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Shoulder sleeve insignia, 82nd airborne division, united states army, known as the all american, of the type used during world war ii. The united states coast guard is the only branch that does not issue its own parachutist badge, but its members are authorized to receive the parachutist badges of other services in accordance with their prescribed requirements. Us army patches flashes and ovals hard cover an illustrated encyclopedia of cloth unit insignia u. One of the most recognized airborne units is that of the 506th due to. United states army deception formations of world war ii. Us army airborne division patches, military gifts and more at. The aa arm patch, worn by all 82nd airborne soldiers, stands for all american, the nickname given to the division when it was first formed at. What and where are the airborne units for the us army. Xviii airborne corps, fort bragg, nc a corps headquarters.
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