We have been cleared to start our descent into Pensacola Beach for Reunion #3 and the manifest is full!
Individuals are responsible for reserving their own hotel rooms and using their own credit cards to make the reservation. Your credit card will not be charged until you check in to the hotel, and you have until 17 April 2027 to cancel your reservation without penalty.
The Registration Fee is $100 per person and includes:
Welcome Reception, access to VSA Ready Room, Oaks Topside Restaurant luncheon, Don Dirkin Jr Band performance, National Naval Aviation Museum luncheon, Dinner banquet, Farewell coffee and donuts, and Special Mementos.
Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach
Day 1 - Arrival & Welcome
Wednesday, 21 April
All Day:
Attendee Travel & Registration
Evening:
Welcome Reception (held at the hotel)
Kick off the reunion with appetizers and drinks as we toast to our arrival in Pensacola!
Day 2 - Heritage & Honor
Thursday, 22 April
Morning:
Group Beach Walk
AWA1 School and Naval Aircrewman School Plaque Presentations & Official Briefings
"Memory Lane" Class Photos Stroll
Lunch:
Catered Luncheon at Oaks Topside
Restaurant on NAS Pensacola
Evening:
Don Dirkin Jr. Band performing at the Holiday Inn Resort pool deck.
No charge for the performance. Cash bar at the Tiki Hut.
Day 3 - The Aviation Legacy
Friday, 23 April
Morning:
Group Beach Walk
National Naval Aviation Museum Visit
S-3 Group Photo: Gathering at the Viking One display
Legacy Wall Plaque and Aircrew Wings Dedication: Honoring our history
Wreath Ceremony: A solemn tribute to those we've lost
Lunch: Catered Luncheon inside the National Naval Aviation Museum
Evening: At Leisure (Open for individual squadron mini-reunions or small group gatherings)
Day 4 - Reflection & Celebration
Saturday, 24 April
Morning: Group Beach Walk
Daytime: Explore Pensacola (Free time to visit local landmarks or the beach)
Afternoon: Ceremonial Wreath Given to the Sea (small group by invite)
Evening: Grand Dinner Banquet (held in the hotel ballroom)
Day 5 - Farewell
Sunday, 25 April
Morning:
Farewell Light Breakfast (held at the hotel SENSO Ready Room)
11:00 AM: Check-out, Departures, and FINEX!