Happy Birthday, U.S. Army!
Today is Flag Day and it’s also the U.S. Army’s 236rd birthday. Happy Birthday, Army!
Learn all about it at www.army.mil/birthday/236/.
Happy Flag Day, America!
Today — June 14 — is Flag Day in America. Fly ‘em proudly today (and every day!)
Pritzker Military Library: MG John Campbell
On Tuesday, June 14, Pritzker Military Library will host an interview session with Major General John F. Campbell. MG Campbell is the Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division and recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan. One of of MG Campbell’s previous assignments was Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade and 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Visit http://www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org/Home/major-general-john-campbell-and-ann-campbell.aspx for details.
Pritzker Military Library
104 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 374-9333
10:00am interview / live webcast
Cost: Free
June 2011 Chapter Meeting – June 12
All Chicago Chapter members and friends are invited to our June 2011 meeting on Sunday, June 12 at Rock Bottom in Warrenville, IL. We will recap recent events (incl. All American Week, Memorial Day parade), plan for upcoming events, and discuss other interesting topics. Also, our new chapter challenge coins are in stock and available for sale at just $10 each (note: one free coin to all members who attended the 2011 banquet).
The full Rock Bottom menu is available for lunch or drinks, and one lucky member will be drawn to win their lunch paid by the chapter. Feel free to bring your favorite Airborne stories or photos to share with others. Email info@chicagoairborne.com with any questions.
Rock Bottom
28256 Diehl Road
Warrenville, Illinois
Memorial Day parade in Naperville
Our Chicago Chapter is planning to march in the 2011 Memorial Day parade in Naperville, IL on Monday, May 30. This will mark our 4th year marching in the Naperville parade, which is heavily attended by incredibly patriotic locals and always a terrific time. This year, the parade will feature more than 75 groups marching throughout scenic downtown Naperville. Our chapter will march in the 17th position behind our parade banner and chapter flags. All members and friends are invited to march with the chapter. Participants are encouraged to wear their Airborne gear – anything and as much as you like…there is no official dress code. Also, if you have a car/vehicle you’d like to drive in the parade (classic car, convertible, military vehicle), please let me know to coordinate. We would like to have one or more vehicles available for our mobility-challenged members.
Agenda:
08:30 to 10:30 – Marshaling at Centennial Beach parking lot, corner of Jackson Ave and West St. Donuts and coffee will be provided free of charge. Note: all vehicles must arrive by 09:45.
10:30 – Parade step off
12:00 – Memorial Day ceremony at Naperville’s Central Park (end point for the parade)
13:30 – Lunch for parade participants/families at Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 at 908 W. Jackson Ave, Naperville. Parade participants will be bused for free to the Post, which is just a couple of blocks West of Centennial Beach, the starting point of the parade. Enjoy burgers, dogs and other picnic style food – really good food.
Email info@chicagoairborne.com with any questions.
Honor Flight “Welcome Home” – May 11
Chicago Chapter Life Member Chester Aszklar is scheduled to participate in the Chicago Honor Flight planned for May 11. Chester served with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in WWII Veteran and is a former POW. He. The Honor Flight will take Chester to Washington DC for a tour the WWII Memorial and other attractions.
There will be a festive, patriotic “Welcome Home” celebration at Midway Airport on May 11 at approximately 20:40 in the vicinity of Baggage Claim 1. Chester and the group of 94 WWII vets will arrive on Southwest flight #443. Our Chicago Chapter will gather as a group to welcome Chester and the other vets with our flags and banners. All participants are encouraged to arrive an hour prior to the anticipated arrival of the flight.
Please email info@chicagoairborne.com with any questions or to RSVP.
May 2011 – Membership Meeting
Date: Sunday, May 1
Time: 14:00 - 4:00
Location: Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Road, Lockport, IL 60441-2899
Description: All Chicago Chapter, Airborne and Friends are invited to join us for our May membership meeting. Door opens at 13:30. Bring family and friends. The agenda is upcoming events, fund raising, membership, and a heavy dose of socializing.
We’ll meet in the party room in the main building. There will be a full menu available anyone wanting lunch or a drink. As usual, we’ll have a drawing with one member winning their lunch ticket paid by the chapter.
Contact info@chicagoairborne.com with any questions. Hope to see you all there!
Airborne, All The Way,
Mark Mueller
Chairman
2010 Airborne Banquet
Full details and registration packets are available for our Chicago Chapter’s 2011 Airborne Banquet. Visit the event page for information and to download a registration packet: http://www.chicagoairborne.com/2011-calendar/chicago-chapters-2011-airborne-banquet/.
February Chapter Meeting, 13 Feb 11
All Chicago Chapter members, guests and prospects are invited to join us at our February chapter meeting.
Date: Sunday, 13 February
Time: 14:00 to 16:00 (door opens at 13:30)
Location: The Ram Restaurant & Brewery, 9520 Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL
Description: Meet us in the Ram’s private room where we’ll discuss some chapter business (incl. 2011 plans for fund raising, budget and membership), upcoming events, interesting veterans news), socialize and enjoy some great company. Feel free to order lunch and enjoy a drink. Guests, including spouses and friends, are always welcome!
Directions:
http://www.theram.com/illinois/rosemont.shtml
(Very convenient from I-294 near I-190/O’Hare)
Questions: email info@chicagoairborne.com
2010 Holiday Party
Chicago Chapter members, their guests, and our friends are invited to join us for a Holiday party on Sunday, 12 December at The Ram in Rosemont, IL. Click here for details. Please RSVP to chairman@chicagoairborne.com.
