Black Team and Tandem Team beat some serious odds yesterday and got both jumps off successfully. The clouds were thick and the winds were tricky, but luckily all the high winds in Homestead, Florida for winter training made them seem like no biggie. As always, the Team had plan “B” in their back pocket in case the clouds prevented a jump from full altitude, but plan “A” prevailed and the Team flew a 6-man round formation over Eau Claire. If yesterday’s jump was any indication of what the weekend will bring, then it promises to be a good one! Blue Skies! #Army Strong!
Story by SGT Rachel Medley; photos by SSG Ben Borger and SGT Rachel Medley
1 and 2. SSG Ben Borger flies just outside the formation wearing freefall camera gear (photos by SGT Medley)
3. The formation from SSG Borger’s point of view (photo by SSG Borger)
4. View from below (photo by SSG Borger)
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Hey Jumpers, I flew with you on this Practice run Friday afternoon as a media guest. I’ve got some fantastic candids of some of u, where can I send those pics if ur interested? I have to say, it was a wonderful experience flying with the Black Team. Got alil nippy up there and the wind was awful but you are true pros as ur jobs! Thank you for your warm introductions and everyone in Eau Claire WI thanks you for a great AIRSHOW ! You’re welcome back anytime!
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