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• Historic Lineage: The 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment ("3/327th"), known as the "Battle Force," traces its origins to World War I, having been constituted on August 5, 1917. • 101st Airborne Division: 3/327th is part of the 1st Brigade Combat Team of the famed 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. • Normandy Invasion: While the 327th Infantry Regiment did not parachute into Normandy, it landed by glider on D-Day, June 6, 1944, supporting airborne operations. • Vietnam War Actions: 3/327th earned a formidable reputation in Vietnam, participating in major operations such as Operation Hawthorne and the Battle of Dak To. • Decorations: The battalion has received numerous decorations, including Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and foreign awards like the French Croix de Guerre. • Nickname "No Slack": Though the "No Slack" nickname is primarily associated with the 2nd Battalion, 327th, soldiers from 3/327th are often included in the broader "No Slack Nation" identity due to shared history and operations. • Operation Desert Storm: 3/327th deployed to the Middle East in 1990-1991 as part of the coalition forces in Operation Desert Storm. • Global War on Terror: The battalion has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, conducting both air assault operations and counterinsurgency missions. • Symbolic Insignia: The battalion wears the "Screaming Eagle" shoulder patch, one of the most recognizable symbols in the U.S. Army. • Veteran Comradeship: 3/327th veterans maintain a strong fraternity, organizing reunions and supporting each other through associations such as the 327th Infantry Regiment Association.