HHC 1:508th 82nd ABN DIV

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (HHC, 1/508th), is a distinguished unit within the 82nd Airborne Division. The 508th was originally activated in 1942 during World War II, participating in major operations such as D-Day in Normandy and Operation Market Garden. After periods of inactivation and reactivation, the 1st Battalion was reassigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, where it has since continued to serve with distinction. In recent decades, HHC 1/508th has deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, maintaining its reputation for excellence as an elite airborne infantry unit.