555th Parachute Infantry Battalion "Triple Nickels" Polo Shirt

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Honor the groundbreaking "Triple Nickels" of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion with this premium tribute polo. The first African-American paratrooper unit in U.S. Army history, the 555th shattered barriers in the sky while proving their courage on the ground.
Product Features:

Premium cotton pique blend for comfort and durability
Classic polo design with 555th PIB embroidered insignia
Interactive QR code on sleeve - scan to explore their pioneering legacy
Three-button placket with reinforced seams
Available in multiple sizes and colors

The Story Behind the Design:
Activated in 1944, the Triple Nickels earned their wings when segregation kept African-Americans out of combat roles. While initially assigned to ceremonial duties, they proved their mettle during Operation Firefly - conducting dangerous smoke-jumping missions to combat Japanese incendiary balloons on the West Coast. These elite paratroopers made over 1,200 jumps into remote wilderness areas, preventing forest fires that could have devastated the American homeland.
Their precision and professionalism paved the way for military integration.
Scan the QR code to discover how they earned their wings, their secret firefighting missions, and their role in breaking down segregation barriers.
Part of the Legacy Battalion Collection - Where forgotten heroes live on.

• 100% combed ring-spun cotton
• Grey Melange color is 85% cotton, 15% viscose
• Fabric weight: 6.2 oz./yd.² (210 g/m²)
• Classic fit
• Ribbed collar
• Tone-on-tone 3-button placket
• Straight hem with side slits
• Spare button on the inside seam
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh
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Honor the groundbreaking "Triple Nickels" of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion with this premium tribute polo. The first African-American paratrooper unit in U.S. Army history, the 555th shattered barriers in the sky while proving their courage on the ground.
Product Features:

Premium cotton pique blend for comfort and durability
Classic polo design with 555th PIB embroidered insignia
Interactive QR code on sleeve - scan to explore their pioneering legacy
Three-button placket with reinforced seams
Available in multiple sizes and colors

The Story Behind the Design:
Activated in 1944, the Triple Nickels earned their wings when segregation kept African-Americans out of combat roles. While initially assigned to ceremonial duties, they proved their mettle during Operation Firefly - conducting dangerous smoke-jumping missions to combat Japanese incendiary balloons on the West Coast. These elite paratroopers made over 1,200 jumps into remote wilderness areas, preventing forest fires that could have devastated the American homeland.
Their precision and professionalism paved the way for military integration.
Scan the QR code to discover how they earned their wings, their secret firefighting missions, and their role in breaking down segregation barriers.
Part of the Legacy Battalion Collection - Where forgotten heroes live on.

• 100% combed ring-spun cotton
• Grey Melange color is 85% cotton, 15% viscose
• Fabric weight: 6.2 oz./yd.² (210 g/m²)
• Classic fit
• Ribbed collar
• Tone-on-tone 3-button placket
• Straight hem with side slits
• Spare button on the inside seam
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh