The North Jersey Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association's Color Guard took part in the Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade. Above: (l-r) Blair Rush, Cranford, the color guard's captain; Jim Purcell, Freehold; and Steve Powell, Plainsboro. Not in the photo but there was long-time association member David Perry. The chapter Color Guard will also be taking part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Seaside Heights, next week on Saturday.
For information about the association, click on the headline to go to its Web site.
The North Jersey Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association will be participating in a parade in Woodbridge Twsp., on Sunday, beginning at 1:30 p.m., under the command of Color Guard Capt. Blair Rush. For information about the association, click on the headline and go to the association's main site.The association is a great institution, which is a touchstone for former members of airborne units who served on active duty. Members are always being sought. Basically, to join one needs to have been a paratrooper in an airborne unit serving on active duty. The North Jersey Chapter is very competitive with membership numbers, and is a very active chapter for those interested.
Caption: The famous "Iron Mike" is a monument at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, representing the spirit of the Airborne.
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The North Jersey Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association's Color Guard took part in the Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade. Above: (l-r) Blair Rush, Cranford, the color guard's captain; Jim Purcell, Freehold; and Steve Powell, Plainsboro. Not in the photo but there was long-time association member David Perry. The chapter Color Guard will also be taking part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Seaside Heights, next week on Saturday.
