4:325th AIR

• Origins in World War II: The 4th Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment (4/325th AIR) traces its lineage back to the famed 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, which was part of the 82nd Airborne Division and participated in major operations such as Normandy and Market Garden. • Post-Vietnam Reactivation: The 4/325th AIR was reactivated in 1986 as part of the 82nd Airborne Division’s expansion, becoming a key element of the division's rapid deployment capabilities during the Cold War. • Operation Just Cause: In December 1989, 4/325th AIR parachuted into Panama as part of Operation Just Cause, helping to oust dictator Manuel Noriega and restore democratic government. • “Falcon Fury” Nickname: The battalion is known by the nickname “Falcon Fury,” reflecting both its mascot and its reputation for aggressive airborne operations. • Desert Shield/Desert Storm: In 1990, the battalion rapidly deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Desert Shield and later participated in Operation Desert Storm, showcasing the rapid deployment ethos of the 82nd Airborne. • Peacekeeping in Sinai: In the early 1990s, elements of 4/325th AIR were sent to the Sinai Peninsula as part of the Multinational Force and Observers, supporting peace agreements between Egypt and Israel. • Bosnia and Kosovo Deployments: The battalion deployed to the Balkans in the late 1990s and early 2000s, supporting peacekeeping and stabilization missions during the conflicts in Bosnia and Kosovo. • Global War on Terror: 4/325th AIR has deployed multiple times to Afghanistan and Iraq, participating in combat and stability operations as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Unique Beret Flash: The battalion's distinctive beret flash features a blue and white diagonal stripe, representing its heritage as a glider infantry unit. • Deactivation and Legacy: In 2006, the 4/325th AIR was deactivated and its lineage transferred to other units, but its storied history lives on through veterans' associations and commemorative events within the 82nd Airborne Division.