81 years ago today, paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division prepared to board their planes and fly into the night, toward Normandy — and into history. This powerful footage captures the tense final moments before they leapt into the fight for freedom on the Day of Days — D-Day. They paved the way for liberation. We honor their courage. 🇺🇸 #DDay #DayOfDays #82ndAirborne #Paratroopers #WWIIHistory | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II

The 82nd Airborne Division earned its nickname, “America’s Guard of Honor,” in World War II—and this footage shows exactly why. In January 1946, just seven days after disembarking the Queen Mary, following three years of warfighting against Nazi tyranny, the 82nd paratroopers marched through the streets of New York City: Disciplined. In step. In cadence. Sharp. Drilled. Heel-to-toe precision. A proud body moving as one. #AmericasGuardOfHonor #SloppyIsNotTradition #AATW #army250 | The History of

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. 🪂🔥 #82ndAirborne #WWII #Normandy #DDay #AATW | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II

"The 82nd Airborne Division Band performs The Star-Spangled Banner during a virtual concert. Please enjoy!" - 82nd Airborne Division | The National Desk - TND

Some #BTS action with our 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus & 82nd Airborne Division Band as they get ready to go live for with the Today Show !!! Tune in tomorrow morning from 7:30 - 9am 😁 and show some All American Love!#AATW #82ndairbornedivision #82ndairborneband #82ndairbornechorus #jumpershitit #newyorkcity #todayshow | 82nd Airborne Division

The purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. In observance of Memorial Day, the 82nd Airborne Division Band performed "The Last Full Measure of Devotion" in front of Iron Mike at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Downtown Fayetteville. Check out the video below! #MemorialDay #neverforgotten #LGOP #honorthefallen (U.S. Army product by Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Hornby) U.S. Army XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg 1st Brigade C

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

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