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The
42nd Anniversary of
First Flight Gathering of Eagles Reunion
July
25-27, 2014
Hope Hotel and Conference Center
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
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Gathering of Eagles Events
Early Arrivals
Hospitality Suite informal opening for those early hotel arrivals. 1700 hours, Thursday,
24 July, Hospitality Suite (Sabre-Phantom Room), Hope Hotel.
Balmy
Open Friday Morning
A golf tournament held for interested male and female participants. Click here for the Balmy Open flyer with details of the day, fees, schedule, etc. DRESS: Golfing attire. 0700 coffee and donuts; 0730 rules
and briefing; 0800 shotgun start; 1330 buffet at the clubhouse. Friday,
25 July, Twin Base Golf Course, Area C, WPAFB Rental clubs are available. To reserve your set, please contact Jim
DeStout jdestout@att.net.
The cost is $8 per rental set.
42nd Anniversary "Blow the Horn Celebration
This is the initial reunion event on Friday the 25th. Expect lots of chatter, remembrances, and tall tales. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beer/wine/soft drinks and mixed drinks will be available. We plan to start early and stay late. A high probability of Ship, Captain and Crew and/or Liar's Dice, too! 1700 hours, Friday 25 July call to order - Hope Hotel. DRESS: Casual
Flight Line Activities
If things work out and the weather cooperates there may be a surprise arrival. DRESS: Casual. TBD, Saturday, 26 July, Patterson Field Operations, Area A,
WPAFB.
F-15 SPM Presentation: "Current Status and Future of the Eagle"
Col Edward "Koz" Koslow, Sr. Materiel Leader, F-15 SPM, Robins AFB, GA will make a presentation on the current status and future of the F-15 followed by a question and answer period on
Saturday, 26 July from 1400-1500 hours in the Hospitality Room. All are invited to attend.
Membership Meeting: "Where Do We Go From Here?"
A meeting of all interested GOE members are invited to discuss future reunion plans. The meeting will be held in the Hospitality Room at 1530 on Saturday 26 July.
Banquet
This is the main event of the reunion. DRESS: Business attire for gentlemen and cocktail./business attire for the ladies 1800 hours Cocktails; 1900-2200 hours Dinner and Program, Saturday, 26 July, Ballroom, Hope Hotel, Area A, WPAFB
Farewell Brunch
This includes a breakfast buffet on the Day of First Flight and is the final chance to meet with old and new friends before everyone heads off home. Residual items from reunion events will be auctioned. DRESS: Casual. 0900-1300 hours, Sunday, 27 July, Hospitality Suite, Hope Hotel, Area A, WPAFB
