1:501st ABN INF

The 1st Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment (1/501st ABN INF), known as "Geronimo," was originally activated in 1942 as part of the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. The battalion distinguished itself in major campaigns including Normandy (D-Day), Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. After World War II, the unit served in Vietnam, earning commendations for its actions during the Tet Offensive and other key battles. Today, the 1/501st remains an integral part of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska, maintaining its legacy as an elite airborne infantry unit.