The DoD Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) and the United States Air Force Reserves have asked the Patriot Guard Riders to honor the Airmen and Airwomen who are faithfully serving their country and are getting ready to deploy on yet another overseas Tour. The YRRP is a national Veteran Reintegration Program to provide National Guard and Reserve Component members and their families a managed PTSD program.
NOTICE:
All who participate in this mission must be by Department Of Defense requirement fully vaccinated and have proof with them and also fill out a DOD Form. The Ride Captain will have copies of that form for you at the staging area. This is a new requirement and applies ONLY to Yellow Ribbon Events as far as we've been informed. If you would like an advanced copy of the form, just contact the Ride Captain. Anyone not complying will not be allowed into the hotel.
The Reserves are serving longer and more frequent tours then our Active-Duty Forces and have since the beginning of the War On Terror started. Each tour averages a year. The YRRP is paramount to the morale and welfare of our reservists and their families. The program provides members and families with essential resources (healthcare, education, training opportunities, financial and legal benefits, and friends of the military) prior to deployment, during deployment, and successful re-integration techniques post-deployment. The immense effects of PTSD on these Heroes are reflected in the high rates of divorce (highest in DOD) and funding. The Department of Defense recognizes their extraordinary sacrifices and provides them Joint Chief of staff (JCS) Unlimited funding.
The Air Force Reserve Command believes the Patriot Guard Riders are an essential resource. In the last 12 years, the PGR attended this same event in San Diego, Sacramento, Costa Mesa, and Garden Grove and on the East Coast. The Riders met with Active Duty, Veterans, Forward Area Controllers, Combat Controllers, Pararescue men, SERE Instructors, and of course the Pilots and Aircrewmen and women and support personnel. At those meetings, we have “saluted” thousands of Returning and Redeploying Reserve Heroes and thousands family members.
Please bring your bike flags as we will be parking in front of the event. We have been asked to present a flag line at the events closing ceremonies. In this unique venue, we be making a very special presentation prior to the usual speech. Be sure to bring your smiles, handshakes, 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.
We will be staging at a separate location then riding to the location where free parking is provided, cages are welcomed but may have to find their own parking. If you can make the time, please come and honor our reservists and their families.
NOTE: Do not travel directly to the Event Location, if you do, there will be a parking fee.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these USAFR Heroes. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table below.
NOTE: MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT THIS EVENT PER THE COMMAND, PLEASE BRING MASKS
Time Table for Sunday, 24 April 2022:0930 - Stage at Denny's, 2080 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
https://goo.gl/maps/bnbxvFQUXGag4M2B91000 – Mission Briefing & Paperwork signing
1030 – KSU to the Event Location (Appx 5 minutes)
1045 – Participate with Flag Lines in the Yellow Ribbon Closing Ceremonies
RC: Chuck "Machine" JohnsonUSAF SERE Master Instructor, Msgt Ret
US Army Sgt SEA 67-70
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
American Legion Riders Post 416
760 271 2544
chuckj661@hotmail.com
“Heroes rarely get happy endings. They give them to other people.”
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 appropriately if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
