Monday, October 13, 2014

New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway

Det-4 Military Symposium


Our Symposium will be at the NEW ORLEANS MARRIOTT METAIRIE at LAKEWAY.  

Det 4 alumni & guests can book at the Marriott web-site at (504) 836-5253.

There has been some confusion about the rate with Marriott.  Will Holohan has it worked out but act now. You can call Kenneth Fisher at Sales and Marketing direct at 504-846-4543 to make the reservation for $154 a night. 

Free internet/ wi-fi to Marriott Marquis members. 

This specific Marriott is called NEW ORLEANS MARRIOTT METAIRIE at LAKEWAY. It is 8 miles from downtown. It is on Lake Pontchartrain.

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3838 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002

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Directions - Airport to the Hotel


Estimated Travel Time:  10.1 mi, 17 min driving



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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, LA
  • Depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, LA
  • 0.3 mi
    Turn left onto US-61 / Airline Dr
    Days Inn on the corner
  • 0.5 mi
    Turn left onto Airport Access Rd
  • 1.9 mi
    Take ramp right and follow signs for I-10 East
  • 4.9 mi
    At exit 228take ramp right for Causeway Blvd North toward Mandeville
  • 2.4 mi
    Make a U-turn at 5th St
  • 317 ft
    Arrive at near N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002
    The last intersection is N Causeway BlvdIf you reach 6th St, you've gone too far
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near N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002


DIRECTIONS TO THE FRENCH QUARTER




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Estimated Travel Time:
9.2 mi, 15 min driving
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near N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002
  • Depart N Causeway Blvd toward 6th St
  • 0.9 mi
    Take ramp right for I-10 East toward New Orleans / Baton Rouge
    Pass Hampton Inn in 0.3 mi
  • 7.3 mi
    At exit 235Atake ramp right for Orleans Ave toward Vieux Carre'
  • 0.4 mi
    Make a U-turn to stay on Basin St
  • 269 ft
    Bear right onto Toulouse St
  • 0.4 mi
    Turn left onto Chartres St
  • 359 ft
    Arrive at French Quarter, LA
    The last intersection is Wilkinson StIf you reach St Peter St, you've gone too far
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French Quarter, LA

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Marine OCS



The grandson of a friend of mine is in OCS.  You can follow their progress on line at the link below.

Women are very integrated into the Company. This photo is from their third week of training.  

Most officers come to OCS straight from college graduation. 

https://www.trngcmd.usmc.mil/OCS/Pages/OCC-217_Charlie.aspx


Saturday, September 20, 2014

The National WWII Museum New Orleans

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NEWS:

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The National WWII Museum Voted TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Attraction

TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site, has announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice Awards based on feedback from millions of TripAdvisor travelers. The National WWII Museum, currently ranked #1 of 150 New Orleans attractions on the site, was named #4 museum in the United States and #11 museum worldwide — up three spots from our rankings in both categories in the 2013 poll!
Follow us on Twitter @wwiitoday for regular updates on 70th anniversaries in America’s WWII story featuring images, oral histories and artifacts from the Museum’s collection.
Visit our calendar for information on upcoming programs and events at the Museum or sign up for our email list to receive regular updates.

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FEATURED EVENTS:

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Lunchbox Lecture
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tom Gibbs presents "The 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu." Pre-order your lunch and pick it inThe Soda Shop before the next lecture. Call 528-1944 x 210 for the daily soup and sandwich special and to place your order!
Meet the Author
Thursday, September 25, 2014
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
The Art of Gaman by Delphine Hirasuna
The Art of Gaman relates how the internees practiced the discipline of gaman enduring the seemingly impossible with patience and dignity by creating objects of beauty and utility out of scrap and found materials. Author Delphine Hirasuna presents. RSVP now.
Smithsonian Museum Day
Saturday, September 27, 2014
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
As a Smithsonian affiliate, The National WWII Museum is proud to promote local culture and education with free admission on Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live.
Advance tickets required. Reserve your tickets today.
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TAKE ACTION:

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WHAT'S ON:

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September 24, 2014
White Glove Wednesdays 
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
September 24, 2014
Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour 
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Stage Door Canteen
September 24, 2014
Pub Quiz 
6:00 pm ‐ 8:00 pm
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September 24, 2014
"America's Wartime Sweethearts: A Tribute to The Andrews Sisters" 
11:45 am buffet seating
Stage Door Canteen
September 25, 2014
Meet the Author - "The Art of Gaman" by Delphine Hirasuna 
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stage Door Canteen
September 26, 2014
"Thanks for the Memories: Bob Hope and His All-Star Pacific Tour" 
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Stage Door Canteen
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CONNECT:

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MUSEUM BLOG:

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Between 1941 and 1945, WWII touched and shaped every aspect of American life. For the average high school student, there were more questions about their future than answers. Many joined the service before they even graduated; others were drafted or joined upon completing their education. Those who remained on the home front often put aside […] Read More
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Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. In recognition of those who suffered as POWs in WWII, we would like to highlight a special recent addition to the Museum’s collection and the wonderful connections that the donation of this material set into motion. We are contacted daily by families of those who served in WWII with questions about artifacts in their possession. […] Read More
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As we continue our journey through The Road to Berlin, we stop next at what will be an extraordinary immersive gallery space, the month-long Battle of the Bulge – the US Army’s largest battle of World War II.  Grappling with bitterly cold weather, more than 30 divisions and 600,000 men fought desperately to halt the […] Read More
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FEATURED ARTIFACT:

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High School Yearbooks from WWII

“Every day many men in the flower of their manhood die in battle.” So begins the introduction to ten pages of memorials to former students and alumni in President William McKinley High School’s Class of 1944 yearbook. Yearbooks from the WWII era offer a perspective on a world in upheaval that is both rich and uniquely personal. Of special note is alumnus Shigeo ‘Joe’ Takata, the first Japanese American to die fighting in WWII. Sgt. Takata, a member of the 100th Infantry Battalion, was killed in action on 29 September 1943 in the Salerno to Cassino Campaign.

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FOCUS ON:

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D-Day Timeline

For over two and a half years the Allies planned and gathered their military strength to hurl into the decisive amphibious invasion of northern France and strike a mortal blow against the empire of Nazi Germany. In anticipation, Adolf Hitler stockpiled reserves across French coastlines into the Atlantic Wall defenses, determined to drive the Allied forces back into the sea. There will be no second chance for the Allies: the fate of their cause hangs upon this decisive day.
Here are pieces of the story of D-Day, told through the words and eyes of those who were there.