114K views · 1.8K reactions | History behind the uniform: Highly trained and highly disciplined, the soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division were asked to spearhead the invasions of Italy, Normandy, and Holland. | Army West Point Athletics | Facebook

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

129K views · 3.7K reactions | Airborne in Action Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division recently participated in exercise Swift Response 24. They worked together in a simulated large-scale combat environment alongside allied airborne forces to strengthen teamwork and coordination.  by Spc. Ashley Xie | U.S. Army | Facebook

Ever wonder what it's like to jump out of an airplane? Check out this Go Pro footage of 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers jumping from an airplane during training. Video by Sgt. William Reinier | U.S. Department of War

15K views · 791 reactions | Check out this video highlighting our 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division #Paratroopers jumping into Estonia alongside their British 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment counterparts during Swift Response 21! | 82nd Airborne Division | Facebook

59K views · 947 reactions | Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne...