We have been invited by the Command of this US Army Unit to welcome home their brave Soldiers who are returning from deployment, we are honored to be there!
This Unit has been away from home and family for many months. They are returning to the States and deserve a Hero's welcome!
Please bring your smiles, handshakes, hugs, banners and flags and be prepared to thank them for their service and all that they do to keep us free and allow us to sleep safely in our beds at night.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Army Unit. We will accompany these Soldiers from the airport to the location of their reunion with family. Please see the time table below if you would like to participate.
Time table for Friday, 06 SEP 19:0615 - Stage at Donut Island, 3401 Cherry Ave #A, Long Beach, CA 90807
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oh3xihfTqVc6V9eH90635 - Mission briefing
0650 - KSU to airport staging area
0655 - Arrive at airport
0730 - Soldiers deplane
0800 - KSU to Los Alamitos JFTB
0830 - Arrive at Los Alamitos and form Flag Line
R/C Tom Barry
So Cal PGR Ride Captainadmin@armobility.com
714-206-1227 cell
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes before leaving.
Each motorcycle rider should have registration, proof of insurance. You should also wear hard sole shoes, long pants, full-fingered gloves, a long sleeve outer garment, eye protection, and a DOT helmet. A brightly colored reflective vest is no longer needed but recommended. Have your I.D. ready when you arrive at the gate.
Due to OPSEC (Operational Security) limitations which involve troop movements and on-base activities, exact details of this mission will be explained at the Mission Briefing only.
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
