The 71st Airborne Brigade

Year Published: c. 1968 - 1973

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: This short film provides an overview of the operations of the 71st Airborne Brigade of the Texas National Guard and an in-depth look at its paratrooper training program. The 71st Airborne was formed in 1968 from three battalions of the 143rd Infantry; it was headquartered in Houston and lead by General Thomas Blackwell. In 1973 it was reorganized and renumbered the 36th Infantry Brigade (Airborne).