You never forget your first jump. Ever wonder what Airborne School is all about? Watch this video to find out. If you are interested in joining the U.S. Army, visit this link ➡️ https://www.goarmy.com/?iom=BNL7-22-0029_N_OSOC_OCPA_AL_ocpagen_xx_xx to find out more. 📹 by Defense Media Activity #USArmy | #AATW | #Train2Win | U.S. Army

An #Airborne playground! During the first week of US Army Airborne School, Fort Benning, known as Ground Week, future paratroopers (ironically) take to the sky, but in a more controlled manner than they'll experience the following week, Tower Week. Then, students will jump in a rapid succession from another set of 34-foot towers, located on Eubanks Field, to simulate the rapid static line deployment that happens during the final phase of training, Jump Week, where they conduct five static line j

#OTDIH: #NationalAirborneDay was established to commemorate the first official American parachute jump made at Fort Benning, Ga., August 16, 1940. The Basic Airborne Course trains 10,000 military personnel each year as military parachutists. Video by Sgt. Ross Mowery #ArmyHistory | U.S. Army

Making sure it's the ground that hurts - U.S. Army Basic Airborne Course students run everywhere during their three-week course. After all, operations that happen in the sky start from the ground! #AATW | U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence

The Triple Nickels paved the way in #Airborne Army units. Coming from training themselves how to jump, their stories past has paved the way for an impactful future as they lead the next generation of Army paratroopers. "We've come a long way, but we've got a long way to go." - Col. Antwan Dunmyer, commander, Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade. U.S. Army video by Kassandra Burks #NationalAirborneDay #AirborneDay #AATW US Army Airborne School | Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade | U.S. Army Ma