2:327th Infantry

• Origins in World War I: The 327th Infantry Regiment was first constituted in the National Army in 1917 and assigned to the 82nd Division during World War I, seeing combat in France. • Airborne Transition: The 327th became part of the 101st Airborne Division in 1942, earning its place as a storied airborne regiment. • Vietnam War Fame: The 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry (“No Slack Battalion”) gained legendary status for its intense combat actions as part of the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. • “No Slack” Nickname: The battalion’s motto, “No Slack,” arose from its reputation for relentless fighting spirit and never easing up under fire. • Battle of Dak To: 2/327th played a key role in the Battle of Dak To in November 1967, one of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. • Decorations: The battalion has received numerous decorations, including Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and the French Croix de Guerre. • Operation Anaconda: In 2002, the 2/327th was among the first Army units to engage in Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan, fighting in the Shah-i-Kot Valley. • Medal of Honor Recipients: Several soldiers from the 2/327th have been awarded the Medal of Honor, including SSG Clifford C. Sims and SP4 Joe Ronnie Hooper. • Modern Deployments: The battalion has deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, operating in some of the most challenging combat environments. • “No Slack” in Pop Culture: The “No Slack” battalion has been featured in books, documentaries, and news articles, including the book No Slack: The Story of the 2/327th Infantry Regiment and reporting by ABC News.