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*[[Lieutenant Commander Ambrose]] was likely named after Stephen E. Ambrose, the author of the book ''Band of Brothers'', which centers on a unit that trained at the actual Camp Currahee. | *[[Lieutenant Commander Ambrose]] was likely named after Stephen E. Ambrose, the author of the book ''Band of Brothers'', which centers on a unit that trained at the actual Camp Currahee. | ||
*Currahee is the Cherokee word for " | *Currahee is the Cherokee word for "Stands Alone." It was the battle cry and credo for the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II and today. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == |