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| US Army to reduce the number of airborne units. |
| 2013-12-04 |
| FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- The legendary Pathfinders have taken their final jump and the Red Devils aren't too far behind. The two paratrooper units -- formally known as the 5th Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division and the 508th Infantry Regiment -- are closing out long histories as a result of the U.S. Army's reconfiguration and budget cutting. Among the changes being made is a reduction in the number of parachute positions across the service. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #1 Sad. Maybe necessary, I don't know. 2nd 508 will live forever. |
| Posted by: Phaising Speaking for Boskone4311 2013-12-04 13:53 |