Golden Knights Perform Smoke Chain and Tri-by-Side Ahead of Freedom 250

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Heath, assigned to the U.S. Army Parachute Team, performs a smoke chain maneuver during training operations near Laurinburg, North Carolina, May 2026, in preparation for Freedom 250 events in Washington, D.C. During the maneuver, Heath flies a high-performance parachute while red, white and blue smoke trails beneath him, creating a layered aerial effect that requires precise canopy control, stable body positioning and exact timing to maintain smoke separation and visual symmetry throughout the descent. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Dusty Gebhardt.

Sgt. 1st Class Erik Dolores, Sgt. 1st Class Ben Hall and Staff Sgt. Brandon Hexum, assigned to the U.S. Army Parachute Team, execute a tri-by-side canopy formation during training operations near Laurinburg, North Carolina, May 2026, as the team prepares for Freedom 250 events in Washington, D.C. The maneuver requires the parachutists to fly their canopies in close proximity while matching speed, heading and altitude with minimal separation, demonstrating the advanced precision, timing and canopy control used during aerial demonstrations and canopy relative work performances. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Marcus Dennison

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