Topic: 82nd and 101st Airbourne Divisions 3

Big_Z · November 28th, 2004

I guess I probally shouldn't had posted that, no hard feelings and it was not as a flame type of thing. I have the up most respect for the 101st, my mom begs me not to join them.

Duty Honor Country · November 28th, 2004

it's all good man

I did not take offence and neither did you. We both explained our positions and got eachother to "see the light" without flaming. I consider this a complete successs. Too bad other issues on the forum cannot be solved this easily

So what aspects of the 101st draws you to think about joining the Army?

Big_Z · November 28th, 2004

I feel that light infantry is my calling. I'm pretty set on the 82nd at the moment.

Popeye · January 25th, 2005

^ Same

Charge 7 · January 25th, 2005

Well if light infantry is your calling don't forget the other light infantry division - the 10th Mountain.

r031Button · January 25th, 2005

Isn't 7ID light as well?

My unit was with the 10th Mountain in ww2 when we took Kiska; their unit historians had a field day when out Major took an exchange position with then in Afganistan.

Vitaly · January 25th, 2005

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Originally Posted by soldierzhonor

Its the one post at Ft Campbell where you'll also see the air assault wings worn above the airborne wings due to esprit de corps of the 101st.

Hmmm.... My recruiter does that also, but he is a Cav. Scout and wasn't ever stationed at Campbell (except for duration of Air Assault course).

FO Seaman · January 28th, 2005

I thought the 82nd had a battlion of M551 AAV/RV's?

I'm aiming to be and MP with the 101st.

My most favorite movie Band Of Brothers, E Co. (Curahee/ We stand alone.)

The 101st is the most decorated light infantry division, four presidential citations, I think, maybe less.

DSumner · February 2nd, 2005

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Originally Posted by Doody

edit: oops I forgot the 82nd did a jump in Korea. There was a general in Korea that saved the 82nd from being used in suicide missions. GEN Ridgway took over the ailing 8th Army and turned it into a bunch of fighting men. After the successful airborne operation, higherups wanted to use the 82nd for impossible missions. Since Ridgway commanded the 18th Airborne Corps in WWII, he knew better and protected the 82nd.

Actually, it was the 187th Regiment Combat Team that made the jump. They were operating as a seperate combat unit.

November 28th, 2004	Post 22
Duty Honor Country Milforum Moderator	it's all good man I did not take offence and neither did you. We both explained our positions and got eachother to "see the light" without flaming. I consider this a complete successs. Too bad other issues on the forum cannot be solved this easily So what aspects of the 101st draws you to think about joining the Army? __________________ "The best form of taking care of troops is first-class training, for this saves unnecessary casualties." Erwin Rommel

January 25th, 2005	Post 24
Popeye Optio	^ Same __________________ Geronimo !

January 25th, 2005	Post 25
Charge 7 Master Gunner	Well if light infantry is your calling don't forget the other light infantry division - the 10th Mountain. __________________ "Do not forget your dogs of war, your big guns, which are the most-to-be respected arguments of the rights of kings." - Frederick the Great, King of Prussia

January 25th, 2005	Post 26
r031Button Centurion	Isn't 7ID light as well? My unit was with the 10th Mountain in ww2 when we took Kiska; their unit historians had a field day when out Major took an exchange position with then in Afganistan. __________________ Ducimus: we lead The difference between bravery and stupidity is timining.

January 28th, 2005	Post 28
FO Seaman Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	I thought the 82nd had a battlion of M551 AAV/RV's? I'm aiming to be and MP with the 101st. My most favorite movie Band Of Brothers, E Co. (Curahee/ We stand alone.) The 101st is the most decorated light infantry division, four presidential citations, I think, maybe less. __________________ F.O. Seaman CAP/USAFAUX DoA/DHS Administration Officer Golden Armor Composite Squadron, 15077 Fort Knox, Kentucky 40121

November 28th, 2004	Post 21
Big_Z Primus Pilus Gear	I guess I probally shouldn't had posted that, no hard feelings and it was not as a flame type of thing. I have the up most respect for the 101st, my mom begs me not to join them.

November 28th, 2004	Post 23
Big_Z Primus Pilus Gear	I feel that light infantry is my calling. I'm pretty set on the 82nd at the moment.