ALR Run to TheThunder 2012
7+ days to Rolling Thunder!
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7+ days to Rolling Thunder!
Please click here and help us get a good estimate for # of riders.
Mission Statement
Many American Legion Riders (ALR) have participated for years in the Annual Rolling Thunder demonstration in Washington DC.
ALR members fully support the Mission of Rolling Thunder, to publicize POW-MIA issues, to protect future Veterans, and to help American Veterans from all wars.
SITUATION: Memorial Day Weekend 2012 is the date for Rolling Thunder Weekend, and for many patriotic and veteran-themed events. Thousands of American Legion Riders will be in the DC area to support and participate in these events. Many American Legion Posts will have activities targeted for ALR members. American Legion riders will ride in support of Rolling Thunder on Sunday morning.
MISSION: ALR members gather from across the Nation in Washington DC to participate in events throughout the weekend and culminate in a ride together as an organization in the Rolling Thunder demonstration on Sunday, 27 May 2012.
EXECUTION:
- Motorcycle line-up at Post 177, Fairfax, VA starts at 0500 hrs. 27 May.
- Buffet Breakfast will be available from 0500 to 0700 hrs.
- Patriotic Ceremonies 0700 - 0715 hrs.
- Kickstands Up (KSU) at 0730 hrs.
- American Legion Riders will proceed via I-66 to an ASSEMBLY AREA in front of the old Navy Annex (FOB 2), on the hill between the FOB 2 and Arlington Cemetery.
For GPS geeks: 38 52'08.95"N, 77 04'10.26" W
If any ALR riders are unable to join the group at Post 177, this is a possible link-up spot. Exact time TBD, but approx arrival time is 0830 hrs. Once the ALR group joins Rolling Thunder in the Pentagon parking lots, it will be difficult for individual ALR riders to find and join the group.
- Once link up and coordination is confirmed with Rolling Thunder, American Legion Riders will move in a disciplined manner from the ASSEMBLY AREA to the Pentagon NORTH Parking Lot, and move into the area designated for assembly by the Rolling Thunder organization.
- The ALR rides as a group into Washington DC in support of Rolling Thunder.
SERVICE SUPPORT:
- See page for list of local hotels and special rates (including camping options.)
- See page for list of activities provided by American Legion Posts during the weekend.
- See contacts page to link to activities in the DC area during the weekend (TBP).
- Buffet breakfast available at Post 177 0500 to 0700 hrs.
- Water & limited refreshments available in Pentagon parking lots.
- ALR has coordinated with Rolling Thunder for space in the NORTH Parking Lot.
- See page for list of VOLUNTEER opportunities. We can use the help!
COMMAND & SIGNAL
- Observe parking lot control volunteers and measures on Sunday morning. We have use of the Paul VI High School parking lot (next to Post 177) as well as the Post lot.
- American Legion National command group will use Post 177 parking lot.
- Bikes with FLAG MOUNTS (at least 3' x 5') will form to the front of the formation.
- CB radio channel to be published for use during rides.
- ASSEMBLY AREA before moving into the Pentagon North parking lot will be at the old Navy Annex/FOB 2, located at 38 52'08.95"N, 77 04'10.26" W..
- See links page for email and emergency contact information
- TWITTER information: @ALRRollingThund
- FACEBOOK site: ALR Run to The Thunder 2012
NOTE:
Check out what is going on all weekend at an American Legion Post near where you are staying. As the host American Legion Post, Post 177 in Fairfax will have the Legion Emblem Sales in the parking lot on Friday and Saturday, plus an Open House all day Saturday with a barbecue and motorcycle rodeo competition.
