If you're a member of the 101st Airborne Division, a part of the U.S. Army, you may want to add the 101st Airborne Patch to your jacket or other item. It's also a great patch to wear if you're a veteran of this elite group. The 101st Airborne has a long and illustrious history, and those who serve in it are very proud of their division. This awesome patch can be found in the US Air Force Patches, which does seem a little odd since the 101st is actually a part of the Army. However, while the Army does usually deal with ground operations, the 101st is actually its modular light infantry division that is specially trained for air assault missions.
The 101st played a crucial part in the D-Day landings of World War II. They brave soldiers assisted in the liberation of the Netherlands and in the Battle of the Bulge. The division later played an important part in a number of battles during the Vietnam War, including the fight for Hamburger Hill. During WWII, the division mainly worked as a ground unit, but starting with Vietnam in 1965, they acted as an airborne unit, and in 1968, they were officially reorganized as such. The main reason for this is that they are airlifted into combat. Many members of the unit graduate from the U.S. Army Air Assault School.
This patch measures three by 4.25 inches and features the 'screaming eagle', the main symbol of the 101st. Above the shield featuring the eagle is an arced section with the word 'Airborne' embroidered in yellow. This is a great patch for those in the division, but it's also a very nice patch to give as a gift to veterans on Veterans Day.
