508TH / 4BCT Special Troops Battalion Reproduction Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Long-sleeve T-shirt — Next Level 3601
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
Measurements are in inches. Compare with a well-fitting long-sleeve shirt you already own.
| Size | Chest width (laid flat) | Body length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18.5" | 28" |
| M | 20" | 29" |
| L | 21.5" | 30" |
| XL | 23.5" | 31" |
| 2XL | 25.5" | 32" |
Lay the shirt flat on a level surface without stretching. Smooth out folds, then measure straight across from side seam to side seam, one inch below the armhole seams.
Measure body length from the high point of the shoulder beside the neck to the bottom hem.
Chest width is half the garment circumference. Doubling it gives the measurement around the garment, not a recommended body chest size.
Chest-width manufacturing tolerance: ±0.5 inch.
508TH / 4BCT Special Troops Battalion T-Shirt
- 4.3-ounce, 90% cotton / 10% polyester, 32 singles (Heather Gray)
- Self 3/8-inch shoulder-to-shoulder binding
- Crew neck
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
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Unit History & Information
The 508th Special Troops Battalion served within the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, whose identity was “Fury from the Sky.” The brigade deployed to Afghanistan after its activation and initial training, operated there into 2008, and was ordered to return in 2009. The special troops battalion was part of that brigade organization alongside infantry, cavalry, artillery, and support units.
Its Soldiers brought specialized capabilities to the airborne formation. Contemporary Army reporting on Company A describes combat engineers training in obstacle construction, demolition, tactical movement, and reconnaissance of roads and bridges. Other records place battalion Soldiers in Afghanistan with Task Force Fury in 2009. This reproduction preserves the battalion crest and the brigade’s Red Devil imagery from that period.