Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska – Members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team performed an advanced canopy formation jump during the Arctic Lightning Open House.

Sgt. 1st Class Ben Hall, Sgt. 1st Class Rafael Torres, and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Schmertzler of the U.S. Army Parachute Team flew in the advanced canopy formation at Eielson Air Force Base on August 1, 2026.

The demonstration featured the parachutists flying together in formation during the event in Alaska.

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