Michael Carroll

82nd Airborne

U.S. Army

The 82nd Airborne Division is a specialized infantry division of the United States Army. It is known for its rapid deployment capability and ability to conduct airborne operations. The division has a long and storied history, playing a crucial role in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, Operation Just Cause in Panama, the Gulf War, and more recently in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 82nd Airborne Division is based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and remains one of the most highly trained and ready divisions in the U.S. Army.

The 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), or 10th SFGA, was activated in 1952 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as the first Special Forces unit of the U.S. Army. Initially focused on operations behind enemy lines in Europe during the Cold War, the group was later stationed in Bad Tölz, Germany, and Fort Carson, Colorado. The 10th SFGA has participated in numerous operations, including missions in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, specializing in unconventional warfare, counterterrorism, and foreign internal defense. Renowned for its versatility and effectiveness, the 10th SFGA remains a key component of U.S. Army Special Operations Command.