Airborne Valor and the Legacy of Courage
National Airborne Day is a tribute to the airborne forces’ valor, and two stories from the 101st Airborne Division during World War II stand out. S/Sgt. Earl Ervin McClung, a tribal citizen of the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington, paratrooper, displayed bravery and skill in battles such as Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. His legacy and Easy Company…
