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The division still exists to this day and has been involved in many current wars, especially ones in the middle east which include the Iraqi war, the war in Afghanistan, as well the civil war in Syria. Their weaponry and aircraft has improved over the years, as well as how they operate

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Miscellaneous: Most are familiar with the references to the 101st in popular Hollywood films like "Saving Private Ryan" and HBO's "Band of Brothers."

Other films include the 1987 film "Hamburger Hill" starring Don Cheadle, Dylan McDermott and Courtney B. Vance

Other celebrities with close connections include Tom Hanks and Matt Damon for their film roles, Gary Sinise (The Lt. Dan Band), Lee Greenwood, and the Tennessee Titans, which visit the division each year and tour the hospital on post.

The division has also appeared in songs, including "Rooster" by Alice in Chains, and "Screaming Eagles" by Swedish power metal band Sabaton.

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During World War II, it was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord (the D-Day landings and airborne landings on 6 June 1944, in Normandy, France), Operation Market Garden, the liberation of the Netherlands and its action during the Battle of the Bulge around the city of Bastogne, Belgium. During the Vietnam War, the 101st Airborne Division fought in several major campaigns and battles, including the Battle of Hamburger Hill in May 1969.

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Awards: French Croix de guerre with Palm, World War II for NORMANDY (Division and 1st Brigade only)

Belgian Croix de guerre 1940 with Palm for BASTOGNE (Division and 1st Brigade only);

Cited in the Order of the Day of the Belgian Army for action at BASTOGNE (Division and 1st Brigade only)

Belgian Fourragère 1944 (Division and 1st Brigade Only)

Cited in the Order of the Day of the Belgian Army for action in FRANCE AND BELGIUM (Division and 1st Brigade only)

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Insignia:  black embroidered shield with American Bald Eagle head depicted; yellow letter text "AIRBORNE" on black arch that surmounts shield. It was designed and named that way in honor of President Abraham Lincoln.

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It was a regional division based in Milwaukee

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William C. Lee: was a senior United States Army officer who fought in both World War I and World War II, where he commanded the 101st Airborne Division, nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles". Lee is often referred to as the "Father of the U.S. Airborne".

Don Pratt: was a United States Army officer. He was the assistant division commander (ADC) of the 101st Airborne Division and was the highest-ranking Allied officer killed on D-Day.

Maxwell D. Taylor: General Maxwell Davenport "Max" Taylor (August 26, 1901 – April 19, 1987) was a senior United States Army officer and diplomat of the mid-20th century. He served with distinction in World War II, most notably as commander of the 101st Airborne Division, nicknamed "The Screaming Eagles."

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Nickname: It’s nickname was “The Screaming Eagles”. Its significance was that it was named after its shoulder insignia, an American eagle’s head on a black shield.

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History of the Division: It was first organized in August 16, 1942. It had reason or purpose for its creation, it supposedly had a rendezvous with destiny, and the division was to be called on when the need was “immediate and extreme.”