Should the 82nd ABN DIV lose their Airborne Status because of budget cuts?

Never the 82nd should loose there colors

I personally think not everyone in the 82nd should be on jump status. If you are no longer in Brigade or lower capacity. The chances of you ever engaging in an airborne insertion are slim to none. There is no need for the Division staff to rig up, your BCT CDR will be the ground force commander.

NOOOO. WE ARE OUTTA CONTROL!!!

I can't imagine it would. Having served in the 82d multiple times, there is no other unit in the conventional army with as much pride. It would be devastating to the morale of the division (past and present troopers). There are so many other options to the budget concerns.

I was wi9th XVIII Corp when the 101st went Airmobile. Talk about a morale killer. Budget cuts huh. How about all the bonuses given to all Federal employees? 70 Million last year for the IRS. And thats for starters.

SFC(P) (Join to see), in my opinion, no.

I doubt this will ever happen.

I'm sorry...I've got nothing to add here except that I'm laughing.

Having served with the 82nd in 1970-72 with B/2/325 Infantry, it's difficult for me to say I agree with it loosing it's airborne status. Just think about the pride of the division and how these soldiers are willing to go the extra mile. The airborne soldier is a breed ahead of all others. I am against it totally>