Camp Kilmer

REGIMENTAL INACTIVATION
Having served its nation with flying colors, the 508th's own colors were temporarily encased as the regiment was inactivated at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey on 24 November 1946. Many of the men elected to be discharged from the service but many others decided to make the Army their career and continued serving during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War.

Final Days? This photo is believed to have been taken at Camp Kilmer in the days preceding the deactivation of the 508th. All men are wearing 508th white backgrounds on their jump wings and the French Fourragere can be seen on the uniforms of many. The CIB, however, appears to be largely absent indicating that the majority had not seen combat. Only one individual is identified thus far - Pfc Jose O. Barrena stands 2nd from right in the first row. (Photo courtesy Maria Eugenia Barrena )	Company E, 508th PIR Lt R. W. Durkee, Commanding Camp Kilmer, New Jersey (Photo courtesy William F. Blum, Jr.)