Family and Friends of the 508th PIR Association are committed to honoring, preserving and communicating the history of the famed 508th Paratroopers—from the Red Devils of WWII to today’s Active Duty 508th based at Ft. Bragg, NC. Learn more about the 508th’s courageous service and achievements spanning WWII, Korea Era, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, NATO Support, Grenada, Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Legendary retired Command Sergeant Major Rock Merritt - Sgt Major Donaldson - Lt. Colonel Browning - retired Command Sergeant Major Puckett

Never leave anyone behind - Very touching WWII brotherhood - Ernie Lamson wheeling George Shenkle around the deck of the US Yorktown