AIR TRANSPORTATION
I contacted Chuck LaHatte -1stSqd 1stPlt 12/50 - 4/51, if you were to fly into BWI (Baltimore) and here is his reply"
"Flying into and out of BWI is very convenient and easy. The car rental is off site via shuttle bus like Las Vegas. You will need to rent a car and drive down I- 95, which is right outside the airport. But, it requires driving through D.C., over the Wilson Bridge and through Alexandria, VA. which both are very congested in the morning and evening.
Don't know how the flights into and out of Richmond are but after renting a car it would be much easier to drive to Quantico. I talked to Kay's son, who flies in and out of BWI, and he feels renting a car at BWI is no hassle but he feels the drive through DC and Alexandria could be murder in the morning and evening.
Semper Fi! Chuck"
I also emailed Bob Licker -1stPlt 60 MM 11/50 - 11/51 about flying into Reagan Airport. He called me on the landline and said that he and Mickey have flown into Reagan and have had no problems renting a vehicle, which is located at that facility. Then just depart the airport for I-95 south to Quantico, which is about 30 miles. Traffic will be very heavy if you try to leave the airport from 7 - 11 AM and 2 - 6 PM.
Airport rental car counters are located on the first floor in Parking Garage A. Club members of each rental car company may proceed directly to the 3rd or 4th floor of Garage A. To go to the rental car
"Flying into and out of BWI is very convenient and easy. The car rental is off site via shuttle bus like Las Vegas. You will need to rent a car and drive down I- 95, which is right outside the airport. But, it requires driving through D.C., over the Wilson Bridge and through Alexandria, VA. which both are very congested in the morning and evening.
Don't know how the flights into and out of Richmond are but after renting a car it would be much easier to drive to Quantico. I talked to Kay's son, who flies in and out of BWI, and he feels renting a car at BWI is no hassle but he feels the drive through DC and Alexandria could be murder in the morning and evening.
Semper Fi! Chuck"
I also emailed Bob Licker -1stPlt 60 MM 11/50 - 11/51 about flying into Reagan Airport. He called me on the landline and said that he and Mickey have flown into Reagan and have had no problems renting a vehicle, which is located at that facility. Then just depart the airport for I-95 south to Quantico, which is about 30 miles. Traffic will be very heavy if you try to leave the airport from 7 - 11 AM and 2 - 6 PM.
Airport rental car counters are located on the first floor in Parking Garage A. Club members of each rental car company may proceed directly to the 3rd or 4th floor of Garage A. To go to the rental car
concessions from the terminals, board the "Parking / Rental Car" shuttle which stops at each terminal outside baggage claim, or walk 10 minutes from terminals A & B. Signage and staff are available to guide you. Then just depart the airport for I-95 south to Quantico, which is about 30 miles.
In my opinion if I was flying to the reunion I believe that I would try the International Airport in Richmond, VA, rent a vehicle, drive north to I-95, then to Quantico's back gate, which is about 75 miles. There are no cities in which you would have to drive in or through by flying into Richmond.
TO BE A MARINE!
Some people think we came from hell, other think we should all go there. Then there are the wise ones who are glad we are around.
So what does it take to be a Marine? I admit, you have to be a bit foolish, a little daring, somewhat adventurous, looking for a challenge and according to most parents-crazy. Why? Because we are special. We train differently, we act differently, we think like no others, we take chances where other never would, and we do more with less. We are overflowing with pride.
We wear our uniform with pride, we hold our heads up high with pride and our families are proud of us. Our country respects us, there are those who are not fond of us and the enemy fears us. So, unless you're been a Marine, no one really understands us or what it takes to be a Marine. We are damn proud to be called "Marine".
TO BE A MARINE!
Some people think we came from hell, other think we should all go there. Then there are the wise ones who are glad we are around.
So what does it take to be a Marine? I admit, you have to be a bit foolish, a little daring, somewhat adventurous, looking for a challenge and according to most parents-crazy. Why? Because we are special. We train differently, we act differently, we think like no others, we take chances where other never would, and we do more with less. We are overflowing with pride.
We wear our uniform with pride, we hold our heads up high with pride and our families are proud of us. Our country respects us, there are those who are not fond of us and the enemy fears us. So, unless you're been a Marine, no one really understands us or what it takes to be a Marine. We are damn proud to be called "Marine".
You can find a Marine in all walks of life. People say we're dummies, stupid, crazy, obnoxious, animals. They just don't know. I have met many Marines who are lawyers, doctors, artists, police captains, business owners and just about any profession you can imagine. And every Marine I have met is just as proud now as when they were in the Corps.
Our ways in life and combat are unconventional, unlike others, daring foolish or rude at times, impetuous, usually tough but always successful. We have been called, "America's 911". We know how to "take it" and we know how to "dish it out". We have gone through boot camp or OCS, and became sensitive, caring and loving. Sensitive to what people say about us, caring for our fellow Marines and loving our Corps and country.
The men and women of the Marine Corps are highly motivated and held in high esteem by those who love us, hate us, and fear us. We have an ego the size of Texas and a history to back it up. No one can ever take that away from us because we have earned it. When you join the Marine Corps, it is because you want to be a Marine. I know!
Over the past century, we have been looked down upon, insulted, spat on, rejected, degraded, used, abused, exploited, and taken advantage of. We love it! We can take it; that's what makes us a Marine. This special treatment.
We are respected and admired by other countries yet not in some social circles in our country. That
Our ways in life and combat are unconventional, unlike others, daring foolish or rude at times, impetuous, usually tough but always successful. We have been called, "America's 911". We know how to "take it" and we know how to "dish it out". We have gone through boot camp or OCS, and became sensitive, caring and loving. Sensitive to what people say about us, caring for our fellow Marines and loving our Corps and country.
The men and women of the Marine Corps are highly motivated and held in high esteem by those who love us, hate us, and fear us. We have an ego the size of Texas and a history to back it up. No one can ever take that away from us because we have earned it. When you join the Marine Corps, it is because you want to be a Marine. I know!
Over the past century, we have been looked down upon, insulted, spat on, rejected, degraded, used, abused, exploited, and taken advantage of. We love it! We can take it; that's what makes us a Marine. This special treatment.
We are respected and admired by other countries yet not in some social circles in our country. That