Another day of great weather and 15 outstanding tandem passengers. As posted earlier, today was Army ROTC day. All the passengers today were from Univeristies and High Schools from the area. Probably the highlight today was the marriage proposal by DOD Police officer Carmine “Chops” Czapla to Jessica Ruzicka after he landed from his tandem. The entire audience went crazy when “Chops” got down on one knee to propose. And she did say Yes. Tandem passenger Mark Smith presented one of his supporters, Ms. Bernice James, with her 25 year government service pin that he took with him on the jump. Ms. James retired after 25 years from the Navy and now continues to serve as a governent employee of 7 years. Congratulations Ms. James. Although you spent your time in the Navy, we still consider you Army Strong!
The weather has been outstanding for us so far, hoping the remainder of the week is just the same. Two more days of tandems and then the Team heads back to Fort Bragg for a few days off before heading to Cincinatti for another Tandem camp.
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Tandem Passengers: Ali, Annette, Bernard, Carmine, David, Dennis, Domenic, Galen, Greg, John, Logan, Mark, Marylin, Mike and Steve
Ms. Bernice James receives her award from Mark Smith
SFC Eric Heinsheimer gets high fives from the kids.
Talking to press and the crowd
SFC Heinsheimer gets swarmed by the kids and a photo opportunity
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So how do you get picked to do a tandem jump? I am an Army mom as well as being the NC Director of Give2thetroops and have discussed jumps many times with troops who all agree it is something I should do!