Recently, Walt Disney World recognized the great service and sacrifice of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Unit with a special flag retreat ceremony and march down Main Street U.S.A at Magic Kingdom Park.
Veterans representing those who served in uniform from WWII until today’s conflicts in the Middle East were honored at the ceremony, which also included musical performances by the 82nd Airborne 16-member chorus and brass quintet band. If you weren’t able to join us in the park, here’s a look at the ceremony.
The 82nd Airborne Division is an elite airborne infantry division of the United States Army, specializing in parachute assault operations into denied areas. Based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the 82nd Airborne Division was in Orlando for the 82nd Airborne National Association Convention to commemorate their Centennial year.
As many of our readers know, The Walt Disney Company was founded by two brothers who served their nation in uniform during World War I – and we have a longstanding tradition of supporting the U.S. Armed Forces by hiring, training and supporting military veterans. You can follow along and stay updated on these stories on Twitter with the #DisneySalutes hash tag.
