Russian Airborne forces VDV with Belarusian allies forces during mass training. | Army Inside

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Together in history, united in the future 🤝 Nearly 80 years ago, citizens of Vicenza and U.S. troops celebrated their victory in the 1945 Battle of Vicenza during World War II. This victory highlighted the enduring friendship and sense of community shared between the American forces 🇺🇸 and people of Vicenza 🇮🇹 #StrongerTogether #FlashBackFriday #Unity | 173rd Airborne Brigade

4.5K views · 316 reactions | Our Paratroopers are hearing the stories and learning about the history of Normandy & Sainte Mere Eglise as Col (Ret.) Keith Nightingale walks us through a moment in history. #AATW #DDay #Normandy #beallyoucanbe #livingairborneculture U.S. Army U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg U.S. European Command (EUCOM) AFN Europe | 82nd Airborne Division | Facebook

Airplane Mode. Today, we commemorate #NationalAirborneDay, honoring the brave men and women of the U.S. #Airborne Forces! On this day in 1940, 48 courageous volunteers from the U.S. Army Parachute Test Platoon made history by completing the first official U.S. military parachute jump at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia. Their daring leap paved the way for the elite Airborne Forces, who have since exemplified valor and skill in defending our nation. | U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excel