To earn the badge, a service member must first earn the Parachutist Badge, complete all necessary ground training, and then complete all of the course required freefall jumps, which include night ...

Sgt. 1st Class Ethan Carpenter died March 15 while conducting "routine military free-fall training." ... Military Freefall Parachutist Badge, Senior Parachutists Badge, ...

Carpenter’s accolades included the military freefall parachutist badge, which is awarded to Army and U.S. Air Force personnel deemed high-altitude military parachute specialists.