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Living the Legacy - Former 82nd Airborne Division CSM (Part 1 of 3)
82nd Airborne Division
Sept. 1, 2022 | 6:20
This video is the first of a three-part docuseries showcasing the contributions made by the former Division Command Sergeants Major of the "All American" 82nd Airborne Division, earning the much-respected call sign "AA9". They recount their time in the Division, describing the incredible legacy created by paratroopers over many generations. (U.S. Army product by: Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Hornby. VHS Archival footage courtesy of the 82nd Airborne Division Museum.) Video uploaded for archival purposes.
This documentary recounts the experiences of the following former Division Command Sergeants Major:
- Command Sgt. Maj. (R) Steven R. Slocum (Division CSM March 1993-April 1995)
- Command Sgt. Maj. (R) Steven R. England (Division CSM April 1995-June 2000)
- Command Sgt. Maj. (R) Charlie A. Thorpe (Division CSM June 2000-August 2003)
This video is hosted by Division Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Pitt
Topics include:
- How they became "AA9".
- What it means to be a Paratrooper
- Camaraderie and Leadership
- How the Division reacted to the 9/11 terrorist attacks
- How the Division and Fort Bragg have changed over the years
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