Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Dontez Ford traded the football field for the drop zone, completing a 12,500-foot tandem jump with the U.S. Army Golden Knights in Frederick, Maryland. The team recently hosted community leaders and educators to provide a firsthand look at the teamwork and excellence required of our Soldiers. 🎥 Frank Strumila About the U.S. Army: The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force. Interested in joining the U.S. Army? Visit: spr.ly/6001igl5L Connect with the U.S. Army online: Web: army.mil Facebook: facebook.com/USarmy X: twitter.com/USArmy Instagram: instagram.com/usarmy LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/us-army #USArmy #Soldiers #Military #Shorts #Army