The World War 2 Guys were invited to be a part of the 2nd Infantry Division Association's 93rd National Reunion which took place at Omaha's Downtown DoubleTree Hotel from September 16-20.  Members of our group dressed in military uniforms depicting several eras of the 2nd Infantry Division's proud history.  We were also invited to set up display tables to exhibit uniforms, field equipment, weapons, personal effects, insignia, photographs, and printed materials of the division from World War I up through the 1970's.  Dave, Will, Jeff, Matt, Eric, Eli and Darrell were all able to attend the event on Friday which quickly turned into one of the most memorable and rewarding days in our unit's history.  We spent time throughout the day talking with 2nd Division veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam-era vets who patrolled the dangerous Korean DMZ.  We were honored to eat lunch with two veterans who shared stories with us as we ate.  Members of our unit were also invited to attend the division's annual Memorial service where the remember all of their comrades who have passed over the course of the past year.  It was an unbelievable experience and one that none of us will ever forget.  The National Reunion is being held in San Antonio, Texas in 2015... it's a long way from Omaha, but it would be worth the trip to spend some more time with these guys!!!

The World War 2 Guys took part in the 54th Annual Ralston Independence Day Parade on Friday, July 4.  In attendance this year were Dave, Jeff, Matt, Eric, Kevin, Tyler, Avery and our newest member Eli.  For the parade this year we had a World War II Jeep, compliments of Dave's friend Rob, and it even came complete with a pin-up girl sitting in the back, Rob's daughter!  The patriotic crowd seemed bigger than ever with gorgeous, sunny weather throughout the day.  Be sure to view the photos at full size to read more about each one.

The men of the 2nd I.D. gathered for our 10th Annual Armed Forces Day exhibit at Cabela's LaVista on Saturday, May 17.  The weather was sunny and gorgeous but a little cold in the morning - I wore long johns under my jungle fatigues.  Jeff, Dave, Will and I displayed a wide variety of uniforms, weapons and equipment from early World War II up through Vietnam.  My primary focus this year was portraying a 1970 Marine in Vietnam, so this technically qualifies as my Uniform of the Month for May.  It was a great day and my wife and kids even got to come up and hang out for a while.  We're all looking forward to our next event which will be D-Day at the Durham Museum on June 8.