The Talon was the official newspaper of the 17th Airborne Division, published at Camp Forrest, Tennessee (APO 462). Per its own masthead: “Published to maintain and develop morale by the men of, and for the men of, the 17th Airborne Division.” 

Staff:

• Commanding Officer — Major General William M. Miley
• Staff Director — Capt. Max W. Foresman
• Editor-in-Chief — Sergeant William E. Miller
• Feature and Art Editor — Sergeant Nat H. Youngblood

Editorial Staff:

• T/5 H. G. Woodrome — 194th Glider Infantry
• Sgt. J. V. Joyce — SSO
• Sgt. A. F. Novak — 224th Medical Company
• T/5 Robert Silver — 513th PIR
• Pfc. Earl W. Sowers — 193rd (Glider Infantry)