Rested Up, Raring To Go
this band of brothers and sisters is ready to leave |
Smiling and Chatting
the group looks forward to an exciting day. Carol LaBounty and
Jess Samaniego at right front |
Fryar Field
named after Medal of Honor winner Pvt Elmer E. Fryar, 511th PIR |
Fryar Field DZ
near Lawson Field where the troopers board aircraft |
NOTE The
original schedule called for the graduating class to make its fifth, and
final, qualification jump with wing pinning to follow.
Uncooperative weather had pushed back the schedule and we witnessed
the first, rather than the last, qualification jump.. |
Bleacher Seating
affo5rded more than enough space for the gang while stood elsewhere |
First Man Out
quite literally as the candidates take to the air for the first time |
Three Out
one in The door as the men unhesitatingly hit the silk |
... and here is why
Old Glory is framed by drifting chutes |
 Two
Chutists
experience free fall for the first time with the 250 foot tower
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