Chicago, USA – On August 16, 2025, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Schmertzler and Sgt. Brandon Hexum of the U.S. Army Parachute Team performed a dramatic parachute jump over the city.

The jump, part of the Chicago Air and Water Show, featured the soldiers flying the American flag high above the skyline, thrilling spectators gathered for the annual event.

Video captured from the point of view of one of the parachuters shows the city sprawling below as the pair executed their precision jump.

The display highlighted the team’s skill and marked a patriotic moment in the skies above Chicago, Illinois.

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