Message from the Board president and Reunion Chairman 

Samuel O. Verdeja and William “Bill” Kendle

Saddle Up Marines, it is Reunion time!  Along with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Vietnam Reunion Board of Directors, we are thrilled to announce Reunion Registration will begin the first week of April 2021.  On April 1st, We will be releasing the Reunion newsletter and launching our 2021 Reunion, scheduled for October 6th – 10th in San Antonio, Texas.   Hotel accommodations are at the Historic MENGER Hotel, located steps from the Alamo and Riverwalk.  Endless Shopping and food courts line the Riverwalk.

A registration form will be available on the website the first week in April.

2021 – R E U N I O N

October 6th – 10th

MENGER HOTEL

San Antonio, Texas

We have received many inquiries regarding the Reunion.  It appears that many veterans and their families are anxious to begin to register.  Several have expressed concerns about COVID-19. 

According to United States national Covid-19 vaccines projections by Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Chief Medical Advisor to President Biden, 85% of Americans will receive vaccinations by the end of summer.  Ideally, in preparation for the Reunion, 100% “all” 1/1 veterans should be vaccinated. Also, we will take every precaution to assure a safe Reunion during the Program activities. 

We are pleased to officially launch the 2021 Reunion scheduled, October 6th – 10th in San Antonio, Texas.  Please look for an extensive update in the next 1/1 April newsletter.

Semper Fi

• Sam, Board President
• Bill, Reunion Chairman
• 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Vietnam Reunion, Inc.