C- Section New England, US

Bill Blankenburg is a retired Master Sergeant with 20years service with the U.S. Army. Some of Bill’s assignments include duty with Airborne, Special Forces and Ranger units, as well as duty with the U.S Army Infantry Test Board, for test jumping new clothing, equipment and weapons before they are approved for issue. Bill’s Airborne training and background include Basic Airborne Course, Airborne Pathfinder Course, Jump Master Course, U.S. Air Force Air Ground Combat Operations Course and HAHO (High Altitude High Opening).

After returning from his last tour of duty in Vietnam Bill was an instructor at Fort Benning Georgia in the Airborne Department Pathfinder Committee. Bill worked as both a Pathfinder Instructor and on the Jump Committee while at Fort Benning, yes Bill was one of the dreaded Black Hats. Bill joined Pathfinder UK in the fall of 2002. The camaraderie and brotherhood amongst the members of Pathfinder UK is that which can only be experienced and not told in words. The Airborne Brotherhood is alive and well.

After retiring from the military Bill entered and completed another career as a Police Officer. Retired again. My support and love for Pathfinder UK is as strong as that for Special Forces. DE OPPRESSO LIBER & Airborne All The Way. We must never forget the Bravery and Sacrifices of Combat Pathfinders of past and present both American and British. Since World War II, Pathfinders are the true Tip of the Spear, and proudly know as First In, Last Out.

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