U.S. Army Airborne Students, assigned to Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, attends the Army's Basic Airborne Course at Fort Benning, GA., June 8-12, 2025. The Basic Airborne Course is a three week course where Soldiers from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces are trained in basic paratrooper techniques and focuses on developing leadership, self-confidence, and aggression through physical and mental conditioning, preparing Soldiers for parachute operations in combat.
(U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner, SSG Keith Thornburgh, SSG Eric Kestner, and SPC Kelsey Kollar)
The prestigious General Douglas MacArthur Award is bestowed upon outstanding officers who exhibit exceptional leadership, embodying the ideals and principles of one of America's greatest military heroes. Among the latest recipients of this esteemed accolade is Capt. Brian Kim, a remarkable officer whose unwavering commitment, exemplary service, and remarkable leadership have set him apart as a true hero and an inspiration to his comrades.
