87th Infantry Division (United States)
| 87th Infantry Division | |
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87th Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 1917–1919 1921–1945 1946–1954 1993–2015 2021–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Training |
| Size | Division |
| Nickname(s) | "Golden Acorn" (special designation) |
| Motto(s) | Stalwart and Strong |
| Engagements | World War I World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Frank L. Culin Jr. Percy W. Clarkson |
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The 87th Infantry Division ("Golden Acorn") was a unit of the United States Army in World War I and World War II. After World War II, the 87th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop became the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, which made the only combat jump in Vietnam and in Iraq. As of 22 September 2021, the rest of the division now exists as a training formation as part of the 84th Training Command.