The 82nd Airborne Division is the contingency division for the U.S. Army. Within 18 hours of notification, the 82nd Airborne Division strategically deploys, conducts forcible entry parachute assault and secures key objectives for follow-on military operations in support of U.S. national interests.
- Paratrooper's Creed
- 82nd Medals of Honor - stories of heroism
- 82nd Campaign Credits and Decorations - protecting freedom
- 82nd History - from 1917 to present - via Wikipedia
- 82nd Airborne Division Homepage
- Airborne and Special Operations Museum - the story of Army Airborne and Special operations
- 82nd Airborne Museum - at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- D-Day Airborne Photos - History, pictures, and information (COMING SOON!)
I don't care how many skydives you have.
Until you've stepped
out the door of an airplane
into complete darkness at 600' with
120 lbs
of combat equipment
and 42 lbs of parachute,
YOU JUST HAVEN'T LIVED!
