555th Parachute Infantry Battalion 61th Anniversary Reunion "The Triple Nickles" Americas first All black parachute Unit

The Celebrate Freedom Foundation ™ is extremely honored to
sponsor the 61th Anniversary Reunion of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion
October 29-30 2005

The "Triple Nickles" were the first Black unit in
history to become part of an American Combat Division the 82nd Airborne.

Black pioneers of the 555th PIB were exceptional men,
specially selected for the dangerous and demanding task.

Reunion Schedule of Events
* Schedule
* Lodging
* Directions
* Press Release
* 555th PIB Reunion Gift Shop

History of the 555th PIR
Jump Photos

Teacher Lesson Plans
Profiles of Courage
555th PIB Honor Roll: Let Us Never Forget
555th PIB Facts
Aircraft used by the "Triple Nickles"
60th Reunion Committee
The Triple Nickles Home 

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