A history behind the patch of the 82nd Airborne from World War I through current day, featuring a video from the Roving Historian of the 82nd Airborne Division during Vietnam and the Cold war.

The history of the 1st Infantry Division, nicknamed "The Fighting First" or "The Big Red One" after its distinctive shoulder patch, is one of the richest in the United States Army. They have provided continuous service to the country since their organization in 1917.