On June 6, 1944, forever on known as D-Day, the 82nd Airborne Division jumped into history as more than 12,000 All American glider and parachute infantry took part in the Airborne assault over Normandy, France. As they landed among the farmhouses and fields, they quickly realized they were not facing their enemy alone. French Patriots quickly came to their aid, often risking their lives to assist their would-be liberators. Under normal circumstances, the All American Division would be in France

104K views · 5.1K reactions |  Today in History: Footage of the 82nd Airborne Division boarding LST 212 on July 13, 1944, after the Normandy campaign. The division fought for 33 days without relief or replacements. Every mission was accomplished and no ground gained was ever relinquished. At this time, the first casualty count was 4,880. Let us honor their bravery and sacrifice.  #WWII #82ndAirborne #DDay80 | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II | Facebook

19K views · 563 reactions | WATCH: While we honor the All American Legacy, we're building our own history today! | 82nd Airborne Division | Facebook

7K views · 230 reactions | Throughout American History, Women have persevered through cultural obstacles to help shape the world we know today. The 82nd Airborne Division Band and Chorus Honors Influential Women in American History by performing a duet. Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg, born March 15, 1933, U.S. Supreme Justice 1993 until her death in September 2020. #WomensHistoryMonth #aatw #womenparatroopers #unbeatableLGOPs | 82nd Airborne Division | Facebook

The 82nd Airborne Division Chorus singing a classic as they hurry up and wait. | WTF Nation Radio

168K views · 3.9K reactions | 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 | Facebook

81K views · 2.3K reactions | Parachute Riggers from the 82nd Airborne Division jump from UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on August 5, 1999. | Red Falcon Historical Society | Facebook

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