Off Year Reunion

Silck I had great luck setting up a tour of MCAS New River with the Community Relations office. Was just Keith Low,Bill Gantz and myself but they treated us like royalty. Got tours of several simulators (maintenance,weapons as well as flight simulators) and they all were still working when we got done. Also we had lunch at the Marina (our choice) MRE's. A couple nice looking WM's met us at the gate and drove us around. We commented that had there been more good looking WM's back in the day we might have stayed in longer????????

Steve Long

Is this reunion for all eras or just Viet Nam,my son was in 167 during the 80's and 90's he had asked me to watch for a reunion for all years. SF

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Walt, I don't believe any Squadron would mind having members from all years show up, wether it was named Vietnam, Beirut, or whatever year. The problem coming up now is the economy, and everyone out of work not being able to afford them. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

Walt;30276 wrote: Is this reunion for all eras or just Viet Nam,my son was in 167 during the 80's and 90's he had asked me to watch for a reunion for all years. SF

Walt,
it's a 167 reunion. anybody who served with 167 or HMLA 167 is more than welcome.

Would any former 167 members that plan to attend please contact me:
ALLYN HINTON: MarinePatches@aol.com or call me at 636-441-5623
or write me at: 26 Country Creek Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376-3047.

We need to get a rough idea of how many HML-167 and HMLA-167 Marines will be there so that the squadron will know how many to prepare for.

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Walt I tried to tell you just anyone from the squadron would be welcome at the reunion. Thats what I thought I had said. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

Walt I tried to tell you just anyone from the squadron would be welcome at the reunion. Thats what I thought I had said. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

Ace,
Walts been around here longer than you or me, I just think he needed to hear it from Squadron personnel. Slick qualifies! We don't...

Squadron Personel

Yea, guess your right bout hearing it from Slick, Joe. Being around here longer is debatable though. Semper Fi, and READY-APP.

Hml167

Slick if you know anyone from 167, who serve in Nam 69-70 maybe they could give me a little help. I have a friend Eddie Earls ( West VA.) who was there in the Hyd shop I believe. I did try to find him a while back and did find a picture (he with some others). Just would like to try locating him 1 MORE TIME.
Any help would be Welcome! JJ

Passed it to Allyn. If anyone knows he'd be the one I'd ask

Slick;30364 wrote: Passed it to Allyn. If anyone knows he'd be the one I'd ask

Thanks Slick will do !

Hobart Eddie Earls

Larry last I knew he was in Huntington West VA . Had a Disability and was doing some work at the VA . Some time AGO ! he and the wife Divorce back many moon ago. I'll be looking to make sure the spelling is right> thanks for the send.

Re: Hml-167 off year reunion

Scott Chellis who lives in NC is taking the point on this. We are looking at the Quality Inn on Marine Blvd. Jacksonville as reunion HQ it is about half way between main gates of LeJeune and New River on Rt. 17.

Scott will have address and phone for hotel in a few days. The current squadron would like to have any old photos, and records so they can up date squadron history. Bring them with you so they can make copies.

If you plan to attend send me an e-mail, so far it looks like we are going to have a good turn out. The air show that weekend May 14-15 to mark the 100 years of Naval Aviation is going to be the best one they have had. We will be the guest of the squadron for the rehearsal on May 13th.

Re: Hml-167 off year reunion

Thank you for volunteering me, AL... :).. I should have specifics on the lodging by the end of the week. If you plan on attending, please send an email to Al and copy me at schellis@nc.rr.com. I will be making a recon run to New River to check out the lodging next week. Hope to see a huge turn-out.

Semper Fi

Scott "Banford" Chellis

Re: Hml-167 off year reunion

Reunion HQ will be Sleep Inn & Suites, 129 Circuit Ln. Jacksonville, NC. When calling for room use code word HML-167 for special rate: Phone number is: 910-478-0099.

Re: Hml-167 off year reunion

HML167 Reunion May 11th - 14th

HML-167 Reunion at MCAS, New River May 11th - 14th, 2011

HML/A-167 Commanding Officer has asked all former 167 Marines to the Air Show that weekend, and the placing of a Huey and a Cobra on a stick.

Contacts are:
Scott Chellis: schellis@nc.rr.com 919-852-4090
Allyn Hinton: MarinePatches@aol.com 636-441-5623
Slick Katz: skatz@popasmoke.com 703- 825 2542
Squadron Reunion HQ will be the:
Sleep Inn & Suites
129 Circuit Ln.
Jacksonville, NC 28546
910-478-0098
fax: 910-478-0074

The current squadron wants as many of us old 167 Marines as possible to be there.

The negotiated rate for the standard room is $89 per room. The suites are $109 per night. Make your reservations soon as there are a limited number of rooms available. Use HML-167 as the code when reserving a room.

The tentative schedule is:

11 May- no host social at the club
12 May- Static display- Also they are going to do a dedication putting a Huey & Cobra on a stick.
13 May- Air show rehearsal- limited attendees, but we'll be invited.
14 May- Airshow

Semper Fi,
Scott

Re: Hml-167 off year reunion

Following received from Maj "Bootz" Batzel. Take note of his comments about Warrior Night. If interested register early.

Gentlemen,

Beginning on Wednesday 11 May 2011, we are co-hosting an East Coast Skid Reunion at MCAS New River as a prelude to the 2011 New River Airshow that weekend. The reunion is comprised of a series of events focused on the Marines who served in East Coast Skid Squadrons since 1968. On behalf of HMLA-167 and the McCutcheon Squadron, it is my pleasure to invite you to join us for this epic event. There will be four distinct events for which tickets will be available on line.

Wednesday 11 May 2011 - 1700-2200 - Reunion - Officer's Club
Thursday 12 May 2011 - 1000-1130 - "America's Marine Aviators" movie and APW-53 Z/Y Brief - Base Theater
1400-1500 - Cobra and Huey Dedication - New River Memorial
1600-2200 - Warrior Night - Officer's Club

Tickets for the reunion will be $25.00 which will cover the cost of food, beer, and entertainment.
Tickets for the movie/brief are free but limited to 286 participants.
Tickets for the dedication are free.
Tickets for the Warrior Night are $75.00 which includes a 20 oz. Prime Rib, adult beverages, and a handful of premium cigars; among other goodies - based on the success of this event over the last three years - these tickets will go fast!
Any proceeds (minimal at best) after the bills are paid will go to the McCutcheon Squadron's efforts to erect the Marine Aviation Memorial Tower. More information can be found at www.honorourmarines.org or by calling me at 910-381-7975. There is a link to a secure website to purchase your tickets with a major credit card as well.

HML 167 Hotel is:
Sleep Inn and Suites in Jacksonville. It is ~ 7 miles from New River. It is a 3 diamond hotel with excellent reviews. The rate is 89.00 per night per room (single or double occupancy). Suite rate is 109.00.
Phone number for reservations is 910.478.0099. Code is "HML167 Reunion" to get the special rate.

Re: Hml-167 off year reunion

Looking for the following past HML167 CO's:

Maj George H Dunn
Lt Col T.F. Miller
Lt Col J.W. Conard
Robert Kendrick
Horrace Lowry
J.A. Gress
Bill D. Waddell
Kevin M. Kiernan

Major Batzel is trying to contact them regarding the reunion in May. Please email me at schellis@nc.rr.com with any contact info. Thanks.

Banford