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2021 Reunion of Remembrance November 10-15

COVID Guidelines and Suggestions

We hope you are planning to join us at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, MS this November 10-15 for the Association’s “Reunion of Remembrance.” It promises to be an outstanding reunion with many extra features. We are excited for this special event.

We are, however, very mindful of the ongoing risks associated with the Covid pandemic and have coordinated our planning with personnel at Camp Shelby and are tracking both CDC and Mississippi Health Department guidelines. To help minimize the risks during the reunion, we suggest the following safety measures for those planning to attend.

· In conformity with CDC guidelines, we recommend everyone being vaccinated if you are eligible.

· If vaccinated, masks are optional, but suggested at group gatherings or on group vans.

· If not vaccinated, masks are optional, but highly recommended.

· The Association will have a limited supply of masks for those who forgot theirs.

· Hand sanitizer will be available at select stations, including the hotel lobby. Please use.

· Please wash hand frequently.

· Be aware of social distancing guidelines.

· Please Note: Current, masks are required in the Post Exchange at Camp Shelby.

· When visiting with 65th veterans, please ask if they prefer you to wear your mask.

· Please follow all safety requirements when at the reunion, whether offered by Camp Shelby personnel or our Reunion taskforce.

We appreciate everyone doing their part to help reduce the spread of the Covid virus, but obviously we cannot guarantee that a visitor to Camp Shelby will not contract Covid. We believe with your cooperation the risk will be minimized. For your information, there are immediate medical facilities at Camp Shelby, as well as nearby ambulance and hospital services for any medical need should such a situation arise. We continue to monitor the situation and the recommended guidelines.

Major Acquisitions Being Added to The MS Armed Forces Museum

Below is a link to a TV news piece regarding some new major acquisitions being added to the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby. There are tentative plans for those attending the Association Reunion at Camp Shelby November 10-15 to be able to visit the auxiliary facilities where restoration work is performed on these new items, which at this point will not be on display to the general public. Join us this November at Camp Shelby and see the new arrivals and see first hand the restoration work necessary on these historic pieces. Please note: Registration cut off is October 1.

https://www.wdam.com/2021/08/06/camp-shelby-museum-getting-rare-army-artifacts-alabama-depot/

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Membership Meeting Minutes, October 24, 2020

All members of the Association should read the minutes below. They are from our Zoom meeting which all Association members were invited to attend due to the pandemic cancellation of our 2020 reunion.

Questions or clarifications should be sent to our team.

All member attendees will be asked to approve these Membership Meeting Minutes at the 2021 Membership Meeting, during the Camp Shelby Reunion. (see schedule)

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2021 Reunion of Remembrance November 10-15

COVID Guidelines and Suggestions

Major Acquisitions Being Added to The MS Armed Forces Museum

MEMBERS- PLEASE REVIEW!

For Association Members

Membership Dues

Address/Contact Information Changes

Halbert Publication

Submit A Story for the Halbert

Reunions

Association Meetings and Announcements