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49th Public Affairs Detachment

Fort Bragg, NC, US

The 49th Public Affairs Detachment "War Correspondents" is an Airborne heritage SRC-45 unit consisting of Paratroopers that deliver the information advantage to the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, Western Hemisphere Command, U.S. Army and the Joint Force. We are a team of professional communicators that embody the War Correspondent mentality! Through embed missions, the 49th PAD preserves and promotes the Division’s reputation by producing public affairs products that showcase the 82nd Airborne Division commanding general’s priorities: Prepare For War, Care for our People, Project Power and Adapt!

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Current Personnel:

Sgt. Devyn Adams

Sgt. Jayreliz Batista Prado

Capt. Tyler Davidson

Spc. Sebastian Johnston

Staff Sgt. Donte Shelton

Staff Sgt. Brandon Thomas

Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Truesdale

Content Online:

Video:

602

Audio:

News Stories:

191

Images:

9,187

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Publications:

Awards:

Unit with the Most Placements for Images
January 2020

Featured Video

Paratroopers prepare to jump onto Sicily DZ

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division conduct sustained airborne training and pre-flight procedures before jumping onto Sicily drop zone from a CH-47 Chinook on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026. Paratroopers maintain lethality through continuous airborne operations throughout all of Fort Bragg's drop zones. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Aiden O'Marra)

Taken: 02.12.2026 | Video by Sgt. Aiden OMarra

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Recent Images

2BCT Change of Command Ceremony

05.01.2026 | Photo by Spc. Ra Hetep

Col. Timothy J. Leone, the 2nd Brigade Combat Team’s commander, salutes during the Pass in Review at the Brigade’s change of command ceremony...

44th Medical Brigade | Project Hermes - 2026

04.28.2026 | Photo by Spc. Jadyn Merritt

(From Left) Cpl. David Sanchez, a Dental Specialist assigned to 257th Medical Company, 44th Medical Brigade and Spc. Jade Holliday, a Soldier...

Project Hermes 44th MED

04.28.2026 | Photo by Sgt. Aiden OMarra

Pvt. Breana Denk, a medic assigned to the 36th Medical Company Area Support, 44th Medical Brigade assembles a tactical drone during Project Hermes...

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers

04.29.2026 | Photo by Spc. Jadyn Merritt

U.S. Army “Better opportunities for Single Soldiers” qualified service members fill out paperwork before volunteering at the Blind Cat Rescue...

44th Medical Brigade Project Hermes

04.28.2026 | Photo by Spc. Ra Hetep

Soldiers assigned to the 44th Medical Brigade pose for a group photo after completing a field training exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina,...

82nd ABN DIV Best Squad Competition

03.09.2026 | Photo by Spc. Ra Hetep

A Paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division braces himself to jump into the water during the swimming competition of the Division's Best...

82nd ABN DIV Best Squad Competition

04.07.2026 | Photo by Spc. Ra Hetep

A Paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division renders aid to a casualty during the medical lanes portion of the Division Best Squad...

Paratroopers qualify at night in 2026

04.08.2026 | Photo by Sgt. Aiden OMarra

A Paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division qualifies at night...

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Recent News Stories

What Is BOSS? | FORT BRAGG BOSS PROGRAM

04.23.2026 | Story by Spc. Jadyn Merritt

The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program is an Army sanctioned program that was founded in 1989. BOSS was established to improve morale of single Soldiers across the Army by utilizing the four pillars of service. The four pillars of BOSS are life skills, quality of life, community services, and recreation and leisure.