173rd Airborne Brigade "Kill & Break Stuff" Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Long-sleeve T-shirt — Next Level 3601
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
Measurements are in inches. Compare with a well-fitting long-sleeve shirt you already own.
| Size | Chest width (laid flat) | Body length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18.5" | 28" |
| M | 20" | 29" |
| L | 21.5" | 30" |
| XL | 23.5" | 31" |
| 2XL | 25.5" | 32" |
Lay the shirt flat on a level surface without stretching. Smooth out folds, then measure straight across from side seam to side seam, one inch below the armhole seams.
Measure body length from the high point of the shoulder beside the neck to the bottom hem.
Chest width is half the garment circumference. Doubling it gives the measurement around the garment, not a recommended body chest size.
Chest-width manufacturing tolerance: ±0.5 inch.
Perhaps the greatest modern day description of the Airborne's purpose, "To kill our nation's enemies and break their stuff" was delivered brigade commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Joshua Gaspard during a change of responsibility address in January of 2025.
- 4.3-ounce, 100% combed ring-spun cotton jersey, 32 singles
- Self 3/8-inch shoulder-to-shoulder binding
- Crew neck
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
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Unit History & Information
The 173d Airborne Brigade was activated on Okinawa in 1963 as a separate airborne brigade. In May 1965, it became the first major U.S. Army combat unit to deploy to Vietnam. Known as the Sky Soldiers, the brigade built a history that included the combat parachute assault during Operation Junction City in 1967. On March 26, 2003, nearly 1,000 of its Paratroopers jumped into northern Iraq, adding another combat airborne operation to that record.