3:327th Infantry

• Historic Lineage: The 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment ("3/327th"), is part of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the "Bastogne Bulldogs." • World War II Origins: The 327th Infantry Regiment was activated in 1942 and participated in several key campaigns, including the Normandy landings, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. • Vietnam War Valor: 3/327th Infantry, nicknamed "No Slack," served with distinction in Vietnam, engaging in intense combat during Operations like Carentan, and earning a Presidential Unit Citation for its actions. • Legendary Nickname: The battalion's motto, "No Slack," is derived from a World War II expression meaning "no slack in the line," symbolizing their unwavering discipline and toughness. • Air Assault Pioneers: The 3/327th was among the first units to master air assault tactics, using helicopters for fast infantry deployment—an innovation that became an Army standard. • Operation Desert Storm: Elements of 3/327th participated in the 1991 Gulf War, conducting rapid ground assaults and securing key objectives in Iraq. • Afghanistan Deployments: In the Global War on Terror, 3/327th deployed multiple times to Afghanistan, including a noted deployment in Kunar Province in 2010, where it faced some of the heaviest fighting of the war. • Decorations and Honors: The battalion has received numerous awards, including Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and foreign decorations like the French Croix de Guerre. • Medal of Honor Recipients: Several members of the 327th Infantry Regiment have earned the Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. military award for valor, for actions in World War II and Vietnam. • Brotherhood and Tradition: The "No Slack" Battalion maintains a strong sense of camaraderie, with veterans' associations and reunions continuing to honor those who served in its storied ranks.