HHC 2 BDE 101ST ABN

• Brigade Headquarters: HHC 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division serves as the headquarters company for the 2nd Brigade, controlling its operations and administration. • Nickname: The 2nd Brigade is famously known as the "Strike Brigade," a moniker earned for its aggressive and effective combat actions. • Vietnam War Service: The 2nd Brigade, including its HHC, saw extensive combat in Vietnam, participating in major operations such as Operation Hawthorne and the Battle of Hamburger Hill. • Operation Desert Storm: During the Gulf War, the brigade executed the largest air assault operation in history at that time, moving 155 miles into Iraq to cut off retreating Iraqi forces. • Air Assault Legacy: As part of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), HHC 2 BDE is a leader in helicopter-borne infantry tactics and rapid deployment. • Decorated Unit: The brigade and its headquarters have received multiple unit citations, including Presidential Unit Citations and Valorous Unit Awards for extraordinary heroism. • Global Deployments: HHC 2 BDE has been deployed for peacekeeping and combat missions in places such as Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. • Historic Home Station: The unit is based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, a historic post known for its association with the 101st Airborne Division. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The brigade led the division’s assault into Iraq in 2003, conducting the longest and deepest air assault in history at the time. • Cultural Impact: The 2nd Brigade's exploits have been featured in books, documentaries, and military studies, highlighting its vital roles in U.S. Army operations for over fifty years.