The Royal Lao Airborne has a long and amazing history that space doesn't permit here even to begin to scratch the surface. The Royal Lao Airborne in the US was founded on September 3, 2001 From it’s beginnings in the 1950’s through today, the RLA has been, and will continue to be, a group of professionals who exhibit military bearing, hold true the core values and who put others before themselves.
It is supported by, and all Airborne Certifications are signed by, His Majesty, the Royal Lao Crown Prince. Royal Lao Parachute Wings are also on the DOD list
of approved foreign awards. (FM 600-8-22, Appendix D, dated 16 NOV 2011.) The mission of the Royal Lao Airborne is:
Preserve the fame and glory of the Royal Lao Airborne
Provide military training assistance to the US Armed Forces
Provide humanitarian aid to Lao refugees
Assist FEMA in disaster-related activities
It is also charged to maintain and strengthen the bonds of comradeship, which distinguish the members of the Royal Lao Airborne, to continue to develop the bond between current and past Airborne forces of the world, to provide for the gathering and dissemination of information concerning those members. It also administers the Billy Ewing Raider Scholarship program for those seeking jump qualification. The Royal Lao Airborne is strictly non-political.
