!!! TIME CHANGE !!! PLANE ARRIVING 45 MINUTES LATER SEE TIME TABLE BELOW!!We have been invited by the Command and the Deployment Readiness Coordinators of two USMC Units to welcome home their brave Marines and Sailors who are returning from deployment, we are honored to be there!
These units are coming in on the same plane and will be coming home to different locations at their destination, we will split up and accompany each unit to their families. We will need as many members as possible to accommodate this, please come out if you can.
These Units have 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 these Marine Units. We will accompany these Marines & Sailors to their reunion with their families and provide a Flag Line upon their arrival. Please see the time table below if you would like to participate.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE IN THE RIVERSIDE AREA AND WISH TO HONOR THESE TROOPS WITH A FLAG LINE AS THEY COME OUT THE GATE AT MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE PLEASE STAGE AT ANGELO'S BURGERS, 22380 CACTUS AVE., MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553 https://goo.gl/maps/Jipsedst4kW3PGUVA NO LATER THAN 0915 - PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE CALL THE RIDE CAPTAIN AND HE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN TO FORM YOUR FLAG LINE.Time table for Monday, 16 SEP 19:1030 - Stage at McDonald's, 487 College Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92057
https://goo.gl/maps/PxxeXzu1YCrY7wU561045 - Mission briefing
1100 - KSU to arrival location
R/C Mike "Dr Fixit"
So Cal PGR Ride Captaindrfixit@vcweb.org
760-715-5554 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 must have registration, and proof of insurance. Also necessary are, 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. Please 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).
