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This premium heritage hoodie is crafted to carry their story with the weight and warmth it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50% cotton, 50% polyester — preshrunk heavyweight blend built to endure the cold and the years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront pouch pocket and matching drawstring for a classic, clean look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRib-knit cuffs and waistband for a snug, lasting fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Black, Navy, and White — sizes S through 2XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizing tip: If you prefer a relaxed or baggy fit, go up 1–2 sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUnit History\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivated at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1943, the \u003cstrong\u003e555th Parachute Infantry Battalion\u003c\/strong\u003e shattered barriers as America's first all-Black airborne unit — achieving the coveted jump wings in an era when the military itself was segregated. They stood ready to deploy into combat in the European and Pacific theaters, but history had a different — and equally demanding — mission in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Japan launched thousands of incendiary \u003cstrong\u003eFu-Go fire balloons\u003c\/strong\u003e across the Pacific, targeting America's western forests and civilian population, the Triple Nickles were activated as \u003cstrong\u003emilitary smokejumpers\u003c\/strong\u003e. They parachuted into the rugged Pacific Northwest terrain — mountains, dense forests, and remote wilderness — neutralizing fire threats on American soil in a classified wartime operation that wasn't declassified for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough overlooked by mainstream military history for too long, the Triple Nickles demonstrated that discipline, courage, and excellence know no color. They are a foundational chapter in American airborne and African American military heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWear the Legacy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tshirtgang","offers":[{"title":"Hoodie \/ Black \/ Small","offer_id":49289345269899,"sku":"39481781-S-Black","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ Black \/ Medium","offer_id":49289345302667,"sku":"39481781-M-Black","price":50.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ Black \/ Large","offer_id":49289345335435,"sku":"39481781-L-Black","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ Black \/ X-Large","offer_id":49289345368203,"sku":"39481781-XL-Black","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ Black \/ 2 X-Large","offer_id":49289345400971,"sku":"39481781-2XL-Black","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ Navy \/ Small","offer_id":49289345433739,"sku":"39481781-S-Navy","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ Navy \/ Medium","offer_id":49289345466507,"sku":"39481781-M-Navy","price":50.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ Navy \/ Large","offer_id":49289345499275,"sku":"39481781-L-Navy","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ Navy \/ X-Large","offer_id":49289345532043,"sku":"39481781-XL-Navy","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ Navy \/ 2 X-Large","offer_id":49289345564811,"sku":"39481781-2XL-Navy","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ White \/ Small","offer_id":49289345597579,"sku":"39481781-S-White","price":50.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ White \/ Medium","offer_id":49289345630347,"sku":"39481781-M-White","price":50.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ White \/ Large","offer_id":49289345663115,"sku":"39481781-L-White","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ White \/ X-Large","offer_id":49289345695883,"sku":"39481781-XL-White","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoodie \/ White \/ 2 X-Large","offer_id":49289345728651,"sku":"39481781-2XL-White","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1650\/2411\/files\/image_bd3dd371-85ad-46bf-9bfe-48c263b7dbd3.jpg?v=1686475563","url":"https:\/\/themipbrand.com\/products\/army-airborne-badge-555th-parachute-infantry-bn-ssi-hoodie","provider":"MIP Brand Store ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}