Here are corrected dates for the 2024 Takhli/355th reunion in Tucson. All other info on the linked info page is good -but please use these dates when making travel and hotel arrangements.
PLEASE RSVP by JANUARY 31!
See the first message in this thread for link to the reservation form .
We stay at the Viscount Suite Hotel in downtown Tucson. Rooms with big free breakfast buffet, tax, etc., are right at $126 per night. Call 1-800-527-9666 to reserve a room -- and make sure you let them know you are with the 355th Fighter Group Reunion.
This is going to be an action packed reunion, especially Thursday and Friday. You might be able to catch up on some rest Saturday and Sunday afternoons but we are sure you are going to have a wonderful time.
The Schedule
WEDNESDAY Feb 28, 2024
ALL DAY: Members, families and friends arrive. 4:00 - 7:00 PM: Ready Room Open, Meet and Greet. Free refreshments and drinks. 7:00 PM: WELCOME DINNER. Presidents greeting and any schedule updates.
THURSDAY Feb 29, 2024
6:00-9:30 AM: Free breakfast at hotel.
8:40 AM Bus departs for Old Tucson tour.
3:30 PM Bus returns to hotel.
Dinner on your own. Our favorite Thai restaurant priced themselves way high this year.
4:00 PM 10:PM Ready Room Open
FRIDAY - MARCH 1, 2024
6:00-9:30 AM: Free breakfast at hotel. 8:30 AM - Leave for Sabino Canyon Tour.
11:30 AM - Depart for Davis-Monthan BX.
1:00 PM - Leave for Hotel
3:00 PM - Bus leaves for 47th Fighter Squadron (Reserve). Burger burn food and drinks and mingle with 47th members. 7:00 PM: Bus returns to hotel.
7:30-10:00 PM: Ready room open.
SATURDAY - MARCH 2, 2024
7:00-10:00 AM: Free breakfast at hotel.
7:30 AM Bus departs for Davis-Monthan
9:00-10:00 AM: Personal visit on field to Heritage Aircraft and discussion with crews. 10:00-12:00 AM: Heritage Aircraft flying within feet of you!!! VIP tent for 355th Fighter Association and other distinguished guests. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs available with drinks in Squadron tents.
1:00 - bus returns to hotel.
2:30-3:30 PM: Board Meeting
3:30-5:30 PM: General Membership Meeting and Elections
4:30 10:00 PM. Ready Room open and supper on your own.
SUNDAY - March 3, 2024
7:00-10:00 AM: Free breakfast at hotel.
7:00 AM 6:00 PM Free Time.
6:00-7:00 PM: Pre-Banquet Social Hour in Ready Room. 7:00 PM: Banquet and Program (Casual Business no tie or jacket required).
Pledge/ Color Guard ceremony / National Anthem (led by you know who).
Remarks and Announcements.
Awards/Next reunion location.
VIP guest speaker.
Monday March 4, 2024
7:00 9:00 AM: Free Farewell breakfast.
Departures for most folks.
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