Red Hat Chapter Monthly Meetings

The Red Hat Chapter holds monthly meetings for Parachute Riggers (friends and family are always welcome) in an effort to promote camaraderie, instill esprit de corps, maintain tradition, and recognize excellence within the Rigger Community. Our monthly meetings are held at Elizabeth's Pizza at 2468 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville, NC (link to map) at 1200hrs on the third Saturday of each month. Come and join us!

​Upcoming Events

20 Jun 20 - ​Chapter Meeting - Has been cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols.
18 Jul 20 - Chapter Meeting - Stop in, say hello and break bread with some fellow Riggers you haven't seem in a long time.  Everyone is welcome.
15 Aug 20 - Chapter Meeting - Please contact us and have one of your outstanding Soldiers recognized for Soldier of the Month, Packer of the Month, or anything else deemed worthy.

RHC Member Information Update

The RHC leadership is requesting that all current RHC members please update information on our Info Update Page.  This info should be updated annually or whenever there is a change.  Information is used to disseminate information like RHC Newsletters (look for one in a couple of months) and other information the leadership sees fit.  Click here to update your info.

​Recent News
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6 Mar 20 - The RHC was notified that Elaine Whitby, of St. Paul's, NC, beloved Wife of Karl Whitby (Former RHC President) passed away 5 Mar 20, after a long battle with illness.  She has served as the Supply Officer for many years and attended RHC meetings with Karl almost every month forever.  She will be sorely missed.  The RHC will post information on memorial services once they become available.  Current COVID-19 protocols have delayed the service.
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​13 Jan 20 - Mark your calendars for the Rigger Hall of Fame induction ceremony scheduled for Monday, 24 Feb 20 @ 1300.  It will be held at Lewi Auditorium, BLD 6025 at Ft. Lee, VA.  Six of our greatest will be inducted.  Click here for the flyer.
​1 Aug 19 - 1SG Brian Webb was given the guidon for E Co., 1/507th Parachute Rigger Company, Ft. Benning, GA.  Congratulations, 1SG!  For those that don't know, these Riggers support the US Army Airborne School!
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10 May 19 - The 2019 Rigger Ball was an outstanding event that brought together Riggers from across the globe to break bread and celebrate the winner of this year's Rigger Rodeo  - congrats to 7th SFG(A) Riggers for the win!  Click here to view the pictures and awards on our website.  Click here for higher quality photos to download.  A big thanks to those who were able to sponsor Riggers to attend the 2019 Ball.  A list of Sponsors is located here.
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7 Mar 19 - Rigger school inducts 7 veterans; dedicates hall of fame exhibit area.  Top leaders met to dedicate the Rigger Hall of Fame, and induct CW5 Venckus, CW5 Seda, CSM Brown, CSM Scott-Morris, CSM Richards, SGM Marks in to the hall of fame.  For the full story posted in the Ft. Lee Traveler, click here.
1 Feb 19 - A reminder that the Air Dispatch Association of Australia (ADAA) is planning their 2019 ANZAC Day Reunion in Brisbane, 23-26 Apr 2019.  Members of the RHC are welcome to attend.  Cost, accommodations, and additional information is located here.
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31 Jan 19 - Its back by popular demand - For a limited time, the original Rigger print is available! You can contact Debbie at AQM to purchase, 804-734-3082, or go online to the AQM website store.  Cost is $35.00, which includes shipping and handling.
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​30 Jan 19 - There is a New Zealand Rigger Reunion Cruise scheduled to set sail 8-21 Mar 2020.  For additional information on the cruise and how to book a spot, please click here for their information guide.
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