Dear Fellow Trooper or Interested member:

This letter is to briefly introduce you to the 511th Parachute Infantry Association.

The 511th Parachute Infantry Association was formed in 1986 in an attempt to help former members of the Regiment to keep track of their comrades-in-arms and to preserve the history and memories of their life in the 511th. To help us do this, we publish a magazine quarterly and hold reunions annually.

Our magazine is called "Winds Aloft" and contains stories about the 511th and the men who made it famous. Information concerning reunions and other news of interest to our members is contained within its covers. Active membership rosters are also printed periodically in the Newsletter.

Our reunions are a joy for all of us. During the years the 11th Airborne Division Association holds its reunion, (odd years) we hold our reunion in conjunction with theirs. The years that the 11th Airborne Division Association does not hold a reunion, we hold our own. It is not our intent not to be in competition with the 11th Airborne Association. We hope that each Association compliments the other. There is room for both.

Our last 511th reunion was at Kissimmee, Flordia -- Oct. 5-8, 2006.

The election of Association Officers and Trustees is held on the even years, at the 511th PIR Association reunion. All officers and trustees are volunteers who serve without compensation. Every member of the Association is eligible to hold one of these offices.

At the present time, the 511th Parachute Infantry Association has grown to about 650 active members. We welcome all former members of the Regiment to join us as Regular or Life members. Non-members of the Regiment may join us as Associate Members. A membership application is enclosed (note below) for your convenience.  If you are interested to join the 11th Airborne Association, scroll down further.

Stand tall and best wishes to you,

Leo

NOTE: To print the Membership Application forms --- (from the Menu) select File, Print, then select Pages from 2 to 2.