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82 airborne C company 2nd 508
U.S. Army
C Company, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) is a distinguished unit within the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. Activated during World War II, the 2-508th PIR parachuted into Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, playing a crucial role in securing key objectives behind enemy lines. The battalion continued to serve with distinction in major campaigns such as Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. In the years since, C Company has participated in numerous operations, maintaining a legacy of airborne excellence and rapid deployment in defense of U.S. interests worldwide.
