11th Airborne Division
Military unit
The 11th Airborne Division is a United States Army airborne formation based in Alaska.
First activated on 25 February 1943, during World War II, it was held in reserve in the United States until June 1944 when it was transferred to the Pacific... Wikipedia
Garrison/HQ: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska
Active: 1943–1958; 1963–1965; 2022–present
Commanding General: MG Brian S. Eifler
Command Sergeant Major: CSM Vern B. Daley
Engagements: World War II: New Guinea campaign; Occupation of Japan; Korean War
Nickname(s): "Arctic Angels"; "Angels" (special designation) (hist.)
Notable commanders: Maj. Gen. Joseph M. Swing; Lt. Gen. Ridgely Gaither; Maj. Gen. Wayne C. Smith