Meet the paratrooper who jumped out of a plane 100 times — and he's just getting started

AVIANO, Italy — Jumping out of an airplane is a feat that demands both courage and trust. Now imagine doing it 100 times. That's exactly what 1st Sgt. Jovon Propst, Spartan Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, achieved on October 9, 2024, when he made the jump, earning the prestigious title of centurion paratrooper.

"I get asked all the time, 'How did you make it that far?' I say, 'My jumps don't get scratched. It's just my luck," Propst said.

Born in Concord, North Carolina, and raised in the vibrant heart of New York City, Propst's journey to becoming a centurion paratrooper is as dynamic as his personality.

"When it comes to the weather or a mission, it's always a go for me," he said. "I've had a very intriguing career."