The 173rd Airborne Brigade (Sky Soldiers) is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapid forces to the United States European, Africa and Central Commands areas of...

Noted for its roles in Operation Hump and Operation Junction City, the 173rd is best known for the Battle of Dak To, where it suffered heavy casualties in close combat with North Vietnamese forces. …

On May 5, 1965, the Brigade deployed to South Viet Nam as the first US Army ground combat unit in that war. Upon arrival, one battalion of the Royal Australian Army and a battery from New Zealand …

Activated in 1915, as the 173rd Infantry Brigade, the unit saw service in World War II but is best known for its actions during the Vietnam War. The brigade was the first major United States Army ground …

First conceived in 1987, the 173 rd Airborne Brigade National Memorial was finally dedicated on 1 June 2010, at Patriot Park adjacent to the National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning, GA.

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Lt. Col. John Hall, with 173rd Airborne Brigade, talks to a reporter with MLive about his military service history and current duties.

Jul 21, 2025 · The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the U.S. European, African, and Central Command areas of …

The 173rd Airborne Brigade earned a reputation for its effectiveness and bravery in combat. Its paratroopers, known as "Sky Soldiers," demonstrated extraordinary heroism and resilience …

Mar 11, 2025 · The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command …