Aug 18, 2014 · I can speak to the beret flashes and yes, they are period correct for the 101st Airborne Division in the 1970s. From left to right: 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Squadron, 17th …

Aug 18, 2014 · When the 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION deployed to Europe in for REFORGER '76 I was attending primary school in a Belgian Army Barracks in Germany. Parts of the …

Jan 2, 2025 · The 101st Airborne Division looks a little odd to me, but that could just be wear and tear. The first Aviation Brigade looks OK for a veteran of service in Vietnam. Not sure what the …

Oct 9, 2024 · He joined the Army in 1940 and served in the infantry in Alaska from the outbreak of World War II until 1943 when he volunteered for the Airborne Infantry. He served in the 101st …

Aug 18, 2014 · Some appear to be wearing flashes from the 82nd, such as soldiers from the 101st Division Artillery's 32nd and 320th Regiments wearing the 82nd Division Artillery's 319th …

Jun 26, 2012 · On August 16, 1942, the Army created the first paratrooper divisions, The 101st Airborne Division and the Fort Bragg, N.C.-based 82nd Airborne Division would go on to …

Dec 20, 2008 · Here is a nice US made variation, that has become the most sought after 101st patch of them all. The velvet officers patch. Mark Bando classifies this patch as the US type 8. …

Jul 11, 2016 · WWII German tank binoculars recovered from a Tiger Tank outside the town of Marvie near Bastogne by Cpl. Frank Carpenter C Co. 2d Platoon 501st Parachute Infantry …

May 10, 2008 · Rather than allow this setback to destroy the morale and aggressive spirit of the Ranger Company, the men in Company L took this bitter lesson learned and continued to …

Jan 29, 2007 · Lowell said that the competition between the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions was very tense and so he believes it's because the 82nd Airborne was bummed they hadn't …