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Throwback Thursday 05 OCT 2023 – Red Hats and Riggers
Parachute Riggers of the Airborne Who in the US Army wears a red baseball cap? The iconic red baseball cap was adopted by parachute riggers in the 11th Parachute Maintenance Company at Fort Campbell, KY in late 1949. This distinctive … Continue reading
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Tagged 11th Airborne Division, 11th Parachute Maintenance Company, Camp Mackall, Exercise Swarmer, Fort Bragg, Fort Campbell, Parachute Rigger Basdge, Quartermaster Museum, Thomas R. Cross
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