The first jump of a paratrooper is symbolic in many ways. These days the use of it in a war is not to practical so it is clear to have symbolic meaning. The meaning that I think is very real is to be overcoming fear. In joining the army one must confront many things even more so when you go to war. One must confront the thought of death, and pain for your country. I see no greater test for Israels top I.D.F. unit than jumping from a plain. In other words from a man that does not fear many things( heights may be one ) I have crazy respect for a person jumping from a plane with strings and a BIG bag on their back. I was lucky enough to attend my brothers first jump in 08' and just watching was nerve racking. Got some tight shots too, here are some.
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