Constituted in 1917 and nicknamed the 'All American' division (its 'AA' patch reflecting that its original members came from all 48 states), the 82nd became one of the Army's first airborne divisions in World War II. It conducted major combat jumps in Sicily, Italy, Normandy, and the Netherlands, and has deployed to conflicts from Vietnam and Panama through Iraq and Afghanistan. Today it is the airborne component of the XVIII Airborne Corps and a key part of the nation's Global Response Force.
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What is 82nd Airborne Division?
Maintains a parachute-assault force ready for rapid, no-notice global deployment as the Army's strategic airborne contingency force.
What military branch is 82nd Airborne Division in?
82nd Airborne Division is a unit of the U.S. Army.
Who commands 82nd Airborne Division?
82nd Airborne Division operates under XVIII Airborne Corps.
Where is 82nd Airborne Division based?
82nd Airborne Division is headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
When was 82nd Airborne Division established?
82nd Airborne Division was established in 1917.
Is 82nd Airborne Division a special operations unit?
No. 82nd Airborne Division is a conventional formation, not a special-operations unit.
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