Airborne Veterans,

Herewith an update from  Col Raymond Kramer about the water‑jump. He has been in contact with Maj Chris Thiart, who is coordinating the event, and received an update: the water‑jump is still planned as scheduled.

We should know within the next two weeks whether the water‑jump will take place. A few items remain to be finalised.

Retraining runs from Monday 7 December to Thursday 10 December 2026.
PLEASE NOTE that the final day of retraining is Thursday 10 December, NOT Friday 11 December, because the permanent forces will be jumping on 11 December as part of their training. We will, however, conduct a jump on Saturday 12 December 2026 at Bloemhof Dam.

I will keep you informed of any changes to these arrangements.

You need a day (not even a full day) of retraining. Please plan to take at least five to seven days of leave and bring your doctors’ certificates confirming you are fit to parachute. The certificate must state that you are medically cleared for a parachute jump.

Thank you.

Ai

 

Operation Restore the Glory continues. We are building a new entrance gate at 44 Parachute Regiment that will stand for generations as a permanent tribute to every man who has served under the maroon beret. To mark this important milestone together, we are planning a water-jump celebration on the 11th and 12th December. There are only 200 places available. We want as many of our brothers as possible to share in this moment.

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