PISA, Italy -- Sgt. Matthew Pous successfully finished the Italian Jumpmaster Course at Centro Addestramento Paracadutismo (C.A.PAR) - The Italian Airborne School in Pisa, Italy. Capt. Anthony Dove celebrated Sgt. Pous' graduation by joining him for a run through the town.
As a paratrooper with 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Sgt. Pous became the first to complete the demanding Italian Jumpmaster School on December 18, 2023. This achievement certifies him to safely lead airborne operations in the Italian Army.
Original story from February 7, 2024: https://www.army.mil/article/273526/first_sky_soldier_earns_italian_jumpmaster_title