What was “Operation Urgent Fury”?
Caribbean island of Granada. Tested the 82nd airborne’s ability to rapidly deploy 17 hours after notification.
What was “Operation Just Cause”
First, jump since WWII in Panama. The oust a ruthless dictator.
What was “Operation Iraqi Freedom”?
January 2007 2BCT deployed to OIF under General Petraeus
What was “Operation Neptune”?
June 5-6, 1944. Airborne mission during the invasion of Normandy.
What was “Operation Market Garden”?
Combat jump in Holland. September 17, 1944
What was”Operation Overlord”?
It was the amphibious assault on French coast a.k.a. Normandy invasion.