2nd Battalion 9th Marine Network
"Hell in a Helmet"

Reunion 2008
“Together Then – Together Again”
Friday, November 9th through Tuesday, November 11th

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 pizza and a USMC birthday party there on Monday night. There are no registration fees or charges to reunion attendees. There is no charge for the refreshments or pizza 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.

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. You might want to check with the hotel periodically to make sure you're still in the system.

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 $119 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 $149 per night plus tax. HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY OCTOBER 8, 2008 TO QUALIFY FOR THE GROUP RATE.

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.

SOME GENERAL INFORMATION
The Virginian Suites is a first-rate facility.

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