Tips from an Army paratrooper on how to get away with running on the command sergeant major’s grass and other fun moments from his time in the military.
Jonathan Ore
Jon Ore medically retired from the Army after serving in the 82nd Airborne and spent one year deployed in the Ramadi and Fallujah areas of Iraq. He continued his service in Peace Corps Tanzania and AmeriCorps New Orleans. Today, he works as an emergency manager and veteran advocate for nonprofits in New Orleans.
When It No Longer Scares You, You Have to Quit. Fear Makes You Pay Attention.
If you make a mistake when you jump, you’ll probably be fine, but it could kill the paratrooper behind you. This was a very inexperienced group.

