The 101st Airborne Division—the "Screaming Eagles" is a U.S. Army modular light infantry division trained for air assault operations. During World War II, it was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord, the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944, in Normandy, France, Operation Market Garden, the liberation of Holland and action during the Battle of the Bulge around the city of Bastogne, Belgium. During the Vietnam War, the 101st Airborne Division fought in several major campaigns and battles including the fight for Hamburger Hill in May 1969. Nickname - "Screaming Eagles" Motto - "Rendezvous With Destiny" Mascot - Bald Eagle a.k.a. "Old Abe" Engagements World War II / Vietnam War / War in Southwest Asia Afghanistan Campaign / Iraq Campaign No glorification, no heroism, just history. © All rights reserved. This Image may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted or trasmitted in any forms or by any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopying & recording without My written permission.