Triple Nickle Remembrance Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

EVENT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. MILITARY AND CIVILIAN WELCOMED.

📜 About the Race

The Tau Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated proudly presents the inaugural Triple Nickle Remembrance Run at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This event is dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of the trailblazing Paratroopers who played a pivotal role in integrating Airborne operations into the U.S. Army.

✊ The Legacy of the Triple Nickle

• First All-Black Unit: The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the Triple Nickle, was the first all-Black airborne unit in U.S. military history.
• Formation: Formed in 1943 during World War II, the battalion marked a significant milestone in the ongoing fight for racial equality in the Armed Forces.
• Training Locations: Despite completing rigorous training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the 555th was never deployed overseas.
• Enduring Legacy: The legacy of the Triple Nickle endures as a powerful symbol of courage and resilience.

🔥 Operation Firefly: A Unique Mission

• Domestic Mission: In 1945, the Triple Nickle was tasked with Operation Firefly, partnering with the U.S. Forest Service.
• Smokejumpers: They became Smokejumpers—elite Paratroopers who leaped into remote areas to combat wildfires.
• Balloon Bombs: Many of these fires were ignited by Japanese balloon bombs, designed to create chaos.
• Exceptional Bravery: Over the course of the operation, the 555th completed more than 1,200 jumps, demonstrating exceptional bravery and adaptability.

🌟 A Legacy of Courage and Change

• Integration: The battalion was later absorbed into the 82nd Airborne Division, paving the way for full military integration.
• Presidential Action: Integration was officially enacted by President Truman in 1948.
• Symbol of Change: The legacy of the Triple Nickle serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against racial discrimination.
• Join Us: Join us for the 5.55-mile run along Fort Bragg’s Liberty Trail as we honor these heroes.

🏅 Access to Fort Bragg

• Visitor Pass: If you do not have access to Fort Bragg, please ensure you obtain a visitor pass from the All American Gate Visitors Center.
• No Charge: There is no additional charge for obtaining a pass.
• Contact: FORT BRAGG VISITOR CENTER at (910) 907-5165.
• Location: 3550 ALL AMERICAN FREEWAY, FORT BRAGG (FORT LIBERTY), NC 28310.

🔗 Additional Information

Visitor Access Center :: Fort Bragg

📅 Race Details

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