Airborne????
In June 1967, after completing my AIT training at Fort Gordon, Ga., I had volunteered for Airborne, (jump School). I reported to Fort Benning Ga. for the three-week course. Upon arrival, we were lined up in a formation and introduced to our jump instructors for the course. the Sgt. introduced himself, a Vietnam veteran from the 101st Airborne Div. All were impressed...he then proceeded to tell everyone that we did NOT need a parachute to jump from a plane! I cannot explain the panic, fear and disbelief that overcame this bunch of recruits. Quickly he added, "There is one exception, only if you want to jump more than once!"
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Melvin Baines