Jamie J. Gular: 82nd Airborne Jumpmaster
National Airborne Day, observed on August 16, is a day to remember in the history of the airborne forces of the United States military. The 82nd Airborne Division, based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is a storied unit with a history of sending their finest paratroopers into combat. Women were
Honoring Thomas J. Lucas on National Airborne Day
August 16, 2025, is National Airborne Day. In celebration, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum would like to honor the story of Thomas “Tom” J. Lucas, who served as a paratrooper in the United States Army in World War II and the Korean War, including participating in a combat jump on D-Day,