
Vietnam Veterans Reunion
San Antonio, Texas
Menger Hotel
October 6th – 10th, 2021




Welcome 1/1 Marines!

Company and Women’s Luncheons
Battalion Banquet, Company and Women’s luncheon. Gather separately for lunch and talk about the good ole days in a local restaurant or hotels area restaurant.
Battalion Auction
The auction is a tradition and is used to help raise funds for the 1/1 Organization.
Battalion Meeting
Includes the 2021 reunion chairman updates, financial report, election of officers, approval of future reunions, and battalion business.

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.
Itinerary
Hospitality room will be open
Wednesday – Saturday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
Wednesday
OCT. 23
Continental Breakfast
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Arrival and Check-in
Optional Activities:
(Throughout Reunion)
Old Town: Free Shuttle
Restaurants
Entertainment Venues
Shopping Center
Thursday
OCT. 24
Continental Breakfast
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Women/Guests Luncheon
11:30 am @ Old Town
Company Luncheon
11:30 am @ Old Town
Evening
Free time
Friday
OCT. 25
Continental Breakfast
*7:00 am – 7:45 am
MCRD
Graduation Ceremony
Parade Ceremony
Lunch at MCRD
Free Time
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
City Tour
Mountain Soledad
National Veterans Memorial
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Evening
Free Time
Saturday
OCT. 26
Continental Breakfast
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Battalion Meeting
At Hotel
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Battalion Auction
TBD
Battalion Banquet
Reception 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm (start time)
Program 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday
OCT. 27
Continental Breakfast
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Departure
Note:
Charter buses are handicap accessible and have toilets, and refreshments provided by Reunion Committee
*On Friday Continental Breakfast is scheduled in Hospitality room from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. due to early start for City tour and MCRD
Hotel Reservations
Hotel Rate: $119 Per Night + 12.5% California Tax
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Mission Valley
2270 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, California 92108
(619-297-1101)
A dedicated website is available to book your hotel room!
Please ask for the “1st Battalion 1st Marines Vietnam” rate
Or use Group Code “MVV” when calling 1-888-233-9527
SOME OF OUR
2019 REUNION HIGHLIGHTS

MCRD and City Tour
Graduation/parade ceremony, lunch, and a city tour. This included Mountain Soledad and the National Veterans Memorial.
Battalion Banquet
Battalion meeting, auction, and banquet.

Hotel Reservations
Hotel Rate: Hold off on booking – A discounted group price will be announced!
Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210-223-4361)
1st Marine Division 80th Anniversary Ceremony
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner, Jr., the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, adds a streamer to the colors during the Division’s 80th Anniversary Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2021. Campaign streamers are symbols and reminders of the sacrifice, service and a proud heritage the men and women of 1st Marine Division have demonstrated in battles and conflicts throughout Marine Corps history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jailine L. AliceaSantiago)
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