U-2 REUNION / 25 - 28 Sep 2008 / AGENDA
Friday 26 Sep
0745 – Depart for Beale (DON’T FORGET YOUR MILITARY ID CARD FOR BASE ENTRY)
0845 – Gather at the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron Dively Theater in Bldg. 1025
0900 – Unit Mission Brief and commanders welcome
0925 – Organize groups for demo tours
0930 – Start tours: Group A to Physiological Support Squadron (PSPTS)
Group B to Mission Procedures Trainer (MPT)
Group C to Flightline for static display (bus transport)
Groups will spend 25 minutes at each tour point, and then move to next tour stop.
1000 – F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) briefing by Stormy Boudreaux, Dively Theater
* Note: F-35 JSF briefing will be given again on Saturday at the hotel.
1100 – After tours, gather at the Ramoneda Grill (dining facility above the flight line)
Purchase the lunch of your choice, indoor and outdoor seating available. Military Club card holders receive a discount. This is the best location to observe the U-2s and T-38s flying in the pattern.
1200 – After lunch, the Heritage Room in Bldg 1025 will be open for visiting or take the Beale AFB “windshield” tour – see the base sights via a tour bus
1300 – Those who signed up for wine tasting at the Indian Springs, proceed to the Tasting Room in Nevada City (Cost $5 per person)
1730 – Sheraton Grand Hotel for cocktails starting at 1730, Sheraton Hotel lobby bar (no host) or the Hospitality Room (beer only)
1830 – Italian Buffet Dinner in the Sheraton Ballroom (casual dress) (Cost $50 per person)
1830 – Registration will close
Hospitality Room at the Sheraton will be open all day (1100 to 2300) with free peanuts, beer and displays
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The Lockheed souvenir room will be open all day at the hotel on the balcony level
Saturday 27 Sep
Breakfast on your own
1000 – F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Briefing by Stormy Boudreaux, Sheraton Grand Ballroom
1100 – Your choice of activities: Information & directions available at the concierge.
Some recommendations:
Wine tasting at Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg (17 miles south of the hotel) Free tasting
- Get a group together, rent a stretch limo and go wine tasting
Not into wine? The Railroad Museum in Old Sac is a terrific place (admission $8)
- Old Sac has many great shops to visit
Aerospace Museum at McClellan Air Park (ask for directions) Admission $5
- Many aircraft from the past on display
California State Capitol Museum (3 blocks away) Admission Free
- Look for Arnold to say HI!
IMAX Theater (behind the Sheraton Grand)
- Great shows in IMAX 3D if you haven’t seen it before
or, just kick back in the Hospitality Room and visit with old friends
1630 – DLA membership meeting for election of new officers (paid-up members only)
1730 – Cocktails - Sheraton Hotel lobby bar (no host) or Hospitality Room (beer only)
1830 – Reunion Banquet – Sheraton Grand Ballroom (Cost $60 per person)
Master of Ceremonies – Bryan Anderson, Lt Col USAF (Ret)
Guest speaker – General Kevin P. Chilton – Commander, U.S. Strategic Command
Dancing with the Moonlight Swing Band
(download a copy of the Agenda in .doc or .pdf formats)
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