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Guys, Ive heard this from at least to kids in the 82nd. They tell me that in a few years if not sooner, they will become "Air Assualt" just like the 101st. Does anybody now if this is true or not?
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zuluzerosix
07-04-2009, 13:15
blasphemy.
greenberetTFS
07-04-2009, 15:23
I remember when I was in the "eighty douce" and my buddy was in the 101st. He said I was "almost airborne"(AA) and I referred that he was in the "pukin' buzzards".... :rolleyes: That was just after they reactivated the division to "airborne status in 1956"... :cool: .(Richard will correct me if I'm wrong on this date.) Anyway, It is sad that "Jump Wings" may become obsolete,replaced by "air assault wings"(no disrespect),but............;)
Big Teddy :munchin
No more thigh slappin' points of instruction for future troopers in the 82nd airplane gang? Have to see it to believe it! ;)
Utah Bob
07-04-2009, 18:36
It'll be a sad day. Kinda like when the cavalry got rid of their horses.
pjody187
07-04-2009, 18:40
What will happen to Jump School?
Utah Bob
07-04-2009, 18:44
What will happen to Jump School?
May be scaled back just a tad.
Or turned into an amusement park.:confused:
Remington Raidr
07-04-2009, 18:49
this will mean more organic air for the Army. Just sayin'.
Guess they fell they can handle most stuff with 173d and Rangers when it comes to airborne operations. Will be interesting to see if they do it.
The Reaper
07-05-2009, 08:09
The 101st is the largest and most expensive division in the US Army.
I seriously doubt there is going to be sufficient room in the military budget to buy the equipment to duplicate it, or the desire to eliminate our only forced entry division.
Sounds like an outhouse rumor to me.
TR
Ambush Master
07-05-2009, 10:50
The 101st is the largest and most expensive division in the US Army.
TR
Larger than 1st Cav??
They also told me that some hire ups say that it is safer for Rangers and SF to parachute into harms way rather than the "large" 82nd division which would be better suited for "Air Assualt". We will just have to wait and see I guess.
greenberetTFS
07-05-2009, 15:47
The 101st is the largest and most expensive division in the US Army.
I seriously doubt there is going to be sufficient room in the military budget to buy the equipment to duplicate it, or the desire to eliminate our only forced entry division.
Sounds like an outhouse rumor to me.
TR
Boy,I hope your right TR.......:( If it happens it will be a sad day for paratroopers.....:mad: Jump school will be just a memory just like UB said when tanks replaced the horses.........:rolleyes:
Big Teddy :munchin