The 82nd airborne division association put forth a challenge in 1988, to member chapters in all states, to pursue having a bridge in their state designated as an airborne. Organized in october, 1984 the roy benavidez robert patterson all airborne chapter, of the 82nd airborne division association, incorporated was officially chartered in august, 1985. The 82d airborne division is an activeduty, modular airborne infantry division of the united states army. He is the recipient of the distinguished service cross, two silver stars, two bronze stars, and two purple hearts. This is the official facebook page of the 82nd airborne division association. Usa paratroopers recognizes all airborne units that are also approved by the department of defense. Ben vandervoort chapter 82nd airborne division association. We participate in major reunions such as all american week and the 82nd airborne division association. The 82d trains for airborne assault operations into enemydenied areas, with a specialization in airfield seizure. Mihiel, anzio, normandy, holland, vietnam, grenada, panama, and iraq. Fayetteville chapter 82nd air 606 johnson st fayetteville. Simply formed by the troopers that wanted to keep the bonds of friendship alive after the war was over as most returned back to civilian life, along with honoring the memory of friends killed liberating europe. Chapter of the 82nd airborne division association, inc. We are dedicated in preserving the proud airborne legacy, active in veteran affairs and supporting our community.
Washington dc chapter 82nd airborne association posts. On the 82nd airborne division in world war 2 as you were. On august 15, 1942, the 82nd infantry division became the first airborne division in the u. The soldier at the far left is donald swanson from minnesota, and on the far right is james. The 82nd airborne division is an elite parachute nit of the u. This is a photo he took of his gun section on a firing mission during the battle of the bulge. It contains a wealth of vintage black and white photographs, taken by 82nd division photographers, which chronicle the history of the division the all americans from its inception through world war ii. Mike millican alabama dixie eagles chapterpresident. Fayetteville chapter 82nd air 606 johnson st fayetteville, nc. The 82nd along with the 101st were the first ones to drop behind enemy lines in normandy, france a long but worthy read of the history of the all american divisionthe 82nd airborne division that fought in. One of the main objectives of the division, and all airborne divisions was for paratroopers and glider borne forces to seize bridges for regular follow on forces to use. Chartered by the united states congress kentucky airborne chapter 82nd airborne division association, inc.
The official shop of support our paras the parachute regiment and airborne forces charity rcn11977. Helen does not have email, but daughter danielle has contacted us and wants to convey email condolence messages to her mom. The washington dc chapter would like to thank everyone who participated in the 82nd airborne division association 2019 convention. Jan 22, 2020 many units have association chapters i am the secretary of one of the 82nd airborne division local chambers. Please help us remember, honor and teach on saturday, december 14, 2019, at 8. This combat history of the 82nd airborne division in world war ii is a must for any historian or serious student of the war. Schmidt, an infantryman in 1st battalion, 505th parachute infantry regiment, said the most important thing that helped him was the noncommissioned officers that. Battalion, 30th infantry, 3rd infantry division in germa ny from 1988 to. Donna lyons talks with mike lonetto chairman 82nd airborne division association. Washington dc chapter 82nd airborne association home. Is the home of the airborne, the 82nd airborne division and iron mike. The companys filing status is listed as inactive and its file number is 601428519. The registered agent on file for this company is angela surace curci, esq. Americas guard of honor 49 flushing way, louisville, ky 402723175 502 9378234 a brotherhood formed in sweat and.
We are a fraternity of paratroopers from every generation. May 18, 2016 vbob member mahlon sebring was in the 82nd airborne division, 319th glider field artillery, a battery. Based at fort bragg, north carolina, the 82nd airborne division is part of. The history of the 517th parachute infantry regiment. Fayetteville chapter 82nd air 606 johnson st fayetteville nc 28303. The fayetteville chapter provides a permanent organization to serve its members for a lifetime, thereby perpetuating their legacy for future generations. Paratrooper license plates the chapter serves as the liaison for the acquisition of paratrooper license plates for the state of ct dept of motor vehicles. We had a wonderful time hosting our wwii veterans, wounded warriors, and paratroopers past and present in our nations capitol. Vbob member mahlon sebring was in the 82nd airborne division, 319th glider field artillery, a battery. This memorandum should answer many of the questions that individual chapters may have with respect to where we are heading as an organization. It took part in military operations in italy, france, the netherlands and belgium as well as on the territory of the german reich. This is the official website of the 82nd airborne division association.
It contains a wealth of vintage black and white photographs, taken by 82nd division photographers, which chronicle the history of the division the all americans from. As members of this highly respected fraternity, the unit serves with distinction, as a vital part of americas guard of honor. The association does have rooms reserved, but book. Towle moh cleveland chapter of the 82nd airborne division association is one of the oldest chapters in our country. The former national historian for the 82nd airborne division association, he now conducts world war ii battlefield tours in europe and manages. Many units have association chapters i am the secretary of one of the 82nd airborne division local chambers. The following article on the 82nd airborne division is an excerpt from barrett tillman dday encyclopedia. Ben vandervoort chapter 82nd airborne division association, hilton head island, south carolina. The primary mission of the airborne is airfield and seaport seizure.
Chapter has already gone to great efforts to ensure this years. Includes more than 700 biographies of 82nd airborne veterans, personal stories and roster, awards and decorations, five medal of honor recipients, a memorial section and index. It is a network linking past and current us military airborne troops. Your onestop shop for parachute regiment and airborne forces gifts, kit and clothing. Rct at the associations annual reunion, held in colorado springs in 2003. On january 3rd, the 5l7th acting as the left flank regiment of the 82nd airborne division struck south along the salm river. Lawrence anderson, and the divisions nco of the year is staff sgt. South texas chapter, 82nd airborne division association. The 82nd airborne division association was formed out of blood and brotherhood in combat during world war 2. Mahlon sebring, 82nd airborne battle of the bulge association. The 82nd airborne division association, fayetteville chapter in north carolina. The dc chapter of the 82nd airborne division association is again working with wreaths across america with volunteers for wreath placement and sponsoring wreaths.
Division leadership a link to division for your reference. The 82nd airborne fought in north africa, sicily, and italy and were veterans before the 101st airborne screaming eagle division started. Phil nordyke has written a remarkable book about the 82d airborne division that. The 82nd airborne division at fort bragg, north carolina, provides the ability to begin executing a strategic airborne forcible entry into any area of the world within 18 hours of notification. Military veterans where you can quickly find and reconnect with old friends you served with. Usa paratroopers is the place to go to get hooked up. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is 1787462. The official shop of support our paras the parachute regiment and. If you served in any branch of the united states military, consider becoming a member of together we served the largest online community of u. Attention association chapters and members, the cutoff for our first annual association raffle, received in our national headquarters, p. As an added bonus for being a 101st airborne division association member, you can claim a free 1 year. The dc chapter of the 82nd airborne division association is again working. Department of defense requirement to respond to crisis contingencies anywhere in the world within 18 hours.
Paratroopers of different eras came together to bond over their similar experiences during the 63rd 82nd airborne division association national convention held in indianapolis, ind. Our chapter of the 82nd airborne division welcomes all airborne to join us. We have members who have served with the 11th, th, 17th, 82nd, 101st airborne divisions. Bradley at camp claiborne, louisiana, on 25 march 1942, the 82nd airborne division was designated an airborne formation on 15 august and began. The 82nd airborne division is an airborne infantry division of the united states army, specializing in parachute assault operations into denied areas with a u. I want to advertise my military reunion for early 2021, where. Joseph anderson, and battalions from the 82nd airborne division 1st brigade combat team 504 p1rdevils and 2nd. Help us to further develop the bond between current and past airborne forces of the u. This is a wellorganized and extremely well sourced work.
If you would like to contact your local chapter, please call the association hqs at 931. Army whose home base is at ft bragg, north carolina. Update your info update your membership information or transfer chapters. North jersey chapter 82nd airborne division association. On that date, the allamerican division was redesignated as the 82nd airborne division.
Megellas, a life member of moaa and retired army lieutenant colonel, is known as the most decorated officer in the history of the 82nd airborne. The division has the ability to begin combat operations anywhere in the world within eighteen hours of notification. Make checks payable to the 82nd airborne division association educational fund. North jersey chapter of the 82nd airborne division association. Airborne division was deployed in all of the important operations in western europe. Kentucky airborne chapter 82nd airborne division association. On 04 april 2020 the 173rd airborne brigade association aba board of directors conducted a meeting via a live conference call. Unlike many reference books, this one often reads like fiction and moves along at a swift pace. Follow the all american division from its activation in 1917 through campaigns in st. Evergreen state chapter, 82nd airborne division association is a washington wa nonprofit corporation filed on november 24, 1992. Armys newest airborne unit gets secondhand but air. The 82nd airborne division known as the allamericans parachuted into history as americas first airborne division to see combat. Aug 24, 2009 paratroopers of different eras came together to bond over their similar experiences during the 63rd 82nd airborne division association national convention held in indianapolis, ind.
I want to advertise my military reunion for early 2021. The fayetteville chapter provides a permanent organization to serve its members for a lifetime, thereby perpetuating their legacy for. This is a coffee table book about 8 12 by 11 inches in size originally published in 1946. Airborne divisions active, and inactive, we welcome new faces young, old and young at heart. Always at the forefront of some of the heaviest fighting in wwii, the 82nd helped spearhead the allied drive to victory. The washington dc chapter is one of original chapters that formed the basis of the 82d airborne division association.
The 82nd airborne division association is for anyone who ever served in the 82nd airborne division, and anyone who is airborne qualified andor currently serving on active duty on jump status. Become a part of the oldest and largest association of its kind. Below is a photo of tony, smiling and healthy, and helen at the 2012 combined 101st and 82nd airborne christmas party at the amvets in natick, ma. James maggie megellas, world war ii hero and moaa life. After the war it was stationed in berlin as part of the occupying forces. Based at fort bragg, north carolina, the 82nd airborne division is part of the xviii airborne corps. Members of the 82nd airborne divisions company b, 5th squadron, 73rd cavalry regiment unpack a lav25a2 after an airdrop test in 2018. Division associations 2019 convention in washington d. Washington dc chapter of the 82nd airborne association. Explore the south texas chapter, 82nd airborne division association business page in corpus christi, tx. Photo of john marvin steele taken at the paris airport in 1964 signing autographs. Welcome to, home of the greater hartford airborne chapter inc.