Welcome to the 504 PIR, the best Regimental Association supporting any organization of the U.S. Army.
The purpose of the Association is to establish a permanent organization to preserve the History of the Regiment and further develop the common bond which exists among soldiers who served and are serving in the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment and its supporting units; to provide continuing support of troopers currently serving; to perpetuate the memory of the members of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment who have died in the service of their country; to maintain contact with the members through the gathering and dissemination of information of concern; and to provide for their patriotic assembly in local and national reunions, thereby perpetuating the Airborne Spirit as to heritage and tradition for future generations. The Association shall actively promote membership by all those eligible.
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War is a hunger, devouring of life and leaves pain and
Suffering in survival for those that are embedded deep
Into War’s bitter strife and all so in the hearts and souls
Of those still left alive.
But heartless is a protected American who to soon forgets the need to support and To honor each and everyday his protector’s; be they a Current protector or a Veteran.
A Tribute to Strikehold 504th
August 16, 1940 marked the first official Army parachute jump, validating the innovative concept of inserting United States ground combat forces behind a battle line by parachute.
On August 14, 2002 President George W. Bush issued the following proclamation:
A Proclamation
The history of Airborne forces began after World War I, when Brigadier General William Mitchell first conceived the idea of parachuting troops into combat. Eventually, under the leadership of Major William Lee at Fort Benning, Georgia, members of the Parachute Test Platoon pioneered methods of combat jumping in 1940. In November 1942, members of the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, conducted America's first combat jump, leaping from a C-47 aircraft behind enemy lines in North Africa. This strategy revolutionized combat and established Airborne forces as a key component of our military. Read More...
1st Brigade participates in Fayetteville's Veterans Day Parade.
I would personally like to thank all of you that made a donation to the Association during 2012. Your donations are always welcomed an are always put to good use by the Association. During this past year we have helped the Active Duty Rear Attachment out with purchasing flowers and provided monies to some Troopers that fell on hard times.
The Association was able to ake a donation of $1000.00 to the 82nd Airborne Division Historical Society (Museum) for Wall River crossing stone, which was approved by the Board of Directors in the Charleston, WV meeting.
If you would like to donate your Military Historical item you can do that to the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, (USAHEC). All items are open in display to the. To find more contact Michael A. Mira at 950 Soldier Drive, Carlisle, PA 1703-5021 (717) - 245-4139, email: michael.miral@us.army.mil
All American jumpers earn German wings
FORT BRAGG, N.C. – “You want to fight a German?” asked a jumpmaster to 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers trying to earn German parachute wings here, Oct. 5-7.
Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Lewandowski of the 82nd’s 1st Brigade Combat Team was explaining the differences between how German jumpmasters and American jumpmasters operate, one difference being that a German jumpmaster will physically block an overly-eager jumper from exiting the aircraft if the safe jumping light goes off.
“In my opinion, hands-on learning of how each other operates is very necessary for two forces to work together,” said Lt. Col. Christoph Böcker, a German Army liaison officer assigned to the XVIII Airborne Corps, who made his 101st jump on day two of the event.
The chance for Fort Bragg Paratroopers to earn German jump wings by jumping from a German C-160 aircraft under the direction of German jumpmasters returned again this fall with part two of Operation Federal Eagle, a program founded by the German liaison staff several years ago. Part one is a free fall event that takes place in the spring with German Special Forces jumpmasters.
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Advanced Rifle Marksmanship Photos
Scout snipers with 1-504 continued a weeklong course in advanced rifle marksmanship today and into the night.
1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Photos
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