Paratroopers from across the 82nd Airborne Division constantly train to stay prepared to be called upon and deployed in 18 hours or less at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Oct. 10, 2025. The 82nd Airborne Division maintains an 18-hour recall because it is one of the Army’s designated strategic immediate response forces. The timeline exists to guarantee global employment at scale, not convenience. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Donte Shelton)
