173rd airborne 4th:503 rock troups

The 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment ("Rock") is a distinguished airborne infantry battalion of the U.S. Army and a key component of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. Activated in 1963, the 4/503rd deployed to Vietnam with the 173rd, where it earned numerous decorations for valor, including Presidential Unit Citations for actions at Dak To and Hill 875. After Vietnam, the unit was inactivated and later reactivated in 2006 in Vicenza, Italy, participating in multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the Global War on Terror. Known as the "Rock" for its steadfastness in battle, the 4/503rd continues to serve as a rapid deployment force, upholding its legacy of elite airborne excellence.