Parachutist Badge

The Parachutist Badge is awarded by the Armed Forces of most countries in the world to soldiers who receive the proper parachute training and accomplish the required number of jumps. During World War II most several countries awarded some form of parachutist badge.

The United States Parachutist Badge (also referred to as “Jump Wings”) is awarded to members of the US Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps who have participated in at least one combat parachute jump or have completed Airborne School, a three week physically demanding training program at Fort Benning, Georgia. The culmination of the training consists of 5 jumps from 1250 feet.

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