This year's theme is "Living the Legacy - Back to Basics." "Those who came before us set a high standard that we continue to emulate," said Maj. Gen. Jim Huggins, the commanding general of the division.
The week gives active-duty paratroopers a chance to honor and meet veterans. The troopers will compete in a variety of athletic and Airborne contests. Most of the division's 22,000 paratroopers will participate in division review, with troopers in formation on Pike Field. There also will be a memorial ceremony and a joint operational access demonstration.
The division typically celebrates its heritage and welcomes back its veterans the week before Memorial Day. However, large-scale troop deployments have caused the week to be cut back or not held several times in recent years.
The week usually begins with a division run on Monday, sporting events and socials throughout the week, and the division review on Thursday.
We started out the week by heading down to the division run at 6:00 this morning! And even for this "not a morning person" momma it was pretty fun! Of course having "Miss Denise" and "Mr. Chris's mom" come with us made it all the more enjoyable! :) The run started at 6:30 on the dot and watching 22,000 soldiers run past us on Longstreet was quite the sight to behold! I made a video of when John's brigade ran past us - you'll have to excuse my hootin' and hollerin' for John's battalion! We cheered our hearts out for 2P! :)
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| Kiddos watching the run |
Later this week we will attend a 2P picnic, the Division Pass and Review, and on Friday the Division jump. Check back for more videos and pictures! :)
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