Tag Archives: 101st Airborne

WHAT’S WRONG WITH THESE PICTURES ?

Posted on Thursday, 30 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

Kit Up published some great photos contributed by the 101st Airborne unit that recently received “brand spanking new” SIG SAUER M17s (a.k.a. P320). The 101st now has a great sidearm in its inventory, but pictures reveal a disturbing weakness in … Continue reading →

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U.S. Army Fields SIG SAUER® M17/M18 Pistols

Posted on Wednesday, 29 November, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Newington, NH (November 28, 2017) – Today the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) became the first unit to field the U.S. Army’s new M17 and M18 Modular Handgun System. The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT) began … Continue reading →

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90 Year Old Screaming Eagle Jumps Again…

Posted on Thursday, 14 June, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Tom Rice, now 90 years old, is a former member of the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles”. On June 6th, 1944, Tom jumped behind enemy lines during the Normandy invasion. To celebrate June 6th, 1944, Tom goes out the door … Continue reading →

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