Future Outpost Meetings and Other Events

Outpost Meetings

Outpost 2 John S. Cole Florida SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, October 23, 12:00 noon, is the date for Outpost 2 Fall Reunion. Join your veteran friends for lunch at Golden Corral, 4690 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida [half a mile West of Exit 136 on Interstate 75]. Swap some Army memories, souvenirs and stories and hear about what happened at the National Reunion in Washington, DC, in September. Meet our new Vice President, Kathy Daddato, and Moxie, the dog that she is training for the Paws for Patriots™ program. Submitted by Bob Gibson, Secretary

Outpost 5 In August, we are thinking of having an picnic at West Point and in November another meeting at the 76 House. We would also like to hold a meeting in April if anyone has an idea for a meeting place, contact Pat Williamson at army3rdiv.tanker@gmail.com  or Joe Hampton at kvetfamily@cs.com.

Outpost 7 will conduct  Wreath Laying Ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns November 11, 2010 at 4:15 PM. Interested and participating parties must report to the Tomb 30 minutes prior (3:45).

Outpost 35 will conduct its fall meeting at Andy's Steak and Seafood Grill in Fredericksburg, Texas on November 6, 2010, hosted by James Timmens and Joanne Sherard.

Outpost 54 will hold its next meeting November 13, 2010 at the Brass Door Restaurant in San Ramon CA

May - June 2011: 67th Anniversary Battlefield Tour of Italy. For information contact Clyde E. Easter at 1-276-728-7293 or write 299 Panorama Dr, Fancy Gap, VA 24328-2751

September 2011: The 92nd Annual Society of the 3rd Infantry Division will be hosted by the Society Reunion committee with John Shirley as Chairman. It will be held in New Orleans, LA with dates to be announced soon.

Fort Stewart Museum Bldg T904, 2022 Frank Cochran Drive Fort Stewart, GA 31314 Museum Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 .m, Tuesday - Saturday Closed Sundays, Mondays and Federal Holidays Contact the Fort Stewart Museum Curator to schedule a personal or tour group visit! For information on the 3rd Infantry Division contact: Walter W. Meeks, III Curator, Fort Stewart Museum 1-912-767-7885 walter.meeks@us.army.mil

60th Anniversary of the Korean War 2010 Korean War Veterans Association Revisit Korea Coordinator 13198 Centerpointe Way, Ste 202 Woodbridge, Virginia 22193-5285 800-722-9501 - 703-590-1295 Fax: 703-590-1292 www.miltours.com www.KWVA.org Fellow Korean War Veterans and friends: Notice: We have received the 2010 KWVA Revisit Korea dates. They are:   10-16 Sept     26 Sept - 2 October        12-18 October         12-18 November We are working on air contracts right now and will be mailing the " Desired Airport Departure, Tour Preference and Payment forms" to those "already registered, with deposit in hand" within two weeks. It's imperative that you get your pre registration form into us just as soon as possible, to receive your first choice of tour dates! Note: If you are registered with a deposit on record, please do not call us, you will automatically receive the Tour Preference information for you to fill out, when published! Reminder - This year the ROK government will pay for 50% of the veterans airfare and 30% of the spouse/companion. This is in addition to ALL THE EXPENSES for lodging, food, entertainment, Medal Presentations and tours while in Korea! For eligibility and registration forms go to: www.KWVA.com  or www.miltours.com  and click on Revisit Korea Tours. You can also call 703-590-1295 in Virginia for more information. Reminder: You must have in your possession a passport that does not expire within six (6) months of the date that you will depart Korea, or China, if you take the optional post tour. Yes - If you went to Korea before, you can go again! Call us for details or write to Jamie Wiedhahn at: JWiedhahn@miltours.com . Special 2010 ROK recognition dates: June - Start of the War Sept - Pusan Perimeter Inchon Landing Liberation of Seoul Oct - Special "Air Force Appreciation Week" Nov - Chosin (Changjin) Reservoir Note: We have asked that the November dates be moved up a little so that we can attend the Marine Corps Birthday Celebration on Saturday 13 November. This particular celebration is one of the highlights of the U.S. Military Birthdays in Korea. Sincerely and respectfully, Warren Warren Wiedhahn KWVA Revisit Korea Coordinator Woodbridge, Virginia Korea - 1950 Pusan - Inchon Landing - Chosin Reservoir www.miltours.com JWiedhahn@aol.com 703-590-1295

Vietnam War Virtual Wall This is link to a virtual wall of all those lost during the Vietnam War with the names, bio's and other information on our lost comrades. First, click on the link, then click on a state, when it opens click on a city or town, then click on a name. It should show you a picture of the person or at least his/her bio and medals. Everyone should know of someone whose name is on "The Wall". http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm

Farmersville celebrates Audie Murphy Day Click Here to read all about it in the North Texas E-News

August 1, 2010 is the deadline for making hotel reservations for the 91st Reunion. Please, call 1-800-233-1234 and mention "Society of the Third Infantry Division" and dates are 15 thru 19 September 2010.

September 15-19: Society's 91st Society Reunion hosted by Outpost 7 and OP 5845 will be held in the Washington D.C. area. Make your hotel reservations early as only 100 rooms are reserved at the special price of $119.00 per night at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency Hotel, Arlington, VA.