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Join the Peshawar Air Station Alumni Association.  Click the logo above to vsit the PASAA webpage for all the details.

 

Link to Major Las Vegas Attractions

Link to Hampton Inn Tropicana Hotel

Nellis AFB Link

Creech AFB Link

 
Reunion Attendees as reported by Will Dresser
(as of April 23, 2016)
Michael & Hilary Baily
Robert Baker
James & Dianne Basso
Ed & Barbara Bauer
Joe & Joanne Bodziony
Mark & Jenny Boyd
Lenard Briggs
Bob & Edna Burnett
Thomas & Iris Davis
Fred & Pat Dietrich
Will Dresser
Thomas & Nancyeve Fallon
Robert & Ellen Fovall
Russ & Carol Grassl
Dennis Gunsolus
Dave & Janice Holliday
Bob Haines
Steve & Rocky Humphrey
Frank & Sallie Johnston
Wayne & Julie Matthews
Bill & Christine McClary
Dennis & Ann Mills
David & Wanda Mitchell
Jim Moore
Patrick Mower & Gene Snyder
Brian (Mike) Mulloy
Edmund & Joanne Neete
Leonard & Laurie Nelson
Charles (Jim) Rogers
Tim & Joan Sheehan
Randy Sitton
Steve & Bonnie Smart
Tommy Smart
Don Smith
Reginald & Julie Stephens
Edward Tremaine
Jim Valentine
Jim Wesley & Nanete Laurion
Larry & Maryann White
Tom Zacchini
 
 
 
 
 
    Peshawar Air Station

"Uniting the Past with the Present Through Goodwill and Friendship"

"Freedom Through Vigilance"

         2016 Alumni Reunion      

 

 

Hampton Inn Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas NV - Hotel Exterior

Hampton Inn Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV.

 

Schedule of Events

Thursday, 28 April

 1:00PM

Arrivals throughout the day - FREE Shuttle service from the Airport to the Hampton Inn.  Check-in begins, name tag pickup and gathering of attendees. 

 4:00PM - 11:00PM

Meet and greet, nametag pick-up, and gathering of attendees in the common area adjacent to the hotel lobby, bar and outside pool.  No formal reunion function scheduled.

Friday, 29 April

6:00AM - 10:00AM

Free breakfast served at the Hampton

Check-in continues for late arrivals

10:00AM

Nellis AFB Tour - Event cancelled per Will Dresser - Alternative activity being planned.     

Assemble for tour at Nellis AFB.  Roundtrip bus transportation required to minimize amount of vehicles entering the base.  Cost will be determined once final headcount is known and will be collected at the reunion.  Social Security number will be required prior to arrival at the reunion if you are taking this tour.

Open Informal gathering of attendees in hotel common area.  Last shuttle returning from the Strip to Hampton before 2:00AM.
   
Saturday, 30 April
6:00AM - 10:00AM Free breakfast served at the Hampton
10:00AM The morning and most of the afternoon is free time for smaller gatherings or tours.  (The Mob Museum, Atomic Testing Museum, Hoover Dam, and others) or folks are free to head to the Strip to explore on their own.
6:00PM - 7:00PM Official Reunion Event
Cocktail Reception
(cash bar) at Hampton Inn (casual dress) followed by dinner banquet.
7:00PM Buffet Dinner Banquet.  Brief general membership meeting followed by guest speaker from Creech AFB, home of the Drone Program.   
   
   
Sunday, 01 May
Good-bye Breakfast; checkout by 11:00AM.  Free shuttle to McCarran Airport.

The Hampton Inn Tropicana, on Dean Martin Blvd., is located close to many Las Vegas attractions including the famed Las Vegas Strip.  Services include:  Complimentary Hot Buffet Breakfast; Complimentary Airport Shuttle;  Complimentary shuttle drop-off to The Strip;  Free onsite parking;  24-hour fitness center;  Relaxing outdoor heated pool and spa;  Onsite cocktail lounge and bar

 

PAS Reunions - Where Do We Go Next?

 
We have had 8 reunions to date.  Locations have been:
St. Louis, MO; Dayton, OH; San Antonio, TX; Laurel, MD; Orlando, FL; Lexington, KY; Gaithersburg, MD; Detroit, MI. and now Las Vegas, NV.
 
Your ideas and input as to the location of the next reunion is welcome.  Are you willing to help plan the next reunion?  Come to the Las Vegas reunion with your recommendations for PAS Reunion #10.

 

The 2016 Las Vegas Reunion
   
The 9th Reunion of the Alumni of the 6937th Communications Group and Peshawar Air Station is scheduled as follows:
Chairperson: Will Dresser
   
Where: Las Vegas, NV
   
Hotel: Hampton Inn Tropicana
  34975 South Dean Martin Dr.
  Las Vegas, NV  89188-1656
  (702) 948-8114 (Hotel direct line)
 

www.lasvegashamptoninn.com

   
When: Check in:  Thursday, 28 April 2016
  Check out:  Sunday, 01 May 2016
   
Room Rates: $99.00 King Bed Room
  $109.00 Two Double Beds
  Plus applicable tax per night
   

To reserve your room; - CLICK ON THIS LINK - which will access a reservation page for our group created by the hotel.  A block of rooms have been reserved for April 28, 2016 - May 1, 2016.  This booking webpage shows a default arrival date of Tuesday, April 26, so if you want to arrive early, our contracted rate will be protected.  The same applies should you want to stay a few extra days after May 1.  Just be certain you select your correct Arrival and Departure dates when booking.  The special room rate will be available until March 29th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.  Click the link above to receive our group's preferred rate.

If you wish to book your hotel reservation over the phone, call the Hampton Inn Tropicana at 702-948-8114.

Group Name: Peshawar Air Station Pakistan Veterans

Group Code:  PAK

The hotel has agreed to extend this rate for added nights before or after our scheduled dates as needed. Please advise us of your arrival and departure plans so we can possibly schedule additional activities, if needed.

We have a block of rooms (for each of the three nights of our reunion) with a cut-off date for reservations of 29 March 2016. After this date, the hotel cannot guarantee room availability. Please make your reservations as soon as possible, so more rooms can be allocated if needed. Reservations must be guaranteed by an individual's credit card, an advance first night’s deposit, or an existing account that is approved. Any guest room cancellation within 24 hours of arrival will result in a one night’s room rate charge, plus applicable taxes for each reservation cancelled.

There is a $7.00 fee per Alumni ($5.00 for each guest) to cover any miscellaneous / administrative fees.   

Our Dinner Banquet will be held on Saturday evening, April 30th.  The fee is $50 per person.

All fees must be paid by 14 April 2014. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORM. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO "Will Dresser"and MAIL TO:

 
PAS Alumni Association
c/o Will Dresser, Chairperson
5802 Ponycart Lane
North Las Vegas, NV  89031
will.dresser@yahoo.com
 

If you are in contact with former 6937th Communications Group members or anyone who was ever assigned to Peshawar Air Station, please give them our contact information and send this information to them. Please bring along any PAS memorabilia you have to share with others. Any questions about the reunion can be addressed to me. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again.

 
Best regards,

Will Dresser, Chairperson

 
Committee Members:
Gary Rutledge
 
 
 

  Registration Forms

 

Download the 2016 Registration Form here.  Two formats are available - a Microsoft Word Document (.doc) and a Adobe PDF File (.pdf).  After completing the form, enclose the appropriate fee and mail to Will Dresser.

  Registration Forms are now available. 

.pdf Version / .doc Version

 

The primary tenant of Peshawar Air Station was the 6937th Communications Group, an intelligence unit under the command of the United States Air Force Security Service.  Many other important support units, including a U.S. Army detachment, were part of the military makeup of Peshawar Air Station.

All military members, dependents, civilian contractors and all others associated with Peshawar Air Station are welcomed and encourage to attend this reunion.

 

  PAS Tenant Units

 

6937th Communication Group
2008th Communications Squadron
7219th USAF Dispensary
23rd US Army Special Operations (USASOU 23)
Office of Special Investigations (OSI)
Detachment 1, 7025 Air Postal Group
Detachment 600, 7122nd AFRTS Squadron
1037th Auditor General
7480th Supply Group

 

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