Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation in military history, was full of heroics, ineptitude, and bad luck. Envisioned and planned by the Allies to accelerate the defeat of Nazi Germany, Operation Market Garden fell short of its goal at the cost of thousands of casualties. The eight-day (September 17 to September 25) mission […]
82nd Airborne Division
CSM: Kenneth “Rock” Merritt, a legendary paratrooper
HistoryIf you ever visit Fort Brag and the headquarters of the 18th Airborne Corps, you’re bound to hear someone talk or see something about Command Sergeant Major Kenneth “Rock” Merritt, a legendary paratrooper who dedicated 35 years of his life to service for America. CSM Merritt fought in World War Two as a paratrooper and […]
Falcon Brigade: How an Army brigade deploys and fights in the midst of a pandemic
On DutyRecently, the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, known as the “Falcon Brigade,” returned from a multi-month deployment to the Middle East amid the Coronavirus pandemic. This deployment showcased the unpredictable nature of military operations and the importance of flexibility and adaptability. A few weeks before they were planned to deploy, the Falcon Brigade’s […]
