Make your plans now for the 2009 Americal Divison Veterans Association Annual Reunion to be held in Shreveport, LA and hosted by the South Midwest Chapter.

The twin cities of Shreveport – Bossier City are located on Interstate Highway 20 and the Red River in northwest Louisiana. They offer a blend of Texas spirit and Cajun attitude. Many premier casinos are located in Bossier City and are easily accessible from the host hotel, Diamond Jacks Casino and Resort. Some of that great Cajun cuisine is sure to be included in some of the dining events.

1...Click here for detailed information on the 2009 ADVA reunion. Added December 1, 2008

2...Click here for detailed information on the 2009 ADVA reunion and a registration form in .pdf format. Added January 15, 2009.

3...Click here for a registgration form for the 2009 ADVA reunion. This is a HTML form that can be printed, filled out, and mailed in.

4... Click here to go to the reunion update page. Last update May 28, 2009. Update includes news of the special Thursday reception, details of the Friday tour to Barksdale AFB, schedule of the Saturday ladies tour, the Saturday banquet menu, how to get transportation to/from Shreveport airport, extended hotel registration schedule, and many other important reunion facts.

5...Click here to send an e-mail to Ronald R. Ellis; Chairman, 2009 ADVA Reunion, Shreveport-Bossier City

If you know of a unit reunion or chapter reunion please send a notice to Gary Noller.

2009 Chapter Reunions

Far West Chapter 2009 Reunion - October 18-21, 2009 - Reno, NV

Click here for 2009 Far West Chapter Reunion Registration Form. This is a Word document (.doc file). Click here for a Reno reunion information sheet. This is a Word document (.doc file).

Watch this space for more 2009 chapter reunion announcements.

2009 Unit Reunions

23rd Recon Company (Panama) will have a reunion and 19 day cruise beginning on April 26, 2009. The cruise departs San Pedro, CA (Los Angeles) and includes passage through the Panama Canal with a planned overnight port call in Panama. For more information CLICK HERE to open a .pdf file with full details.

Btry. C, 1/14th Artillery will hold a reunion on May 13-15, 2009. For more information see their website at www.charliebattery1-14thartillery.org

1/52nd Infantry will hold a reunion in Eminence, MO on June 25-28, 2009. Click here to open a .pdf document that has full details of the 52nd Infantry reunion.

The 196th Light Infantry Brigade Association will hold a reunion on July 23-26, 2009 in Buffalo, NY. For more information see their website at www.196th.org

Kham Duc/Ngok Tavak Veterans will have a reunion in San Antonio, TX on September 9-14, 2009. Click here to send an e-mailto Bill and Ann Schneider, reunion organizers. They may be contacted by phone at 636-942-4042 (home).

178th ASHC (Boxcars) and 400th TC. September 10-13, 2009; Bonita Beach Hotel, Ocean City, MD. More information from Dean C. Nelson, Secretary, 3032 County Rd. H-2, Mounds View, MN, 55112, boxcar088_67@msn.com, 763-780-8869.

The 132nd ASHC (Hercules) and 16th Trans Det veterans are invited to attend the Boxcar Reunion, 10-13 Sept 2009 in Ocean City, MD. Contact Bill McRae for all the info at 770/565-7132 or wmcrae@mindspring.com.

Co. D, 4/3rd Infantry will hold a reunion in Des Moines, IA on September 18-20, 2009. Contact Dan Behrens for more information or see the document at Open .doc Document for reunion details.

Co. B, 4/3rd Infantry will have their first company reunion on October 16-18, 2009 at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Bridgeton, MO (St. Louis Airport area). For more information contact Kitty Millard by e-mail or phone 281-333-3620. Or you may contact Jim Depew by email or phone 513-755-3955.

26th Engineer Bn. (Combat) will have a reunion at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, October 15-18, 2009. For more information contact Linda Gordon by e-mail or phone 563-242-4061.

2008 Unit Reunions (for your reference only)

1-82nd FA www.lzhurricane.com, is holding the first Battalion Alumni Day, Dec. 4, 2008 at Fort Hood, TX. Sponsored by the present Battalion this event is open to all veterans of the Battalion. Static displays of the Battalions Paladins and other equipment, a live fire exercise and a veterans forum discussion with present Battalion soldiers are planned and the day will be capped off by a Battalion Ball. Contact Ron Griffin at rgriffin@new.rr.com.

23rd Recon Co. (Panama 1954-57) and predecessor 45th Recon Bn. reunion beginning on April 16, 2009 for a 19 day cruise from Los Angeles with a two day stop at the Panama Canal and other stops at ports on the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico sides of the Panama Canal. Contact Jack Rudder, 310-519-1522, jack.rudder@cox.net.

3/1st Infantry www.3rdbn1stinf.org/, next reunion will be at the Marietta Conference Center, Marietta, GA, Oct 17 & 18 2008. Make your hotel reservations early. Be sure to identify yourself as a 3/1 Infantry reunion attendee when you make your reservations . The reunion Rate is $91 + tax (Normally $139-$159 per nite). The phone number of the hotel is 1-888-685-2500. Just tell them you are from the Third of the First Vietnam Reunion Group and ask for the group rate. More information from pcclarkson@verizon.net.

H Troop, 17th Armored Cavalry, 198th LIB veterans, families, family members of KIAs, are all encouraged to attend the reunion October 10-13, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio at the Marriott Cleveland East. For more info contact Carmen Matteo at 440-838-0463 or Paul Lefkowitz at 516-466-6313, Plefky@optonline.net.

The 6th Support Medical Battalion and Co. C, 23rd Medical Battalion, 11th Lt. Inf. Bde., will hold a 40th Anniversary reunion on October 3-5, 2008. The location will be at the Potawatomi Inn, Resort & Confrence Center, Angola, IN. For more for information e-mail beh8445a@mebtel.net. Submitted by Bill Hawkes.

Co. D, 4/3rd Inf., 11th LIB will hold its annual reunion on October 3-5, 2008 at the Heartland Inn in Des Moines, IA. A special room rate of $50 per night plus tax is available for reunion guests. For more information contact Dan Behrens, 641-660-3599, coalcreek@iowatelcom.net. Submitted by Dan Behrens.

164th Infantry Association of the United States , September 12-14, 2008; Valley City, North Dakota. POC--Patricia Drong Sec/Treas; pjdrong@ictc.com PO Box 192, Sanborn ND 58480.

3/18th and 553rd Artillery reunion in Springfield, IL on September 17-20, 2008. For more information visit the unit website at www.18th-artillery.com or contact Charles E. Martin, martincharlese@aol.com.

178th ASHC (Boxcars) and 400th TC. September 15-18, 2008; Pensacola Beach, FL; Hampton Inn. More information from Dean C. Nelson, Secretary, 3032 County Rd. H-2, Mounds View, MN, 55112, boxcar088_67@msn.com, 763-780-8869.

The 132nd ASHC (Hercules) and 16th Trans Det veterans are invited to attend the Boxcar Reunion, 15-18 Sept in Pensacola Beach, FL. Contact Bill McRae for all the info at 770/565-7132 or wmcrae@mindspring.com.

26th Combat Engineer Battalion. West Point, NY, October 16-18. 2008. More information from Linda Gordon, iwfrog@mcleodusa.net or John Ducas, jducas1064@aol.com.

Co. A, 1/46th Inf. October 6-15, 2008; San Antonio, TX; Hilton Airport Hotel, $99/night. More information from Bill and Ann Schneider, 4300 Schenk Rd., Barnhart, MO, 63012, 636-942-4042, wschnei591@aol.com.

Co. B, 4/21st Inf., 11th LIB. April 3-6, 2008; St. Louis, MO.; Crown Plaza St. Louis Airport Hotel, $82/night. More information at www.bigbadbravo.com or Robin Landry, 925-C Hammond Manor Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

F Troop, 8th Cavalry (Blue Ghosts) . April 4-6, 2008. Louisville, KY. More information at www.blueghosts.com or e-mail to admin@blueghosts.com.

Battery C, 1/14th Artillery Charlie Battery is having it 8th reunion in El Paso, Texas on May 7th - May 10th. The Hotel is the Camino Real Hotel in downtown El Paso. Group reservations # (800) 769-4300, refer to Group name "Charlie Battery". The rates are $92.00 per night, the rates are good two days before and two days after. Contact person is AC Sanders III 332 Lombardy Dr. El Paso, Texas 79922, home phone (915) 584-4673, office (915) 204-8240, e-mail is acsandersiii@sbcglobal.net.

Co. C, 1/20th Inf., 11th LIB. June 20-21, 2008; Cincinnati, OH.; Hilton Cincinnati Airport Hotel. More information at www.charlie1-20.org/events.htm.

If you know of a unit reunion please send a notice to Gary Noller.

Make plans to attend a future reunion. You will have a great time.