| 2nd
Battalion 9th Marine Network
"Hell in a Helmet"
Reunion
2007
“Together
Then – Together Again”
Friday,
November 9th through Monday, November 12th
If you’ve never attended before, this event is something you don’t want to miss. It’s a casual and family friendly affair. We have a block of rooms reserved at a special rate, and a conference room that we keep open throughout the 3 days. This is a place where we hang out, renew old friendships and make new ones. Guys bring old photos, souvenirs, equipment, and other stuff from their military and Viet Nam experiences. We just sit around, swap stories and share memories. We have coffee, soft drinks, beer, and snacks available, and we’ll be having a dinner party there on Thursday night. There are no registration fees or charges to reunion attendees. There is no charge for the refreshments or dinner party. A “donation can” will be set out in the room, or you can send a donation designated for the reunion in advance.
Reunion attendees are responsible for making their own reservations with the hotel, payment of room, and guaranteeing for late arrival. Please reserve early. Last year there were so many last minute people that we didn’t have enough rooms and it was too late to add more. If you change your mind, you can cancel with no penalty as late as 2 days before your reservation date. We have reserved additional space for the Marine Corps Birthday Party this year so it will be much less crowded.
Contact person for the reunion is Stephen Clemons:
Phone: (410) 551-7920 or email: stephen@cablespeed.com
If you need info the week of the reunion call his cell phone: (301) 717-1988. |
| LOCATION:
The Virginian Suites
1500 Arlington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209
Tel: (800) 275-2866 or (
703) 522 9600
Fax: (703) 525-4462
Email: reservations@virginiansuites.com
Website: http://www.virginiansuites.com
When making reservations be sure to identify yourself with The 2/9 Network.
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RATES &
RESERVATIONS:
Parking and daily breakfast are included in these room rates. All rooms are suites that include a full kitchen.
The STUDIO SUITE is one large room with a queen bed plus a full kitchen for $110 per night plus tax.
The BEDROOM SUITE has one large room that includes a full kitchen, and a separate bedroom with two double beds for $140 per night plus tax.
Reservations can be cancelled without penalty up to 48 hours before reservation date.
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| Be
sure to get a confirmation number!
You might want to check with the hotel periodically to make
sure you're in the system. |
SOME
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Virginian Suites is
a first-rate facility.
Room
Amenities
- Suite kitchens include microwave, dishwasher, pots, pans, eating utensils, dishes, etc.
- Twin size pull out sofa bed
- Complimentary High Speed Internet Access
- Cable TV with HBO
- Complimentary daily newspaper
- Complimentary local calls
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Hotel Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Men’s & Women’s Saunas
- On site coin laundry and valet service
- Free shuttle to Metro stop and nearby grocery store
- Daily maid service
- Complimentary shoe shine weekdays
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Studio Suite

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One Bedroom Suite

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Getting
Around
"The
Metro rail stations are immaculate, cool, and attractive, with
terra-cotta floors and high, vaulted ceilings; the sleek subway
cars are air-conditioned, carpeted, furnished with upholstered
seats, and fitted with picture windows; the tracks are rubber-cushioned
so the ride is quiet; the service is frequent enough so you
usually get a seat; and the system is so simply designed that
a 10-year-old can understand it.”
Frommer’s Washington, D.C. Travel Guide
Links
to more information`
- www.washington.org
Official Tourism Site of Washington, D.C.
- www.whitehouse.gov
Everything you want to know about the Whitehouse including
tours.
- www.si.edu
The Smithsonian Institutions home page which leads to individual
sites for each of the museums.
- www.wmata.com
Timetables, maps, fares and more for the Metro buses and subways.
- www.nps.gov/nacc
This National Park Service site includes links for many memorials
& monuments, including the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial.
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ITINERARY
(subject
to change)
November
9th (Friday)
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Check-In.
Hospitality room will open around 1200 hours. For first-timers, this is a place to hang out, meet other 2/9ers, and share old photos & memories. |
| November
10th (Saturday) |
0930 - There will be a Marine Corps birthday ceremony and parade at Iwo Jima Memorial. This is in short walking distance from the hotel. We generally provide car rides for anyone who is not able to walk.
The hospitality room will be open to hang out and visit the rest of the day.
1900 hours there will be a Pizza Party in the hospitality room.
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November
11th
(Sunday) |
Veteran’s Day ceremonies at “THE WALL” (Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial).
The hospitality room will be open all day. |
November
12th
(Monday) |
Say
good-by… |
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