June News!
- Theresa Scheets
- Jun 6
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 6
Shimbun E-Newsletter for June 2025
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A Quick Note from the Association President |
 Fellow Rakkasans, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who sponsored, planned, attended, supported and donated to the recent reunion. It was a great success! Many hours of planning go into coordinating these reunions - thank you to COL Bell and the 3rd Brigade staff for hosting and supporting us. Thank you to the Association Board members for their hours of work. Thank you to our corporate sponsors - ATS Advisors, General Dynamics, Precision Contracting Services - as well as many generous individual donators. Thank you to The Bruce Convention Center, The Cutting Edge (caterers) and the Torii Chapter for the BBQ meal. Thank you to MG Viet Luong for speaking with us during the Memorial Dinner. Your collective efforts made this a memorable reunion for all who attended! Old friends regrouped, new friendships were formed and memories were made. Next up, the 101st Airborne Division Association Reunion in August. It's onto Orlando! LVNF Bob Harkins President |
3rd Brigade News |
3rd Battalion - Change of Command LTC Erik S. Norman handed command of the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry over to LTC Drew A. Schaub during a Change of Command ceremony held on June 6, 2025. We wish the best of luck to LTC Norman and we extend a warm welcome to LTC Schaub. |
2025 Reunions |
2025 National Rakkasan Association/Hamburger Hill Chapter Reunion A great time was had by all! Thank you to everyone who attended. For those of you who were unable to make it this year, your camaraderie was sorely missed. For those of you who haven't attended in a long while or who have never attended a reunion, make plans for May of 2026. For those of you of the "younger generations"- still active duty, still working or only recently separated from military service - you are part of the Rakkasan Legacy. It is never too late or too soon to attend. |
Rakkasan of the Year - The 2025 Rakkasan of the Year was awarded to James Sullivan. Rakkasan Reserve of the Year - The 2025 Rakkasan Reserve Award was posthumously awarded to Marguerite Honeycutt. The 2024 Rakkasan Reserve Award was presented to Cindy Boyd. Hamburger Hill Chapter Scholarships - Five scholarships were awarded this year. Awards were announced during the Memorial Dinner.
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101st Airborne Division Association Reunion
The 2025 101st Airborne Division Association Reunion is scheduled for August 20 to 23, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. You might have to "rub-elbows" with Non-Rakkasans but don't dismay...there will be Rakkasans attending.
Until Valhalla - In Memory |
Walter Peterson March 4, 2024 Walter Peterson was born on September 4, 1934. At the age of seventeen, Walter joined the US Army and served with the 187th Regimental Combat Team during the Korean War. Walter passed away on March 4, 2024 at the age of 89. |
Chapter News |
 TORII Chapter Based out of Clarksville, TN (accepts members from other areas)
President: Dave Reiley Vice President: Louie Lee Treasurer: CSM Chuck Judd (Retired) Secretary: Sheila Patton
For more information on the Chapter and/or RAKK Riders email toriichapter@outlook.com. |
 Buckeye Chapter Delaware, Ohio President: Scott Hutmire Treasurer: Mike Smith Secretary: Hunter Everett Meets at the VFW Reed Miller Post #3297 Contact: michael_smith672@yahoo.com |
 Hamburger Hill Chapter President: Bob Harkins Holds a reunion every May in Clarksville. |
Contact Us |
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Until next time! Stay safe, check on your fellow Rakkasan and always...Let Valor Not Fail! |
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