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173rd Airborne

U.S. Army

The 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team is an airborne infantry unit in the United States Army. It is based in Vicenza, Italy and specializes in conducting rapid deployment missions. The brigade has a long history of serving in various conflicts and has earned a reputation for its readiness and combat effectiveness. The 173rd Airborne is known for its distinctive maroon beret and its motto, "Sky Soldiers."

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The 173rd Airborne Brigade was first activated in August 1917 during World War I as the 173rd Infantry Brigade.
During the Vietnam War, the 173rd Airborne Brigade made more than 1,700 combat jumps, the most in the history of the US Army.
The brigade earned the nickname "The Herd" during the Vietnam War due to the distinctive elephant symbol on their shoulder patch.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade was involved in Operation Junction City, one of the largest US operations of the Vietnam War.
In 2003, the brigade deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and conducted combat operations in the Baghdad area.
During the War in Afghanistan, the 173rd Airborne Brigade conducted operations in the eastern part of the country, including the Battle of Wanat in 2008.
The brigade has also participated in peacekeeping operations in the Balkans, including deployments to Bosnia and Kosovo.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade has earned numerous awards and decorations, including several Presidential Unit Citations.
In recent years, the brigade has conducted training exercises with European allies as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade is currently stationed in Vicenza, Italy as the US Army's contingency response force for Europe.

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Christopher Dietz

U.S. Army Veteran · 2005 - 2005

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George Graham

U.S. Army Veteran · 1966 - 1967

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U.S. Army Veteran · 1965 - 1967

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About 173rd Airborne

About this Unit

Historical Facts

The 173rd Airborne Brigade was first activated in August 1917 during World War I as the 173rd Infantry Brigade.
During the Vietnam War, the 173rd Airborne Brigade made more than 1,700 combat jumps, the most in the history of the US Army.
The brigade earned the nickname "The Herd" during the Vietnam War due to the distinctive elephant symbol on their shoulder patch.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade was involved in Operation Junction City, one of the largest US operations of the Vietnam War.
In 2003, the brigade deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and conducted combat operations in the Baghdad area.
During the War in Afghanistan, the 173rd Airborne Brigade conducted operations in the eastern part of the country, including the Battle of Wanat in 2008.
The brigade has also participated in peacekeeping operations in the Balkans, including deployments to Bosnia and Kosovo.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade has earned numerous awards and decorations, including several Presidential Unit Citations.
In recent years, the brigade has conducted training exercises with European allies as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade is currently stationed in Vicenza, Italy as the US Army's contingency response force for Europe.