187th Infantry Regiment
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Motto | Ne Desit Virtus ("Let Valor Not Fail") |
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Headquarters | Fort Campbell |
Size | Regiment |
Founded | 1942 |
Branch | United States Army |
Engagements | World War II |
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1958 Lebanon crisis | |
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ID | 2040703 |
About 187th Infantry Regiment
The 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment is a regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. The nickname "Rakkasans" is derived from the Japanese word for parachute. The name was given to the 187th during its tour in occupied Japan following World War II.