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
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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
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#Airborne! National Airborne Day is the anniversary of the first official U.S. Army parachute jump, Aug. 16, 1940. U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) | U.S. Army Reserve
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#Airborne! National Airborne Day is the anniversary of the first official U.S. Army parachute jump, Aug. 16, 1940. U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) | U.S. Army Reserve
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Today marks National Airborne Day. August 16th was chosen as the day to commemorate the Army Parachute jump since it first occurred on this day in 1940 at Fort Benning, Georgia. A few years ago, we had the opportunity to sit down with WWII Veteran Vincent Speranza of the 101st Airborne who explains how their division got involved in the Battle of the Bulge. | American Veterans Center
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Today marks National Airborne Day. August 16th was chosen as the day to commemorate the Army Parachute jump since it first occurred on this day in 1940 at Fort Benning, Georgia. A few years ago, we had the opportunity to sit down with WWII Veteran Vincent Speranza of the 101st Airborne who explains how their division got involved in the Battle of the Bulge. | American Veterans Center
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#Airborne! #DidYouKnow: Airborne Day is the anniversary of the first official #USArmy parachute jump, Aug. 16, 1940. U.S. Army video | U.S. Army
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#Airborne! #DidYouKnow: Airborne Day is the anniversary of the first official #USArmy parachute jump, Aug. 16, 1940. U.S. Army video | U.S. Army
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Happy Airborne Day! 🪂 Today marks the 85th anniversary of the first official Army parachute jump performed on August 16, 1940, at Fort Benning, Georgia. From WWII to current operations, paratroopers have embodied what it means to be a U.S. Army soldier. 🇺🇸 #AirborneDay #Airborne #Paratrooper #USArmy | Fort Leavenworth
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Happy Airborne Day! 🪂 Today marks the 85th anniversary of the first official Army parachute jump performed on August 16, 1940, at Fort Benning, Georgia. From WWII to current operations, paratroopers have embodied what it means to be a U.S. Army soldier. 🇺🇸 #AirborneDay #Airborne #Paratrooper #USArmy | Fort Leavenworth
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National Airborne Day on Fort Benning
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National Airborne Day 🪂 For decades, paratroopers have led from the front, defending freedom with courage and the airborne spirit. On August 16, the XVIII Airborne Corps will honor that legacy with a Proclamation Signing at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum, reaffirming the history, heritage, and unity of the airborne force. Stay tuned for more National Airborne Day content 🎥 #NationalAirborneDay | XVIII Airborne Corps
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National Airborne Day Celebration Continues 🪂 From the first jump in 1940 to today’s fight, paratroopers remain America’s rapid and lethal answer to any adversary threat. The XVIII Airborne Corps carries that legacy forward, ready to deploy, fight, and win… anywhere, anytime. Watch airborne excellence ➡️ then vs now 🎥 #NationalAirborneDay | XVIII Airborne Corps
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Jump into National Airborne Day with a like on this video! | U.S. Army
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101st Airborne's Mission Behind Utah Beach on D-Day
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Whether you're All-American, Screaming Eagle or a Paratrooper young or old -- today is your day! National Airborne Day honors the airborne divisions of the Armed Forces. On this day in 1940, the first official #USArmy parachute jump took place at US Army Fort Benning, Georgia. The successful jump validated the innovative concept of inserting U.S. ground combat forces behind battle lines by parachute. #Airborne | #Ready2Fight | U.S. Army
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Watch a day in the life of an 82nd Airborne paratrooper
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Happy National Airborne Day! 🎥: DoD✂️: @wetsu_co#aatw #airborne #alltheway #paratrooper #jump #fight #win #MFF #staticline #freefall | WETSU Airborne Community
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“AIRBORNE, there’s nothing like it on Earth.” Run. Run 'til your legs get tough. So when you hit, it's the ground that hurts. National #Airborne Day is this sunday. Tell us your airborne stories! | U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School
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101st Airborne Paratrooper Describes D-Day Jump | Tom Rice
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Allied paratroopers recreate historic D-Day jump to mark 80th anniversary
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THE STORY OF THE 101st AIRBORNE IN WW2
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Today on National Airborne Day, we recognize the past, present, and future contributions of American airborne troops. Ready to make the leap into the Guard? ☁️ bit.ly/3A832wM | National Guard
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Happy National Airborne Day! #throwback #nationalairborneday | WETSU Airborne Community
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On National Airborne Day, we thank members of the airborne forces who serve and protect our Nation each and every day. | Make the Connection
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Today, we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. "Remember our Soldiers...support their Families...and fly high the flag they died for." - Maj. Gen. John Deedrick | 1st Special Forces Command - Airborne
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What's National Airborne Day without the Golden Knights and USASOC's Black Dagger freefalling in? | XVIII Airborne Corps
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Today on National Airborne Day, we honor our nation’s airborne forces. Often called into action with little notice, these forces have earned an enduring reputation for dedication, excellence, and honor. From our 2021 Concert, Joe Morton pays tribute to Cleveland Valrey and the 2nd Rangers, an elite airborne unit that fought in the Korean War, and the Army’s only African American Ranger Infantry Company during that time. #MemDayPBS #MemorialDay #PBS #NationalAirborneDay | National Memorial Day Co
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82nd Airborne Paratrooper Jump • 1st Person Point-Of-View
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