See you all at one of our Next Reunions 

God Willing

2025 Reunion Information

See you all at the 2023 Reunion 

God Willing

2022 REGISTRATIONS

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My last update to the website before the reunion, will be this Saturday July 31st, 2021 at 4:30pm  I'll be driving to the reunion this year. See you all at the reunion. God willing

1st Reconnaissance Battalion Reunion

Schedule of Events

 

 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association members, family and friends,

You are cordially invited to join the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association at its 2022 Reunion held
in tandem with the 75th Annual Reunion of the 1st Marine Division Association, 16-22 August 2022,
in Arlington, Virginia.

Reunion registration, hotel reservations, and planned events information is included in this email.
Join your reconnaissance team-mates in Arlington at the 2022 reunion.

Semper fidelis,
Charlie Kershaw

2022 Reunion Essential Elements of Information


Harborsite:
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
900 South Orme Street
Arlington, VA 22204
Hotel Reservations:
Telephone: (703) 521-1900
FAX: (703) 271-6626
Website: Sheraton Pentagon City
Reunion Group Code: FM1


Reunion Group Rate available for August 13-22. Room rate: $125 one king bed, plus
14.25% tax. Total: $142.81.


Complimentary breakfast for up to two persons per room


Transportation. Free shuttle from/to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Hotel does not provide transport for Washington Dulles Airport (25 miles). Super
Shuttle may be a good alternative from/to Dulles.


Parking: Overnight parking is $15.00 for Reunion attendees.


Hotel reservations should be made by Friday, July 29, 2022; date may be extended.


1st MarDiv Association Scheduled Events ( 1st Recon Assn events in blue ):


Tuesday, August 16: Registration and check-in begins at Henderson Hall. Recon
Hospitality Suite opens .


Wednesday, August 17: Registration. Buses to National Mall monuments and museums.


Thursday, August 18: Buses to USMC Museum. Recon – Buses to Marine Corps
Museum. 1300-1330 Memorial Service at Memorial Chapel. Return to Harborsite.
Cocktails and Dinner 1800-2100 at Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel(menu selection and cost
to follow).


Friday, August 19: Morning Memorial Service. Dinner at 8th & I; Evening Parade.


Saturday, August 20: Recon General Membership Meeting 1000-1200; Division General
Membership and Committee meetings, Ladies Lunch, Reunion Banquet.


Sunday, August 21: Check-out and departure, but hotel group rate is available through

Reunion Registration. The Reunion Registration Form link follows. Registration to be
completed by 31July (may be extended).


Registration will be $55 for primary registrant, and one guest, spouse, or significant other.
Contacts : Sheraton Pentagon Hotel for any reservation issues - Jada Chavez, phone 703-
521-1900, email jada.chavez@sheratonpentagoncity.com​


1st Marine Division Association - June Cormier, (760)763-3268,
or june.oldbreed@fmda.us for information and registration, Call if you need a
Registration Form mailed to you.

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1st Recon Battalion Association - Hotel reservations, registration, attendance, Recon
events, dinner meal selection, payment and other questions. Contact Charlie Kershaw,
Email: invictus7@earthlink.net ; Cell: 760 402-8638. Reservations and payment for
Recon Association dinner should be sent to Creg Howland Association Treasurer at 43761
Churchill Glen Drive Chantilly, VA 20152. Email: creghowland@gmail.com/703 786-5788.

Steve,

Thanks for replying to my email. We will miss you at this years reunion. I'll post your message in our guest book.
Stay safe and maybe I'll see you at the next year's reunion. Take care brother.

Semper fi,
Floyd Ruggles,
Membership Director & Webmaster

On July 30, 2021 2:19 PM 

Name: steven R swift
Address: 3916 W 4th St Tulsa OK 74127
Email: swift1956@yahoo.com
Phone number: (918) 991-1597
Guest Book Message: old broke marine ,, miss the recon bn. if i had the cash , i would be there.
semper fi marines.

Bill,

Thanks for replying to my email. We will miss you at this years reunion. I'll post your message & Photos on our message board.
Stay safe and maybe I'll see you at the next year's reunion. Take care brother.

Semper fi,
Floyd Ruggles,
Membership Director & Webmaster

Thanks Floyd.  I look forward to next year.  Say hello to Charlie Kershaw and Jim Fossos for me for me. 

Remembering my friends buddies; Mike Smith, Ron Kitzke, Joe Hill and JJ Jones……

 

Cheers; Bill

Bill,

Look forward to seeing you next year. I will say hi to Charlie & Jim for you.

Floyd

Last minute emails from members

July 31, 2021 9:27 AM Michael McManus <mmcmanus2128@gmail.com> wrote:


Sir – I appreciate all your work in support of the 1st Recon Bn.  Assoc.  I served in the Bn. In ’65, ’66, ’68 and ’69.  During this time I served in Delta, Alpha and H&S (Housewife) Co.’s.  One email will suffice.  Again, thanks for your service and I hope you have a good time at the reunion.


Semper Fi,

Michael P. McManus

Sgt                 USMC

____

BT

Thanks for the kind words my brother, take care.

Floyd

Greetings Floyd,

I won’t be attending the 1st Recon Battalion Reunion, but wanted to take this opportunity to check-in, say hello and wish my fellow recon marines the very best. Once a Recon Marine, Always a Recon Marine.

Semper Fi,
Dave Ballaine (Capt. USMCR)
Commanding Officer
Alpha Company
1st Recon Bn., Camp Pendleton
1962

July 31st, 2021 12:45pm

Sir,

Thanks for checking in, I appreciate you reply to my email. We will miss you at this year's reunion. Hope to see at next year's reunion. Take care of yourself.

Semper fi,
Floyd Ruggles
1st Recon Battalion Association
Membership Director & Webmaster

Paul,
 
Thanks for the great questions. I could probably answer the questions, (1) I'm sure the Marine Corps has extra ear plugs (2) on the arriving late I've been in that position myself in the past. I would volunteer to pick up your packet, but I'm going to refer these questions on to Charlie Kershaw his email is invictus7@earthlink.net So he can answer them for you. If you don't get and answer to your question soon just give me a jingle at (612) 810-4196 and I'll bring it up in my conference call with Charlie tomorrow. Keep in mind that I'll be on the road tomorrow on my way to Oceanside, so it might be a delay for me to get back to you. I'll see you at the reunion.
 
Floyd

July 31, 2021 1:13 PM Paul Barrett <pgbarret247@att.net> wrote:
 
 
Floyd:

Re schedule of events… a couple of questions…

·         If we arrive after 1900 on Wed evening… How/where do we pick up registration packet?

·         Range time/ live firing … do we need to bring our own ear plugs?

 

S/F

Paul Barrett

1ST RECONNASSAINCE BATTALION

ASSOCIATION

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1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association

4 – 7 August 2021

2021 Reunion

 

Schedule of Events

 

Wednesday, 4 August

1100 – 1900  Registration Reunion

          Harborside Holiday Inn,

          1401 Carmelo Drive, Oceanside CA

          (760)231-7000

                           

1730 – 2000  Social & dinner

          Pacific Views Event Center

          202850 San Jacinto Rd,

          Camp Pendleton CA 92055

          Shuttle service available

 

Thursday, 5 August

0730 – 0830 Coffee & Donuts

0830  Bus departs Holiday Inn for Las Flores, 41 Area

0900 – 1200  1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 41 Area, Camp Pendleton, CA,

          Command briefing and weapons and equipment display

1200 – 1300  Lunch 41 Area Dining Facility

1300 – 1530  Range 110. Weapons demonstration & live fire exercise

1545  Return to Harborside. Free time.

Friday, 6 August

0730 – 0830 Coffee & Donuts

0830  Depart Harborside

0930 – 1130  Basic Reconnaissance Course

          (BRC) Orientation, 52 Area

1130 – 1230  Lunch School of the Infantry

1230  Return to Harborside

1400 – 1530  General Membership Meeting Harborside

1730 – 2100  Reunion Dinner. Casual attire.

          Shuttle service available

 

Saturday, 7 August

Depart and Travel

July 31, 2021 12:10 AM Herman Jonse < herman.jonse@gmail.com> wrote:

Floyd, 

Thanks for the update. I noticed on the schedule of events for Friday, 6 August we depart Harborsite at 0830. No mention of transportation. Is this an over site?   Will transportation be provided to 52 area and SOI or do we hoof it? Be safe driving and see you soon. 

S/F 

Herman

Jul 31, 2021, at 12:47 AM, floyd < floyd@weststpaulantiques.com> wrote:

Herman,

Thanks for the email, Its a work in Progress, I'll check with Charlie Kershaw & David "Doc" Snyder and give you and update on the transportation soon.

Floyd

 July 31, 2021 3:43 PM John Grandusky <grandusky@gmail.com> wrote:


Thanks for the update! Hope to see you at another reunion.

Steve (Sky)

Jul 31, 2021, at 12:48 AM, 

Floyd,

The Association strongly suggests that UBER, LYFT, or rental be used.

S/f
Dave ‘Doc’ Snider

Charlie:

Re schedule of events… a  question…  Floyd suggested I contact you on this one…

If we arrive after 1900 on Wed evening… How/where do we pick up registration packet?

 

S/F

Paul Barrett

Looking forward to it old friend.

Floyd

July 31, 2021 1:12 PM C. Kershaw <invictus7@earthlink.net> wrote:


Floyd and Dave,

The most current reunion schedule is forwarded for posting on our web sites. I will send a reunion update and this schedule to individual registrants.
Thanks for your help getting the word out.
See you in Oceanside.

Semper fi,
Charlie

Charlie,

Thanks for the update. I have a number of questions from members.


Is there a bus to the BRC on Friday or how do they get there.


For members arriving after the registration desk has closed, where and when can they pick up their materials. Will someone be holding them for them so they can get them before the bus leaves Thursday morning.


For people that are driving into Camp Pendleton, what protocols need to be followed, masks? ids? other ??


Do we need to bring our own earplugs.

Can I get a final count/update on a total staying at the hotel and the ones that are coming to the dinner.

What day are we actually have the auction and do we have donations for that?

This is a new question just came in from one of our member. As to covid-19, masks or hand sanitizer is that going be available for members?

Please get back to me ASAP. The last update of the website that I can do before leaving for CA is at 4:30 CDT today.


Semper fi,
Floyd

July 31, 2021 10:57 AM Rick Alvira <stcrispin2006@yahoo.com> wrote:


Outstanding! Thank you. Nice work.

Thanks Rick

"See you all at the reunion. God willing"

Sorry, Floyd, but God ain't willing - can't make the reunion - but will be there in spirit

Fred Vogel
A/1st Recon 7/68 - 2/69

What is the meaning of phrase God willing?
—used to say what one hopes and expects to do or happen if no problems occur We'll be able to move into our new house next week, God willing. God willing, I'll finish my degree this year.

Fred,

Thanks for replying brother hopefully I'll see you at next year's reunion, God Willing

 Floyd

July 31, 2021 9:17 AM Frederick John VOGEL <vogelfj@hotmail.com> wrote:

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1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association members, family and friends:

A Reunion Update and Schedule of Events are provided for your information.

I look forward to seeing you in Oceanside. Stay well and travel safely.

Semper fidelis,

Charlie Kershaw

1 st Reconnaissance Battalion Association Reunion Update

COVID Policy. Mandatory Wearing of Mask aboard Installations. In accordance with SECDEF MEMO dated 28JUL21, MCB CAMPEN, MCAS CAMPEN, MCLB Barstow and MCAS Miramar are considered by the CDC (and DOD) to be in an area of high community transmission of COVID. Until further notice, all Service Members, federal employees, onsite contractor employees, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask in indoor settings onboard the installation (Masks are not required while dining indoors).

Expect further COVID mitigation measures to be put in place by either local commanders or by the SECDEF if COVID numbers continue to rise exponentially as has been experienced in the areas surrounding the installations AND onboard our installations.

If you are unable to accept this mask wearing policy, the Association will refund reunion registration and dinner payments; contact Creg Howland, Association Treasurer.

Weather and Dress. Oceanside/Camp Pendleton weather during the reunion is forecast to be dry, with temperatures in the mid-high 70s. Hydrate. Sun screen and hats are appropriate. Dress comfortably and wear shoes appropriate for walking.

Transportation. Travel from local airports to the Holiday Inn is the individual’s choice. UBER/LYFT and rental cars may be good options. The Association will provide transportation for unit visits on base meals. Member POVs are not recommended for unit visits..

Reunion Events . A reunion schedule of events is attached. Dress casually for the Friday 6 August dinner. Beach attire is not recommended.

Regrets. Wish I could make it to the reunion. Circumstances prevent. (No, I'm not incarcerated 🤡) Have friends and relatives in Carlsbad and Vista and it would really be great, but no can do.

Please give my regards to all of my brothers in arms.

John Reed, HMCM (FMF), USN Retired
Delta 3rd, 09/66 - 09/67

July 31, 2021 1:26 AM jreedsr@charter.net wrote:

See you next year.

Floyd

Charlie,

Thanks for the update. I look forward to seeing you in Oceanside.

Semper fi,

Floyd

2021 Reunion

75th Annual Reunion
16 August – 21 August 2022

1st MARINE DIVISION ASSOCIATION ACTIVITY REGISTRATION FORM

1st Recon Battalion Association Dinner

The 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association will hold its reunion dinner on 18 August at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington,VA.

Cocktails are 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm and dinner 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Casual attire is recommended. The dinner meal includes: a field greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette,short ribs braised in red wine, with fig bordelaise garlic mashed potatoes and Chef’s choice grilled vegetables; and strawberry shortcake. Iced tea, Starbucks Coffee regular or decaffeinated coffee, and a selection of Tazo teas. Guests requiring an alternate meat or vegetarian meal contact
Charlie Kershaw at (760) 402-8638.

Dinner is $50.00 per person. Guests should make their reservation as soon as possible by phone (703 786-5788) or email CregHowland@gmail.com

Payment may be made at the Reunion or mail your reservations and checks to: 1st Recon Bn Assn,
c/o Creg Howland, 43761 Churchill Glen Drive, Chantilly, VA 20152.


Semper fidelis,
Floyd

Email from: Herman Jonse
I will be attending the dinner. Thanks for the info.

Email from: James M Armstrong

I really thank you for inviting me
I can not make this

Having great difficulties with heat and breathing due to Agent Orange

Please keep my in your prayers and notifications

Moe Armstrong
Medical Corpsman with both First and Third Recon

Email from:  Robert J. Fawcett

Floyd,

 

Thanks for your continuing efforts to get the word out on the reunion. 

 

Although I live in Northern Virginia, we will be away at the time of the reunion and will be unable to attend. 

 

Semper Fi, Bob

 

Robert J. Fawcett

US Marine (ret)

Take care of yourself my brother...


Semper fidelis,
Floyd

Email from: Terry D. Barkovich

Floyd,
I mailed the Bob Crane photo to Charlie Kershaw to bring to the convention and donate to Recon Bn for their HQ.

Emil from: Rudolph "Rudy" Fontane - H&S DEC. 65 - MARCH 66

Floyd enjoy
Give my best Charlie Kershaw
I am scheduled to be in Daytona for MCL National Convention
Believe me would rather be at 1st Recon

Email from: Ralph M. Witkin

Gentlemen:

  Just wanted to let you know everything was squared away this morning.  Both Jada Chavez at the hotel and June Cormier at First Marine Division Assoc were very cooperative. 

 

  I scanned & emailed to June my division registration.  Jada added the group code to my reservation at the hotel.

 

  We’ll be arriving at Reagan airport on Sunday, Aug 14th at 10:15am.  Our flight back to Vegas leaves on the 21st at 8:40pm

 

  I’ve been to Washington a few times in the past 10 years or so, and remember parking being extremely difficult (and expensive), so as of now, I’m not planning on renting a car – unless someone more familiar with DC recommends that I do so.

 

  This will be my first ever Division reunion.  I did casually indicate last year in Oceanside that I’m both available & willing to help our Recon Association with future reunions (apparently at age 73, I’m among the youngest), so just let me know what needs to be done.

 

“It’s just not necessary to do extraordinary things, to produce extraordinary results.”

Ralph M. Witkin

Terry,

Thanks for the photo. I do not know names of the team or the members. But I'll post it on the our website. We'll see if we can find out some information on the team or the members in the photo..

Terry Barkovich wrote:


Floyd,
I have a photo given to me by a former team mates family after he died many years ago. It has Bob Crane in it. 1972 Dont know who these men are.

--
Terry D. Barkovich
Technical Service Engineer (ret)
Lead Rifle Builder/ SME
Precision Weapons Shop
US Special Operations Command

Gentlemen,

Attached is the guidance for our reunion dinner on 18 August. Please post it on our website and your social media sites.
Members attending the dinner are encouraged to make their reservation as soon as possible. Payment may be made at the reunion.

Thanks for your help.

Semper fi,
Charlie

Sorry to hear about the forest fires. We should be out west for reunion next year. Maybe we'll see you, take care my brother. Have a great time in Jamaica.
Linda and I spend some time in Jamaica years ago. Check out the Jamaican Ram Factory "Appleton Estate" it is a good outing for a day trip.

S/F
Floyd

Email from: Geoffrey "Geoff" Harp (Alpha Company 11/25/1967-12/10/1968)

Hi Floyd,

Patty, and I won’t be able to make it to the reunion, as we will be in Jamaica celebrating our 38th anniversary. When another reunion is scheduled, and located on the western side of the U.S., we should be able to show up.


It’s hotter than hell here in Montana, and we’re hoping that another bad forest fire season doesn’t begin. Hope you, and yours are all well.


Semper Fi, my brother,
Geoff

2022 Reunion


78th Annual Reunion

1st Marine Division Association & 1st Recon Battalion Association
August 2025

Posting by Ralph Witkin 5/27/2023

Reunion update, of sorts.
Received my Blue Diamond news from division. They are taking a poll regarding excursions so nothing is set as of yet. They're looking for feedback. Don't answer me, the poll is on the newsletter email and interactive.
Leatherneck bar? Dinner there for about $40 each? (please note that the battalion is already planning on going there and the range on Thursday August 17th)
Nellis Air Base and the Thunderbird museum?
Visit the Mob museum?
Hoover Dam est. $80 each?
Party bus tour of Vegas?
Ladies luncheon on Saturday August 19 est. $35 each?
Saturday Night banquet August 19 est. $65 each?

Our President Charlie Charles Kershaw will continue to update us on our plans. As of now, Thursday August 17th is Leatherneck Lounge and American Shooters range across the street. Check their website and special packages to choose from. Serious fire power boys.
https://americanshooters.com/
Friday during the day we'll have our business meeting and in the evening, we'll have our battalion dinner and fund raising auction. Bring your goodies, it's for a good cause. This auction is one of the big reasons we don't have dues.
Also, note that by doing our business on Thursday and Friday, we can really shorten our stay in a very expensive city. Charlie was very concerned about the cost. You can come as early and stay as late as your choose but you don't have to. The division is scheduling their reunion for August 13-20. We're scheduling ours for August 17-18.
Semper Fi
Here's the particulars for the reunion.
Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
website orleanscasino.com
phone 800-675-3267
Give Group Number FMDH23C for our group rate.

Ralph Witkin
Yes, Recon is planning on having lunch at the Leatherneck Club on Thurs -- it's not the type of place I would recommend for dinner. I would recommend the Mob Museum (downtown). The Party Bus Tour sounds interesting, but I'd like some details. I haven't been able to find out the per night charges for the Orleans Hotel, but most hotels in Vegas charge a lot more on Saturday than the rest of the week (Friday should be less than Sat, but more than Thurs).


Reply: Ronald Overton
Ralph Witkin thanks, Ralph. Note to group, Ralph lives there so is our go to guy for questions. SF


Reply: Ralph Witkin
I don't know much about the Party Bus tours. I'm guessing that they're mostly about stopping at a few of the "clubs" inside the more upscale hotels on the Strip. This is mostly for a younger crowd (probably 20's & 30's) and the clubs are ridiculously expensive by my standards (and I'm far from "cheap"). I could be wrong, but I'm thinking of bachelor parties. I did contact Jerry C at the Division Assoc for more details. btw -- for those of you unfamiliar with Vegas in the last 20 years or so, the "clubs" have somewhat replaced the old-school Vegas "shows" for younger people (especially singles) and are B-I-G money makers for the hotels.


Reply: Ralph Witkin
I just went on the Orleans website (wasn't able to use the group code) and these are their AAA/Senior Citizen/Military rates (it figures about $200 more for 7 nights than the rate Division is quoting) -- Sun $118; Mon $108; Fri $235 & Sat $266. Those rates could easily change a few times between now & August, but it gives you a clue what extra or fewer days will mean. Friday night is more than double either Sunday or Monday, and Saturday is even more. My numbers include tax & Resort Fee.

Past Reunions

7/7/2023

Reunion Update 

Let The Good Times Roll

1st Recon Battalion Association

Merchandise

Email from: Ott Reid <radpatsfan@msn.com>

Floyd,
would you please send the reservation form for the reunion to me. Somehow I stupidly deleted it and i need to get our check and money in.

Thanks, S/f, once and always

Otter Reid

P.S. Got some cool stuff for the auction!

We are now taking orders for 1 st Recon Battalion Association
merchandise to be delivered at the Las Vegas reunion as well
as direct mail to the home.


Due to manufacturing and purchasing limitations, orders for
Recon belt buckles, challenge coins, and golf shirts will be
handled as follows:


For both reunion and home delivery please email Doc Snider
at docsnidley@aol.com (513-607-9184) to place your order.
All pre-orders for both reunion delivery and home mailing


MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, JULY 17.


For reunion deliveries bring a check for $33.00/buckle
made out to 1st Recon Bn Assoc. I should have Prices for
the other items shortly.
Pre-orders for mail delivery MUST ALSO BE RECEIVED
BY FRIDAY, JULY 17. All items ordered for delivery will
be charged an extra $6.00 to pay for postage. Do not send
any money for home deliveries until the product is in hand.

A message from your webmaster and membership director.

I called the hotel today and got the rates.  Rate for Sunday through Thursday nights is $54, Friday night is $109 and Saturday night is $119. In addition there is a resort fee of $36.99 per night. Tax is 13% for both. Rates are good until July 14th, 2023.  Photos & Virtual Tours 

Just copy this form and mail it in. This supports the 1st Marine Division Association. 

Information on upcoming reunions.

You can make your plans.

See you all at the Next Reunion 

God Willing

Newest 2023 Reunion & Emails Updates

August 8th, 2023 - 5:45 P.M. 

The 2023 Reunion

Email from Irene White <slack8919@gmail.com> 
7/5/2023 9:53 PM

Thanks for the info Floyd. Don't know if I'll be able to attend. I go in for shoulder surgery on August 4. We'll see.

Semper Fi
Den

Den,

Good luck in the your upcoming surgery hope everything goes well for you.

S/F
Floyd

Email from Thomas Jensen <tljensen60@att.net>
7/5/2023 7:07 PM

Staying in touch

Floyd, I’am still here Please keep me in the loop. I will not be able to attend any reunions. But , like to be in the know.

Semper Fi
Sgt. T L Jensen
Retired Navy Senior Chief SEABEES

Thomas,

Nice to hear from you.

You will always be kept in the loop. Just keep your information up to date. Sorry you will not be able to attend the reunion. But follow us on the website I will be posting photos as soon as I get back from the reunion. I'll post this email on the reunion web page at: https://1streconbn.org/reunions.html Hopefully you'll hear from some of our members. Stay in touch my brother....

Semper Fi,
Floyd Ruggles
Membership Director & Webmaster

Email from Ralph M. Witkin <witkinr@gmail.com>
7/5/2023 6:59 PM

Thanks Charlie and same to you.  Looking forward to seeing everybody next month.  I do have some busing info for you regarding the Leatherneck Club & American Shooters.  

“It’s just not necessary to do extraordinary things, to produce extraordinary results.”

Ralph M. Witkin             

Email from herman jonse <herman.jonse@gmail.com>
7/4/2023 8:46 PM

Floyd,
Charlie sent out an email on 6/9/23 with two attachments. The doc that I can not open is the 1stRecon doc that has the schedule for 1stRecon reunion and info for Thurs and Fridays events. I'm in the dark. When you have time please send it to me ie pdf so I can view and print it off.. I recall we had to make our dinner choice and pay in advance last year for our recon dinner by a cut off date. Is it on our website? Thanks.
s/f
Herman

Herman,

Can you forward your 6/9/23 email to me. I did not receive that email. I do not have a 1st recon schedule for events, prices & times. What I have is on the website check it out... I'm in the dark also......

Floyd             

Email from herman jonse <herman.jonse@gmail.com>
7/4/2023 3:30 AM

Floyd,

Happy Fourth of July to you and Linda/ family.. Thanks for the offer my friend but I'll stay at the hotel. Hatsumi will not make it this time, her Mom is 96 and on a slippery slope and she will be returning to Okinawa as a caretaker in the near future. I like the picture of your Dad on our website.

I'll arrive on 8/16 and depart 8/19/ Flying Southwest. See you soon my friend. Take care.

Semper Fi,

Herman

Email sent to Herman Jonse,

7/4/2023 1:30AM

Herman,

Hope all is well with you and your family. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July. Just a reminder for our up-and-coming reunion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Auqust 16-19, 2023 at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. For more information check out our web page at this link: https://1streconbn.org/reunions.html

Hope to see you and maybe your wife this year. Linda and I booked our timeshare at the Grandview at 9940 Las Vegas Boulevard South from Auqust 12th through the 19th it's about 8 miles from the Orleans Hotel & Casino and 5 to10 minutes from the Airport. It's a two bedroom suite with cooking facilities. You're welcome to one of the bedrooms it's you're for the taking my brother. Just let me know as soon as possible if you're interested. If you have any questions don't hesitate to email me 24/7 at floyd@weststpaulantiques.com or just text me. Check out our website from time to time at: https://1streconbn.org/

Semper Fi,

Floyd            

1st RECONNAISSANCE         BATTALION ASSOCIATION

                         

The 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association’s 2023 reunion will be held in concert with the 1st Marine Division Association’s 76th Annual Reunion at the Orleans Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Essential Elements of Information for the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Association Reunion follow. 

Location and Date.   Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.  1st Marine Division Association 13-20 August 2023; 1st Recon reunion events are 16-19 August. 

Hotel Reservations.  Reservations may be made online at the Orleans website:  orleanscasino.com or by telephone at:  800 675-3267.  The Reunion Group Reservation Number is:  FMDH23C.  The reunion room rate is in effect until 14 July or when the block is sold out. 

Transportation.   Airport to hotel shuttle service is available for guests at the airport Arrivals level.  In addition, Division Association has contracted with a shuttle service to transport reunion guests from the Las Vegas airport to the Orleans Hotel and return for $20.00 per family.  Shuttle reservations should be made on the reunion registration form.   

Reunion Registration.  Reunion guests should complete and mail the attached Division Association Registration form (attached) as soon as possible but not later than 25 July.   

Reunion Activities.  Division Association reunion activities are listed on the attached registration form. Recon Association activities.

The Leatherneck Club.  Thursday, 17 August, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.  Swap sea stories and enjoy a BBQ  buffet lunch ($30.00 per person) which includes pulled pork, chicken, baked beans, coleslaw and fresh rolls.   

American Shooters Range (adjacent to Leatherneck Club).  American Shooters (Americanshooters.com).  Weapons firing and a pistol marksmanship competition, open to Association members and adult family members.

Shuttle transportation to/from 17 August activities will be provided by 1st Recon Association.

General Membership Meeting.  Orleans Hotel, Friday 18 August 10:00 am -12:00 pm.     

Association Banquet 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  Orleans Hotel.  Dinner, at $65.00 per person, includes an appetizer, flat Iron steak or chicken marsala entrees and dessert.  Vegan meals are available on request.  Regretably, the Orleans can accommodate only 70 diners.  Reservations will be on a “first come, first served basis”.  

Coordinating Instructions.  

Dave Snider (docsnidley@aol.com )will take orders for 1st Recon memorabilia, such as polo shirts, belt buckles, and challenge coins.  Items will be available for pick-up at the reunion.  Otherwise, these items will be mailed to those members unable to at the reunion.  

As you know, the Association does not require membership dues.  Donations and the live auction are our primary source of funds.   Bring a donation for the live auction.  We need an auctioneer.  If you are willing to try your  hand at being the reunion auctioneer, contact Ron Overton.

The Thursday BBQ lunch is $30.00 per person and the Friday dinner is $65.00 per person.  Reservations and checks should be made out to 1st Recon Battalion Association and mailed to Creg Howland, 43761 Churchill Glen Drive, Chantilly, VA 20152 not later than 10 August 2023. 

I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas.

Semper fidelis,

Charlie             Charles Kershaw

                             760 402-8638

                             Invictus7@earthlink.net 

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The 2023 Reunion

78th Annual Reunion in Quantico, Virginia

 


Pre-Registration 
More Info coming soon. 

2024 Reunion Information & Emails Updates.

On Jul 26, 2024, at 3:59 PM, CKershaw <invictus7@earthlink.net> wrote:

1st Recon Battalion Association members, family and friends,

Our annual reunion is fast approaching and I want to ensure you have the latest reunion information.

The 2024 Reunion will be held in San Antonio, Texas 19 -25 August (1st Recon events are scheduled 22 - 25 August). A 1st MarDiv Association Reunion registration form is included with this email. Register as soon as possible while reunion rooms are still available.

The reunion hotel is the San Antonio Riveerwalk Holiday Inn, 217 Saint Mary’s Street San Antonio, Texas78025. Make your room reservation with Yolanda at: 210 272-1515. The reunion
Group Code is FMD.

After you have checked in at the Holiday Inn, join your recon team-mates in the Recon hospitality suite.


Recon events include:
Thursday 22 August. 1:00 - 4:00 pm visit the Alamo.
Friday, 23 August 2-4 pm visit 4th Recon; Texas BBQ dinner and live auction
Saturday, 24 August. 10 - 11 am General Membership Meeting

6:00- 10:00 pm Farewell Banquet (men - formal attire with miniatures, dress blues
with ribbons and badges, coat and tie. Ladies: cocktail dresses)

Sunday Check out & departure.

Your team-mates and I look forward to seeing you in San Antonio.

Semper fidèles,

Charlie

San Antonio Riveerwalk Holiday Inn,

217 Saint Mary’s Street San Antonio, Texas 78025.

herman jonse <herman.jonse@gmail.com>

Floyd,

See you soon, thanks for your hard work on the newsletter and website.

S/F

Herman

Roland Huegel <rchrecon@gmail.com>

I don't think I'll make it this year, Floyd. I'm still recovering from my 12th (and probably final) trip back to Viet Nam. Thanks for sending all of the updates!

Ron Huegel
1st Force Recon 1/71-8/70
B Co., 1st Recon 8/70-1/71

My flight arrives at 3PM on Wed (8/21) and my return flight departs at 2PM on Sat (8/24). Be safe on the road if you are driving. See you soon my friend and brother.

Herman

On 07/30/2024 10:18 AM EDT waymor@bizec.rr.com wrote:

Floyd:

Hope you're doing well. We have moved from Jacksonville, NC, to Tusculum, TN. Altho having a difficult time getting our WAYMOR Inc effort back in battery w/re to a business account with COMCAST, we "THINK" our new email address will be:

waymor-new@comcast.net

Plz make that change...thx.

Hope the Reunion goes well. Getting more an more difficult for a lot of us to make such great events. We had a 3d Force Reunion in JVILLE a couple months back. Pretty good attendance BUT our numbers are dwindling.

Semper Fi,

Lobo Sendz

Wayne V. Morris
Col USMC (Ret

Sir,
It's nice to hear from you. Hopefully we'll see you at a reunion soon. Semper Fi, Floyd Ruggles. Membership Director & Webmaster

Emails

On 07/31/2024 4:44 PM EDT herman jonse <herman.jonse@gmail.com> wrote:


Did our Bravo Company Flag show up? If I recall correctly someone allowed the flag to be taken.I hope it was returned by now.


See you soon, thanks for your hard work on the newsletter and website.

S/F

Herman

Herman,

Nice to hear from you .
As to your question about the Bravo Company Flag showing up.
I'm not sure of the answer. I'll send a copy of this email
to Charlie and see if he can respond to your question.

I would like to know myself, I talked to him last reunion about it,
He told me that he would be tracking it down.

See you in San Antonio.

Floyd

Email: 8/8/2024 10:05 AM

See you all at the Reunion 

God Willing

Email: On 08/12/2024 1:55 PM EDT Paul Barrett <pgbarret247@att.net> wrote:

Creg:

I have mailed you a gift donation of $400 for Assn Reunion related expenses or as needed.

Unfortunately, I am unable to attend this year.

Best wishes to all!

 

S/F

Paul Barrett

Thanks Paul,

The association will definitely be able to use it, I appreciate it Paul.
Thanks for your support.

Semper Fi,
Floyd Ruggles
Membership Director & Webmaster

Follow-up email: Auqust 13th, 2024

Charlie,
Can you please respond to Herman's email?
Thanks for your time in this sensitive question.

All our brother from Bravo company is waiting for the answer.

Semper Fi, Floyd Ruggles,Membership Director & Webmaster

More information and emails for this up-and-coming

2024 reunion.

Last update

11/24/2024

San Antonio, Texas 2010

Photos

2024 Reunion photo gallery is available 10 pages/parts.