Here is a look at the life of David Petraeus, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Personal Birth date: November 7, 1952 Birth place: Cornwall, New York Birth name: David Howell ...

The M551 Sheridan was a unique air-droppable light tank developed to provide armored firepower for the 82nd Airborne Division ...

WIESBADEN, Germany – Approximately 100 U.S. Army Soldiers from European-based units and two contiguous U.S.-based units participated in commemorative events honoring the 81st anniversary of Operation ...

Maj. Gen. James “Pat” Work relinquished command of the 82nd Airborne Division to Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier. The ceremony included a pass in review with the Army’s newest infantry squad vehicle and a ...

On June 6, 1944, paratroopers of the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division dropped into Normandy with the mission of seizing key positions around Saint Marcouf. Their objective was to block German ...

On Sept. 12, 2024, Army Spc. Matthew Perez made his way to the ramp of a C-17 and prepared to take part in a parachute jump at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Johnson, Louisiana. Perez, ...

U.S. Army paratroopers will soon have more to leap for, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced this week during a visit with 82nd Airborne Division soldiers at Fort Bragg, N.C. “We are increasing ...

Seven paratroopers will be inducted into the 82nd Airborne Division Hall of Fame on May 21. Inductees were selected based on their service, commitment to the division's values, combat actions, and ...

Ahead of next month’s historic 66th running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day Weekend, Charlotte Motor Speedway continued its 2025 Mission 600 campaign Wednesday, visiting the 82nd Airborne ...

The 82nd Airborne Division soldier who turned himself in at the U.S.-Canadian border last week after deserting 16 years prior pleaded guilty to the crime. According to court records shared by the Army ...