History


Omaha has long been one of the most popular convention and reunion centers in the nation for military veterans. The storied military history of the community, with Fort Crook and Fort Omaha in the past to the vital role of Offutt Air Force Base, the Strategic Air Command, and now the United  States Strategic Command, have solidified the connection between Omaha and America's veterans.

The Heartland Airborne Memorial is a testimonial to the persistence, patience, tireless work and vision of Airborne veterans in our community and region who stayed the course in completing their mission, and to the many benefactors who joined in this campaign. Their efforts have resulted in a magnificent patriotic display for all to honor and to appreciate.    

73rd Cavalry Regiment
Memorial Dedication


This dedication was held

Saturday, April 23, 2022

 During this ceremony,  Memorial Name Brick for each of the 51 Paratroopers from the 73rd Cavalry Regiment killed in action during America's Global War on Terror were placed and honored at the site.

Honored guests included Gold Star Families, Veterans, Paratroopers, Local and State Dignitaries, Patriotic and Civic Groups

Memorial Name Bricks
​Airborne, Marine & WWII

We have collaborated with the Marine and Victory 95 memorials to honor the service of the Airborne, Marine and WWII veterans, past present and future.

To help with the maintenance and care of the memorials we are selling "name bricks".  The donors name or the name of the loved one will be engraved into a bricks and will be predominantly and permanently placed next to your chosen monument to enjoy for years to come.   
 Airborne and Victory 95 - WWII bricks can be purchased through the "Buy a Brick" form below. 
            
 When using the "Buy Now" button you have the option of using either PayPal or a regular credit/debit card.  If you are paying with a debit or credit card follow these directions:
  • Click "Buy Now" and you will be directed to the PayPal site.  
  • Enter the amount of your donation ei: $60.00 and then click "Check out with PayPal".  This will take you to a new page.
  • On the new page you should Scroll down and you will see a button that says "Pay with Debit or Credit Card".  There is no need to log into PayPal.

You are also welcome to send a check.  Checks can be made out to "Heartland Airborne Memorial Association" and can be mailed to the address below.
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Heartland Airborne Memorial Association
c/o 1SG (Ret) Dan Falcon
11063 Rambleridge Dr.
Blair,  NE  68008
Board of Directors

1SG (RET) Daniel G Falcon, President
[email protected]   402-216-8570

LTC (RET) Michael DeBolt, Vice-President
[email protected]

SGM (RET) John Guhl, Treasurer
[email protected]

LTC (RET) Fred VanPeer, Director
[email protected]

Bob Garrison, Director
[email protected]