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.
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.
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 !!
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 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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
I cant believe people actually voted this training film down. These videos may be a bit dated/cheesy but they are a record of our military history.
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.
Today is dad's birthday and he was a proud enlisted member of the 82nd airborne. ♡
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 !!
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 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.
I was with the 307th Medical Battalion in the 82nd. God bless Sgt Jeffrey Rollins. It was an honor to serve with him. You are truly missed Sarge.
A CO 2/508 , 1972-1975, Still there in my heart and mind ALL THE WAY, AIRBORNE to the grave and beyond. Bless each and everyone of you
rip my daddy spc 4 US Army 82ND airborne Vietnam Anthony Keith Smith October 25, 1955 - May 11, 2016
After such a great documentary, i will sub. for sure. Thanks for upload!
Much respect for The Deuce! How many times I ran “up the street” and fell from the skies over Bragg...as a USASOC Soldier.
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!
As I wasn't with 82nd, but 199th LIB and 1st Infantry ...
My dad was part of the 82nd and seriously wounded in the Domican Republic.
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!
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!
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.
The Slide for Life was still there when I went to Recondo School 1984
Brings back some memories...I loved serving in the 82nd 1983-90.