"The Stage
is Set..."
"Our next reunion is fast approaching,"
Association President Red Ryder noted, "and the closer
it gets the more excited I become. This reunion in Dayton, Ohio
is the one that our founder "Bud" Biteman had so much
looked forward to having. I‚m sad that he cannot be with
us, but thrilled that we can fulfill his dream. All our reunions
are important and meaningful, but this one is especially important
in that it fulfills Bud‚s dream and because we will dedicate
the plaque honoring the 18th Fighter Wing. I look forward to
us having an exceptional turnout," he said.
The stage is set for the Sixth 18th Fighter Wing Reunion, reports
Reunion Chairman John Caldwell.
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In This Issue ...
'04 Reunion Schedule of Events
pg.1-2
Reunion Highlights/Contacts pg.3
Hope Hotel info?Directions pg.4
Special Dues Offer pg.5
Letter to Congress pg.5
Truckbuster Lingo pg.6-7
How We Saw Korea pg.8-9
2 Squadron in Korea pg.10
2004 Reunion Registration
Form pg.11 |
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Wednesday, April
28
Afternoon
Early Registration for early bird arrivals will
be scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
The Reunion Committee extends a Special Invitation to women golfers.
Inquire during Check-in.
Hospitality Room will be open Wednesday evening.
Thursday, April
29
1000-1900
Registration/Hospitality Room
Volunteer Hosts/Registrars
Bar tenders.
Free shuttle from airport.
1300
Golf Tournament
The Golf Tournament, reports Dick Niemela, features a "sshotgun
start" at 1300--plenty of time to reutnr and rest up for the
evening‚s activities.
The golf course is close by and transportation to and from will
be
available.
1900
Welcome Reception Dinner
2000-2200
Video projection presentation:
Truckbusters From Dogpatch: Korean War Highlights
by Tracy Connors.
Overview of 18th Wing operations from 1950-1953, illustrated
by numerous unpublished photographs. Follow the 18th Wing
from pre-war service in the Philippines as it becomes one
of the first U.N. units to arrive in Korea, through the following
37 months of combat operations in both North and South Korea.
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The presentation will conclude with a 30-minute video
program, including color "life at K-46" footage and b&w
gun camera film clips: Truckbusters At Work & Play.
Attendees will be encouraged to recount personal experiences as
appropriate.
2200+ Hospitality Rooms
Friday, April 30
0900
Memorial Dedication
Depart for Museum and Dedication of 18th Fighter Wing Memorial.
1000
Dedication of 18th Wing memorial plaque at AF Museum. Plans are
for very short ceremony followed by IMAX theater presentation and
self-guided Museum tour. A shuttle service back to the hotel will
be provided.
1100
IMAX Theatre
1230
Museum Tour – on your own.
1400
Hospitality Room opens. Volunteer hosts.
Free time from 1230 for rest of day. Mall trip being considered.
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