11th Airborne Division

• The 11th Airborne Division was activated in February 1943 and was known as the "Angels" due to their parachute wings insignia. • During World War II, the 11th Airborne Division fought in the Pacific theater, participating in campaigns in New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon. • The division's most famous operation was the airborne assault on Aparri, Philippines, in 1945, which helped to liberate the country from Japanese occupation. • The 11th Airborne Division also saw action during the Korean War, where it played a key role in the Battle of Inchon in 1950. • One of the division's most famous members was Major Richard Winters, who later became known for his leadership in the Band of Brothers of Easy Company during World War II. • The 11th Airborne Division was officially deactivated in 1958, but some of its units were reactivated and merged with other divisions. • In 1963, the 11th Air Assault Division (Test) was established as an experimental unit to test new helicopter air assault tactics, which later evolved into the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). • The 11th Airborne Division's motto was "Guts and Glory" and its insignia featured a winged sword representing their airborne and combat capabilities. • Several members of the 11th Airborne Division were awarded the Medal of Honor for their bravery and heroism in combat during World War II and the Korean War. • The legacy of the 11th Airborne Division lives on in the airborne and air assault units of the U.S. Army today, carrying on their tradition of excellence and valor in combat.