272K views · 6.4K reactions | On June 6, 1944, forever on known as...

112K views · 4K reactions | It’s great to see our 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers building trained and ready forces that are highly mobile, flexible, and capable of supporting multiple missions. | U.S. Army Chief of Staff | Facebook

26K views · 1.5K reactions | LIVE AIRBORNE CULTURE AND UNDERSTAND THE...

The U.S. Marine Corps recently annouced new changes that seek to retain and promote the most highly qualified Marines for continued service that will allow for Marines to reenlist up to one fiscal year prior to their current eligibility, will delegate reenlistment approval authority to Major Subordinate Command (MSC) General Officers and will continue to develop professional capabilities in our critical enlisted ranks. Visit https://go.usa.gov/xp4ca to read MARADMIN 612/19. | Camp Lejeune

4.7K views · 341 reactions | Marines and sailors with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion conduct counter improvised explosive device training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, recently. Counter IED training is used to help Marines observe, locate and react to IEDs. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Michael Dye/Released) | Camp Lejeune | Facebook

15K views · 637 reactions | Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, participate in an amphibious operation exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 18, 2015. The operation allowed Marines to enhance their amphibious and expeditionary capabilities in preparation for potential real-world scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Erick Galera/Released) | Camp Lejeune | Facebook

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

The Parachute Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Polish and French paratroopers jump into Hohenfels, Germany for exercise #swiftresponse | British Army