into history 85 years ago.
On Aug. 16, 1940, 48 volunteer members of the Army Parachute Test Platoon jumped from a Douglas B-18 Bolo bomber at 1,500 feet. The jump was less than 45 days after the establishment of the platoon and marked the true beginning of U.S. airborne forces. Read more https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/4273165/the-jump-that-changed-us-warfare-history/
Sky Soldiers Celebrate Army Heritage Month
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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade discuss their heritage and cultural background, reasons for joining the Army, and unique experiences that have shaped their service as part of Army Heritage Month, Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, June 21, 2024. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Mariah Y. Gonzalez)
Taken: 06.21.2024 | Watch Video by Sgt. Mariah Gonzalez
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Sky Soldiers’ Ride To Recovery 2023
Thu, 08/04/2022
The funds raised will be distributed evenly between the 173rd Airborne Brigade Association’s Gold Star Program and the Sky Soldiers Foundation’s Scholarship Program. Both organizations support the Sky Soldier Community active duty service members, veterans, and their families. You can learn more about them at www.skysoldier.net which is a recognized 501(c)(19) organization and at www.skysoldiersfoundation.org which is an IRS determined 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. Because of this, donations and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donations can be made directly through their websites or our GOFUNDME account at https://gofund.me/e610d2ae please specify Sky Soldiers’ Ride2Recovery 2023
For more information on volunteering or participating, please email directly the Ride to Recovery at f_marcantonio@yahoo.com, follow on Instagram @173ridetorecovery, and Facebook Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/563083488572886/