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On #NationalAirborneDay, we celebrate the birth of the @101stAASLTDIV, formed 78 years ago today.
Upon formation, the 1st division commander, Bill Lee, a visionary Airborne Leader, told his troops: "The 101st has no history, but it has a rendezvous with destiny."
On #NationalAirborneDay, we celebrate the birth of the @101stAASLTDIV, formed 78 years ago today.
Upon formation, the 1st division commander, Bill Lee, a visionary Airborne Leader, told his troops: "The 101st has no history, but it has a rendezvous with destiny."
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Now, the 101st has both.
The words of Bill Lee formed the basis for the 101st Airborne Division song, which we'll recite here.
Now, the 101st has both.
The words of Bill Lee formed the basis for the 101st Airborne Division song, which we'll recite here.
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"We have a rendezvous with destiny.
"We have a rendezvous with destiny.
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Our strength and courage strike the spark that will always make men free.
Our strength and courage strike the spark that will always make men free.
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Assault right down through the skies of blue; keep your eyes on the job to be done.
Assault right down through the skies of blue; keep your eyes on the job to be done.
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We're the soldiers of the hundred-first; we'll fight till the battles won!"
We're the soldiers of the hundred-first; we'll fight till the battles won!"
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