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'When we’re not at war, we prepare for war': 82nd Airborne welcomes new leader

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 ...
The Fayetteville Observer

The legend of Staff Sgt. Owens: 82nd paratrooper's Silver Star upgraded decades after WWII

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 ...
Task & Purpose

82nd Airborne paratroopers cut down a 101st flag from an iconic bar on D-Day

Soldiers in the 82nd Airborne and 101st Airborne divisions fought together on D-Day 80 years ago, but they carry on a fierce rivalry over hallowed spots the two liberated across Normandy. The latest ...
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The airborne in World War II : an illustrated history of America's paratroopers in action / Michael E. Haskew

"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 ...
The Fayetteville Observer

'They risked it all': 82nd Airborne Division honors fallen paratroopers at memorial ceremony

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 ...
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Here's what happened during the 82nd Airborne's All American Week on Fort Bragg

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 ...