August 16, 2025, marks the 85th anniversary of the first official U.S. Army Test Parachute Jump in 1940, commemorating the birth of American Airborne forces. Today, XVIII Airborne Corps paratroopers carry forward that legacy, preparing with discipline and precision before every jump. As America’s Global Response Force, the XVIII Airborne Corps remains ready to deploy worldwide within 18 hours. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Jaquari Lindsey) (Epic Orchestra Music by Nikita Kondrashev, via Pixabay)
Being a single parent in the Army means navigating a demanding dual role as a soldier and caregiver. Balancing military duties with parental responsibilities requires emotional resilience, adaptability, and a reliable support system. Despite the inherent challenges, single parents in the military often find unexpected rewards through community support and personal growth.
On April 25, 2025 the XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters Battalion held a special physical training (PT) event to raise awareness for the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assualt Response and Prevention (SHARP) program in honor of Sexual Assualt Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). The event aimed at bringing together Soldiers across all ranks to help bring awareness to the Army’s SHARP program while building camaraderie within the battalion.
