Smithsonian Journeys Experts

The former National Historian of the 82nd Airborne Division Association for over twenty years, Steve Mrozek had the rare opportunity to interview many of 82nd’s WWII veterans. Steve is the author and contributor of several books related to airborne warfare and has had an extensive historical museum career.  As a paratrooper himself with over 100 parachute jumps to his credit, he retired from a 26-year career in the Army, which included a tour with the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan. Steve brings a special insight into the soldier's experience and began leading battlefield tours to tell the stories of those who fought there.