82nd Airborne Division

10/08/2026

The 82nd Airborne Division pauses to honor the life and memory of one of our own, World War II veteran Private First Class Hugh Douglas Wallis, who has passed away at the age of 102.

A Kentucky native, Wallis volunteered for the airborne at age 18 and served with Company H, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment. From the trenches of Anzio to the bitter cold of the Ardennes, and throughout the perilous daylight crossing of the Waal River during Operation Market Garden, PFC Wallis exemplified the grit, courage, and selfless devotion of our “Devils in Baggy Pants.”

After returning home, he lived a long and faithful civilian life, but his heart never left the paratroopers he served alongside.
To the Wallis family, our thoughts and deepest respect are with you.

Well done, Paratrooper. Your stick has landed, and your legacy will never be forgotten.

Airborne. All The Way. Strike Hold.

10/02/2026

09/28/2026

Seize the Objective. Hold the Ground.

Paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division scan their sectors after seizing a building during a joint forcible entry-airborne operation at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

JRTC tests the brigade’s ability to deploy rapidly and operate as part of the Nation’s Immediate Response Force.



U.S. Army photos by SGT Noe Cork

09/27/2026

Security is Readiness.

Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division patrol their area of operations during a Joint Readiness Training Center rotation at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

JRTC tests the brigade’s ability to deploy rapidly and operate as part of the Nation’s Immediate Response Force.



U. S. Army Photos by SGT Noe Cork
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09/25/2026

Congratulations to today's retirees and their families on your many years of dedicated service and commitment to the Army and our nation. Wishing you continued success and fulfillment in the next chapter of your journey!

09/23/2026

Security is Readiness.

Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division patrol their area of operations during a Joint Readiness Training Center rotation at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

JRTC tests the brigade’s ability to deploy rapidly and operate as part of the Nation’s Immediate Response Force.



U. S. Army Photos by SGT Noe Cork

09/22/2026

Always Ready.

Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division conduct a joint forcible entry-airborne operation during their Joint Readiness Training Center rotation at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

JRTC tests the brigade’s ability to deploy rapidly and operate as part of the Nation’s Immediate Response Force.



U.S. Army Photos by SPC Sebastian Johnson and PFC Iliana Lopez

09/17/2026

08/31/2026

Own the night. 🌙

Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, hone their craft during night exercises at Falcon Avalanche.
The training tests unit capabilities under zero-light conditions to ensure the brigade remains prepared to win in any environment.

U.S. Army Photos by PFC Iliana Lopez and SPC Ra Hetep

08/27/2026

Lethality Forged 🪂

Exercise Falcon Avalanche sharpened the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team as their Paratroopers prepare for the hardest day of ground combat.

U.S. Army video by SGT Aiden O’Marra