82nd Airborne Division

Mission

U.S. Army Paratroopers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team (2BCT), 82nd Airborne Division, conduct their final assessment on live-fire week, which includes the firing of live rounds and explosives while moving as a unit during Joint Readiness Training... — 2 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Paratroopers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team (2BCT), 82nd Airborne Division, conduct their final assessment on live-fire week, which includes the firing of live rounds and explosives while moving as a unit during Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Rotation 25-05 on Fort Polk, L.A., Mar. 23, 2025. JRTC and Fort Johnson is where units go to train and test their combat readiness, by conducting large scale operations on a decision action battlefield against near-peer threats with multi-domain capabilities in order to increase unit readiness and support globally deployable missions. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Dominick Smith) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Dominick Smith) VIEW ORIGINAL

Paratroopers assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division fill the skies over a drop zone in Torun, Poland during Exercise Swift Response 16, June 7. Exercise Swift Response 16 is one of the premier military crisis response training... — 3 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Paratroopers assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division fill the skies over a drop zone in Torun, Poland during Exercise Swift Response 16, June 7. Exercise Swift Response 16 is one of the premier military crisis response training events for multi-national airborne forces in the world. The exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of the combat core of the U.S. Global Response Force to conduct rapid-response, joint forcible entry and follow-on operations alongside Allied high-readiness forces in Europe. Swift Response 16 includes more than 5,000 Soldiers and Airmen from Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the United States and takes place in Poland and Germany, May 27-June 26. (Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Burnett, 82nd Airborne Division PAO) (Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Burnett) VIEW ORIGINAL

A Paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, fires his M249 light machine gun at a night qualification range during the 1st Sgt. Funk Deployment Readiness Exercise at... — 4 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A Paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, fires his M249 light machine gun at a night qualification range during the 1st Sgt. Funk Deployment Readiness Exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April 1, 2025. The DRE is a battalion-level readiness assessment for select units to evaluate systems and gauge their ability to mobilize as the U.S. Army's Immediate Response Force. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jadyn Merritt) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Jadyn Merritt) VIEW ORIGINAL

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, exit a C-130J Super Hercules during the Joint Forcible Entry Airborne Operation at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Johnson, Louisiana, March 21, 2025.... — 5 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, exit a C-130J Super Hercules during the Joint Forcible Entry Airborne Operation at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Johnson, Louisiana, March 21, 2025. The C-130J can exit 64 paratroopers in a single lift. More than 4,000 Paratroopers from 2BCT participated in JRTC rotation 25-05 to validate the Brigade’s readiness to deploy. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Keegan) (Photo Credit: Spc. Matthew Keegan) VIEW ORIGINAL

The 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers stand in formation during the All American Week pass in review rehearsal on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. The 82nd Airborne Division pass in review showcases the Paratroopers of America's Guard... — 6 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers stand in formation during the All American Week pass in review rehearsal on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. The 82nd Airborne Division pass in review showcases the Paratroopers of America's Guard of Honor to cap off All American Week 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Keegan) (Photo Credit: Spc. Matthew Keegan) VIEW ORIGINAL

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

All American 6

Maj. Gen. James "Pat" Work

Biography
All American 9

Command Sgt. Maj. Randolph Delapena

Biography

Subordinate Units

Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion - "Gladius"

Commander: Lt. Col. Kyle Schriefer

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. David Poston
1st Brigade Combat Team - "Devils In Baggy Pants"

Commander: Col. Joseph Dasilva

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Rodriguez
2nd Brigade Combat Team- "Falcons"

Commander: Col. Derek Noel

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Szalai
3rd Brigade Combat Team - "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. Jonathan Gregory

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Acosta
82nd Combat Aviation Brigade - "Pegasus"

Commander: Col. Khirsten Schwenn

CSM: Command Sgt. Maj. James Journigan

Unit History

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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

Metal Shop: Welding, pressing, and general metalworking

Workshop: Robotics kits, soldering stations, electronics workstations with tools and components

Textile Station: Sewing machines, vacuum former, plotter cutter, heat-transfer vinyl, and 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: 29 September-03 October 2025

FY 26: 17-21 November 2025, 12-16 January 2026, 23-27 February 2026, 23-27 March 2026, 20-24 April 2026, 23-26 June 2026, 13-17 July 2026, 17-21 August 2026, and 28 September-02 October 2026

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, utilization of 3D printers, slicing software, and common terminology used within the field. Students will be instructed through both classroom lectures and hands-on practical applications through various challenge projects. Each class supports up to 10 students.

To sign up, please contact AirborneInnovationLab@army.mil.
Introduction to Microcontrollers (I2MC)

Dates:

FY 26: 03-07 November 2025, 02-06 February 2026, 13-17 April 2026, 20-24 July 2026

This course focuses on the foundational principles of wiring and programming circuits using the low-cost Arduino Uno microcontroller, emphasizing the efficient implementation within the context of the DoD. Students will explore essential skills including reverse engineering, design optimization, basic coding, and hands-on application of microcontroller programming. Through practical challenge projects, participants will gain expertise in seamlessly integrating microcontrollers into the specific needs of the DoD and their units. Each class supports up to 8 students.

To sign up, please contact AirborneInnovationLab@army.mil.