‘Go Rawhide!’ Legend Continues For Past and Present 173rd Brigade Paratroopers
History came to life Nov. 8 at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, N.C., when veterans and current members of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, who call themselves the “herd” met in...
View ArticleAlaskan Airborne Water Jump Operations
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Paratroopers from 1st Battalion 501st INF. (Airborne), 4th Brigade 25th Infantry Division, Joint Base...
View ArticleWednesday Warfighter: Paratroopers in Afghanistan
Do you have what it takes to be an Army paratrooper? Watch this video to get an idea of the kinds of things paratroopers are doing in Afghanistan today. [There is a video that cannot be displayed in...
View ArticleFort Bragg Paratroopers Participate in the 68th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy
By Staff Sgt. Sharilyn Wells When U.S. paratroopers jumped onto French soil during WWII, they were greeted with gunfire and bombs. Today, 68 years later, they were met with cheers and handshakes. Task...
View ArticleWorth A Thousand Words: Korean War Air Drop
U.S. paratroopers assigned to the 187th Airborne Battalion Combat Team drop in near Munsan, Korea, March 23, 1951. Read More
View ArticleCombatives Program Builds Tactical, Resilient Troops
The 82nd Airborne Division’s Army Combatives and Advanced Tactics program is used to build better soldiers by instilling confidence and also contributes to overall force readiness. Read More
View ArticleWorth A Thousand Words: Nighttime Operation
Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division and the German Airborne Division file onto the ramp of a C-130 Hercules aircraft prior to a nighttime airborne operation, Jan. 13, 2014. Read More
View ArticleEuropean Reassurance
The United States reassures their security commitment to members of the NATO Alliance. Read More
View ArticleThen and Now: DoD Throughout History
On Veterans Day, the Department of Defense takes a look back at the contributions of our service members throughout history. Read More
View ArticleWhat a Leap: Celebrating 77 Years of Airborne Operations
Aug. 16 is National Airborne Day, a time to honor the exceptional service of our airborne troops who have bravely served for 77 years. Read More
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