FORT BRAGG — A flyover of Blackhawks and Apache helicopters, passing of unit colors and pass in review aboard the Army’s newest infantry squad vehicle on Fort Bragg means one thing for the 82nd ...
A paratrooper had his Silver Star posthumously upgraded this month, 81 years after his actions in a two-day fight during World War II, according to Army officials. A Distinguished Service Cross was ...
The 82nd Airborne Division held a memorial ceremony to honor fallen paratroopers. The ceremony recognized paratroopers killed in combat and training accidents. Five names were added to the division's ...
FORT BRAGG — Fort Bragg hosted its annual All American Week on post May 19-22. The longstanding tradition is dedicated to maintaining close ties among the division's veterans, families and the Fort ...
"D-Day, Operation Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge--the US Airborne divisions were integral at all these major points in World War II. But they also played a significant role in North Africa, where ...
World War II veteran Ed Fox shed some tears and was able to stand as he accepted a signed WWII 82 nd Airborne flag Wednesday from members of his friends in the Patriot Guard and of the Yesteryear ...
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Airbourne Assault: What Today’s Paratroopers Carry Into Combat
Airborne units are typically the first American forces to reach a crisis zone, which means their equipment must prepare them ...
Staff Sgt. William Owens' Silver Star was posthumously upgraded to a Distinguished Service Cross 81 years after his actions during World War II. Owens played a crucial role in securing the La Fière ...
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