On December 17, 1944, the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were ordered to move toward Bastogne the following day, where they were to await further instructions. To make this rapid deployment possible, the Oise Base Section pulled every available vehicle off the roads to support both divisions. As reports of German activity near Stavelot intensified, the Commanding General of First U.S. Army redirected the 82nd Airborne Division to secure the area around Werbomont, while the 101st Airborne Divi

69K views · 1.6K reactions | I mean, am I wrong? Thanks again to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment "Bandits", 1st Brigade Combat Team "Bastogne", & the entire U.S. Army for having me & Erik Bartell out for a Spur Ride and to hang rounds. All jokes aside, the military changed my life. I’m honored and privileged to continue to work with my community beyond the battlefield. | Veteran With A Sign | Facebook