Membership — Tulip Chapter · 82d Airborne Division Association

Who Can Join

Membership Eligibility

The core requirement for membership is simple: you must have completed U.S. Army Airborne School (or an equivalent airborne qualification in another branch of the uniformed services) and received an honorable discharge. That is the gate — not which unit you served in. Paratroopers from any branch of service are eligible.

Whether you served with the 82d Airborne Division directly or earned your wings in a different unit or branch, there is a place for you here. What category of membership you hold depends on your specific service record — the Association will confirm your tier when you apply.

We are in our founding phase. Joining now puts you among the founding members who will shape the chapter from the ground up: its events, its traditions, and its place in the Capital Region.

Regular Membership

Veterans and currently serving members of the 82d Airborne Division
Members of units formally assigned or attached to the 82d
Active duty soldiers on jump status with the 82d

Associate Membership

Airborne-qualified veterans from any branch of service not assigned to the 82d
Veterans who served on glider status in any uniformed service
Active duty members on jump status not currently assigned to the 82d

Founding Phase Joining Now · 2026

Founding members are the people who build the chapter. Your voice carries extra weight when there are only a handful of you in the room. Reach out today and join us at the beginning.

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Questions?

Not sure whether you qualify or have questions about the process? Reach out directly and we will help.

info@tulipjumpers.org

National Membership

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82d Airborne Division Association

Local chapter membership works alongside national Association membership. If you have not yet joined the 82d Airborne Division Association nationally, or if you need to request a replacement membership card, you can do both directly through the Association's website.

National membership connects you to the broader network of All Americans across the country and supports the Association's work preserving the history and legacy of the 82d.

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82d Airborne Division Association

National Organization · Founded 1944

The national organization for veterans and supporters of the All Americans. Visit 82ndassociation.org for membership, news, and history.

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Member Benefits

What Membership Means

Camaraderie

Connection to a community of paratroopers in the Capital Region who share your service and your values.

Events

Invitations to chapter gatherings, commemorative events, and activities that keep the Airborne spirit alive locally.

Heritage

Participation in the larger 82d Airborne Division Association and the traditions it has kept alive since 1944.

Advocacy

A collective voice for veterans' issues in the Capital Region, backed by the standing of a national organization.

Community

Service to the Albany area that reflects the values of the 82d: discipline, courage, and commitment to something larger than yourself.

History

A stake in preserving and passing on the history of the All Americans, including the Dutch-American friendship forged at Nijmegen.

How to Join

The Process Is Simple

The Tulip Chapter is in its founding phase, which means the formal membership process is still being established alongside the chapter itself. The best first step is to reach out directly so we can connect you with what is happening now and keep you informed as the chapter takes shape.

Contact us at info@tulipjumpers.org or use the contact form on this site. Tell us about your connection to the 82d and we will be in touch promptly. You can also come to our first chapter meeting on 15 March 2026.

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