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The Ohio Squadron was formed in 2002, at Marion, Ohio, with 23 Vets. & Guests attending. It was held at Marion again in 2003, with an attendance of 45. Tom Indoe was commander for the 1st two years, and he resigned to travel. Jay Young was elected, and we voted to move the reunion to the Hope Hotel on Wright/Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio so we could utilize the Air Force Museum. In 2004 the attendance was 54, and we realized how lucky we were to have the Hotel and Museum. We voted to leave our reunion there indefinitely. In 2005 the attendance was 63, in 2006 it dropped to 46, and this year 2007 we had 79. |
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9th Annual Ohio Reunion held in April 2010 |
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The 9th annual Ohio reunion was held April 29, April 30, and May 1st at the Hope Hotel at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton. Ohio. |
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Thirty Two people arrived early on Thursday evening and went to dinner at the Amber Rose a local European restaurant. |
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The hospitality room at the hotel was open all three days of the reunion for socializing and snacks. It was well attended every day. War stories from three wars filled the air until late in the evening. New friends were made and old acquaintances were brought together. |
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Friday morning we went on a “Behind the Scenes Tour” of the restoration areas of the National Museum of the Air Force. We saw many projects in progress including the “Memphis Belle” and “Swoose”. Some took the tour and saw the Presidential aircraft that flew our presidents over the world. Everyone enjoyed the tour and seeing “Our old birds” there. This brought back many memories. The Imax theater shows exiting movies every day. The AF museum itself is an attraction that draws many thousands of visitors every year and always has something new. |
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On Friday evening sixty five veterans and guests attended the banquet with Colonel Carl Yerian USAF retired, a WW2-B-24 pilot as a speaker. Following the banquet a short business meeting was held. |
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The results of the election are: Jay Young-Commander, Hal Fulton-Vice Commander, John Gray-Secretary/Treasurer. |
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We then adjourned to the hospitality room for more fellowship. |
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Saturday we toured the museum and had a memorial service at the Sampson Memorial monument. Our national Chaplain John Gray led the service. In the evening we had dinner at Roush’s Restaurant in Fairborn, Ohio. |
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Sunday breakfast was a time for good by’s, some continued to tour the museum before returning home. |
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Next year will be our 10th Ohio reunion and we are having a special speaker that will surprise and entertain everyone. |
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Every one is welcome, See You Next Year. |
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