ttom is written the unit’s motto “Currahee”.
Featured on the Reverse is a brass country feature of Afghanistan centered and against the black, red, and green colors of the Afghan flag as a field. Further centered on the featured Afghanistan is the 2nd Battalions historic black spade with a white “2”. During WWII the 101st Airborne Division Infantry regiments were represented by playing card symbols, Diamonds for the 501st, Hearts for the 502nd, Spades for the 506th, and Clubs for the 327th Glider Infantry. Above these features and written in white is the predominant location where the 2nd Battalion was deployed during OEF X-XI “East Paktika”. To the right is written “Stands Alone” again heralding back to the units historic translation of the word “Currahee”. At the bottom is written “OEF X-XI: 2010-2011” to commemorate the units time spent deployed. Again along the outer edge of the Reverse is a similar white band denoting the deployment locations for the 2nd Battalion “Gomal, Bermel, Gayan, Zerok, Sarobi, and Orgun” districts.
1. Center of Military History. “2nd Battalion 506th Infantry: Lineage and Honors.” 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association (Airmobile – Air Assault). April 12, 2013. http://www.506infantry.org/2506lineage.htm (accessed November 19, 2013).
2. 4th Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office. “Casing of the Colors: 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry.” 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association (Airmobile – Air Assault). April 8, 2013. http://www.506infantry.org/his4bct/his2ndbn4bctphoto30.html (accessed November 11, 2013).
3. SPC Luther, Boothe L. “TF Currahee Conducts Largest Combined Air Assault So Far.” 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association (Airmobile – Air Assault). October 27, 2010. http://www.506infantry.org/his4bct/his2ndbn4bctarticle65.html (accessed November 12, 2013).
4. SGT Boothe, Luther. “TF Currahee Eliminates Enemy Stronghold during Operation Overlord.” 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association (Airmobile – Air Assault). April 10, 2010. http://www.506infantry.org/his4bct/his2ndbn4bctarticle72.html (accessed November 12, 2013).
5. SSG Graham, Matt. “TF White Currahee Improves ANSF Capability, Secures Border.” 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association (Airmobile – Air Assault). June 21, 2011. http://www.506infantry.org/his4bct/his2ndbn4bctarticle76.html (accessed November 13, 2013).
Contributions provided by LTC Donn H. Hill, Former 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Commander 2010-2011, US Army.