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Our Host Eric Ericson (TM 67-68)                            Jennifer Wilson

We will be celebrating BANG's 77th anniversary in Washington, DC from
August 26 - 29, 2020!  (Note, this is Wednesday through Saturday.)  Our hosts will be
Sally and Eric Ericson (TM 67-68) and Jennifer Wilson.

Reunion headquarters will be at the Doubletree by Hilton - Crystal City.

TRAVEL:  If traveling by air its Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).  The hotel is only 2.5 miles from the airport and the hotel has a free airport shuttle.  If you are driving the Doubletree is the Pentagon exit from I-395. We are receiving a discounted parking rate of $15/day (normally $39/day).

HOTEL:   Doubletree by Hilton - Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-2891

                                          Doubletree by Hilton in Crystal City               US Capitol with Washington Monument in background

Room Rates:

$119.00 + tax  NOTE: This is a reduction from the $129.00 rate since the newsletter went to press.  (Rate good three days before and after reunion.) A breakfast buffet is included in the room rate.

Self parking for our group is $15.00 per day, a reduction from the normal rate of $39.00.

The hotel has two restaurants and of course room service. The Cafe Restaurant is open daily from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM for breakfast and lunch. For dinner there is the Lobby Bar which has Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches, etc;.


****** Reservations should be made by calling the hotel directly at (703) 416-4100.  In order to receive your special rate, individuals must indicate that they are with USS Bang Reunion  The block of rooms will continue to be held until the cutoff date of August 3, 2020.  Reservations received after August 3, 2020 will be provided at the group rate on a space available basis.******

WEB SITE: Doubletree by Hilton, Crystal City

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Click For Schedule

REGISTRATION FORM: Click For Registration Form


Please feel free to contact Eric if you have any questions about the reunion.

Eric Ericson (TM 67-68)

eric735244@aol.com
(978) 491-0114
926A Savannas Pt Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34982

Click for Past Bang Reunion Photos

BANG GANG REUNION COMMITTEE

The Bang Gang Reunion Committee oversees annual Reunions which are open to all shipmates who served aboard USS BANG (SS385) during the years of her commissioned service in the U S Navy, 1943 to 1972.

PRESIDENT - Bill Fenton / 4422 Organ Mesa Loop / Las Cruces, NM 88011-8403 / (575) 532-5830 / ss385@ussbang.com

VICE PRES - Paul Schramm / 3402 Onondaga Street / Kalamazoo, MI 49004-1636 / (269) 345-0859 / inkazoo@hotmail.com

SECRETARY - Harry Ross / 2882 W232nd St / Torrance, CA 90505-2855 /(310) 539-2935 / harrypross@gmail.com

TREASURER - Ed DeLong / 894 Indian Creek Road / Harleysville, PA 19438-1005 / (267) 614-9575 / elk308@comcast.net

PRESIDENT EMERITUS - Phil Beals / 2127 Oahu Drive / Holiday, FL 34691-3625 / (727) 934-9665 / pebeals385@juno.com