82nd Airborne Division - I'm Proud To Be An American & All-American Soldier | 1985 | MDA Telethon

[@jeffrywells4832]

I was blessed to be in this video with the chorus! I can tell you firsthand that Jerry Lewis treated us amazing! It was such a privilege to be a part of this event! Thank you to everyone for all of the kind words in the comments! I did see one comment about today's chorus having females. Not long after this show, the chorus added the first female, Deanna Hernandez. I was her squad leader. Also, the soldier singing the second solo in God Bless the USA, William Glenn, won the very first Military Idol!!!

[@clbanks]

Thank you for your service!

[@warrenvalentino5763]

GOD' Bless you, everyone in the u.s. military, and all of your families in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen :)

[@marianotalavera8494]

​@@warrenvalentino5763✝️ 🪖🫂 Don't forget The Thin Blue Line & 1st Responders ✝️👩‍🚒⚖👮‍♂️✝️🛐 🤚 American Pride World Wide!!!!!!!!!!!777

[@lucky1u]

Jerry always sounded like a very patriotic man, I'm sure he felt honored having your squad at his charity event.

[@hannahrose5739]

Do members of this group possibly still meet and sing together? I know a lot of years have passed. This is a well-down song, a capella is difficult, but your group did it well. In these times of division, your group and your song might just bring much needed unification and standing together. I am not American, but I sure get the power of a song to bring out pride in one's country.

[@mansfieldtime]

Some people have talent, some people have skills, some people work for all of it. These men... they worked to perfect all of it. And by God they EARNED Respect, recognition, and honor.

[@markeharris6867]

I joined the 82d Airborne Division in March of 1987 from Wurtzburg Germany. I spent a glorious 15 years in the might division, and loved every minutes of it, from the Gulf War to Iraq/Afghanistan. #AATW #RLTW

[@birgiteckert-eckert-mcgrud7448]

Thanks for your service

[@crystalr7602]

REAL pride! Where is this kind of patriotism today? I wonder. I wonder how many still understand what real pride is. I'd bet every one of these guys turned out to be great leaders. I hope my son comes back someday just to talk and really let us know he's ok. It hurts to be without him, but his choice. I hope these guys still talk with their parents and do them proud. God bless troopers.....

[@janeashcraft5535]

I am Also 70 years old and so Proud I was a child of a Soldier. Veteran of WW2 ; Vietnam , etc.

[@franktucker5]

i served in 1954 to1957, i was a gung-ho soldier,i love this

[@frankboyer7153]

Dad was in the 7th armed cavalry ww2

[@kelaines5082]

So beautiful. Im in tears in 2024.....how much things have changed in nearly 40 years. Its not the same country.

[@donnamesser1831]

I absolutely love this song God Bless America there's no place else I'd rather be

[@angeliquesumner341]

I totally agree with you on that one. There’s no better place than our beautiful country.

[@misskitty1235]

At 70, I am still an AF brat. I’m proud of my father’s service from WWII to the Vietnam Era. He served in the Pacific with Codetalkers, was in the first occupying troops in Japan and saw the horrors there, was a radio man during the Berlin Airlift and continued service through Korea, the Cold War and Vietnam. I was always a proud of my father in his dress blues. Who had such a dad? We were taught respect for our country, the flag, the National Anthem, our president. We stood in quiet meditation at the American Cemetery at Normandy. We were taught to respect the office of the president, even if we didn’t care for the man. I love to see a military ceremony, the presentation of the colors, a military March, and I’m not ashamed to say that the National Anthem, sung as a true feeling anthem and not a football operatic or jazz performance, can bring me to tears. I even have a Yankee Doodle grandchild born on the 4th of July🎉. I am proud to be an American.

[@baxtercol]

Thank you to both you and your father God bless you in these trying times and God bless our country. We will survive and come about with our flag high, thanks to people like you.

[@elizabethbesco4758]

The cloudtalkers saved so many lives.

[@LexisScott-i7j]

❤MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG MY DAD EVR HEARD❤

[@LexisScott-i7j]

I TRULY BELIEVE HE HAD SOME TYPE OF PEACE W THIS SONG & MUSIC❤

[@tracydimond3759]

This song still gives me chills everytime i hear it.

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

Well ... 1985 Labor Day. In 1985, quite possibly on Labor day weekend, I was in boot camp. So nice to know that this was going on at that same time.

[@leijensen11]

Tears. No comments 😢

[@Daisy-fw6cr]

I respect those who gave so much

[@青虫羽化]

私は日本の女性です J.D.Vance〝ヒルビリーエレジー〞日本語版を読んで298ページにこの歌のことが書いてあって、曲を聴きにここに来ました 戦争が人種を問わず団結心を養成したのがわかりました 男声コーラスは愛国心に燃え、とても素敵です トランプ大統領決定おめでとうございます🎉 これからはどうか平和な世界になりますように✨

[@billm83army]

I was stationed at Fort Bragg in 1985, 2/504 PIR

[@DeanSchmidt-p1i]

Bill I did basic training at fort Jackson in 1978 Delta 1-1 tank hill.

[@kenstill-vx4vi]

1/320FA 70s

[@soledadladera6911]

I love this song and the group .

[@onetahammond8202]

Wow! Now they are America and what our flag stands for.

[@maureenfarrell6104]

Those men and women made me proud to be an American.i was born and still reside in Canada.beautifull to see people proud of something

[@misskitty1235]

If you were born in Canada and still live there, doesn’t that make you Canadian?

[@GentleRain21]

@@misskitty1235 North American.

[@ednahalliday1919]

It does not matter where you were born😂

[@sharlottewoods2451]

It is with the military always faithful

[@LexisScott-i7j]

AFTER WE WATCH ORIGINAL LIVE DAD SAID THATS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG I EVER HEARD❤

[@cindybarker8507]

Everyone of you are amazing. Love this song. Great job.

[@nedraleggett6837]

Beautiful

[@ednahalliday1919]

I cannot get enough of these men❤

[@susanhansbarger2533]

I'm so sorry for some of the pethetic remarks. These men and women give of themselves for our freedom no matter what branch of the military they represent. Be thankful for all of them. Their blood is all the same color when they shed it for you and me. GOD BLESS THEM ALL ❤

[@millisagingerich1248]

Awesome

[@victoriaangelconnection1534]

I am in tears! How l love our Country....how l love this performance ❤️

[@saraengland1336]

This was such a pleasure to watch. God Bless America Love this God Bless 🇺🇸 America

[@fatjesus2313]

If i had known there was a choir in the airforce i would have joined them instead of the army...im a singer deep down and would have felt so proud singing for my country

[@knitwit7082]

fatjesus2313 • There is: "Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., The Singing Sergeants is one of six musical ensembles from The United States Air Force Band and is the official chorus of the United States Air Force." Ever go see Tops in Blue? Quite a musical extravaganza.

[@sarge3255]

The chorus in this video is from an Army unit.

[@Nevets1970]

This choir is Army 82nd Airborne. The “AA” on their eplets are Army Airborne. The 82nd and 101st are by far the most well known airborne units. As far as the Air Force having a choir, yes they have Several, but this is Not one.

[@sarge3255]

The AA stands for All American, not Army Airborne. The 82nd Infantry Division was formed in 1917 for WWI and had members from state, so it chose All American and the AA patch to represent itself. Of course, it did not become an Airborne unit until WWII. While there used to be two airborne divisions, the 82nd and 101st, the 101st lost its airborne status in 1973 (the year I joined the 82nd). The 101st kept “Airborne Division” in its name for historical reasons.

[@sarge3255]

members from “every” state

[@gladysvogel9442]

Well done Sirs!! God Bless each and everyone of you!!❤

[@10207ret]

Headqyarters and Headquarters Co 1st 508 Infantry, 83nd Airborne Division, 1969 -1971. I was proud of my service and I was very proud to be a paratrooper. Loved the video. Well done guys.

[@Ellie-t6d]

I cry every time i play this....from ancient battles to Pearl or civil war or since..Total proud American Mitary Family !!❤😂😂❤😅😅❤😘🥰😘🙃🥰❤

[@bltefft]

Proud have been a member of the 82d, back in the early 70's - 2/505.

[@kenstill-vx4vi]

I was 82nd in the 70s also...1/320FA

[@kenmcelroy7250]

Outstanding!!

[@bradpritts766]

hard to believe that this has been on line so long wihh so few comments and likes!!! best to all!

[@BonnieRogers-i1j]

Fantastic singing......I am proud to be an American and am a native of Sacramento, California.

[@leopardhorses]

Gettin' on the groove !!! NC loves the 82nd 💘💘💘💘💘

[@marygaytan4395]

I could listen to them all day thank you so much😊

[@saraengland1336]

Amen. Beautifully done. You sure touched my heart and God Bless each and every one of you who fought to protect America 🇺🇸. So proud of everyone of you for your bravery. Thank you all for your service ❤❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@fatimaromerocontreras1469]

Hermoso!!!! Desde Venezuela

[@sharlottewoods2451]

Thank God for military men all of them godspeed forever 🎉

[@millisagingerich1248]

Go AirBorne

[@susanhansbarger2533]

I'm so sorry for many of the pethetic comments. God bless all our men and women who are willing to put their lives

[@em1osmurf]

I'm retired navy, but this is rock solid US military.. god bless them.

[@antoniooliveira1859]

Wonderful performance indeed!

[@moirabaker458]

I love his song. I am a Scot but love to sing along!

[@joseromero9933]

Airborne All the way you lead the way words that are in the back of my suppressed memories

[@kellijames8907]

❤2 remind moi of 2 nefewz❤ luv ur gina❤

[@jamiebaker5265]

As always, the 82d ABN Chorus goes beyond the standard. ABN! ATW! H-Minus! Loyalty!

[@kimleecarroll4052]

Beautiful Voices. Thank You for your Service to Our Country. My late Gpa was Navy a Pearl Harbor War Survivor , my late Dad was Army served in Korea. I come from Strong Military Families. As of today I have alot of Cousins Serving Proud of All of Them. As for me my Dream of going into the Army was shattered in a car accident. I was going to make a career of the Army to become a CSI. May your Higher Power watch over and Protect All of you. Here is a little Blessings from me. Blessings for Healing Health Positive Vibes White Light Comfort Peace Protection So Mote It Be X3 #AIRFORCE

[@daphneholmesholmes4719]

So heart felt song Beautiful ❤

[@cherylmain7648]

I stand with all the branches. Bless them all and keep them safe.

[@kellijames8907]

❤u magnificence personified luv alway ur gina❤

[@jeneenhousdan]

Hooyah!

[@warrenvalentino5763]

this is Absolutely Beautiful, Amazing, and Very Heartfelt! GOD' Bless everyone in the U.S. Military and their Families in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen my Dad is a Veteran (R.I.P.). i have goosebumps watching this video. :)

[@sheryljones856]

Awesome

[@bulouvusonawalowalo1711]

God bless the United States of America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤❤❤❤❤ Awesome singing and harmony.

[@leed119]

This needs a reunion if

[@LexisScott-i7j]

❤WW2 MEDIC RIFLEMAN SHARPSHOOTER PURPLE HEART❤

[@kenprier7413]

No way this is only two years old. There has been a Spec 5 in the Army in 30 years!

[@macsdaddy3383]

This video was posted / uploaded to KZbin 2 yr's ago and obviously it is older than that. The title says this performance was in 1985. But I was wondering the same thing as I came in in 1988 and there were no Spc 5's then.

[@kellijames8907]

❤in evr luvin memory of moi cousin adam j rapciewicz who died memorial day 2001 w muscular dystrophy @ age 26 or 27❤

[@SoldadoDefranela]

ESTA fue mi cancion d ciudadania .I am American citizen. God bless to USA

[@msaret4384]

This had to be from the mid '80s. I saw some flashes from the 3/325 (my old unit) and CIBs which had to be from Grenada. Always love the chorus and now they are doing AGT!

[@dentalcare1]

I was in the chorus 1979. My unit was B Co 3/325. One year special duty. The place where we practiced was in the old barracks at the 18th Abn corps. What fun memories.

[@msaret4384]

@dentalcare1 hey, I was in CSC the next year. We may have crossed paths!

[@beverlymiller182]

Jerry Lewis we miss you and all you did for the handicapped people. This chorus are awesome.

[@robertlydick3372]

usin some1 elses. in luvin memory of my dad, robert r. reali 1920-1988 who declares after the telethon song that itz the most beautiful song i ever heard! luv alwayz ya daughter gina still standin 4 me freedom logan sq phl movin noralina come hell or high water. need daughter w plenty of incontinence pads n granddaughter 2 reserve bed 4 me.

[@christinakane1947]

My dad was a part of 82 and Green bareet

[@SallyBuskey]

It's an American song... All militaries!!❤❤

[@alyrios]

Wow, a SPC5 rank. The Army stopped using those in the mid 80s if memory serves. This chorus nowadays has females members and they still sound as awesome as always.

[@millisagingerich1248]

Love God Bless The USA

[@userPs91victory]

USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸 God bless the USA 🇺🇸 ❤❤!!!

[@Schnuffel88Maus]

😍😍😍

[@kellijames8907]

❤when u c military sit down shut up n ear. nvr applaud ❤

[@margarethgama9888]

OHHHH YESSS!

[@COBUI-x2y]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@samthemacman]

The US Air Force originally was the US Army Air Corps until after World War II.

[@marylee9284]

❤

[@timf2279]

Look at all those CIBs and Combat patches from Urgent Fury. I'm proud we won the Cold War. AATW. 21st Chemical Co and HHC 82nd. 84-86

[@astridgranberg7328]

🙏💕💐

[@HughFaircloth-d4f]

This was when the military was made up of men, not silly girls.

[@misskitty1235]

Airborne is Army. They were playing the Air Force theme song.

[@dentalcare1]

Wrong. Off we go into the wild blue yonder......that's your theme song.

[@joycepiantes8383]

My dad was an air born in WW2

[@CharlesParkhill]

They're Airborne so why did it begin with Air Force theme?

[@lawannamiller4454]

Air Force song?????? That is the 82nd ABN song.

[@AltonJones-sh2sb]

No it not dumnass,Air Force song,check yourself leg!!

[@knitwit7082]

Wrong!! That is the song for the US Air Force, also called "The Wild Blue Yonder." I have been an AF wife for 33 years. We live about 15 miles from Ft Bragg and what was Pope Air Force Base before it was turned over to the Army. Now it is Pope Air Field. The 2 were closely connected because the Air Force C-130's that transport the troops were stationed right next to the Army Post, Ft Bragg. Don't call it Ft Liberty either. It will forever be Ft Bragg. Just another of Biden's dumb decisions.

[@nicholaschavez7260]

@@knitwit7082 If you’re talking about the instrumental bringing them in, yes. However the second song they sing, IS the 82nd ABN song. I think that’s what this original song is addressing.

[@BonnieKetterman-qw8vd]

What happened to.the.sound

[@marietarallo3403]

🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@danmunoz9142]

BIG MISTAKE….presenting an ARMY group with the AIR FORCE song

[@listen2jae79]

funny its not even the Air Force song lol

[@Redraven2967]

Actually kind of fitting since the Air Force was born out of the Army.

[@knitwit7082]

@@listen2jae79 It started out as the song for the "Army Air Corps", which began during the Civil War as the Signal Corps. It is most definitely the "Air Force Song" now. Take my word for it, as I have been married to a US Air Force Airman for 33 years.

[@knitwit7082]

@@Redraven2967 Don't tell my Airman husband that! That is like telling a Marine the Corps was born out of the Navy. There is still competitiveness between the branches. Now we have the Space Force too. I don't know what their song is like...

[@pureogkush4207]

​@knitwit7082 have you ever seen the Jetsons? There song is probably like that 😂

[@revealingserendipity9840]

These guys make me proud to be American. What happened to American pride?

[@RussianDrummer]

When Army whose looks lake a Army.

[@Thomas-uw1gq]

I am sorry for who posted Air force , it is and always was an US Army cadence! We are all brothers and sisters ! US ARMY , VIETNAM VET TOM

[@MAC-ws8fz]

Did YOU catch it? Air Force Song and ARMY Paratroopers!

[@jimwilson7364]

Only group tougher is Delta Force and they are based right beside them

[@oDon44]

Army unit ... band plays Air Force song.

[@lisescheiman5092]

WWII ARMY AIR CORPS❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂

[@beverlyshaffer2464]

You look so handsome in your uniforms.... Hey girls , those are real MEN .. that's what they look like. And .. I know I'm 73 .. I .know. fo fact. !!!