FAREWELL AND WELCOME
The Blackhorse Association salutes the 19th RCSM, Clinton Reiss for his outstanding leadership of the soldiers of the Regiment and we extend a warm welcome to the 20th RCSM, Stephen Travers who assumed his responsibilities on 10 April.
2012 BLACKHORSE REUNION
Our annual family reunion is taking shape. Come prepared to enjoy the many tourist spots in and near Williamsburg – the colonial town itself, Jamestown, Yorktown, Busch Gardens, and the Williamsburg Winery – we will assist you in finding all those places. Please go to opens in a new windowwww.blackhorse.com or opens in a new windowwww.blackhorse.org for info describing all our events and our registration form and register as soon as possible.
We recommend that you reserve your room at the Williamsburg Hospitality House as soon as possible – call them directly at 800-932-9192 (tell them you are with "the Blackhorse reunion") or go online at opens in a new windowwww.williamsburghosphouse.com (use lodging code 20060702553) to get the negotiated rate of $119 per night and ensure that you count in our totals.
We will have a great golf tournament at the Green Course of the famous Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. Our banquet keynote speaker will be GEN Bob Cone, Blackhorse alum and current TRADOC commander. COL Tony Aguto, the regiment’s 64th commander will be there to give his annual report, and, along with the brand new RCSM Travers, will also induct nine great Blackhorse veterans into the Blackhorse Honor Rolls. You will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony at Fort Eustis to dedicate a new TRADOC building in honor of General Donn Starry. Phil Keith, author of "Blackhorse Riders" will make a presentation and conduct a book-signing. The Blackhorse Store will be there each day selling their wonderful memorabilila and clothing. All that and lots more – with plenty of time to spend with old Blackhorse friends and to get to know new ones.
If any questions, please don’t hesitate to call Glenn Snodgrass at 703-250-3064 or 703-407-4038.
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ADDRESS CHANGE FOR THE BLACKHORSE ASSOCIATION, INC
Effective 1 January 2012 our official mailing address is:
The Blackhorse Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 223
Hemphill, Texas 75948-0223
DR. WOLFGANG HAMBERGER’S QUARTERLY SITREP FROM FULDA
Former Lord Mayor of Fulda Dr. Wolfgang Hamberger’s support and devotion to our Regiment continues as he updates us from our Regimental home in Germany.
Dr. Hamberger tells us that reconstruction work on the historic former Blackhorse hanger in Fulda has been completed and was recently used for a German-American student project. Also, the Point Alpha Academy in Geisa is now open and has taken its place as an another important preservation site of Cold War history. opens in a new windowClick here for his full reportopens PDF file .
We have invited and hope to see many of our German friends at the Williamsburg Reunion.
Steve Spriggs, President of Newport Harbor Post 291 reports a grand time was had by all at the 7th Annual Hoedown in March. The members graciously conduct this fundraising effort each year to support The Blackhorse Association Scholarship Fund. Post 291 is one of our largest single supporters of the scholarship fund.
We are grateful to Steve and Post 291 for their wonderful support of the Regiment and the Blackhorse Association.
Pictured: Steve Spriggs, Pres., Newport Harbor American Legion Post 291 presents check to 64th Colonel, Col. Tony Aguto for the Blackhorse Association Scholarship Fund. Also pictured CSM Clinton Reiss
For more info on the Blackhorse Association Scholarship Fund, including ways that you can help the children of the Regiment, opens in a new windowplease click here.
Everyone is welcome to join us for a casual picnic in the park benefiting the Northern California Chapter of the Blackhorse Association. Bring something to BBQ, something to share (salad, dessert, or munchies) and your beverage of choice.
Saturday, AUGUST 11th, 2012 1100
Slidehill Park
2850 Temple Drive
Davis, CA. 95618
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Directions:
I-80 to Davis. Take the Mace Blvd exit. Go North, around bend (Mace becomes Covell Blvd) Turn Left on Monarch Ln. Take1st right onto Temple. Park is one block ahead on left.
Or:
I-5 to Woodland, exit at Road 102 to Davis. Proceed South to Davis, approx. 8 miles. Turn left at the 1st major intersection – Covell Blvd. Go about 1 mile to Monarch Blvd, turn right, go 1 block. Turn right on Temple. Park is 1 block ahead on left.
Watch for balloons and signs
RSVP: Ron Krueger: 530-758-0351 or email opens in a new windowronkrue@nullhotmail.comcreate new email
The 1-221 ARS, Nevada Army National Guard, has announced that Motorcycle Safety Day will be held 21 April 2012, 1100-1400, at Clark County Armory, 6400 Range RD, Las Vegas, NV 89115. There will be vendors, a raffle, skill demos, safety checks and free food. This will be followed by a 100 mile ride around Lake Mead. Join the Wildhorse in promoting motorcyling and safety. Hope to see you there.
