82nd Airborne Field Artillery Division Patch

82nd Airborne Division Field Artillery Patch – 3.50" x 3.12" Embroidered Patch with Sew-On Backing

Superior Materials: Made with premium polyester thread and durable twill fabric, ensuring long-lasting color and strength.
Advanced Embroidery Technology: Crafted using the most advanced embroidery machinery, guaranteeing intricate detail, sharp lines, and consistent quality every time.
Sew-On Application: Features a traditional sew-on backing for secure, permanent attachment to any fabric surface.
Durable and Washable: Built to endure field conditions and frequent use without fading or fraying.
Versatile Use: Ideal for customizing uniforms, jackets, rucksacks, or commemorative displays.

Formations & Origins
The Field Artillery component of the 82nd Airborne Division plays a vital role in one of the U.S. Army's most elite rapid deployment units. Originating alongside the division's airborne roots in World War II, these artillerymen have supported airborne infantry with precision firepower, mobility, and unmatched speed.

Notable Commanders
The division’s artillery commands have seen exceptional leaders over the decades, many rising through the ranks to higher command roles within XVIII Airborne Corps and U.S. Army Forces Command. These commanders instilled readiness, adaptability, and airmobile artillery excellence across multiple theaters of operation.

Major Campaigns/Operations
From parachuting into Normandy on D-Day to fire support missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, the Field Artillery of the 82nd has been integral to battlefield success. Whether in conventional warfare or counterinsurgency, their motto holds true: “Death from Above.”

Specialized Role/Equipment
The 82nd Airborne Division Artillery (DIVARTY) utilizes airborne-capable howitzers such as the M119 and M777 to provide immediate fire support in austere environments. These lightweight, rapidly deployable artillery systems are essential to the division’s global rapid-response mission.

Acts of Heroism
In every major operation, from WWII through the Global War on Terror, 82nd artillerymen have shown courage under fire—often operating forward of the front lines to provide critical fire support. Their speed, discipline, and accuracy have saved countless lives.

Legacy & Notable Achievements
Known for their role in delivering overwhelming firepower from the skies, the Field Artillery of the 82nd remains a backbone of the division’s combat readiness. Their contribution is essential to the 82nd’s reputation as “America’s Guard of Honor.” This patch is a salute to their legacy of airborne artillery dominance.