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Mission Statement: On order, the 82nd Airborne Division, the 82nd Airborne Division rapidly deploys within 18 hours of notification, strategically deploys, conducts forcible entry parachute assaults and secures key objectives for follow-on military operations in support of U.S. national interests. The 82nd Airborne Division is an active airborne infantry division of the United States Army specializing in joint forcible entry operations. Based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the 82nd Airborne Division is the primary fighting arm of the XVIII Airborne Corps. The 82nd Division was constituted in the National Army on August 5th, 1917, and was organized on August 25th, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. Since its initial members came from all 48 states, the unit acquired the nickname "All American," which is the basis for its famed "AA" shoulder patch.

Leaders

  • Maj. Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve All American 6 Maj. Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve
  • Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Pitt All American 9 Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Pitt

All American Units and Assets

82nd Airborne Division HHBN 1st Brigade Combat Team 2nd Brigade Combat Team 3rd Brigade Combat Team 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade 82nd Sustainment Brigade 82nd Airborne Division Artillery Advanced Airborne School All American Band & Chorus

All American Social Media

82nd Airborne Division Facebook 82nd Airborne Division Instagram 82nd Airborne Division Twitter 82nd Airborne Division YouTube 1st BCT Facebook 1st BCT Twitter 1st BCT Instagram 2nd BCT Facebook 2nd BCT Twitter 3rd BCT Facebook 3rd BCT Twitter Combat Aviation Brigade Facebook Combat Aviation Brigade Twitter

All American Week 2022

The 82nd Airborne Division will host current and former Paratroopers, their families, and the local community during All American Week, September 26-29, 2022. Throughout the week, Paratroopers will compete in a series of competitions to see who can claim the title of best of the best. Paratroopers will compete in boxing, combatives, soccer, flag football, functional fitness, tug-o-war, and a culinary competition. (Click Links for Directions) Sept. 26: Division Run - 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. - Long Street Sept. 26: Old Timers Breakfast - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - 2nd Brigade Combat Team Dining Facility Sept. 27: 10 Miler - 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Simmons Army Airfield Sept. 27: Prayer Breakfast - 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Iron Mike Conference Center Sept. 27: Division Memorial Ceremony - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - 82nd Airborne Museum Sept. 27: Family Fun Run - 5:50 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Ardennes Street Sept. 28: All American Hall of Fame - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - 82nd Airborne Division Hall of Heroes on Ardennes Sept. 29: Division Review - 10:00 a.m. - Pike Field Monday through Wednesday, come down to the Advanced Airborne School for the opportunity to learn about Airborne operations and exit the 34-foot Tower.

Events & Daily Competition Results

AAW Week Event Schedule: Boxing: Combatives: Flag Football: Soccer: Softball: Stress Shoot: Tug of War: Family Fun Run: 34 Foot Tower:

Weather

Fort Bragg, NC 10-Day Weather Forecast - The Weather Channel | Weather.com

All American Week Press Kit

Please click here for the AAW22 press kit.
HOW IT WORKS SOLDIERS HAVE IDEAS. TOGETHER WE CREATE SOLUTIONS. The Airborne Innovation Lab (AIL) is the nexus of innovation activities across Fort Bragg by connecting Paratroopers and partners to learn, research, innovate, build, and explore new ideas to solve tactical problems. The AIL provides the resources and network to empower Paratrooper-centered innovation to increase readiness to win the future fight. SOLVE TOMORROW'S PROBLEM TODAY. The Airborne Innovation Lab shortens the time between the problem identification and the prototyped solution. With the capabilities and resources the AIL offers, Soldiers can have a solution in-hand within days. CAPABILITIES The AIL offers variety of capabilities to meet the need of the future warfighter. As the needs change, so does the tools and equipment available. Current capabilities include: Digital Fabrication: 3D printers, 3D scanner, and workstations with Fusion360 Woodshop: CNC milling, laser cutting/etching, and other woodshop machinery/tools Workshop: Robotics kits, soldering stations, electronics workstations with tools and components Textile Station: Sewing machines, plotter cutter, heat-transfer vinyl, ironing station Design Thinking and Collaboration: Space for facilitating design thinking workshops and project collaboration SHARE YOUR IDEA Paratroopers can submit problem statements and potential solutions directly to the Innovation team. To submit your idea, you can click here. Connect with us on Instagram at @AirborneInnovationLab.

Course List

  • Dates: 21-24 FEB 2023, 03-07 APR 2023 This course will teach the basic concepts of Additive Manufacturing and how to efficiently implement it within the DoD. Students will cover concepts including, Computer-aided design, reverse engineering, design optimization. 3D modeling software and the utilizing of 3D printers, slicing software, and common terminology used within the field. Learning will occur through lessons and hands-on practical applications, through various challenge projects. Each class supports 10 students. To sign up, contact AirborneInnovationLab@army.mil.
  • Dates: 20-23 JUN 2023 This course will teach advanced Fusion 360 techniques including how to run simulations in a competitive atmosphere. Learning will occur through lessons and hands-on practical applications, through various challenge projects. Students must complete the Basic AM Course or demonstrate existing knowledge prior to attendance. Each class supports 10 students. To sign up, contact AirborneInnovationLab@army.mil.
  • Dates: 20-24 MAR 2023 This course will teach the basic background of electronics principles and operations, circuit diagrams, line-by-line code review, and basic electronic components. This will focus specifically on the low-cost Arduino microcontroller. This course is for those new to microcontroller programming. Learning will occur through lessons and hands-on practical applications, through various challenge projects. Each class supports 10 students. To sign up, contact AirborneInnovationLab@army.mil.
HOURS Visit us in Bldg. 3-2102 Long Street, Fort Bragg Monday: 1000-1600 Tuesday: 1000-1600 Wednesday: 1000-1600 Thursday: 1000-1600 Friday: 1000-1600 Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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