On 15 August 1942, the 82nd Infantry Division, now commanded by Major General Ridgway, became the first airborne division in the history of the US Army, and was redesignated as the 82nd Airborne …

The 82nd Airborne Division is an active airborne infantry division of the United States Army specializing in joint forcible entry operations.

Mar 26, 2026 · The U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division is a rapid deployment force designed to conduct forcible entry operations, including potential ground assaults against strategic targets in Iran.

Mar 25, 2026 · The 82nd Airborne Division is one of the US army’s most recognizable combat units, famed as a rapid and agile fighting force.

Mar 24, 2026 · The Department of War is gearing up to send thousands of troops from the Army’s 82nd Infantry Division to deploy to the Middle East, according to a source familiar with the plan.

Mar 24, 2026 · Part of the 82nd Airborne Division is set to deploy to the Middle East soon amid the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Mar 24, 2026 · The Pentagon is expected to send parts of the 82nd Airborne division to the Middle East as the Iran war extends into its fourth week, according to two sources.

Mar 25, 2026 · The 82nd Airborne Division was ordered Tuesday to begin deploying to the Middle East, where about 2,000 paratroopers are headed to potentially join operations against Iran.

Mar 26, 2026 · MACFARLAND: Well, the 82nd Airborne is the Army's premier rapid deployment force. It has unmatched strategic mobility. It can deploy anywhere around the world on short notice by air and …

Mar 25, 2026 · The 82nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, serves as the Army’s rapid-response force and is often among the first units sent to respond to emerging crises.