A Company, 82nd Signal Battalion

• Origins in World War II: A Company, 82nd Signal Battalion traces its roots back to World War II, serving as part of the 82nd Airborne Division, providing critical communications during the Normandy invasion (D-Day) and other major operations. • First All-American Signal Unit: The 82nd Signal Battalion was one of the first "All-American" airborne signal units, supporting paratrooper operations with innovative signal tactics. • Operation Market Garden: A Company played a vital communications role during Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands, enabling coordination across widely dispersed airborne elements. • Vietnam War Contributions: Members of A Company deployed to Vietnam, establishing and maintaining communication networks under combat conditions. • Desert Storm Deployments: The unit was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1990-1991 as part of Operation Desert Storm, ensuring the 82nd Airborne Division could communicate effectively during the ground war. • Rapid Deployment Record: A Company, 82nd Signal Battalion, has been part of the 82nd Airborne Division's Immediate Response Force, ready to deploy worldwide within 18 hours, supporting global crisis response. • Humanitarian Operations: The unit supported humanitarian missions, notably during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia (1992-1993), providing communication links for relief efforts. • Technological Innovation: Throughout its history, A Company pioneered the use of new communication technologies, from field telephones and radios in WWII to modern satellite systems in the 21st century. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The unit deployed to Iraq in 2003, establishing secure, reliable communications networks that were crucial for the division’s combat operations. • Honors and Decorations: The 82nd Signal Battalion, including A Company, has received multiple Meritorious Unit Commendations, campaign streamers, and foreign awards, reflecting its distinguished record of service.