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A Brotherhood Formed in Sweat and Blood

“America’s Guard Of Honor” AFRICA SICILY ITALY FRANCE THE NETHERLANDS BELGIUM GERMANY

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VIETNAM GRENADA PANAMA PERSIAN GULF OEF/OIF

27 March 17 CHAPTER BULLETIN No. 95

1. MEETING SCHEDULE: Our next meeting will be:

Aprils Meeting: 1:00 PM on 08 April, 2017

VFW Middletown Post #1170, 107 Evergreen Road, Louisville, KY 40243-1439

Mays Meeting:

1:00 PM on 13 May, 2017

Mike Linnigs Get Together

9308 Cane Run Rd

Louisville Ky 40258

So mark your calendar and come on out for a little Airborne camaraderie and a good time. 2. WORD FROM THE VICE CHAIRMAN: The newly elected officers are starting to get a handle on all their responsibilities and should be turning the corner to lead the chapter on to the objective. We have several events coming up so if you can be sure to plug in and come see us, April 8 we will be finalizing our event at the Thunder over Louisville. If you can spare a couple hours to work the table come by the meeting and let us know, If not stop by and see us for Thunder on April 22 in the military section. Also, lunch is at Mike Linnings in May. Would love to see you there. Until then----Keep your feet and knees together. ‘Airborne, All The Way!’

Jody Bramblett Vice Chairman, Kentucky Airborne Chapter 3. NEW, RENEWAL, REINSTATEMENT AND LIFE (AAM) MEMBERSHIPS: . It’s that time again to start thinking about renewing your membership. Thank you for your past support and we look forward to your continued support. Your membership is the most important commodity the National Association and our local Chapter has. Membership is the only reason we exist and the chapter does the best job we can with manpower and financial resources we have to provide activities, camaraderie and updating you with Association and Chapter news. We encourage you to join us at our meetings as well as the various events we put on or participate in throughout the year. You can renew your membership online at: www.kentuckyairborne.org 4. LOUIE MANION MEMORIAL FUND: The Louie Manion Memorial Fund is one way we support our charitable contributions to both the 82d Airborne Division Wounded Warrior Fund, and the Chaplain’s Paratrooper Pantry on Ft.

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Bragg. If you wish to participate please send $12.00 (or as much as you feel comfortable with) to your Kentucky Airborne Chapter. When complete, make checks payable to: Kentucky Airborne Chapter

Mail to: Kentucky Airborne Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association, Inc. 9503 Aylesbury Dr. Louisville Ky 40242

5. W ITHIN THE DIVISION AND FORT BRAGG:

NOTE: These articles and more can be read at http://www.paraglideonline.net/, the FT. Bragg Paraglide newspaper that is published weekly on Thursday. Also, please visit the 82nd Airborne Division website http://www.bragg.army.mil/82ND/pages/default.aspx , for past and current Division information.

6. 2017 CONVENTION: The Orlando All Airborne Chapter, the Daniel S. Campbell All Airborne Chapter and Orlando, FL will again be hosting the 71th National Convention August 9-13, as well as celebrating the 100tb Anniversary of the formation of the 82nd Division. Registration is $100.00 per person, which includes 2 formal dinners and food and drink in the hospitality rooms. The host hotel will again be The Rosen Centre, 9840 International Dr, Orlando, FL, just minutes from many of the Orlando vacation attractions. The rooms are $85 per standard room and for Active Duty the rate is $50 per room (max 4 persons per room). Bring your family and take advantage of the great rates at a world class hotel in one of our Nation's premier vacation spots. Please go to the following link for more information and to register today! Go to the following link for more information and registration: http://www.paratrooperdz.comI2017-national-conventionl

Posted online and also to be included in the Fall 2016 Paraglide is the 71st Convention Program Book Advertisement Specifications and Rates page. This allows Chapters, Members and Businesses the opportunity to support the Association and get their word out to a large portion of the Association Membership. The deadline for submission is 30 June 2017.

Check out the 2017 82nd ABN Div. Assoc. 71st Annual Convention - ORLANDO Facebook page at https:llwww.facebook.comlgroups/479575888817905I?fref=tsfor the latest updates. Also, look for updates on our website under Events.

7. ALL AMERICAN WEEK 2017 (100!!! Anniversary of the 82!!!! Division): Due to popular demand, we are starting registration for AAW on 20 Oct 2016.The registration and flyer will be published in the Fall Paraglide and will be available at our website under Events starting on 20 Oct 2016. Please be sure to use the POC when making hotel reservations. With this being the 100th Anniversary of the 820d Division, the Division is hoping to make this year's AAW a very special occasion for everyone, and will be adding special events to the occasion. Never been back for AA W, then this is the time to come and see an amazing display of the greatest Division in the world. There will be a Veteran portion to the Division

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review again this year and we hope to have hundreds participate again as the Division honors its Veterans as we conduct a pass and review alongside our active duty Brothers on Sicily Drop Zone. It is a great event to be a part of and one no Veteran should miss. Our Fayetteville Chapter will again be whipping up a fantastic BBQ for the attendees at Moon Hall and promises to outdo themselves again

this year. I can't tell you how excited we all are about this year's AAW, and we hope to see all the old faces and some new ones for this year's event. Don't be that guy again who says I wish I had gone. Wishes go nowhere unless you act on them.

Again, registration for AAW will be online and can be paid for on-line or can be done by write in application with an enclosed check. The cost is again $100 and I am sure you will find it money well spent. There will also be a 2017 AA W Challenge Coin this year that can be purchased with your registration or at AA W. They will also be available for purchase on-line and you can have them shipped to you or pay with your registration and pick them up when you arrive to register at AA Wand thereby saving on postage. The Challenge Coin will be available for viewing on our website so check it out. We hope to have a representation of the coin available on the website by 20 Oct.

Auction Baskets: During AAW this year, we will be having nightly auctions at the main hospitality room. We are asking that at least one chapter per state, or the Chapters within a state, combine to donate a basket, that reflects the uniqueness of the state. Please include a list of the items in your basket. Please

notify National of your Chapter s participation so that we can plan accordingly. Your support is greatly appreciated, and we are very thankful for the baskets we have received in the past. They have been a big hit and went a long way in supporting the Association.

8. ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FUND: Please remind your members that the deadline for scholarships

is fast approaching for eligible members and dependents. Applications and additional information are

available online under Quick Links Education Fund and should be mailed to PO Box 87482,

Fayetteville, NC 28304-7484, which is also listed on the bottom of the application. NOTE: This is a

USPS box and, therefore, does NOT accept UPS, FED EX, etc. packages. All questions should be

directed to Allen Schoppe, Treasurer of the Fund. Applications must be RECEIVED no later than 1

November 2016!!

19. DONATIONS TO GENERAL FUND: We are very thankful to our members and supporters who have

donated to the Association and help us to support our 82nd Troopers. Donations of any amount will go a

long way The Association continues to request your donations to the General Fund. A donation of just

$10.00 will go a long way in helping the Association to begin new initiates to support our 82nd Troopers

and Veterans. Donations can be mailed to the National office or made by clicking on the "Donate" tab

found on our website. Thank you for your support.

11. WOUNDED WARRIOR CONTRIBUTIONS: Thank you for your continuing support of the Wounded

Warrior Fund. The Association's Wounded Warrior Fund is an IRS 501(c)3 entity and all contributions are tax

deductible. This year your generous donations were used to bring Wounded Warriors to All American Week and

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to bring Wounded Warriors to our Annual Convention in Louisville, KY. The inclusion of these Wounded

Warriors was a terrific boost for our members and especially for our Wounded Warriors. Please continue to mail

contributions to: 82d Airborne Division Association.

13. UPCOMING ASSOCIATION EVENTS: Chapter publicity of and member attendance at these upcoming Association Chapter and Regional events is encouraged. Registration and hotel information for these events can be found on the Association webpage "Events" link.

a. ANNUAL SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL AIRBORNE DAYS REUNION: June 9th 10th and 11th

, 2017, Ramada Inn US 167, Lafayette, LA. Hosted by the Acadiana (Louisiana) Chapter. For further information call: Randy Vidrine, Phone (337) 684-6175 Cell (337) 288-2730

14. U.S. COMBAT JUMPS APRIL: Date Unit Operation Pers Country A/C Type Jump 02 Apr 67 5 SFG Harvest Moon 356 Vietnam C-130 Day/CE/Mass Tac 14. U.S. COMBAT JUMPS MAY: Date Unit Operation Pers Country A/C Type Jump 07 May 71 MACV-SOG RT Alaska 4 Vietnam C-130 Night/CE/HALO 26 May 03 173 ABCT Iraqi Freedom 954 Iraq C-17 Night/CE/Mass Tac

15. CONTACTING CHAPTER HQ: For whatever reason you would like to talk with us, please do. We always love hearing from follow troopers. We try and make it as easy as possible, and here are all the ways to do it: KENTUCKY AIRBORNE CHAPTER 82nd Airborne Division Association, Inc 9503 Aylesbury Dr Louisville Ky 40242 Phone: (502) 592-5961 E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.kentuckyairborne.org/ Kentucky Airborne Chapter is on Facebook

‘AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY AND THEN SOME!’

Treasurer Kentucky Airborne Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association

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