OPERATION: ARLINGTON RIDGE
227th USMC BIRTHDAY
"REMEMBRANCE REUNION"
American Legion Post 139, 3445 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington, Va.
Phone: (703) 522-1390 or (703) 524-1396
Veteran and active United States Marines, Navy Corpsmen and their families will meet at our third annual gathering. This year, we will be honoring Korean War veterans during this 50th Anniversary of that war. A special Korean War display will be presented by the United States Marine Corps Museum and History Division. Special guest speaker will be Ms. Nikki Mendicino who has been honored by veteran's groups all across the nation. There will be a buffet and full bar. KIDS ARE WELCOME!
ONLY 2 MILES FROM THE IWO JIMA MEMORIAL
TAKE ARLINGTON BLVD/ RTE. 50 WEST TOWARD FALLS CHURCH
EXIT ON RIGHT "VA 237W - 10TH ST"
STAY STRAIGHT TO GO ONTO 10TH ST
RIGHT ON WASHINGTON BLVD
AMERICAN LEGION ABOUT 1 MILE ON RIGHT
APPROXIMATE TRAVEL TIME FROM THE IWO JIMA MONUMENT: 4 MINUTES
DIRECTIONS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE VIRGINIAN SUITES
OR CLICK ON "MAPQUEST" BELOW!
SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2002
10:00 AM
WREATH LAYING CEREMONY
IWO JIMA MEMORIAL
ARLINGTON RIDGE, VA
Ceremonies include Gen. James L. Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps,
"The Commandant's Own" and "The President's Own" Marine Corps bands,
and "The Silent Drill Team".
GUEST OF HONOR
General Paul X. Kelley
Twenty-eighth Commandant
1 July 1983 - 30 June 1987
SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2002
HAPPY 227th BIRTHDAY MARINES!
John F. Lyons VFW Post #3150
2116 North 19th Street
Arlington, VA
(703) 525-0108
9:00 AM -11:00 AM
OPERATION: ARLINGTON RIDGE BRUNCH
Enjoy a GREAT brunch with new and old friends!
ALL DAY
NAME READING AT THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL
(READING IN ORDER OF CASUALTY DATE)
4:00 - 7:00 PM
USMC BIRTHDAY BUFFET DINNER
8:00 PM
CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY
CLICK THE VFW BANNER ABOVE FOR DIRECTIONS!
MONDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2002
8: 00 AM
VETERANS DAY
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
"MARCH TO REMEMBER"
Parade of Vietnam veterans will march Constitution Avenue from 7th St. to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
11:00 AM: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
"TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER"
The nation's veterans who died in war are honored with a wreath-laying ceremony followed by a memorial service. The President of the United States or a representative will lay the wreath. Music will be provided by a military band. For further information call 703-607-8052.
1:00 PM: VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF "THE WALL"
Veterans Day will be observed with speeches, speakers and color guard, and a wreath-laying ceremony at the VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL.
ARRIVE EARLY - A HUGE CROWD IS EXPECTED!
For further information call 202-619-7222.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS!
FLORIDA'S 16TH ANNUAL
VIETNAM VETERAN'S REUNION
May 2-3-4, 2003
Music, entertainment, military displays, POW/MIA ceremonies, "The Last Patrol". CLICK THE COIN FOR DETAILS!
KOREAN WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
COMMEMORATIVE KA-BAR
GOLD BLADE MARKED "KOREAN WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY - LEST WE FORGET"
RETAIL: $66.35 MEMBER PRICE: $49.75
USMC MODEL 9106
