11th Airborne / 511th PIR Book Giveaway

Win a Piece of History: The 11th Airborne & 511th PIR July Giveaway

This July, we are giving away an exclusive piece of history: a copy of the book "When Angels Fall: From Toccoa to Tokyo" by 11th Airborne historian and author Jeremy C. Holm. This incredible prize is uniquely signed by both the author and WWII 511th Paratrooper SSG Russell Schwen!


Eligibility & Contest Window

  • Contest Window: The giveaway runs from July 1, 2026, at 12:00 AM EDT through July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT.
  • Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the United States and those with valid APO/FPO military addresses who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

How to Enter

  • Make a Purchase: Automatically receive an entry when you purchase any 11th Airborne Division or 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) specific items during the contest window.
  • One Order = One Entry: Entries are tracked per order, not per item. You may enter multiple times by placing separate eligible orders.
  • Entry Confirmation: You will receive a separate confirmation email verifying your giveaway entry for each eligible order placed.

Winner Selection & Notification

  • The Drawing: The winner will be randomly drawn and announced on August 6th, 2026.
  • Notification: The winning entrant will be contacted directly via phone and email to confirm their shipping address.
  • Claim Window: The initial winner will have 72 hours from the time of notification to claim their prize.
  • Alternate Winners: If the initial winner cannot be reached or fails to claim the prize within 72 hours, a second drawn winner will be notified. If the second winner is unreachable within their 72-hour window, we will contact a third drawn winner, in that order.

Alternative Method of Entry (No Purchase Necessary)

To enter the giveaway without making a purchase, please mail a postcard or letter containing your full name, mailing address, daytime phone number, and a valid email address to:

Airborne Apparel Company
11th Airborne Contest
PO Box 82
Osseo, MI 49266

 

Mail-In Deadlines: All mail-in entries must be postmarked by July 31st, 2026, and received by our PO Box no later than August 5th, 2026, to be eligible for the drawing. Limit one mail-in entry per stamped outer envelope.

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