© Official Site Of 555th Parachute Infantry “Triple Nickle”. 2008
Triple Nickle Display
The display at the
Airborne and Special
Operations Museum in
Fayetteville depicts the
history of the 555th
Parachute Infantry
Regiment.
Membership assists the
National Association in
its efforts to maintain the
legacy of the "Triple
Nickle".
Association Objectives
1. To provide a climate for renewal of old friendships among members and airborne organizations and to strengthen
the relationships with service personnel of today's military services.
2. To promote activities which provide for scholarship loans and/or grant funds for Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps (JROTC) Cadets desiring to enter airborne service, and/or high school graduates of merit seeking higher
education, with a demonstrated need for assistance.
3. To plan activities which stimulate the camaraderie of airborne service members and association members through
annual reunions.
4. To provide counseling and advice to young airborne personnel desiring to make military service a career.
5. To maintain and perpetuate the legacy of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion.
6. To address matters of social concern and engage in activities in furtherance of organizational objective.
7. To offer membership without regard to race, gender, creed, color, or political affiliation.
Benefits of Membership
* Membership in the 555th Parachute Infantry Association provides a sense of dynamic military camaraderie - a link
with those who served their nation and shared the experiences of military life, and the common values of patriotism,
honor, discipline and selflessness.
* National association membership provides an opportunity to renew old acquaintances.
* Membership provides a feeling of belonging and a sense of sustained service, pride and nationalism.
* National association membership provides the retired person with an extended opportunity to serve his/her
community and nation. It offers a vehicle by which you can continue your vigorous pro-active service to the
community where you live and the United States of America.
* Membership provides an annual reunion with quality entertainment for members and their guests at a reasonable
and affordable price. Your association is "spouse oriented" and provides social programs for both men and women.
* Membership assists the National Association in its efforts to maintain the legacy of the "Triple Nickles".
You now know the advantages of membership. Go forth and spread the word; let no one say, "I never knew there
were benefits."
The 555th Parachute Infantry Association offers a great value to members! Membership is open to all individuals of
good character who support the ideals and objectives of the association. It is not necessary to have been a member
of the original 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion to qualify for membership. Membership is open to all without regard
to race, gender, or ethnicity. Membership dues are $50.00 annually on a calendar year basis. Life Membership is
available for a one time payment of $400.00. The association is non-profit and dues are tax deductible. If you are
interested in joining, or if you would like to start a new chapter in your local geographical area, please let us know!