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

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

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

AMERICA STRONG: At Fort Bragg in North Carolina, some members of the “82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus” harmonize while singing a song by The Temptations. @davidmuirabc reports. https://abcn.ws/3cdOKyT | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

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

Happy 104th birthday to the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division! Watch paratroopers from this historic division jump from their aircraft during the inaugural “All American Presents from Paratroopers” event on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 2019. 📽️: DVIDS/Sgt. James Hobbs | USO