YourVoice.Now Summary
The Senate designated August 16, 2025, as National Airborne Day, honoring the paratroopers, air assault forces, and special operations warriors who have served the country since the first official Army parachute jump on August 16, 1940. The resolution traces the history of U.S. airborne forces from World War II through Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and the post-9/11 wars, including units like the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and special operations forces across all branches.
Congressional Summary
This resolution designates August 16, 2025, as National Airborne Day.
Legislative Subjects
Commemorative events and holidaysMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsU.S. history
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Passed Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-07-31
- Date Added
- 2026-04-06