1:504th PIR 82nd Airborne

The 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (1/504th PIR) is a distinguished unit of the 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Activated in 1942, the battalion parachuted into Sicily and Italy during World War II and famously crossed the Waal River under heavy fire during Operation Market Garden. Throughout its history, the 1/504th PIR has deployed to numerous global hotspots, including the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Panama, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Renowned for its esprit de corps and combat effectiveness, the unit continues to serve as a rapid deployment force for the United States.