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Serving the Airborne Community since 2005!

The Paratrooper Company is a centerpiece of the Airborne community. The mission of The Paratrooper Company is to aid in the verification of military service claims and to provide support to past, present, and future United States Paratroopers.

We specialize in professional networking, verification of military service, and assistance to individuals with aspirations of joining a branch of the United States military.

Outlined below is our nationally recognized community network that serves as the core of our knowledge base.

Disclaimer: The Paratrooper Company is an independent organization and is not officially affiliated with the Department of Defense, the United States Army, or any other official military organization. Although information and guidance is given by active duty and veteran service members from all branches of the United States military, we have no effect or influence on the outcome of any enlistment or other type of official military contract.

ArmyParatrooper.Org - Home of the Airborne

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:

Maintaining a central networking location for Paratroopers to link up with fellow "Brothers of the Silk". APO showcases the comraderie that the Airborne brotherhood is all about:

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.

To offer mentorship and assistance to those who aspire to join the military:

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.

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Paratrooper Pride

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. View All

Paratrooper's Badge

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. View All