160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment - The Night Stalkers
They were born out of a doomed operation, but their role has become irreplaceable. Their brothers in arms count on...
Operation Hump: 173rd’s Legendary Operation in Vietnam
Soldiers take cover in a crater during the Vietnam War (Courtesy Photo/U.S. Army) Operation Hump is a legendary operation...
The Elusive Blue Air Assault Beret
Blue Air Assault Berets: A Brief Chapter in Military History In the accounts of military tradition, berets have often stood...
Wisdom from the Community: Top Five Pieces of Advice for New Paratroopers
Wisdom from the Community: Top Five Pieces of Advice for New Paratroopers Hear ye, hear ye! Young paratroopers, we believe...
Operation Restore Democracy: The Landing that Never Happened
Operation Restore Democracy: The Landing that Never Happened In the early 1990s, Haiti's democracy was in constant crisis, and the...
The Evolution of Airborne Operations: From World War II to Present Day
They called it "The Iron Rain." On the fateful day of June 6, 1944, as part of Operation Overlord, more...
Boots On Ground: The 82nd Airborne in the Battle for Iraq
Transporting you from your favorite reading nook literally into the boots of the 82nd Airborne in the Battle for Iraq, Boots...
The Essentials: The C-17 Globemaster
"The Essentials" Series is a monthly blog related to Airborne culture. We target fundamental topics such as Airborne equipment, culture,...
The Filthy Thirteen: The True Story of the Dirty Dozen
Tightly bound to one another in times of war, unforgiving in the way they approach a battle, and legendary in...
Battle of Yongju: The Battle of the Apple Orchard
Also known as the Battle of the Apple Orchard, the UN orchestrated the Battle of Yongju to fight back against...
The Chosen Few: US Paratrooper's Battle in Eastern Afghanistan
Bringing you to a more recent battle in a different part of the world, The Chosen Few by Gregg Zoroya is a...
No Better Place To Day: The Battle For La Fiere Bridge
In this first-person narrative, Robert M. Murphy transports you right into the battle at La Fiere in the early morning...
Airborne Equipment: The Waco CG-4A Glider
During World War II, the U.S. Army Air Forces utilized military gliders as a method of delivery to battle. These...
Over 100 years of bravey: The 173rd Airborne Brigade
The 173rd Airborne Brigade is a United States Army airborne infantry brigade formed on 12 June 1917 at Camp Devens,...
War: Through the eyes of the 173rd Airborne in Afghanistan
"Brotherhood has nothing to do with feelings; it has to do with how you define your relationship to others. It...
Into The Viper's Nest: The First Pivotal Battle Of The Afghan War
"I set out then to report this story from many points of view - American and British, from soldier to...
You can Jump from a plane. How about jumping into a book?
As paratroopers, we know you've got discipline and are always on the lookout for that new book title that will...
U.S. Soldiers and Marines Conduct Jump Ops in the Caucasus
From August 21st until September 1st, 2023, troops from 21 allied and partner nations joined forces with the U.S. Armed...
The 503d PIR: The Path from Pioneer Paras to Legendary Combat Jumps
The 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment needs no formal introduction. It is one of the most decorated and overachieving units in the...
VA Secretary Smacks Down Idea to Cut VA Disability Pay
The Department of Veterans Affairs has been under scrutiny in recent years for its budget and disability compensation system. Recently,...
Fourth Time is a charm? The Polar Paratroopers
The 11th Airborne Division is back for the fourth time in its history. Although the newest established division in the...
Airborne Movies: A Bridge Too Far
"A Bridge Too Far" is a classic (1977) war film that tells the story of Operation Market Garden, a daring...
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160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment - The Night Stalkers
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Operation Hump: 173rd’s Legendary Operation in Vietnam
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The Elusive Blue Air Assault Beret
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Wisdom from the Community: Top Five Pieces of Advice for New Paratroopers
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Operation Restore Democracy: The Landing that Never Happened
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The Evolution of Airborne Operations: From World War II to Present Day
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Boots On Ground: The 82nd Airborne in the Battle for Iraq
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The Essentials: The C-17 Globemaster
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The Filthy Thirteen: The True Story of the Dirty Dozen
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Battle of Yongju: The Battle of the Apple Orchard
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The Chosen Few: US Paratrooper's Battle in Eastern Afghanistan
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No Better Place To Day: The Battle For La Fiere Bridge
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Airborne Equipment: The Waco CG-4A Glider
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Over 100 years of bravey: The 173rd Airborne Brigade
