The 2026 National Rakkasan Association/Hamburger Hill Chapter Reunion is scheduled for May 2026.

45th Anniversary & Reunion of the Association - 57th Anniversary of Hamburger Hill - 35th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm.

The reunion begins May 13, 2026 and the core dates run through May 17, 2026. The reunion includes additional Operation Desert Storm specific events on May 17 and 18, 2026 for those who chose to extend their stay. The reunion will be held at the Country Inn & Suites in Clarksville, TN with some events held at FT Campbell.

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LODGING: A block of rooms has been reserved in the name of the Hamburger Hill/Rakkasans Reunion. The room rate is $92.00 per night, double occupancy, plus tax. To make your lodging reservations, contact the hotel directly by telephone. 

• Lodging reservations are separate from the reunion registration. 

• Make your reservations early and remember to let them know you are with our group. 

• Call the hotel directly. Do not make reservations online or use reservation call center - ask for front desk.

Country Inn and Suites

3075 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37040

(931) 645-1400 (Press 0 for local hotel)​​​

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REGISTRATION: Thanks to generous donations from our sponsors, the reunion registration fee will be $50.00 per person. The registration fee will cover costs associated with most of the reunion events but some events will entail additional costs if you chose to participate in these events (you must register for reunion to participate).

• Golf Tournament - May 14th - $50.00 per participant.

• Grand Ole Opry Show - May 14th - $100.00 per participant.

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Attendees can register by mail or through the online registration portal.

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DONATIONS: As part of the registration process, we are requesting donations to cover hospitality room costs. Funding for the hospitality room beverages and snacks is not included in the registration fee. Additionally, please consider sponsoring an active duty Rakkasan for the Memorial Dinner.

• Hospitality room – Any amount would be appreciated.

• Sponsor a solider - $55.00 per soldier.

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RSVP'S/HEADCOUNT: In anticipation of larger attendance and to help us better prepare, we will be requesting attendance head counts during the registration process. In some cases, we are requesting names of participants as well. We need to know how many to anticipate.

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SILENT AUCTION: Please consider bringing an item (or several items) for our Silent Auction which will be held on May 15th during the Informal Reception at the hotel.

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​​​​​ITINERARY: Please note that the itinerary is subject to change over the months leading up to the reunion. We will update the itinerary accordingly and will post any changes on our website.

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Wednesday May 13th - Arrival

• 0800 to 2400 - Arrival

• Dinner on your own

• 0800 to 2400 - Hospitality room open

Thursday May 14th

• 0600 to 0930 - Breakfast at Hotel

• 0800 to 1300 - Golf Tournament at FT Campbell ($50.00 per person)

• 0900 to 1000 - Hamburger Hill Chapter Meeting at Hotel/Hospitality Room

• 1000 to 1100 - Rakkasan Association Meeting at Hotel/Hospitality Room

• 1100 to 1130 - Bus Transportation from Hotel to FT. Campbell/Cole Park

• 1130 to 1300 - Lunch Catered on Post at Cole Park

• 1300 to 1400 - Regimental Command Briefing at Cole Park

• 1400 to 1500 - Rakkasans in Desert Storm at Cole Park

• 1500 to 1600 - View Oliver North “War Stories” Video at Cole Park

• 1600 to 1630 - Move to Brigade Area

• 1630 to 1900 - Brigade Open House, BBQ & RAK Sale in Brigade Area

• 1900 to 1930 - Bus Transportation from Brigade to Hotel

• 1930 to 2400 - Hospitality Room

For Those Attending Grand Ole Opry Info

• 1530 to 1600 - Bus Transportation from Cole Park to Hotel for Opry

• 1700 to 1800 - Bus Transportation from Hotel to Opry

• 1800 to 2200 - Grand Ole Opry Show

• 2200 to 2300 - Bus Transportation to Hotel

Friday May 15th

• 0600 to 0930 - Breakfast at Hotel

• 0900 to 1000 - Bus Transport from Hotel to FT. Campbell/Range

• 1000 to 1130 - Range Firing (No POVs at Range)*

• 1200 to 1300 - Lunch on the Range

• 1200 to 1300 - Reserve/Ladies Lunch at Hotel

• 1300 to 1700 - Leaders Professional Development** at Cole Park

• 1300 to 1530 - Range Firing (No POV’s at Range)*

• 1530 to 1600 - Bus Transport from Range to Hotel

• 1830 to 2100 - Informal Reception with Active Duty at Hotel

• 1830 to 2100 - Silent Auction during Informal Reception at Hotel

• 1830 to 2400 - Hospitality Room

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Saturday May 16th

• 0700 to 1000 - Breakfast at Hotel

• 1000 to 1100 - Bus Transport from Hotel to FT. Campbell/Pylon Ceremony

• 1100 to 1200 - Pylon Ceremony

• 1200 to 1215 - Bus Transport to Brigade DFAC

• 1215 to 1300 - Lunch at Brigade DFAC

• 1300 to 1330 - Bus Transport to Wings of Liberty Museum & Hotel

• 1400 to 1500 - ODS Reception at Wings of Liberty Museum

• 1600 to 1630 - Bus Transport to Hotel from Museum

• 1700 to 1800 - Bus Transport from Hotel to Valor Hall

• 1800 to 2200 - Memorial Dinner at Valor Hall

• 2100 to 2400 - Hospitality Room

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Sunday May 17th – Departure & ODS BBQ

• 0700 to 1000 - Breakfast at Hotel

• Departure for those attending only the National Rakkasan Association Reunion

• 1130 to 1300 - ODS BBQ with Active Duty at Brigade DFAC

Monday May 18th – ODS Leaders Professional Development

• 0600 to 0930 - Breakfast at Hotel

• 1000 to 1200 - Leaders Professional Development** at Cole Park

NOTE: Week of the Eagles begins May 18, 2026 and events will be held at Ft Campbell.

The 101st Airborne Division Association Reunion begins May 18, 2026 and will be held in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

* Range Day: No POVS can be driven to range. You must take the bus from hotel or park at 3rd Brigade HQ (6760 A Shau Valley Road) and ride the shuttle to the range. Participants will also need to sign a waiver in advance.

** Leaders Professional Development: There are two Professional Development sessions being offered this year. These sessions are geared towards active-duty leadership in the Regiment. On Friday the 15th, COL (Retired) Rick Carlson will present on “Being Prepared For A Gun Fight”. The session offered on Monday May 18th will be presented by ODS Veterans and will cover Lessons Learned that are still applicable today. Both of these events will take place at Cole Park.​​