My brother John was airborne, of the 82nd...his tour was 12 months in Vietnam, he ran the 50 caliber gun his Eleventh month on tour he was shot by rpg, his best friend died. John was hit from head to toe, thrown into a ditch, as they carried him to the chopper they dropped him three times, before they got to the chopper. I was only 13-14 years old when I went to visit him in the VA hospital, that was and still is the saddest thing I've ever seen. You have to understand, my brother stands, 6'-6.1 weighed 190 pounds, when I saw him in the hospital, he maybe weighed 130 pounds. His eyes were sunken in his head, looked like the living dead, nothing but skin and bones...What always bothered me is these beautiful men that fought in battle were ridiculed when they came home to the states. My brother suffer's the pain of this every day of his life...He is a Hero, and I love him so.
Chris Hansen I wish I was old enough to be around all those cowardly protestors - I would have kicked the shit out of every one of those leftist assholes
No they are a record of your military propaganda of a picture that did not prove true and show a problem, the false believe in your own invincibility and alwaays guaranteed nobility of cause.
Having been AA at Ft. Bragg during the early 70s this brought back some memories. 82nd. Airborne MP. - I learned so much about leadership and about doing more than you ever thought you could physically and mentally. Enjoyed my time. I have a Ph.D now - but there will never be any greater education in my life about being an American than being Airborne All The Way! God bless our military.
Flash I was in 82nd Admin Co in early 71 and late 72 we use to shoot bottle rockets from the roof tops back and forth with the MPs who barracks were next door.
Wow! A blast from the past! I was in the Div. MP's as a radio mechanic 70, 71 and short timer in 72. Co. Commander was Capt. Cobb, a big son of a gun. I tried to find the barracks on Google and was lost as a goose. They may be gone by now.
@@dennisbarrett6148 -- Okay - that is pretty cool BECAUSE i remember Captain Cobb and First Sgt. Ingrham of the 82nd Airborne. General Blanchard was in charge of the 82nd Airborne at the time. Those were the days -- LOL - 50 years ago. I served as an MP in the Security Platoon and also at times on the Desk during duty. Later? Interesting, I completed a degree in CJ at Michigan State University, hired by the Michigan State Police, and while there, met another 82nd MP I helped trained when he was rookie just before the end of my term of duty. He later became a Michigan State Trooper. Great Trooper. I worked out of the MSP training academy. Life has its amazing interconnections. - to you - enjoy life. Thanks for sharing.
I was drafted in June of 1970. I went through basic at Ft. Bragg, AIT at FT Leonard Wood as a Combat Engineer and then jump school at Ft. Benning, Ga. After jump school I was sent to the 82nd at Ft. Bragg sometime late 1970. I was there until 1972 when my enlistment was up. I had 19 jumps from C141's, C130's and Huey helicopters. I don't regret one minute of it. As the 82nd had just returned from Vietnam in 69, we were never sent over. We did deploy to Washington, DC in 1971 when activists were rioting in DC.
@@davidmehus6342 they Army was building the 82nd back up at the time. Everybody that went to airborne school with me ended up at Ft Bragg and the 82nd. I was in the 307th Engineering BN
@@dsawn1000 Yep you are right. However some units, such as parts of the 17th Cav and 82nd MPs were sent to Nam to help with the pull out on TDY. I was in the 82nd Admin Co in the late summer of '72. I was in charge of the 201 files of the 508th and 504th Batts. I also processed guys coming from Nam or Benning. The 82nd was taking anyone they could who were wanting to stay Airborne. So we saw a mixed bag of new bees from Benning, Nam returnees with the101th, 173rd, MACV, Helo pilots, and even Rangers. I spent my late year with HHC 82nd signal on Smoke Bomb Hill across from 5th Group (Special Forces). Much better barracks. Got out in '73. AATW..
My Great Grandfather, Waldamar Ellsworth Matthews, he served as Command sergeant major. He fought in 3 wars, and was the kindest, gentlest man you’ll ever meet.
I could not be more proud of all who served. My father was 82nd WW2 . He did not talk very much about his experiences and I can see why. Some things can bring back very painful memories. I have always been proud of him and all who endured these extreme circumstances. We honor all of these brave men !!
Before the 101st, I too, served in the 82nd. Co. C 3rd/325 Inf. (ABN) in 2nd Bde. 1966-1967. Our barracks was right behind 82 Abn. finance barracks. "Americas Guard of Honor". "All the way, sir! I will never forget!
Once a paratrooper, always a paratrooper. Alpha Battery 2nd of the 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment. The Screamin' Deamons. All-American and "All the way", Sir!
Bragg pretty much looked the same back then it seems. I was with the 504 from 97 - 2000. I bet they were not looking to rename Ft. Bragg back then or worried about gender bullshit either. Seems they were more focused on being combat ready back then.
Sorry to hear that. Dom Rep is a little remembered conflict...greatly overshadowed by Vietnam. The men who participated in it are no less heroes than any other and will never be forgotten by THIS Veteran!
As I wasn't with 82nd, but 199th LIB and 1st Infantry ... The uniforms, photos, cadence of Colonel speech brings back memories of forgotten and not so good events... But part of growth on this earth plain... R.I.P. those who rode home in cargo hold of returning Jets.
Wow 1970. I came along 11 years later. I was with the 182nd Division Materiel Management Center (DMMC) from February 1981 to September 1984. Then I went to Germany. Over the years it has been commented to me that the 82nd was Crazy, a Cult, and Cockey... Yep that would be correct and I wouldn't change a thing!
In 1979, the 82nd was dropped all in above the Belgian Ardennes where it fought in 1944 … we, the Belgian Para-commando were playing the enemy. We had fun … giving them a hard time
I was there in the late 80s. Raider school became Recondo school. Best unit in the Army! but I might be bias. Sending my daughter there this summer- great first duty station for a young West Point LT.
I knew a soldier who served in 3rd brigade 82nd AB in Vietnam. Prior he was in the 101st as well as a Pathfinder. If you dont know what a Pathfinder was google that shit, because they were not weenie boys, they were first in, boots on the ground troopers ahead of a incoming advancing force
I served in the 82nd Airborne Division for 33 months. I loved every single day of it. I was desert shield and storm. I will always be proud to be a 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper. AATW!!!!!
I served in A co. 1/505 Inf. 82nd Abn Div, from 1980-1984. That video brought back a lot of memories and recognize all the places and training areas. Especially the raider training area, when I was there it was called Recondo training, which I attended in 1982, and also had SERE training in it to, it was an ass kicker course!! All the way!!
😉 A is for Airborne I is for in the sky R is for rough and tough B is for bonafide O is for on the go R is for Ranger N is for never quit E is for every day
I was in the 82nd Airborne from September 1985 until April of 1992. I was in 3rd Bridge 2/505 Inf Charlie Company. And I went to Fort Benning Georgia in the summer of 1985 I was in 44th company.
This is good stuff. The faces shown here went on to lives, some Nam, some not. On to the regular world. Are now old men, if you see one, respect the hard life they gave their you get days to. I do...
Everett 989 That’s a negative Paratrooper, you Airborne Cats never stopped kicking ass! Semper Fidelis from this Marine Vet to you! Never lose your way. You guys will return to this as soon as you need to, just as much as the Corps will! -USMC AND US ARMY, STRONGER TOGETHER-THE EAGLE NEEDS BOTH BICEPS TO BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF TERRORISTS!🇺🇸
Arrived at Bragg, late July 1968, following Jump School, leased bus from Benning to Bragg lost its rear wheels on one side, heck of a mess on a little two laned highway probably in SC., served with the 592nd Combat Engineering Co for next year or so, Sgt (E-5) Cheetham (sp) (In charge of Headquarters Platoon) most impressive physically fit fellow I ever knew, clean white Tee shirt when we started morning PT, it was still clean - white and DRY when we got back from morning run - what maybe a 5 mile jog. Had a great CO - Capt Larry (?) Leskovjan who I have tried to message lately but get no answer. Hey if you read this, you there in last half of 68 and first half of 69 ..........let me know
My Dad was a Sgt in the 82nd. He did two tours in Nam and Korea. But he made it back alive each time. Its a shame he went to Nam twice to fight a war that no one understood.
Sicily was a night jump and scattered with maximum confusion for mostly Italian defenders and then small teams to obstruct German & Italian attempts to repeal Allied Infantry..
I was in the 82nd,69-70. Atrp.1/17 cav. We had the Sheridan, gunJeeps and Sgt.Patterson,MOH,Vietnam. Sgt.Patterson,knocked out my buddyJohn,during a in the bay area of the platoon. AATW. Good Recondo school. Not everyone gets to go.
Only Army Public Affairs would screw this up so badly: it is about the 82nd and the Tunnel Rat is wearing a 101st ABN patch. I guess they've been largely incompetent for more than 50 years now. Thank God the rest of the Army isn't that inept.
Not one female to create distractions, make men weaker, not worrying about if that female "paratrooper " likes his waves or 24inch wheels. That video looks like the real army. ..... Oh yea s role every strap lol
I was drf, never had to do inspections, just said drf , and had my duffel bag on an unmade bed, loved it. Except when they come get you at all hours and put you on a plane for hours and end up playing war games with some national guard guys who never seemed to care. Changed alot of their minds when we tied them to trees for a few days. Took all their ammo and other gear as momentous.
I Love It That Old School Soldiers and Marines Like These Paratroopers of The 82nd Airborne Division ( 82nd ABN DIV) Didn't Wear PT Shorts and Running Shoes But Instead Utility Trousers and Combat Boots, Because You Train As You Fight And When You Go To War You Wear Battle Dress Uniforms and Combat Boots. HOO AAH AATW 🇺🇸 🪂🫡‼️
A co 2nd 325 PIR 1978-1981. In 1979 we were on lockdown to be deployed to Iran but the president never issues the order. Too bad, now forty years later new troops are in the vicinity.
AIR came later. I have a copy of orders for deployment to Ft. Sherman for JOTC. They show, A CO. 2nd BN (ABN) 325th Infantry Regiment, 82nd ABN. DIV. I believe the AIR came after designation as cohort unit? But I could be wrong. It's damn near a lifetime ago.
I remember you. I was going to guess that you were in SSG. Howards platoon. I can picture your platoon sgt. but I can't remember his name. If you remember SGT. 'Ski from 2nd, he eventually became A company first sgt.
