Around this time, 82 years ago, the 82nd Airborne was recuperating from 33 days of combat in Normandy. The paratroopers had earned every inch with blood and grit—but their mission wasn’t over. As they trained, they waited for the next call... Just eight weeks later, they would once again jump into enemy territory—this time into Holland, during Operation Market Garden. | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II

This week, 82nd Airborne Division Artillery held it's annual Best of the Best Competition. Paratrooper teams throughout DIVARTY competed in a series of physical tasks and MOS specific scenarios to determine the best. Take a look at what these stellar competitors did to FIGHT and WIN❗ | 82nd Airborne Division

The 82nd Airborne Division is ready for the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition. Get to know the Best Squad members from the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, who are primed and ready to bring home the title of “Best Squad” to Fort Bragg. We are just a few days away from the competition happening at Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield. Five teams from across America’s Contingency Corps will compete in the Corps Best Squad competition July

In recognition of the first U.S. Army Airborne Parachute jump, August 16,1940, today is known as #NationalAirborneDay or for us #AnotherGreatDayInTheAA!!! On 14 August 2002, it was officially declared by the President of the United States that August 16th would forever be known as National Airborne Day. Our Paratroopers continue to carry on this proud legacy and storied tradition, and stand ready to jump, fight and win anywhere in the world in 18-hours. It's what defines us. It's who we are. Hap