Press Release
☷Golden Knights drop in on future Soldiers
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Apr 28,2022
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The Columbia Recruiting Battalion , in partnership with the 1st Battalion , 61st Infantry Regiment , hosted a recruiting event for future Soldiers . The event showcased the U . S . Army Parachute Team , the Golden Knights . The Columbia Recruiting Battalion , in partnership with the 1st Battalion , 61st Infantry Regiment , hosted a recruiting event for future Soldiers . The event showcased the U . S . Army Parachute Team , the Golden Knights . ( Photo by 1st Lt . Sydney Thorpe ) The Columbia Recruiting Battalion , in partnership with the 1st Battalion , 61st Infantry Regiment , hosted a recruiting event for future Soldiers . The event showcased the U . S . Army Parachute Team , the Golden Knights . ( Photo by 1st Lt . Sydney Thorpe ) The Columbia Recruiting Battalion , in partnership with the 1st Battalion , 61st Infantry Regiment , hosted a recruiting event for future Soldiers . The event showcased the U . S . Army Parachute Team , the Golden Knights . ( Photo by 1st Lt . Sydney Thorpe ) The Columbia Recruiting Battalion , in partnership with the 1st Battalion , 61st Infantry Regiment , hosted a recruiting event for future Soldiers . The event showcased the U . S . Army Parachute Team , the Golden Knights . The Knights are known throughout the Army as one of the most prestigious teams . To be a part of the Knights’ team , members have to learn how to free fall from over 12 , 500 feet in the air while in formation . Each company from the ‘Swamp Fox Battalion’ brought 25 future Soldiers out to the event totaling more 100 future Soldiers . Prior to the jump , Command Sgt . Maj . Stuart Sword , 1st Battalion , 61st Infantry Regiment ‘Roadrunners , ’ told his Army story and answered any questions the warriors may have had . "The Army is a world championship team , ” Sword said . “As you begin to start your journey , you ' re going to take your place on the world championship team . If I had to do it all over again , I would always serve in the U . S . Army" The future Soldiers observed the Golden Knight’s Gold Team demonstration which showed off the team’s synchronization and precision . The future Soldiers then executed the Fit to Win obstacle course , toured Soldier barracks and held a question and answer session with drill sergeants from the regiment . "It ' s great to tell the Army story and encourage service among the next generation of Soldiers , ” said one drill sergeant . Some of the future Soldiers said they were super excited and cannot wait to be part of the world champion Army team . Senior leaders agreed the event was a huge success for the Roadrunners , Swamp Fox Battalion and Golden Knights .
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