On D 8- June 14, 1944 the 82nd Airborne Division, alongside the 90th Infantry Division, made a determined push towards St. Sauveur Le Vicomte. At 10 AM, they charged forward, overcoming fierce, hedgerow-to-hedgerow combat to seize the line of departure This footage captures mortar men of the division providing crucial fire support from the Picauville area, while General Gavin meets with some of his commanders. #WWII #DDay81 #AATW #History | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II

686K views · 15K reactions | During the Normandy campaign, the 82nd Airborne Division engaged elements of five German divisions—91st, 243rd, 77th, 265th, and 353rd. Over 2,500 enemy prisoners were captured. The All Americans held the line—and pushed it forward. 廒 #82ndAirborne #WWII #Normandy #DDay #AATW | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II | 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

3.2M views · 34K shares | 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 | Facebook