(1st Pass) 82nd AIRBORNE 1st BATTALION 321st AFAR Paratroop Airdrop in HD

[@KandL0921]

3rd battalion/ 75th ranger regiment here. Miss it sometimes but sure got to see things 99% of the population will never see and came back from all alive

[@johnhaggart9376]

Airborne

[@rhight]

That was me. I was the jumpmaster. I put 'em out. On time, and on the DZ. Never let a trooper land in the wrong place. I'm just a regular guy, but that is my pride.

[@stormj5527]

Thank you for keeping the troopers safe. Excellent job . Signed mom of 82nd airborne Medic .

[@davidrobinson8337]

Good work!

[@formerparatrooper]

I certainly miss it as well. I did get to make a jump with a Laotian general when I was 71 so I am able to wear the wings on my SF Association jacket. I am almost 80 now and my wife has nailed my jump boots to a great big plank, so my days of flying a canopy are definitely over. I did get 193 jumps on 4 continents though. What a ride.......

[@BADMONTESS]

You gave it a great run there jumper! Now enjoy the moment, no need to play so hard anymore. Congrats, that is a lot of flying time.

[@goutvols103]

Did you make any jumps in Vietnam? Thank you for your service.

[@jonathanhunt7960]

God damn how long did u serve? My BC just hit 100 an he’s been in 20

[@jamesstacey529]

Welcome home sir Our country is gracious for your heroism sacrifice you're definitely examples that I want to share with My two-year-old son thank you God bless & you God bless United States

[@chrishensley1743]

thank you sir

[@stormj5527]

So amazing. My son was 82nd airborne Medic. Iraqi Freedom. Prayers and love to all veterans

[@jamebrooke894]

My GREAT uncle made every jump in WW2 , 82ND. He's still hanging in there. 2019

[@suzannebrady6201]

That’s so cool!!

[@dirkbogarde7796]

Airborne all the Way.

[@EightyDeuce-x1d]

Proudly served the Eighty Deuce there with the 307th Engineer BN (Sappers) 79-82. Lots of fun and memories. I served 15 years afterwards with other Infantry units but it was never the same. Best training and memories were at Bragg. Once a Paratrooper, always a Paratrooper, stays in your blood. All the way, Comrades.

[@johnhaggart9376]

I served with you. In the 618th

[@johnhaggart9376]

I served with the 618th. During your time.

[@Nipit-po8fl]

I had just turned 17 when I left to the Army. I had nine parachute jump before I turned 18. Jump school first man out the door. I sure do miss it. Thanks for the video Airborne all the way

[@williamuhrich586]

Ex 82nd 508th Company "C" 2nd BATTALION INF. IN 1978, I TO WAS 1st out the door in training jumping out of C130s, C123s and a C141 jet aircraft best days of my life what an adventure !! AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY AND THEN SOME !! GOD BLESS TO OUR CURRENT TROOPS !! 😎 LEST WE FORGET !!

[@Nipit-po8fl]

@@williamuhrich586 my brother was there from 77 to 79 the red beret across the street from York theater. From 80 to 82 at the red beret cool Club.

[@Nipit-po8fl]

@Titus Pullo yeah that's funny 28 year old man. I thought 23 year men were old. You take care brother be good be safe

[@dustchip8060]

Yep, my Momma had to sign for me to join in 74, I was 17. Went through basic, ait and jump school before I turned 18. There were no cell phones back then. Lol

[@Nipit-po8fl]

@@dustchip8060 those were the days like to go skydiving but I got two bad knees take care brother

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

After 28 years of Service I miss my AIRBORNE DAYS!!!

[@catxnc]

can you imagine the tension/excitement/fear/terror of jumping into enemy territory as the arrowhead of a big offensive like D Day or Market Garden?

[@jacobmorris7055]

For people wondering about patches on the shoulder. I served in the 82nd airborne division from 2003 to 2008. I was under 2/319 AFAR and 2/321 AFAR while I was there..the division patch you currently serve in is on the left shoulder and the unit you served with in combat goes on your right shoulder. The reason people think it's 101 which aren't airborne anymore..was because every ones shoulder facing the camera was the right shoulder. But they were definitely in all American territory lol. Brought back many memories watching this video.

[@redleg2380]

I was with 1/319 from Nov '02-Feb '08. All The Way, Redleg and cheers!

[@townclutz99]

1-321 is now part of the 82d Airborne. A few years ago the 18th FA BDE was rolled up in Division. They still provide 155mm support with the M777 now. I ran A Btry's FDC from 2000 - 2003.

[@groverodell7357]

I was in the 2/321 FA in the 82nd from 83-86.

[@stephenmorgan9503]

During my time with the 82nd (2/319th AFAR) 83'-87' would never trade the experience for anything else in the world.

[@njr33333]

The Yellow cord is their static line. It connects the pack tray of the parachute to the anchor cable in the aircraft. When all things work correctly the jumpers weight breaks the quarter inch cotton webbing securing the tray to the jumpers harness, thus releasing the pack tray and allowing the parachute to deploy in the minimum amount of time possible.

[@johnhaggart9376]

That's right.😉

[@francomesarina7462]

Flying badgers thank you for posting this video. This video was taking of our units drop zone mission. The troopers you see are part of bravo battery 1-321 afar. I was the fourth man to exit. Good times.

[@orlandosierra]

Watching jumpers going out never gets old for me... Whether Army or the very few Marines that jump, it's all motivating. I wish I could still experience this, bad exits or not... Semper Fi, USMC, 4th ANGLICO, (1995-99)

[@nicholasyork6482]

Orlando Sierra Err Rah. 2nd Anglico. Currently at jump right now.

[@skyfrog69]

@@nicholasyork6482 best unit in the Corps....2nd Anglico 1988-1991

[@christopherjames836]

Memories, thanks for posting! Sincerely, fmr. Sgt. 2/504 PIR.

[@PastorDowell]

AHhhh the Days! That is the one thing I miss more than anything. Knees in the breeze.

[@rhight]

Brings back old memories. Are these guys splendid or what!!!

[@joevillamejor962]

Miss the good times. Airborne Marine rigger 0451. Ooh rah!!!

[@therealmrjshow]

Those static lines being pulled in at the end was epic!

[@edenconahan8998]

God bless American troops God will protect you all

[@MarsFKA]

I kind of think that they will do a better job of protecting each other, just like every soldier who ever lived. You look after the guy next to you, because you *know* that he will be looking after you.

[@algentry1]

When an American Paratrooper has your back, he's not kidding. Airborne all the way.

[@SS-wt3xe]

thank yall for all you do...

[@coldsud]

Yes this is the 82nd. It's actually my battalion that I used to be apart of. The patch on the right should is a deployment patch (he deployed with the 101st). On the left i guarantee there is a AA patch. these guys are from the unit according to what the description says. I recognize them. AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!!!

[@ernestgruenberg9492]

Thank you for your wonderful service. Ernie

[@americanoutdoorsman_1133]

Eighty Deuce!!! My first duty assignment when I was a Second Lieutenant!!!

[@sharkbites9977]

Bad ass! I remember those days I still get rushes like if I was still there. AIRBORNE!!

[@tapthis87]

This is my old Battalion, this is Bravo Battery I was in Charlie!!! Good to see this again its been so long...

[@ottisharris4878]

tapthis87 I was in CBtry from 08-13.

[@BADMONTESS]

@@ottisharris4878 A 2/321 FA Bn here, 13F3P 81-83

[@Onix.556]

I was C 1/321 also. From 1999-2002. During that time the only thing going on was the MT firefighting deployment and Kosovo.

[@TheERichards11]

the 101st was taken off Jump status by members of the United States Congress. During budget cuts they figured that they can save money by doing away with hazard duty pay. The 10st Airborne Division Association and local business's fought hard to keep the 101st Airborne. I attended jump school at Fort Campbell assigned to Echo Company, 502nd Airborne Infantry Battalion 1958. Vietnam with the 1st Bde. "Airborne All The Way"

[@groverodell7357]

You're right. I believe the 101st was taken off jump status around the mid 70s.

[@scout373]

Unit patches on the right sleeve are Combat Patches. The left sleeve is the current unit assignment. You will notice the Jumpmaster has an 82nd patch on his left sleeve.

[@patgarrett2152]

Awesome! Thank you all for your desire to protect us, You literally go above and beyond the rest! 2 questions-1 why did you volunteer for Airborne? 2- To the jumpmaster, I know it's routine now, but how did it feel the first time you looked out into nothing but air? Nothing but thanks and admiration to you all!

[@patgarrett2152]

If

[@Woody-nc1ru]

2:50 there go the flaps. Once you get your 10min call, it goes a lot faster than it did here. Combat jumps are busy, once you get out and theres nothing wrong with your chute, or your lucky enough not to be still connected to the bird, make sure your not about to run into anybody. Then start getting ready to drop your gear and HIT the ground, hard..... But I loved it.

[@jasonmoyer9492]

Love it!! I miss those days. I enlisted as a 11x way back in 1991. I left for boot, AIT, Jump School, and Air Assault school 2 weeks after graduating from high school. Like a dumb ass I got out after 8 years in service. 4 years active duty then 4 years active reserve. I tried to reenlist after 911. I was in great physical shape and conditioning. Honestly, better than when I was in service. However, my back and knees were messed up by then and the Army would not give me a waiver. I am jealous of the young men that can go get it done. I mean that in a good way. All young men that are citizens and non citizens that came here LEGALLY and want to earn their citizenship should serve minimum 2 years active duty. Young men deserving to serve anyways.

[@kenb.8596]

It was fun when I was young n dumb, but now just memories, looked like Sicily DZ starboard side. C/1/508 Bragg is to cleaned up now a days, relics like me couldn’t survive their anymore.

[@jasonmoyer9492]

Me either. I wouldn't make it in the army these days. It has changed a lot. And not all of it in a good way. My buddy just retired 4 years ago. We enlisted together in 91. He enlisted as a medic and me as a rifleman. He later switched to a flight medic. Anyways he was telling me that woke culture and everybody gets a trophy ideology is creeping it's way in and ruining the army. Several years back recruits were issued timeout cards and if the drill sergeant was yelling to loud or hurting their feelings the recruit was allowed to pull the TO card and the drill had to immediately cease and desist. I'm pretty sure u can see how well that bs worked. In addition they did not have to pull 2 man fireguard duty, do their own laundry, and keep the barracks squared away. Evidently it was up to the drill sergeant if they had to wax and buff floors etc etc. Thankfully that bs only lasted a short time. But, unfortunately, the social justice crowd has made it's way in to the military. Mostly in the officer corp. But it has started and SJW ideology can spread like an infection if not dealt with. Almost all of Obama's flag officers were woke. Women in spec ops and combat arms for example. I miss being in the army and serving my country as it once was. But I'm happy I'm out

[@jasonmoyer9492]

Sorry for being long winded lol

[@rickymccutcheon]

C 1/508th here too , wpns plt , i was in 71-74 11C2P

[@mattfetter4123]

1/508 hq co. 86 to 88 we switched flags somewhere in that time to 3/505. Before we went to Hondo nam.

[@julioaragon9748]

82nd, 3 registered. 504, 505 and 325. 3 Art bn 376, 319 and 456 note Pres. Harry Truman was a btrcom. In 319. In WW 1. There were other units as time went on.

[@julioaragon9748]

I served with 11th Abn div Japan 45-46 next 82 49 -55 then 11th to Germany55 -58. Back to 82nd Deplo to Okenawa 503 c-319 c btry two year's back. I was picked to become a n instructor at Ft benning retired last day May 67 and I also miss it I'll be 91 in July this year

[@claytonbaker771]

I was in A battery 1/39th from 90 to 95. Good to hear that you guys bare still around

[@GathKingLeppbertI]

clayton baker celeritas en conficiendo

[@GathKingLeppbertI]

clayton baker B 1/39 '83 - '84. Transferred to leg land then medalled for first heavy drop emplacement and put into service of 198 howitzer. Good times

[@djrome803.]

1/321 was the best unit I served in my 20 years of service. Great times 2004-2008

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

Well done brothers from the UK

[@AirborneEd1]

Been there, done that. With the 101st in 1963-1965.

[@douglaslindstrand4361]

I did the same with the -101. Fort Campbell. 1960 to 1965. Geronimo

[@donalddavis3738]

I was a Parachute Rigger @ Ft.Benning,Ga. Packed Parachutes for the Jump School 64-67 this kept me from going to nam with thI was only 17 years old.

[@bruceballen7288]

1954 82nd Recon and Skycav, operation Sagebrush. Great experience, great people

[@douglasthomas8513]

Ain't jumped since 92 and these still get the blood pumping!!! 1/501PIR

[@knightlife98]

The song Blood on the Risers comes to mind....lol!

[@scottgamsnc]

Thanks Troopers, my Dad was 508th during end of WWll...my 12B looks forward to jumping soon when he gets back to Bragg. Maybe he can jump as some of the same DZ’s my Dad did!

[@lorascelsi8102]

Have to be fearless. God Bless our brave young people in uniform.

[@brentandrews2959]

This reminded me of how it was in the 82nd Airborne Division - member 1963 - 1965

[@overstnd]

The 101 patch o second trooper is on the right side which is a combat patch he fought with 101 in hostile action. The current unit patch would be on the left side. 101 doesn't jump they repel, with the exception of spec ops units, recon, scout etc...at Ft. Campbell. hope that helps

[@benpool4953]

brings back alot of memories, this video doesn't do justice to the noise generated when that door opens, my prayers go out to all of you who still do this for a living, most Americans have no concept about what you do to keep this country free, the video is great, but it cant transfer the feeling you have as you stand in that open door, been there, done that, AIRBORNE.

[@BADMONTESS]

Yep, loud like no other... 130 you jumped up 1 ft and out three, the 141 just step out. Check Can of peas...

[@keithwillson8927]

Insane feeling of nervousness, fear and adrenaline rush all at the same time. Jump out 4 seconds later all silent. What a rush man.

[@larrypearson3109]

In 34 months assigned to the 101st I got 32 jumps. Loved every one. C-130, C-123, C-124, C-119, SA-16 and an Army L-20. Would love to do it again.

[@overthetoplads2784]

I got the Star Lifter (C 141) once. That was like flying first class.

[@larrypearson3109]

​@@overthetoplads2784 The C 141 was just coming in to the AF inventory when I left and went to flight school in 1962 so never jumped it. Always wanted to jump the Huey but never got the chance.

[@johnhaggart9376]

I jumped from a C-123. C-130 and my most hated one the C-141 Star Lifter

[@charlescharles9625]

We (1st 508 82nd) went to Murrieta Georgia to jump out of a C5A mock-up in its planning stage, circa 1967.

[@garycole520]

Brings back memories! Although most of my jumps were HALO, Static line jumps were a rush too.

How high is High Altitude? Once that door opened, all the wait time until the initial jump, it was the suspense that was killing me (lol!).

[@Thekennel177]

I can’t remember my first jump very well because my eyes were welded shut. I was scared shitless.

[@Joecracker123]

Been there done that. Cant wait to get out that plane.. All the way and then some. Airborne!

[@townclutz99]

1-321 is part of the 82d. They were an asset to the 18th Airborne Corp (18th Fires Brigade) until a few years ago. I was assigned there from 98 to 03.

[@Onix.556]

I was C 1/321. From 1999-2002. During that time the only thing going on was the MT firefighting deployment and Kosovo.

[@keithwillson8927]

Second jumper: Totally over it. He is not impressed with what he’s about to do. Go time he has a strong exit though.

[@mike247worldwide]

I served in the old 2d Bn (Airborne) 321st Field Artillery (1973-75). Glory days! Airborne All the Way for life!

[@thomastinglan2378]

Same time frame 1/319 FA ARTY SURVEYOR/ FO

[@skrmnghrd4520]

About to go airborne next month. 82nd hooooooooah!

[@lorenzoharrell1135]

101 AirBorne, screaming eagles patch!

[@Flyingbadgers2001]

Sorry, But I didn't want to throw you under the bus. But like I said, This video was taken in FT. Bragg, NC Home of the 82nd and 18th Airborne Corps and other elite units. The information on the unit displayed here comes from the jumpers themselves. Thank you for viewing my videos themarine7001 - FB

[@uzaka1155441]

My dad was part of the 321st in the 70's, Still has his Beret in his closet, my grandparents threw out the rest of his uniform thou.

[@eddiesaninocencio6635]

ACO 2D BN 504th INF. 82d ABD DIV retired disabled veteran, the jumpmaster kicked the first man in the door, miss the 82d ABN DIV.

[@lorenzoharrell1135]

AirBorne, 101st all the way

[@kevinmcleish1722]

Airborne, all the way !!!

[@Loneranger670]

Respect to all fellow paratroopers 👊🏻

[@sgt.airborne3733]

Airborne All The Way! Sincerely, Sgt. J. 2/504 PIR Vet. OEF II.

[@njr33333]

No AB. The last man to jump is the guy that you see in the video checking the door and looking out to find the leading edge of the drop zone. He is the Jump Master and usually an E6 or E7. Officers are sprinkled out through out the sticks usually in close proximity to their units.

[@cab8866]

Such memories from so long ago. First jump was also my first aircraft ride. C123... We put out twice that number of jumpers in half that time.

[@johnhaggart9376]

Mine was too. 44th Jump Co.

[@donelsonsheean8142]

When you make a ‘hot jump,’ meaning you jumped into a combat zone you get to have a tiny bronze star on your parachute wings.

[@alolson3359]

Brings back memories. I company 505 AIR 53-56

[@townclutz99]

1-321 is in the 82nd. They are assigned to the Fires Brigade.

[@SuperSoldier4Freedom]

what if you prefer one patch over another but you fought with both. say you went into combat with the 75th Ranger Regiment but your last combat was with the 101st. could you choose? or is it always the last unit.

[@debbiemcinnish878]

Choose.

[@jdsaldivar5606]

82ND AIRBORNE Jumpmaster!! The best job I ever had!! 82/87

[@benpool4953]

I see some things havnt changed, you go troopers Airborne, I noticed the 1st two soldiers wearing right side patches; hooah

[@iceceemsamich1324]

What does the yellow cord do? Does it pull their chutes for them?

[@Rameses3113]

CJ Thompson Yes, it’s a static line that automatically deploys your parachute after 6 seconds barring no malfunctions.

[@jesssmith360]

4 seconds..

[@wilsonblauheuer6544]

if it's on a soldier's right shoulder- it is a combat patch, not necessarily from the unit the soldier is currently assigned to.

[@philipcrawford7339]

Devils in baggy pants!!! ALFA Co. 2/504th PIR

[@TheArcadezombie]

Looks like we have a potential universal static line injury at 8:35

[@unhappygilmore7129]

Question, why does the paratrooper have the 101st badge if this is supposed to be the 82nd?

[@chrisv8037]

UnHappy Gilmore The right shoulder is for your combat patch. Left shoulder is your current unit patch. Looks like some of those guys were in combat with 101st ABN.

[@unhappygilmore7129]

@@chrisv8037 Thanks for the clarification.

[@OUSOONER918]

8:20 #2 jumpers static line is hanging low on the inside of his arm. makes me nervous lol

[@johnhaggart9376]

Me too. We had a guy tear have of his arm off.

[@geodes4762]

Yup. It happens. Had a room mate of mine get his arm caught in a static line and he is lucky he did not lose the arm. Caused quite a burn and torn his skin up at the same time.

[@madejesusmontoyaperez7488]

Hola me encantan sus documentales dios los bendiga saludos de mexico

[@gorenas_garage]

Gotta love that nape pad reversed.

[@RAH_BLISS]

He had that door for a long time. Jump master 16 years

[@joseppi4cinqua]

I was one of those jumpers. Watching this gives me major anxiety. I hated jumping.

[@shakamakana6718]

11B4P, '69, 173rd ABN , ALL THE WAY 😎🤙

[@XJarhead360]

This is the 82nd right? But I see screaming eagles patches on the right arm.

[@kermitstewart6572]

The 2nd jumper was my roommate back in 04'. He is my daughter's Godfather. That deployment patch is from our first one to IRAQ. This is B btry 1/321 AFAR. We did not fall under division until 2009 while we were both in our 2nd deployment.

[@check-static-lines]

Right side is your deployment patch. They have 82nd on their left. They could have 82nd on the right too, only if they deployed with them.

[@jesssmith360]

@@kermitstewart6572 you wear your war patch on your right arm left arm present duty..

[@kermitstewart6572]

@@jesssmith360 correct...I was just explaining why my brother had the 101st patch on.

[@groverodell7357]

Right arm patches are combat patches, which means he served with the 101st in combat.

[@xRockRichardx]

Patch on the right sleeve is the unit you deployed with, not the unit you are currently in.

[@phxjunior06]

You wear the patch for your current unit on your left arm, and on your right arm you can wear the patch for any unit you've ever deployed with.

[@eddiesaninocencio6635]

10-4

[@johnhaggart9376]

Exactly.

[@gundog4314]

Actually they are part of the 18th Airborne Corps Artillery. They support the 18th Corps with 155MM support as the Division Artillery Units operate the 105MM. I was with the 321st and it's legacy unit 1/39th.

[@leonardpederson3519]

it is a static line, yes it deploys the chute

[@jeremyslater2381]

5 years with 1-321 and not a single hollywood jump. I'm curious why the #1 Jumper is holding on to the door?

[@TheERichards11]

Forgot to mention that General Westmoreland was the Division Commander.

[@Flyingbadgers2001]

@delta8246 The 321st is an artillery regiment in Ft. Bragg.

[@mandelaeffect6253]

Flyingbadgers2001 jumping Hollywood style.. hoorah

[@singlespeedman]

I do prefer the term "Deployment Patch" over "Combat" Patch. I think it's accurate a majority of the time. I've deployed a couple of times where there was little or no combat and I'm fine with that. I lost plenty of friends at Bragg in training accidents and none in deployments.

[@twa1638]

What does the colored ribbon on the helmet donate.???? curious old Brit para from the 1960's. Good vid. Still gets this old fart going. Andy

[@woodzdz]

put on your boots ,boots ,boots and parachutes ,chute ,chute we're going up up and going down down we're All American and proud to be....

[@dan28301]

1/39th AFAR, the worlds ONLY Airborne 155 mm Battalion (used to be nuclear). Was in C Btry 1988-1992.

[@Onix.556]

I was C 1/321 also. From 1999-2002. During that time the only thing going on was the MT firefighting deployment and Kosovo.

[@erasmocovarrubias6389]

AIRBORNE - ALL THE WAY! CLASS OF NOVEMBER 26, 1965 . CO. B 2ND (AIRBORNE) 8TH CAVALRY FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION.

[@evinchester7820]

So, the one's at the front of the stick and the one's a the back of the stick...have the longest to walk to the rally point when they land?????

[@shakamakana8492]

And how good the spot was! 👍

[@JayStClair-mh5wv]

Its always the last 10 minutes prior to exiting the aircraft, on static line jumps, thay feels like its hours not minutes.

[@knarftrakiul3881]

No rucks. Day time??? What's up with dat?

[@noway2836]

No eye pro?

[@jglassdude]

not a single one of them got a good door position, wtf are they practicing in prejump or is this a new practice to avoid static line injuries?

[@jacksoncarter7679]

LOOK at their equipment. Not only does it probably weigh 60 -- 80#'s, it is hanging below their knees and, in some cases, bouncing off their shins.They're having a hard time just moving to the door. I can't tell if this is a C-130 or C-141, but, if it is a 141, they were all proper exits....you simply step out of a 141, whereas you -try- to jump up/out 36" x 36" from a 130.

[@Flyingbadgers2001]

Well that can be mistaken to think that the jumpers are 101st. I am not Army so I am not well versed on the uniform regs on the U.S. Army. But I think the unit patches worn on the ACU's are unit currently serving and former unit served in hostilities or overseas? Anyone from the U.S. Army willing to help me on this? But I assure you as I am the one who shot this video and was the Loadmaster on the Right-Side Paratroop Door. That these members are 82nd. Semper Fi ! I was a 0311 & 2512 Ooh rah!

[@eddiesaninocencio6635]

patche on the right signifies combat duty with that divison, patch on the left signifies current assigned division, so they should be wearing the 82d abn div patch on the left if they're 82d troopers, if you were in combat with different divisions then you can either pacth on the right,

[@stephenmorgan9503]

Left sleeve current unit; right sleeve combat duty (deployment) I wore double AA's on both sleeves.