38/39 OCC & Basic Classes 3-66 & 4-66

President’s Newsletter July 2026

Marines,

At the Board of Directors meeting in NOLA in 2025, there were some questions about a reunion in 2027: should we have one, where should it be held, anticipated cost, duration, etc. Suggestions were advanced, naming Quantico/Northern VA, San Diego/Orange County, Orange Beach, AL/Pensacola, FL, Jackson Hole, WY, and the Marine Club San Francisco. Your vote is important. Is there enough interest to have a reunion as in the past, and where and for how long? The results of the short survey will be presented to the Board of Directors for a decision on go/no-go, location, duration, and activities.

2027 reunion survey: The purpose is to measure interest and is non-binding.

Instructions- please check or bold your choices below and return to Pat Sirmon (psirmon@bellsouth.net) or call at 251.214.5499 BY JULY 31. A meaningful reunion must start with your input!

1. Attendance and Interest (non-binding)

• [ ] Yes, I plan to attend.

• [ ] I hope to attend, but I need to see the final dates and location first.

• [ ] I will not be able to attend.

• Anticipated number of people in your party (including yourself): _____

2. Location Preference (Note: You can list specific cities here or general regions)

• [ ] Gulf Coast (e.g., Orange Beach, AL, Pensacola, FL)

• [ ] East Coast (e.g., Jacksonville, NC area, Washington, D.C., Quantico)

• [ ] Central / West (e.g., Jackson Hole, WY)

• [ ] West Coast (e.g., San Diego, Orange County)

• [ ] Other suggestion: ______________________

Someone must be on the ground near the reunion site to assist with logistics and coordination.

3. Preferred Duration

• [ ] 2 Nights / 3 Days (e.g., Monday arrival, Wednesday departure)

• [ ] 3 Nights / 4 Days (e.g., Monday arrival, Thursday departure)

• [ ] 4 Nights/ 5 Days (e.g., Monday arrival, Friday departure)

4. Activities and Excursions: Please check all below that are of interest to you and/or your spouse/guest

Activities:

• [ ] Banquet/dinner

• [ ] Memorial service

• [ ] Local historical or museum tour

• [ ] Golf outing

• [ ] Fishing trip or boat excursion

• [ ] Spa or relaxation day on the beach

• [ ] Luncheon

• [ ] Local shopping

• [ ] Hospitality room

Semper Fi!

Andy Traynor, President

The 38th and 39th OCC/TBS 3-66 and 4-66 Association

andy.pam@verizon.net (703)919-9472 (cell)

15080 Eclipse Drive Manassas, VA 2011266