Silver Wings (parachute team)

The United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Command Exhibition Parachute Team, commonly known as the Silver Wings, is the official demonstration parachute team of Fort Benning, Georgia, United States Army.

In 1965, the 5000 Jumpers were officially redesignated as the United States Army Command Exhibition Parachute Team, nicknamed the Silver Wings.

[1] The Silver Wings mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of the United States Army, and Fort Benning public relations and recruiting.

In order to qualify for a position on the team candidates must, at a minimum, hold a novice freefall USPA jump rating, be Basic Airborne qualified, and come from the 1-507 Parachute Infantry Regiment or a unit permanently assigned to Fort Benning.

All candidates then undergo a demanding 90-day training and assessment phase, during which candidates must master aspects of ground control, to include time warnings, target placement, and radio procedures, rigging smoke, team organizations and equipment storage.

Silver Wings Team Members Exiting a UH-60 Blackhawk
Silver Wings Team Member Landing During a Demonstration