272K views · 6.4K reactions | On June 6, 1944, forever on known as...

104K views · 5.1K reactions |  Today in History: Footage of the 82nd Airborne Division boarding LST 212 on July 13, 1944, after the Normandy campaign. The division fought for 33 days without relief or replacements. Every mission was accomplished and no ground gained was ever relinquished. At this time, the first casualty count was 4,880. Let us honor their bravery and sacrifice.  #WWII #82ndAirborne #DDay80 | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II | Facebook

19K views · 563 reactions | WATCH: While we honor the All American Legacy, we're building our own history today! | 82nd Airborne Division | Facebook

18K views · 491 reactions | Soldiers assigned to the 16th Military Police Brigade at Ft. Bragg, NC participate in a mass tactical jump during exercise Mobility Guardian at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The exercise is intended to test the abilities of the Mobility Air Forces to execute rapid global mobility missions in dynamic, contested environments. Visit AiirSource Military page for in-depth and extended coverage on #military events and missions. | AiirSource Military | Facebook

168K views · 3.9K reactions | National Airborne Day The first official Army parachute jump was on August 16, 1940. This validated the insertion of U.S. ground forces behind enemy lines. In 2001, President George W. Bush designated August 16 as National Airborne Day. All Americans, may you always have fair winds and soft landings! #NationalAirborneDay #AATW #ThrowbackThursday | 82nd Airborne Division | Facebook

81K views · 2.3K reactions | Parachute Riggers from the 82nd Airborne Division jump from UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on August 5, 1999. | Red Falcon Historical Society | Facebook

WATCH! Paratroopers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division jump from an Air Force C-130 during Large Package Week! (Footage courtesy of 1st Combat Camera Squadron) | 82nd Airborne Division