1.   The air force created airborne units versed in machine-gun strafing and rocket-launching operations in support of ground troops.

2.   The airborne units were to secure the flanks of the amphibious assault.

3.   As the airborne units struggled to achieve their goals, the great fleet made its way across the channel to its appointment with destiny.

4.   Also, selected airborne units and interior ministry forces in and around Moscow continue to be well supplied and trained.

5.   The airborne unit was disbanded a year ago.

6.   To provide security in Zaire, American military police officers and an airborne unit will be arriving from Frankfurt and Aviano Air Base in Italy, officials said.

7.   A U.S. Army airborne unit is expected to fly in from northern Italy on Sunday.

8.   A U.S. Army airborne unit lands in Brazzaville on Sunday to prepare for the possible evacuation of Americans and other foreigners from neighboring Zaire.

9.   Airborne units already wear maroon berets, Special Forces wear green and are known famously as the Green Berets, and Rangers wear black.

10.   Airborne units wore maroon berets.