We call them brave, but for these skydivers and parachute jumpers, it's just another day in the air! It's PAA's Ultimate Compilation of bravest, biggest skydiving jumps! 🔥🪂 | People Are Awesome

#NationalAirborneDay On this day in 1940 the first official Army parachute jump took place, validating the innovative concept of inserting U.S. ground combat forces behind a battle line by #parachute. National Airborne Day, August 16, was chosen by former President George W. Bush in 2002 as a day to recognize the past, present and future contributions of American Airborne troops in all campaigns, theaters and peacekeeping missions. #airborne #jump #paratrooper #swcs | U.S. Army John F. Kennedy S

Here is a recap of what YOUR United States Army Parachute team has been up to this past year. As a team, we have completed over 17,000 airborne parachute jumps, over 800 tandems, won 2 World Championships, and demonstrated at over 60 shows this year. Wishing you all a Happy New Year. We are looking forward to our future adventures in 2017! Blue Skies!! | US Army Golden Knights

The Indestructibles - Deadly Skydiving Accident | National Geographic

PARACHUTE FAILURE: A skydiver wrestled with not one, but two faulty parachutes on their way from a plane above Florida down to the ground — and they survived a scratch. | CBS Mornings