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U.S. Army Parachute Team Member Dies In Training Jump At Florida Base

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Ty Kettenhofen was a member of the Golden Knights parachute team and had over 1,000 jumps with the Army.
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Sgt. 1st Class Michael Ty Kettenhofen, a member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, died Monday after sustaining injuries during a training jump at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead, Florida, the Army said.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Ty Kettenhofen, a member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, died Monday after sustaining injuries during a training jump at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead, Florida, the Army said.
via Associated Press

HOMESTEAD, Florida (AP) — A member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team has died after sustaining injuries during a training jump at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead, Florida.

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Ty Kettenhofen died Monday, the Army said in a news release. He joined the Golden Knights parachute team in 2020 and had over 1,000 jumps with the Army.

“The U.S. Army Parachute Team is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own,” said Lt. Col. Andy Moffit, Golden Knights Parachute Team commander. He noted that Kettenhofen is being remembered “for his sense of humor, joy of life and accomplishments as a senior non-commissioned officer and demonstration parachutist.”

Members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, take a practice jump at the Homestead Air Reserve Base in 2019. Kettenhofen joined the parachute team in 2020.
Members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, take a practice jump at the Homestead Air Reserve Base in 2019. Kettenhofen joined the parachute team in 2020.
via Associated Press

The accident remains under investigation. The Army said no additional details are available.

“Our hearts and faith are with his family and friends as we grieve and heal with them. Ty will be honored and remembered as a Golden Knight, Soldier, and friend.”

The Golden Knights are made up of several expert teams, including parachute teams, aircraft pilots, and people behind the scenes who handle jump logistics.

Homestead Air Reserve Base is 35 miles (56 kilometers) south of Miami.

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