The 82nd Airborne Divisions "Double A" shoulder patch.
The A's stand for "All American," a nickname derived from the fact that in World War I the 82nd's troops came from all 48 States. Learn More
Today the 82nd Airborne Division is known as " America's Guard of Honor," a name given them by General George S. "Blood & Guts" Patton during the occupation of Berlin.
It is now the largest paratroop unit in the Free World. Learn More
During the Vietnam War, the 101st Airborne Division was redesignated first an airmobile division, then later as an air assault division. For historical reasons, it retains the "Airborne" tab identifier, yet does not conduct parachute operations at a division level. It is the only U.S. Army division with two aviation brigades.
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The division was activated on 15 August 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. On 19 August 1942, its first commander, Major General William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that the 101st had "no history but had a rendezvous with destiny." Learn More
82nd Airborne AA Patch€5.00The 82nd Airborne Divisions "Double A" shoulder patch. The A's stand for "All American," a nickname derived from the fact that in World War I the 82nd's troops came from all 48 States. Learn More
82nd Airborne Parawing Patch€4.00Today the 82nd Airborne Division is known as " America's Guard of Honor," a name given them by General George S. "Blood & Guts" Patton during the occupation of Berlin. It is now the largest paratroop unit in the Free World. Learn More
101st Airborne Parawing Patch€5.00During the Vietnam War, the 101st Airborne Division was redesignated first an airmobile division, then later as an air assault division. For historical reasons, it retains the "Airborne" tab identifier, yet does not conduct parachute operations at a division level. It is the only U.S. Army division with two aviation brigades. Learn More
101st Airborne Eagle Patch€5.00The division was activated on 15 August 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. On 19 August 1942, its first commander, Major General William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that the 101st had "no history but had a rendezvous with destiny." Learn More
