Currahee Reunions and Other Events

ALL 506th Veterans, Family Members and Friends from all Eras are invited by COL Valery C. Keaveny, Jr. to attend Currahee Rendezvous 2014 - March 12 - 14.

The 4th Brigade Combat Team - 506th Infantry will be hosting Currahee Rendezvous - 2014 from March 12th to 14th. This event is open to all Veterans, Family Members and Friends from all Eras of the Regiment. Plans are being made for an "Open House" where veterans, family and friends will be invited to visit the Brigade and Battalion Headquarters areas on March 12th and 13th. There will also be a re-dedication of the 506th Memorial Monument, where the names of all 506th fallen are inscribed, including those from the most recent deployment. In addition, there will be an induction ceremony of the newly designated Distinguished and Honorary Members of the Regiment (DMOR/HMOR) on March 13th; ending with a Currahee Regimental Ball in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel on the evening of March 14th. Please make sure to re-visit this link, as we will be posting additional detailed information here as it become available.

In conjunction with these planned events by the current active duty Brigade, the 506th Association has secured a block of hotel rooms at the Sleep Inn & Suites - 220 Auburn Street in Oak Grove, KY 42262 [270 640 - 7170] at a group rate of $65.00 per night per room plus applicable tax or $73.94. This is one of the newer hotels in the area, which is very close to Fort Campbell's Gate #7 and the Brigade area. The rate includes a daily free deluxe continental breakfast.

The discounted hotel room rate can ONLY be obtained by calling this hotel directly at the phone numbers provided and telling them that you want to reserve your room under the block set aside for the 506th Association. Further, it should be noted that Currahees, Family Members and Friends of the Regiment do not have to be 506th Association Members to take advantage of the above pre negotiated room rate.

Please note that the 506th Association is not planning to host a Hospitality Room for this event. However, veterans and family members may want to take this opportunity to visit and talk to current active Currahees.

Call for Nominations of 506th Infantry Distinguished Members of the Regiment

The 4th Brigade Combat Team (506th Infantry Regiment) will a conduct a Distinguished Member of the Regiment (DMOR) and Honorary Member of the Regiment (HMOR) Induction Ceremony on Thursday, March 13, 2014 in conjunction with the Brigade's Memorial Ceremony to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the most recent deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM XIII-XIV. Former and current members of the Regiment and the 4th Brigade BCT can be nominated to be considered for DMOR while those who did not serve in the Regiment, but provided outstanding service to the Regiment may be considered for HMOR.

For full details of what is required by the Army and how to submit a nomination click on this link: DMOR/HMOR Instructions

Announcement of 2014 Currahee Reunion

Updated September 9, 2013

September 10 - 13, 2014 the 506th Association will be holding its 2014 Currahee Reunion at the Radisson Hotel Branson -120 South Wildwood Drive, Branson, MO 65616 [417 335-5767.]

ALL 506th Currahee veterans, active duty soldiers of the Regiment as well as their families and friends are invited to attend. You do not need to be a Member of the Association to attend the Reunion or any other Association event.

Plans are being made for a buffet dinner on Thursday September 11th and The Currahee Memorial Dinner on Saturday September 13th.

In addition, to the two dinners mentioned above there will be a General Membership Meeting held Saturday morning and throughout the reunion we will have open a Reunion Hospitality / Display Room as well as a PX with many of the Association's Quartermaster Items available for sale. There will be plenty of time available for getting together with friends or for holding small group events. There will also be ample time to enjoy the many things available to do in Branson.

Branson has over 100 amazing shows and attractions to choose from. In addition to live entertainment on over 40 stages, there is a theme park, a showboat, zip line, scenic train ride, rainforest adventure, lake fishing, WWII duck ride, museums and many other attractions. In addition, for those traveling by air, you should know that Branson has recently expanded its airport and added Southwest Airlines to augment the flights of Frontier and Expressjet.

Discounted hotel room rate of $89.00 per night plus tax or $99.32 has been arranged for our group, normally the rate is $119.00 or $132.80 per night. Discounted hotel suite rate of $139.00 per night plus tax or $155.12 have also been arranged for us, normally the rate for a suite is $199.00 or $222.08 per night. So make sure to mention that you are reserving your room under the block setup for the 506th Association.

You can now make your reunion hotel reservations by going to the hotel's online website at www.radisson.com/506thair or calling the hotel directly at 417 335-5767.

Past reunions have been a rousing success, and we expect an even better turnout for this one. Mark your calendar, start setting funds aside now for the 2014 Currahee Reunion. Why not come early and stay late, make it a vacation for the entire family?

Information updates will be posted here and in "The Currahee" Newsletter.

 

Other Events of Interest to Currahees

NOTE: The appearance of an announcement does not constitute endorsement by the 506th Association;
nor does the 506th Association exercise any control over activities at these events.

Dates

Event

June 1,
2013
2013 D-Day Run - Camp Toccoa at Currahee:
              - additional information and Registration Form
              - All proceeds will be used for the Camp Toccoa at Currahee Project

June
19-22, 2013
Charlie Company (2nd BN) Vietnam Veteran Military Reunion in Branson, MO:
              - Reunion Headquarters: Dutton Inn
              - additional information

June
19-23, 2013
18th Annual 3-506th 1967-1971 Stand Alone Currahee Reunion in Indianapolis IN:
              - Reunion Headquarters: Indianapolis Marriott East
              - additional information
              - Reunion Information Center

June
20-23, 2013
11th Annual Bravo Company (3rd BN) Reunion in Portland, OR:
              - Reunion Headquarters: The Benson Hotel, 309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR
              - Hotel Telephone: 503-228-2000
              - Registration deadline: Friday, June 6, 2013
              - Reunion Coordinator: Lee Paterson - Cell: 541-643-4009

July
12-14, 2013
Alpha Company, 1-506th 1967-1971 Vietnam Veterans Stand Down in Topeka, KS:
               - Contacts: Beth and Ed Krohe (eMail: emkrohe@casscomm.com; phone: 217-323-5089)
              - NOTE: Registration packets were sent, via US Mail, in January 2013; contact Beth
             Krohe if you served in A Co, 1-506th in Vietnam and did NOT receive a packet.
              - 2013 Stand Down T-Shirts are available for pre-order/purchase.

August
14-17, 2013
68th Annual 101st Association Reunion in Portland, OR:
               - Reunion Headquarters: Red Lion Hotel on the River
               - additional information

August
17-18, 2013

2013 Wings & Wheels - 70th Anniversary
              - Dunkeswell Airfield
              
- additional information

September
17-21, 2013
92nd Annual Reunion of 2nd Infantry Division veterans in Columbus, GA:
              - Anyone who ever served in or was attached to the 2ID at any time is invited.
              - 2ID veterans and active-duty 2ID soldiers do NOT have to be members of the 2ID
             Association to attend.
              - additional information

October
4-6, 2013
2013 Currahee Military Weekend at Toccoa, GA:
              - additional information TBA
              - eMail: toccoahistory@windstream.net
              - Web Site: Stephens County Historical Society Currahee Military Museum

October
9-12, 2013
2013 FSB Ripcord Association Reunion in Myrtle Beach, SC:
              - Reunion Headquarters: Sands Ocean Club Resort
              - additional information TBA

October
8-11, 2014
2014 FSB Ripcord Association Reunion in Myrtle Beach, SC:
              - Reunion Headquarters: Sands Ocean Club Resort
              - additional information TBA

October
7-10, 2015
2015 FSB Ripcord Association Reunion in Springfield, MO:
              - additional information TBA



Past 506th Association Reunions
2012 Currahee Reunion at Columbus, GA:
After-Action Report
Reunion Attendees List
Currahee Memorial Dinner Program
Currahee Memorial Dinner Photos (not maintained by the 506th Association)
Charlie Company, 1-506th Infantry Photo Album (not maintained by the 506th Association)
Status of Photos Ordered from Robert E. Good
2010 Currahee Reunion at Harrisburg, PA:
After-Action Report
Reunion Attendees List
Reunion Event Photos
2010 DMOR Ceremonies
Buffet Dinner Photos (not maintained by the 506th Association)
C Co, 2nd BN, 506th, 1970-1971 Photo Album (not maintained by the 506th Association)
2008 Currahee Reunion at Reno, NV:
After-Action Report
Reunion Attendees List
Reunion Event Photos
Message from COL John P. "Pete" Johnson
2007 Gathering of Currahees at Fort Campbell, KY
2006 Currahee Reunion at Colorado Springs, CO:
After-Action Report
Reunion Attendees List
Reunion Events
2006 Currahee Veterans Memorial Jump:
'Band of Brothers' Jump for Old Times Sake
2004 Currahee Reunion at Des Moines, IA:
After-Action Report
Reunion Attendees List
Memorial Dinner

Other Reunion Events
2004 Currahee Veterans Memorial Jump:
Currahee Jump Photos
2002 Currahee Reunion:
After-Action Report
Reunion Attendees List
Timonium, MD Events
Washington, DC Bus Trip
2002 Currahee Veterans Memorial Jump:
Currahee Jump Photos

Easy Company & WWII Reenactor Photos
2000 Currahee Reunion at Fort Campbell, KY:
Millennium Reunion Photos
B/2-506th Unit Dinner Photos
1998 Reunion Report
1997 Reunion Report and Photo
1996 Reunion Photos



After-Action Reports and Photos of Other Currahee Events
70th Birthday of the 506th Infantry Regiment at Fort Campbell, KY:
2012 DMOR Induction Ceremony Program
July 20, 2102 Photos, album#1 (not maintained by the 506th Association)
July 20, 2102 Photos, album#2 (not maintained by the 506th Association)
506th Regiment Celebrates 70th Birthday: 15-minute video
2012 DMOR/HMOR Induction Ceremony: 30-minute video
2011 Currahee Rendezvous at Fort Campbell, KY:
2011 Rendezvous T-Shirts are available for purchase.
2011 Currahee Grand Ball
2011 Currahee Grand Ball Photos
2011 Rendezvous Invitation
506th Association Hospitality Room
2011 Currahee Memorial Dinner
2011 Currahee Memorial Dinner Photos
KIA Memorial Rededication
KIA Memorial Rededication Photos
2011 DMOR Induction Ceremony Program
2011 DMOR Recipients
2011 Documentary Previews
Other 2011 Rendezvous Events
C Co, 2nd BN, 506th, 1970-1971 Photo Album (2011 Rendezvous photos - not maintained by the 506th Association)
A Co, 1st BN, 506th Vietnam: 2011 Stand Down After Action Report
A Co, 1st BN, 506th Vietnam: 2011 Stand Down Photos
(not maintained by the 506th Association)
2009 Toccoa Military Weekend, Toccoa, GA
A Co, 1st BN, 506th Vietnam: 2009 Stand Down After Action Report
A Co, 1st BN, 506th Vietnam: 2009 Stand Down Photos (not maintained by the 506th Association)
2009 Currahee Rendezvous at Fort Campbell, KY:
Veterans Activities
2009 DMOR Induction Ceremony Program
2009 DMOR Induction Ceremony Photos
2009 Currahee Grand Ball
2009 Currahee Grand Ball Photos#1
2009 Currahee Grand Ball Photos#2
Other Ceremonies
C Co, 2nd BN, 506th, 1970-1971 Photo Album
(2009 Rendezvous photos - not maintained by the 506th Association)
A Co, 1st BN, 506th Vietnam: 2007 Stand Down After Action Report
3rd BN, 506th Vietnam Reunions Photos/After Action Reports/Attendees (1997-2007)
3-506th (Currahee) 2005 Reunion, Arlington VA
A Co, 1st BN, 506th Vietnam: 2005 Stand Down After Action Report
B Co, 2nd BN, 506th Airmobile Reunion, Saint Louis, MO, 2005
2004 Camp Toccoa Paratroopers Reunion, Toccoa, GA
Band of Brothers, Easy Company Reunion, Phoenix, AZ, 2003
2003 Camp Toccoa Paratroopers Reunion, Toccoa, GA
B Co, 2nd BN, 506th Airmobile Reunion, Waukesha, WI, 2003
Band of Brothers, Easy Company Reunion, Phoenix, AZ, 2002
506th PIR 60th Anniversary Reunion, Toccoa, GA, 2002
B Co, 2nd BN, 506th Airmobile Reunion, Panama City Beach, FL, 2001
3rd Battalion (Airborne), 506th Infantry Reunion, Kansas City, KS, 2001
1st Platoon, A Co, 1st BN, 506th Vietnam Reunion, Indianapolis, IN, 2001
506th PIR Millennium Reunion, Toccoa, GA, 2000
3rd Battalion, 506th Airborne Infantry Reunion, Hampton, VA, 1999
G Company, 3rd Battalion, 506th PIR Reunion, Xenia, OH, 1993
G Company, 3rd Battalion, 506th PIR Reunion, Dayton, OH, 1992
3rd Battalion, 506th PIR Reunion, Kansas City, 1946


506th Currahee Reenactors

In August 2003, the 506th Association Board of Directors approved the recognition and sanctioning of the 506th Currahee Reenactors. This group is headed up by two seasoned reenactors: Duane Gregory and Jim Radel, who have agreed, at their own expense, to organize two group of reenactors.

Duane and Jim are both 506th PIR WWII Reenactors, but plans are in the process of recruiting both WWII and Vietnam-Era Reenactors for this group. The mission they have agreed to take on is to correctly portray the 506th Regiment during these two combat eras through their participation in high school presentations, living history/reenactment events as well as reenactments during the 506th Association Reunions.

There are a number of WWII 506th PIR Reenactors out there, all wearing Airborne Wings on their uniforms, but Duane and Jim have plans in the works for the WWII segment of their group to go through Jump Training at Fort Bragg, NC, in order to be qualified to jump out of a C-47 aircraft and to have the Vietnam reenactors go through Air Assault Training.

Contact Duane Gregory at 570-784-2293; or Jim Radel at radel@evenlink.com if you are interested in joining the 506th Currahee Reenactors.

A Rifle for Shifty: October 2006 article by Jim Radel about Darrell "Shifty" Powers (E Co, 2nd BN, 506th PIR, 1942-1945)

Previous Currahee Reenactors Events
WWII Weekend, Reading, PA Air Show, June 2003
WWII Weekend, Eisenhower Farm, Gettysburg, PA, September 2003
WWII Weekend, Reading, PA Air Show, June 2004


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506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association (Airmobile - Air Assault)
This page updated 10/29/13