BALTIMORE, MD — Members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, descended into M&T Bank Stadium ahead of the 126th Army–Navy Game between the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy on Dec. 13, 2025.

The parachute demonstration served as a ceremonial start to one of college football’s longest-running rivalries.

The Golden Knights landed over the field as cadets, midshipmen, service members, veterans, and fans watched from below.

The jump reflected the team’s mission as aerial representatives of the U.S. Army, honoring traditions of service and sacrifice.

It also displayed the precision, discipline, and teamwork shared throughout the armed forces.

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