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Roy Benavidez-Robert Patterson “All Airborne” Chapter
82nd Airborne Division Association, Incorporated
2608 Fort Boulevard
El Paso, Texas
79930-2116
First Class Postage
82ND “ALL AIRBORNE” CHAPTER OF EL PASO, TEXAS
“BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND”A $10, per month, donation would be greatly appreciated!
2018 (CURRENT) CONTRIBUTORS
Jesus Bravo; Eusebio Bretado; John Ceballos; LTC (Ret.) Bob Chisolm; Richard Doyle; 1SG
(Ret.) Nathaniel Ford, Jr.; Rudy Gaytan; Tom Glenn; Gene Graham ; Chris J. H arris; Derrell
Hiett; CSM Chris Lewis; David Lucero; Manuel Martinez; Darrel G. Mond; Carlos L. Nuñez;
Luis Salas; Joe Sanchez; Carlos Serm eño; SSG (Ret.) Paul Sw anson; and Rick Trevizo;
MAIL TO: BENAVIDEZ-PATTERSON CHAPTERATTN: CARLOS L. NUÑEZ, BMF CHAIRMAN
2608 FORT BOULEVARDEL PASO, TEXAS 79930-2116
* Donations are fully tax deductible. Verification available upon request *
“The All-American” Board Members & Events
Benavidez-Patterson
“All Airborne”
Chapter New sletter:
“The All-American”
T h i s i s t h e o f f i c i a lp u b l i c a t i o n o f t h eBenavidez-Patterson “AllAirborne” Chapter, 82nd
Airborne Division Assn.,Inc., of El Paso, Texas.
Expressed opinions are ofthe editor & correspondentsand in no way reflect theopinion of the B-P generalmembership, or the 82nd
Airborne Div. Assn., Inc.
R e p r o d u c t i o n a n d / o rdistribution of material ise n c o u r a ge d w i t h t hestipulation that materialremain in context andbylined information receiveappropriate recognition.
Comments, suggestions &materials to be consideredfor publication, are alwayswelcome.
- Editor
BELL “HUEY” BAR
HOURSFridays & Saturdays
3 pm - 12 pm
ATM NOW AVAILABLE!
PRICE LISTWater/Sodas/Snacks- $1
Wine/Wine Coolers/
Domestic Beer - $2
Premium Beer - $2.50
Mixed Drinks/Tequila/Jagermeister
$3.25
The Chapter Bar is aPrivate, Licensed Facility
GUESTS MUST SIGN IN!
OFFICERS’ INFO.
Chapter Chairman
2LT Sebern Huntsman
Cell: (915) 588-5297
E-mail:[email protected]
1st Vice Chairman
CSM (Ret.) Lee Walker
Cell: (915)-238-9598
E-mail: [email protected]
2nd Vice Chairman
Eusebio Bretado
Cell: (915) 218-8573
E-mail:
3rd Vice Chairman
MSG Tony Gregerson
Cell: (910) 813-7105
E-mail:
Public Affairs
Orlando A. Garcia
Cell: (915) 787-0757
E-mail:[email protected]
Secretary
SSG (Ret.) Paul Swanson
Cell: (210) 787-6395
E-mail:
Treasurer
Rick Trevizo
Cell: (915) 588-7498
E-mail: [email protected]
Sergeant-At-Arms
MSG Shawn Ward
Cell: (910) 551-9070
E-mail:
Quartermaster
Marco Pastrana
Cell: (915) 760-7529
E-mail:
Appointed Positions
Staff Judge Advocate
LTC (Ret.) Bob Chisolm
Home: (575) 874-1004
E-mail:
Chaplain
CH. LTC (Ret.) John Szilvasy
Home: (915) 757-9006
E-mail: [email protected]
Veteran Service Officer
CSM (Ret.) Joe Lopez
Cell: (915) 566-0714
OF FICERS’ INFO . (Con’t.)
TRUSTEES
2LT Bianca Huntsman
Cell: (915) 588-9757
E-mail:
CSM (Ret.) Phlip R. Sloniger
Cell: (915) 256-8529
E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Douglas P. Davis, Sr.
Cell: (915) 204-0723
E-mail:
Burton Graves
Cell: (915) 303-2909
E-mail:
Pablo Sanchez
Home: (915) 227-6516
E-mail: NONE
CW2 (Ret.) Ronald Bailey
Cell: (334) 233-8634
E-mail: [email protected]
Airborne Events
All American Week
May 21 - 24, 2018
Fort Bragg, N. C.
(Registration Form - Pg. 7)
Southwest Memorial Days
June 8 - 10, 2018
Houston, Texas
Info: (281) 814-2377
72nd Annual Convention
August 8 - 11, 2018
Orlando, Florida
(Registration Form - Pg. 8)
All Ohio Days
October 12 - 14, 2018
Richfield, Ohio
Info: (330) 325-7574
(Tentative)Sun City
“All Airborne” Fiesta VIII
July 3 - 7, 2019
El Paso, Texas
Info: [email protected]
or
(915) 240-8104
Roy Benavidez-Robert Patterson “All Airborne” Chapter
82nd Airborne Division Association, Incorporated
2608 Fort Boulevard El Paso, Texas 79930-2116
Tel: (915) 562-9969
E-m ail: [email protected]
Website: ww w.bp82eptx.org
“THE ALL-AMERICAN” Volume 35 Issue 5 May 2018
“Award Winning Newsletter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association”
FORT BLISS CELEBRATION TO INCLUDE INAUGURAL PARADE
Officials on Fort Bliss, Texas have authorized
the return of the Armed Forces Day Celebration
on the military post. The event will include an
inaugural parade in w hich, the B-P Chapter w ill
participate. Scheduled for 10 am, Saturday, May
19 (Arm ed Forces Day), the parade will include
over 1500 individuals from 32 separate
organizations. Upon conclusion, a variety of
exciting activities will provide day long fun for
the entire family! Ease of access to the military
installation is being sought to assure maximum
participation by the general p ublic.
Information on the parade or related activities, may be obtained by calling: (915) 588-8247 or (915) 568-2554
“BUFFALO SOLDIERS”... A TRIBUTE
This year’s Memorial Day Com mem orative
Event at historic Concordia Cemetery, will
feature a tribute to the “Buffalo Soldiers” of
the 9th & 10 Calvary and 24th & 25 th Infantry.
(Continued - page 4)
NEGOTIATIONS UNDERWAY
A committee is now working to assure that
SUN CITY “ALL AIRBORN E” FIESTA VIII
becomes a reality to be celebrated Wed.,
July 3, thru Sun., July 7, 2019.
“Paratroopers & Beauty Queens” pictured during“Fiesta VII” festivities at the 4th of July Parade.
(Read more - pg. 5, col. 2)
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Chairman’s
Corner
SEBERNHUNTSMAN, 2LTChapter Chairman
During the April meeting of the E- Board,
it was my distinct honor to present a
commemorative U. S. Flag to the chapter
which flew “in the face of the enemy”
during my deployment to the M iddle East
(see photo, column 2). The flag was flown
on 25 August, 2017, while in support of
Operation Freedom’s Sentinel at Firing
Base “Mad Dog”, Nangarhar Province,
Afghanistan. While deployed, I never
forgot my fellow troopers and associates,
and had always hoped to honor this great
organization. Please cherish for this flag...
ALWAYS!
I would like to extend the appreciation of
our membership, to Darrell Mond and the
El Paso Veterans and Riders Association
(EPVRA), for the Texas State Flags
presented to LTC (Ret.) Robert E. Chisolm;
the chapter Color Guard; and our
organization. Special recognition, from
fellow veterans, is always a great honor.
KUDOS EPVRA! (photos - pg. 3, col. 2)
We recently received generous, financial
donations from Col. (Ret.) George Cudahy;
William “Billy” Padovano and Family; and
from Chris J. Harris. These contributions
will help support our unit and provide
additional finances for our “Padovano
Fam ily Scholarship Fund”. “Thank You
All, for these generous contributions!”
We now prepare for the Fort Bliss, Armed
Forces Day Parade; M emorial Day at
Concordia Cemetery, and our annual
comm emorative remem bering D-Day and
honoring Veterans of W WII. W e’re going
to be very busy so... Be Prepared!
AIRBORNE - ALL THE WAY!
SEBERN HUNTSMAN, 2LT
Chapter Chairman
FLOWN: “IN THE FACE OF TH E EN EM Y” (Continued from column 1)
Chairman, 2LT Sebern Huntsman displays the U. S. Flagand accompanying shadow box, he presented to thechapter. The accompanying certificate reads: “As theflag flew it symbolized the sovereign power of the UnitedSates of America and the unshakable resolve to keep ourcountry safe. Let all who look upon it see it as a symbolof freedom, a standard of justice, and a promise toremember those who died for it.”
MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Th 03 “Fiesta VIII” Mtg. W/BMW - 12 pm Fr 04 Battle of the “Coral Sea” Begins Sa 05 Purple H eart Mtg. - 1 pm Tu 08 V-E Day - 1945 Th 10 Ysleta JROTC Event - 7 pm Sa 12 Float Construction - 10 am Su 13 Mother’s Day Sa 19 Ft. Bliss Armed Forces Day Parade (Meet at Chapter Facility - 8 am) Sa 26 Monthly Chapter Meetings 11 am - E-B oard Mtg. 12 pm - FREE Buffet Lunch 1 pm - General Membership Mtg. Mo 28 Concordia Cemetery Event - 10 am (Meet at Chapter Facility - 8 am)
ARMED FORCES DAYPARADE
FLOAT CONSTRUCTION
10 AM, SATURDAY, MAY 12
PLEASE PLAN TO ASSIST!
LUNCH PROVIDED FORVOLUNTEERS!
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BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARYANNOUNCEMENTS
Our intention is to recognize the birthday
and anniversary celebrations of ALL
mem bers, associates, and their fam ily
mem bers. To have your information, or
that of any family member/s you wish to
have recognized appear in our m onthly
lists, simply provide the information to
Ed itor: John Cebal los via E -m ail :
[email protected] or call: (915) 240-8104.
In
MAY
Margarita Bravo, Pete & Maria Camacho,
Ernesto Hernandez, Sr., Leslie Hernandez,
Mickey Hernandez, Carlos L. Nuñez, R osie
Raulston, John Seward, Richard Sandoval,
and Lee B. Walker.
IN
MAY
Tom & Gloria M elgares, Pete & T rini Peral,
and Frank & A urora Vega
Dwayne Ortiz, Jr.; Chaplain, LTC (Ret.)
John Szilvasy; Tom G lenn; “Rocky” Munoz,
MSG (Ret.) Roy Aldridge; SFC (Ret.) Jarry
Little; “Rica” Enriquez; Jack Cranney, H ugo
Clemente; Jesus “Chuy” Rodriguez; 1SG
(Ret.) Luis Lopez; LTC (Ret.) Richard
“Dick” Hollenbeck; Richard Silva; Carlos L.
Nuñez; Em ilia Lucero; Charlie & Josie
Sermeño; James Carter; Armando & Norma
Rosales; Joe M oreno; Lulu & A ngie
Hernandez; and Peter G. Ursol.
STATE FLAGS FROM E.P.V.R.A. (Continued from page 2)
FOR M ILITARY SERVICE
LTC (Ret.) Robert E. “Bob” Chisolm (left), receivesa Texas State Flag from Darrell G. Mond (EPVRARepresentative), for distinguished, combat serviceduring World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
FOR COM MUN ITY SERVICE
Left to right: Guard members Paul Swanson, MarcoPastrana, Doug Davis, with Bob Chisolm, EusebioBretado, D. Mond (EPVRA), & Phil Sloniger, accepttheir flag for exemplary service to the community.
DISTINGUISHED ORGANIZATION
Accepting the Texas State Flag from EPVRArepresentative, Darrell G. Mond (left), on behalf ofthe Benavidez-Patterson “All Airborne” Chapterwere: John Ceballos (center), and LTC “Ret” RobertE. Bob Chisolm.
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“BUFFALO SOLDIERS”... A TRIBUTE(Continued from page 1)
With the historical contributions of these
African-American military veterans, which
was of great significance to the Southwest,
it is only fitting their service be honored.
The Memorial Day Rem embrance which
honors all veterans buried in the Texas
state historical site is scheduled for 10 am,
Monday, May 28, 2018, at Concordia
Cemetery, 3700 E. Yandell. Parking will be
available through the Buffalo Soldier
entrance, near the intersection of Stevens
and E. Yandell.
CONCORDIA CEMETERY
The final resting place for veterans of all
U.S. Military Service Branches who served
in conflicts dating back to the 19th century.
This includes Civil War Confederates,
veterans of the Grand Army of the
Republic, of the Indian W ars, and Buffalo
Soldiers of the 9th & 10 th Cavalry and 24th &
25th Infantry Regiments. Also included are
those of the Spanish Am erican War Rough
Riders, veterans of the Punitive Expedition
of the Mexican Revolution, and of W orld
War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
CAMP CONCORDIA... A HISTORY
The United States Arm y’s first post in what
is now El Paso, was established in 1849 as a
place called Sm ith’s Ranch. Located in the
current downtown area, the post was
abandoned in 1851 when the troops moved
to New Mexico’s Fort Fillmore. A second El
Paso post was erected at Magoffinsvile in
1853. During the Civil W ar, both Union and
Confederate soldiers occupied the post. In
early 1868, flooding from the Rio Grande
caused major damage to the post which was
then relocated three miles east to a new site
on “El Rancho de la Concordia”, owned by
early El Paso settlers, Hugh and Juana
S t e p h e n s o n , a n d r e n a m e d C a m p
Concordia. In 1869, the post was christened
with a new nam e - Fort Bliss. It remained
there for nin e yea rs b efo re b ein g
dismantled in January 1877. The actual site
of this original Fort Bliss is located at 4001
Durazno Street, just below the Highway 54
and I-10 Interchange.
MEMORIAL DAY
10 am, Monday, May 28, 2018
HONORING...The
“Forgotten Veterans of Concordia”
With a Special Tribute to the:
“BUFFALO SOLDIERS”of the
9th & 10 Cavalry and 24th & 25th Infantry
Concordia Cemetery3700 E. Yandell
Although chairs and shade canopies will be
available, qua ntity may b e limited.
Therefore, folding chairs, umbrellas,
headgear, comfortable clothing, soft shoes,
and sun screen, are highly recommended.
Info: [email protected] or (915) 240-8104.
THE TRADITION CONTINUES
File photo: The Chapter Color Guard presents theColors during the 2014 remembrance celebrated atthe historic Texas cemetery of Concordia. The ElPaso Chapter of the 82nd Airborne was called upon bythe Concordia Heritage Association to organize acommemorative event to honor the U.S. militaryveterans buried in Concordia. P.I.O., John Ceballos,assigned the event the title of: “Honoring theForgotten Veterans of Concordia”, which continues todraw attention to the Memorial Day event.
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“BIKES FOR SUCCESS” CAMPAIGN
DONATIONS
1st ROUND OF DONATIONS“Legacy of Valor” Organization - $100
Sebern & Bianca Huntsman - $20Jesus & Margarita Bravo - $20Benjamin “Benji” Nuñez - $20Joe “China Boy” Lopez - $20
Nathaniel Ford, Jr. - $20Richard Sandoval - $20“Missy” Anderson - $82Chris J. Harris - $300Paul Swanson - $100Carlos Rivera - $100John Ceballos - $20Jose Sanchez - $20Tony Sarabia - $20Bob Chisolm - $20Rick Trevizo- $20Doug Davis - $20
$840.00 Total 1st Round Donations
2nd ROUND OF DONATIONSAndy Anderson - $60
Richard Sandoval - $20Jose Sanchez - $20Anonymous - $25
Paul Swanson - $110 (Credit)Anonymous - $100 (Credit)
$335.00 Total 2nd Round Donations
$1.175.00 TOTAL DONATIONS
-$1,086.02 TOTAL PAID FOR 20 BIKES
$88.98 REMA INING BALANCE
GoFundMe DONATIONSGilbert Trejo - $10 (GFM)
Patricia Murray - $10 (GFM)Gary Prusik - $50 (GFM)GoFundMe Paid: $ 67.07
Richard Doyle - $25 (GFM)GoFundMe Paid: $ 23.97
Kim Kerson - $20 (GFM)GoFundMe Paid: $ 19.12
Jon Kruskamp - $100 (GFM)Anthony Gregerson - $50 (GFM)
Raymond Miller - $25 (GFM)GoFundMe Paid: $ 169.02
Stan & Deedie Strack - $100 (GFM)Go FundMe Paid: $96.80
$464.96 Credit Available For 2019
KUDOS
A great deal of credit is
ow ed to CSM (Ret.) Phillip
R . S l o n i g e r f o r h i s
assistance in the “Bikes For
Success” Campaign. Phil
was able to purchase the
bicycles from the Fort Bliss
Post Exchange (PX), at a
25% discount.
After the purchase, he provided the chapter
another $100 discount through a personal
credit. He continued his support of the
campaign by p icking up the bikes from the
PX and personally delivering them to both,
Clendenin & Ramona Elementary Schools.
Phil did receive assistance from Martin
Rodriguez for the delivery to Clendenin but
made the delivery to R am ona, by himself.
THANKS PHIL!
NEGOTIATIONS UNDERWAY(Continued from page 1)
IF celebrated, the “FIESTA” will include
the “Welcome Luncheon”, “Tequila Social”,
entertainment by “Mariachis” & “Ballet
Folkloricos”, and the always exciting
Dinner/Dance. Tours to the Fort Bliss
Military Installation, “W ar Eagles” Air
Museum, Sunland Park Racetrack &
Casino, the “Mission Trail”, Old M esilla,
and the Wyler Aerial Tramway, will also be
available. An opportunity will also be
afforded to attend a “Triple A” B aseball
game of the El Paso “Chihuahuas” (San
D i e g o P a d r e s a f f i l i a t e ) , a n d t h e
exhilarating production of “Viva El Paso”.
Festivities will end with the always popular,
“Menudo Social”!
Updates provided via this newsletter,
facebook & personal Email. Send Em ail
address to: [email protected], for updates.
D-DAY/WORLD WAR IICOMMEMORATIVE EVENT
10 AM, JUNE 6, 201882ND AIRBORNE FACILITY
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND!
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CHAPTER EVENT SCHEDULE FOR 2018
Saturday, May 19, 10 am – Participation, Armed Forces Day Parade, Ft. Bliss
Monday, May 28, 10 am – Present “Honoring the Forgotten Veterans of Concordia”,to include a special tribute to the “Buffalo Soldiers” of the 9th & 10th Cavalry and24th & 25th Infantry Regiments, in conjunction with Concordia Heritage Assn., 3700E. Yandell/N. Stevens (Buffalo Soldier Memorial Entrance)
Wednesday, June 6, 10 am – D-Day Commemorative Honoring World War II Vets,82nd Airborne Chapter Facility, 2608 Ft. Boulevard (Intersection w/Alabama Ave.),OPEN TO PUBLIC, Social w/cake, ice cream & refreshments will Follow
Thursday, June 7, 1 pm - Bike Raffle, Ramona Elementary School
Thursday, June 14, 10 am - National Flag Day, Remain available to the Media
Wednesday, July 4, 10 am - 4th of July Parade, Anthony, Texas (Tentative)
Wednesday, July 4, 12 pm to 4 pm – 82nd Airborne: “Open House” in Celebration ofIndependence Day, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, Display of Historic Military Weapons,Equipment, Uniforms w/Paratroopers in Full Gear and Display of Vietnam EraUH/1M, Bell Iroquois “Huey” Helicopter. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Refreshments,Cake & Ice Cream
Saturday, August 18, 11 am to 3 pm – “National Airborne Day” (August 16),Celebration, 82nd Airborne: “Open House”, 82nd Airborne Chapter Facility, 2608 Ft.Boulevard (Intersection w/Alabama Ave.), OPEN TO PUBLIC, Display of HistoricMilitary Weapons, Equipment, Uniforms w/Paratroopers in Full Gear with Displayof Vietnam Era UH/1M, Bell Iroquois “Huey” Helicopter. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers,Refreshments, Cake & Ice Cream
Friday, September 21, 6 pm – “National POW/MIA Day” Observance, to include(Operation: “Market Garden” Remembrance – 09/17 – 09/25/1944), 82nd AirborneChapter Facility, 2608 Ft. Boulevard (Intersection w/Alabama Ave.), OPEN TOPUBLIC, Social w/cake & ice cream will follow
Saturday, November 10, 10 am – “Veterans Day” Parade Participation, Downtown ElPaso, and ...
Saturday, November 10, 1 pm – “Veterans Day”, Airborne: “Open House”, 82nd
Airborne Chapter Facility, 2608 Ft. Boulevard (Intersection w/Alabama Ave.), OPENTO PUBLIC, Display of Historic Military Weapons, Equipment, Uniformsw/Paratroopers in Full Gear with Display of Vietnam Era UH/1M, Bell Iroquois“Huey” Helicopter. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Refreshments, Cake & Ice Cream
Saturday, December 15, 6 pm – Annual Chapter Christmas Celebration , to include(“Battle of the Bulge” Remembrance – 12/16 – 01/25/1944), 82nd Airborne ChapterFacility, 2608 Ft. Boulevard (Intersection w/Alabama Ave.), PRIVATE EVENT,Catered w/Free Refreshments, Appearance by Santa Claus w/“Toys For Tots”, withLIVE Entertainment
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Make check/money order payable to: 82nd Airborne Division Association
P.O. Box 87482
Fayetteville, North Carolina
28304-7482
Any questions, please call (910) 223-1182
Cancellations and/or requests for refunds m ust be subm itted no later than 8 M ay 2018
Refunds will not be issue after this date unless it is a verifiable emergency!
Funds will be considered a donation to the Association.
AIRBORNE - ALL THE WAY!
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82nd AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION72nd ANNUAL CONVENTION
ORLANDO, FLORIDA8 - 11 AUGUST, 2018
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