Warlord Games has some awesome metal figures. One of their hands down, best lines, is their US Airborne troops. These highly detailed figures are outstanding. I can't say enough about how much I love these figures.
I picked up a squad blister, which included four troopers armed with SMGs. I really like the bags, packs and kit on these figures. They really have that loaded down airborne look. I also really like how some of them have their jump gloves on.
Four riflemen also came in the pack.
Last I picked up a .30cal MMG team, but based it up to use as a LMG team since the US airborne squads can take a .30cal LMG team.
If you are looking at starting a US Airborne force take a look at the figures from Warlord Games. They are highly detailed, with lots of poses and had almost no casting flaws. Also Warlord has a fairly good range that includes artillery, mortars, anti tank guns, and machine guns to round out your force.
