The Pathfinders Are Gone

An important stage in our history has come to an end. The Pathfinders are gone.

Born of the catastrophic airborne assaults in Sicily in WWII, the Pathfinders were critical to the Division's mission in St. Mere Eglise on D Day.

The last of out Pathfinders returned from Djibouti earlier this month and yesterday our Pathfinder company deactivated. F Company, 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, was the Army's last remaining Pathfinder company.

Our Pathfinders will remain an important part of our rich heritage.