KENTUCKY AIRBORNE CHAPTER
82ND Airborne Division Association, Inc.
“America’s Guard of Honor”
4913 Flushing Way, Louisville, KY 40272-3175
(502) 937-8234
Chartered by
The United States Congress
A Brotherhood Formed in Sweat and
Blood
8 May 2016
CHAPTER BULLETIN No. 81
1. MEETING SCHEDULE: Our next meeting will be:
May Meeting:
1:00 PM on 16 May, 2015
Mike Linnig's Restaurant, 9308 Cane Run Rd,
Louisville, Kentucky, 40258
June Meeting:
1:00 PM on 20 June, 2015
VFW Middletown Post #1170, 107 Evergreen Road,
Louisville, KY 40243-1439
So mark your calendar and come on out for a little Airborne camaraderie and a good time.
2. WORD FROM THE CHAIRMAN: Sorry I’m running a little late this month, it has been a busy spring. On
the 16th of May we are having our annual lunch/meeting at Mike Linnig’s Restaurant, we sure hope to see you there.
All American week this year looks like it will be the biggest one in several years, and a changed format. No Division
Review on Pike Field, but a full day on Sicily DZ with a JOAX (A big Jump) and a mini Division Review all on
Thursday, May 21st. Then this August the National Convention will be in Orlando, FL, and we will be celebrating
the 75th Anniversary of the Airborne. We are also looking at having a meeting/shooting event this summer or early
fall at Knob Creek Range, if you like this idea let us know.
We awarded 6 JROTC 82nd Airborne Division Association Leadership Awards this year. The schools that
precipitated are McCreary Central High School, Stearns, KY; Rockcastle County High School, Mount Vernon, KY;
Buckhorn High School, Buckhorn, KY; Perry County Central High School, Hazard, KY; Elliott County High
School, Sandy Hook, KY; Wayne County High School, Monticello, KY. We salute all 6 Cadet Winners of this
prestigious Award, and if you know a deserving JROTC program have them contact us about this award.
The Association is still struggling to pay its bills, and membership is way down. We will survive! It’s going to
take a lot of work, and support from the membership. You can find all the information about the Associations
financials, and other information on the Associations Website: http://www.82ndairborneassociation.org/
You can now renew your membership online at: www.kentuckyairborne.org I highly suggest that you visit it. We also
have a link on the site to our quartermaster which is run by www.usmilitarymarketplace.com/82nd-airborne-assockentucky-airborne-chapter/?sort=bestselling, and anything you order on the chapter’s page we get a percentage of. Plus
there are some pretty sharp Chapter shirts, sweatshirts and jackets on there. Support Your Airborne Chapter! I look
forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting!
‘Airborne, All The Way!’
Lee Johnson
Chairman, Kentucky Airborne Chapter
“America’s Guard Of Honor”
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KENTUCKY AIRBORNE CHAPTER
82ND Airborne Division Association, Inc.
“America’s Guard of Honor”
4913 Flushing Way, Louisville, KY 40272-3175
(502) 937-8234
Chartered by
The United States Congress
A Brotherhood Formed in Sweat and
Blood
3. KENTUCKY’S MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS: Enclosed are the membership statistics as of 13 Mar, 2015.
Comparison of veteran membership totals with previous years is as follows:
Kentucky Chapter
Total 2013 Total 2014 Current 2015 AAM’s Total Curr. Total Del.
130
135
20
121
141
43
Yes it is time to re-up in your chapter. If your membership card has year 2014 then your membership has expired.
4. NEW, RENEWAL, REINSTATEMENT AND LIFE (AAM) MEMBERSHIPS: I’d like to thank these members
for renewing their memberships with the Kentucky Airborne Chapter or transferring their Life (AAM) memberships
NONE for April
5. 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.
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.
4913 Flushing Way
Louisville, KY 40272
Contributors for April 2015: None
6. W ITHIN THE DIVISION AND FORT BRAGG
a. Congratulations to 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade Trooper Captain Sidney Roberts of 2-82
Aviation Regiment for being selected as one of the recipients of the 2014 General Douglas
MacArthur Leadership Award.
b. Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey visited the 82nd Airborne Division Headquarters in
March to meet with Division senior leaders. SMA Dailey spoke directly with Fort Bragg, N.C.,
troops during a town hall meeting to learn which issues concern them the most. This trip to Fort
Bragg was part of SMA Dailey's battlefield circulation of several Army installations.
c. Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division are scheduled to deploy to U.S. Central Command
this summer in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. About 500 Soldiers from division
headquarters will depart in June for a nine-month deployment. The paratroopers will have a
contingent in Iraq with the remaining based outside Iraq in the U.S. Central Command area of
responsibility.
NOTE: These articles and more can be read at http://www.paraglideonline.net/, the FT. Bragg Paraglide
“America’s Guard Of Honor”
AFRICA SICILY ITALY FRANCE THE NETHERLANDS BELGIUM GERMANY
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VIETNAM GRENADA PANAMA PERSIAN GULF OEF/OIF
KENTUCKY AIRBORNE CHAPTER
82ND Airborne Division Association, Inc.
“America’s Guard of Honor”
4913 Flushing Way, Louisville, KY 40272-3175
(502) 937-8234
Chartered by
The United States Congress
A Brotherhood Formed in Sweat and
Blood
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.
7. ALL AMERICAN WEEK 2015: If you have not heard already, the schedule for AA W has changed
drastically. The largest change is that instead of a Division Review on Pike Field, this year the Division
will be conducting a Joint Operational Access Demonstration (JOAD) at Sicily Drop Zone, followed
immediately by a Division review where the Division will march in from the Drop Zone. Because the
lOAD/Review will be an all-day event, the Memorial will be moved to Wednesday
afternoon, 20 May 2015. All of these changes are shown on the attached schedule. We are hoping to
have the 82d Airborne Division Commander, MG Richard D. Clarke, as our speaker at the Association
Social on Thursday evening, 21 May 2015. Availability at Moon Hall at the Airborne Inn is filling
quickly. If you are planning on attending AA W, it is important for you to make your reservations
quickly. Remember that reservations for Association members are made with Ms. Monica Wells, and is
only for Association members. Those who are not members will have their reservations cancelled in
order to ensure there are rooms available for Association members. If you have not sent in your
application for AA W, please do so quickly, as registrations must be postmarked by 2 May 2015.
Photos Wanted: For those members who will be attending AA W, Mike Lonetto is making a "Back in
the Day" photo display. If you would like to have a photo displayed of you when you were with the 82d,
you can email them to Mike at [email protected] you can bring them with you and it will be
added. Please include your last name and the year.
8. ASSOCIATION ED FUND: ADDRESS CHANGE: The Association's Education Fund has its own 501
(c)(3) bank account and its new address is 82D Airborne Division Association Education Fund, Inc., P.O. Box
87482, Fayetteville, NC 28304-7482. We are combining the Association, Wounded Warrior Fund and Education
Fund post office box addresses in an effort to reduce Association costs. It never to late two donate to the Ed
Fund! The Children of Life Members are eligible, along with recently discharged paratroopers. This year we gave
the most scholarships, 108, and the most money, $142,000, in the history of the Educational Fund. Be proud in
our Association because no other military associations does this for their members and troops.
It's our investment in tomorrow, Send donations to the 82d Airborne Division Association Educational Fund, Inc.,
P.O. Box 87482, Fayetteville, NC 28304-7482.
9. WOUNDED WARRIOR FUND: The Association WW Fund is 501(c)(3) tax exempt for ALL contributions.
WW contributions should be mailed to: 82nd Abn Div Assoc WW Fund, P.O. Box 87482, Fayetteville, NC 28304.
The most recent contribution list and form was published in the WINTER Paraglide and the next is forthcoming in
the Spring issue, also available at the WW link on the Association website.
10. 75th ANNIVERSARY UNITED SATES ARMY AIRBORNE AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS: The 75th
Anniversary of the United States Airborne & Special Operations will be held and celebrated on 12 August 2015 during
the 69th National Convention in Orlando, FL. For more information please contact Carl Bludau-Event Executive
Chairman 361-575-8492, Allen Schoppe-Project Treasurer 281-814-2377, or Ron Rath- Executive Committee 919803-4554. Registration and information on these events were published in the Paraglide and also on the Association's
website at the Events link.
“America’s Guard Of Honor”
AFRICA SICILY ITALY FRANCE THE NETHERLANDS BELGIUM GERMANY
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VIETNAM GRENADA PANAMA PERSIAN GULF OEF/OIF
KENTUCKY AIRBORNE CHAPTER
82ND Airborne Division Association, Inc.
“America’s Guard of Honor”
4913 Flushing Way, Louisville, KY 40272-3175
(502) 937-8234
Chartered by
The United States Congress
A Brotherhood Formed in Sweat and
Blood
11. 2015 NATIONAL CONVENTION: Registrations continue to be received for this year's National
Convention in Orlando, FL. Please remind your members to mail their registration to Caroline Grimsley,
1910 E. Gachet Blvd., Lakeland FL 33813 and to reserve their room with the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840
International Drive, Orland, FL. Hotel reservations can be made at www.paratrooperdz.com Included in
the Winter 2014 Paraglide, and also posted online, is the 69th Convention Program Book Advertisement
Specifications and Rates page. This allows Chapters, Members and Businesses the opportunity to
support the Association. The deadline for submission is 20 June 2015.
12. 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, and also in the Winter Paraglide.
a. 50th Year Reunion Operation ‘Power Pack’: May 2015, in Fayetteville, NC; Event Coordinators John Urbach
(410) 282-0844, [email protected], Jim Drainer (904) 940-9150, [email protected].
b. SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL AIRBORNE DAYS REUNION: June 5th 6th and 7th, in Houston, Texas;
Hosted by Lone Star Chapter, POC is Allen E. Schoppe at 281-814-2377.
c. Sun City "All Airborne" Fiesta VII: July 1-5, 2015, El Paso, TX; hosted by the Roy Benavidez-Robert
Patterson All Airborne Chapter, POC is Rick Trevizo (915) 562-9969, [email protected]
13. E-NEWS BULLETINS: Subscribe to the E-News Bulletin, sponsored by Multiview and updated biweekly, to find out more about what is going on within the Division by going to the Association's webpage
under Bulletins: http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/82adal. The Association receives royalties based on the
number of email subscribers. Please support the Association by subscribing now!
14. VETERANS UPDATE:
a. House Steps Closer to Overhauling Retirement, Week of April 27, 2015, Congress has taken the first and
perhaps historic step toward phasing out the 20-year-or-bust retirement system the U.S. military has used to shape
and retain its career forces since the end of World War II. The replacement plan, as endorsed by the House armed
services' personnel subcommittee, is a blended system that would cut by 20 percent the value of future force
annuities in return for an added tool to build nest eggs earlier — 401(k)-like Thrift Savings Plan with government
matching of service member TSP contributions.
b. TRICARE Offers Overseas Program, Week of April 27, 2015, The TRICARE Overseas Program Point of
Contact Program gives beneficiaries access to a live person that will help answer beneficiary questions, concerns
and help them navigate TRICARE while living overseas. An overseas TRICARE POC can (1) help beneficiaries
enroll in a TRICARE plan overseas; (2) file their medical and dental claims; (3) answer questions about coverage
options and benefits; and (4) navigate TRICARE's electronic self-service options. For help locating your POC,
contact your TRICARE Area Office. To learn more about the TRICARE Overseas Program Point of Contact
Program, visit the TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas webpage at
tricare.mil/Plans/HealthPlans/TPRO.aspx?sc_database=web.
“America’s Guard Of Honor”
AFRICA SICILY ITALY FRANCE THE NETHERLANDS BELGIUM GERMANY
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VIETNAM GRENADA PANAMA PERSIAN GULF OEF/OIF
KENTUCKY AIRBORNE CHAPTER
82ND Airborne Division Association, Inc.
“America’s Guard of Honor”
4913 Flushing Way, Louisville, KY 40272-3175
(502) 937-8234
Chartered by
The United States Congress
A Brotherhood Formed in Sweat and
Blood
c. Fraternity Closed Over Veteran-Abuse Accusations, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Associated Press | Apr 29,
2015, GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The University of Florida closed a fraternity Tuesday after allegations that its
members hurled drunken insults and spat at a group of disabled military veterans at a Panama City Beach resort.
Zeta Beta Tau fraternity's closing, effective immediately, comes a week after the school suspended the fraternity,
which expelled three of its members after finding they had behaved inappropriately. The school previously said it
was charging the fraternity with obscene behavior, public intoxication, theft, causing physical or other harm, and
damage to property. Zeta Beta Tau's Florida chapter has 128 active members. The organization was founded in New
York City in 1898 as a fraternity for Jewish students, who at the time weren't allowed in fraternities. The national
organization agreed to the closure. "We are absolutely disgusted by the accusations that have been made regarding
the behavior of members of this chapter. ZBT has a long history of serving our country, with brothers currently
serving in all ranks of the military," said ZBT Fraternity International President Matthew J. Rubins. The Warrior
Beach group says the frat members were extremely drunk, and were urinating on flags, vomiting off of balconies
and were verbally abusive while the two groups were at the Laketown Wharf Resort last weekend. The veterans
were there for an annual retreat meant to honor their service, and the fraternity had a social function.
d. VA in Tests to Make X-Rays, Other Images Available to Veterans Online, Apr 24, 2015 | by Bryant
Jordan, The Veterans Affairs Department is field testing two new programs to give veterans using VA health care
electronic access to additional records, including X-rays and MRIs. The images would be available for download
via the "Blue Button" feature on the VA's My HealtheVet website, though VA also is working on a way for veterans
to personally transmit the images to another health care provider, including non-VA doctors, when necessary.
"Sometimes the challenge when you have an imaging study done is ... transferring those images to the next consult
-- perhaps it's outside the VA," said Kim M. Nazi, management analyst with the Veterans Health Administration's
office of Informatics and Analytics. Currently, patients have to request the images, which are copied to a CD, she
told Military.com. The VA also is field testing enabling veterans to download and securely transmit a health
summary, again making it easier for a veteran to transfer his or her VA medical information to another doctor,
including outside VA, she said. The Blue Button does not provide veterans with every medical or health record the
VA has on them, however. So a veteran wanting to take a deeper dive -- for example if they planned to file claim
appeal or for a rating increase -- they would need to request copies of everything from their inpatient/outpatient
electronic health record, according to Nazi.
15. U.S. COMBAT JUMPS MAY:
Date
Unit
Operation Pers Country
07 May 71 MACV-SOG RT Alaska
4 Vietnam
26 May 03 173 ABCT Iraqi Freedom 954 Iraq
A/C
C-130
C-17
Type Jump
Night/CE/HALO
Night/CE/Mass Tac
16. 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
4913 Flushing Way,
Louisville, KY 40272-3175
“America’s Guard Of Honor”
AFRICA SICILY ITALY FRANCE THE NETHERLANDS BELGIUM GERMANY
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VIETNAM GRENADA PANAMA PERSIAN GULF OEF/OIF
KENTUCKY AIRBORNE CHAPTER
82ND Airborne Division Association, Inc.
“America’s Guard of Honor”
4913 Flushing Way, Louisville, KY 40272-3175
(502) 937-8234
Chartered by
The United States Congress
A Brotherhood Formed in Sweat and
Blood
Phone: (502) 937-8234
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.kentuckyairborne.org/
Kentucky Airborne Chapter is on Facebook
‘AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY AND THEN SOME!’
Chairman
Kentucky Airborne Chapter
82nd Airborne Division Association
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OFFICIAL:
Joe Steen
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