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

Before they earn their airborne wings, they have to go through this. In this video, servicemembers attending the Basic Airborne Course (BAC), train during tower week at Fort Benning. The three-week BAC at Fort Benning includes ground week, tower week, and jump week, where candidates test their skills to become airborne Soldiers and servicemembers. Video by Staff Sgt. Keith Thornburgh. #army #veterans #fortbenning #airborne #AATW | USAMM

As the demand for airborne troops grew, Fort Benning became the central hub for paratrooper training in May 1942. American paratroopers first mastered their skills here. Over six grueling weeks, volunteers endured relentless physical training, instruction, and hands-on demonstrations before earning their wings—transforming ordinary soldiers into elite airborne warriors.🪂 #AATW #airborne | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II

22K views · 433 reactions | In celebration of #NationalAirborneDay, the Liberty Jump Team and members of the 507th I-PR at Fort Benning jumped into Bravo Co's US Army Airborne School, Fort Benning graduation last Friday. Members of the Liberty Jump Team travel far and wide each year to participate in the event. #AATW #AirborneDay | U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence | Facebook

Every year, about 15,000 students perform five jumps from a live aircraft before graduating from the United States Army’s Airborne School, each depending on a parachute to get them safely to the ground. Every T-11 parachute is individually packed and inspected by a team of riggers, who collectively prepare about 75,000 chutes each year. | Insider

30K views · 1.4K reactions | Hero Home----SGT Isaac John Gayo United...