HHC 2:505 82ABN Fort Bragg

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (HHC 2/505), is a key unit within the 82nd Airborne Division, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The battalion traces its origins to World War II, where the 505th PIR made combat jumps in Sicily, Salerno, Normandy, and the Netherlands, earning a distinguished reputation for valor and effectiveness. In the decades since, HHC 2/505 has provided critical command and control, supporting airborne operations in conflicts such as Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. The unit continues to serve as a rapid-deployment force, maintaining its legacy of excellence within the storied 82nd Airborne Division.