780-459-0947 or Daytime Cell 780-893-1789, ----------------------------------------------------------------------, Download a PDF of Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, It is with great sadness that the Airborne Regiment Association of Canada (ARAC) learned of the passing of LCol Bobbit CO 2RCHA. President, Airborne Engineers Association. Capt (Ret’d) Bill Dickson Our Chapter members attend National events annually to include All American Week and the Annual Convention. It’s our Airborne Monument and it’s our responsibility to support this annual event. As an added bonus for being a 101st Airborne Division Association Member, you can claim a FREE 1 Year Premium Membership (a $19.95 value) to Together We Served which you can cancel at anytime, by going to https://join.togetherweserved.com/101ADA, To log in: I'd be happy to hear from anyone who has content we can post on our site. © 2011 Airborne Regiment Association of Canada. Remember me. Safe journeys to you all. It is just over a year since I was elected to the Post of Chairman of the Airborne Engineers Association, and what a year it has been. - Meet & Greet at the Bubble Tent DTR plus/minus 1900 hrs 5 June USA Paratroopers recognizes all Airborne Units that are also approved by the Department of Defense. The Association exists to further develop the bond between current and past Airborne forces of the U.S. Military. The Airborne Forces Association in Cyprus was formed and exists to foster the spirit of comradeship and further the friendship of serving and ex-serving members of the British Airborne Forces now permanently or temporarily residing in Cyprus. Forewarned is forearmed! For those that have participated at anytime over the past 14 years you will know that weather here is 60/40 split as to what it will be at anytime, at any place, in this area. In November I was proud to present the AEA wreath at the annual service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in London. Parade Dress for Active Force Personnel is their own Combat/CADPAT Field Dress. Press and film coverage will likely be on site for all events!! The APSA discussion area is reserved for APSA members. As a theme I chose ‘What is the AEA’. American Airborne Association The Airborne Quarterly 10301 McKinstry Mill Road New Windsor, MD 21776-7903 Phone: 410-775-7733 Fax: 1-410-775-7760. If you wear or have worn the coveted Parachute Wings, come and join us, we meet socially on a regular basis in order to foster the continuing ethos of having served in Airborne Forces. Please get in touch via the Contact page, either by the web form or email and I'll get back to you, Bob Ferguson We are a fraternity of Paratroopers from Every Generation. Planned drop will be from a WWII DC-3 Dakota with approx 16 pers. National anthems will be played. As you will have heard, the Executive Council have taken the decision to cancel this year’s AGM and Gala Dinner in Harrogate. A copy of your DD Form 214 is the preferred proof. The following is a point form SITREP on events known to date relating to the subject ceremony.  Following attaining a BSc degree, her long term plans include entering a Medical course of studies, with the view to becoming a Medical Doctor. The cheque was presented to Shaelyn Littlejohn on Saturday 13 August 2016, at the Royal Canadian Legion “Trafalgar/Pro Patria” Branch #292, in Victoria, BC, at a ceremony coordinated by Alder (Al) Curry.  Al is a Director on the CAFA Board of Directors, a member of DZVI of CAFA Branch #8 Bornewest and is also a member of ARAC.   The presentation was made in the presence of Shaelyn’s family and available local members of CAFA and ARAC.Â, Rick Hatton We have now expanded our membership to include serving and retired members of Commonwealth and Foreign Armies who have served with Airborne Forces or Special Forces. Airborne Monument Siffleur Falls Staging Area The Airborne Forces Association in Cyprus was formed and exists to foster the spirit of comradeship and further the friendship of serving and ex-serving members of the British Airborne Forces now permanently or temporarily residing in Cyprus. The Canadian Airborne Forces Association (CAFA)/Association des Forces Aéroportées du Canada was granted Letters Patent on the 11th of February 1982. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Airborne Forces Association and in cooperation with the Airborne Regiment Association of Canada, I am pleased to announce that the recipient of this year’s $2000 Bursary is: Miss Littlejohn is the granddaughter of the late William “Billy” Willbond, who served proudly in the Canadian Airborne Regiment and had been a member of both CAFA and ARAC.   Shaelyn will be attending University of Victoria, enrolled in a Bachelor of Science Program in Chemistry. For questions regarding the ceremony you can also contact the planning committee at abn339@shaw.ca, or call Bill Dickson 780-459-0947. Please view our schedule below for exact dates and times. New Site Update – Please read Before Logging In. Canadian Airborne Forces Museum, CAFA/ARAC Airborne Forces Scholarship Fund 2016 Bursary. | Home | Contact | Branches | Events | Members Only | Shop | Photos | Roll of Honour | To maintain a close liaison with the active Division. Hello to you all, I hope that you and your families are keeping well in these troubling times.