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On 15 August 1942, the 82nd Infantry Division, now commanded by Major General Ridgway, became the first airborne division in the history of the U.S. Army, and was redesignated as the 82nd Airborne Division. The 82nd was selected after deliberations by the U.S. Army General Staff because of a number of factors; it was not a Regular Army or ...
82nd Airborne Division - "All the way! or Death from Above; 101st Airborne Division - Rendezvous with Destiny [2] 71st Airborne Brigade - Go Texans Go [2] 173rd Airborne Brigade - Sky Soldiers [2] 82nd Airborne Division Artillery - Mass the Fire [2] 101st Airborne Division Artillery - De Nubibus (From the Clouds) [2]
82nd Airborne Division – "America's Guard of Honor", "All-Americans"; original members of the division in 1917 came from every state in the Union. [2] In addition, the 82nd Airborne has been called "Alcoholics Anonymous" or "Almost Airborne" in reference to the "AA" on its shoulder patch by members of other divisions.
The 82nd Airborne Division Chorus made it to this week's "America's Got Talent" finale shows. Here's how they did.
The unit's campaign participation in Grenada is commemorated by the colors of the design elements (yellow, red and green) adapted from the flag of Grenada. The pheon alludes to attack capabilities, swiftness and accuracy in flight. The unsheathed sword symbolizes military preparedness and combat service.
82nd Airborne Division "All American" [6] 83rd Infantry Division "Thunderbolt" [6] 84th Infantry Division "Railsplitters" [6] 85th Infantry Division "Custer" [6]
The 82nd Airborne Divison will host All American Week at Fort Bragg this month. Here's a look at the schedule. What to expect at 82nd Airborne Division's All American Week at Bragg
The 325th Infantry Regiment [1] is an infantry regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division.The regiment serves as the 82nd Airborne's light infantry parachute insertion fighting force of the United States Army, with a long and distinguished history, having taken part in World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, the invasions of Grenada and Panama, as well as the Gulf and Iraq Wars.