1-15-18 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

Glider pilots were part of the USAAF. They were withdrawn after landing and sent to the rear. Pathfinders were all infantry with additional skills. They remained in the fight with their units and were detached back to make up Pathfinder sections when another drop was planned.

BEAR

all true but how do you explain the apparent paratrooper equipment?

on the far right Gi has leather gloves and wire cutters on cartridge belt

To the left GI sitting appears to have a US flag arm band