ITZ DA RAK BABY!
This one goes out to the Rakkasan Mom that has posted comments on our blogozphere... Thank you very much... I don't know if people remember... But the Rakkasans are the 3BCT (Brigade Combat Team) of the 101st Airborne Division... Under the command of the Steely COL Steele... Hero of the Battle of the Black Sea (aka Blackhawk Down... aka Mogadishu... aka one bad mutha futha... it'z the wallet that says BADMUTHAFUKA MUTHAFUKA!) Of course you place your toughest Brigades with the toughest assignments... They get Salahadin Province... Places like Samarra and Bayji... Betta bring ya six guns kid cuz it is going to be a rough ride... They have already taken losses that makes their resolve toughen like quik-rete... They will not be stopped... They are the best of the best... and the toughest of the tough... and the smartest of the smart... only problem... they don't smile... oh well... I will work on that one... I have already begun a full frontal assault on their smiling cortex of their brains... You see... When you have the fortunate opportunity to pass a Rakkasan as an Officer you receive two wonderful respects... One: a salute sharp enough to cut air molecules... and Two: a proud statement... RAKKASANS! I will admit I was caught off gaurd the first time they did this... I was like woah... not only do they not smile they yell real loud... But always one to make a point... wait no I am not... but I am now... I squeal back... AIR POWER! or LEAD THE WAY! That has received more than its fair share of smirks and smiles... always followed by a joke about the Air Force or the ridiculous 8-point hats... haha... anyways... NOW THE HISTORY OF THE RAKKASANS BABA-BABY!
and another picture of that good looking individual... I am ready for my closeup...
The 187th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 12 November 1942 at Camp Mackall, North Carolina. On 25 February 1943 it was activated and designated as a glider infantry regiment assigned to the 11th Airborne Division. The first mission of the Regiment was to help convince the War Department that an airborne division could fly over water on instruments at night to a target, drop with minimal casualties, and then wage sustained combat operations while being resupplied entirely by air. On 6 December 1943, the Division’s landings were perfectly executed and by dawn the next morning, the objective was taken. The success of the Knollwood Maneuvers proved the effectiveness of the airborne division concept and compelled the War Department to create other airborne divisions.
In May 1944, the Regiment deployed to the southwest Pacific and on the night of 6 December 1944 was attacked by the Japanese 3d Parachute Regiment. The Rakkasans repelled the enemy force and three months later seized Lipa Airfield on Luzon. The 187th fought continuously until January 1945 on Leyte and suffered heavy casualties taking Purple Heart Hill. At Nasugbu Bay, the Regiment performed a para-amphibious assault and fought their way into the jungle to Tagaytay Ridge. They also captured Fort McKinley in the 11th Airborne Division’s attack on Manila and conquered the heavily defended Mount Macolod. At 0100 hours on 30 August 1945, the first planes carrying 187th soldiers left for Atsugi Airfield. This was a momentous occasion; the Rakkasans were the first American and foreign troops to enter Japan in 2,000 years. While serving as part of the American Occupation Force, the Japanese gave the paratroopers of the 187th Infantry Regiment the nickname "Rakkasan", which loosely translated means "falling umbrella."
On 27 August 1950, the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment was reorganized and redesignated as the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. The unit was quickly sent to Korea and within the first month defeated a enemy force of 3,000 soldiers. The Rakkasans then performed a textbook parachute assault and heavy drop at Sukchon-Sunchon. They also defeated the Chinese at the Battle of Wonju, performed another record-breaking airborne operation into Munsan-ni Valley, fought battles at bloody Inje and Wonton-ni, and quelled prison-camp riots at Koje-do. The Rakkasans successes in Korea changed the face of airborne warfare and revitalized interest in the use of paratroopers. It also convinced the Pentagon to reactivate XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
On 13 December 1967, the 3d Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment reported for duty in the Republic of Vietnam. The Rakkasans were called upon to perform many hazardous operations including defense of Bien Hoa Military Base and the US Embassy in Saigon. They were awarded a Valorous Unit Citation for their actions at Dong Ngai and a Presidential Unit Citation for the Battle of Dong Ap Bia Mountain. In battles from the A Shau Valley to the Iron Triangle, the Rakkasans added nine decorations and twelve battle streamers to the Regiment’s proud lineage.
In September 1990, the Rakkasans once again answered the call and began deploying to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during Operation DESERT SHIELD. On 20 and 21 February 1991, two companies from 1st Battalion air assaulted into Objective Weber and captured 434 Iraqi soldiers. On 25 February 1991, the 48th Anniversary of the Regiment, the Rakkasans conducted the largest and deepest air assault operation in history, as it struck 155 miles behind enemy lines into the Euphrates River Valley. This action led to the timely defeat of Iraqi Forces and helped ensure a total allied victory.
The 187th Infantry Regiment is the only airborne regiment in the history of the US Army to fight in every war since the inception of airborne tactics. From glider to parachute to helicopter, the Rakkasans have entered combat in each mode of airborne warfare and has pioneered its implementation. Throughout their history, the Rakkasans have upheld the motto "Ne Desit Virtus – Let Valor Not Fail" and continue to do so today in Iraq.
In May 1944, the Regiment deployed to the southwest Pacific and on the night of 6 December 1944 was attacked by the Japanese 3d Parachute Regiment. The Rakkasans repelled the enemy force and three months later seized Lipa Airfield on Luzon. The 187th fought continuously until January 1945 on Leyte and suffered heavy casualties taking Purple Heart Hill. At Nasugbu Bay, the Regiment performed a para-amphibious assault and fought their way into the jungle to Tagaytay Ridge. They also captured Fort McKinley in the 11th Airborne Division’s attack on Manila and conquered the heavily defended Mount Macolod. At 0100 hours on 30 August 1945, the first planes carrying 187th soldiers left for Atsugi Airfield. This was a momentous occasion; the Rakkasans were the first American and foreign troops to enter Japan in 2,000 years. While serving as part of the American Occupation Force, the Japanese gave the paratroopers of the 187th Infantry Regiment the nickname "Rakkasan", which loosely translated means "falling umbrella."
On 27 August 1950, the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment was reorganized and redesignated as the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. The unit was quickly sent to Korea and within the first month defeated a enemy force of 3,000 soldiers. The Rakkasans then performed a textbook parachute assault and heavy drop at Sukchon-Sunchon. They also defeated the Chinese at the Battle of Wonju, performed another record-breaking airborne operation into Munsan-ni Valley, fought battles at bloody Inje and Wonton-ni, and quelled prison-camp riots at Koje-do. The Rakkasans successes in Korea changed the face of airborne warfare and revitalized interest in the use of paratroopers. It also convinced the Pentagon to reactivate XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
On 13 December 1967, the 3d Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment reported for duty in the Republic of Vietnam. The Rakkasans were called upon to perform many hazardous operations including defense of Bien Hoa Military Base and the US Embassy in Saigon. They were awarded a Valorous Unit Citation for their actions at Dong Ngai and a Presidential Unit Citation for the Battle of Dong Ap Bia Mountain. In battles from the A Shau Valley to the Iron Triangle, the Rakkasans added nine decorations and twelve battle streamers to the Regiment’s proud lineage.
In September 1990, the Rakkasans once again answered the call and began deploying to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during Operation DESERT SHIELD. On 20 and 21 February 1991, two companies from 1st Battalion air assaulted into Objective Weber and captured 434 Iraqi soldiers. On 25 February 1991, the 48th Anniversary of the Regiment, the Rakkasans conducted the largest and deepest air assault operation in history, as it struck 155 miles behind enemy lines into the Euphrates River Valley. This action led to the timely defeat of Iraqi Forces and helped ensure a total allied victory.
The 187th Infantry Regiment is the only airborne regiment in the history of the US Army to fight in every war since the inception of airborne tactics. From glider to parachute to helicopter, the Rakkasans have entered combat in each mode of airborne warfare and has pioneered its implementation. Throughout their history, the Rakkasans have upheld the motto "Ne Desit Virtus – Let Valor Not Fail" and continue to do so today in Iraq.
Ne Desit Virtus indeed my friends... So drop a forte-o to their struggle, strife, and sacrifices... They continue to make their mark on History... But I was thinking... they need something in their life to make it a lil better... maybe some cute animals... what kind...? A Puppy... A Puddy-Tat... hmm... a fuzzy wuzzy Bunny... 
and a rat...
A RAT!!!!
WHAT THE FUSHNIK'N... I WILL SHOW YOU WHAT RAKKASAN'S DO TO RATZ!
GET 'EM LLAMA!
I HAVE YOU NOW...
That reminds me of something... Forgiveness... Today is Sunday and that means you must listen to the fruit of my one-hour re-Catholicization... Today's lesson focused on forgiveness... which is a good trait to have these days... I guess the jist of the whole thing is... If the big G-Money upstairs is willing to forgive you for all the terrible things you have done on this earth... you should take advantage of it... and not waste it... and use it... In one of the stories scribed... there was a city... For this example... let's call it Las Vegas... And over the loud voice of the casinos the Voiceth of God says your city shall be destroyed because you guys are bad... then a miraclous thing happens... everyone puts down their hookerz and becomes good... and so do the hookerz... God does not destroy Las Vegas and we all can enjoy the Buffets as the good people of the earth... So yea... your assignment... Pick one person who has wronged you...
and Forgive them...
no more resentment...
no more angst...
no more ill will...
tough isn't it...
Be Rakkasan tough about it and do it...
you will be a better person for it in the morning...
trust me... I know... that is why my name is Mark
posted by Mariuz at 12:36 PM
2 Comments:
Llamakasan!!
i like the fuzzie bunnie! ah the rat...did i tell you that is apparently my next project? spinalizing rats...yeah...*sigh*. anywho...looks like i missed a lot on your blog! well - hope ur ok.
~C
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