This is the 250 foot tower at Fort Benning at the Airborne Jump School. During training they drop you from the tower to simulate the final landing and the 5 points of contact practice when you land. Stand in the door. Hooah. #airforce #army #airborne #marines #freedom #c130hercules #vetradiosyndicate #usmc #infantry #firefight #jdvance #specialforces | Vet Radio Syndicate

Safety first ☑️ Door checks are done with each #Airborne School jump to ensure the jump platform is secure and the pin that holds the door open is in place. The tracing of the door and final lookout are done to make sure there are not any obstacles that cut the static line on the door or those outside like other aircraft. U.S. Army video by Spc. Austin Knight US Army Airborne School, Fort Benning U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command U.S. Army | U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence

Military News: Army Specialist Matthew Perez passed away during a training jump in 2024. An investigation revealed equipment and safety failures that may have contributed to the incident. His story has raised serious questions about airborne operations and training procedures. (Read more about it at @taskandpurpose ) #MilitaryNews #airborne #military #veteran | Larry FloresBerrier