Dco 82d CAB 82d Airborne Division

• Distinctive Unit: D Company, 82d Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) is a key aviation element of the renowned 82d Airborne Division, also known as "All American," stationed at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), North Carolina. • Aviation Support: D Company traditionally serves as an aviation maintenance or support company, keeping the brigade's helicopters—like UH-60 Black Hawks and CH-47 Chinooks—mission ready. • Rapid Deployment: The 82d CAB, including D Company, is part of the military's Immediate Response Force, able to deploy anywhere in the world within 18 hours. • Operation Enduring Freedom: D Company has deployed multiple times to Afghanistan, supporting both combat and humanitarian missions by maintaining aircraft readiness in austere environments. • Hurricane Relief: In 2017, D Company personnel supported disaster relief operations during Hurricane Maria, helping deliver aid and supplies to devastated areas in Puerto Rico. • Tradition of Excellence: The 82d CAB, including D Company, has won numerous Army Aviation awards for maintenance excellence and operational readiness. • “Devil’s Own” Nickname: D Company is sometimes referred to by the nickname “Devil’s Own,” a reflection of their esprit de corps and dedication. • Integration with Paratroopers: While not a parachute unit itself, D Company’s mission is closely integrated with the 82d's airborne infantry, ensuring that troops are supported and supplied from the air. • Night Operations: D Company specializes in maintaining and supporting helicopters equipped for night flying operations, enabling the 82d Airborne to strike under cover of darkness. • Global Reach: Members of D Company have participated in exercises and missions on nearly every continent, from Europe to Africa, demonstrating the global reach of the 82d Airborne Division.