Airborne Apparel Company

08/26/2026

Five years ago.

08/25/2026

As we say farewell to the legendary Dolly, here is a photo of her spending time with the troops during Desert Storm, and a photo of her with soldiers at Fort Hood. Her visit to Hood is on record as“the only good thing to ever happen there. Ever. ”

08/25/2026

Several Navy boys (and a few Cav guys) have requested a topless photo of Dick Winters. It took some digging, but you're welcome.

08/25/2026

85 years ago today (25 AUG 41), 23-year-old Richard “Dick” Winters entered the U.S. Army. Unless you're a dirty nasty l*g, you know the rest.

08/25/2026

After 75 continuous months in the fight, the Sky Soldiers headed home on 25 AUG 71. They were consistently pushed into some of the toughest operating environments in the country, including the war’s only combat jump, suffering nearly 1,800 KIA and 8,400 WIA during their 6+ years in-county, earning 13 Medals of Honor, 4 Unit Citations, 14 Campaign Streamers, and over 6,000 Purple Hearts.

08/25/2026

Anyone else never got coffee on the DZ?

08/24/2026

On this day in 1950, the U.S. Army officially reactivated its first post-World War II Ranger unit, the 1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne). Following the disbandment of all Ranger battalions after WWII, the specialized unit was formed at Fort Benning, Georgia, in response to the need for unconventional warfare capabilities during the Korean War.

08/24/2026

PSYOP DROP

U.S. Army Psychological Operations (PSYOP) forces are specialized units tasked with mastering the art of influence. Operating in small, autonomous teams, PSYOP Soldiers analyze target audiences, develop culturally tuned messaging, and utilize various media—from digital campaigns to face-to-face en...

08/24/2026

Happy Birthday 109th birthday, 82nd! Activated on August 25, 1917, the "All-American" Division has been at the forefront of U.S. military history for over a century. From the fields of World War I to the dz’s and battlegrounds of WWII, Grenada, Panama, Iraq & Afghanistan the 82nd defines readiness and strategic mobility. We honor the legacy and service of the All-Americans, past and present. AATW!

08/24/2026

During August 1944, the 517th PRCT achieved significant military success during Operation Dragoon. Attached to the 1st Airborne Task Force, the 517th conducted a combat jump and subsequent ground operations to disrupt German defenses. By August 24, they had successfully seized key objectives and pushed deep into enemy territory, contributing vitally to the rapid collapse of German resistance in the region.