WALTERBORO, Ga. - Soldiers of 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division took flight to experience the thrill of skydiving March 4 at the Lowcountry Regional Airport.
The Soldiers traveled from Fort Stewart, Ga. to the airfield in Walterboro S.C. The coordinator planned the trip to build cohesion within his unit by experiencing the high adrenaline activity together.
"We got to do something as exciting and exhilarating as jumping out of a plane," said Spc. Keinan Moore, a human resource specialist with 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 2nd IBCT "The camaraderie was really there. We were all excited because we didn't know what to expect next."
Each thrill seeker jumped from 3,500 feet with a static line, or a jump in which the chute is pulled when exiting the plane. While in flight the Soldiers steered with parachutes and guidance from instructors on ground to a landing zone.
"I think its good to go out and have a lot of fun, to build esprit de corps within the workplace," said Staff Sgt. Javar Wiggins, a human resource NCO with 2nd IBCT.
Trips such as these increase cohesion within the unit and forge relationships that continue to grow in the workplace. It was also a rare opportunity for many of the Soldiers, being their first time skydiving.
Many took the dive twice to progress toward the overall goal of 25 jumps. Once the 25th jump is achieved the person is then licensed and allowed to jump freely without supervision.
"I didn't really know these guys before we took this trip, we were just in the same battalion," said Moore, "But, now we have continued to communicate even after the trip, it has really made communication in the workplace easier."
Moore stated his inspiration for the trip was to help Soldiers enjoy their off time, and that he plans to coordinate more events in the future, such as whitewater rafting, paintball and camping trips.
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