By Kelly Laco, Executive Editor Of Politics In Washington D.C. For Dailymail.Com

Published: 16:34 BST, 8 April 2024 | Updated: 16:37 BST, 8 April 2024

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A group of House Republican veterans are preparing for the 80th anniversary of D-Day by jumping out of original C-47 transport planes from World War II. The eight lawmakers emerged unscathed after the practice exercise in Florida over the weekend, keeping the GOP 's slim majority of just one vote intact. Former Green Beret Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., told DailyMail.com that there were 'no incidents' during the exciting training exercise.

A group of House Republican veterans are preparing for the 80th anniversary of D-Day by jumping out of original C-47 transport planes from World War II. The eight lawmakers emerged unscathed after the practice exercise in Florida over the weekend, keeping the GOP ‘s slim majority of just one vote intact. Former Green Beret Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., told DailyMail.com that there were ‘no incidents’ during the exciting training exercise.

'It's gratifying to know we have such great veteran members willing to jump out of a plane with me to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and honor our World War II veterans,' Waltz said. 'This will be one of the last big anniversaries with WWII veterans so we want to ensure this celebration is special. During our training we had no incidents and we look forward to the real jump come June!' DailyMail.com learned that although the test was successful, some Republicans endured rougher landings than others.

'It's gratifying to know we have such great veteran members willing to jump out of a plane with me to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and honor our World War II veterans,' Waltz said. 'This will be one of the last big anniversaries with WWII veterans so we want to ensure this celebration is special. During our training we had no incidents and we look forward to the real jump come June!' DailyMail.com learned that although the test was successful, some Republicans endured rougher landings than others.

‘It’s gratifying to know we have such great veteran members willing to jump out of a plane with me to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and honor our World War II veterans,’ Waltz said. ‘This will be one of the last big anniversaries with WWII veterans so we want to ensure this celebration is special. During our training we had no incidents and we look forward to the real jump come June!’ DailyMail.com learned that although the test was successful, some Republicans endured rougher landings than others.

Army veteran Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., apparently hit the ground between two planes during the test jump, but he's just getting his military training legs back underneath him. Reps. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Mark Green, R-Tenn., and Cory Mills, R-Fla., joined Issa and Waltz during the jump.

Army veteran Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., apparently hit the ground between two planes during the test jump, but he's just getting his military training legs back underneath him. Reps. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Mark Green, R-Tenn., and Cory Mills, R-Fla., joined Issa and Waltz during the jump.

Army veteran Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., apparently hit the ground between two planes during the test jump, but he’s just getting his military training legs back underneath him. Reps. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Mark Green, R-Tenn., and Cory Mills, R-Fla., joined Issa and Waltz during the jump.

The practice dive comes ahead of a massive congressional delegation to Normandy, France , at the beginning of June to mark the 80th anniversary of the largest seaborne invasion in history.

The practice dive comes ahead of a massive congressional delegation to Normandy, France , at the beginning of June to mark the 80th anniversary of the largest seaborne invasion in history.

The practice dive comes ahead of a massive congressional delegation to Normandy, France , at the beginning of June to mark the 80th anniversary of the largest seaborne invasion in history.

The famous D-Day landings on June 6, 1944 were a triumph for Allied forces in World War II and constitute one of the best remembered military operations of the conflict following five years of conflict with Adolf Hitler's Germany and the Axis powers.

The famous D-Day landings on June 6, 1944 were a triumph for Allied forces in World War II and constitute one of the best remembered military operations of the conflict following five years of conflict with Adolf Hitler's Germany and the Axis powers.

The famous D-Day landings on June 6, 1944 were a triumph for Allied forces in World War II and constitute one of the best remembered military operations of the conflict following five years of conflict with Adolf Hitler’s Germany and the Axis powers. 

The lawmakers will be jumping again - this time over the beautiful beaches of Normandy in front of their colleagues and world leaders to mark 80 years since the historic landing.

The lawmakers will be jumping again - this time over the beautiful beaches of Normandy in front of their colleagues and world leaders to mark 80 years since the historic landing.

The lawmakers will be jumping again – this time over the beautiful beaches of Normandy in front of their colleagues and world leaders to mark 80 years since the historic landing.

A ninth Republican - former Navy SEAL Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, - did a separate prep jump in Virginia beach over the weekend. 'I'm excited to jump into Normandy on June 6 with a few of my fellow vets to honor the Greatest Generation on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day,' he told DailyMail.com. He went on to say the jump is a 'great opportunity' to send the message that 'we have not forgotten the sacrifices they made for our freedoms.'

A ninth Republican - former Navy SEAL Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, - did a separate prep jump in Virginia beach over the weekend. 'I'm excited to jump into Normandy on June 6 with a few of my fellow vets to honor the Greatest Generation on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day,' he told DailyMail.com. He went on to say the jump is a 'great opportunity' to send the message that 'we have not forgotten the sacrifices they made for our freedoms.'

A ninth Republican – former Navy SEAL Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, – did a separate prep jump in Virginia beach over the weekend. ‘I’m excited to jump into Normandy on June 6 with a few of my fellow vets to honor the Greatest Generation on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day,’ he told DailyMail.com. He went on to say the jump is a ‘great opportunity’ to send the message that ‘we have not forgotten the sacrifices they made for our freedoms.’

'My fellow House vets getting ready to jump over Normandy for the upcoming 80th Anniversary of D-Day out of original C-47 transport planes,' Waltz posted to Instagram . 'Thanks Round Canopy Parachute Team for the great refresher training in Palatka, FL today!' Waltz wrote Sunday.

'My fellow House vets getting ready to jump over Normandy for the upcoming 80th Anniversary of D-Day out of original C-47 transport planes,' Waltz posted to Instagram . 'Thanks Round Canopy Parachute Team for the great refresher training in Palatka, FL today!' Waltz wrote Sunday.

‘My fellow House vets getting ready to jump over Normandy for the upcoming 80th Anniversary of D-Day out of original C-47 transport planes,’ Waltz posted to Instagram . ‘Thanks Round Canopy Parachute Team for the great refresher training in Palatka, FL today!’ Waltz wrote Sunday.

In total, the 1944 invasion involved 153,110 troops, supported by 10,440 aircraft and 6,330 ships, with paratroopers landing behind enemy lines in advance of the main assault. The forces were roughly divided across five beaches: Gold and Sword were attacked by British troops, Juno by Canadian, and Omaha and Utah by the U.S.

In total, the 1944 invasion involved 153,110 troops, supported by 10,440 aircraft and 6,330 ships, with paratroopers landing behind enemy lines in advance of the main assault. The forces were roughly divided across five beaches: Gold and Sword were attacked by British troops, Juno by Canadian, and Omaha and Utah by the U.S.

In total, the 1944 invasion involved 153,110 troops, supported by 10,440 aircraft and 6,330 ships, with paratroopers landing behind enemy lines in advance of the main assault. The forces were roughly divided across five beaches: Gold and Sword were attacked by British troops, Juno by Canadian, and Omaha and Utah by the U.S.

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