The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (P.I.R.) was activated at Camp Blanding, Florida on October 20, 1944.  Sixty-two years later, on October 19, 2004, nearly 200 veterans of the regiment and more than 400 family members and friends, formed ranks once again at Blanding to retire the regimental standard.  Once the standard was encased, it was given to the Camp Blanding museum for permanent display.
What Better Name one of eight coaches that carried veterans to Camp Blanding	Bus Formation as the couches await the 'mount up' command	Escort Service Buses traveled under a police escort of motorcycles and cars	Ted Lee Co F, was decked out in his uniform and headed for the retirement ceremonies (courtesy Stephen Cargile)
Hand Salutes rendered by University of Florida Navy ROTC unit forming a corridor of respect for vets boarding buses heading to Blanding	Veterans & Families filed between the ranks of Naval officer candidates as they headed for their bus (courtesy Stephen Cargile)	Men and Women of the ROTC unit looked sharp in their dress whites as they honored the 508th veterans.	Honors Accorded by Korean War vets and one Army enlisted man who appears to be on active duty (courtesy Stephen Cargile)