I did skydiving too, and it was free! I got three weeks of free food and lodging as well. At Fort Benning
The first time I stood in the door of the plane (C141) I remember being shocked and a little scared because of how LOW we were. Another jump, the one with all the combat gear, I was too exhausted and nauseous from the heat (Georgia in late July) to be scared and rolled out of the plane just grateful for fresh air. I think I would have gladly left the plane without a chute at that point.