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'aka nose horned lizards'

Home of the 496TFS Rhinosaurs 'aka nose horned lizards'Home of the 496TFS Rhinosaurs 'aka nose horned lizards'Home of the 496TFS Rhinosaurs 'aka nose horned lizards'

RHINOSAUER Reunion Details

Billeting: Homewood Suites

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Tucson / St. Philip's Plaza University 

4250 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ  85718 Ph(520) 577-0007 

Mission Profile

Mission Profile

16 Apr (Tue) – 

     Check in – Front Desk; ensure they know you’re with the 496TFS 

     

     Meet & Greet – Hospitality Suite (Catalina Room) – 1600-2400 

          Pick up Welcome Bag (Nametags, Banquet drink ticket, stickers, Coin 

          (as applicable), Brochures, Maps 


17 Apr (Wed) – 

     Activities: 

          - 162nd Wing Msn Brf, BGen (Sel) Brant Putnam  (F-16, AZ ANG)

            F-16 force structure, Ukrainian pilot training 1030-1130 

          - Light lunch (nearby) 1200-1330

          - Pima Air and Space Museum tour (https://pimaair.org) 1400-1700

          - Hors d'Oeuvres, Wine/Beer compliments of the hotel 1700-1830 

          - Dinner (on your own) -- several groups usually gather together. 

            Enjoy live music and several good restaurants in the Plaza near the 

            hotel 1830-2030 

          - Hospitality Suite (Catalina Room) – Open 2100-2400 


18 Apr (Thu) – 

     AM Options

          - Hospitality Suite (Catalina Room) – Open 0900-1400 

          - Wives excursion tbd (options include)

               - Visit to DeGrazie photography and art workshop and property 

               - Shopping at La Encantada shopping center followed by 

                  lunch at one of several co-located restaurants

               - Visit to the Tohono Chul desert botanical garden with lunch 

                 at the co-located property  

          - Golf (for those that are “game”, see Eddie & Kathy Zwirko) 

          - Sabino Canyon (as desired), 20-minutes from the Hotel by car

            [$8 Parking, Tram $15 (45 minute tour), or Hike]

     PM Itinerary

          - Squadron Mtg and informal briefings – Hospitality Suite 1400-1700      

          - Banquet – Skyline Country Club 

            (Dress Business Casual; i.e., slacks and collared shirt for men)

               - 1800 Cocktails

               - 1900 Dinner 

               - 2030 Distinguished Speaker – "Smiler" Ed Eberhart

               - 2100 Squadron Photos 

          - Hospitality Suite (Catalina Room) – Open 2200-2400 


19 Apr (Fri) – Brunch (Plaza restaurants), and RTB 

Shirts & Coins

 Bring your SHIRTS & COINS if you have them; otherwise I’ll have extra coins (ordered 40 more from Incirlik), and shirts can be ordered through Bob Connelly (see below).   

  

496TFS Golf / Polo Shirts – Bob Connelly (bc13tfs@aol.com, 803 468-8350)

Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue, Lt Blue, Royal Blue and Pink (for ladies only). 

Note: Black is preferred.  

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL 

Note: Ladies shirts tend to fit snug so highly recommend ordering one size above normal. 

Standard shirt has the SQ patch on the right breast and the Nose-on F-4 silhouette with name or callsign underneath.  For ladies, if desired the F-4 can be replaced with “Sweetheart Wings”.  The shirts are high quality. 

  

Cost is $58 for sizes S thru XL.  For each “X” over XL add $3.


Send Bob a heads-up email with your order info (496TFS, size, color, name or callsign), then mail a check for the amount to: 

     Bob Connelly 

     5844 Fish Road

     Dalzel, SC 29040

You can also contact him if you want something special or have questions. 

Order DEADLINE is payment received 1 Apr 24 to ensure timely delivery! 

ATTENDEES

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