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103K 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

81 years ago, the 82nd Airborne Division conducted its first combat jump during the invasion of Sicily. On July 9, 1943, the division's objective was to secure the area around Gela to facilitate subsequent landings and eliminate a network of concrete pillboxes. The 505th PIR led the first jump, forming the 505th Regimental Combat Team under Col. James Gavin. The second operation, led by Col. Reuben Tucker's 504th PIR, faced challenges, including friendly fire that tragically downed over 20 aircr

120K views · 490 reactions | WATCH: Chinook Jump! | 82nd Airborne Division | Facebook

61K views · 3.1K reactions | This week the 82nd Airborne Division's Ministry Support Teams gathered #Paratroopers from across our formation to participate in their annual St. Michael's Jump. This jump is an opportunity for All Americans to gather for religious fellowship while maintaining jump currency. | 82nd Airborne Division | Facebook

Parachute Riggers from the 82nd Airborne Division jump from UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on August 5, 1999. | Red Falcon Historical Society

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

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