paratrooper
[ par-uh-troo-per ]
/ ˈpær əˌtru pər /
noun
a member of a military infantry unit trained to attack or land in combat areas by parachuting from airplanes.
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French Police Mount a Massive Manhunt for Killer of 3 Children, Teacher|Tracy McNicoll|March 20, 2012|DAILY BEASTThe third paratrooper was wounded in the spine and remains in critical condition in the hospital.