Before they earn their airborne wings, they have to go through this. In this video, servicemembers attending the Basic Airborne Course (BAC), train during tower week at Fort Benning. The three-week BAC at Fort Benning includes ground week, tower week, and jump week, where candidates test their skills to become airborne Soldiers and servicemembers. Video by Staff Sgt. Keith Thornburgh. #army #veterans #fortbenning #airborne #AATW | USAMM

422K views · 10K reactions | As the demand for airborne troops grew, Fort Benning became the central hub for paratrooper training in May 1942. American paratroopers first mastered their skills here. Over six grueling weeks, volunteers endured relentless physical training, instruction, and hands-on demonstrations before earning their wings—transforming ordinary soldiers into elite airborne warriors.廒 #AATW #airborne | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II | Facebook