The 101st played an important part in the history of the USA. Many people may know nothing about the 101st but they do know the name, Screaming Eagles. The 101st jumped deep behind enemy lines in World War II. Through the unpopular Vietnam Conflict, they fought many battles. Two hundred forty-eight of them lost their lives to keep the peace.  They were the Lightening of Desert Storm . They fought the wild fires in the western states and now keep the peace in Bosnia. They truly are a National Treasure. I give my thanks to these men and women who fought and served to preserve the freedom of our nation and keep the peace of the world.

                            Bastogne                         Vietnam                              Gander                        Desert Storm

"Airborne All The Way"
By:  Unknown Author

What separates them from the rest
These men with silver wings
Troopers from the sky above
In whom devotion springs
What spirit so unites them
In brotherhood they say
Their answer loud and clear,
"Airborne All The Way"

These are the men of danger
As in open door they stand
With static line above them
And ripcord in their hand
While earthbound they are falling
A silent prayer they say
"Lord be with us forever,
Airborne All The Way"

One day they'll make their final jump
Saint Mike will tap them out
The good Lord will be waiting
He knows what they are about
And answering in cadence,
He'll hear the troopers say
"We're glad to be aboard, Sir,
Airborne All The Way"
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