Soldiers in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) march in a formation on Dec. 14, 2024 at the 80th Battle of Bastogne Commemoration. During the battle, elements of the 101st Airborne Division held off a advance into the city by a much larger German force. 101 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Soldiers have traveled to Bastogne to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge and to honor the heroes and veterans that fought there.