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Whether you are planning a military unit or family reunion, the Reunion Checklist can serve as an outline for your event's success. The checklist, courtesy of the Radcliff/Fort Knox Convention & Tourism Commission, is geared towards meeting the needs of any reunion. However, you can tailor it to meet your particular needs.
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Use our free Reunion Checklist Planner
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LST 574 vets tour Monday morning at LST Building
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Fort Knox unit visits offer veterans' organizations a chance to see the "New Army" from an Armor perspective while they remember the "Old Army" with their fellow comrades. A unit itinerary usually consists of a memorial ceremony, lunch at Kouma dining facility or the Fort Knox Leader's Club, a visit to the Patton Museum, a driving tour of the military installation and when available a visit to the simulators.
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The Radcliff/Fort Knox Convention and Tourism Commission offers the following services to military reunion groups (exclusively for groups utilizing Radcliff hotels and motels):
- Information on area attractions and accommodations
- Guided tour of the Patton Museum and the Fort Knox Military Installation
- Welcome packets
- Name badges
- Tourist information booth at the host hotel
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To obtain these services, a written or verbal request must be made to the Tourism Office at least 8 weeks in advance. Your request should contain:
- The number of members expected to participate
- The visit date and time of arrival
- Unit history
- A phone number and email address where the point of contact can be reached
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We recommend that initial contact with the hotels/motels be made 12 months prior to reunion date.
The Fort Knox Public Affairs Office
The Fort Knox Public Affairs Office can arrange a memorial ceremony, lunch at a dining facility with the troops, a visit to the simulators (when available) as well as other on-post activities. To begin the approval process, the Public Affairs Office must receive a request letter at least 12 weeks in advance.
The request letter should contain:
- The number of members in expected to attend
- The visit date and time of arrival
- Unit history
- A phone number and email address where the point of contact can be reached
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Fort Knox Public Affairs Office
ATTN: Community Relations Officer
Post Office Box 995
Fort Knox, Kentucky 40121
Phone: 502-624-3051
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SimNet
An acronym for "Simulated Network", the facility at Fort Knox consists of tank simulation modules, which give the actual atmosphere, and feel of tank warfare. Additionally, the "Network" consists of a satellite link-up with other installations.
For Veteran groups, and military reunions, an actual hands on visit to the SimNet is available.
The Patton Museum is recognized as the most visited attraction in Hardin County. In addition, it is rated as one of the most unique museums in the military museum system.
The Armor Unit Memorial Park consists of hundred of memorial "obelisks," containing the names of the armor units, and is visited annually by armor organizations for dedications.
Helpful Tips
- Lunch or dinner arrangements can also be made at the Fort Knox Leader's Club, by calling 502-942-8332. For planning purposes, the Club is closed on Monday.
- You may want to consider developing a hospitality room at your hotel for guests. This provides an equitable "round table" meeting area.
- If you want to distribute word about your reunion, there are a number of connections, including the National Reunion Registry and Press Service. Contact:
NRR & PS
P.O. Box 355
Bulverde, TX 78163-0355
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