We have been invited by the Command and the FRO of this USMC Unit to welcome home their brave Marines and Sailors 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 Marine Unit. Please see the time table below if you would like to participate. We will be accompanying the arriving buses to their location on base where they will meet their families.
Time table for Friday, 16 DEC 16:0800 - Stage at Denny's Restaurant, 487 Harbor Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054
https://goo.gl/maps/ojtpVWYCccM2 0845 - Mission Briefing
0900 - Est KSU to arrival location
R/C Mike Dr Fixit
So Cal PGR Ride Captaindrfixit@vcweb.org
760-715-5554
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.
Please post your notes of thanks and support at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?426383
