Joint Forcible Entry Exercise

U.S. Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division jump from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft April 28, 2009 during a Joint Forcible Entry Exercise at Fort Bragg, NC. JFEX is a primary tool for the 82nd Airborne Division's Brigades to train for real-world contingency operations. Many times, JFEX is the last chance for these units to prepare before assuming "ready" status as the on-call "division-ready brigade".

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[jballzzz]

Eighty-Deuce on the loose!...

JD Saldivar/Sgt

82D Abn Div

82-87

[w2504x4]

Ok I know times have changed but we use to empty a C141 over sicily in 52seconds. When the doors opened we jerked on the anchor line so hard, yelling that we actually broke one one time. Those were the days, Bde mass attacks were beyond incredible to see or be in. However I dont miss being the RTO with a PRC 77 and KY, to all who are still serving, thanks, god bless and Airborne all the way!! 3/504 S2

[2TernsRight]

Until you've experienced you're third flyover for marginal winds in the last bird of a nine-bird mass tactical CE night jump, you're a sport jumper. Thank you for standing your watch, brothers. B/307 (77-80)

[realf1rme]

0:23 guy gets dragged

lol

[williemetoyer1]

@MasterBlaster82d Thanks for explaining this to me I learned something today

[MasterBlaster82d]

@williemetoyer1 The rule dates back to the Army's early history, when both mounted cavalry and infantry units would designate a standard bearer, who carried the Colors into battle. As he charged, his forward momentum caused the flag to stream back. Since the Stars and Stripes are mounted with the canton closest to the pole, that section stayed to the right, while the stripes flew to the left. If you care to remain ignorant, that's your option

[MasterBlaster82d]

@williemetoyer1 Chapter 1, Title 4, United States Code, The full-color U.S. flag cloth replica is worn so that the star field faces forward, or to the flag’s own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observer’s right, and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

[williemetoyer1]

@MasterBlaster82d sounds like bullshit to me with all the rules abvout the flag not touching the ground and stuff thiis does not seem to fit with tradition at all

[MasterBlaster82d]

@williemetoyer1 The reason for the flag worn on the right shoulder looking backwards to you is, a flag in an advancing position as it would be viewed on a staff advancing into battle from the right...If it were worn in the other direction, it would be a retreating flag...My Army doesn't retreat...Now you know

[3IDLukeK]

@williemetoyer1 why? thats the correct way to do it, stars always point to the heart

[williemetoyer1]

I hate the backwards flag on uniform

[usmcoth]

Operation TREASON by the 5th element