text: what was the eagle called of the 101st airborne division and what year it began?   that was one of my old units i was with the 101st form 81-83  screaming eagles in the name date of birth august 15, 1942 at camp claiborne, louisiana.  but you can get some more info at  http://www.campbell.army.mil/division.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/101st_airborne_division http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/101abn.htm  all the best;