U.S. Army Parachute Team Soars Over Washington Monument In Sunset Freedom 250 Jump

Soldiers of the U.S. Army Parachute Team completed a sunset skydive over Washington, D.C., passing above the Washington Monument during a twilight jump on June 13, 2026.

The aerial display took place as part of Freedom 250 events, with the team performing coordinated parachute jumps as the sun set over the capital.

Point of view footage shows Staff Sgt. Daniel Gerlach of the U.S. Army Parachute Team flying around the Washington Monument at twilight, giving a close perspective of the maneuver during the descent.

The jump featured the team moving through the evening sky as the monument and surrounding city were illuminated by fading daylight.

The event formed part of scheduled Freedom 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., showcasing the precision and coordination of the parachute team during the sunset operation.