There will be two flights arriving, same unit, same day, this posting is for the earlier arrival, see other posting for the second arrival. We have been invited by the Command and the FRO of this US Army Unit to welcome home their Soldiers who are returning from deployment, we are honored to be there! This Unit has been away from home and family for a year in harms way. They are returning to the States and deserve a Hero's welcome! This is the same unit we accompanied to the airport and presented with a PGR Flag, which the Commander directed be flown over his deployment site. The first time a PGR flag has been flown by this unit in a Combat Zone. Then it was put on display with contact information in case anyone deployed needed our help.
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 US Army Unit. This mission will involve an accompaniment. We will greet these Soldiers with a Flag Line upon their arrival. Please see the time table below if you would like to participate.
Time table for Wednesday, 10 DEC 14 (First arrival): 0930 - Stage at Spanish Landing Park, 3680 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/IkMCJ 0945 - Mission Briefing.
1030 - KSU to arrival location to form Flag Line for arrival.
1115 - Est KSU to accompany
R/C Chuck "Machine" JohnsonPatriot Guard Ride Captain
USAF Msgt Ret
chuckj661@hotmail.com
760 271 2544
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).
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. Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. 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.
Please post your notes of Thanks & Homecoming to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?397813
