Stand up, hook up, shuffle to the door. Jump right out and I count to 4. If my main don’t open I use my reserve If my reserve don’t open, I loose my nerve.
Just Your Average Doughboy Have you never taken a commercial flight? It’s common English. Just because you associate it with death or some shitty movie from forever ago doesn’t change its actual meaning in the context of an operation or trip. Lay off final destination doughboy
Thanks for sharing this experience, Sky Soldier. I retired out of the 10th Special Forces Group in 1994. And I see 22 legs voted thumbs down on a terrific video.
Those weren't even legs. More like up between the legs and to the rear. I was a "leg" and, although I will tease others and take good-natured teasing myself, I make sure that the ones I am teasing know I have nothing but respect for them and am thankful for their service. For the record; Yes, I am a retired SFC. My MOS was 24V4H, HAWK Maintenance Supervisor. Most fun I had at Redstone Arsenal was watching a unit of the 82nd do a drop between the hospital and Rideout Road.
“Men Joining the military is equivalent to women becoming a stripper” man I’d love to see strippers jump out of an airplane hundreds of feet in the air.
great video....I too had my wings cut off and buried on my last jump.... Ft. Bragg, NC. It was nice to re live it with you. brought back great memories. Wings or not....Being Airborne FOREVER changes you...for the better! All the way......Airborne!
@@coaltrain4423 I just want to state the fact that I am not in the army, but one of the guys that runs the MikeBurnFire channel was stationed there and basically describes is as hell hole, with him getting dysentery there. Also my army reserves friend has also heard of how terrible of a base it is but has never been personally stationed there. Is it really that bad?
I wonder when that 'bury the wings' tradition started? My last static line jump was in 1984, and I never saw anyone do that in my four years in the 82d. it's kinda neat... Although come to think of it, my last jump was a water jump into Mott Lake, so the logistics MIGHT have been a bit challenging. Maybe I could have gotten one of the SCUBA safeties to do it? ;-)
What are the odds. I hadn't heard of it either and my last was also water jump, in Key West. Had I known I would have tossed it in the drink. It'd be buried eventually. 🍻
@@charliepope6750 That Captain looks young asf. If he was the Jumpmaster then, why didn’t he go first? Where were you stationed at during this final jump? And why are the two static line holder soldiers looking away from the door? They’re practically looking at the other soldiers in line.
I remember my last jump, retiring from Special Forces. It was a water jump in Narragansett Bay. I wrote in my logbook, "saved the best for last". Thanks for the memories and DOL.
I remember my last Jump, 3/75...Ramp, real heavy fog / air...My fat ass landed standing up!!! this was in Jan of 2001. Three jumps I will never forget: My first, my 'cherry' and my last. My last was on the same DZ as my first.
@@samcohan102 From Wikipedia: "During the Basic Airborne Course, paratroopers conduct five jumps, and then receive their graduation certificate. A paratrooper's sixth career jump is actually his first jump with his newly assigned unit, and airborne units affectionately refer to this jump as that paratrooper's "cherry jump." All jumps are real. Your first one as part of a new unit is one of the most real (and one that your squad mates will judge you for).
My last jump was in February 2005, full combat equipment, T-10C. Jump Number 108 in my log. No issues, but I remember thinking after hitting the ground and feeling my knee go wonky, yet again...."boy, that hurt"...I retired a month later. Congratulations on your achievement, and very well presented.
I was USAF. I flew a desk. Chairborne Ranger! LOL! Admin guy here and just want to say "Thank you" for sharing a meaningful moment in your life. I was medically retired back in '89. There are times when I miss what I did and where I did it. Lots of cool stories I could tell, maybe some other time. Seeing the flight crew on your last jump got me thinking about all those years ago. Thanks for that and thank you for your service. Take care.
I was 71 when I made my 193rd and last jump with a Laotian General to get awarded the Laotian parachute wings to wear on my SFA jacket. Wife said, "That's enough" and nailed my jump boots to a 2X6.
Thank you Charlie for sharing what must have been a moment you will never forget. Thank you for your service. Your country and your brothers appreciate you.
Oh damn. That’s pretty cool. Biggest shooting star I’ve ever seen was at night but it lit up the ground. It was pretty crazy. It was during a meteor shower.
My last jump was was a mass-tac night jump and one of the first jumps for the 82nd from the C17. That thing was like a cadillac. Wish we would have had all this video tech when I was in back then. Got a few pictures and that is about it. Thanks for sharing.
I had a friend where he was having his jump status terminated. They brought Titko up in front of the formation, 1sgt removed Titkos jump wings from his uniform. When top walked a way, Titko ripped his shirt open to display the jump wings he had recently tattooed to his chest, and he just smiled, most of us in formation snickered.
@@samcohan102 He was not in my platoon, so I don't know all the ins and outs. He pretty much lived the paratrooper rough and tumble life. Missing formations, giving higher ups flak. He was a red or black belt, and pretty outgoing guy, but get him up against the wall he was ready to fight. So he eventually was transferred to as leg unit. But before he left, during morning or afternoon formation top called him front and center and removed his wings. When top was walking away Tiko pulled open his fatigue shirt, pulled down his t-shirt at the neck and showed us he had jump wings tattooed on his left chest. We all got a chuckle, top, what could he do but shake his head.
Thanks for sharing this. Made my last jump 12/75. I'm really happy to see that accommodations, transportation and equipment have gotten SO much better. Y'all deserve it.
Thank you for your Service, outstanding! Thank you for sharing this accomplishment. My Nephew Kevin just buried his before transfering to Hawaii, he was with the 101st in Ft Bragg.
You might wish you had your wings to pin on your son someday. I am 3rd generation Airborne, I got my Dad's blood wings pinned on me at graduation 27 years ago.
Seen a video a day or 2 ago of someone trying to land with their legs straight, and the SCREAMS from him breaking his leg terrified me! I thought he had paralyzed himself at first until another paratrooper ran to him and he told him he broke his leg, I was so glad it was just a broken leg and not him getting paralyzed. The video title was "Career ending airborne accident" if anyone is curious on seeing the actual video (IDK why you would be!). Now when I see these videos I have some SERIOUS pucker factor going on with the repeated "Please don't break your legs!" said over and over the whole way down. Glad to see yours DIDN'T end that way. Congratulations on the final jump, sir!! And I wish everyone, civilian and military doing any parachuting, a safe and fun journey back down to the surface!
The adrenaline rush must have been insane! I went skydiving once (not for any kind of military training by the way) and the whole flight up, I had butterflies, though the free fall was WAY worth it.
You make it look easy. I can imagine the gazzilion hours of training that makes it look like a walk in the park. Pretty exciting time of your life. Keep smiling and keep happy knowing you will be forever thanked for your service.
It's honestly super easy. If you can jump through doorway in your house, you can jump out of a plane. Only thing to remember is to keep you feet and knees together til after you land.
It’s been 20+ since my last military blast. I think every young man should live the life of a paratrooper. It’s a forever thing. Thanks for the video brother, and AIRBORNE!
Job well done soldier, thank you for your service 🇺🇸💪, my daughter just got her wings last month, amazing job you guys do. Be safe, God be with you, Army strong
I always remember the peace and solitude once you exit the aircraft. It’s really nice, especially after the noise of the aircraft and the tension waiting to go. I miss it but my back just won’t take another jump, at least not a military jump. Airborne! Death from Above!
My first jump was in August 1962 at Ft Benning from. C119. I was first man in the door and when the green light came on and I exited the aircraft I too was struck by the silence. I'll never forget the experience.
Buried mine at Campell in '88. Kept jumping after the Army for a while, but a spinal injury put an end to that. If you have never jumped before, there aren't words to describe that feeling you get when you are sailing toward the ground...
Go Airborne! Congratulations from an old USMC paratrooper (32 jumps, Jump Master qualified, 1969-73), 2nd ANGLICO. Enjoy retirement and thank you for standing your watch for your country. So few people belong that club.
aahhh, the good ol airborne shuffle, stand up, hook up, stand in the door, the feel of the wind as it blast's you in the face, then you jump, count to 3 and your floating, do a plf ( parachute landing fall ) get up and get on with your day !!! the good ol times !!!
Nah because rangers combat jump is 500 feet. There would be 300 rangers on the ground in 5 mins. At 3am in the morning terrorists wouldn't know what hit em
I was with the 173rd in RVN for a year and a half. I wouldn't be the same man without the 173rd Airborne. Burying your wings was sheer dignity. Thanks.
Medically retired, i hope you are being looked after and well. I'm Australian and served in Afghanistan in 2010. I met some amazing US servicemen and women who showed me around. I still Keep in touch with two of them. I have nothing but respect for anyone who has the plums to serve their country in the Military.
My Last Jump was in 2006 as a german paratrooper and I wont forget it. But my very first jump, that was far more intense. It was a once in a lifetime experience. Before the jump, I had a brief conversation with our Battalion commander where he told me that he would give anything to experience that first jump again.. I did not quite understand why. But after the jump, I did. It is so different to a civil jump. All These months of drill, training, laughing as well as suffering with your comrades. You dont get this in civil Life. And then that jump. Pumped with adrenaline, some guys vomit in the plane, some fall asleep as a paradox reaction I guess. Noise everywhere, jumpmaster gives you Signals, you check your equipment and from the guy in front of you and you make no mistake because lifes depend on it. Suddenly you rush our, slam the hook to the jumpmaster and almost knock him out. Everything happens automatically, you do Not have time to think. And all of a sudden, once you made it out of the plane and the chute opened, you enter a world of total peace and silence. Your voice dissolves. It was like I died and am in Heaven. It still blows my mind. The more jumps I did, that feeling went away because I was not that nervous anymore and had more Routine. My last jump, I simply enjoyed every moment of it. Glück ab!
So everybody remembers their last jump. For me it was only five jumps at Fort Benning, then run to the graduation. My left leg hurt like hell but I was pumped up and not about to let anyone down and made it. Years later, an orthopedic surgeon told me I had two bones fused together in my left leg. "Oh, yeah," I said. "I remember that day."
Great vid Brother, I miss that rush! Looking out that door gave my heart that lil familiar spike of adrenaline same with the actual jump. Best days of my life! Last jump was in 95... Airborne, All the fuckin' way!!!
What a great video. In the sped up portion where the paratroopers are loading on the plane, it shows them moving fast in a left to right to left motion. My wife pointed out to me that I was mimicking the same motion whilst sitting in my recliner. I guess the video and music made me zone out. It was hilarious.
@@trashboy1766 The soldiers and families of the 101st are unreal. Many, really most, live and shop and commute in Clarksville TN even though it's based out of nearby Ft. Campbell KY. Polite, decent, helpful and noble doesn't even begin to describe these soldiers and their families. Real diamonds in the rough. All the surrounding towns and counties( exxcept maybe Todd) are filled with trashy, lazy, lowlife pepple who are miserable and have never done anything with their lives. When you encounter these men and women, even their families, you know you are in the presence of greatness. I live 60 miles from there and every word I say is true. God bless the 101st forever and ever!!!
Very cool! Great that you got one last jump in before being discharged! Many a friend didn't get that when they were medically discharged. Thanks for sharing!
''FOR NONE ARE CLOSER TO THE AUTHOR OF SACRIFICE HIMSELF... THAN THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO PERFORM IT FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS!'' -gilpin 92718 -former recondo sgt. ''rock'' gilpin 82nd abn. 11b4p 1/504 inf. '71-'74
Made two of my last jumps on the same day in Feb. of 1973. First one off a C-141 and after landing on the DZ, I took off my T-10 and put on another T-10 that was provided and got on a Huey Chopper from that DZ and got up to 1200 ft for my 2nd static line jump from a Huey. A month later, I ETS, out of the Service..."Airborne"
I just relived many of my jumps with the 82nd. Some things change, others stay the same. Two fused ankles here, I will never jump again, but thanks for sharing. I still get a bit excited watching other peoples jumps, and remembering my own.
I just finished army airborne school. What a wild ride that was. My palms still get sweaty just watching people fly up in the air. In a weird way I still miss doing my jumps because it was like anything else I have experienced. I am not an adrenaline-junkie type of person so it was all a huge shock to my system at first. However, I still think I'm a better person for having done it.
Im glad this was a "happy retirement last jump" rather than a "tragic last jump".
yeah cause title Final jump
yeah i was wondering like how this video was going to end, lol.
Should have titled it man falls out of plane for the last time
Thank god
@@bobby198 hail Santa
I was worried it's gonna be the other kind of last jump.
Gory gory what a hell of a way to die...
Charlie Wootton zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom
Spoilers.... 🤣
He wishes
Stand up, hook up, shuffle to the door.
Jump right out and I count to 4.
If my main don’t open I use my reserve
If my reserve don’t open, I loose my nerve.
Anytime you hear "final destination" in a briefing that's a red flag lol
Yeah, like who tf mentions that.
Just Your Average Doughboy Have you never taken a commercial flight? It’s common English. Just because you associate it with death or some shitty movie from forever ago doesn’t change its actual meaning in the context of an operation or trip. Lay off final destination doughboy
Dyl Connaway watch the video again.
@@dylconnaway9976 Uh dude... it's a movie. Calm the fuck down.
Dyl Connaway the guy in the briefing was referring to the movie not the final destination as in landing area
Thanks for sharing this experience, Sky Soldier. I retired out of the 10th Special Forces Group in 1994.
And I see 22 legs voted thumbs down on a terrific video.
Thanks for the kind words, John. Hope you're well
Yeah, just saw the downvotes myself - Who the F*ck does that?,,,liked the vid,,,cheers.
@Puckman637 thats what a leg would say hehe
Those weren't even legs. More like up between the legs and to the rear. I was a "leg" and, although I will tease others and take good-natured teasing myself, I make sure that the ones I am teasing know I have nothing but respect for them and am thankful for their service. For the record; Yes, I am a retired SFC. My MOS was 24V4H, HAWK Maintenance Supervisor. Most fun I had at Redstone Arsenal was watching a unit of the 82nd do a drop between the hospital and Rideout Road.
@@ricardosalina4762 🤣
“Men Joining the military is equivalent to women becoming a stripper” man I’d love to see strippers jump out of an airplane hundreds of feet in the air.
Well, both jobs take balls. One way or another
Polar Bear there’s absolutely no way you can compare being a soldier to a stripper lmao
@@halesbythabale2873 I know. That was a joke about strippers
@@halesbythabale2873 that joke just flew hundreds of feet over your head
@@halesbythabale2873 r/whooooooosh
great video....I too had my wings cut off and buried on my last jump.... Ft. Bragg, NC. It was nice to re live it with you. brought back great memories. Wings or not....Being Airborne FOREVER changes you...for the better! All the way......Airborne!
E Irizarry happy you enjoyed it!
I was at Ft.Polk with A guy named Irizarry.A.I.T.
@@coaltrain4423 I just want to state the fact that I am not in the army, but one of the guys that runs the MikeBurnFire channel was stationed there and basically describes is as hell hole, with him getting dysentery there. Also my army reserves friend has also heard of how terrible of a base it is but has never been personally stationed there. Is it really that bad?
@@nateg6567 I honestly didn't expect a fellow fan to be here.
E Irizarry holy shit I live in fort bragg
Wings are not just a patch on uniform. They are in mind. Lasts forever.
FOREVER blues skies !
mine are on my arm a tatoo (branded for life) lol --very proud my time in service
I wonder when that 'bury the wings' tradition started? My last static line jump was in 1984, and I never saw anyone do that in my four years in the 82d. it's kinda neat... Although come to think of it, my last jump was a water jump into Mott Lake, so the logistics MIGHT have been a bit challenging. Maybe I could have gotten one of the SCUBA safeties to do it? ;-)
My last jump was in 94. I buried my wings.
I grew up catfishing Mott lake lol
My last jump was in '13. Somewhere under a tree about 30 yards outside Sicily DZ my wings are buried.
What are the odds. I hadn't heard of it either and my last was also water jump, in Key West. Had I known I would have tossed it in the drink. It'd be buried eventually. 🍻
Mine was in 91 onto St. Mere after 21 years. NOBODY buried their wings. I still have mine!
“Anybody watch final destination here ‘cause there are some like 6 foot stakes coming out of the ground” yikes lmao
Right? Lmao. I have another jump video where i almost land on said stakes.
@@charliepope6750 yikesss
@@charliepope6750 almost like the dz when you jump into saber J lmao.
@@kyscody1297 Thats a little bit north of this haha
@@charliepope6750
That Captain looks young asf. If he was the Jumpmaster then, why didn’t he go first? Where were you stationed at during this final jump? And why are the two static line holder soldiers looking away from the door? They’re practically looking at the other soldiers in line.
I bet in his mind when he was falling he was like: WEEeEeEeEeEeEeEe
Thanks Charlie!
Made my last jump in 90. You will always remember.
Good luck with the rest of your life. 👍👍
Ignacio Ortega thank you sir!
made mine in Feb. 2003
I remember my last jump, retiring from Special Forces. It was a water jump in Narragansett Bay. I wrote in my logbook, "saved the best for last".
Thanks for the memories and DOL.
I remember my last Jump, 3/75...Ramp, real heavy fog / air...My fat ass landed standing up!!! this was in Jan of 2001. Three jumps I will never forget: My first, my 'cherry' and my last. My last was on the same DZ as my first.
circuscase good ole fryar
@@circuscase whats your "cherry jump" mean?
@@samcohan102 From Wikipedia: "During the Basic Airborne Course, paratroopers conduct five jumps, and then receive their graduation certificate. A paratrooper's sixth career jump is actually his first jump with his newly assigned unit, and airborne units affectionately refer to this jump as that paratrooper's "cherry jump."
All jumps are real. Your first one as part of a new unit is one of the most real (and one that your squad mates will judge you for).
My Brother Pat buried his wings at Fort Bragg back in 1982. He was a very proud member of SF.
My last jump was in February 2005, full combat equipment, T-10C. Jump Number 108 in my log. No issues, but I remember thinking after hitting the ground and feeling my knee go wonky, yet again...."boy, that hurt"...I retired a month later. Congratulations on your achievement, and very well presented.
I was USAF. I flew a desk. Chairborne Ranger! LOL! Admin guy here and just want to say "Thank you" for sharing a meaningful moment in your life. I was medically retired back in '89. There are times when I miss what I did and where I did it. Lots of cool stories I could tell, maybe some other time. Seeing the flight crew on your last jump got me thinking about all those years ago. Thanks for that and thank you for your service. Take care.
I was 71 when I made my 193rd and last jump with a Laotian General to get awarded the Laotian parachute wings to wear on my SFA jacket. Wife said, "That's enough" and nailed my jump boots to a 2X6.
Thank you Charlie for sharing what must have been a moment you will never forget. Thank you for your service. Your country and your brothers appreciate you.
I thought you were going to break your legs = last jump.
Don't tread on me sorry to disappoint, boss:(
@@charliepope6750 What medically was the reason?
@@toastfan23 I mentioned it in a few different comments, its a lot to re type
@@charliepope6750 Right on
My son just got to Ft. Benning today starts jump school Monday!! He’s excited and my wife and I are very proud!!
5:27 top left of screen that’s a shooting star
NICE SPOT !!!!!
Or is it.... ? 😂
That's a very iconic event for the last jump too
@Matt kluge 👀👀👀
Oh damn. That’s pretty cool. Biggest shooting star I’ve ever seen was at night but it lit up the ground. It was pretty crazy. It was during a meteor shower.
My last jump was was a mass-tac night jump and one of the first jumps for the 82nd from the C17. That thing was like a cadillac. Wish we would have had all this video tech when I was in back then. Got a few pictures and that is about it. Thanks for sharing.
He ain’t gonna jump no more! Godspeed Friend.
I had a friend where he was having his jump status terminated. They brought Titko up in front of the formation, 1sgt removed Titkos jump wings from his uniform. When top walked a way, Titko ripped his shirt open to display the jump wings he had recently tattooed to his chest, and he just smiled, most of us in formation snickered.
Why was it terminated?
@@samcohan102 He was not in my platoon, so I don't know all the ins and outs. He pretty much lived the paratrooper rough and tumble life. Missing formations, giving higher ups flak. He was a red or black belt, and pretty outgoing guy, but get him up against the wall he was ready to fight. So he eventually was transferred to as leg unit. But before he left, during morning or afternoon formation top called him front and center and removed his wings. When top was walking away Tiko pulled open his fatigue shirt, pulled down his t-shirt at the neck and showed us he had jump wings tattooed on his left chest. We all got a chuckle, top, what could he do but shake his head.
So what happens if you go to bury your wings and accidentally dig up another persons?
Respect the wings, leave them there, dig a different hole
You eat them
Lordihyper the only acceptable alternative. I don’t make the rules
Well fuck, guess that person gotta re enlist.
You instantaneously go and buy a lottery ticket
the paratrooper waddle is a funny thing to see.
Respect from a fellow para vet (South Africa) 👊🏻
Maybe some kid will find those wings as a cool little souvenir one day. They will never know the story of that pin though...
Enjoy retirement man! I know not the way you wanted to retire but try to make the best of it.
I appreciate it man, thank you
But why retire ur not even old
@@ingmarvanolffen Retiring from the military
Istrafinq_ Ingmar Some people serve for a few years then go on to college i think
@@ingmarvanolffen I didn't have a say in it, due to injuries sustained
Thanks for sharing this. Made my last jump 12/75. I'm really happy to see that accommodations, transportation and equipment have gotten SO much better. Y'all deserve it.
So this is what it looks like in those battle royales
Thank you for your Service, outstanding!
Thank you for sharing this accomplishment.
My Nephew Kevin just buried his before transfering to Hawaii, he was with the 101st in Ft Bragg.
You might wish you had your wings to pin on your son someday. I am 3rd generation Airborne, I got my Dad's blood wings pinned on me at graduation 27 years ago.
Kevin Lynch I bought another set to bury. I have my first pair.
@@charliepope6750 interesting
@@charliepope6750 Nothing wrong with that!!!
@@charliepope6750 good stuff
Seen a video a day or 2 ago of someone trying to land with their legs straight, and the SCREAMS from him breaking his leg terrified me! I thought he had paralyzed himself at first until another paratrooper ran to him and he told him he broke his leg, I was so glad it was just a broken leg and not him getting paralyzed. The video title was "Career ending airborne accident" if anyone is curious on seeing the actual video (IDK why you would be!). Now when I see these videos I have some SERIOUS pucker factor going on with the repeated "Please don't break your legs!" said over and over the whole way down. Glad to see yours DIDN'T end that way. Congratulations on the final jump, sir!!
And I wish everyone, civilian and military doing any parachuting, a safe and fun journey back down to the surface!
The adrenaline rush must have been insane! I went skydiving once (not for any kind of military training by the way) and the whole flight up, I had butterflies, though the free fall was WAY worth it.
Who else went straight to the comments to make sure it wasn't THAT last jump
You make it look easy. I can imagine the gazzilion hours of training that makes it look like a walk in the park. Pretty exciting time of your life. Keep smiling and keep happy knowing you will be forever thanked for your service.
3 weeks at Ft. Benning. Then you get to your first unit and you learn everything over again.
It's honestly super easy. If you can jump through doorway in your house, you can jump out of a plane. Only thing to remember is to keep you feet and knees together til after you land.
It’s been 20+ since my last military blast. I think every young man should live the life of a paratrooper. It’s a forever thing. Thanks for the video brother, and AIRBORNE!
AATW!
Job well done soldier, thank you for your service 🇺🇸💪, my daughter just got her wings last month, amazing job you guys do. Be safe, God be with you, Army strong
I always remember the peace and solitude once you exit the aircraft. It’s really nice, especially after the noise of the aircraft and the tension waiting to go. I miss it but my back just won’t take another jump, at least not a military jump. Airborne! Death from Above!
It's crazy isn't it? The aircraft is so loud and then the exit is so violent...until you're just floating on air.
My first jump was in August 1962 at Ft Benning from. C119. I was first man in the door and when the green light came on and I exited the aircraft I too was struck by the silence. I'll never forget the experience.
My honor to watch Sir. God bless.
My last jump was in 1978. The 8 years I was in were the best years of my life. Good Luck.
Thanks boss
you broke my heart burying your wings, thanks for sharing something so personal that was awe inspiring
That groove you put on top of this was total ICE. Mad respect to you and your time in the military, player.
People don’t understand how nice of a DZ that is, and the smooth landing was beautiful man!
It really is underrated
Buried mine at Campell in '88. Kept jumping after the Army for a while, but a spinal injury put an end to that. If you have never jumped before, there aren't words to describe that feeling you get when you are sailing toward the ground...
I had my last one in 1994 and did over 11 years on status. This is one thing I really miss from over 27 years of service.
Go Airborne! Congratulations from an old USMC paratrooper (32 jumps, Jump Master qualified, 1969-73), 2nd ANGLICO. Enjoy retirement and thank you for standing your watch for your country. So few people belong that club.
aahhh, the good ol airborne shuffle, stand up, hook up, stand in the door, the feel of the wind as it blast's you in the face, then you jump, count to 3 and your floating, do a plf ( parachute landing fall ) get up and get on with your day !!! the good ol times !!!
From an Air Force guy, pretty freaking bad ass. Glad you were able to share.
British para here. Still haven’t made my last jump, a few years yet.
Dude I love me some British Paras. Great group of guys to work with. Stay safe brother. My latest upload is with Paras
I left the 82nd 2001 finished my career with 80 jumps wish I could have gotten the 100 :)
charles haller still a huge jump count!
At least, you got the the senior wings, right? 👍 I've been stuck with 24 since '70 😎
Even though it's been almost 50 years, I remember that waddle too much. All the way, baby!
Thanks for posting, brought back some great memories. 82nd retired! Airborne
Paratrooper: *doing a jump*
Terrorist: haha balloon go pop
Nah because rangers combat jump is 500 feet. There would be 300 rangers on the ground in 5 mins. At 3am in the morning terrorists wouldn't know what hit em
82nd PIR would also overwhelm a terrorist camp. the 2/505th would be all up in their shit .. zone would be secured
Thank you for your service sir. Semper Fi.
Even though there were some times with seriously high suck factor, I miss my days serving.
I was with the 173rd in RVN for a year and a half. I wouldn't be the same man without the 173rd Airborne.
Burying your wings was sheer dignity. Thanks.
AATW brother
Dude must have ran the E-4 mafia!! Best haircut yet!! Thanks for your service!
you never know;)
173rd!!! I buried mine on April 17, 2017 on Juliet DZ too. I wish you the best and I hope you gotten taken care of.
Outstanding, thank you for your service !!!!!
Ski Dude thanks for the support!
Wish we add HD camera in my days. That was awesome. AIRBORNE, ALL THE WAY
Medically retired, i hope you are being looked after and well. I'm Australian and served in Afghanistan in 2010. I met some amazing US servicemen and women who showed me around. I still Keep in touch with two of them. I have nothing but respect for anyone who has the plums to serve their country in the Military.
I thought he was going to jump off the plane after getting out of the gulag
Thank you for your service sir
Doing the Airborne Shuffle.
All the way Airborne. Didn't know my last Jump was mine. 🤣😂
My Last Jump was in 2006 as a german paratrooper and I wont forget it. But my very first jump, that was far more intense. It was a once in a lifetime experience. Before the jump, I had a brief conversation with our Battalion commander where he told me that he would give anything to experience that first jump again..
I did not quite understand why. But after the jump, I did. It is so different to a civil jump. All These months of drill, training, laughing as well as suffering with your comrades. You dont get this in civil Life. And then that jump. Pumped with adrenaline, some guys vomit in the plane, some fall asleep as a paradox reaction I guess. Noise everywhere, jumpmaster gives you Signals, you check your equipment and from the guy in front of you and you make no mistake because lifes depend on it. Suddenly you rush our, slam the hook to the jumpmaster and almost knock him out. Everything happens automatically, you do Not have time to think. And all of a sudden, once you made it out of the plane and the chute opened, you enter a world of total peace and silence. Your voice dissolves. It was like I died and am in Heaven. It still blows my mind. The more jumps I did, that feeling went away because I was not that nervous anymore and had more Routine. My last jump, I simply enjoyed every moment of it. Glück ab!
Congrats on your retirement. Looks like an absolutely perfect place for it and the conditions look amazing as well
So everybody remembers their last jump. For me it was only five jumps at Fort Benning, then run to the graduation. My left leg hurt like hell but I was pumped up and not about to let anyone down and made it. Years later, an orthopedic surgeon told me I had two bones fused together in my left leg. "Oh, yeah," I said. "I remember that day."
Great vid Brother, I miss that rush! Looking out that door gave my heart that
lil familiar spike of adrenaline same with the actual jump. Best days of my life! Last jump was in 95... Airborne, All the fuckin' way!!!
"Anybody here watch final destination?" Not exactly what I want to hear lol
I remember my last jump, ah I still miss these days 🇺🇸
You know the worst part of parachuting ? ITS HOTTT
What a great video. In the sped up portion where the paratroopers are loading on the plane, it shows them moving fast in a left to right to left motion. My wife pointed out to me that I was mimicking the same motion whilst sitting in my recliner. I guess the video and music made me zone out. It was hilarious.
Hoowah Charlie Pope! Always loved throwing you guys out of my Huey......jumpers Rock! Good luck in your next assignment.....
nvdwarriorLtc thank you, sir! I appreciate it!
Love this , made my last jump oct 67 2/17 cav 101st ABN , left for Vietnam advanced party Nov 67.
Fred Turner AATW!
Final jump Sept 16, 1960 Los Banos DZ 101st Abn Nr 1 in the stick. C119
Damn, the 101st is legendary, thank you for your service
And I was barely 2 months old,,. Thank you for your service! USAF Security Police vet 1980-84.
@@trashboy1766 The soldiers and families of the 101st are unreal. Many, really most, live and shop and commute in Clarksville TN even though it's based out of nearby Ft. Campbell KY. Polite, decent, helpful and noble doesn't even begin to describe these soldiers and their families. Real diamonds in the rough. All the surrounding towns and counties( exxcept maybe Todd) are filled with trashy, lazy, lowlife pepple who are miserable and have never done anything with their lives. When you encounter these men and women, even their families, you know you are in the presence of greatness. I live 60 miles from there and every word I say is true. God bless the 101st forever and ever!!!
Very cool! Great that you got one last jump in before being discharged! Many a friend didn't get that when they were medically discharged. Thanks for sharing!
I got lucky. I wasn't supposed to have any more jumps
Cool part about buying the Jump Badge. After Pilot training, we break our Wings, so that they may never be broken in flight.
I know I’m only in Marine but I’m really glad to see you did your hair before you jumped out of a plane well done
Jaime Ozman thanks boss, good hair under the helmet is important. I couldn’t let down my brothers in arms with a poor head of hair
Charlie Pope aquanet? Lol. Good video.Good luck in retirement
Ken Clark lmao, thanks man
Charlie Pope 👍. Most welcome
This is what it looks like when you are leaving the gulag
''FOR NONE ARE CLOSER TO THE AUTHOR OF SACRIFICE HIMSELF...
THAN THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO PERFORM IT FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS!'' -gilpin 92718
-former recondo sgt. ''rock'' gilpin 82nd abn. 11b4p 1/504 inf. '71-'74
GREAT WORK!!! Gave me goose bumps. I really miss those days sometimes, (256 jumps).. Hope all is well with you today AIRBORNE !!!
Thanks for sharing. Great video. Jump school in '82 and only got 12 jumps because I was a tanker. I hope veteran life goes well for you!
Dang I'm jealous after seeing this...I miss it so much. Airborne 2000-2017....
BosepheusJones every damn day brother
"And he ain't gonna jump no more"
My last was at Bragg, on Sicily, a few months before retiring in '96. AATW!
Thank you for sharing brother, thank you for your service. great times....Airborne!
I did my last jump in December of 1998 at FTCKY with 5th SFG...and your film gets me all revved up. Thanks.
Happy to be of service
Damn that German Shepard at the end was big asf lol.
and he was a damn good boy
Congrats on your last jump bro!
Jonathan Campanello thank you much!
Good to know he didn’t die
Made two of my last jumps on the same day in Feb. of 1973. First one off a C-141 and after landing on the DZ, I took off my T-10 and put on another T-10 that was provided and got on a Huey Chopper from that DZ and got up to 1200 ft for my 2nd static line jump from a Huey. A month later, I ETS, out of the Service..."Airborne"
I got out in 1994 and never forgot that feeling. Cco 509th Pathfinders, HHC and Bco 1/75th RGR, and LRSD 101st.
Nice resume, OG!
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Same here
i would never be able to jump out of a plane
Pretend it's on fire. Makes it easier.
Yes you could if you wanted to, n if the flight was turbulent, what was called "map of the earth" u would be so nauseous u would beg to exit bird lol
Remember my last gun my last round fired at Fort Sill still got the safety t good luck in your future
I just relived many of my jumps with the 82nd. Some things change, others stay the same. Two fused ankles here, I will never jump again, but thanks for sharing. I still get a bit excited watching other peoples jumps, and remembering my own.
I just finished army airborne school. What a wild ride that was. My palms still get sweaty just watching people fly up in the air. In a weird way I still miss doing my jumps because it was like anything else I have experienced. I am not an adrenaline-junkie type of person so it was all a huge shock to my system at first. However, I still think I'm a better person for having done it.
I agree. its a rewarding experience! hope you have a rewarding career!
The main and reserve sure have changed since I was in the 82nd.
No shit these guys look like models no high in tight nothing like fr bragg
@HOTROD Parrish T-11 that is.