Staff Sgt. Jonathan Schmertzler and Sgt. Brandon Hexum of the U.S. Army Parachute Team fly the American flag over the city of Chicago on 16 August 2025. The parachute jump was part of the Chicago Air and Water Show events in Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Guevara)
The U.S. Army Parachute Team’s 4-Way Formation Skydiving (FS) Competition Team took home gold at the 2025 Indoor National Skydiving Championships, hosted by Skydive Paraclete XP.
SFC Jesse Stahler, SFC Nick Birkner, SFC Mitch Stockenberg, and SFC Mike Connors delivered a standout performance, earning 284 points with an average of 28.4 over 10 rounds. Competing against top skydiving teams from across the country, the team showcased elite...
The U.S. Army Parachute Team’s 4-Way Formation Skydiving (FS) Competition Team took home gold at the 2025 Indoor National Skydiving Championships, hosted by Skydive Paraclete XP.
SFC Jesse Stahler, SFC Nick Birkner, SFC Mitch Stockenberg, and SFC Mike Connors delivered a standout performance, earning 284 points with an average of 28.4 over 10 rounds. Competing against top skydiving teams from across the country, the team showcased elite...
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...
