Chicago Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association

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  • 19 May 2023 09:13 | Mark Mueller (Administrator)

    Many thanks to Chicago Chapter Member David Hellrung of Highland Park, IL, for renewing his Assn membership and ongoing support of the Chicago Chapter.

    David earned his E-5 rank and served with HHC/82nd Forward Support Battalion in the 82nd Airborne Division from 1995-98.

    AATW, David!


  • 13 May 2023 13:31 | Mark Mueller (Administrator)

    Many thanks to Chicago Chapter Member Chase Filkins of Lake In The Hills, IL, for renewing his Assn membership and ongoing support of the Chicago Chapter.

    Chase earned his E-5 rank and served with B/1-319th AFAR in the 82nd Airborne Division from 2018-2020, including a tour in Afghanistan.

    AATW, Chase! 

  • 13 May 2023 13:30 | Mark Mueller (Administrator)

    Many thanks to Chicago Chapter Member Terrence Owens of LaGrange, IL, for renewing his Assn membership and ongoing support of the Chicago Chapter.

    Terrence served with 307th Engineer Battalion in the 82nd Airborne Division, and also served in Vietnam with USAECAV (US Army Engineer Construction Agency Vietnam).

    AATW, Terrence!


  • 02 Apr 2023 15:32 | Mark Mueller (Administrator)

    Chicago Chapter member Scott Lawryn of Des Plaines, IL, has moved from an Annual Member to All American (Life) Member of the Chicago Chapter and the 82nd Airborne Division Association! 

    Scott earned the rank of SGT/E-5 and served with CSC/1-504 PIR of the 82nd Airborne Division from 1983-87. 

    AATW, Scott! 

  • 31 Mar 2023 15:28 | Mark Mueller (Administrator)

    Many thanks to Chicago Chapter Member James "Jim" Trimby of Bonfield, IL, for renewing his Assn membership and ongoing support of the Chicago Chapter.

    Jim earned the rank of SSG/E-6 and served with both B/2-325 AIR of the 82nd Airborne Division (1976-79) and then B/1-12th SFGA (1986-89). 

    AATW, Jim! 


  • 03 Feb 2023 10:39 | Mark Mueller (Administrator)

    Join us in welcoming our new Chicago Chapter member, James Zima of Hammond, IN.

    Jim served with C/2-319th AFAR (82nd Abn Div) from 2004-2005, D/3-325th AIR (82nd Abn Div) from 2005-2006, and HHC/2-508th PIR (82nd Abn Div) from 2006-2008. His combat tours include OIF and OEF. He was a 13F and earned the rank of E-5.

    Welcome aboard, Jim! AATW!


  • 01 Feb 2023 18:57 | Mark Mueller (Administrator)

    Want to share a couple of updates regarding our monthly chapter meetings.

    Based on feedback we received from participants last year and recently, we've decided to stop hosting dual in-person and online meetings. Overall, the feedback was that the experience for those participating online wasn't great -- hard to hear, cannot see the room, and such.

    Because of this, our Board has decided to alternate in-person and online meetings each month. This month (Feb), we'll meet online via Google Meet, as we did during the pandemic. Then in March we'll meet in person. And so on. We also are going to plan socials during the online meeting months for those interested to meet up for a beer, soda, or whatever you like. Look for more info on that shortly.

    Another item to share is that we are moving away from hosting chapter meetings at Rock Bottom in Warrenville. Recently we told by the brewery that they are going to start requiring contracts, room fees, and minimum headcounts for our regular meetings -- and we cannot support that change, it's just too cost-prohibitive.

    I hope that everyone understands and supports these changes. If you'd like to share your thoughts, please post a comment here or give me a call at (630) 561-2139.

    Airborne, All The Way!

    Mark Mueller, Chairman


  • 05 Jan 2023 08:26 | Mark Mueller (Administrator)

    Join us in welcoming our newest Chicago Chapter member, Fred Duke of Merrillville, IN.

    Fred retired from the US Army as an E-7 in 2019 after just over 20 years of service that included C/2-505 PIR (82nd Airborne Div) from 2002-2005. He was an Airborne Infantryman with tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

    Airborne, All The Way!


  • 04 Jan 2023 19:28 | Mark Mueller (Administrator)

    Following a busy Holiday/New Years and with a few new board members joining, we need some extra time to get things organized and moving forward. As such, we're going to cancel our normal January meeting, which would have been held Sunday, 08 January. 

    Our first meeting of 2023 will be held Sunday, 05 February at Rock Bottom Warrenville and will be in-person only. We're moving up a week due to a conflict in February with the Super Bowl that's scheduled for Sunday, 12 Feb. 

    Airborne, All The Way! 

  • 04 Jan 2023 19:03 | Mark Mueller (Administrator)

    Our 2023 Chicago Chapter Executive Board was installed, per our chapter By Laws, at the chapter holiday party on 11 December 2022 at Rock Bottom Warrenville. The installing officer was former chapter Chairman Don Strazer.

    The 2023 Board consists of the following Chicago Chapter members, who will serve a one-year term: 

    • Chairman & Secretary: Mark Mueller (12th term)
    • Vice Chairman: Rene Hernandez (2nd term) 
    • Treasurer: Thomas Milone (1st term) 
    • Sergeant at Arms: Mario Nunez (1st term) 

    Airborne, All The Way! 

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