“We do that individually all the time,” said the commander of the tactical exercise. “But to be able to do it together is very unique.”
Parachutes deploy as paratroopers jump from an Air Force C-17 Globemaster. Seventy women from the Army’s 11th Airborne Division parachuted into Malemute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on March 7, 2024. The all-female exercise was held in honor of Women’s History Month.
“Less than 7% of paratroopers in 11th Airborne Division are women. I’m the only female battalion commander in the division …,” Knox said. “It’s cool to see everybody just be very motivated and excited to do this today.”Women from the Army’s 11th Airborne Division parachute into Malemute Drop Zone. The paratroopers jumped in three passes over the Malemute Drop Zone from an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III on a partly sunny day.
Pvt. 1st Class Greta Frye said she enjoys working and training with her male teammates and leaders normally, but said Thursday’s environment was more upbeat and special. “I got to meet a whole bunch of new people in my battalion and brigade,” she said.Parachutes deploy as paratroopers jump from an Air Force C-17 Globemaster.
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