HHC 3rd Brigade, 101st ABN

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), also known as the "Rakkasans," traces its lineage to the activation of the 187th Infantry Regiment during World War II. The brigade distinguished itself in major operations such as Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge, later earning renown for its airborne assaults during the Korean War. Reactivated as part of the 101st Airborne Division in the Vietnam War, the 3rd Brigade participated in key campaigns, including the Battle of Hamburger Hill. In recent decades, HHC 3rd Brigade has deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, maintaining its reputation for rapid deployment and combat effectiveness.