Table of Contents A Short Note From the Association President 3rd Brigade News 2026 Reunion Generational Rakkasan Legacy Dates in Rakkasan History Fundraiser Chapter News Contact Us President's Note My Fellow Rakkasans: It is spring, a time every year when my mind reflects on events from the spring of 1969. At that time, I was Alpha Company Commander, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry. Starting with a sapper attack on Firebase Jack, April and May of 1969 proved to be challenging

Table of Contents A Short Note From the Association President 3rd Brigade News 20th Anniversary of Operation Swarmer 2026 Reunions 2026 Board Elections Dates in Rakkasan History Rakkasan Legacy - In Memory Fundraiser Chapter News Treasurer's Report Contact Us President's Note My Fellow Rakkasans: Welcome to March. We are about two months away from the 2026 National Rakkasan Reunion, set to begin on May 13, 2026. Registration numbers have been strong, and we expect a great tur

2026 Elections Final day of voting! The 2026 Elections/Voting Phase ends February 15, 2026 .   The 2026 candidates for the open positions are as follows: Vice-President Frank Peterson (unopposed)​ Secretary Erik Lind​ Leslie "Rick" Perry Board Position 6 Beau Brumfield (unopposed)​ Board Position 8​ Bill Eckstein​ Marcos Amador Campaign Statements: Candidates had the option to submit a campaign statement. Available statements are below.   Eligibility to Vote: You must be a Ch

Table of Contents A Short Note From the Association President 3rd Brigade News 35th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm 2026 Reunions 2026 Board Elections Dates in Rakkasan History Rakkasan Legacy - In Memory Fundraiser Chapter News Contact Us President's Note My Fellow Rakkasans: The year is progressing rapidly. The Regiment is fully engaged in transitioning to the Mobile Brigade's organizational structure and tactical concepts. Membership in the Rakkasan Association is st