Sgt. 1st Class Zachary Krietenstein of the U.S. Army Parachute Team flies the POW flag into Martinsville Motor Speedway ahead of the NASCAR Cookout 400 race in Martinsville, Va. on 7 April 2024. The parachute jump was part of the prerace events on Sunday.(U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Zachary Krietenstein )
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...
