506th Infantry Regiment

506th Infantry Regiment

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      506th Currahee DUI Vinyl Decal
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      506th Pocket Patch Vinyl Decal
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      101st Airborne Division WWII Helmet Insignia 13" x 19" Poster
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      Headquarters 506 PIR 12x18 Reproduction
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      1-506th Infantry Regiment Long-Sleeve T-Shirt, Heather Grey, front and back views
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      2-506th Infantry Regiment Guidon Long-Sleeve T-Shirt, Navy Blue, 2/506, front and back views
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      506th PIR Currahee Quarter-Zip Pullover in Black Heather
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      The 506th Infantry Regiment, known as the “Currahees,” is one of the most recognizable regiments in the U.S. Army. Activated in 1942 at Camp Toccoa, Georgia, the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment fought in Normandy, Operation Market Garden, and Bastogne before later serving in Vietnam, Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

      The regiment was activated on 20 July 1942 at Camp Toccoa, Georgia. Its identity was shaped by demanding training around Currahee Mountain before the regiment joined the 101st Airborne Division in 1943.

      World War II

      • Normandy: The 506th jumped into Normandy on D-Day and fought across the division’s southern sector.
      • Operation Market Garden: The regiment made its second combat jump into the Netherlands in September 1944.
      • Bastogne: The Currahees played a major role in the defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.

      Vietnam War

      During the Vietnam War, 1st Battalion and 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry served with the 101st Airborne Division. The division’s 3rd Brigade during the major 1967–1971 period consisted of 1-506, 2-506, and 3-187 Infantry; there was no 3-506 in that brigade.

      At Hamburger Hill (Dong Ap Bia Mountain) in May 1969, 1-506 Infantry participated in the battle, while A Company, 2-506 Infantry was attached as reinforcement. The principal 187th Infantry battalion in the fight was 3-187 Infantry.

      Post-Vietnam and Global War on Terror

      After Vietnam, 506th Infantry battalions served in Korea and later returned to the 101st Airborne Division. In the 21st century, the regiment’s battalions deployed repeatedly to Iraq and Afghanistan.

      Current Status

      • 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment — active with the 101st Airborne Division.
      • 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment — active with the 101st Airborne Division.

      The 506th Infantry Regiment continues the Currahee legacy as part of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).

      Airborne Apparel Company is proud to offer reproductions and unique designs that celebrate the legacy of the 506th Infantry Regiment.