3:504th Infantry

The 3rd Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment (3/504th IR), traces its lineage back to the famed 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, activated in 1942 as part of the 82nd Airborne Division. During World War II, the unit distinguished itself in key operations including Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, and Operation Market Garden. In later decades, 3/504th participated in major conflicts such as Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operation Desert Storm, and multiple deployments in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Renowned for its airborne capability and combat effectiveness, the battalion remains a vital component of the 82nd Airborne Division’s rapid response force.