In 1995 the Iron Rakkasans battalion was organized as Task Force 3-187 and deployed to the Sinai Peninsula in July 1995 . The Iron Rakkasans were responsible for the southern portion of Zone C and based at South Camp , Sharm el Sheik , Egypt . During the deployment , they were instrumental in the recovery of casualties from an accident near one of the sector control centers and evacuating them to hospitals utilizing Multinational Forces Helicopters . On 23 November 1995 , the 7.3 Gulf of Aqaba earthquake hit the Sinai Peninsula . Again the Iron Rakkasans performed road recon and rescue operations throughout the peninsula . The Iron Rakkasans earned an Army Superior Unit Award for their actions during the deployment . The unit returned to the United States in January 1996
Gulf of Aqaba earthquake
1995 Gulf of Aqaba earthquake
187th Infantry Regiment (United States)