OLD ABE is the name of the U.S. ARMYs 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagle" parachute, here. The historical American Bald Eagle was a unit mascot during the Civil War and was later adopted officially by the 101st Airborne Division. Old Abe stood on a standtion perch during Union battle charges and was twice combat wounded during it's tenure.

OLD ABE is the name of the U.S. ARMYs 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagle" parachute, here. The historical American Bald Eagle was a unit mascot during the Civil War and was later adopted officially by the 101st Airborne Division. Old Abe stood on a standtion perch during Union battle charges and was twice combat wounded during it's tenure.