What is the 173rd Airborne Brigade? | Sky Soldiers | Unit Feature Series Episode 3
Description
In this episode, Alex discusses the legendary 173rd Airborne Brigade which is the U.S Army's permanent contingency response force in Europe. As Sky Soldiers they are a decorated Airborne Brigade Combat Team (BCT) based in beautiful locations across Italy and Germany.
Join me as I discuss their history, including how they got their nickname, and provide you with more information on one of the coolest units in the Army.
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