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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!

49th Public Affairs Detachment

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Current Personnel:

Sgt. Devyn Adams

Sgt. Jayreliz Batista Prado

Spc. Leon Flowers

1st Lt. Reno Jamison

Spc. Sebastian Johnston

Pvt. Iliana Lopez

Spc. Jadyn Merritt

Spc. Nicole Miller

Sgt. Aiden OMarra

Capt. Amy Petrocelli

Sgt. Jose Segarra

Staff Sgt. Donte Shelton

Staff Sgt. Brandon Thomas

Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Truesdale

Content Online:

Video:

602

Audio:

0

News Stories:

190

Images:

9,146

Graphics:

2

Publications:

0

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

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,...

E3B 2026

03.09.2026 | Photo by Spc. Nicole Miller

A Paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division practices grenade throws during the Expert Infantryman Badge, Expert Soldier Badge and Expert...

Twin Paratroopers take part in an airborne operation

01.30.2026 | Photo by Spc. Noe Cork

2Lt. Santiago Bermudez, a Paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, turns to jump out the aircraft door during an airborne operation on...

49th PAD Paratrooper | HDZ

01.28.2026 | Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Truesdale

Sgt. Aiden O’Marra, a paratrooper assigned to the 49th Public Affairs Detachment "War Correspondents", Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion,...

Panther Avalanche (Overland AI)

01.29.2026 | Photo by Spc. Nicole Miller

The ULTRA is staged for a reconnaissance mission during Panther Avalanche at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2026. The ULTRA is a fully...

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Recent Videos

Paratroopers prepare to jump onto Sicily DZ

02.12.2026 | Video by Sgt. Aiden OMarra

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division conduct sustained airborne training and pre-flight procedures before jumping onto Sicily drop...

Fort Bragg any time, any day, any week, any season

02.05.2026 | Video by Sgt. Aiden OMarra

A snapshot into Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2026. Paratroopers conduct a variety of...

Panther Avalanche 2026

01.29.2026 | Video by Sgt. Jayreliz Batista Prado

Paratroopers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division execute Panther Avalanche during a training exercise at Fort Bragg, North...

Panther Avalanche 2026 - ULTRA By OVERLAND AI |...

01.29.2026 | Video by Spc. Jadyn Merritt

Paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division operate the ULTRA...

Panther Avalanche - PWE Prep

01.27.2026 | Video by Pfc. Ra Hetep

Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment "Panthers," 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd...

Panther Avalanche: Drone Operation

01.29.2026 | Video by Sgt. Jayreliz Batista Prado

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division operate drones during a Command Post Excersice at Fort Bragg, N.C., Jan. 29, 2026. The...

Panther Avalanche Sionyx Footage

01.29.2026 | Video by Pfc. Ra Hetep

Paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division operate the ULTRA...

2-504th PIR Paratroopers Conduct a Airborne Assault...

01.29.2026 | Video by Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Truesdale

Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment “White Devils”, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division...

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Recent News Stories

Twin Paratroopers take part in an airborne operation

01.30.2026 | Story by Spc. Noe Cork

FORT BRAGG, N.C. – For 2nd Lt. Santiago Bermudez and 2nd Lt. Joshua Bermudez, the jump on Jan. 30, 2026, was more than another airborne...

The 82nd Airborne Division recognized outstanding...

07.22.2025 | Story by Spc. Montarius McGlown

Volunteer of the Quarter , July 22, 2025

82nd Airborne Division inducts Hall of Fame Class...

05.21.2025 | Story by Sgt. Dominick Smith

The 82nd Airborne Division is proud to announce the inductees for the All American Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The annual induction ceremony took...

For Paratroopers by Paratroopers: Fighters Union...

02.27.2025 | Story by Spc. Aiden OMarra

A combatives gym called The Fighters Union is made up of Paratroopers from across the 82nd Airborne Division, and enhances lethality amongst the...

‘All American Division’ names 2024 Junior...

05.21.2024 | Story by Spc. Hannah Stewart

The 2024 Junior Paratroopers of the Year were named at the Hall of Heroes, May 21, during the 82nd Airborne Division’s All American Week. The...

UAE delegates visit Fort Liberty for Airborne...

01.26.2024 | Story by Pvt. Noe Cork

FORT LIBERTY, N.C. – U.S. Army senior leaders from across the 82nd Airborne Division welcomed armed forces delegates from the United Arab...

82nd ABN DIV hosts annual best medic competition

01.25.2024 | Story by Spc. Hannah Stewart

Paratroopers from across the 82nd Airborne Division compete for the title of Best Medic, and an opportunity to represent the division at the Army...

Paratroopers train on aeromedical evacuations,...

01.24.2024 | Story by Spc. Hannah Stewart

U.S. Army Paratroopers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, completed simulated aeromedical evacuation training, alongside...

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Graphics

Paratroopers share the title of USAWHC...

02.05.2026 | Graphics by Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Truesdale

A graphic optimized for social media platforms to recognize the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command's Photographer of the Year for 2025! This...

Paratroopers share the title of USAWHC...

02.05.2026 | Graphics by Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Truesdale

A graphic optimized for social media platforms to recognize the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command's Photographer of the Year for 2025! This...

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