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Army to Mark 71th Anniversary of Transportation Corps at Ft. Eustis
Just thought I would pass this mail along.. for interested people....
Military Railway Service Veterans and Friends:
On Saturday July 27th, The Army Transportation Corps (TC) Museum at Fort Eustis, VA, will host the 71st Anniversary of the TC's founding on July 31, 1942. This coming July 27th marks the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice and will serve as this year's theme to recognize and honor the service of all Korean Veterans. The event will be hosted by the Army Chief of Transportation, BG Stephen Farman. Events for the day will be open to the public and are currently in the planning stage. When finalized, they will be posted on the Museum's WEB site. The museum, located just inside the Fort Eustis Boulevard Gate (I-64, Exit 250), will open at 09:00 hours on July 27th and will remain open through the festivities.
The attached "Mortuary Trains" presentation is presented thanks to the research work and generosity of James Murrie and Naomi Peterson with support from the Museum's James Atwater. The dignity and professionalism involved in this post WWII operation in which TC played a major part is a story that needs to be chronicled to today's transporters. Than you Jim and Naomi for sharing.
In addition to the TC Anniversary celebration on July 27th, several additional marine, rail, and motor branch related activities are being planned for the upcoming months. These include:
1. 3rd Port Reunion of Army Mariners, May 17-19, Ft. Eustis, VA
The 36th annual reunion of Army Mariners is a series of events, providing venues to gather and meet with former shipmates, colleagues and commanders of Army boat units.
17 May (Friday), 1100 starts sign-up at The Pines Golf Course, Fort Eustis. Tee Time is 1200. Prizes and trophies are awarded to players for closest to the pin, farthest drive and best scoring team. $6 plus green + cart fees. Mulligans available for purchase.
-1800 is the "Keg-n-Corps" at the Eustis Club. Keg and non-alcoholic beverages provided, $6. There are Raffles and door prizes, and memorabilia available for purchase. This is "Wear your boat shirt or hat" night. Attendees are encouraged to bring artifacts from Army vessel or units to donate to the Army Transportation Museum.
18 May (Saturday) is Retiree Appreciation Day at the PX, coinciding with Armed Forces Day. Attendees are encouraged to visit 3rd Port or the Transportation Museum to renew their acquaintance with their heritage.
-1500-1700 is a casual Social Mingler at the Eustis Club, with an open bar. No fee, pay-as-you-go.
-1730 is the Banquet, with raffles and door prizes. $25 per person. A delicious buffet-style dinner, a guest speaker, and entertainment will make this night a special one to remember. Significant others, family members and friends are welcome to attend. Again, attendees are encouraged to bring artifacts for donation to the museum.
19 May (Sunday) we'll do a motorcycle ride to a lunch venue to be determined. No fee, pay-as-you-go. Depart from Newport News Campground entrance. Non-riders are welcome to meet us at the venue for lunch. If there is inclement weather, we'll go to lunch by car. Raffles and door prizes.
Email tugchick@aol.com to be added to the Contact List to receive the annual notification of 3rd Port Reunion events.
POC: CW4(R) Rebecca (Becky) Brashears
(757) 566-8110 (leave a message)
rebecca.s.brashears.civ@mail.mil
2. DC NRHS Rail-Bus Trip, June 1 - Washington - TC Museum, Ft. Euistis
The Washington DC Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (DCNRHS) will host a one-day trip departing early morning from Washington DC aboard their refurbished 1960’s Pennsylvania Railroad coach, Franklin Inn, to Williamsburg VA. From there, a motor coach will take folks to the Army Transportation Museum for a special guided tour of the Army Transportation Museum. Emphasis will be given to the railroad history of the Army Transportation Corps, and a highlight of the day will be a visit to the railroad rolling stock exhibits in the museum’s newly dedicated Rail Pavilion. At the conclusion of the tour, the motor coach will transfer the tour participants back to the Williamsburg, VA, Amtrak station to meet Franklin Inn for the evening return trip back to Washington. Passengers may also join the tour and board the train at Alexandria, Fredericksburg and Richmond Staples Mill Amtrak Stations.
The trip includes round trip rail transportation and snack/beverage service aboard Franklin Inn, motor coach transfer and the museum tour. The tour fare is $129 per person for adults, and $99 for children, ages 2-15. Full trip details and information on Franklin Inn may be found at the DCNRHS web site at www.dcnrhs.org. Reservations may be made on line with a credit or debit card at the web site or by printing and mailing in the reservation form. For questions, please send an e-mail to reservations@dcnrhs.org or call 703-273-8440 pressing option 1 for Trips and Tours to leave a message for our reservations agent.
The Washington DC Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to expanding the public appreciation of railroads and their history, has operated successful rail travel programs for over sixty years. Franklin Inn, constructed in 1949 and rebuilt in 1963 by the Pennsylvania Railroad, iscurrently owned and operated by DCNRHS.
DCNRHS Reservations Agent: reservations@dcnrhs.org, 703-273-8440, press 1 for Trips and Tours
Web site: www.dcnrhs.org
3. Guntruck Gathering, August 7- 11, Indianapolis, IN
The 11[SUP]th[/SUP] Gathering of TC Vietnam veterans will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana 6-11 August 2013. Our hotel is the Crown Plaza Indianapolis Airport hotel, 2501 South High School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241. The reservation line is 317-244-6861, and you must tell them you’re with “The Gathering Vietnam Vets” to get the group rates. We are contracted ‘run of the house’ rooms, so you will need to request a king or double/double so the front desk can accommodate you as best possible. Group rates will be honored as early as the 4[SUP]th[/SUP] of August, if you want to come early.
Room rates are $80 per night plus 17% tax. Tell them upon calling if you need a fridge for your room. Registration will be in the Atrium as well as sales of various merchandise and event and raffle tickets. We have blocked 100 rooms and the cut off date in 14 July 2013. It is close to downtown and local attractions such as the Speedway and Veterans Memorial Park. There is ample parking for gun trucks and other Vietnam era vehicles.
For additional information, please contact Barbara Bower at bbower1@cox.net or call 757-898-6648.
With the federal budget operating under a Continuing Resolution, Sequestration, and the likely hood of additional defense cuts looming, Army support of history programs are understandably a low priority. Maintaining the Transportation Corps Culture will increasingly fall on the Corps' veterans and friends. Mark your calendar and join us for one or more of these upcoming event to celebrate and help maintain our rich and proud legacy.
Mark Metz
LTC (R), TC - USAR
Foundation Rail Committee
m-m-e@comcast.net
(717) 597-2636
Just thought I would pass this mail along.. for interested people....
Military Railway Service Veterans and Friends:
On Saturday July 27th, The Army Transportation Corps (TC) Museum at Fort Eustis, VA, will host the 71st Anniversary of the TC's founding on July 31, 1942. This coming July 27th marks the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice and will serve as this year's theme to recognize and honor the service of all Korean Veterans. The event will be hosted by the Army Chief of Transportation, BG Stephen Farman. Events for the day will be open to the public and are currently in the planning stage. When finalized, they will be posted on the Museum's WEB site. The museum, located just inside the Fort Eustis Boulevard Gate (I-64, Exit 250), will open at 09:00 hours on July 27th and will remain open through the festivities.
The attached "Mortuary Trains" presentation is presented thanks to the research work and generosity of James Murrie and Naomi Peterson with support from the Museum's James Atwater. The dignity and professionalism involved in this post WWII operation in which TC played a major part is a story that needs to be chronicled to today's transporters. Than you Jim and Naomi for sharing.
In addition to the TC Anniversary celebration on July 27th, several additional marine, rail, and motor branch related activities are being planned for the upcoming months. These include:
1. 3rd Port Reunion of Army Mariners, May 17-19, Ft. Eustis, VA
The 36th annual reunion of Army Mariners is a series of events, providing venues to gather and meet with former shipmates, colleagues and commanders of Army boat units.
17 May (Friday), 1100 starts sign-up at The Pines Golf Course, Fort Eustis. Tee Time is 1200. Prizes and trophies are awarded to players for closest to the pin, farthest drive and best scoring team. $6 plus green + cart fees. Mulligans available for purchase.
-1800 is the "Keg-n-Corps" at the Eustis Club. Keg and non-alcoholic beverages provided, $6. There are Raffles and door prizes, and memorabilia available for purchase. This is "Wear your boat shirt or hat" night. Attendees are encouraged to bring artifacts from Army vessel or units to donate to the Army Transportation Museum.
18 May (Saturday) is Retiree Appreciation Day at the PX, coinciding with Armed Forces Day. Attendees are encouraged to visit 3rd Port or the Transportation Museum to renew their acquaintance with their heritage.
-1500-1700 is a casual Social Mingler at the Eustis Club, with an open bar. No fee, pay-as-you-go.
-1730 is the Banquet, with raffles and door prizes. $25 per person. A delicious buffet-style dinner, a guest speaker, and entertainment will make this night a special one to remember. Significant others, family members and friends are welcome to attend. Again, attendees are encouraged to bring artifacts for donation to the museum.
19 May (Sunday) we'll do a motorcycle ride to a lunch venue to be determined. No fee, pay-as-you-go. Depart from Newport News Campground entrance. Non-riders are welcome to meet us at the venue for lunch. If there is inclement weather, we'll go to lunch by car. Raffles and door prizes.
Email tugchick@aol.com to be added to the Contact List to receive the annual notification of 3rd Port Reunion events.
POC: CW4(R) Rebecca (Becky) Brashears
(757) 566-8110 (leave a message)
rebecca.s.brashears.civ@mail.mil
2. DC NRHS Rail-Bus Trip, June 1 - Washington - TC Museum, Ft. Euistis
The Washington DC Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (DCNRHS) will host a one-day trip departing early morning from Washington DC aboard their refurbished 1960’s Pennsylvania Railroad coach, Franklin Inn, to Williamsburg VA. From there, a motor coach will take folks to the Army Transportation Museum for a special guided tour of the Army Transportation Museum. Emphasis will be given to the railroad history of the Army Transportation Corps, and a highlight of the day will be a visit to the railroad rolling stock exhibits in the museum’s newly dedicated Rail Pavilion. At the conclusion of the tour, the motor coach will transfer the tour participants back to the Williamsburg, VA, Amtrak station to meet Franklin Inn for the evening return trip back to Washington. Passengers may also join the tour and board the train at Alexandria, Fredericksburg and Richmond Staples Mill Amtrak Stations.
The trip includes round trip rail transportation and snack/beverage service aboard Franklin Inn, motor coach transfer and the museum tour. The tour fare is $129 per person for adults, and $99 for children, ages 2-15. Full trip details and information on Franklin Inn may be found at the DCNRHS web site at www.dcnrhs.org. Reservations may be made on line with a credit or debit card at the web site or by printing and mailing in the reservation form. For questions, please send an e-mail to reservations@dcnrhs.org or call 703-273-8440 pressing option 1 for Trips and Tours to leave a message for our reservations agent.
The Washington DC Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to expanding the public appreciation of railroads and their history, has operated successful rail travel programs for over sixty years. Franklin Inn, constructed in 1949 and rebuilt in 1963 by the Pennsylvania Railroad, iscurrently owned and operated by DCNRHS.
DCNRHS Reservations Agent: reservations@dcnrhs.org, 703-273-8440, press 1 for Trips and Tours
Web site: www.dcnrhs.org
3. Guntruck Gathering, August 7- 11, Indianapolis, IN
The 11[SUP]th[/SUP] Gathering of TC Vietnam veterans will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana 6-11 August 2013. Our hotel is the Crown Plaza Indianapolis Airport hotel, 2501 South High School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241. The reservation line is 317-244-6861, and you must tell them you’re with “The Gathering Vietnam Vets” to get the group rates. We are contracted ‘run of the house’ rooms, so you will need to request a king or double/double so the front desk can accommodate you as best possible. Group rates will be honored as early as the 4[SUP]th[/SUP] of August, if you want to come early.
Room rates are $80 per night plus 17% tax. Tell them upon calling if you need a fridge for your room. Registration will be in the Atrium as well as sales of various merchandise and event and raffle tickets. We have blocked 100 rooms and the cut off date in 14 July 2013. It is close to downtown and local attractions such as the Speedway and Veterans Memorial Park. There is ample parking for gun trucks and other Vietnam era vehicles.
For additional information, please contact Barbara Bower at bbower1@cox.net or call 757-898-6648.
With the federal budget operating under a Continuing Resolution, Sequestration, and the likely hood of additional defense cuts looming, Army support of history programs are understandably a low priority. Maintaining the Transportation Corps Culture will increasingly fall on the Corps' veterans and friends. Mark your calendar and join us for one or more of these upcoming event to celebrate and help maintain our rich and proud legacy.
Mark Metz
LTC (R), TC - USAR
Foundation Rail Committee
m-m-e@comcast.net
(717) 597-2636
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