“Marines are built through the ethos of struggle and sacrifice."
-- Gen. James Jones
S P E C I A L E D I T I O N
2022 ANNUAL REUNION INFORMATION
1st Marine Division Association
75th Annual Reunion
August 16-21, 2022
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Arlington, Virginia
The Marine Corps Color Guard dips the battle color of the Marine Corps as the national anthem plays during a ceremony at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.
(U.S. Marine Corps/Jeremy Ware)
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Members,
The activities for our week in the Capital are forming up. Here are our plans so far, but subject to change.

The itinerary runs from check-in on Tuesday August 16 through departure on Sunday, August 21. Our group hotel rates run from August 13 through 22, for anyone who wants a longer stay. Hotel contact information is listed below.

Our schedule so far:
Tuesday, August 16: Check-in begins. Henderson Hall.
Wednesday, August 17: National Mall monuments and museums
Thursday, August 18: USMC Museum trip
Friday, August 19: Morning Memorial Service. Dinner at 8th & I, and the Evening Parade
Saturday, August 20: General Membership and Committee meetings, Ladies Lunch, Reunion Banquet.
Sunday, August 21: Check-out and departure, but hotel group rate is available through Tuesday, August 23.

We have a shuttle bus on Wednesday, to take you to the National Mall. Fare will be $10 per day.

We are contacting the Marine Corps Liaison Office to Congress about tickets to tour the White House and the Capitol building.

The banquet menu begins with Mixed Greens Salad, your choice of Airline Chicken Breast, or Grilled Shoulder Filet. Both entrées served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus.

Vegetarian entrée: Roasted Tomato Risotto with Char-Grilled Vegetables, Onion, Asiago Cheese.

Desert: Choice of N.Y. Cheesecake, Fresh Fruit Compote, Chocolate Ganache Torte Cake, Salted Caramel Drizzle, or Key Lime Pie.

The Registration Form can be downloaded for printing in the next section. Please call HQ if you need a form mailed to you.

Registration fee is set at $55, and includes primary registrant, and one guest, spouse, or significant other.

The deadline for Registration is July 15, but we will accommodate late registrations as much as we are able.

Please help support the Association by joining in on our 50/50 Raffle. Winner to be drawn at the Reunion Banquet, Saturday, 20 August 2022. You can download your tickets below.

Looking forward to seeing many of you old and new friends in D.C. I expect we will have a great comeback Reunion.

Semper Fi

Gerard "Jerry" Corrento
President, 1st Marine Division Association
jcorrento@verizon.net
215-840-2257
FROM HEADQUARTERS
2022 Annual Reunion Hotel Information
As of 8 June 2022
 
Sheraton Pentagon City
900 South Orme Street, Arlington Virginia 22204
Telephone +1(703) 521-1900
Fax: +1 (703) 271-6626
 
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasgs-sheraton-pentagon-city-hotel/overview/
 
Our Group Code: FM1 (FM One)
 
Reunion Activities from 16 - 20 August  -- Group Room Rate is available 13 - 22 August
 
Room rate: $125 one king bed, plus 14.25% tax. Total: $142.81
Free shuttle for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Hotel does not provide transport for Washington Dulles Airport (25 miles)
Complimentary breakfast for up to two persons per room
Hotel reservations must be made by Friday, July 29, 2022
Parking: reduced overnight parking rate $15 for attendees
 
FMDA Registration will be $55 for primary registrant, and one guest, spouse, or significant other.
 
Our contact at the hotel for any reservation issues:
Jada Chavez, phone 703-521-1900, email jada.chavez@sheratonpentagoncity.com
 
Please contact June Cormier, (760)763-3268, or june.oldbreed@fmda.us for information and registration.


Please call if you need a Registration Form or Raffle Tickets mailed to you.
OTHER EVENTS
2022 Reunion
September 7 – 11, 2022
Hilton Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia
67th Annual Reunion
September 12 - 18, 2022
San Diego, California
72nd Anniversary
Inchon Landing
15 September 1950
Commemoration
Marine House USA Chairman Chester Yong Park invites Korean War veterans to a luncheon to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the Inchon Landing.

Wednesday, September 28 1100-1500
Pacific Views Event Center
Camp Pendleton, California

RSVP
Telephone: 213-736-5291
Headquarters Office (760) 763-3268
President Jerry Corrento's email: Jcorrento@verizon.net
Please visit our website: www.1stMarineDivisionAssociation.org
Website currently down. We are working on it.

First Marine Division Association
P.O. Box 9000, Box # 902
Oceanside CA 92051

(760) 763-3268

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Semper Fidelis