The Chicago Chapter is the oldest Chapter in the Association and officially came into being as the Illinois State Chapter on March 25, 1946. On 15 April, 1948, the Illinois State Chapter reorganized to make room for more Illinois paratroopers and formally received its charter as the Chicago Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association.
The 82nd Airborne Division Association was honored on November 5, 1990 as it received a Congressional Charter and formal recognition from The United States Congress.
We invite all paratroopers and glidermen with any tie or interest to the Chicago area to join us as a member. It is only through our 'Airborne Bond' that we can help fellow troopers and maintain our connections.
SPECIAL HISTORICAL ITEM NOW AVAILABLE
The Chicago Chapter presents a piece of history no paratrooper should be without. Recently discovered records (LP.. thats vinyl records for you young guns) have been digitally recorded in order to provide paratroopers the chance to hear rare recordings from our history. Over one hour of audio that includes:
- 'The All American Soldier' a six part series from the 1940s about the WWII exploits of the famed 82nd Airborne Division
- 'Division Diary' radio show recorded August 9, 1946 covering the 82nd Airborne
- Virgina 'The Duchess' Marmaduke radio show from July 4, 1956 covering the 82nd Airborne history during the 82nd Association National Convention in Chicago
Click here to order your copy for only $20 (plus $2.50 s/h)
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