D Co 3:187 Inf 101 Abn

• Nickname: D Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division is often referred to as "Delta Company" or "D Co 3/187 INF." • Rakkasans: The regiment's nickname, "Rakkasan," comes from the Japanese word for "parachute man," given to them during the post-WWII occupation of Japan. • World War II Origins: The 187th Infantry Regiment was originally activated during World War II as a glider infantry regiment and later transitioned to an airborne role. • Vietnam War Valor: D Company 3/187 INF saw heavy combat during the Vietnam War, participating in major operations such as Operation Apache Snow and the Battle of Hamburger Hill (Dong Ap Bia). • Battle of Hamburger Hill: In May 1969, soldiers from D Co 3/187 INF played a critical role in the assault on Hill 937, later known as "Hamburger Hill," one of the most intense battles of the Vietnam War. • Decorations: The 3/187th Infantry received multiple unit citations and individual medals for gallantry, including Presidential Unit Citations and Valorous Unit Awards. • Gulf War and Beyond: D Co 3/187 INF participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and has since deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. • Air Assault Operations: As part of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), D Co 3/187 INF specializes in helicopter-borne infantry assaults, a capability unique to the division. • Notable Alumni: Many members of D Co 3/187 INF have gone on to distinguished military careers, including Medal of Honor recipients and high-ranking officers. • Legacy and Brotherhood: The veterans of D Co 3/187 INF maintain a strong bond, holding reunions and participating in regimental associations to honor their shared history and sacrifices.