Go behind the scenes with the U.S. Army Parachute Black Demonstration Team at the 67th annual Chicago Air and Water Show over North Avenue Beach in Chicago, Aug. 15 and 16, 2026.
The airshow is an annual stop for the Golden Knights, but no two years are exactly the same. This year, weather brought changes to the jump plan and the airshow schedule, making flexibility and communication just as important as the preparation. The video follows Sgt. 1st Class Ben Hall, assistant team leader of the Black Demonstration Team, as the team works through the changes, prepares for the jump, and takes to the skies over Lake Michigan.
First held in 1959, the Chicago Air and Water Show is the largest and oldest free admission air and water...
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...
