Down From Heaven - The 11th Airborne Division in World War II & Beyond
Christmas Special: 1/40 "Denali" Artic Angels + 511th PIR History
January 7, 202624 min · 3,992 words
Show notes
In this episode, 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm shares a special Christmas message that he prepared for the Arctic Angels of the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment based out of JBER in Anchorage, Alaska. The 1/40 has a long, distinguished history of service to our nation, and Jeremy was honored to share this speech with them to help celebrate the holidays, along with an exciting announcement that you'll have to listen to find out! For more 11th Airborne Division history,
Highlighted moments
the regiment was looking for troopers smart enough for OCS, but dumb enough to jump out of a perfectly good airplane.
“When Mess Hall cooks repeatedly gave the paratroopers attitude, Sergeant John Muntz pulled one of the cooks over the counter and, quote, stomped his teeth out. Customer service improved.”
“He would not leave his men behind. It was a courageous decision that would cost him his life.”
“the 511th's troopers on his honor guard were stealing from his personal stores of wine and caviar.”
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