The Paratrooper Company is a non-profit association of unique individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life for others. The Paratrooper Company was established to support current and former Paratroopers of the United States military as well as promote awareness and education of the role of military service to the United States.
One of our most gratifying goals is to take funds in excess of our annual operating expenses and distribute them to other qualified charities.
Outlined below is our nationally recognized community network that serves as the core of our knowledge base and centerpiece of our organization.
ArmyParatrooper.org is the premier Airborne community network on the internet. The APO staff consists entirely of active and veteran Paratroopers. APO is designed with several goals in mind, including the following: Members of APO run the gambit from civilians to Special Operators, crossing all branches of the military. APO is a wellspring of knowledge, due primarily to the vast knowledge and experiences of the membership which cumulatively has seen action in all combat zones dating back to WWII. Everyone is encouraged to register and participate in the discussions, however it is important to note that ArmyParatrooper.org is not politically correct. Therefore, it is highly recommended to develop a thick skin to help ensure the best experience in the community. You will find an atmosphere where the members tell it like it is and political correctness does not exist.
Too often people go through the enlistment process uninformed and unprepared, relying solely on the information passed from unreliable sources or their recruiter for guidance. This often results in unrealistic expectations and/or missed opportunities. The goal for those of that are aspiring to join the military is to ensure that you are as prepared as possible mentally and physically for your upcoming military career as well as having the knowledge necessary to make the best informed decision when the time comes to sign your enlistment contract. To help accomplish these goals the membership of ArmyParatrooper.org stands ready to offer guidance to qualified prospective service members in order to aid in the development of the necessary physical and psychological fitness requirements that service in the United States military requires. This includes assistance with preparing potential recruits for the process of enlisting.
There are several different types of pride: pride in accomplishments, personal pride, and pride derived from expending maximum effort. When one accomplishes feats or endures hardships seemingly impossible for a human being, he carries himself with a pride that to others may resemble conceit. Take all the pride you can imagine, couple it with professional skill, boundless fortitude and benevolence in actions, and combining these traits, bestow them on one individual. You have before you the American Paratrooper.
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Designed during World War II by Captain William P. Yarborough (later to become Lieutenant General) of the 501st Parachute Battalion. What follows is a memorandum of record written by Captain Yarborough on April 22, 1941, which tells the story of the origin of the parachute badge.
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