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Bringing reunions and locations together since 1991

The Annual Directory is filled with fantastic information about our supplier partners. Each of them is aware of the special requirements of military reunions and take great care to be sure your reunion goes off without a hitch. They are all very enthusiastic about working with you. Their passion for our veteran community is evident from the very first connection.

This year, there are some new attractions to consider. Having traveled to many of them personally, I can say with certainty they are well worth the visit. Motts Military Museum, The Maine Military Museum, USS Turner Joy, USS Alabama, Storytellers and the Hideaway Farm are just some of the amazing places to add to your reunion itinerary.

Reunion Planners take note! On page 25 you will see a form to post your reunion complimentary on our website and in the quarterly magazine. We are expanding our services and now can submit your reunion with other organizations such as American Legion, VFW, DAV, and Tin Can Sailors. Please note some of these organizations publicly list your name, phone number and email address. We ask that you acknowledge this prior to submission.

To protect your privacy and reduce unwanted solicitation, reunion information published on our website will include embedded links to email addresses. Published information will be limited to the following:

MRN Quarterly Magazine:

• Reunion Organization • Reunion Dates • Reunion Location

MRN Website:

• Reunion organization (with or without logo)• Reunion planner name • Reunion dates • Reunion location • Embedded email link • Embedded website link • Reunion Details such as registration costs and

dates, agenda and planner message can be included as well.

The member listings included in the Annual Directory are also on our website under “Find a Reunion Location” or “Places to hold a Reunion”. New website listing features include the following:

Social Media: Connect to members FaceBook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube accounts.

Special Offers: Many of our members have incentives, offers or discounts to help offset your reunion budget. You can find these options by clicking on the special offers tab to see all the options or within each member listing. Look for the white tag icon with participating listings.

Veteran Reviews: Bravo Zulu, Atta Boy, Well Done, Thanks a Million!

Hotel, CVB and Attraction partners routinely go above and beyond to make sure your reunion is perfect. The best way to thank them is to post a review letting other reunion planners know how much you appreciated their efforts.

SharonSharon Danitschek, [email protected]

Bringing reunions and locations together since 1991Published by: Military Reunion Network, Inc.

President: Sharon Danitschek - [email protected] - www.militaryreunionnetwork.com

Subscriptions to Military Reunion Network Magazine are free of charge to qualified reunion planners.

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Southeast Region ...................13

Alabama ..........................................13

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Georgia ............................................15

North Carolina ..............................15

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Great Lakes Region ...............19

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Ohio ..................................................21

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Northwest Region .................37

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Arizona ............................................41

California ........................................41

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CONNECTICUTMYSTICMystic Seaport: The Museum of American and the Sea Margaret Milnes 75 Greenmanville Ave Stonington, CT 6355 [email protected] 860-572-5309 www.mysticseaport.com

The Museum of America and the Sea has hosted 100s of military reunions over the years. Veterans love our restaurants, meeting rooms and unique, ever-chang-ing special events. With 4 registered Na-tional Historic Site vessels to explore -- in-cluding The Charles W. Morgan, the only surviving wooden whaleship in the world plus always-new exhibits and exhibitions, boat tours along the historic Mystic River aboard the Navy launch Liberty, or on the restored 1908 steamboat Sabino, there’s something here for everyone. Wander through The DuPont Preservation Ship-yard where Mystic Seaport shipwrights are restoring The Mayflower 11 until June 2019 or enjoy a sit-down show at our plan-etarium. Our team works with local hotels and reunion planners to create one-of-a-kind events that attract a massive turn-out. Our four on-site restaurants create options to suit every need from delicious box lunches, to a sit-down dinner for 300 in our river side ballroom. Located halfway between Boston and New York, or just 45 minutes from Bradley Airport in Hartford or T.F. Green Airport in Providence, it’s an easy trip to get here.

DELAWAREDOVER Visit Delaware Villages John Doerfler 435 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 [email protected] 302-734-4888 visitdelawarevillages.com

REHOBOTH BEACHRehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach COC Carol Everhart 501 Rehoboth Avenue Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 [email protected] 302-227-6446 www.beach-fun.com

The award-winning Resort Area of Re-hoboth Beach & Dewey Beach, Delaware is known for awesome hotels, specialty stores, amusements, recreational activ-ities, tax-free shopping and some of the finest restaurants anywhere. Rehoboth Beach has a quaint small town feel a real walking downtown with a mile-long boardwalk and all the fun, relaxation or excitement you could ask for. Dewey Beach offers beach sports and activities as well as great restaurants, majestic sun-sets, live music, and nightlife that is world famous. The Resorts Gateway (Highway One), offers a mile of style at the Tanger Outlet Center and more great restaurants, bars, shops, rides, and attractions. Visitors enjoy exploring the Delaware coastline

and State Parks. Nature based activities include kayaking, nature cruises, ferry rides, trails, surfing, skim boarding, paddle boarding, sailing and more. Just add his-torical venues and live performing arts to make your stay a perfect one!

MAINEPORTLANDClarion Hotel Portland ME Heather Levesque 1230 Congress St Portland, ME 4102 [email protected] 207-774-5611 www.clarionportlandme.com/clarion_hotel/military-reunions/

Maximum guest room block: 75 Maximum Banquet group: 200

The Clarion Hotel welcomes you! Enjoy our experienced reunion hotel and the staff that works closely with planners to help create memorable reunions. Hos-pitality and banquet rooms available for groups from 10 to 200. Located close to Portland’s downtown Old Port, Casco Bay Islands, and the Maine Mall there is plenty to enjoy! We offer complimentary shuttle service to these locations and all trans-portation hubs. Conveniently situated off of I-295 and a short trip from Bath Iron Works, Maine Maritime Museum, Freeport and Kittery Outlets. Relax after a day of ex-citing tours in our hot tub or large indoor pool and enjoy dinner in our lounge, Pete and Larry’s. Past reunion planners happily request to be contacted for referrals.

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Best Western Merry Manor Inn Don Haggett 700 Main St South Portland, ME 04106 [email protected] 207-774-6151 www.merrymanorinn.com

Maximum Room block (on peak): 100 rooms Maximum Banquet: 180

Over the past 20 years the Best Western Merry Manor Inn has hosted well over 100 military reunions. Our reunion ex-perts coordinate all the rooms, meals and off-site activities at no cost to your association. All rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, hairdryers, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards and free high-speed wireless internet service. Our hospitality rooms can accommodate groups of 20 to 180 people. Other hotel amenities include a large heated year-round outdoor pool, a 17-ft Jacuzzi with a therapeutic waterfall, a new fitness center, a guest laundry and the Maine Table Restaurant, which features foods from all over the state of Maine. We offer free airport transportation and plenty of free parking. Let us make your next re-union one of the best!

Maine Military Museum Lee Humiston 50 Peary Terrace South Portland, ME 04106 [email protected] 207-650-8651 mainemilitarymuseum.org/

The mission of the museum is to teach todays and future generations the true meaning of SERVICE ABOVE SELF. Through authentic artifacts, displayed in a variety of formats throughout the muse-um, viewers can bear witness to the expe-riences and sacrifices of past members of our Armed Forces. Museum exhibits cover every aspect of military service from the Revolutionary War to Afghanistan and Iraq. The primary focus is on American Prison-ers of War (POWs) from our own Civil War up to the Vietnam Conflict. It is not a glo-rification of war, but a tribute to those who have served in the military, during peace-time and in war. It is also a place to hon-or those who have paid the ultimate price while serving the state of Maine and our nation over the years.

MASSACHUSETTSPLYMOUTHTour TrendsEd Sturrup PO Box 772 Plymouth, MA 02362 [email protected] 508-224-2288 tourtrends.com

Tour Trends is a receptive tour operator and we specialize in organizing military reunions all over the United States with special emphasis in the New England area. This includes hotel accommodations at attractive rates, day trips, tour guides, restaurants and much more. We’d not charge extra for our services. Call Tour Trends. One phone call does it all!

NEW JERSEYCAMDENBattleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial Jack Willard 62 Battleship Place Camden, NJ 08103 [email protected] 866-877-6262 www.battleshipnewjersey.org

Experience a guided tour or event aboard the World’s Greatest Battleship, the Bat-tleship New Jersey. Full catering and bar service, wreath ceremonies, presentations on the ships history, convenient parking, even fire the 5-inch gun!

NEW YORKBUFFALOMillennium Buffalo Christine Casucci 2040 Walden Ave Buffalo, NY 14225 [email protected] 716-206-8327 millenniumhotes.com/buffalo

Millennium Buffalo Loves our Military!

Visit The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park! The military park is the larg-est inland naval park in the United States. Located on the shore of Lake Erie, the Na-

val Park is home to the USS Little Rock, the USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker. All are open to the public for tours! Nearby are world famous Niagara Falls, the Buffalo Zoo, The Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Sheas Performing Arts Center, the Pierce Arrow Transportation Museum, and The Anchor Bar home of the original Buffalo Chicken Wings! We are located next to the Walden Galleria Mall, with a host of shopping and entertainment options. 301 Modern guestrooms and suites, Indoor pool, Close proximity to the Buffalo/Niagara Airport, Free on-site parking, on-property Restau-rant, Lounge and Fitness center. The Mil-lennium Buffalo is located just minutes from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Relax and enjoy the comfort and conve-nience of the only full-service airport ho-tel in Buffalo!

Visit Buffalo Niagara Jenilyn Mescall 403 Main St. Suite 630 Buffalo, NY 14203 [email protected] 716-218-2947 visitbuffaloniagara.com

If you haven’t seen Buffalo lately, you hav-en’t seen Buffalo. This classic American city is undergoing a 21st century renaissance that includes over $1 billion in redevelop-ment, a revitalized waterfront and neigh-borhoods, burgeoning craft beer scene and new attractions, restaurants and hotels. That’s in addition to the classic American ar-chitecture, world-renowned art scene and eponymous chicken wings that have always put our city on the map. And of course, Buf-falo has a world-renowned natural wonder, Niagara Falls, in its backyard.

Visit Buffalo Niagara sells and markets our assets and attractions to visitors outside the Buffalo Niagara region as a conven-tion, tourism and leisure destination for the economic benefit of the community. VBN is Erie County's lead marketing orga-nization for conventions, meetings, ama-teur sporting events, cultural and heritage tourism and consumer travel.

NEW YORKIntrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Ashley Allen W 46th St. and 12th Avenue

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New York, NY 10036 [email protected] 212-245-0072 www.intrepidmuseum.org

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featur-ing the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile subma-rine. Through exhibitions, educational programming and the foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abili-ties are taken on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The Intrepid Museum fulfills its mission to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth by connecting them to histo-ry through hands-on exploration while bridging the future by inspiring innovation. Please visit www.intrepidmuseum.org for more information.

PENNSYLVANIAERIEVisit Erie Hannah Stancliff 208 E. Bayfront Pkwy. Suite 103 Erie, PA 16507 [email protected] 814-454-1000 visiterie.com

Say HELLO to Erie, Pennsylvania! From our award-winning wineries and nation-ally ranked beaches to our rich maritime history and top-not accommodations, Erie provides military reunions with an experience unlike any other destination. Nestled along the shores of Lake Erie, Erie takes pride in offering veterans a blend of lakefront beauty, big city ameni-ties, and a unique military history – all at the affordability military reunions desire. Plus, VisitErie can assist you with all your planning needs! So, let’s work together to make your Erie military reunion a success. Here’s a glimpse into some reunion-favor-ite activities: Take in the scenic beauty of Presque Isle State Park then learn about the history of this natural gem at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC). Tour the Erie Maritime Museum and get to know our role in the War of 1812. Board Erie’s famous U.S. Brig Niagara for tour or to host a military service or memorial.

GETTYSBURGDestination Gettysburg Stacey Fox 571 West Middle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 [email protected] 717-338-1052 destinationgettysburg.com

An outstanding reunion starts with an extraordinary destination. A famous destination such as Gettysburg is sure to provide an extra draw to your next gath-ering. You will discover a variety of meet-ing venues outside your typical hotel or conference center. Experience the pas-sion of Gettysburg with NEW museums, attractions and interactive living history programs. Add to the history a touch of Adams County with farm tours, wineries, shopping and more. We are centrally lo-cated and easily accessible; just 90-min-utes from Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD and only 2-hours from Philadelphia or 45-minutes from Harrisburg.

HARRISBURGHershey Harrisburg Regional VB Sandy Stewart 3211 N Front St Suite 301-A Harrisburg, PA 17110 [email protected] 717-231-2988 www.visithersheyharrisburg.org

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg is the official-ly designated tourism promotion agency for Hershey, Chocolate Town U.S.A., and Harrisburg, the state Capitol of PA, and the surrounding areas.

The Hershey Harrisburg Region is a won-derful destination to host your Military Reunion. Experience the rich history and endless opportunities to relax, reconnect, and learn at one of the many unique at-tractions that fill the region such as Ft. In-diantown Gap (a working National Guard Training Post), US Army Heritage and Edu-cation Center, Hersheys Chocolate World, just to name a few. There are over 8000 hotel rooms, in a variety of both full and select service group-friendly properties all close to dining and attractions. Dining is an experience unto itself! Delectable menus, farm fresh ingredients, eclectic and traditional offerings, and numerous

restaurants to choose from! We can help you plan an enjoyable reunion that will be remembered for years to come!

National Civil War Museum Trini Nye One Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park Harrisburg, PA 17103 [email protected] 717-260-9573 www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

As President Lincoln's Gettysburg Ad-dress encompassed the emotions of the American struggle, The National Civil War Museum portrays this struggle as a time line, from the issues straining the nation through the war's conclusion at Appomat-tox Court House. Nowhere can you find a better understanding of the Civil War, its effect on the nation, or on the peo-ple. Come walk our halls. See and feel the emotions rise and fall as you embrace Bull Run, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chancellors-ville, Wilderness, Antietam, and Gettys-burg; once ordinary places transformed to hallowed ground within a few hours. ***Note from MRN*** This museum is a MUST. Military Reunion visits should in-clude a meal and presentation by Wayne Motts CEO. His enthusiasm and passion for history is infectious.

Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg HersheyBrenda Ryneski 4751 Lindle Road Harrisburg, PA 17111 [email protected] 717-704-0722 www.redlion.com/Harrisburg

Maximum Room Block (on peak) 100 Maximum Banquet (rounds of 8) 320

Comfort. Convenience. Affordabili-ty. You’ll find it all at the Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey. Located in the heart of the PA Capitol Region only 5 miles to the Harrisburg International Airport and 8 miles to Hershey Park. Our 274 large and comfortable standard guestrooms in-clude your choice of one King bed or two Queen beds, complimentary high speed Wi-Fi Internet, 24 hour complimentary airport shuttle, Indoor and Outdoor pool, Exercise Room, Business Center, Full ser-vice restaurant and lounge serving break-fast, lunch and dinner. Perfect site for


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your Military reunion. And smiling, friend-ly service. It all comes together at the Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey.

KING OF PRUSSIA Valley ForgeCVBShannon Reagan1000 First Ave Suite 101King of Prussia PA [email protected]

Just 18 miles from Philadelphia, Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pa., of-fers an affordable setting for nearly any size meeting or convention. The area is a one-stop shop to find all the resourc-es needed to produce any size conven-tion, meeting, trade show, sports or social event. The easily accessible area offers affordability, flexible facilities, and a con-venient location.

Valley Forge is home to more than a doz-en full-service convention hotels and five state-of-the-art IACC-approved confer-ence centers. Large venue event spaces include the Valley Forge Casino Resort with 100,000 square-feet of meeting space, and the 240,000-square-foot Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.

Philadelphia AreaClarion Hotel & Conference Center Karen Vincent 76 Industrial Highway Essington, PA 19029 [email protected] 610-521-9600 clarionphl.com

We love Military Reunions and under-stand what is important to you Welcome to the Clarion Hotel & Conference Cen-ter, Essington, PA, approximately 2.5 miles from PHL Airport. We offer the follow-ing: Complimentary self parking Com-plimentary oversize parking lot for larger cars/bus parking -Complimentary shut-tle service to and from PHL -On site bar/restaurant, Red Fire Grille -17,000 square of meeting/conference space -Hospitality room availability -Private dining/banquet room opportunities -297 guest rooms -3 Suites -One on one conference planner from check in to check out.

Discover Philadelphia Darnell Belford 1601 Market Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 [email protected] 215-636-3308 www.discoverphl.com

Known as Americas birthplace and home to the nation’s first convention, Philadel-phia is the easy choice for your next mil-itary reunion or gathering. With hundreds of hotel rooms to choose from at every price point, we can help you find the per-fect location for your reunion all within walking distance to shops, restaurants, attractions, history and culture. The Phil-adelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau is here to help. Our award-winning Conven-tion Sales and Services team is your one-stop shop for making booking a breeze ready to do the leg work and take care of the details to ensure a successful reunion or event.

RHODE ISLANDWARWICKCrowne Plaza Hotel Providence - Warwick Sarah Shibley 801 Greenwich Avenue Warwick, RI 02886 [email protected] 401-732-6000 crownehotelwarwick.com

Conveniently located off of I-95, the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick is just 30 minutes or less from everything Rhode Island has to offer! We are the proud host to many Military Reunions and they are among our best groups! Here are a few reasons why we are so popular for re-unions: Historic Providence 30 minutes from Newport, RI - with the Naval War College, Museum, Officers Club, Fort Ad-ams and 7 Historical Mansions 30 minutes from Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA 45 minutes from Mystic Seaport and the Sub-marine Nautilus and Museum in CT 1 hour from Boston and the USS Constitution and Museum.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel is the first choice of those seeking the best in accommoda-tions, convenience and service in Rhode

Island. The hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service and complimentary parking for all guests. We have 266 gues-trooms and 45,000 square feet of func-tion space.

VIRGINIAARLINGTONArlington Convention & Visitors Service Portia Conerly 1100 N Glebe Road Ste. 1500 Arlington, VA 22201 [email protected] 703-228-0873 www.stayarlington.com

CHESAPEAKEChesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau Jo Slack 1224 Progressive Dr Chesapeake, VA 23320 [email protected] 757-382-1351 www.visitchesapeake.com

Chesapeake, Virginia combines extraor-dinary facilities, a convenient location, and exceptional value making it the per-fect place to host your military reunion. Located in the heart of Coastal Virgin-ia (Hampton Roads), its the ideal launch point for enjoying all the region has to offer. Situated along major interstates and located near Norfolk International Airport, Chesapeake is easily accessible by both land and air. Chesapeake is only minutes from the Virginia Beach ocean-front, downtown Norfolk and less than an hour from Colonial Williamsburg. The Chesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a wide range of services including RFP assistance, pre-event promotion, lo-cal referrals, marketing support and many other support services most of which are free! Chesapeake offers over 4,000 hotel rooms from the most familiar names in the industry including Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton. Chesapeake is surrounded by his-toric sites, wonderful attractions and an abundance of restaurants and shopping for groups to enjoy.


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FAIRFAXVisit Fairfax - Washington DC Dean Miller 3702 Pender Drive, Ste 420 Fairfax, VA 22030 [email protected] 703-790-0643 www.fxva.com/meeting-planners/reunions/

No other destination in the country pub-licly celebrates the service and sacrifice of Americas veterans like the National Capital area does and meeting in Fair-fax County, Virginia puts you right in the center of everything you and your buddies will want to see and do. From the monu-ments and memorials of Washington, DC to the grandeur of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the excitement of the Smithsonian National Air & Space Muse-um Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Fairfax County and the surrounding area are filled with must see€� attractions for every re-union group.

Visit Fairfax, the county’s Destination Mar-keting Organization, is At Your Service with helpful and free advice, insight, and assistance. Whether its finding you great hotels at great rates, making introductions to personnel at the county’s world-class attractions, or simply recommending restaurants, Visit Fairfax is at the ready to serve those who have served.

Give Dean Miller a call today, and let him go to work on your groups next gathering.

FREDERICKSBURGFredericksburg Virginia Regional Tourism Partners Victoria Matthews 706 Caroline St Fredericksburg, VA 22401 [email protected] 540-372-1216 www.VisitFred.com

The Fredericksburg Regional Tourism Partnership invites you to host your next reunion in Fredericksburg, VA. From the adventurous days of the New World ex-plorers to the devastating days of the Civil War, famous and ordinary travelers have sojourned in our beautiful city. Captain John Smith, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant have all made indeli-

ble marks on the history of this area. This rich history has given the City of Freder-icksburg a downtown area full of genu-ine historical and architectural treasures. Over 350 original and century buildings in the City’s 40-block National Historic Dis-trict reflect some of the most interesting periods in Americas past. Though the city has a rich historical presence, you will also find reunion facilities, ranging from small historic inns to the convenience of mod-ern hotels. We are conveniently located on I-95, with rail service via Amtrak or Vir-ginia Railway Express. Major airports are just one hour away in Washington, D. C. and Richmond, Virginia. Fredericksburg is located just minutes for the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Base Quantico. Fredericksburg also has a dinner theater that boasts off-Broad-way talent. Four Civil War battlefields wel-come visitors to share our past military history. Our staff will work closely with your reunion to ensure a successful event. We can assist with finding the perfect host hotel, site visits, planning of off-site tours and programs, images and program con-tent, name badges and welcome packets for attendees.

HAMPTONHampton Convention & Visitor Bureau Netti Fulton, CMP 1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 290 Hampton, VA 23666 [email protected] 757-728-5324 www.visithampton.com

In the heart of Coastal Virginia, youll find Hampton, a waterfront destination with over 400 years of history. Nestled on the western end of the Chesapeake Bay, Hampton is convenient to Interstate-64, both Norfolk International Airport and Newport News/Williamsburg Internation-al Airport, and all of the cities in Hampton Roads. The proud home of Langley Air Force Base, our city is steeped in military history. Fort Monroe National Monument, decommissioned as an active Army post in 2011, is one of Hamptons most visited at-tractions. From Hampton, the city €œFirst from the sea, First to the stars€�, there are more than 15 historic military attractions within a 30-minute drive. Hamptons own downtown is home to both the Virginia

Air & Space Center and the Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruise, a three-hour tour that brings passengers past the mighty fleet at Naval Station Norfolk. There are over 1,800 hotels rooms in the city, with nine properties offering on-site meeting space. The meeting experts at the Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau are ready to assist you at any point in your event plan-ning process.

NEWPORT NEWSNewport News Tourism Development Office Cheryl Morales 700 Town Center Drive, Suite 320 Newport News, VA 23606 [email protected] 757-926-1428 www.newport-news.org

Newport News, Virginia provides the per-fect location and services to make your reunion a success! Centrally located just minutes from Williamsburg and a short drive to Norfolk and Virginia Beach, New-port News is the best location for a Coast-al Virginia reunion.

Transportation access via car, Amtrak, and the Newport News/Williamsburg Inter-national Airport. We can accommodate small to mid-size reunions with over 256 hotel rooms and 25,000 square feet of combined meeting space in our largest full-service hotel. Our nationally-known museums celebrate nature, the sea and our nation’s military heritage. Our lively entertainment calendar and hundreds of shopping and dining choices, including specialty stores and chef-owned restau-rants, complete the picture. Visit the Mariners Museum and Park and see why Congress designated them Americas Na-tional Maritime Museum! And while you are there, explore the USS Monitor Cen-ter and see the challenges faced by NOAA in conserving hundreds of artifacts from the Two impressive military museums can also be found in Newport News: The US Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eu-stis and the Virginia War Museum. Out-standing services and support, the best value and plenty to see and do, Newport News will make your next reunion a mem-orable one.


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NORFOLKVisit Norfolk Melissa Hopper 232 E Main St Norfolk, VA 23510 [email protected] 800 368 3097 www.visitnorfolktoday.com

Nor-fok, or Naw-fok, no matter how you pronounce it, the experience will always be the same: fun, vibrant entertainment and culture, delicious cuisine and 144 miles of shoreline waiting to be explored! Take a tour of the Elizabeth River harbor on a majestic tall ship, sip on some of the best wines around at Mermaid Winery, Virginias very first urban winery, or watch world-re-nowned artists blow glass at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. If history is your thing, sign up for a boat or land tour of the worlds largest Naval Base or stop by the MacArthur Memorial.. With its mild year-round climate, convenient airport and easy driving distance to two-thirds of the U.S. population, Norfolk is the perfect destina-tion for reunions of all types and sizes. Our complimentary reunion planning services can assist with everything from finding ho-tels facilities, day tours, site visits, shuttle service, attractions and group discounts.

QUANTICONational Museum of the Marine Corps Kendall Eskey 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy Quantico, VA 22134 [email protected] 703-649-2350 events.usmcmuseum.org

A first-class, cutting-edge and world-re-nowned facility, the National Museum of the Marine Corps offers your guests an unforgettable experience amidst some of the nation s most historic and trea-sured artifacts. From corporate functions to personal occasions, our professional staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality service for each event. With sev-eral exclusive spaces available for spe-cial events, the Museum has the perfect setting for any occasion, whether it be an intimate luncheon for twenty or an el-egant reception and dinner for 650. The Museum will open its doors to co-spon-sor events ranging from the intimate to

the elaborate. This versatile facility can ac-commodate virtually any request. Events held at the National Museum of the Marine Corps are catered exclusively by Aramark, known for catering the most prestigious events. With personalized event planning and renowned catering, your occasion will be sensational.

RESTONSheraton Reston Melodye Bridges 11810 Sunrise Valley Dr Reston, VA 20191 [email protected] 703-262-5931 sheratonreston.com

RICHMONDVirginia Tourism Corporation Stephanie C. Kenney 901 East Byrd St Richmond, VA 23219 [email protected] 804-545-5547 virginia.org/meetings

With its blend of sheer beauty, rich heritage, southern hospitality and value, Virginia is the perfect meeting destination. Whether hosting a retreat on a mountain vista or a conference in a state-of-the-art conven-tion center, Virginia easily accommodates groups of all sizes and budgets. Value and quality customer service are key benefits. Explore the majesty of Virginias exciting at-tractions unique chef-owned restaurants, outdoor adventure and fascinating histori-cal sites. Virginia understands your respon-sibilities, and our destination marketing or-ganizations (DMOs) in every state region stand ready to help you with logistics as well as enhancement of your attendee’s ex-periences. Our highly experienced industry specialists meet the challenges of coordi-nating gatherings of all sizes, budgets and expectations with dependable profession-alism and efficiency. Virginia is the premier meetings destination for your conference.

WILLIAMSBURGGreat Wolf Lodge Williamsburg Cara Fuscia 549 E. Rochambeau Drive Williamsburg, VA 23188 [email protected] (757)345-7148

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WASHINGTON DCHampton Inn Washington, DC - NoMa, Union Station Michelle Earl, Sales Manager 501 New York Ave, NE Washington, DC 20002 [email protected] 202 791 9383 hamptoninndcnoma.com

WEST VIRGINIACHARLESTONCharleston West Virginia (Hip, Historic...Almost Heaven) Todd Morris 601 Morris Street Suite 204 Charleston, WV 25301 [email protected] 304-344-5075 www.charlestonwv.com

***Note from RFN*** Todd Morris is a proud veteran who is a member of many local veterans organizations. He is a re-cent recipient of the Volunteer Honor-ing the Warrior medal from the Vietnam Veterans of America as well as the Chap-el of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Award from the Marine Corp League. Hip, HistoricAlmost Heaven Charleston West Virginia is the destination for your meeting and reunion. We are located at the intersection of three Interstates I-79, I-77, I-64 and within 500 miles of 66 percent of the U.S. population. Charles-tons Yeager Airport (CRW) has over 40 daily flights to 10 nonstop destinations with service provided by American, Delta, United, US Airways and Spirit. Our down-town is home to seven hotels with more than 1,700 sleeping rooms and first-class meeting facilities. All are within walk-ing distance to one of the largest indoor shopping malls on the east coast and a plethora of fine dining choices. Charles-tons best attribute is our people. Our staff does what it takes to make your meeting successful. In fact, weve received two Readers Choice Awards for outstanding professionalism, creativity and dedication to the industry. From our mayor to our partners we all strive to exceed your ex-pectations. ■


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ALABAMAMOBILEBay City Conventions and Tours Carol Peterson PO Box 304 Mobile, AL 36601 [email protected] 800-338-5597 www.baycityconventions.com

YO & AHOY! Reunion Planners! Mobile Alabama is standing at attention ready for your Reunion Orders. If you are requesting a site for your reunion that offers “Natural Beauty” Unequaled Southern Hospitality, Superb Accommodations and Cuisine, as well as a Rich Military History reflected by its numerous Monuments, Parks, and Attractions, FALL-OUT and head for Mo-bile! Let Bay City Convention and Tours, Inc. be your REUNION COMMAND POST. We can arrange Billeting (hotels), Rations (meals), Battle Plans (events, tours and at-tractions) and Mobilization of your forces (land, sea, and air)

Mobile, The City of Six Flags”, also features local sights including: Bellingrath Gardens & Home, magnificent Ante-Bellum Muse-um Homs, the home of the USS Alabama Memorial Park and the USS Drum, a WWII submarine and more!!

Mobile Bay CVB Edra Finley 1 South Water St Mobile, AL 36602 [email protected] 251-208-2016 www.mobile.org

Mobile, one of the oldest cities along the Gulf Coast, has an international flair with numerous historic districts, archi-tecturally significant homes and build-ings, beautiful gardens, trees, parks and outdoor spaces, fresh, local seafood,

numerous waterways to explore and an ever-emerging, vibrant downtown district. New art galleries, shops and restaurants open in the historic downtown district each year. You can find our love of the coast in our food, music, festivals, and attractions but especially in our people. There are numerous ways to get out on the water, from airboats to kayaks to sight-seeing tours. We host festivals year-round, celebrating everything from live music to shrimp to the arts to flowers. If you’re a military buff, then we have several histor-ic sites and attractions that will take you from the Civil War to present day. If you like architecture, a walking and/or driving tour of the many historic districts, church-es and homes is a must-do!

USS Alabama Rhonda Davis 2703 Battleship Parkway Mobile, AL 36603 [email protected] 251-433-2703 ussalabama.com

From its humble beginnings on February 1, 1940 as the keel was laid at the Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia, Battle-ship USS ALABAMA (BB-60) has had a re-markable career. She began her World War II adventures in the North Atlantic in 1943, then later that year, went to the South Pacific seas. She ended up in Mobile, Al-abama as a National Historic Landmark and memorial to millions. Visiting the USS Alabama is a must for any military reunion staying in the greater Mobile area.

FLORIDADAYTONA BEACHDaytona Beach Area CVB Sam Pollack 126 East Orange Ave Daytona Beach, FL 32114 [email protected] 386-255-0415 www.daytonabeach.com Jacksonville

Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport Danita Hurst 14670 Duval Road Jacksonville, FL 32218 [email protected] 904-421-2031 www.cpjacksonvilleairport.com

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The Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport is conveniently located amongst many gov-ernment facilities and military installations such as Blount Island, NAS JAX, Mayport Naval Station and Kings Bay Naval Station. River City Marketplace shopping complex is located within minutes of the hotel. We offer scheduled transportation for a nom-inal fee. Anheuser-Busch Brewery offers complimentary tours; Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has something for everyone and Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island boasts a beautiful 50-block historic dis-trict with many original structures dating back to the late 19th century. Amelia Is-land’s Fernandina Beach brings to mind a more graceful bygone era. Take a carriage ride down historic Centre Street or enjoy a great meal at a local restaurant.... you are sure to relax here. Come experience the best kept secret in Jacksonville....Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport; Floridas down


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Visit Jacksonville Laurie Allen 208 W Laura Street Suite 102 Jacksonville, FL 32202 [email protected] 904-421-9183 visitjacksonville.com

KISSIMMEEExperience Kissimmee CVB Jadeine Shives 215 Celebration Place Suite 200 Kissimmee, FL 34747 [email protected] 407-569-4855 www.militaryreunionsinkissimmee.com

Kissimmee, Flori-da salutes military reunions of every size year-round. With so many things to do and see, choosing Kissimmee adds a unique appeal for having fun, making memo-ries and reminisc-ing with life-long friends. Choose a Kissimmee resort for your next Mil-itary Reunion and everyone staying overnight will re-ceive a FREE cus-tomized T-shirt with your groups name and logo, including spous-es and guests! Just click on our website link above and regis-ter! It is that easy. In addition to being a popular vacation destina-tion, Kissimmee has a wide variety of attractions that military reunions enjoy. From

dinner shows to airboat rides, chocolate factory tours to classic car parades, your group is sure to experience a reunion like no other in the country. Spend a couple of days or more exploring several or all of the sites.

Experience Kissimmee also provides plan-ners newsletter flyers, welcome bags and area guides. Start planning your reunion to remember! Contact Jadeine Shives for more information.

Ramada Gateway Janis Blair 7470 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Kissimmee, FL 34747 [email protected] 407-997-6614 www.ramadagateway.com

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The Ramada Gateway is conveniently lo-cated just one mile from the entrance into Disney World and proud to host many military reunions each year. Our unique property boasts 500 rooms with both in-terior corridor deluxe tower rooms and budget friendly exterior standard rooms. The Ramada Gateway has true hospitality suites where you may bring in your own food & beverages, which are the perfect place to convene with your military bud-dies. Banquet facilities are available for up to 300 guests. With our onsite restau-rant and lounge, the Ramada Gateway can handle all of your reunion needs. The Kissimmee area is so much more than just Disney World, with dinner theaters, mili-tary museums, and unique Florida activi-ties. Planning your reunion in Kissimmee will ensure a great turnout.

PANAMA CITYPanama City Beach CVB Ann Gager P.O. Box 9473 Panama City Beach, FL 32417 [email protected] 850-233-5070 www.visitpanamacitybeach.com

Located in the center of Northwest Flor-ida, Panama City Beach offers a beautiful backdrop for any military reunion, in a vet-eran-friendly community thats home to Navy and Air Force bases. Panama City Beach has 27 miles of pristine, white-sand beaches with crystal-clear emerald waters lining the shoreline. This is gorgeous set-ting is sure to please any guest and offers fishing, golf, shopping, and a wide variety of dining options! While summer is the busiest, Panama City Beach also has fami-ly-friendly shoulder season special events, like the annual Pirates of the High Seas Fest, Chasin the Sun Music Festival and the New Years Eve Beach Ball Drop! Ac-commodation partners offer off-season discounts during the shoulder seasons, offering great value during April, May, Sep-tember, October and the winter months for budget conscious planners. Panama City Beach is a perfect location for your upcoming military reunion. Come discov-er our Real. Fun. Beach.

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SAINT AUGUSTINEActive Escapes, Inc. – Jacksonville’s Military Reunion Tour & Transportation Company John Aguilera 1177 Garrison Dr Saint Augustine, FL 32092 [email protected] 904-230-8787 activeescapesdmc.com/

If you are planning your next reunion in the Jacksonville, Florida area, elevate the experience and feel spirits soar with Ac-tive Escapes. For over a decade, we’ve provided destination management ser-vices for hundreds of reunion planners. As a veteran-owned company, military reunion programs hold a special place in our hearts and we want to make your next reunion the most stress-free and memo-rable yet. Customized reunion programs and services feature Transportation, Tours & Excursions, Spouse Programs, Keep-sakes & Gifts and much more... Please visit activeescapesdmc.com/experiences for a complete list of reunions served and comments from previous reunion leaders. Florida Locations Served: Amelia Island, Fernandina, Jacksonville, Palm Coast, Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine.

St Augustine, Ponte Vedra & Beaches VCB Jaya Dillard 29 Old Mission Avenue Saint Augustine, FL 32084 [email protected] 904-209-4429 floridashistoriccoast.com

GEORGIACOLUMBUSColumbus Georgia CVB Ashley Woitena P.O. Box 2768 Columbus, GA 31902 [email protected] 706-317-2110 www.visitcolumbusga.com

When you bring your military reunion to Columbus, Georgia, the voices of history will speak to you. Our Military Heritage Trail starts at the National Infantry Muse-um and Solider Center, dedicated to the

legacy of valor and sacrifice of the Infan-try. It continues with the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus, which tells the little known role of the Confed-erate and Union navies. Andersonville in-cludes the site of the Civil War prison, the Andersonville National Cemetery, and the National Prisoner of War Museum. And then there’s Fort Mitchell, which recalls a time when this area was on the edge of the frontier wilderness.

The Columbus Convention & Visitors Bu-reau is at your service with tour itineraries, welcome bags, attraction guides, and all of the assistance you need to make your mil-itary reunion the best ever. Visit Columbus, Georgia for its rich military history.

SAVANNAHEmbassy Suites Savannah Historic Anjuli Derien 605 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Savannah, GA 31401 [email protected] 912-721-0579 www.savannah.embassysuites.com

Maximum Room Block on peak: 60 Maximum Banquet (rounds of 8) 250

Where history meets luxury The Embas-sy Suites by Hilton hotel offers a variety of stylish two-room suites with separate living and sleeping areas, microwaves and refrigerators. Start your day with a free made-to-order breakfast and in the evening, indulge in drinks and snacks at the complimentary Evening Reception*. Maintain your healthy lifestyle in our well-equipped fitness center and then cool off in the sparkling outdoor pool. Make mem-ories to last a lifetime at your next reunion in Savannah. Our experienced staff is here to attend to every detail of your reunion from pre-planning to the event. The Pres-idential Suite on the 5th floor with over 1,300 sq. ft. of space is perfect to use as a hospitality suite. Contact our sales team to schedule a consultation and discuss how we can make your event extra special.

TUCKERDiscover DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau Penny Moore

1957 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 510 Tucker, GA 30084 [email protected] 770-492-5018 discoverdekalb.com

NORTH CAROLINAFAYETTEVILLEFayetteville Area CVB Myron Jones 245 Person St Fayetteville, NC 28301 [email protected] 800-255-8217 www.visitfayettevillenc.com

Military reunions are a time for camara-derie, reminiscing and fellowship. Fayette-ville, NC, Americas First Military Sanctu-ary Community - famous for decades of military heritage and support - is the ide-al place to hold military reunions. As the headquarters of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, the city has a sense of pride for protecting our nation and is second to none when it comes to community sup-port for everything military. Past events like the 82nd Airborne Division Memorial and the Fayetteville Independent Light Infan-try (F.I.L.I.) Anniversary demonstrate why the Fayetteville area is the model location for military reunions. The community was recognized by Peter Greenberg as one of Americas most patriotic communities in Newsmax magazine and by Time maga-zine as Americas Most Pro-Military Town. The town invites all fellow soldiers, airmen, marines, coast guardsmen and national guardsmen to reminisce during a reunion in Americas First Military Sanctuary

SOUTH CAROLINACHARLESTONExplore Charleston John Michael McCants 423 King St Charleston, SC [email protected] 843- 805-3098 www.meetcharleston.com

Charleston is the destination your attend-ees WANT to visit. Voted #1 city in the US by the discerning readers of CondeNast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines, you'll find a region steeped in history, yet

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surprisingly cutting edge. Southern hos-pitality, world-class meeting sites, famed tours and attractions and a stunningly beautiful location make Charleston re-unions productive and memorable. Please contact the Charleston CVB to help plan your next reunion.

MYRTLE BEACHMyrtle Beach Area CVB Melanie Doty 1200 N Oak Street Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 [email protected] 843-685-8585 www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/groups/reunions

Myrtle Beach, SC boasts year round mild temperatures and 60 miles of glittering At-lantic Ocean. Each group traveling to the area needs an individual and memorable experience and our eclectic mix of activi-ties and accommodations will ensure that all of your military reunion group mem-bers leave content and eager to return. Walk down our award-winning oceanfront boardwalk or enjoy an afternoon of golf at one of 100 championship courses. For fun seekers, our water parks, theme parks or Riverboat attractions are sure to please. Those looking for downtime can indulge in the many fantastic spas, specialty bou-tiques, outlets or shopping malls. After a satisfying meal at one of our areas 1,700 restaurants, spend an evening at one of the live theaters, variety shows or night-clubs.

Sea Mist Oceanfront ResortLeanne McCulloch 1200 S Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach, SC [email protected] 800-200-8687 www.myrtlebeachseamist.com/group-functions/military/

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Proud to Serve Those Who Have Served Us So Well. Thank You for Our FREEDOM! Its Retired Military Reunions Made Easy at Sea Mist Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach!

1) You Pay No Resort Fees Ever! Some places charge 18 to 22% in hotel fees.

But at Sea Mist you pay what you are quoted with no hidden charges.

2) Myrtle Beach Best Buy: Lodging and Breakfast from $74 - $95 per room per night featuring your choice of lodging types plus Breakfast at Tena’s an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet with over 40 items to choose from.

3) RETIRED MILITARY BEACH PACKAGES 4) Sea Mist features a casual atmosphere

on over 15 - acres complimented by a large assortment of hotel amenities. Enjoy multiple swimming pools, large Jacuzzis, Fitness Room, Restaurants, Free Parking, 24-hour Security, a Con-ference Center with a full-service ca-tering staff.

Just call 1.800.200.8687 and speak to your Reunion Specialist or visit www.SeaMist.com. Lodging and packages re-quire 10 rooms or more to qualify you for Group Travel rates.

The Alabama Theatre Kathy B Flowe CMP 4750 Highway 17 South North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 [email protected] 843-272-5758 www.alabama-theatre.com

Myrtle Beach largest production show & SCs top attended live entertainment the-atre. The Show & The Souths Grandest Christmas Show have continually been Voted #1 by Myrtle Beach Visitors & Lo-cals (Sun News Readers Poll). We have also been nominated for the Venue of the Year by the Country Music Associa-tion. TripAdvisor has given us the "Award of Excellence." We offer a first-class off-site evening of entertainment with din-ner packages including shuttle service for groups of 20 to 2,000.

TENNESSEECHATTANOOGAChattanooga Area CVB Christina Petro 736 Market Street, 18th Floor Chattanooga, TN 37402 [email protected] 423-424-4417 www.chattanoogafun.com/meetings/

Chattanooga is the perfect destination for

your next reunion! Where else can you find reunion-friendly hotels, world-class attractions and memories at every tur-nall within a few blocks and within your budget? Our top-notch CVB services rival what youll find in a bigger city with the personal touch of a small town, and the can-do spirit to help you every step of the way. Find out for yourself: book your next reunion in the right-sized city with the right attitude.

GATLINBURGBlack Bear Inn and Suites Michelle Hammontree 1100 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 [email protected] 800-933-0777 blackbeargatlinburg.com

With top-of-the-line facilities, The Clar-ion Inn & Suites Gatlinburg provides any important meeting or event with the at-tention it needs and deserves. We're only 100 yards from the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We're also with-in walking distance of many of Gatlinburg's most popular attractions and restaurants. Additionally, our comfortable accommo-dations and group block rates ensures your group enjoys not only the event but their overnight stay as well. Group accom-modations, room blocks, affordable rates and a top-notch meeting and event staff guarantee your guests will have a grand time from the moment they get here to the time they depart.

Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center Mike McElroy 402 River Rd Gatlinburg, TN 37738 [email protected] 865-277-0159 edgewater-hotel.com

The Edgewater Hotel & Conference Cen-ter located on the Little Pigeon River in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee boasts 205 lavishly decorated guest rooms of-fering the most breath-taking views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Enjoy all interi-or corridors, private balconies, compli-mentary parking, free Wi-Fi and year round swimming in our heated indoor/ outdoor

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pool. And our famous FREE hot continen-tal breakfast makes the Edgewater Hotel the ideal spot for your next reunion. Over 7000 sq. ft. of meeting space is available and our staff can provide world-class ca-tering to meet any event style, big or small. And with attractions, restaurants, shop-ping and nightlife right outside our door youll not find a better location to walk down memory lane and rekindle your mil-itary fellowship anywhere.

For an entirely new experience of a Gat-linburg standard call our Group Sales Manager and USMC veteran Mike McElroy at 865-277-0159 or email [email protected]

Greystone Lodge on the River Renee Spurling and Nicole Shisler 559 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN [email protected] 865-436-5621 greystonelodgetn.com

Maximum Room block (on peak): 75 Maximum Banquet (rounds of 8): 100

The Greystone Lodge on the River is a place where ducks nest in the bushes, bears wander by occasionally and sharks swim next door. Stay in one of our 241 beautifully decorated rooms and enjoy our deluxe complimentary continental breakfast featuring hot biscuits, gravy and eggs each morning. All of our rooms have private balconies with the majority over-looking the Little Pigeon River. The Grey-stone is located in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg at traffic light #5, next door to the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies with all trolleys stopping right across from our lobby. A variety of restaurants, shops and attractions are within a short walking distance. Our 2400 sq ft meeting space, with a stage is perfect for presentations, dinners or just a gathering place for rem-iniscing. Stay with us and share a little of the mountain life we enjoy every day, we would love to have you.

MEMPHISGraceland Savannah Faircloth 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd Memphis, TN 38116 [email protected]

(901)332-3322 graceland.com

Memphis CVB Holly Townsend 47 Union Avenue Memphis, TN [email protected] 901-543-5367 www.memphistravel.com

MEMPHIS LOVES MILITARY REUNIONS!!! Experience the energy and excitement of Memphis. Full of fun and unique things to do, see, taste and experience, its rich heritage will move your soul like few plac-es can. We take the Southern approach where hospitality is king. Let us help make your reunion memorable.

Sheraton Memphis DowntownTiffany Smith 250 N Main Memphis, TN 38103 [email protected] 901-527-7300 sheratonmemphisdowntown.com

Stay in Center of It All at Sheraton Mem-phis Downtown Hotel

Whether you're traveling for work or for play, Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel is ideally positioned to explore the best of the city. Business travelers will appreci-ate our direct skywalk connection to the Memphis Cook Convention Center, while those traveling for leisure will love our close proximity to the sights and sounds of Beale Street and Graceland, the iconic former home of Elvis Presley. Savor cre-ative American cuisine and Starbucks® coffee in the chic Crossroads Tavern and Grille, make a splash in our indoor heat-ed pool or soak in views of the Mississippi River from your spacious, well-appointed guest room. As the largest meeting hotel in downtown Memphis, we offer 16,000 square feet of functional venue space, ideal for both intimate business meetings and large corporate gatherings. Through-out your stay, you'll enjoy signature Sher-aton service and warm, welcoming Mem-phis hospitality.

NASHVILLEStorytellers Museum and The Hideaway Farm of Johnny Cash Karen Morrissey 9676 Old Hwy 46 Bon Aqua, TN 37025 [email protected] 615-242-5373 storytellersmuseum.com/promo-video/

Located near Nashville, Tennessee, The Storytellers Museum is in a general store that the great Red Wortham converted into a recording studio, and that Johnny Cash used as a place for local concerts. Visitors can see the historic Little Stage where the Saturday Night in Hickman County guitar pulls once took place. Johnny’s daughter, Cindy Cash has helped curators create an experience that will be unforgettable. The Storytellers Hideaway Farm at Bon Aqua belonged to Johnny Cash for over thirty years. See the house where he lived, and the land that he loved, the place he called the center of my universe. Take a journey back in time as you tour the house that was built before the Civil War by the prominent Weems family, founders of the Bon Aqua Springs Resort. The Weems family ceme-tery is at the back of the property.

Please note when calling from this web-site, you will be connected to Karen Mor-rissey with Sweet Magnolia Tours. Karen is assisting the Storytellers Museum and can make your reservations as well as provide transportation to and from the venue.

Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Brad Henton222 5th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 [email protected] 615-416-2015 countrymusichalloffame.org/visit/group-tours

Stars for a Day. Heroes Forever.

Country music has long had a special kin-ship with the United States military; from the ballads of World War II, to the rousing battle calls that followed the attacks on September 11, 2001. Country music has al-ways represented the feelings and sacrifice of the American soldier. The Museum is a

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world-class facility featuring thousands of priceless artifacts, theater experiences, live music, a full-service restaurant, and on-site shopping. The museum also manages two historic properties in Nashville: RCA Studio B and Hatch Show Print. A special package created exclusively for military groups called Heroes Forever, Stars For A Day allows the recording of your military branch song, name and rank at RCA Studio B on Music Row. All participants will re-ceive a one-of-a-kind keepsake CD con-taining the song and their buddies voices. This unforgettable experience can be the highlight of your Music City reunion.

We value your service to our country. If you bless us with a visit, we will strive to make it seamless and memorable.

Grand Ole Opry Entertainment Group Jamie Lynn Thompson 2804 Opryland Dr Nashville, TN 37214 [email protected] 615-882-5439 www.opry.com/groups

Americas Entertainment Destination! The Grand Ole Opry Entertainment Group consists of Nashville iconic attractions including: The Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, General Jackson Showboat and WSM Studios. Special military reunion rates are available for all our attractions as well as behind-the-scenes tours at the Opry House, Ryman Auditorium and WSM Radio Studio. Special packages available for including meals, tours and show tick-ets!

Millennium Maxwell House Christina Jones2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd Nashville, TN 37228 [email protected] 615-313-1365 millenniumhotels.com

The Millennium Maxwell House in Nash-ville, TN loves to host military reunions! With 287 sleeping rooms, 400 parking spots, lush gardens and an outdoor pool

PLUS 25,000 sq. ft of meeting space, we are able to provide all the room that your reunion might require. Also, we at The Maxwell House understand the unique needs of military groups and know what makes for a fun filled visit. We have hosted more than 15 reunions 2017 and are slated to beat that in 2018. From the Bicentennial Mall in the shadows of The State Capitol, to the nearby Tennessee History Muse-um, to Andrew Jacksons Hermitage and even the Honky Tonk Highway, we have it all! As a special offer to The Military Re-union Network, The Maxwell House will offer 10% off all food and beverage in our restaurant. Don't hesitate to book your Military Reunion at The Maxwell House!

Nashville CVC Louanna Henton 150 4th Avenue North Suite G-250 Nashville, TN 37219 [email protected] 615-259-4758 www.visitmusiccity.com

A creative melting pot that seamlessly stirs together rock, country, bluegrass, jazz and more, Music City offers a charming mix of musical, historical and cultural flavors. It is truly a city for all seasons and styles. Nashville’s promise is to provide the ulti-mate musical entertainment experience celebrated throughout our diverse cultural and entertainment offerings. So whether its listening to live music, soaking in the art scene, exploring history or simply relaxing, youll find many ways to enjoy Music City and discover why music calls us home.

Sharin' Nashville and See Memphis Tours Stacy Barry 951 Patio Dr Nashville, TN 37214 [email protected] 615-846-0867 www.sharinnashvilletours.com

Sweet Magnolia Tours Karen Morrissey 330 Commerce St Nashville, TN 37201 [email protected]

800-235-5295 www.sweetmagnoliatours.com

Sweet Magnolia Tours thanks YOU for your service!

We are Tennessees premier tour compa-ny with offices in Nashville & Chattanooga & we want to serve you. Let us customize an unforgettable experience for your re-union, including:

NEW! Complimentary name badges & lanyards for your reunion attendees

Guided City Tour including top area at-traction admissions & military specific sites

Transportation and logistics Private lunch or dinner entertainer experience with a Johnny Cash family member or one of Nashvilles award winning songwriters His-toric Plantations and Civil War Tours La-dies & Spouse Tours Exclusive Memorial Service locations

Let us work with you to create interesting tour excursions that your reunion attend-ees will love. We will take care of all the details for you, so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy the tours too! Call Karen at Sweet Magnolia Tours when your reunion brings you to Music City!

The Inn at Opryland Vicky Ballard 2401 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN 37214 [email protected] 615- 231-8826 www.theinnatopryland.com

The Inn at Opryland brings you all the excitement of Music City while offering a comfortable, inviting place to recharge. Warm hospitality and modern amenities in a vibrant, music-inspired atmosphere make our hotel perfect for meetings, re-unions, and vacations alike. Our ideal lo-cation next to Gaylord Opryland Resort and the Grand Ole Opry allows easy ac-cess to Nashville's world-famous attrac-tions. Come experience all the city has to offer from its most hospitable location! ■

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ILLINOISGURNEELake County CVB Kimberly Ghys 5465 W Grand Ave Ste 100 Gurnee, IL 60031 [email protected] 800-525-3669 www.lakecountyreunions.com

When planning a reunion for your fellow veterans, why not choose the home of the largest naval training center? Centrally located between Chicago and Milwaukee and 30 minutes from O’Hare airport, it’s convenient and accessible for guests from near and far. While you’re here, take a tour of the base and Great Lakes Naval Muse-um, have lunch at the Port O’ Call restau-rant overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan and even attend a graduation ceremony. You can also enjoy activities and attrac-tions of all sorts from theater performanc-es to world-class attractions and gracious garden walks. Make sure to stop by the Russell Military Museum and see the rare collection of over 300 military vehicles and weaponry or check out the Combat Zone Exhibit and classic cars at Volo Auto Museum. You could also tour Fort Sheri-dan or take the group to downtown Chi-cago to see the sights and tour the U-505 German Submarine at the Museum of Sci-ence and Industry. Then cap off each eve-ning with a delicious dinner full of great conversation with lifelong friends.

SPRINGFIELDVisit Springfield Illinois Leah Guffey

109 N 7th Street Springfield, IL 62701 [email protected] 217.789.2360 x5530 www.visitspringfieldillinois.com

Patriotic Springfield, Illinois is a place where we understand pride. And we would be proud to be the location for your next military reunion. This interesting, af-fordable and centrally-located destina-tion offers a place to gather that is rich in military history, and offers all of the other amenities you’ve come to expect, such as great dining, plenty of touring options and a friendly all-American atmosphere. Just some of the sites of interest to mili-tary groups include the Illinois State Mil-itary Museum; WWII, Korea and Vietnam War Memorials; the Air Combat Museum; Oak Ridge Cemetery and Camp Butler National Cemetery. Plus, we have Abra-ham Lincoln sites, historic homes, Route 66 nostalgia and much more. Many of our sites can be used as special event venues for one-or-a-kind dinners and receptions. Get in touch to see how we can help you plan your next legendary reunion right here in Springfield, IL.

KENTUCKYLEXINGTONVisit LEX Roseanne Mingo 250 West Main St Suite 2100 Lexington, KY 40507 [email protected] 859-244-7714 visitlex.com

Lexington, Kentucky - The Horse Capital of the World. Explore Lexington’s signa-ture industry with a visit to the world-re-nowned Kentucky Horse Park or iconic Keeneland Race Course. See where 95% of the worlds bourbon supply comes from as you sip your way through the bluegrass with a tour of historic and craft bourbon distilleries. While we respect the bourbon, we also invite you to drink the beer with a tour of a local craft brewery along the Brewgrass Trail. Add in a booming culinary scene, our live music shows, easy acces-sibility and Southern Hospitality around every corner, and you can see why Lex-ington is the best city for your reunion. In fact, Lexington’s unique brand of South-ern hospitality and compassionate spirit has earned Lexington a spot on the top 20 Most Caring Cities by Wallet Hub! Start planning your next military reunion at visitlex.com

LOUISVILLECrowne Plaza Louisville Airport Kim Broussard 830 Phillips Ln Louisville, KY 40209 [email protected] 502-380-4230 cplouisville.com


The Crowne Plaza Louisville completed a beautiful $26+ million renovation in 2009. With 588 guest rooms, 50,000 square feet of meeting space, complimentary ground level parking, complimentary airport shut-

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tle and a central U.S. location, our full- service hotel provides the perfect venue for military reunion groups. In addition, we are also within 10 minutes of every ma-jor Louisville attraction and we are experi-enced! We have hosted groups as small as the USS Arcadia and as large as the 1st Cavalry Division Association. Please visit our website to view our wonderful prop-erty and all of its many amenities.

MICHIGANFRANKENMUTHBavarian Inn Jaylee Compau One Covered Bridge Lane Frankenmuth, MI 48734 [email protected] 989-652-7206 www.bavarianinn.com

Since its original founding as the Union House in 1888, the Bavarian Inn has been offering an extraordinary blend of great German food and hospitality in Franken-muth, Michigan. Our exclusive location on the banks of the Cass River allows your guests the best of both worlds: a short walk to the shops, attractions and restau-rants of one of Michigan’s leading destina-tions, and the convenience of 360 Bavari-an themed guestrooms and 15,000 square feet of first class meeting space (seating from 5 to 500), all under one roof. Add four indoor pools (one for adults only), two waterslides, three whirlpools, two gift shops, two restaurants, two lounges (one featuring nightly entertainment), a two acre family fun center, an 18 hole indoor miniature golf course and you have the matchless Bavarian Inn Lodge.

GRAND RAPIDSExperience Grand Rapids Kelsey Helstowski 171 Monroe Ave, NW, Suite 545 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 [email protected] 616-233-3546 www.ExperienceGR.com

Grand Rapids, Michigan #20 on the New York Times list of 52 Places to Go World-wide in 2016 offers a world-class trav-el experience without world-class costs or hassles. It begins with a safe, clean

downtown boasting 150+ restaurants, nightclubs, shops and museums within a five-minute walk of seven excellent hotels. One of the nations finest botanical gar-dens, three huge shopping malls and wide range of outdoor recreation options are just 10 minutes away. All of this, plus an ale trail of 40+ breweries, a thriving farm-to-fork food scene, public art galore, North Americas best airport and much more (in-cluding the Gerald R Ford Presidential Mu-seum, USS Silversides, LST 393).

MINNESOTABLOOMINGTONBloomington CVB Tony Cook 2131 Lindua Lane Bloomington, MN 55425 [email protected] 952-278-8532 bloomingtonmn.org

OHIOBEAVERCREEK (DAYTON AREA)

Greene County Ohio CVB-WPAFB Lisa Willis 1221 Meadowbridge Dr Ste A Beavercreek, OH 45434 [email protected] 937-320-9865 www.greenecountyohio.org/

Just east of Dayton is an outstanding des-tination for your reunion Greene Coun-ty, Ohio, home of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the USAF, one of the greatest museums of the world. How you’re treated is just as important as where you go. From your first call to the last farewell, your work as a planner should be made easier and the results should make you look like a hero. The Greene County, Ohio CVB can make that happen with site visits to hotels and help in nailing down the details. When its show time, Lisa Willis will see to it that your group will have name tags to be proud of and extra touches such as custom wel-come signs that make it clear to your at-tendees that Greene County has taken the time to get to know whos coming.

COLUMBUSExperience Columbus Sarah Doodan 277 W. Nationwide Blvd, Ste. 125 Columbus, OH 43215 [email protected] 614-222-6146 experiencecolumbus.com

Museums, collections and historical sites, as well as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (opening in late 2018), make Columbus the ideal destination for your military reunion. Let Experience Colum-bus help you plan a successful reunion by assisting with hotel selection, connecting you with our preferred service providers and receiving customized onsite services for your reunion. We respect the service and sacrifices made by all veterans, from historical events to current conflicts. We look forward to hosting your next military reunion!

(NEAR COLUMBUS)

Motts Military Museum Warren Motts 5075 South Hamilton Rd Groveport, OH 43125 [email protected] 614) 836-1500 www.mottsmilitarymuseum.org/

Motts Military Museum was founded in 1987 by Warren E. Motts. The mission is to educate the public on the importance of Americas military past through the doc-umentation, collection, interpretation, and preservation of tangible artifacts and personal stories of the men and women who served and are serving in the United States Armed Forces. Originally estab-lished in the Motts familys 1870 residence, the museum moved in 1999 to a more modern 5,100 square foot facility with nearly four acres of land. The new build-ing and grounds were given to the Muse-um through the generosity of Columbus Attorney Robert R. Richards who was a former special agent of the War Depart-ment during World War II. Over the next several years the museum grew in leaps and bounds. Donations poured in from veterans and their families. The museum secured many vehicles, military aircraft, and a Higgins Boat from World War II. In 2001, the museum broke ground for a

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new wing and as funds were available the museums volunteer crew, many of whom were professional carpenters, electricians and other skilled tradesmen, worked on the 5,200 square feet area. By 2006, the entire structure was completed and paid in full. On May 23, 2015 the new wing was dedicated.

DAYTONDayton Convention & Visitors Bureau Teena Sheffler 1 Chamber Plaza Suite A Dayton, OH 45409 [email protected] 937-226-8292 daytoncvb.com

Dayton, Ohio is known as the birthplace of aviation and so much more! Dayton is home to the Wright brothers, the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, the Wright family mansion Hawthorn Hill, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (the world’s largest and oldest military avi-ation museum and the state’s most visited free tourist attraction), and Wright Patter-son Air Force Base where scientists and engineers at the Air Force Research Labo-ratories are developing the latest in Aero-space technology. Dayton/Montgom-ery County, located at one of the busiest crossroads of America, where I-75 north/south meets I-70 east/west, also boasts an international airport serviced by the major carriers. Accessible, affordable, Dayton, Ohio.

Hope Hotel Susan White 10823 Chidlaw RD/ Bldg #823, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433 [email protected] (937)879-3466 www.hopehotel.com/

National Museum of the Air Force Jane Leach 1100 Spaatz St Riverside, OH 45431 [email protected] 937-255-1712 www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force located near Dayton, Ohio, is the service’s national institution for preserving and presenting the Air Force story. Each year about one million visitors come to the mu-seum to learn about the mission, history and evolving capabilities of America’s Air Force. The museum is the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum fea-turing more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles on display amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. Thousands of personal artifacts, photographs and documents further highlight the people and events that comprise the Air Force storyline, from the beginnings of military flight to today’s war on terrorism.

CLEVELANDMarriott Cleveland East Polly Kondrat 26300 Harvard Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44122 [email protected] (216) 755-1912 www.clevelandmarriotteast.com

WISCONSINBROOKFIELDVisit Brookfield Tracy Sinclair 17100 W Bluemound Road, Ste. 201 Brookfield, WI 53005 [email protected] 262-789-0220 www.visitbrookfield.com

Praised by visitors and travel planners alike, Brookfield offers a convenient, suburban, experience, just minutes from Milwaukee.

Offering an abundance of Hotel accom-modations and attractions- whether your interest is shopping, fine dining, outdoor fun or serious golf, Brookfield offers a comfortable alternative. Just a few miles from Milwaukee, Brookfield is a popular destination and an ideal place from which to enjoy the area’s most popular Milwau-kee attractions including Miller Park, the Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee Coun-ty War Memorial, Harley-Davidson Muse-um and so much more.

GREEN BAYGreater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau Denise Humphrey 1901 S. Oneida St Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 [email protected] 920-405-1105 www.greenbay.com

Radisson Hotel Green Bay Shelle Ponfil 2040 Airport Dr Green Bay, WI 54313 [email protected] 920-405-6438 www.radisson.com/greenbaywi


Thank you for your service! Host your next Reunion at the Radisson in beautiful Green Bay, WI! We have many amenities right onsite to make your event comfort-able and accommodating all under one roof! Discounted room rates, compli-mentary breakfast, parking, and wireless internet are always part of our package. Our flexible banquet space can accom-modate groups from 10 people to 800 people. Offering a variety of options to match your needs! Bring your own food and beverage into your personal hospital-ity room located right in the hotel. Please contact us to set up your reunion today! We look forward to working together! ■


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UPCOMING

reunions12th TFW (MacDill AFB FL & Cam Ranh AB & Phu Cat AB RVN) Tucson AZ April 4-7 2018

1438th Trans Co Veterans Reunion Nineveh IN Always 2nd Saturday in June

189th Assault Helicopter CompanyDulles VA May 3-7 2018

1st Radio Squadron Mobile Santa Fe NM Sept 10-14 2018

2018 TACAMO Reunion Charleston SC Nov 8-12 2018

24th Infantry Division AssociationBranson MO Sept 20-23 2018

25th Infantry Division AssociationProvidence RI Oct 8-13 2018

30 Field Artillery Regiment AssociationLawton OK June 12-16 2018

31st USS Ranger CVA/AV-61 Reunion Assoc Phoenix AZ Oct 3-6 2018

366th Fighter Association Savannah GA Oct 3-6 2018

376th 451st 455th 460th 461st 464th 465th 484th 485th Bomb Groups Reunion Dayton OH Sept 13-16 2018

383rd Quartermaster Detachment Aerial Supply New Orleans LA Apr 11-15 2018

3rd Marine Division AssociationColorado Springs CO Sept 9-16 2018

3rd Marine Division AssociationBranson MO Sept 15-21 2019

4th MOB Roadrunners Association 15th Reunion Savannah GA May 15-17 2018

55 and 58 WRS Reunion Branson Mo June 13-15 2018

585th Engineer Company (Vietnam) Assoc Rapid City SD Sep 21 - 24

589th Engineer Battalion Association (Vietnam) Branson MO Sept 5-9 2018

5th Missile Reunion Abilene TX Jun 1-3 2018

5th Missile Reunion Abilene TX June 1-3 2018

610 MASS (Military Airlift Support Squadron) Dayton OH Aug 9-12 2018

664th AC&W Sqdn host to all USAF RADAR STATION VETERANS Bellefontaine OH June 22-24 2018

6994th Security Squadron Louisville KY Aug 9-11 2018

766th CIC Detachment (France 1955 to 1960) Paris France June 5 – 7

7th Special Operations SquadronFort Walton Beach FL May 17-20 2018

8th Infantry Division (all eras and units)Brockton MA July 22-24

91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing AssociationBranson MO August 19-26 2018

Air Force Public Affairs Alumni Association 25th Annual Membership Meeting San Diego CA May 31 - Jun 2 2018

Amphibious Ships Reunion Dallas / Fort Worth TX Oct 25-29 2018

B-26 Marauder Historical SocietyColorado Springs CO August 1 - 4 2018

B-47 Stratojet Association Omaha NE Sept 18-21 2018

D Company 1st BN 6th INF 198th LIB Americal Division Kansas City MO Sept 13-17 2018

Department of TX Marine Corps LeagueBastrop TX June 22-24 2018

Destroyer Leader Association Virginia beach VA Oct 28 - Nov 4 2018

F106 2019 All Troops ReunionTucson AZ Spring 2019

Guantanamo Bay AssociationJacksonville FL Oct 15 - 19 2018

MCB 11 Association (Seabees)Rapid City SD Sept 10 - 14 2018

Naval Security Force – NWS FallbrookSan Diego CA Jan 13-14 2018

NCB- 40 / NMCB- 40 Seabees Reunion [all eras] Odessa TX April 19 - 22 2018

NMCB 62 Seabees Gulfport MS April 26-30 2018

Patrol Squadron Eleven Boise ID July 1 - 5 2018

Princeton Veterans Inc Jacksonville FL Apr 30 - May 3 2018

Robert And Karen BarrieMetairie LA Sept 11- 16 2018

Robert E Lee SSBN 601 San Diego CA April 24-28 2019AndSept 9-17 2019

Bismarck NDAug 26-31 2018

Speckled Trout 4950th Test WingDaytona Beach Sept 3-6

Strategic Air Command Airborne Command Control AssociationBellevue NE Sept 12 - 15 2018

US Naval Training Center Bainbridge Association 20th Reunion Aberdeen MD Oct 4-7 2018

Us Navy Divers Assn Inc (NDA)Anacortes WA May 6 - 10 2018

USAF Aircrew Life Support/Flight Equipment Biloxi MS Sept 10 - 13 2018


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MRN Reunion Listing Policy: In order to protect your privacy and reduce unwanted solicitation, reunion information published with The Military Reunion Network will be limited to the following information:

MRN Quarterly Magazine: Reunion Organization, Reunion Dates, Reunion Location. MRN Website: Reunion organization (with or without logo), Reunion planner name, Reunion dates, Reunion location, Embedded email link, and Embedded website link. Reunion Details such as registration costs and dates, agenda and organizer message information can be included as well. Update your reunion information via email: [email protected] Send your reunion update to:

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USAF Cadet Nav Class 59-15NWilliamsburg VA Sept 11-14 2018

USN MCB 71 Seabee ReunionNashville TN Sept 16 - 22 2018

USS Abnaki ATF-96 Henderson Nevada Sept 19-23 2018

USS Antietan CV/CVA/CVS-36 - CG-54Albuquerque NM Sept 19-23 2018

USS Aucilla (AO-56) AssociatioinMelbourne FL April 30-May 4 2018

USS Blue DD744 Brookfield WI Sept 20-23 2018

USS Bon Homme Richard Shipmates Association Reunion Harrisburg PA Sept 9-17 2019

USS Bordelon DD/DDR-881Jacksonville FL 2019

USS Charles P Cecil DD/DDR 835Buffalo NY Sept 16-22 2018

USS Chicago CG -11 Seattle WA Oct 10-14 2018

USS Colahan DD-658 Rapid City SD Sept 4-8 2018

USS Compton DD-705 Charleston SC April 23-25 2018

USS Conserver ARS-39 ReunionJacksonville FL April 26-29 2018

USS Elmer Montgomery DE/FF - 1082Jacksonville FL Sept 20-23 2018

USS ESSEX CV/CVA/CVS-9/LHD-2 Association 49th reunion Las Vegas NV Aug 26 - Sept 1 2018

USS Everett F Larson DD/DDR 830Charleston SC Sept 12-16 2018USS FIREDRAKE (AE-14) Norfolk VA 2019

USS Flasher SSN613 ReunionHuntsville AL June 6-9 2018

USS Francis Marion APA-LPA 249San Diego CA 2019

USS Frank Knox (DD/DDR-742)Buffalo NY Sept 19-23 2018

USS Furse DD-DDR-882 Jacksonville FL Oct 10 - 14 2018

USS Gambier Bay/VC-10 AssociationSan Antonio TX Oct 19-22nd 2018

USS Grand Canyon AD/AR-28Jacksonville FL Sept 13-16 2018 and Sept 12-16 2019

USS Hamner DD-718 AssociationSalt Lake City UT Sept 27-30

USS Hanson DD/DDR 832 Nashville TN Sept 25-28

USS HOLLISTER REUNION ASSOCIATIONPortland OR Sept 26-29 2018

USS HOPEWELL (DD-681) San Antonio TX Oct 1-5 2018

USS Huse St Augustine FL Oct 14-17 2018

USS James C Owens Savannah GA Sept 26 – 30

USS John Marshall SSBN/SSN-611San Antonio TX Apr 20-22 2018

USS Klondike AD/AR22 Nashville TN Sept 7 - 10 2018

USS Kretchmer DE/DER 329 Reunion Group Gulfport MS Sept 26-29 2018

USS L Y SPEAR (AS-36) Nashville TN Aug 29 - Sept 2 2018

USS Long Beach CGN9 Portland ME Sept 10-15 2018

USS Long Beach CGN9 Newport News VA Sept 9-14 2019

USS Lyman K Swenson Sailors Association Norfolk VA Oct 4 - 7 2018

USS Mauna Kea (AE-22) San Diego CA Oct 4-7 2018

USS McCAFFERY DD/DDE 860Chartleston SC Oct 25 - 29 2018

USS Mitscher DL-2/DDG-35 Virginia Beach VA Oct 28 - Nov 4 2018

USS MOALE DD693 N Myrtle Beach SC April 23 - 25 2018

USS Norfolk DL-1 Virginia Beach VA Oct 28 - Nov 4 2018

USS Norman Scott San Diego CA Oct 11-13 2018

USS Oak Hill LSD-7 & USS Carter Hall LSD-3 Pensacola FL Oct 23-27 2018

USS PERRY DD 844 Branson MO Sept 20-24 2018

USS POWER DD 839 ASSOCPortland ME June 24-28 2018

USS Randolph CV-CVA-CVS-15Kissimmee FL Sept 23-30 2018

USS Rasher Reunion SS/SSR/AGSS-269Manitowoc WI June 6 - 10 2018

USS REGULUS AF57 Charleston SC May 15-18 2018

USS Rich Association North Little Rock AR May 7-11 2018

USS Sam Houston (SSBN/SSN 609)Long Beach Calif Sept 6-8 2018

USS San Marcos (LSD-25) Philadelphia PA May 4 -66 2018

USS Severn AO-61 South Bend IN Oct 3-6 2018

USS Sierra AD-18 North Myrtle Beach SC Sept 24-28 2018

USS Sierra AD-18 Dayton OH Sept 24-27 2019

USS Soley (DD707) Alexandria VA Nov 1-5 2018

USS Somers Crewmembers AssociationNew Orleans LA June 3-7 2018

USS SPIEGEL GROVE LSD32 (2018)New Orleans LA Oct 15-19 2018

Please visit militaryreunionnetwork.com for additional information about the reunions listed or to list your reunion.

We respectfully request no solicitations be made to reunion planners.

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USS STEINAKER (DD/DDR-863)Virginia Beach VA April 26-29 2018

USS TAKELMA (ATF-113) Baton Rouge LA Oct 24-28 2018

USS Tattnall DDG-19 Jacksonville FL March 3-8 2019

USS TAUSSIG DD 746 New Orleans LA Sept 19-23 2018

USS Taylor (DD/DDE-468) Colorado Springs CO Oct 7-11 2018

USS TeFLair (APA-210) Albuquerque NM Sep 30-Oct 3

USS Tidewater AD-31 Branson Mo Sept 10-16 2018

USS TRUMPETFISH SS425 Veterans Assoc Summerville SC Oct 25-29 2018

USS WALKE DD723 San Diego Ca Sept 18-22 2018

USS Washtenaw County LST 1166Kissimmee FL Oct 14-18 2018

USS Wilkinson DL-5 Virginia Beach VA Oct 28 - Nov 4 2018

USS Willis A Lee DL-4 Virginia Beach VA Oct 28 - Nov 4 2018

USS Windham Bay CVE 92

Colinsville IL Sept 19-23 2018

Vietnam Army Dusters Quads Searchlights Vulcans HAWKGettysburg PA June 5-10 2018

Vietnam-era D Troop (Air) 1/10 Cav 4 ID Reno NV May 1-4 2018

VMF/VMA/VMFA-211 Tucson AZ April 11-15 2018

VP40 Nashville TN Sept 5-9 2018

Wolfhounds 2nd/27th C CompanyTulsa OK June 4-8 2018

For a comprehensive list, please see militaryreunionnetwork.com

The United States has a total of 21.3 million veterans including the following who served in wartime.

• 696,000 WWII • 1.5 million Korean Conflict • 7 million Vietnam Era • 7.4 million Gulf War Era

52% of military reunions have a website

54% of military reunions have a Facebook page

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I hadn’t seen my military buddies in

years. Then Gary called and said we’re

all getting together…in Plano. Perfect.

It’s close to Dallas, but just far enough

away. We checked out the flight museum

when we got there. It brought back lots

of memories…and plenty of old stories.

We had an amazing steak dinner and

really got to catch up. These are special

guys. I’m glad we found a special place

to get together. Plano really does have it

all. visitplano.com

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IOWADUBUQUETravel Dubuque Julie Kronlage 300 Main St Suite 120 Dubuque, IA 52001 [email protected] 563-845-7698 www.traveldubuque.com

Situated on the banks of the mighty Mis-sissippi River, Dubuque offers plenty of meeting space for groups of 3 to 3,000. Over 1750 hotel rooms throughout the community will ensure comfortable ac-commodations throughout your groups stay. Popular offsite event opportunities include riverboat cruising, the Nation-al Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, military services at Veterans Memorial Plaza, a visit to the Field of Dreams Mov-ie Site and more. Incentives for military groups are available through several local hotels and through Travel Dubuque. Add up your points by checking into a national chain hotel or stay with one of our popular locally owned properties. Getting to the community is easy. Arrive at the Dubuque Regional Airport with convenient daily flights on American Airlines via Chicago O’Hare. Or drive in via four lane access

via HWY 20 & HWY 151/61. HWY 52/3 also comes into Dubuque on the north end from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

LOUISIANALAFAYETTELafayette CVB Irene Hodge 1400 Northwest Evangeline Thruway Lafayette, LA 70501 [email protected] 337-769-3813 lafayettetravel.com

Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Ca-jun & Creole Country, an area known as the Happiest City in America. The regions history dates back to the 18th century, when Canadas Acadians were expelled in the late 1700s and settled in Louisiana. More than two centuries later tourists vis-it for a rare taste of the genuine Acadian experience. Lafayette has a distinct cu-linary identity as the epicenter of Cajun cuisine that’s earned them the title Best Food City in the USA. Lafayette’s culinary scene is steeped in tradition and contin-ues to evolve with a new generation of chefs making it an incredible place to eat. Whether your passion is for their rich cul-tural history, the bustling culinary scene or distinctive blend of Cajun and Zydeco music, you can be sure you will leave with a smile on your face. Plan your escape to the Happiest City in America at Lafay-etteTravel.com/Explore.

METAIRIECountry Inn and Suites by Radisson (Metairie-New Orleans) Gina Abernathy 2713 N Causeway Blvd Metairie, LA 70002 [email protected] 504-648-3821

countryinn.com/metairiela

The Country Inn & Suites Metairie-New Orleans salutes and honors our military families! Military Reunions include: Free Sleeping room for the reunion organizer throughout the event (max 3 nights) Free Hospitality Space- Bring in own snacks and alcohol Free 1 night stay for hotel in-spection Free Parking Free Hot Breakfast featuring a rotating menu, served on real dining ware Specialized menus for all bud-gets for farewell dinner

Welcome bags, assistance with tour plan-ning, and more

NEW ORLEANSLaQuinta Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown Melody Thomas 301 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130 [email protected] 504-598-9977 x3 www.laquintaneworleansdowntown.com

Maximum room block on peak: 50

Thank you for considering the LaQuinta Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown for your military reunion. We LOVE hosting military groups and throw in lots of extras to make sure your guests feel as important as they should! Thank you for considering the LaQuinta New Orleans Downtown for your military reunion. We LOVE hosting military groups and throw in lots of extras to make sure your guests feel as important as they should!

We offer all military groups of 10 or more rooms the following:

Complimentary Welcome Cocktail

Complimentary Hospitality Suite for the duration of the event + 1 complimentary case of bottled water in the suite.

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Automatic Gold Status in LaQuinta Re-turns Military Rewards.

Complimentary king suite upgrade for the group planner.

Complimentary hot breakfast buffet and wi-fi.

National WWII Museum Shelly Dupy 945 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70130 [email protected] 504-274-1248 nationalww2museum.org

Originally founded in 2000 as The Na-tional D-Day Museum, The National WWII Museum is now the top-rated tourist des-tination in New Orleans and an unfor-gettable way to experience World War II. This remarkable attraction illuminates the American experience during the WWII era, from industrial efforts on the Home Front to the combat experience of the Ameri-can service member abroad. Designated by Congress as the official WWII museum of the United States, The National WWII Museum is located in downtown New Orleans on a six-acre campus, where five soaring pavilions house historical exhibits, on-site restoration work, a period dinner theater, and restaurants. The National World War II Museum is rated the #1 at-traction in New Orleans, #2 Museum in the USA and #2 Museum in the World ac-cording to Tripadvisor.com

SHREVEPORTShreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau Kevin Flowers 629 Spring St. Shreveport, LA 71101 [email protected] 318-429-0625 shreveport-bossier.org

Located in northwest Louisiana, Shreve-port and Bossier City are hidden gems with much to offer military reunions. With both full-service and limited service ho-tels, the cities have many options for over-

night stays. Banquets, hospitality rooms and shuttle services are just a few of the requests that can easily be accommodat-ed. And reunion attendees wont lack for things to do. View military history at the Global Power Museum and see rare art, sculpture and firearms at the Norton Art Gallery. Take a leisurely boat ride with the Spirit of the Red River Cruise or try your aim at the DavTac shooting range. And no trip to the area would be complete with-out tasting delicious foods like smothered pork chops or southern-style barbecue ribs. Interesting activities, wonderful cui-sine and affordability make Shreveport and Bossier special places to visit.

Go to Shreveport-Bossier.org to begin planning your reunion today or call (318) 429-0625.

KANSASWICHITAVisit Wichita Moji Rosson 515 S. Main, Ste 115 Wichita, KS 67202 [email protected] 316.265.2800 visitwichita.com

Wichita, Kansas, offers big-city amenities at Midwestern prices! Our central loca-tion makes access simple, by land or air. We have 8,000 hotel rooms from luxury to economy. Our Convention Center boasts over 200,000 square feet of exhibition space. INTRUST Bank Arena has the flex-ibility to host assemblies or tradeshows. We offer many other unique meeting ven-ues. Great attractions and 1,000+ restau-rants make Wichita a true destination. We can assist you with all aspects of planning, including meeting site coordination, reg-istration, site tours, and more. Explore vis-itwichita.com to start planning your next successful meeting.

MISSOURIBRANSONBranson Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Julie Peters CTIS 269 State Highway 248 Branson, MO 65616 [email protected]

417-334-4084 www.explorebranson.com/groups/reunions

Branson Honors Veterans Every Day! This sincere community-wide ideal is the driv-ing force behind Bransons long-standing reputation as the top destination for mili-tary reunions 365 days a year. Our live en-tertainment venues pay tribute to veterans and active-duty audience members with special recognition, while attraction ven-ues also create meaningful memorial ser-vices for military reunions. Veterans es-pecially enjoy our military museum which offers a journey through history. Annually, always November 5-11, Branson presents tribute shows, holds special events includ-ing Era Reunions, Grand Galas, and more, all dedicated to honoring armed forces service members past and present.

The Branson/Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is experienced at working with group travel and meeting planners and has a wealth of information to assist group travel professionals and volunteer planners to familiarize themselves with Branson. Call 417-243-2117 to speak with a Convention & Visitors Bureau Group Sales professional or email [email protected]

Flash Photo Group Photography David Cain 3620 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 65616 [email protected] 417-334-0073 flashphotobranson.com

While your reunion is in Branson, we will take group photos of the Veterans, group photo of Everyone at the event and then a group photo of the Ladies and take orders immediately and deliver all the pictures in Flag folders back to your Hotel before your group leaves Branson. Call to setup an appointment time.

Lodge of the Ozarks Renee Contreras 3431 MO-76 Branson, MO 65616 [email protected] 800-335-2555 lodgingbranson.com

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Seattle Southside is a great place for your reunion. Just south of downtown Seattle, it offers fantastic convenience and value. Your crew will be close to the airport, natural wonders and all kinds of military attractions.

Plus, you’ll find a wide range of facilities and all the amenities you want for more affordable prices.

To make sure your reunion is a success, we provide complimentary, personalized, concierge-style service.

Email Kristina Thorne at [email protected] for help planning your reunion details.

Visit ReuniteInSeattleSouthside.com today!

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4 TIPS to PLANNING a SUCCESSFUL REUNIONby Kristina Thorne

LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION.

Selecting a destination can have a major impact on attendance. When it comes to choosing a location, think of the three C’s: Convenience, Comfort and Captivation. Here are some questions to ask yourself before booking: Where’s the nearest international airport? Are there convenient transportation options for guests? Are the accommodations welcoming? Will guests have plenty of dining and entertainment options nearby?

HAVE FUN!

Boost attendance and spirits by providing guests with a variety of fun and interesting attractions. A destination with activities such as beaches, museums, military bases, shopping and dining is sure to get reunion guests, and their spouses, excited about registering for the event. And who knows, they may even extend their trip!

DON’T BREAK THE BANK!

There are many ways to stretch your budget. Typically you can save up to 30% on event space, caterers and more when you select properties and vendors outside of downtown corridors. Look for hotels and venues that provide free parking, free airport shuttles, complimentary breakfast and package deals. Guests will appreciate you’re looking out for their finances so they can focus on fun!

YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE.

Some destination marketing organizations provide free services that can help lighten the load on your shoulders. Seattle Southside RTA is happy to help make your reunion a success, with free services such as hotel sourcing, site inspection coordination, itinerary planning, help with charter transportation and group rates at attractions, promoting your event, and even creating customized welcome packets.

To learn more about planning a reunion in Seattle Southside visit ReuniteInSeattleSouthside.com or contact Kristina Thorne at [email protected].

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This beautifully renovated hotel was the host for the 2018 Central Roundtable. The staff was friendly and engaging, accom-modations comfortable and spacious, and meeting space flexible! Located next to Hugh Brothers Theater (among others) your reunion can park (complimentary) and walk to several of the amazing shows in the area. What a savings on group transportation! The reunion planners that attended the event all commented how they felt like they were “home” when they walked in the hotel for the first time. Re-nee loves our veteran community and goes out of her way to make sure the ex-perience is perfect from start to finish.

Ozarks Kirkwood Tour & Travel (Branson) Sarah Green-Hord PO Box 1166 Branson, MO 65616 [email protected]

417-335-4668 ozarkskirkwood.com

Let our military family help make planning of your next reunion easy! We specialize in Branson, Missouri, but have planned suc-cessful reunions in many other cities such as New Orleans, Tulsa, Omaha, Washing-ton D.C., and San Diego just to name a few. Let us take the worry out of hotel ne-gotiations, hospitality space, group trans-portation, city tours, memorial services, Color Guard, banquet details and individ-ual payment plans. Well create customized registration forms complimentary, take all reservations, and create name tags. Sarah Green-Hord has worked with hundreds of military reunion planners to find those small details that make each reunion extra special. Sarah has a Vietnam Era, Grapho-type machine and can create dog tags to replace lost tags or something new just for the reunion.

ST LOUISExplore St. Louis Holly Rogers 701 Convention Plaza, Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63101 [email protected] 800-916-8938 www.explorestlouis.com

The St. Louis Con-vention & Visitors Commission (DBA Explore St. Louis) is the official des-tination marketing organization re-sponsible for selling St. Louis City and St. Louis County as a convention and meeting site and as a leisure travel des-tination. Explore St. Louis works to at-tract citywide con-ventions, one-hotel

meetings, sporting events, group tours and individual leisure travelers to St. Lou-is. More than 700 local and regional busi-nesses are partners with Explore St. Louis.

NORTH DAKOTABISMARCKBismarck Mandan CVB LaRae Nelson 1600 Burnt Boat Dr Bismarck, ND 58503 [email protected] 701-222-4308 www.discoverbismarckmandan.com

Bismarck-Mandan. This is where the city meets the beautiful outdoors. Where an endless sky arches over two cities along the banks of the Missouri River in central North Dakota.

A multi-use arena with over 200,000 square feet of exhibit hall space and seat-ing for 10,000 More than 3,500 sleep-ing rooms within 15 minutes of the air-port. Affordable rates on everything from large and small meeting venues to lodging, meals and transportation Seven golf courses, beautiful parks and river-side trails. A vibrant, historic downtown with boutiques, dining and nightlife. We also offer something you may not find in larger cities: personalized service. In Bis-marck-Mandan, you’re not just another group. Your our top priority. Well work with you on everything from choosing the perfect venue for your gathering, to travel and lodging arrangements and all the de-tails that will make your event both suc-cessful and memorable. Leave boundaries behind and contact us today.

SOUTH DAKOTARAPID CITYBest Western Ramkota, Rapid City Marci Reuter/Julie Larson 2111 N. LaCrosse Street Rapid City, SD 57701 [email protected] 605-737-5644 www.hotelsinrapidcitysd.h.bestwestern.com

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Conference Center is the Upper Midwest’s largest hotel/conference center. Our re-cently remodeled property offers a com-fortable contemporary design comple-mented by our western hospitality! We would love the opportunity to bid your Military Reunion. Why choose Rapid City/Black Hills of South Dakota? Mt. Rush-more/ Flag Ceremony at Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park,

Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands, Tour of Ellsworth AFB/B-1 Bomber, Black Hills Na-tional Cemetery, Minuteman Missile Na-tional Historic Site, South Dakota Air and Space Museum, and the Berlin Wall exhib-it. Why Choose Us? 267 Sleeping Rooms and 36,000 (15 rooms) sq. ft. of meeting space. Can accommodate up to 1,000 participates. Friendly, experienced sales and catering staff with over 60 years of combined experience with Conventions, Conferences, and Events. Large parking lot with easy on/off access to I-90. With-in walking distance to many dining and shopping outlets as well as a 7-screen movie theatre. Competitive group dis-count pricing. Complimentary Hospitality Space.

Grand Gateway Hotel Anna Vandegrift 1721 N Lacrosse Street Rapid City, SD 57701 [email protected] 866-742-1300 www.grandgatewayhotel.com

The Grand Gateway Hotel loves our vet-erans and wants to welcome you to the Black Hills of South Dakota with Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse memori-als as our backdrop. Tour the Ellsworth Air Force Base Air and Space Museum or visit our thriving downtown and the City of Presidents and so much more. Enjoy your reunion in one of our salons that can accommodate up to 40 people or if your reunion is larger, our 3,225 square foot ballroom. Sleeping rooms include re-frigerator, microwave, coffee pot and in-room safe. Other amenities of the Grand Gateway Hotel include an indoor pool and hot tub, attached on-site 24-hour Perkins Restaurant and Bakery and our attached Cheers Lounge.

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(*based on room occupancy), compli-mentary coffee and water and our Air Force Veteran sales manager guarantees that this is just the start of your best mil-itary reunion ever.

Visit Rapid City Tyson Steiger 512 Main Street Suite 240 Rapid City, SD 57701 [email protected] 605-718-8489 visitrapidcity.com

Let us introduce you to a place that will leave your Veterans awe-inspired!

Centrally located to bucket list-worthy ex-periences, like witnessing the remarkable human achievements of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the on-going mountain carving at Crazy Horse Memo-rial, Rapid City, South Dakota is the des-tination where every day has big poten-tial. Rapid City offers a vibrant main street America experience with unique attrac-tions like The City of Presidents, Art Alley and the dancing fountains at Main Street Square. Whether roaming the Black Hills or enjoying all that Rapid City has to offer, visiting here is an experience your group is sure to love. Military Reunion activities in Rapid City include: Flag Ceremony at Mt. Rushmore, Tour of Ellsworth AFB/B-1 Bomber, Black Hills National Cemetery, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, South Dakota Air and Space Museum

Berlin Wall exhibit, Custer State Park, Cra-zy Horse Memorial, Deadwood- casino town. Visit Rapid City wants to make your military reunion a monumental success!

TEXASBASTROPVisit Bastrop Shane Sorenson PO Box 1200 Bastrop, TX 78602 [email protected] 512-332-8994 Visitbastrop.com

A Texas original - with modern day spir-it. Perfectly positioned along the banks of the Lower Colorado River, just 30 miles southeast of Austin along Highway 71, Bastrop is your great Texas escape. This is

the proud home of a historic city chock-full of small-town charm, world-famous BBQ, a luxurious resort, B&B’s, boutique shops, outdoor activities, and much more! Whether you’re planning a day trip or a long weekend, you’ll find an incredible array of things Visit Bastrop’s experienced team is ready to assist your event with ho-tel arrangements, organizing tours, private dinners, and helping you and your attend-ees have a memorable Texas experience. Getting to Bastrop is easy! Bastrop is ser-viced by nearby Austin Bergstrom Interna-tional Airport. Nearby major cities include Austin at 30 minutes away, Houston at 2 hours away, and San Antonio just under 2 hours away.

LUBBOCKVisit Lubbock CVB Tiffany Kennedy 1500 Broadway 6th FL Lubbock, TX 79401 [email protected] 806-723-8230 www.visitlubbock.org

Known as one of the most veteran-friend-ly cities in Texas, Lubbock is the perfect place to host your military reunion or meeting. Discover the history of the U.S. Military Glider Program at the Silent Wings Museum or browse through photographs and documentary records from the Viet-nam War at the Vietnam Center and Ar-chive. In 5,000 square-feet, experience how things can fly in the Dorris and Dud-ley Faver Gallery of Flight exhibition at the Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater, and catch a glimpse of many items used at the former Reese Air Force Base.

While you’re here, don’t miss the Ameri-can Wind Power Center, the largest wind-mill museum in the world, or the National Ranching Heritage Centers seven exhibit galleries and 48 authentic ranching struc-tures. With 56 hotels and more than 5,500 rooms, the Hub City can accommodate a variety of needs with West Texas flair.

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[email protected] (800)817-5266 visitplano.com

Located just north of Dallas, Plano is the Place to stay and reunite with your friends. Avoid the big city rush while enjoying the amenities of a big city! Entertaining attrac-tions include Southfork Ranch of the Dal-las TV series, annual Hot Air Balloon Fes-tival held the 3rd weekend in September, Plano’s Veterans Memorial, historic down-town Plano with the Interurban Railway Museum, Art Centre of Plano, Heritage Farmstead, home-town restaurants and unique locally-owned gift shops. Near Plano are numerous museums includ-ing Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, and the new George W. Bush Presidential Museum. There are more than 10 flight museums in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, including the nearby Cavanaugh Flight

Museum. Plano has a multitude of restau-rants and shopping and is just a short drive from all that Dallas and Fort Worth have to offer. People Connect Here!

SAN ANTONIOEl Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel Anthony Valdez 110 Lexington Avenue San Antonio, TX 78205 [email protected] 210-277-4004 www.eltropicanohotel.com


El Tropicano Riverwalk is your reunion headquarters. We host over 50 reunions a year and understand what is important to your attendees. Our Hospitality Rooms are

large and spacious, many with a view of the Riverwalk, close to our beautiful lobby and restaurant, and the ability to bring in snacks, beverages, and adult beverages. Easy hop on for your excursions is directly in front of the hotel and during your free time enjoy a River Taxi just below the hotel or a leisurely stroll of 6 blocks to the heart of the Riverwalk. We offer a pre-selection of up to three entrees for your guests or order one of Duet Plates which offer a great value and served by our warm and caring staff. Our Expresso Cafe is open daily from 6:30am to 10:00pm. The ho-tel offers a generous complimentary pol-icy based on total room reservations and Suite upgrades at the group rate depend-ing on the size of your reunion. One thing you will never see is an attrition policy on unsold rooms with our 30 day cut off res-ervation policy. Reunite Relax El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel. ■


For your upcoming gathering, there’s no destination more military minded or surf-and-sun-soaked than Oceanside, California—home of Camp Pendleton and all things O’riginal O’side. The platoon of group travel specialists at Visit Oceanside stands ready to whip your celebration into fighting form, complete with:

Get started today by contacting Dana Higgins at 1.760.637.9953 | visitoside.org/military-reunions

• Complimentary Planning• Group Rewards• Discount Room Rates• Customized Itineraries and Group Activities• Shuttle transportation

Dear Valiant Vets,It’s reunion time. Love, O’side

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IDAHOBOISEBoise Convention and Visitors Bureau Lisa Edens 1101 W Front St Boise, ID 83702 [email protected] 208 344 7777 www.boise.org

Location Boise is located in the Pacif-ic Northwest and convenient from many major airline hubs. Once here, the Boise airport is only 10 minutes from downtown and even closer to some of the citys other hotel and entertainment districts. All Boi-se area hotels offer FREE airport shuttles so need to rent a car. Urban amenities without the urban hassles Boise offers a variety of activities for all ages. Enjoy pedestrian-friendly downtown shopping, golfing, and visiting one of unique mu-seums (such as the only Basque Museum in the U.S., the Old Territorial Penitentiary and the Warhawk Air Museum or walk/bike the 26 mile greenbelt path along the Boise River. Thunder Mountain Dinner Train is also a favorite activity for reunion groups. Boises lifestyle and climate (235 days of sunshine) attract restaurateurs, entrepre-neurs and artists from around the world. You will find an abundance of outdoor eateries and pubs. For visitors, this means all the comforts and quality of a large city, but without the transportation, security is-sues and other hassles. Let me help you make your next reunion the best yet!

MONTANABILLINGSBillings Hotel and Convention Center Ron Spence 1223 Mullowney Lane Billings, MT 59101 [email protected] 406--248-7151

Visit Billings Stefan Cattarin 815 S. 27th St. Billings, MT 59101 [email protected] 406-245-4111 www.visitbillings.com

Veterans of the United States Military, wel-come to Montana! Treat your Military Re-union to an unforgettable journey through the authentic West. Walk where General Custer made his last stand and explore the Yellowstone River where William Clarks 1806 signature rests at Pompeys Pillar; two National Monuments less than 40 miles from Billings. Explore further and experi-ence Yellowstone National Park by way of the nation’s top scenic drive, the Beartooth Highway! Attendees and spouses can en-joy the Veteran friendly community of Bill-ings and its vibrant downtown district with boutique shopping, award winning cui-sine and Montanas only Walkable Brewery District featuring local micro-breweries, distilleries and a cider mill. With direct air service from nine destinations and more than 5,000 hotel rooms (ADA compliant) to choose from, let Visit Billings help you plan the perfect reunion!

OREGONEUGENEEugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast CVB Juanita Metzler PO Box 10286 Eugene, OR 97440 [email protected] 541-743-8758 www.eugenecascadescoast.org

Welcome Veterans! We want your military reunion in Eugene, OR to be unforgetta-ble. We offer a number of special activ-ities to military reunions visiting our area. Whether you fly, drive or take the train, you will find an abundance of accessible nat-ural beauty, affordable guest rooms, free parking, complimentary airport shuttles, TAX FREE shopping and hotels experi-enced with military reunions. Our met-ro areas are friendly, safe, walkable and a manageable size. We have NO SALES TAX and a year-round temperate climate. En-joy easy access to the Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains and the business/arts resources typical of much larger-sized cities. Stand-out farm-to-fork dining, re-nowned South Willamette Valley wineries, craft beer, geo tours and local military museums, memorials and attractions help make us a compelling destination for mil-itary reunions. It is possible to please ev-eryone. And We Honor Veterans!

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WASHINGTONBELLEVUERed Lion Hotel Bellevue WA Toyin Fofana 11211 Main Street Bellevue, WA 98004 [email protected] 425-698-4415 www.redlion.com/bellevue

We Salute our Military Families. We are lo-cated near Interstate 90, Highway 520 & Interstate 405, with easy freeway access & 11 miles from Downtown Seattle. Parking is complimentary, featuring a large open parking lot for buses. Red Lion, Bellev-ue features a spacious outdoor seasonal pool, fitness room & complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout guest rooms & meet-ing space. We provide complimentary

transportation within 3 miles of the hotel including your favorite Downtown Bellev-ue restaurants & shopping. Minutes away from Bellevue Squares 200 stores & bou-tiques, business district & Meydenbauer Convention Center/Theater. We are min-utes away from Bellevue's Botanical Gar-den, numerous trails/paths & Lake Wash-ington. We are pleased to offer our Happy Hour Menu from 4-7pm & 9pm-close. Bar onsite. Our Full Buffet Breakfast of pan-cakes, potatoes, sausage, bacon & eggs, fresh fruit, pastries, cereal, oatmeal, yo-gurt & breads, is a favorite for our Military families, starting your day off right.

BREMERTONUSS Turner Joy Frank Portello 300 Washington Beach Ave

Bremerton, WA 98337 [email protected] 360-649-2715 ussturnerjoy.org

USS TURNER JOY was the last ship in the FORREST SHERMAN – class of destroyers and the first ship in the Navy to bear the name. Her keel was laid down on Sep-tember 30, 1957 in Seattle, Washington by the Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Company, launched on May 5, 1958, and commissioned on August 3, 1959, Com-dr. Ralph S. Wentworth, Jr. in Turner Joy’s distinctive service included a double-du-ty role as flagship for Destroyer Squadron 13 and Destroyer Division 131 with several tours in the Pacific. She also stood air-sea rescue duty near the Marianas Islands for President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s visit to several Asian nations. In terms of history, this vessel is most remembered for her

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participation in the Gulf of Tonkin incident which escalated the United States involve-ment in the Vietnam War.

It is worth a visit for any military reunion held in Seattle.

CHEHALISPBR Rides Vintage Vietnam era 32ft MKII Robert Brower 123 Habein Rd Chehalis, WA 98532 [email protected] 253-670-1657 www.gamewardensnw.org

The NW PBR Chapter is in the Puget Sound Region of Washington State. They maintain and operate a vintage Vietnam era 32 Ft. MKII (PBR) built in Washington State and a Working Museum. On an as needed basis, the PBR and crews takes the PBR out onto the water to educate the public of the boat and crews significances to Naval History. We also participate in parades, escort duty of US Naval Ships, support other 501s and Reunion Friendly partners. We can establish rides at the following locations: Seattle -Everett - Ta-coma - Olympia and Portland. We are a 501 C-19 Veterans Association. Our name Gamewardens was given to us by the Pen-tagon / Department of the Navy in 1966. We carry it to this day. The NW Chapter is composed mostly of Combat Veterans who served in the Brown Water Navy of Task Force 116, US Army's 458th PBR and newer river boat units. These men served during the Vietnam and in recent history, Iraq. Our MKII PBR was manufactured in Bellingham Washington in north Puget Sound. The PBR was developed for shal-low water combat operations in river delta environments. We supported the stand-ing up of today's Riverines. Give us a call and take a ride on a true historic boat as a crewman or woman.

SEATTLESeattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority Kristina Thorne 3100 S 176th St SeaTac, WA 98188 [email protected]

206-686-7260 www.seattlesouthside.com/meeting-professionals/military-reunions

Seattle Southside welcomes our heroes of the armed forces! The ideal location for a unique reunion, the area features the perfect blend of military attractions and close-by natural wonders. With easy ac-cess to downtown Seattle and hotel rates typically twenty to thirty percent less than downtown Seattle, Seattle Southside is the perfect home base to explore the Pacific Northwest. Many historic bases, military museums, and aircraft collections chroni-cle the regions history of defense. In ad-dition, Seattle’s non-military attractions will captivate your reunion attendees. Seattle Southside encompasses the Mu-seum of Flight, which chronicles the early Boeing story and features historic military and commercial aircraft, and Westfield, the largest shopping center in the Pacific Northwest. Contact the staff at Seattle Southside today for personalized con-cierge style services including itinerary planning, complimentary area guides and maps, and request for proposal coordina-tion for transportation, accommodations and attractions.

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport Justin Anderson 18740 International Blvd. Seattle, WA 98188 [email protected] 206-439-6130 seattleairport.doubletree.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport provides guest with the ultimate Pacific Northwest experience. We offer the larg-est rooms in the area, all with their own private balconies, so you can enjoy the outdoor courtyards and mountain views. Our guests appreciate the extra space and crisp PNW air that keeps them feeling right at home. Located across from the SeaTac Airport and offers the largest fleet of air-port shuttle service, complimentary. Ex-plore Seattle at ease with the cost-friendly 40-minute scenic ride to downtown Se-attle via the Link Light Rail, located just 3 blocks away. Complimentary shuttle to Westfield Southcenter Shopping Center available. Play over 50 of the worlds best golf courses in our private Golf Simulator. On-site: two restaurants, a cafe, and Maxis

Lounge at the top of the tower. Various lo-cal restaurants just across the strip. Local favorite attractions: Museum of Flight, An-gle Lake, Highline SeaTac Botanical Gar-dens

Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport Ruby Turner 18220 International Blvd. Seattle, WA 98188 [email protected] 206-248-8188 www.redlion.com

The Museum of Flight Bethany Carrillo 9404 E. Margional Way S Seattle, WA 98108 [email protected] 206-768-7104 www.museumofflight.org

Enjoy the wonder of flight in one of Se-attle’s most spectacular settings. Located on historic Boeing Field with a view of Mt. Rainier, the 20-acre campus features over 150 air and spacecraft, with military planes that have defined air combat since World War One including the very first fighter aircraft. The Aviation Pavilion is a feast of firsts, with prototypes of the Boeing 727, 737 and 747, plus B-17 and B-29 bombers, fighter jets, the first jet Air Force One, and Concorde. The Museum also offers the only full-scale NASA Space Shuttle Trainer and other unique tools of the spaceflight trade, the original Boeing Aircraft factory, flight simulators, fantastic 3D aviation and space movies, and dozens of fun, inter-active exhibits and family activities. After touring the galleries, visitors can enjoy a meal at Wings cafe or relax on our airport patio and take in all of the runway action.

Snohomish County (North of Seattle)

Snohomish County Tourism Bureau/Seattle North Ernest G. Matthews, Jr 6705 Puget Park Drive Snohomish, WA 98296 [email protected] 425-348-5802 www.snohomish.org

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en the days of esprit de corps aboard the ships at Naval Station Everett, the most modern of the US Navy homeports. Enjoy watching the assembly of a Boeing 747, 777 and 787 in the largest building in the world at the Future of Flight Aviation Cen-ter and Boeing Tour, or see military aircraft at Paul G. Allens Flying Heritage Collection and Historic Flight Museum. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride on Puget Sound, micro-brewery tours, casino gaming or world-class shop-ping. When your reunion group arrives in Snohomish County, smiles appear and you'll be a hero! The Snohomish County Tourism Bureau is here to ease the burden of planning by providing you with one-call assistance. We can help book hotels, tours and attractions, transportation needs and more all with one easy call.

SPOKANENational Sales Red Lion Hotels Robin Bammert 201 W North River Drive Spokane, WA 99201 [email protected] 509-828-5518 www.redlion.com

RLHC Salutes our Veterans. From the West Coast to the East Coast we have you cov-ered with hotels in convenient locations with flexible meeting space and affordable pricing for groups of 10 to 500. Compli-mentary high bandwidth Wi-Fi. 2% back on your master bill. Complimentary Vic-trola or Whidbey Coffee. Complimentary parking. Complimentary meeting space

with ability to bring in your own snacks. 10% discount in hotel restaurant. Compli-mentary podium and microphone. Group Banner hung by hotel staff and last but not least; No Attrition. Those are just a few of the things Veterans and War Fighters love about RLHC hotels. To book your next destination contact Robin Bammert Na-tional Director of Sales. *at partic-ipating hotels

Tacoma (South of Seattle)

Travel Tacoma + Pierce County Rena Yadrick 1516 Commerce St. Tacoma, WA 98402 [email protected] 253-830-6799 traveltacoma.com

Plan your next military reunion, small or large, in Tacoma + Pierce County, WA! Situated 18 miles south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, traveling to Tacoma is a breeze! Tacoma + Pierce County of-fers a wide variety of meeting spaces, ho-tels and unique venues at all price points and are well-suited for groups from 40-400. Tacoma + Pierce County is home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord featuring a military and air museum for you to explore as well as a variety of parks and locations for memorials. The area is located a short distance from Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. During your reunion take advantage of the world class museum district, includ-ing two car museums. Test your creativ-ity with hands-on glassblowing at local

glassblowing studios or explore our beau-tiful Mount Rainier National Park.

VANCOUVERVisit Vancouver USA Christine Whitney 1220 Main - Suite 220 Vancouver, WA 98660 [email protected] 360-750-1553 www.VisitVancouverUSA.com

The team at Visit Vancouver USA is hon-ored to welcome you to the original Van-couver, Vancouver USA! Located on the banks of the Columbia River just north of Portland, Oregon, Vancouver has been welcoming our military service men and women for more than 150 years. As the oldest city in Washington state and home to the Pacific Northwest’s first military post at Vancouver Barracks, Vancouver has a rich and culturally diverse history to explore.

The friendly community here offers unique meeting spaces, reasonably priced accommodations, and numerous dining options. In addition to our mild year-round weather and natural beauty, you’ll find his-toric attractions, including the oldest con-tinually operating airfield in the nation and a reconstructed fort set in a national park. Don’t miss our annual Veterans Day Pa-rade, one of the largest on the West Coast officially sanctioned by the U.S. Depart-ment of Veteran Affairs. ■


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ARIZONATUCSONVisit Tucson RoxAnne Erickson 100 S Church Ave Tucson, AZ [email protected] 520-770-2120 www.visitTucson.org

It’s no accident that the Tucson region is home to more than a million residents and host to more than 7 million visitors a year. There’s something magical about this place where the Santa Cruz and Ril-lito Rivers converge, where five moun-tain ranges form a protected valley, and where majestic saguaros stand guard on the desert floor while aspen and pine whisper high above them on the moun-tain peaks. Located in Southern Arizona, Tucson was founded on August 20, 1776 an event celebrated annually at Tucson’s birthday party, La Fiesta de San AgustÃ¬n. But people had long before felt something special here and made it their home. In fact, the area we call Tucson is one of the oldest continually inhabited areas in North America. The second-largest city in Ari-zona and the county seat of Pima County, boasting an average 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air.

YUMAYuma Visitors Bureau Leslie McClendon 202 S 1st Ave Suire 202 Yuma, AZ 85364

[email protected] 800-293-0071 visityuma.com

CALIFORNIABURLINGAME/SAN MATEOSan Mateo County/ Silicon Valley CVB Karla Najera 111 Anza Blvd, #410 Burlingame, CA 94010 [email protected] 650-348-7600 www.visitsanmateocounty.com

San Mateo County/Silicon Valley is San Francisco’s closest neighbor, offering quick access to the city, endless activities and incredible scenic beauty. It is known for its San Francisco Bay and Pacific coast-lines, its sunny, mild climate and the fresh local cuisine. Getting around is easy since most hotels feature complimentary SFO airport shuttles. We represent over 170 properties; we offer convention site se-lection, official area visitor guides, site inspection arrangements, local suppli-er contact information, suggestions on things to do and see in the area, and pho-tographs. Unique attractions located near San Mateo County include the Computer History Museum, Hiller Aviation Museum, Golden Gate National Cemetery & USS Hornet. With just one call, we will work with your group to find the perfect ac-commodations for your needs!

LOS ANGELES AREAKarmel Shuttle Traci Trujillo Los Angeles Area Los Angeles, CA 90044 [email protected] 714-670-3480 goo.gl/xdG4CE

Karmel Shuttle is a premier transportation provider servicing LAX, SNA and LGB Air-port to/from the Orange County and LA County area hotels. Offering 9 passen-ger vans, sedans, limousines, 24 passen-ger mini coaches and 47 to 55 passenger full size coaches. Whether its an individual traveler or a large group, we can accom-modate them all. For private groups and charters, please contact us for a quote at [email protected] One of the greatest benefits of using Karmel Shuttle Service is our mix of vehicles combined with our online “Airport Shuttle” reservation sys-tem. Our flight tracking system monitors all flights for on time pick-ups and our system will send text alerts to customers with our READY to GO and Rate My RIDE apps. We do not loop the airports trying to fill our vans and we do no more than 3 stops, making the transportation expe-rience enjoyable. Karmel Shuttle is your one stop shop for all your transportation needs. Make quick and easy reservations with Karmel Shuttle by clicking the dis-count link below or call the reservations department toll free at 1-888-995-7433 When calling to place reservations, men-tion promo code RFN17 at the time of res-ervations.

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OCEANSIDEOceanside Conference & Visitors Bureau Dana Higgins 928 N. Coast Highway, Suite A Oceanside, CA 92054 [email protected] 760-637-9953 visitoceanside.org/military-reunions/

Celebrate your service, reminisce with fellow service members, and reflect on shared memories, with your gathering in Oceanside; a destination that under-stands, embodies, and honors military life. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is a vibrant part of our Oceanside community as it has encompassed much of its south-ern border since 1942. Our affiliation with Camp Pendleton will offer attendees con-venience and ease when accessing the largest military training base in the West-ern United States. Your Southern Cali-fornia Military Reunion in Oceanside may include: Regional military attractions: USS Midway Aircraft Carrier and Museum, Mt. Soledad Veteran Memorial, and Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum.

Camp Pendleton escorted tours: Mech-anized Museum, Ranch House Complex, Camp Talega Quonset Huts, and the World War II and Korea LVT Exhibit.

Cape-cod harbor village with shopping, restaurants, and boat rentals!

Sportfishing or pier fishing, whale watch-ing, outlet shopping, and golf outings.

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SAN DIEGOHandlery Hotel San Diego Cindy Nelsen 950 Hotel Circle North San Diego, CA 92108 [email protected] 619-398-8333 www.handlery.com

WE LOVE MILITARY REUNIONS! The Handlery Hotel is a 4th generation fam-ily owned property that sits adjacent to the Riverwalk Golf Course. We haves 217 guest rooms and over 40,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space including

a private outdoor garden. We are proud hosts to many military reunions each year and pride ourselves in providing ex-ceptional service and assisting our guests host seamless events. We believe in hon-oring our military veterans and cater to your needs by offering a Hospitality Room where you can reminisce about old times, create new memories and enjoy your re-union. You are welcome to provide your own food and beverage for your hospi-tality room. Previous planners have loved our specialized hospitality room that in-cludes a large refrigerator, complimentary ice and a beautiful view of the pool area. We offer complimentary shuttle service to major attractions in our local area. We look forward to hosting your next reunion!

Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside Jodie Langhammer, CMP, CGMP 4875 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92106 [email protected] 800-650-6660 www.holinnbayside.com


Specializing in reunions, fronting San Di-ego Bay, 3 minutes from the Airport, and Liberty Station, the Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside offers free WiFi, HDTVs, refrigera-tors, coffee, and newspapers. Hotel park-ing is waived for our reunions, and airport transfers are free. A free Hospitality Room will be provided (with a minimum pick up of sleeping rooms), where you may bring in your own refreshments! We will refresh the room, and replenish ice as needed. A free shuttle can be arranged in advance to downtown shopping. Daily Happy Hours and Senior discounts for 55+; Compli-mentary business center, 9 hole putting course, and fitness room on site. Set amongst over a dozen restaurants, sport fishing marinas, and scenic walking paths along the San Diego Bay, and having com-pleted a $14M expansion/renovation, the Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside is the per-fect spot for your next reunion!

USS Midway Museum Pat Pfohl 910 N Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 [email protected]

619-398-8257 www.midway.org

The USS Midway Museum, located in the heart of San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, is an ideal venue for military reunion groups. It is located only five minutes away from the airport. Reunion planners have a wide variety of hotels to choose from, all within 10-15 minutes of the USS Midway Museum. Midway embodies Navy Town, USA, the original home of TOPGUN and home to several U.S. Navy worldwide commands. The longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century offers many options for reunion planners. Those op-tions include (1) self-guided audio tours narrated by former Midway sailors, (2) the Battle of Midway theatre, (3) docent-led tours, and (4) memorial and wreath re-membrance ceremonies. The USS Mid-way Museums authenticity has made it San Diegos most-popular attraction and the sixth most-popular museum of any time in the United States, according to Tri-pAdvisor. The museum is open every day (except Thanksgiving and Christmas), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.) More info at www.midway.org

COLORADOCOLORADO SPRINGSColorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Pam Sherfesee 515 S. Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 [email protected] 719-685-7634 www.VisitCOS.com

Colorado Springs consistently ranks as one of the top military reunion destina-tions, and for good reason. The Pikes Peak region is home to the United States Air Force Academy one of the areas major attractions as well as Fort Carson Army Post, Schriever AFB, Peterson AFB and more. The city has a rich military tradi-tion, and residents have long respected and appreciated those in uniform. The Colorado Springs CVB staff can provide military reunion planning assistance with suggestions for unique event sites, local and regional tour itineraries, promotional materials and leads for competitive rates on over 14,000 hotel rooms.

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Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the National Museum of World War II Aviation create the backdrop for reconnecting with old friends. Fly into the Colorado Springs Airport and let our professional staff help you plan a reunion to remember in Olympic City USA.

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Hotel Elegante Conference and Event Center Michele Williams 2886 South Circle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906 [email protected] 719-302-9870 www.hotelelegante.com

Choose Colorado Springs and the Hotel Elegante for your next reunion for the best in attractions, military bases and muse-ums, quality service and hospitality!

Our staff is trained for military reunions with over 100 years of hospitality experi-ence. , Visit us summer, winter or fall and get affordable rates with tremendous val-ue.

NEVADALAUGHLINSouthern Nevada Regional Office - LVCVA Cherie Westbrook 1555 S. Casino Drive Laughlin, NV 89029 [email protected] 702-298-3022 www.VisitLaughlin.com

Are you seeking an economical location for your next reunion? One with a low sales tax and no hidden fees for stan-dard services like parking? A destination which offers a variety of fun activities prior to, during, or after your reunion? Many of Laughlin, Mesquite, and Primm, Neva-da resorts have undergone renovations

which afford you a comfortable and styl-ish location with traditional and unique venues to host your next reunion. Each destination is complemented by 300-plus days of sunshine making it easy to enjoy our championship golf courses, spas, mu-seums or state and national parks. Groups from 10 to 2,000 feel welcomed with the personalized service found in our destina-tions. Our CVB sales team is ready to help you create your next memorable reunion, providing you complimentary services such as personalize RFP assistance, site inspection assist, welcome packet gift and much more. Call us today to book your next reunion!

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Let us host your special reunion at the Holiday Inn Bayside in beautiful San Diego. You’ll enjoy spacious and elegant guest rooms, harborview banquet rooms overlookingSan Diego Bay and full service amenities. It’s the perfect reunion location for groups up to 200 people.

LARGEST BANQUET: 200ROOMS: 291MEETING ROOMS: 8VALUE SEASON: December through FebruaryREUNION PACKAGE: Hospitality suite, Complimentary parking, Welcome reception package available

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4875 North Harbor DriveSan Diego, CA 92106holinnbayside.comCall Jodie Langhammer800.650.6660619.224.3621 Fax 619.224.1787

FEATURES: Great hospitality rooms, airport shuttle, senior discounts, heated pool, whirlpool, fi tness room, 9-hold putting green, restaurant, lounge, gift shop, free HBO, WiFi, 37" fl at screen HDTV, coffee, refrigerators, hair dryers, newspapers, guest laundry.NEAR: Across from San Diego Bay, waterfront restaurants, Liberty Station and ASW base. MCRD, Seaport Village, San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Golf and Tennis are nearby.


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RENOEl Dorado Resorts Cate Kegg 407 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89501 [email protected] (775) 325-7377 silverlegacyreno.com

One Reno Attitude, Three Ways to Experi-ence it! Eldorado Resorts Reno is the only choice for groups looking for excellent en-tertainment options, exciting attractions, as well as indoor and outdoor activities, all in the heart of downtown Reno! Just 3.5 miles from Reno-Tahoe International Air-port, Eldorado Resort Casino, Silver Leg-acy Resort Casino, and Circus Circus Re-sort Casino are connected by a seamless walkway, featuring 23 restaurants, 19 bars and lounges, and over 10 different retail outlets, not to mention the hottest gaming action in town! We also offer world class entertainment with a Broadway Theater style showroom, Laugh Factory Comedy Club, and live music nightly in many of our lounges. Eldorado Resorts Reno truly has something for everyone!

Peppermill Resort, Spa, and Casino Carly Kolesar 2707 S.Virginia St. Reno, NV 89502 [email protected] 775-689-7420 www.peppermillreno.com

Sands Regency Casino Hotel Lisa Miolini 345 North Arlington Avenue Reno, NV 89501 [email protected] 775-544-3958 www.sandsregency.com

WE LOVE OUR MILITARY REUNIONS and have been welcoming them for many years. The Sands Casino in downtown Reno Nevada has developed a strong rep-utation of our commitment to our guests. The Sands boasts 833 guest rooms, five restaurants, 14,000 square feet of meet-ing space, complimentary health club and exercise facility, large outdoor swimming complex, complimentary airport shuttle (for individuals), free parking, high speed internet access in all rooms, lounges and of course, a full casino. Access into our area is strong with over 23 flights each day on non-stop service and 19 one stop arriv-als. We host nine airlines. The Sands Ca-sino is located only 5 minutes from down-town Reno and 40 minutes from some of the finest ski resorts and outdoor recre-ation in the world. Reunion planners are looking for great value. The Sands prides itself on our commitment to this philoso-phy. We strive to make your reunion small in expense and rich in wonderful memo-ries.

NEW MEXICOALBUQUERQUEVisit Albuquerque Misty Jester 20 First Plaza NW Suite 601 Albuquerque, NM 87102 [email protected] 505-222-4327 www.VisitAlbuquerque.org

My name is Misty Jester and I have had the honor of working with the reunion mar-ket here in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the past 23 years. I am very well versed on supporting your reunion and I am here to be your reunion expert in Albuquerque. No matter the size of your reunion, big or small, the true Southwest awaits you. Bring your past comrades to our beautiful city and you will be immersed in our rich culture, blue skies, and heritage, rooted in centuries of history. Enjoy 310 days of blue skies, sunshine and hot air ballooning. Vis-it museums that take you back hundreds of years while shopping for authentic Native American jewelry. Albuquerque is the perfect city to make memories with old friends. Contact me and I will help you plan your next memorable reunion in Albuquerque. ■

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Active Escapes, Inc. - Jacksonvilles Military Reunion Tour & Transportation Company ................... 15

Arlington Convention & Visitors Service ................................. 9

Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial ......................7

Bavarian Inn.................................................................................. 21

Bay City Conventions and Tours ............................................. 13

Best Western Merry Manor Inn ...................................................7

Best Western Ramkota, Rapid City .........................................34

Bismarck Mandan CVB ..............................................................34

Black Bear Inn and Suites .......................................................... 16

Bloomington CVB ....................................................................... 21

Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau .................................. 37

Branson Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau ............32

Charleston West Virginia (Hip, Historic...Almost Heaven) ....................................... 12

Chattanooga Area CVB ............................................................. 16

Chesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau ............................ 9

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center ......................................... 9

Clarion Hotel Portland ME .......................................................... 6

Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau ................42

Columbus Georgia CVB ............................................................ 15

Country Inn and Suites by Radisson (Metairie-New Orleans) ................................................................................ 31

Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum .................................17

Crowne Plaza Hotel Providence - Warwick ........................... 9

Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport ......................................... 13

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport .............................................. 19

Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau ...................................23

Daytona Beach Area CVB.......................................................... 13

Destination Gettysburg ............................................................... 8

Discover DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau .................. 15

Discover Philadelphia .................................................................. 9

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport .....................................39

Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center ............................ 16

El Dorado Resorts .......................................................................45

El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel ...................................................36

Embassy Suites Savannah Historic .......................................... 15

Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast CVB .............................. 37

Experience Columbus ............................................................... 21

Experience Grand Rapids .......................................................... 21

Experience Kissimmee CVB ..................................................... 14

Explore Charleston ..................................................................... 15

Explore St. Louis ..........................................................................34

Fayetteville Area CVB ................................................................. 15

Flash Photo Group Photography ............................................32

Fredericksburg Virginia Regional Tourism Ptnrs ..................11

Graceland ......................................................................................17

Grand Gateway Hotel ................................................................ 35

Grand Ole Opry Entertainment Group .................................. 18

Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg .............................................. 12

Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau ..............23

Greene County Ohio CVB-WPAFB ......................................... 21

Greystone Lodge on the River ..................................................17

Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau ..................................11

Hampton Inn Washington, DC - NoMa, Union Station ...... 12

Handlery Hotel San Diego ........................................................42

Hershey Harrisburg Regional VB ............................................... 8

Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside ................................................42

Hope Hotel ...................................................................................23

Hotel ElegantÃ© Conference and Event Center .................44

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum .............................................7

Karmel Shuttle ............................................................................. 41

Lafayette CVB .............................................................................. 31

Lake County CVB ........................................................................ 19

LaQuinta Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown ................. 31

Lodge of the Ozarks ...................................................................32

Maine Military Museum ................................................................7

Marriott Cleveland East .............................................................23

Memphis CVB ...............................................................................17

Millennium Buffalo ........................................................................7

Millennium Maxwell House ...................................................... 18

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Mobile Bay CVB ........................................................................... 13

Motts Military Museum .............................................................. 21

Myrtle Beach Area CVB ............................................................. 16

Mystic Seaport: The Museum of American and the Sea ...... 6

Nashville CVC .............................................................................. 18

National Civil War Museum ........................................................ 8

National Museum of the Air Force ..........................................23

National Museum of the Marine Corps.................................. 12

National Sales Red Lion Hotels ................................................40

National WWII Museum ............................................................32

Newport News Tourism Development Office ......................11

Oceanside Conference & Visitors Bureau .............................42

Ozarks Kirkwood Tour & Travel (Branson) ............................34

Panama City Beach CVB ........................................................... 14

PBR Rides Vintage Vietnam era 32ft MKII .............................39

Peppermill Resort, Spa, and Casino .......................................45

Radisson Hotel Green Bay ........................................................23

Ramada Gateway ........................................................................ 14

Red Lion Hotel and Convention Center Billings MT ........... 37

Red Lion Hotel Bellevue WA .....................................................38

Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey .......................................... 8

Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport .................................................39

Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach COC ...................................... 6

San Mateo County/ Silicon Valley CVB .................................. 41

Sands Regency Casino Hotel ...................................................45

Sea Mist Oceanfront................................................................... 16

Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority ....................39

Sharin’ Nashville and See Memphis Tours ............................. 18

Sheraton Memphis Downtown.................................................17

Sheraton Reston .......................................................................... 12

Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau ..............32

Snohomish County Tourism Bureau/Seattle North ............39

Southern Nevada Regional Office - LVCVA ..........................44

St Augustine, Ponte Vedra & Beaches VCB ........................... 15

Storytellers Museum and The Hideaway Farm of Johnny Cash ..............................17

Sweet Magnolia Tours ............................................................... 18

The Alabama Theatre ................................................................. 16

The Inn at Opryland ................................................................... 18

The Museum of Flight ................................................................39

Tour Trends .....................................................................................7

Travel Dubuque ........................................................................... 31

Travel Tacoma + Pierce County ..............................................40

USS Alabama ................................................................................ 13

USS Midway Museum .................................................................42

USS Turner Joy ............................................................................38

Valley Forge CVB ........................................................................... 9

Virginia Tourism Corportation ................................................. 12

Visit Albuquerque .......................................................................45

Visit Bastrop ................................................................................. 35

Visit Billings .................................................................................. 37

Visit Brookfield ............................................................................23

Visit Buffalo Niagara ......................................................................7

Visit Delaware Villages ................................................................. 6

Visit Erie ........................................................................................... 8

Visit Fairfax - Washington DC ...................................................11

Visit Jacksonville ......................................................................... 14

Visit LEX ......................................................................................... 19

Visit Lubbock CVB ...................................................................... 35

Visit Norfolk ................................................................................. 12

Visit Plano ..................................................................................... 35

Visit Rapid City ............................................................................. 35

Visit Springfield Illinois .............................................................. 19

Visit Tucson .................................................................................. 41

Visit Vancouver USA ...................................................................40

Visit Wichita ..................................................................................32

Yuma Visitors Bureau ................................................................. 41

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