LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 18, 2026) — Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, perform canopy relative work (CRW) during a demonstration at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. CRW is a discipline in which parachutists fly in close proximity and link their canopies in flight, demonstrating precise control, timing, and teamwork. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Marcus Dennison)
The U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, performed at the Branson Wings of Pride Airshow over Labor Day weekend, jumping into the show on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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...
