August 16th commemorates the first official US military parachute jump in 1940. In 2001, it was officially recognized by proclamation of President George W Bush.
Those early paratroopers were crucial to our victory in WWII. One of our readers shared this video with us. “Project Vigil: D-Day 2014, The saluting boy on Omaha beach”, take a moment to watch it and know that not everyone has forgotten about the contributions and sacrifices of our Greatest Generation.
Thanks Doc Haight for the video!
I was actually moved by that. Good on you, little man.
I had the privilege of giving a talk to British veterans on Sword beach a few days prior to the D-Day Commemoration in 2009, and it is one of the proudest and most humbling things I was able to do during my military career.
Lest we forget.
and i find it funny people are saying the airborne is no longer needed and thats what heliborne forces are for *rolls eyes*
Fucking motivating little boy, er Man…
A true patriot! AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY. OUT STANDING!! For all you weak asses, this is one of the reasons we fight.
Makes me proud to be a citzen of the United States. Such an inspiring gesture.