(HOSTED BY 3/3 RVN)
Washington DC
June 18-23, 2024
INFO WILL BE UPDATED AS PLANNING PROGRESSES
REUNION ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
(WORKING COPY..times/days.NOT FINAL)
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024
1:00PM Hospitality Room open throughout the reunion. Room ????
2:00pm – 6:00pm Reunion Registration Open Room ????
Wednesday, JUNE 19, 2024
8:00am – 8:45am Registration Open
9:00am - ????? Vietnam Memorial and other Memorials close by
10:00am - 12:00pm PX Open 2:00pm – 8:00pm PX Open
3:00pm – 6:00pm Registration Open
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024
8:00am – 8:45am Registration Open
9:00am to ?????? Marine Corps Museum
10:00 am – 12:00 PX Open 2:00pm to 8:00pm PX Open
3:00pm – 6:00pm Registration Open
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am Business Meeting
12:30pm – 1:45pm Auction
In planning - 8th & I
4:30pm Banquet Seating Reservation Deadline
Saturday JUNE 22, 2024
10:00am – 11:00am Memorial Service
5:00pm – 7:00pm Pictures and Cash Bar Room ????
7:00pm – 10:00 pm Banquet followed by Guest Speaker
Sunday JUNE 23, 2004 Farewells
HOTEL INFO
DOUBLETREE CRYSTAL CITY
300 ARMY NAVY DRIVE
ARLINGTON VA
Room reservations phone: (210) 227-3241
Hotel Reservation Information
Please call the number above and reference the 3/3 RVN Association or please visit: (link to be added)
Group Name: 3/3 RVN Association
Reunion Dates: June 17 – 23, 2024
Room Rate: $159 (+ taxes, currently 14.25%)
Cut-off Date: 5/27/24
Late reservations will be processed based on space availability at a higher rate.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation must be received 24 hours prior to arrival date or there will be a charge of one night’s room plus tax.
Parking & Shuttle Information
Reduced self-parking rate of $25.00/per car, per night. Guests not staying at the hotel will be charged prevailing self-parking rates.
Hotel shuttle is available daily from 6am to 11pm and will bring your guests to and from Reagan National Airport (every 20 minutes).
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Wheelchair Rental
ScootAround rents both manual and power wheelchairs by the day and week. Please call (888) 441-7575 or visit http://www.scootaround.com for details and to make reservations.
Reunion Registration
To register online for the reunion please visit the following link:
Note: Above online link should be up by July 2023).
TOUR DESCRIPTIONS
Wednesday, June 19:
Memorial Tour
The day begins at the Marine Corp Memorial, where you’ll see the bronze statue of five Marines and a Corpsman raising the Stars and Stripes over Mount Suribachi following one of the bloodiest battles in WWII on Iwo Jima. We will proceed to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which sits adjacent to the National Mall, just northeast of the Lincoln Memorial. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands as a symbol of America's honor and recognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War. Inscribed on the black granite walls are the names of more than 58,000 people who gave their lives or remain missing. Yet the Memorial itself is dedicated to honor the "courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty and country" of all who answered the call to serve during the longest war in U.S. history. In the same area you can also visit the Vietnam Women’s memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial and the World War II Memorial.
__________ board bus, ___________ back at hotel
$__/Person includes bus and escort.
Thursday, June 20:
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS
Open to the public in 2006, the National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines — past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, the Museum’s soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology will surround you with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse you in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. You’ll see permanent galleries and temporary exhibits. Make sure to check out the Museum store, located on the First Deck off the Leatherneck Gallery. The store carries a full line of Marine themed clothing, collectibles, books and toys. Enjoy lunch on your own either at the Devil Dog Diner or the Tun Tavern.
9:00am board bus, 3:00pm back at hotel.
$__/Person includes bus and escort. Lunch on your own.
Friday, June 21:
8th & I EVENING PARADE
After dinner on your own, board bus for the Marine Barracks (8th & I Streets). You’ll be directed to your reserved bleacher seating. Marines from the Barracks will give a history of the Barracks and a preview of what is to take place during the parade, which begins at 8:45pm. As the "Oldest Post of the Corps," Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., established in 1801, has performed military reviews and ceremonies since its founding. The present-day Evening Parade was first conducted on July 5, 1957. Observe the ceremonies that have been the tradition of Presidents and past Commandants of the Marine Corp that will include ceremonial Drum and Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Team, the US Marine Band, and the Marine Corp mascot “bulldog.”
6:45pm board bus, 11:00pm back at hotel
$__/Person includes bus and escort.
