St. Michael's Day Jump

[Debi]

The 82nd Airborne: Who Knew?

Who knew? Every year, it seems, paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division of the U.S. Army celebrate what they call the "St. Michael's Day Jump." It turns out that paratroopers consider the great archangel their protector,

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[Duke]

The 82nd Airborne: Who Knew?

Who knew? Every year, it seems, paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division of the U.S. Army celebrate what they call the "St. Michael's Day Jump." It turns out that paratroopers consider the great archangel their protector,

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Artillery troops the world hold ceremonies on the feast day of their patron saint, Saint Barbara. In the US military, there is even an honor society called Order of St Barbara.

 

[Paintman]

St. Barbara ='s lightning.

Patron Saints Of The Military (Plus Patrons For Particular Branches & Services!)

There’s nothing quite like seeing someone say goodbye to a spouse, family member, or friend in uniform at the airport.A long, silent hug. A gentle wave. A tearful goodbye at the parting of ways.One chin lifted bravely, a heavy bag flung over a shoulder—while the one left behind gives an...

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[Paulm]

 

[Debi]

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That may go down as one of my favorite posts of all time.

 

[WitchAndShaman]

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Kleenex! I’m crying dude.

 

[Paintman]

Paul, did you do HALO jumps ?
(High Altitude- Low Open)

 

[Paulm]

Paul, did you do HALO jumps ?
(High Altitude- Low Open)

Not with the teams so not professionally, we always jumped static line under 5000 feet, usually from helo, loved those jumps, or fast rope from blackhawks. I've done spies techniques and waterborne insertions but never made it to HALO school. This thread just brought back some memories.

 

[Duke]

Not with the teams so not professionally, we always jumped static line under 5000 feet, usually from helo, loved those jumps, or fast rope from blackhawks. I've done spies techniques and waterborne insertions but never made it to HALO school. This thread just brought back some memories.

Paul, do you recognize the weapon the jumper is carrying in that photo you posted? Looks like a bullpup design, similar to a Brit SA80. Is that a Brit SAS trooper in the picture?

 

[Paulm]

Paul, do you recognize the weapon the jumper is carrying in that photo you posted? Looks like a bullpup design, similar to a Brit SA80. Is that a Brit SAS trooper in the picture?

It does look like a bull pup design. Could be a SAS troop. I actually wondered that also. Not sure of the pic, it's almost identical to a poster from way back when, so just used it...lol.