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

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

Day In and Day Out. This is training done right! #TrainingTuesday #ParatroopersFirst #AATW | 82nd Airborne Division

The fight continues… Tough, realistic training is the difference between coming to play and coming to win. Make no mistake, Falcon Brigade is winning. Soon they’ll return to Fort Bragg, ready to assume responsibilities as the Army’s Immediate Response Force. | 82nd Airborne Division

The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division completed their Joint Readiness Training Center, Operations Group (JRTC) rotation 23-02 this week! During this rotation, Paratroopers served alongside allies from the Royal Netherlands Army and Japan Self-Defense Forces conducting a joint forcible entry further strengthening our interoperability. #AATW #StrongerTogether #JRTC #TrainAsYouFight | 82nd Airborne Division

Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division conduct static line jumps from a C-17 during exercise Red Devil Mass Tac at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. AiirSource Military covers events and missions from the United States Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Visit our channel for more military videos: http://www.youtube.com/AiirSource | AiirSource Military

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