2013-2014 Event Schedule

[twhigham]

Online: 1stkompanie.org/schedule.htm

Reenactors Swap Meet
Buy, Sell and Trade
All era Military invited.
Sat. Sept. 21st
Time: 10 - 5
vendors and concessions welcome
Fees: TBD
Location: Scottish Rite Masonic Lodge
1485 Grand Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792
POC: A. Gruads, Skip Stern


2013 Currahee Military Weekend
October 4-6, 2013
Living History
All impressions welcome.
160 Alexander St.
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-282-5055



"Remembering Our Heros"
Ft. Oglethorpe,GA6th Cavalry Museum11OCT13 -12OCT13POC Chris McKeever
[phone]
[e-mail]
6 Barnhardt CircleFt. Oglethorpe, Ga.
www.wwiiheros.net

Operation Cobra
Oct. 25-27
Tactical (closed to public)
Fees: TBD
Stillpond Rd.
Florala, AL
POC Bill Zukauskus

Stuart Air Show
Nov. 2-3, 2013
Stuart, FL
POC Mike Roberts

Liberty Foundation/Memphis Belle B-17 Fly-In
Nov. 9-10
Tampa Executive Airport

Pin-Ups and Soldiers Gala
Nov. 9, 8pm to Midnight
Art Pool Gallery
St. Petersburg, FL (tix $10 and limited)

NFL Salutes Veterans
Monday Night Football
Nov. 11
Tampa Stadium - see Brian Homan for details (Allied only, no guns)

Von Kessinger's Express
Nov. 15 - 17
To benefit the Florida Railroad Museum
Parrish, FL
Interactive living history, train ride and public battles
POC Matt DePalma

Museum of Military History
Military Appreciation Weekend
Dec. 7 - 8th 2013
5210 West Irlo Bronson Hwy
Kissimmee, Fl 34746
[e-mail]

Pearl Harbor Day
Sat. Dec. 7th 2013
WW2 Barracks Museum
Zypherhills Airport
POC John Bolander

Cu Chi Vietnam tactical
December 13-15
Lithia Springs, FL

Blood and Iron
Tactical event
Jan. 10 - 12, 2014
Deleon Springs, FL
Fees: TBD

HISTORIC MILITARY ARTIFACTS & ANTIQUE ARMS SHOW
Jan. 10,11, & 12, 2014



MVPA Southern Rally and Swap Meet
Feb. 7-9, 2014
Public Battle
Market of Marion
Belleview, FL
POC Mike Roberts

Feb 8 - Feb 9 2014 Maitland, FL , Winter Military Relics Show. Bahia Shrine Auditorium, 2300 Pembroke Dr., From I-4 take Maitland Blvd (exit 90) west to second traffic light (Keller Rd.). Turn left then immediately right onto Pembroke Dr. Hall is 1/2 mile on left. Jon Jacobus, 954.772.6226 or Rickie Marquette, 305.246.5431, cell 305.972.5271.

Bivouac and Barracks
WW2 Barracks Museum
Zyphyrhills Airport
Date: February 14-16
Living History with WW2 battle
POC John Bolander

WW2 Days
Dade Battlefield Park
March 1-2 with Tactical on Feb. 28th
Living History, public battle
vendors welcome
POC Steve Rinck

Valiant Air Command TICO Warbird Air Show 2014
Space Coast Regional Airport
Titusville
Florida
03/14/14 - 03/16/14
www.vacwarbirds.org


Sun n Fun Fly-In
April 4-6, 2014
Lakeland Airport
Living History - WW2 Battle - Huge crowds


The CAF Dixie Wing 11th Annual WWII Heritage Days April 26-27, 2014.
ETO public battles Saturday and Sunday
PTO Skirmish Saturday and Sunday
Allied and Axis impressions welcome
For the latest info, follow us on www.facebook.com/#!/WWIIHeritageDays
Blue Skies,
Chris Madrid
Public Information Officer
CAF Dixie Wing
770-655-3315
www.dixiewing.org/
www.wwiidays.org/


Mighty Eighth Air Museum Gala
Savannah, GA (US Army Air Corps/Forces only)
May 2014

City of Cocoa
Memorial Day Celebration
Living History, all Era and all impressions.



D-Day Celebration
June 7th, 2014
WW2 Barracks Museum
Zephyrhills Airport
POC John Bolander

[Rabbi Rob]

Jul 16, 2013 23:00:11 GMT -5 twhigham said:

Online: 1stkompanie.org/schedule.htm

This is going to be a great year!

[twhigham]

there are a couple others not on that list - every other weekend, the Armed Forces Military Museum in Largo does a special event, Allied-only, with a particular theme. The next one's theme is "Invasion of Sicily" on July 27, which should be easy enough to do. See their website at armedforcesmuseum.com/

[fusilier352]

I'm also waiting to hear from the 197th Guard about Winter Storm. If they respond we will have another to list.

[fusilier352]

I've looked at their web site but don't see the event listed.

[twhigham]

It's part of their "Touch A Truck" promo. I couldn't find it at first, either. If you read the description, you'll see "WWII 1st Infantry Division reenactors, free hot dogs, etc."

[fusilier352]

They sure like to hide these things. I don't see anything that says touch a truck. Are they ashamed of reenactors? Can you post the direct link?

[twhigham]

My bad! They changed the name to "Ride Through History". Here's the link: armedforcesmuseum.com/ride-through-history-at-the-afhm/ Last week there was a Boy Scout troop that came through, but not much in the way of general public. Maybe 100-150 for the day, counting the scouts.

[Rabbi Rob]

Jul 22, 2013 19:19:27 GMT -5 twhigham said:

My bad! They changed the name to "Ride Through History". Here's the link: armedforcesmuseum.com/ride-through-history-at-the-afhm/ Last week there was a Boy Scout troop that came through, but not much in the way of general public. Maybe 100-150 for the day, counting the scouts.

Ah they have M8 Greyhound rides again!

<armedforcesmuseum.com/wwii-m8-greyhound-rides-available.html>
<www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlhYcMNtm1I&feature=player_embedded>

Not as cool as a M20, but close.

[fusilier352]

I still can't find where reenactors are invited.

[twhigham]

Its the same lady that does the American Victory ship events and I think she just went to John Thomas for the reenactor stuff. We don't get much press through them for some reason.

[Rabbi Rob]

Hi, team.

Alas I won't make it to Toccoa this year. I'm performing a wedding at halftime at Soldier Field on that Sunday. Go, Bears!

If you see Col. Shames or Mr. Mampre, please tell them "shalom aleichem" from me!

Thanks,
Rabbi Rob.

[cptsmith]

So Rob, Cubs or Sox?

[Rabbi Rob]

Jul 26, 2013 20:04:15 GMT -5 cptsmith said:

So Rob, Cubs or Sox?

Cubs, of course! Why I would I like the Sox? Aren't they from Boston?

[twhigham]

Jul 26, 2013 10:14:57 GMT -5 Rabbi Rob said:

Hi, team.

Alas I won't make it to Toccoa this year. I'm performing a wedding at halftime at Soldier Field on that Sunday. Go, Bears!

If you see Col. Shames or Mr. Mampre, please tell them "shalom aleichem" from me!

Thanks,
Rabbi Rob.

Bummer you can't make it, but sounds like you have a more important assignment on that day. Do you know the bride and/or groom? Chicago in October should be nice.

[cowboy]

You will be missed greatly, and give a 'Mazeltov from Item Company' to the bride and groom...every event that we have a missing member is an event that is less in awesomeness...

[Rabbi Rob]

Jul 27, 2013 21:29:24 GMT -5 twhigham said:

Bummer you can't make it, but sounds like you have a more important assignment on that day. Do you know the bride and/or groom? Chicago in October should be nice.

Yeah I'm really going to miss Toccoa.

I've known the groom since we were in the 4th grade (best three years of my life), so we go back a bit.

[Terry]

Damn that sucks were gonna miss ya there

[fusilier352]

Cobra in Florala, AL has been changed to the weekend of Oct. 25-27.

[Rabbi Rob]

Aug 15, 2013 17:47:16 GMT -5 fusilier352 said:

Cobra in Florala, AL has been changed to the weekend of Oct. 25-27.

Roger that! I should have a headcount for Co. A, 82nd RCN, 2 AD shortly.

[Rabbi Rob]

Hi, team.

Aug 15, 2013 17:47:16 GMT -5 fusilier352 said:

Cobra in Florala, AL has been changed to the weekend of Oct. 25-27.

No operation is complete without recon! You can count on five members of A Co. 82nd RCN 2AD for Operation Cobra. We will bring at least one Jeep, complete with a .30 cal. The platoon members are:

Alan Cohen
Jeff Vosburg
Dave Munson (US Army veteran, tanker, recon)
Mike Barry
Rabbi Rob

There is a small chance I'll bring a Scout Car and the Ma Deuce, but I don't have the truck or the trailer yet.

Troy, I'll hit you up later about a tent sufficient to fit five. I know you have some experience and expertise here.

We're looking forward to it!

Have a great weekend!

Thanks,
Rabbi Rob.

[twhigham]

Doyle has our GP Small. If you don't mind doing some sewing (there are two sizable holes but they can be covered by sewing a shelter half where the gaps are) you can always use that if you can't find any other GP Small out there. Try Tentsmiths and see if they can help. Whatever you do, don't go to Pathfinders! I'm STILL waiting for either a tent or a refund from them!

[Rabbi Rob]

Aug 18, 2013 9:33:59 GMT -5 twhigham said:

Doyle has our GP Small. If you don't mind doing some sewing (there are two sizable holes but they can be covered by sewing a shelter half where the gaps are) you can always use that if you can't find any other GP Small out there. Try Tentsmiths and see if they can help. Whatever you do, don't go to Pathfinders! I'm STILL waiting for either a tent or a refund from them!

Thank you VERY much for the tip about Pathfinders! They were one of the first hits to come up in my search, and were on my short list. They are stricken from the list now.

I've found a few options out there, including some newly manufactured GP smalls. I'll let you know what I choose and how it looks.

[cptsmith]

GP tents are all post war. If you want a WW2 tent, the most common was the pyramid M1934 squad tent. A piece of canvas tied to the M20 or M3 will give you a nice period looking fly for shade.

[wambleyburger]

A couple more to add:

Just a couple of upcoming events to announce:
# 1. September 28, 2013: WW II Appreciation Day
Where: Market Street, Center Hill, Florida. Downtown area.
When: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 10:00 AM till 3:00 PM.
Both Allied & Axis reenactors invited to attend.
Weapons Demos; Photo Ops; MVPA military vehicles; WW II vets in attendance.
You can overnight Friday on the green in the middle of town.
No electric. Porto-Johns will be provided.
Food will be provided to all the reenactors at the end of the event at the local church's fellowship hall.

# 2. War Veteran's Reunion & Picnic.
Where: On the site of the Webster Flea Market in downtown Webster, Florida.
When: Saturday, October 12, 2013. From 10:00 AM till about 1:00 or 2:00 PM.
This is to support the three local cemetarys.
ALLIED ONLY, PLEASE.

IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT I AM NOT THE ORGANIZER FOR EITHER OF THESE EVENTS. I AM JUST POSTING THEM UP AS A COURTESY TO THE PERSON ORGANIZING THEM.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR BOTH THESE EVENTS IS: PAUL REMIS.
YOU CAN CONTACT PAUL AT CELL PHONE # [phone] OR EMAIL HIM AT [e-mail]. THANK YOU.