Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Kerkow of the U.S. Army Parachute Team makes a tandem jump with passenger Toya Rivers on 24 October 2024. The jump was part of several parachute jumps made during the tandem event in Galveston, Texas. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Reis)
The US Army Parachute Team (Golden Knights) made headlines at the 150th Kentucky Derby with a spectacular display of precision skydiving. Sgt. 1st Class Morgan George and Sgt. 1st Class Ryan O’Rourke, leaders of the Gold and Black Demonstration Teams respectively, landed side by side on the iconic finish line at Churchill Downs. This synchronized jump combined the thrill of skydiving with the grandeur of the historic horse race, showcasing...
Two women from the U. S. Army Parachute Team reflect on their experiences and hopes for future women jumpers during this year’s Women’s History Month.
