HISTORY

The Ripcord Association and newsletter were the brainchild of Chip Collins (B 2/506). After returning from Vietnam and re-starting his life in “TheWorld” Chip found a need to talk to others who served in the Ripcord AO in 1970.

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NEWSLETTER

The newsletter serves as a way to get the most recent news and announcements about The Ripcord Association, its members, reunions and any projects we are involved in. Past newsletters can be found in the archive.

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MEMBERSHIP

Become a member to get up-to-date news and information about The Ripcord Association and its members.

Fill out our application to become a member, and view biographies of our current members.

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DONATE

Donations are very important! Donations pay for the printing and mailing of the newsletter and help with the cost of organizing the Reunions.

All checks should be made payable to “Ripcord Association”.

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Welcome to

The Ripcord Association website

For Survivors, Family and Friends of The Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord,
101st Airborne Division         Vietnam,   March 12 - July 23, 1970.

Fire Base Ripcord, 101st Airborne

This website is intended to provide information about

The Battle of Ripcord in Vietnam,  March 12 - July 23, 1970

The soldiers who were involved in this battle, and about

The Ripcord Association which was started in 1985. 

All information, comments and suggestions are appreciated.

Please send them to:  mail@ripcordassociation.com

 

Latest News and Updates

Check here for all the latest and recent News and Updates for The Ripcord Association

May 14, 2013

 

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Thanks to the entire staff at Prospector's in Mt Laurel, NJ

for all their support to the Ripcord Veterans and their families.

Special thanks to: Rich Rachel (Manager) and

Cowboy Kenn (Mgr Club Entertainment).