Outpost: Skyjumpers: Paratroopers in the Pacific War
Aug 16, 2025
While divisions such as the 101st and 82nd Airborne are rightfully famous for their heroic drops into Europe during WWII, fewer people have heard of the 11th Airborne Division or the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. Come to this free special outpost to learn about these daring paratroopers, their gear, weapons, and the unique challenges that the Pacific posed for airborne infantry.
Join us at the Pacific Combat Zone on Austin Street at 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The Outposts are free and open to the public, there is no need for a ticket!