82nd Airborne Division

Mission

On order, 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

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Maj. Gen. James "Pat" Work

Leaders Bio
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Command Sgt. Maj. Randolph Delapena

Leaders Bio

Subordinate Units

Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion - "Gladius"

Commander: Lt. Col. Kyle Schriefer

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. David Poston

1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division - "Devils In Baggy Pants"

Commander: Col. Jason Schuerger

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Rodriguez

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division - "Falcons"

Commander: Col. Derek Noel

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Szalai

3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division - "Panthers"

Commander: Col. Jaron Wharton

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Ford

82nd Airborne Division Artillery - "Cannonball"

Commander: Col. Michael Garry

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Seymour

82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade - "Providers"

Commander: Col. Robert Rowe

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Acosta

82nd Combat Aviation Brigade - "Pegasus"

Commander: Col. Khirsten Schwenn

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. James Journigan

News

Airborne Innovation Lab (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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

Basic Additive Manufacturing Course

Dates:

FY 25: 3-7 FEB, 31 MAR–4 APR, 5-9 MAY, 2-6 JUN, 28 JUL–1 AUG, 25-28 AUG

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 and the utilization 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.
Introduction to Microcontrollers

Dates:

FY 25: 2-6 DEC, 27-31 JAN, 7-11 APR, 21-25 JUL

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 8 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: 1000-1500

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Airborne Innovation Lab News

All American Week 2025

All American Week 2025 Logo (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

All American Week is scheduled for May 19-22, 2025.

Throughout the week, we invite all past and present Paratroopers, their Families, and our local community to see first-hand why we say "We're All American, and PROUD to be!"

Daily Schedule & Event Locations

Schedule and Locations for AAW25 are LIVE!

Check back periodically for more information and updates to the schedule above, and follow along our social media accounts for notifications on major updates.

Fort Bragg Visitor Access

Help us make your visit to the Center of the Universe as smooth as possible by coordinating installation access before you arrive!

Visitors requiring a pass for access to Fort Bragg can now apply for passes online.

The online pass process can only be utilized by US citizens, have a valid state issued REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID, and have a mobile phone - up to 30 days in advance. Select "Fort Liberty" under Installation.

After vetting, visitors will be sent a text informing them if their visit has been approved or denied. Visitors with a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card may proceed to any of Fort Bragg's access control points to be scanned for access. Passes will NOT be sent via email to the visitor.

For visitors WITHOUT a REAL ID-compliant identification, stop by the Visitor Access Center at the All American Gate between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., seven days a week.

All American Week Press Kit and Media Escort Details

Please click here for the 82nd Airborne press kit. 82nd Abn Div Media Packet.pdf [PDF - 4.7 MB]

Media interested in covering one or all of these events should contact the 82nd Abn. Div. Public Affairs Office at (910) 853-5948 or usarmy.liberty.82-abn-div.mbx.div-pao@army.mil

Fort Bragg Resources

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