EurPar Group
Visit our official website to take part in our events, learn more about who we are and what we do. Visit us at: www.europeanparatroopers.org
This is the official page of EURPAR Group. EURPAR Group is the world's major and most exclusive military parachutist organization. The core of EURPAR Group is built around it's main organization, European Paratroopers Association (EPA) who was founded in August 2001. It's headquarters are located in Salerno, Italy, it has a centralised management team and Giulio Festa is it's President. As of August 2022, EURPAR Group includes 5 different organizations focused on different interests, programs and projects: Social Events, Military Parachuting, Combat Training, Volunteering Service, Humanitarian Aids.
πΊβοΈ WINTER IS COMING! READY TO JUMP? πͺπ¦
Get ready to close the year in true airborne style. We are looking forward to meeting you in December for our final thrilling events of the year!
πͺ 2nd WINTER BASIC AIRBORNE COURSE π
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Dec. 8-13, 2026 | Rapla Airfield, Estonia πͺπͺπ
https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/2nd-winter-basic-airborne-course/
πͺ 8th OPERATION TOY DROP π
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Dec. 9-13, 2026 | Rapla Airfield, Estonia πͺπͺπ
https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/8th-operation-toy-drop/
π₯ Slots are limited. Don't wait until the drop zone is full!
26/09/2026
βοΈπ₯ΎποΈ SPARTAN MARCH - Staffordshire (October 17th) π¬π§
Yesterday, Sgt. Karl Pemberton and another service member completed a route reconnaissance for their team's upcoming Spartan March. While the official window to complete the march runs from September 20th to October 20th, Sgt. Pembertonβs team is scheduled to execute theirs at Cannock Chase, County of Staffordshire, England, on October 17th. If anyone in the area is planning to take part in the Spartan March and wants to join Sgt. Pembertonβs team, please post here to coordinate and march together.
β οΈ Important:
Please ensure you register for the event here: https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/spartan-march-2/
25/09/2026
THIS IS SPARTA! π₯
The march continues!
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The Spartan March is in full swing, and day after day, our brothers are pushing their limits and achieving outstanding results across the globe! From the Netherlands π³π± , where Sgt 1 Niels Grinwis from the Dutch Army π³π±βοΈ smashed the 25km Regular Category in an incredible time of 03:44:50, to CPL Reinaldo Nunes π§π· from the French Foreign Legion π«π·βοΈ who conquered his 25km challenge with outstanding determination. Meanwhile, in Scotland, our Airborne Brother and former British Parachute Regiment π¬π§βοΈ paratrooper Frank Gallacher π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ, alongside his nephew James Doyle, took the challenge to new heights by completing their Regular Category march while climbing Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the Scottish Highlands.
Beyond these names, a massive shoutout goes to the many other brothers currently marching and pushing through the pain all over the world today. Even though some of you cannot or choose not to share your names, photos, or routes on social media due to privacy or operational reasons, your effort is recognized, and your airborne spirit shines just as bright.
To everyone who stepped up to the challenge: outstanding grit, discipline, and brotherhood. You make us proud! Job well done, brothers! Airborne!!!
π For those who haven't registered yet, do it now by clicking the link below:πππ
https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/spartan-march-2/
22/09/2026
THE SPARTAN MARCH βοΈπ₯ΎποΈGOES GLOBAL! π
The challenge doesn't stop, and determination knows no borders! Yesterday, more brothers and sisters from across the globe successfully completed the Spartan March 2026, pushing their mental and physical limits to the absolute max. π₯πͺ
Huge respect to our newest finishers:
βοΈ Sergeant Tiit Kaasik (Estonian Army πͺπͺ)
ποΈπ‘οΈ Our airborne brother in KiidjΓ€rve, Estonia πͺπͺ didn't just complete the brutal 35 KM challengeβhe absolutely dominated it, becoming the first warrior to crush the SPECIAL CATEGORY this year!
β±οΈ Clocking an elite time of 05:41:39
βοΈ SWAT Operator Kara Stevens
(San Angelo Texas PD πΊπΈ)
ποΈSuccessfully completed the 25 KM REGULAR CATEGORY in San Angelo, Texas, USA πΊπΈ
β±οΈ Time: 05:30:10
βοΈ Infantry Major Jorge A. C. Malanco Rodriguez (Mexican Army π²π½)
ποΈ Successfully completed the 25 KM REGULAR CATEGORY at the Military Airbase of Santa Gertrudis, Chihuahua, Mexico π²π½
β±οΈ Time: 05:16:54
Three nations πͺπͺπΊπΈπ²π½, different backgrounds, but the exact same unstoppable Spartan spirit. Congratulations to everyone, you are a true inspiration! π«‘β¨β‘
NOW ITβS YOUR TURN. ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE! β‘The entire world is marching. What are you waiting for? Prove your grit, choose your distance (25K Regular or 35K Special), and write your own storyβregistration is officially open!
π Click here to secure your spot and register now:
https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/spartan-march-2/
21/09/2026
βοΈποΈ SPARTAN MARCH 2026
History made in the Mojave Desert!π΅π₯ΎπΊπΈ
The very first warrior has successfully completed the Spartan March 2026! βοΈπ₯Huge respect to Sergeant First Class Gage Redmon, who just conquered the brutal sands of Fort Irwin, California with a legendary performance. πΊπΈ Crushing the course at the U.S. Armyβs National Training Center, he locked in an incredible milestone:
πββοΈ 15.60 MILES (25km)
β±οΈ In exactly 04:14:15 of pure grit, mental toughness, and unstoppable drive.
This is the true Spartan spirit. This is proof that limits are meant to be broken. Congratulations, Sergeant! π«‘πͺβ‘
NOW ITβS YOUR TURN. ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE! β‘Don't wait to write your own storyβregistration is officially open! π Secure your spot and register now:
https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/spartan-march-2/
20/09/2026
SPARTAN MARCH 2026 HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN!
βοΈ π₯Ύ ποΈToday, September 20th, the Spartan March 2026 is officially open! We have until October 20th to complete it, test our grit, and honor the sacrifice of King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans.
Whether you hit the Regular (25 km) or push through the Special (35 km) β both with a strict 10 kg rucksack load and a 6-hour time limit β this is a true test of endurance and airborne brotherhood.
Join our ranks. Let's share the miles, the sweat, and the victory at the finish line! Boots on, rucks up... letβs move out! π₯ΎποΈβ‘οΈ
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Secure your spot and register here:
https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/spartan-march-2
19/09/2026
LOYAL SERVICE MEDAL π¦
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Join the Christmas gala and claim it!
The EPA Loyal Service Medal, instituted in 2020, recognizes the dedication of our members who have been part of the European Paratroopers for 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25 consecutive years.
Medal details:
Three grades available:
Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Features a two-oak-leaf ribbon device for 25 years of service.
Features a one-oak-leaf ribbon device for 20 years of service.
ποΈAWARDING CEREMONY:
We will officially present these decorations during the upcoming Christmas Dinner & Social. Don't miss out on celebrating your milestones with families and friends!
π Secure your spot and register here:
https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/christmas-dinner-social-2/
β οΈ CAN'T ATTEND THE CEREMONY IN PERSON?Members who are unable to attend can still request their medal by paying a financial contribution. This will cover shipping and administrative expenses, directly helping finance our Association's ongoing activities.
π§ To order your medal via email or for further information, contact our secretariat at: [email protected]
πΊβοΈ WINTER IS COMINGβ¦ JOIN US AND JUMP!πͺπ¦
Get ready to close the year in true airborne style. We are looking forward to meeting you in December for our final thrilling events of the year!
πͺ 2nd WINTER BASIC AIRBORNE COURSE π
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Dec. 8-13, 2026 | Rapla Airfield, Estonia πͺπͺπ
https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/2nd-winter-basic-airborne-course/
πͺ 8th OPERATION TOY DROP π
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Dec. 9-13, 2026 | Rapla Airfield, Estonia πͺπͺπ
https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/8th-operation-toy-drop/
π₯ Slots are limited. Don't wait until the drop zone is full!
β‘οΈ SWAT WEEK 2026 π¦
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13-17 November | π MTC Naples, Italy
Are you ready to master ultimate U.S. Police Special Operations tactics?
Join the most intensive SWAT WEEK on the European continent. Five days of elite training led by a veteran instructor from one of the oldest and most prominent U.S. Police SWAT units. What you will achieve:
Real-world tactical skills (CQB, vehicle assaults, low-light operations).
MTC Certifications:
SWAT Operator / SWAT Team Leader.
Earn your SWAT Badges.
βΌοΈ SLOTS ARE LIMITED β Secure your spot or register your team now!
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πΊπΈ SWAT OPERATOR COURSE (13-15 Nov) π https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/swat-operator-course/
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πΊπΈ SWAT TEAM LEADER COURSE (16-17 Nov)π https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/swat-team-leader-course/
12/09/2026
AIRBORNE MEDAL π¦
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For Excellence in Military Parachuting
We are continuing to award the European Paratroopers Airborne Medal for Excellence in Military Parachuting! This 25th Anniversary Limited Edition decoration honors long-standing dedication and recognizes military parachutists who maintain the highest standards in round-canopy jumps.
β οΈ STOCKS ARE RUNNING LOW! β οΈ
If you haven't requested yours yet, act now before this limited edition runs out!
ποΈ MEDAL CLASSES & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
The award features progressive classes based on documented military round canopy jumps:
π₯ BRONZE: Minimum of 6 jumps.
π₯ SILVER: Minimum of 25 jumps.
π₯ GOLD: Minimum of 50 jumps.
π SPECIAL DEVICE (100 Jumps): Gold medal upgraded with a special "100" numeral bar.
Don't miss the chance to secure this historic award! π Register here: π
https://europeanparatroopers.org/product/the-airborne-medal/
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Rapla Airfield
Rapla
79520