deibido 0 #1 January 9, 2009 I just heard about this summertime event. Who has been/is planning to go and can tell me more details?"User assumes all risk" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #2 January 9, 2009 The Black and Gold meet happens over Veterans Day weekend every November at the Golden Knights' training facility at Laurinburg-Maxton Airport in North Carolina. Four days of jumps for active duty military (you cannot be on leave). Coaching and competition. Details are psted on the GK website in advance of the event: http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/goldenknights/Webpage2005_content.htmlArrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deibido 0 #3 January 9, 2009 Hey thanks. Someone told me it was in June. Hope I can make it this year."User assumes all risk" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #4 January 9, 2009 In June the GKs are scattered to the four winds doing demos and jumping in competitions.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivr 0 #5 January 27, 2009 I only have one complaint. Tell me why, when the rest of the U.S. Army loudly proclaims the ONE ARMY concept, and the GK's #1 mission is recruiting, why it's for Active Duty only? When Army Reserve and ARNG soldiers are fighting the same fight, why does the GK exclude them only based on duty status? I have jumped many times on Army Aircraft without being on active duty. Does our blood bleed another color? I don't think it's right; I challenge the GK to show me in Army Regulation where USAR/ARNG soldiers not on active duty are not eligable. It should be open to all regardless of component. You do a disservice to your brothers-in-arms when you exclude them. Oh, yeah, and by the way, isn't Cheryl Sterns a USAR soldier?Keith Abner D-17590 "Those who do, can't explain; those who don't, can't understand" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x46255 0 #6 January 27, 2009 Actually...National Guard and Reserve are welcome to attend the Black & Gold Competition... Must be Active duty, National Guard or Reserves for November 8-11,2008. Orders must be in hand and NOT WEEKEND DUTY. You can find more info at their website: http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/goldenknights/Webpage2005_content.html You should definitely look into it next year...it is an amazing event! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I3uller 0 #7 January 29, 2009 QuoteI only have one complaint. Tell me why, when the rest of the U.S. Army loudly proclaims the ONE ARMY concept, and the GK's #1 mission is recruiting, why it's for Active Duty only? When Army Reserve and ARNG soldiers are fighting the same fight, why does the GK exclude them only based on duty status? I have jumped many times on Army Aircraft without being on active duty. Does our blood bleed another color? I don't think it's right; I challenge the GK to show me in Army Regulation where USAR/ARNG soldiers not on active duty are not eligable. It should be open to all regardless of component. You do a disservice to your brothers-in-arms when you exclude them. Oh, yeah, and by the way, isn't Cheryl Sterns a USAR soldier? I wouldn't consider the National Guard and active duty army the same by any means....but I still think you guys should be able to jump with the GK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #8 January 29, 2009 Quoteisn't Cheryl Sterns a USAR soldier? also Cheryl dosent jump with or represent the GK's anymore"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivr 0 #9 January 31, 2009 QuoteQuoteI only have one complaint. Tell me I wouldn't consider the National Guard and active duty army the same by any means....but I still think you guys should be able to jump with the GK. Would advise you not to say that in the presence of or USAR or ARNG soldiers who have deployed and fought same fight in Iraq/Afganistan. But yes, they should be able to jump.Keith Abner D-17590 "Those who do, can't explain; those who don't, can't understand" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #10 January 31, 2009 Please folks - let's not turn this into an Us vs. them argument. We're talking about a skydiving event here . . .Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RJmoney 0 #11 August 17, 2009 any idea on someone to contact if you want to go? I dunno about the rest of you active duty folks but i need to request leave/PTDY way in advance. Also I assume its PTDY you would be on right? Any advice appreciated. rock on, richword to your mother, RJ$$ BASE 1117 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HALO1 0 #12 August 21, 2009 Slotperfect… All, Looks like B&G will only be two days this year, 14-15 November vs. four days like previous years. Ike posted B&G dates on Knights Facebook page. I was surprised to see only two days for event especially since Veterans day is the Wednesday before. May not be worth the hassle of coming in from out-of-state if only two days giving that Sunday will be “tear down” day (less jumping). OP: Per the rules, you must be on orders or PTDY. Although event details/requirements aren’t posted yet, check the Knights web site in the next few weeks as I’m sure the B&G link will be up. It’s a worthwhile event and a way to get a LOT of free jumps and hook up with other military jumpers. If I’m not deployed, I’m there every year. Don't be sexist… Broads hate that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mmacro 0 #13 November 19, 2009 I had a great time last weekend. This was my first time attending. I'm already counting the days till next year's event. Is anyone posting photos from the weekend? There are 4 on the GKs Facebook page. It was reaaly great being around so many jumpers that are also military. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites voilsb 1 #14 November 20, 2009 Hopefully it'll be a 4-day next year. I couldn't justify the trip for a 2-day this year.Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mmacro 0 #15 November 20, 2009 I have to drive nearly 2 hours to either DZ near me (Baltimore). I did the math and driving 6 hours to Bragg and jumping free for 2 days was cheaper than driving to my normal DZ for a day's jumping. I feel guilty leaving my wife at home with our 11-month-old daughter for more than a day. We made the B&G a family trip and she visited friends in town while I jumped. The good news is that she was talking about returning next year before we even left. It's a good feeling not have to convince her of the idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Harmless 0 #16 November 20, 2009 Yeah, I spent way for in traveling just from Alabama, than I would have on the 7 jumps I made... but hey that's not what it's about."Damn you Gravity, you win again" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
slotperfect 7 #10 January 31, 2009 Please folks - let's not turn this into an Us vs. them argument. We're talking about a skydiving event here . . .Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJmoney 0 #11 August 17, 2009 any idea on someone to contact if you want to go? I dunno about the rest of you active duty folks but i need to request leave/PTDY way in advance. Also I assume its PTDY you would be on right? Any advice appreciated. rock on, richword to your mother, RJ$$ BASE 1117 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HALO1 0 #12 August 21, 2009 Slotperfect… All, Looks like B&G will only be two days this year, 14-15 November vs. four days like previous years. Ike posted B&G dates on Knights Facebook page. I was surprised to see only two days for event especially since Veterans day is the Wednesday before. May not be worth the hassle of coming in from out-of-state if only two days giving that Sunday will be “tear down” day (less jumping). OP: Per the rules, you must be on orders or PTDY. Although event details/requirements aren’t posted yet, check the Knights web site in the next few weeks as I’m sure the B&G link will be up. It’s a worthwhile event and a way to get a LOT of free jumps and hook up with other military jumpers. If I’m not deployed, I’m there every year. Don't be sexist… Broads hate that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmacro 0 #13 November 19, 2009 I had a great time last weekend. This was my first time attending. I'm already counting the days till next year's event. Is anyone posting photos from the weekend? There are 4 on the GKs Facebook page. It was reaaly great being around so many jumpers that are also military. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voilsb 1 #14 November 20, 2009 Hopefully it'll be a 4-day next year. I couldn't justify the trip for a 2-day this year.Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmacro 0 #15 November 20, 2009 I have to drive nearly 2 hours to either DZ near me (Baltimore). I did the math and driving 6 hours to Bragg and jumping free for 2 days was cheaper than driving to my normal DZ for a day's jumping. I feel guilty leaving my wife at home with our 11-month-old daughter for more than a day. We made the B&G a family trip and she visited friends in town while I jumped. The good news is that she was talking about returning next year before we even left. It's a good feeling not have to convince her of the idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmless 0 #16 November 20, 2009 Yeah, I spent way for in traveling just from Alabama, than I would have on the 7 jumps I made... but hey that's not what it's about."Damn you Gravity, you win again" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
