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We currently do not have the funds to be able to give to all that request, therefore please use the button the the top right corner to support our ongoing activities. These active demonstrations allow the purpose of educating the public to be achieved first by dramatic demonstration, and then by paratroopers mingling with the public displaying equipment used and carried as well talking about their service to the country.Īll the above is at no charge to the recipients or other organizations, and funds come directly from us. Providing demonstrations of airborne activities to civilians at airshows or, as of late, city organized and approved demonstrations (90 paratroopers into Lake Dora). Vintage Aero Group, Valiant Air Command) and in providing for PreK and Kindergarten schools (by visiting them or them coming to the aircraft location) to learn the history of the airborne (WW2 to current day) by interaction with the equipment and personnel who took part in some of these operation (the oldest current active member is 87). Second, To provide education opportunities in the form of The above is particularly important as these paratroopers are very often reticent to seek help from others, often to their own detriment. It assists Active-Duty personnel in a similar way and gives them a path to make a smoother transition to civilian life by being able to discuss their experiences in a non-threatening environment. This interaction assists disabled (both physically and mentally eg PTSD) veterans to be able to talk with like minded individuals as to their personal experiences before and after service to their country, and through combined experiences can provide assistance with their In-service gained disabilities. The purpose of the funds or goods we collect and distribute, is twofold,įirst, to provide a platform for Airborne Qualified veterans, and active-duty personnel (of all ranks and services), to associate with each other and discuss the history and extent of their service in the airborne community. Now what do we do with the funds generated? If you are a military trained airborne paratrooper, from any nation, come down to the DZ and mix with like minded individuals, I guarantee you will be hooked, and welcomed back by people you understand and trust. To the non-airborne, civilian or soldier, they may seem weird or odd (especially when greeting each other), however, the Airborne Spirit is unique and is shared by every airborne soldier (parachute) worldwide. Due to this makeup, the PAB provides a safe and secure environment for these unique, warriors to openly discuss Airborne lives and experiences with likeminded persons, these warriors are your worst enemy, or your best and most reliable friend. The PAB has completed, without equipment malfunction, over 20,000 descents, more than any other single civilian round canopy group Further the group is open to any member of the Military Trained Airborne brotherhood worldwide. Formed around 1980 as Phantom Airborne Battalion, (and upsized to Brigade when Generals started jumping in1997), by Military Trained Airborne Qualified personnel (of all ranks), with the aim of providing a platform for Active Duty, Retired, and or Veteran Paratroopers, to continue jumping in the manner they were used to while serving. EVERY cent we have goes to supporting the original intent of the PAB and the betterment of the Airborne Brotherhood, by allowing continued involvement with the Airborne community before, during, and after Service to their country. We have NO paid employees, everything done is by members volunteering time and funds. As such, all donations (cash or kind) to us are / can be considered as USA Tax deductible. We have IRS 501c(3) status as a recognized charitable organization. (PAB) is a member owned “Not For Profit” Florida based company.
Just imagine what we can achieve together!įirst and foremost, The Phantom Airborne Brigade Inc.
Since 1996 (as a Brigade, 1980 as a Battalion), we’ve been supporting our Airborne community members in a variety of ways and measuring our success not by monetary size, but by more qualitative measurements such as the scale and effectiveness of our efforts. Here at Phantom Airborne Brigade Inc, we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources in order to further achieve our cause.
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