Article: U.S. ARMY GOLDEN KNIGHTS PARACHUTE TEAM KICKS OFF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

FORT BRAGG, N.C., March 16 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:

By Cheryle Rivas USAAC

The Golden Knights, the U.S. Army's official parachute demonstration team, kicked off their 50th anniversary today during a special ceremony that celebrated the team's half century of serving the country as Army ambassadors while also representing more than one million American Soldiers. Joining the team in celebration was the Honorable Pete Geren, Secretary of the Army, several original members of the 1959 team, alumni, friends and family.

As part of the event, the Golden Knights unveiled a special 50th anniversary patch which all team members will wear throughout the year. Busts for ...

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