Welcome to our website... The Acadiana Chapter was Chartered in 1980. We are the one Louisiana Chapter with members throughout Louisiana, but we also have members in Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi. The Acadiana Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association is open to any Paratrooper or Glider qualified veteran. Any member of the 82nd Airborne Division (assigned to the Division on competent orders) is qualified. All members are qualified to hold office in the Chapter and the Association. In addition to the 82nd our membership includes paratroopers who served with the 11th, and 101st Abn Divisions, Special Forces, the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the 551st (Separate) Airborne Battalion.Our meetings are held at the American Red Cross Building in Scott, LA. Call (337) 288-2730 for directions.