509th Parachute Infantry Regiment — "Geronimo"
Five combat jumps. One unbreakable legacy.
In November 1942, the men of the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment flew 1,500 miles from England to seize Tafarquay Airport in Oran, Algeria — the first combat jump in U.S. Army history. They called themselves "Geronimo." They earned it.
This apparel honors that legacy. Wear the colors of one of America's most storied airborne units — from the North African landings to the liberation of Europe.
Available Styles
- Classic Tee — from $23.95
- Crewneck Sweatshirt — from $38.99
- Hoodie — from $49.95
- Long Sleeve — from $31.99
Crewneck Sweatshirt Construction
- 50% cotton / 50% polyester
- Pill-resistant air jet yarn
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Set-in sleeves
- 1×1 ribbed collar, cuffs, and waistband with spandex
Unit Heritage
Activated October 1941 at Fort Benning, Georgia as the 504th Parachute Infantry Battalion. Redesignated the 509th PIR, the unit completed five combat jumps across North Africa and Europe during WWII — a record unmatched by any other U.S. airborne unit of the era.