Oil Painting & Drawing

"Saint Michael the Archangel, Patron Saint of Paratroopers, defend us in battle, be our defense against wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou O Prince of the heavenly hosts; by the divine power; thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen." In and around the small village of St. Mere Eglise, France became the landing spot of the 82nd Airborne Division in the early morni

New Release: PPC-70 ARTIST: L. Nicholas Smith SIZE: 3" x 3" inches MEDIUM: oil on wood METHOD: freehand brush PORTFOLIO: Petite Paintings Collection SKU#: PPC-70 #armycadence #yellowbird #usarmy #armybirthday #birdonwindowsill #yellowbirdwithayellowbill #wassittingonmywindowsill #withapieceofbread #army #infantry #militaryhistory #paratrooper #82ndairborne #silveroakart #fortbenning #fortbragg #bootcamp

As the traditional New Years song sings, "Should all acquaintances be forgot...for auld lang syne". Its Scottish, roughly translated as "for the sake of old times". America's rapid reaction airborne infantrymen serve in the 82nd Airborne Division. This Division has a rich history of battlefield accomplishments dating back to WWI. I was a 19 year old 82nd paratrooper when our country first sent me to war. This was in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm during the Persian