SKY SOLDIERS TO DROP IN ON THE GRAND STRAND

Elements of the 173d Airborne Brigade Association will conduct special operations in and around the province of North Myrtle Beach. The operations are to kick off 2 June 2010. The Paratroopers are expected to accomplish their mission by 6 June 2010 (D-day anniversary). A recon company (SC Chapter 30, led by retired LTC. Hal Nobles) has moved in, secured high ground and set up base camp at Avista Resort located at coordinates 300 North Ocean Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29852. R&R casualties are expected to be heavy, so pack your rucksack, fill your canteens and prepare to move forward. For a look at the complete battle plan, click on Itinerary.

Due to overwhelming response, Avista Resort has reached full capacity. Overflow is being directed to Prince Resort, located 2 miles north of Avista. Reservations may be made by clicking here, or by calling 866-503-9518 seven days a week, 7am-midnight. Use group number 1317183.

For alternate accommodations, area activities and entertainment, click here to visit the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Web site.

The 173d Airborne Brigade Association is pleased to welcome five WWII vets from the 503d PIR and their guests to the 2010 reunion. Please be sure to attend their interactive presentation, Operation Corregidor, on Friday, 4 June. See the itinerary for time and location.

Submit your Vietnam-era photos for our slide show by e-mailing them to: skysoldierphotos@yahoo.com