Activated in 1915, as the 173rd Infantry Brigade, the unit saw service in World War II but is best known for its actions during the Vietnam War. The brigade was the first major United States …

In May 1965, the 173d Airborne Brigade deployed to Southeast Asia to support the embattled government of South Vietnam. The Brigade’s lead elements arrived in country on 5 May 1965, …

At the peak of its deployment in Vietnam, the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) comprised over 7,000 soldiers. The brigade was the first unit sent into War Zone D to destroy enemy base …

Feb 23, 2017 · Medics of the U.S. 173rd Airborne brigade give aid and plasma to a wounded buddy as fighting continues around them in jungles of Phuoc Tuy Province, about 30 miles …

Nov 20, 2023 · On November 8, 1965, in the heart of war zone 'D' in Vietnam, the 173rd Airborne Brigade embarked on 'Operation Hump,' a fateful day when they found themselves ambushed …

In 1965, the Brigade became the first major unit of the United States Army to serve in Vietnam. They conducted the only combat parachute jump of the war in February 1967. During more …

May 2, 2023 · On May 3, 1965, the 173rd Airborne Brigade deployed to South Vietnam. They were the first U.S. Army ground unit committed to the war that would rage on for eight divisive …

Mar 5, 2025 · In 1963, on the island of Okinawa, the U.S. Army activated a unit that would leave an indelible mark on military history—the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Trained for rapid …

May 1, 2020 · A 173rd Airborne Brigade operation of the 4th Infantry Division in the I Corps and II Corps boundary in Binh Dinh Province. The Brigade’s mission was to conduct reconnaissance …

On November 8, 1965, the 173 rd Airborne Brigade during Operation Hump in War Zone D in Vietnam, were ambushed by over 1200 Viet Cong. 48 American soldiers lost their lives that day.