307 Med 82nd ABN

• Origins: The 307th Airborne Medical Company traces its lineage to World War I, originally constituted as the 307th Sanitary Train, part of the 82nd Division in 1917. • Airborne Integration: The 307th Medical Company was reactivated during World War II and became an organic part of the 82nd Airborne Division, supporting airborne operations. • D-Day Heroics: On June 6, 1944, medics from the 307th parachuted into Normandy with the 82nd, establishing aid stations under heavy fire and saving countless lives. • Combat Jumps: The 307th participated in every major 82nd Airborne combat jump: Sicily, Salerno, Normandy, and Holland (Operation Market Garden). • Operation Market Garden: During the Holland jump, 307th medics set up advanced medical posts behind enemy lines, treating both Allied and Axis wounded. • Vietnam Deployment: The unit deployed to Vietnam in 1968, providing medical support during the Tet Offensive and earning several commendations for valor. • Humanitarian Missions: The 307th has participated in humanitarian missions, including disaster relief after Hurricane Katrina and earthquake response in Haiti. • Distinctive Insignia: The unit’s crest features a maroon cross and wings, symbolizing airborne medical capabilities. • Nickname - "Angels on the Drop Zone": The 307th is affectionately known as "Angels on the Drop Zone" for their life-saving work under fire. • Modern Deployments: The 307th Medical Battalion (now 307th Brigade Support Battalion, Airborne) continues to support 82nd Airborne operations worldwide, including Iraq and Afghanistan.