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A paratrooper or military parachutist is a soldier trained to conduct military operations by parachuting directly into an area of operations, usually as part of a large airborne forces unit.
- Everyone we share a foxhole with has a high degree of motivation. Paratroopers volunteer three times: to serve in the Army, to attend jump school, and to go on jump status.
- Hollywood makes movies about us. “Band of Brothers,” “A Bridge Too Far,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “The Longest Day,” “The Eagle Has Landed,” yada, yada, yada.
- We have the most exotic duty stations. Hawaii, Italy, Alaska, Korea, and of course, Mother Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina, home of the 82nd Airborne Division.
- We are like Marines, only better. Let’s stipulate up front that the Marines have the best dress uniforms, and getting out of a boat on a beach is probably harder than it looks.
Jul 21, 2023 · What are US Army paratroopers and what makes them unique? US Army paratroopers, also known as airborne troops, are highly trained soldiers who are specialized in parachute operations. They are a part of the United States Army that is responsible for conducting air assault operations.
Aug 29, 2023 · The Military Paratrooper: Heroes of the Sky. It’s the night of June 5, 1944, and over 13,000 paratroopers from the American 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions are soaring above Normandy, France.
Sep 3, 2021 · Paratroopers land at speeds of about 13 miles per hour with a force comparable to jumping from a 9- to 12-foot wall.
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Aug 25, 2013 · High standards, pride and guts have always been the primary requirements for becoming an airborne Soldier -- a Paratrooper. More than 73 years ago, the Soldiers of the U.S. Army Parachute...
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A brief history of the two divisions of American paratroopers who landed in Sainte-Mère-Eglise on June 6, 1944.
