2024 355th/Takhli Reunion Tucson Feb 28th to March 4th.
Posted by Dick Williams on 11/13/2023, 16:07:00 Edited by board administrator 11/13/2023, 16:12:52
Mike Dunn has posted the details for the 355th Fighter Group Association reunion. The reunion will be held in Tucson with some events on Davis-Monthan AFB from Feb 28th to March 4th, 2024.
A full sked of great activities is planned. As ususal the dates will coincide with the Heritage Flight vintage aircraft on static display and the acft will take part in flying demos. We get access to the flight line and a VIP Tent. Hey, even a couple of burger burns.
The 355th Wing will be ending its long run at D-M with retirement of the A-10s. The Base has been a great host for many past reunions and a strong turnout would be a great way to thank them.
There will be charter bus visits to D-M, the Sabino Cannyon Wildlife area and Old Tucson. Free hotel breakfast each day and a closing banquet Sunday eveening with color guard, awards and a guest speaker. Always a good time when the 355th gets together.
Mike Dunn has posted a reminder about the 2024 Reunon in Tucson:
"If any one is interested in attending our 2024 reunion in Tucson. You should get your invite in before running out of time. Send me a private message with your email address and I will send you the invite in Word and PDF."
I just printed off the reservation form and will fill it out today and send it so I have a place at the table and get on the flightline at DM for the Heritage group demos and warbird static displays. The reunion group gets special treatment by the Wing at DM and that Wing will be closing out so it's not for sure we'll be back at Davis Monthan- we've had a good run ther for years.
Re: 2024 355th/Takhli Reunion Tucson Feb 28th to March 4th.
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.
Re: 2024 355th/Takhli Reunion Tucson Feb 28th to March 4th.
Getting near the date to make your plans and reservations for the 2024 Reunion in Tucson. See the message just above this one for the daily schedule of events. The highlight is the closing banquet and the time on the flight line at Davis-Monthan to walk the line of warbirds old and new and see the Heritage Flight Training session - an Air Show in itself
I have my hotel reservations, still mulling whether to drive , take Amtrak or fly to Tucson. I'll be there by one of those modes, tending to drive in order to have wheels and see some of the country on the way. I drove trucks cross -country for fourteen years , lef that work in 2015 but miss the open road of the western states so that has some appeal.
Re: 2024 355th/Takhli Reunion Tucson Feb 28th to March 4th.
Shot in the dark. Anyone have pics of the large banner hung on the hangars when the 355th returned to McConnell?
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Mike Dunn has posted the details for the 355th Fighter Group Association reunion. The reunion will be held in Tucson with some events on Davis-Monthan AFB from Feb 28th to March 4th, 2024.
A full sked of great activities is planned. As ususal the dates will coincide with the Heritage Flight vintage aircraft on static display and the acft will take part in flying demos. We get access to the flight line and a VIP Tent. Hey, even a couple of burger burns.
The 355th Wing will be ending its long run at D-M with retirement of the A-10s. The Base has been a great host for many past reunions and a strong turnout would be a great way to thank them.
There will be charter bus visits to D-M, the Sabino Cannyon Wildlife area and Old Tucson. Free hotel breakfast each day and a closing banquet Sunday eveening with color guard, awards and a guest speaker. Always a good time when the 355th gets together.
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