THE ASSEMBLY AREA

..."No, my neighbors, never think that path is a short one: you must have lions' hearts to go by that way, it is not short and its seas are deep; you will walk it long in wonder, sometimes smiling, sometimes weeping."...

-Attar, Parliament of the Birds

These pages are dedicated to the international airborne brotherhood, especially the men of the 1/501st PIR.

In a world of short notice warfare and contingencies, the mass tactical parachute assualt remains the most rapid and lethal forced entry capability available to the NCA

TOPIC PAGES

THE JUNIOR ENLISTED TROOPER

THE SEPARATE AIRBORNE BATTALION TASK FORCE

COMMERCIAL GEAR THE ARMY WON'T BUY YOU, THAT YOU COULD USE uner construction

COMING SOON!

A LOOK AT THE ARMY'S POSTURE STATEMENT, and of course, my views of it

THE ROLE OF AMERICAN AIRBORNE FORCES IN THE FUTURE

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LINKS

THE GOODS

1st Tactical Studies Group(Airborne) If you're a trooper or care where the Army is headed in the future, visit them. Tons of information and important commentary.

COL Holemans Para Pages "Airborne Central", a must. Jump stories, international airborne units, commentary, etc...

Namin DZ Sign your name and comments along with hundreds of other paratroopers. A good place to locate old buddies. Lots of Hooah! links.

The Drop Zone Virtual Musuem Learn about the original American Paratroopers. If you only hit one of my links, visit this site! Prepare to be awed, and to recieve a lesson in humility.

UNITS

2nd Infantry Division Why did I list a non airborne unit first? Puritis. Do you have it? See what a division can do if it has organic heavy and light units. 2ID has a mix of armor, mech, and air assault infantry battalions.

1/501st Parachute Infantry Regiment The first airborne battalion in the US Army, and currently the only arctic airborne battalion. Lots of pics, and history. Oh yea, my home for three yrs.

1/508th Airborne Battalion Combat TeamLoads of pics with high speed gear. Good history of the 508th, and a cool yet simple main page.

1/75th Ranger RegimentActually the site is a site of a company in 1st BN, but it's a good one!! The most definitve history of Rangers on the Web.

82nd Airborne DivisionThe largest airborne force in the free world. Not a lot here, but hey, it's still the 82nd!!

101st Airborne Division(Air Assault)The legendary 'Screamin Eagles'. Follow the history and deeds of the division from airborne to air assualt!

172nd Infantry Brigade(Separate)The most unique brigade in the Army, and truly the 'frozen choosen'. TONS of info and pics on this page. These guys are CALFEX gods!

25th Infantry Division(Light)Tropic Lightfighters. Good place to get insight on Army role in Pacific Campaigns during WWII. Page takes awhile to download.

10th Mountain Division(Light Infantry)Not a lot of detailed info here, but these guys have been real busy!!

3rd Infantry Regiment'Old Guard'Think Marines look sharp in dress blues? Take a look at these Soldiers. Spit Shine does sometimes have a place, here's one!

3/172nd Infantry Battalion(Mountain)The only mountain infantry battalion in the Army, and it's a Guard unit!! Interesting site for somthing different.

In the near future you will be able to view many more Airborne topics.

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