The WWII Airborne Demonstration Team Parachute Company the mainstay of the Team’s operation and is organized under the command of Captain Matt Anderson.
Capt. Anderson, as well as being one of the longest serving members of the Team, is a 13 year veteran of AR ARNG and participated in “Operation Iraqi Freedom” with HHC-2 114th Aviation. His duties and responsibilities with the National Guard have provided him with the energy and resources necessary to ensure a dedicated parachute team.
He is ably supported by Captain Mark Cook as his Executive Officer and together with the HQ Cadre, they instill the highest standards of training, competence and professionalism amongst Team members.
The standards set by the Parachute Company are regarded as the highest outside of the current US Military and in order to obtain their position on the Team, each member must complete and pass the appropriate Jump School for their level of experience. In addition to this, it is necessary for each Team member attend regular training sessions and undertake jumps at least every 90 days to maintain their current competence level.
Only members of the Team’s Parachute Company who have attained a minimum standard of team jumps and maintained the level of experience and control necessary to meet the demands of any public display, will be entitled to make a demonstration jump with the Team.
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