101st Airborne Division 1:501Infantry C Company

C Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, is a distinguished unit within the 101st Airborne Division ("Screaming Eagles"), a formation renowned for its airborne and air assault capabilities. Activated during World War II, the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment played a pivotal role in major operations such as D-Day and Operation Market Garden. In Vietnam, C Company and the 1/501st earned numerous commendations for their valor during intense jungle combat. More recently, the unit has served with distinction in Iraq and Afghanistan, upholding the division's legacy of rapid deployment and combat excellence.