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First Marine Division Association Inc

The First Marine Division Association fosters camaraderie among veterans, honoring the legacy of the 1st Marine Division through reunions, support, and community engagement, ensuring their sacrifices are remembered and celebrated.

Itinerary &ndash; 79th Reunion 1st Marine Division Association &ndash; August 24-30, 2026Location: DoubleTree San Diego Bayside,&nbsp;4875 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92106For Airport Shuttle Pickup: Call (619) 224-3621. Look for &ldquo;Concierge Shuttle&rdquo; signs.To book a room: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/1stmarine79threunion/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/1stmarine79threunion/</a>Parking Fee is waived. If an accessible room is needed, please book a reservation and contact Susan Finnigan (sfinnigan@1stmda.org) so the room can be coordinated.&nbsp;Monday, August 24, 2026&nbsp;&ndash; Arrival Tuesday, August 25, 2026 &ndash; Registration begins at 0900 until 1700 (Setup in Hospitality Room Area) Daily until Friday Wednesday, August 26, 2026 &ndash; Visit to US Navy Seal Museum Bus Departure from DoubleTree San Diego Bayside at 0930Arrive at 1000 - Self-guided with docents available throughoutReturn to hotel at 1200Cost Per Person: $40 Committee Meetings from 1300-1500 (Membership Committee, Historian Committee, Reunion Committee, Finance Committee) Mount Soledad Dedication for MOH Cpl Larry Smedley - &nbsp;Depart and return hotel using onsite shuttles. Details to come 1600 to 1900 (roughly). Committee Meetings from 1900-2100 (Chapter Delegates, Fundraising Committee, By-Law Committee) Thursday, August 27, 2026 - Day at Camp Pendleton Bus Departure from Doubletree San Diego Bayside at 0800Arrive Camp Pendleton 0900MCIWEST G-3/5 will meet Buses at Main Gate Visitor CenterAll Transit to 33 Area K-9 Demonstration SiteAttend K-9 DemonstrationVisit with 1st Marine Division SgtMaj./StaffHave lunch with 1stMarine Division Marines at the 33 Area Chow HallObserve Live TrainingTour Mech Museum Bus Departure from Camp Pendleton at 1600 Bus Arrival at DoubleTree San Diego Bayside at 1700 Cost Per Person: $45.00 Thursday Evening &ndash; Recon banquet and live auction - Location TBD (Pacific Views) Friday, August 28, 2026 &ndash; MCRD San Diego Boot Camp Graduation and Memorial Service Bus Departure from DoubleTree San Diego Bayside at 0830Graduation ceremony 0930 to 1130Bus Departure from MCRD San Diego at 1200Bus Arrival at DoubleTree San Diego Bayside at 1215 Cost Per Person: $30 Scholarship Selection Committee and Board of Directors from 1300 to 1400Executive Committee Meeting from 1400 to 1600 Memorial Service at 1700-1800 (At Doubletree San Diego Bayside) FMDA Board of Directors Meeting from 2000 to 2100 Saturday, August 29, 2026 &ndash; General Membership, Ladies Luncheon, and Farewell Dinner General Membership Meeting from 1000 to 1200 Ladies Luncheon Soup and Salad Buffet from 1130 to 1300Cost per person: $45.00 Reception and Farewell DinnerCocktails from 1800-1900Plated Dinner from 1900 to 2300Fixed Menu - Entree Chicken and Salmon with Seasonal Vegetables and Rice with Cheesecake Dessert (Vegetarian Option available upon request) Cost per person: $95.00 Sunday, August 30, 2026 &ndash; Departure

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