B CO 3:187th AIRBORNE INF

• Historical Lineage: B Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, known as "Rakkasans," traces its roots back to the 187th Glider Infantry Regiment of World War II, later transitioning to airborne status. • Korean War Airdrops: The 3/187th participated in the first and only combat parachute assaults of the Korean War, including the drops at Sukchon and Munsan-ni in 1950 and 1951. • Vietnam Valor: B Company served with distinction in Vietnam, participating in major operations such as Operation Junction City (1967), the largest US airborne operation since World War II. • Desert Storm: In 1991, the 3/187th was among the first units to breach Iraqi defenses during Operation Desert Storm, executing the longest air assault in history at that time. • Global War on Terror: B Co 3/187th deployed multiple times to Afghanistan and Iraq, including significant roles in Operation Anaconda (Afghanistan, 2002) and Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Rakkasan Nickname: "Rakkasan" is derived from the Japanese word for "parachute man," a unique moniker adopted during the regiment's occupation duty in Japan after World War II. • Presidential Unit Citations: The 3/187th has earned numerous Presidential Unit Citations for extraordinary heroism, including for actions at Sukchon, Korea, and Dong Ap Bia ("Hamburger Hill"), Vietnam. • Combat Distinctions: B Company soldiers have received dozens of valor awards, including Silver Stars and Distinguished Service Crosses, for individual acts of heroism in combat. • Legacy of "Hamburger Hill": The battalion, including B Company, fought in the brutal Battle of Dong Ap Bia (Hamburger Hill) in May 1969, a defining moment in Vietnam War history. • Current Role: Today, B Co 3/187th AIRBORNE INF is part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), maintaining readiness for rapid deployment and global contingency missions.