Celebrating History: 101st Airborne 70th Anniversary

By Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie WidemondAugust 6, 2012

On August 16th, 1942, the 101st Airborne Division came into being. The unit, also known as the "Screaming Eagles," have made a name for themselves, earning many accolades. Seventy years later, the division celebrates its history with a week-long tribute to Soldiers past and present. Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Widemond walks us through a short history of the Screaming Eagles.

Celebrating History: 101st Airborne 70th Anniversary