187th Infantry Regiment (United States)
| 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Founded | 1943 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Regiment |
| Part of | 101st Airborne Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Nicknames | Rakkasans (English: Parachutes, lit. 'umbrellas for falling') |
| Motto | Ne Desit Virtus (English: Let valor not fail) |
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| Airborne background trimming for 1st and 3rd Battalions | |
| Beret flashes for 1st and 3rd battalions, currently being worn on the Army Black Beret | |
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The 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment (Rakkasans) is a regiment of the 101st Airborne Division.
As of 2012, the 1st and 3rd battalions are the only active elements of the regiment; they are assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division.