A U.S. Army parachute rigger initiates parachute packing procedures at US Army Fort Benning, Ga. Each rigger is required to pack a minimum of 15 parachutes daily which undergo rigorous checks. #KnowYourMil | U.S. Department of War

Training the fundamentals never stops. #DYK: Our riggers pack parachutes for every Basic Airborne Course student and paratrooper who complete static line jumps on the installation. Given 300-400 students graduate each iteration of the course and must jump five times to graduate, that’s thousands of parachutes a year! | U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence

We're putting a spotlight on irreplaceable careers like a Parachute Rigger. Responsible for the safety and repair of all parachute equipment before, during, and after an airborne operation, this career is for those with an attention to detail. Learn more about what we didn't pack into this post 👉 https://go.usa.gov/x6mtE. 🎥: Pfc. Jameson Harris | GoArmy