Heritage League of the 2nd Air Division
93rd Bombardment Group Association
467th Bombardment Group Association
Annual Joint Reunion/Convention
Colorado Springs, CO October 17 – 21, 2024 (with optional add-on October 21 & 22)
This year the Heritage League has partnered with the 93rd Bomb Group Association and the 467th Bomb Group Association for our annual Convention. All three organizations share the same interest and enthusiasm in preserving the legacy and memory of the people who took part in the bombing campaigns in Africa and Europe during WWII. We are looking forward to making new friends and sharing time together.
Our theme this year is “The Wild Blue Yonder” in recognition of the establishment of the United States Air Force Academy in 1954—70 years ago. We will develop the theme through presentations and speakers to explore the academy’s importance to today’s Air Force. Veterans of the 8th Air Force were advocates for the establishment of a school dedicated to the study of war in the air.
Registration for the convention/reunion is $410. This covers four dinners, two lunches, meeting room rental, transportation, entrance fees, Color Guard meals, memorial wreaths and other incidental expenses.
Our optional add-on tour explores all that Colorado Springs has to offer. It includes the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Seven Falls, the Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge and Route Railroad. We end at the Cave of the Winds.
If you know anyone who might be interested in attending our reunion/convention please feel free to pass on an invitation to attend. All are welcome.
Important dates:
September 23: Deadline for hotel reservations. After that date, the hotel will release any remaining rooms. See Hotel Reservations.
September 25: Registration forms and payment due. See Reunion Registration and Payment.
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Reunion Schedule
Here's a PDF of the reunion schedule. You can download the PDF by clicking the Download icon at the top of the window:
Optional Add-On Tour Details
As we have done twice before, we are going to have an optional two-day add-on tour titled “Colorado Springs Fall Beauty” on October 21-22 to explore the beautiful natural beauty of Colorado.
We will ride the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, tour Seven Falls, travel to the Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge, ride the Royal Gorge Railroad. We conclude with a tour of the Cave of the Winds.
Here's a more detailed itinerary of the add-on tour. You can download the PDF by clicking the Download icon at the top of the window:
Participants can retain their rooms at the Embassy Suites and enjoy a hearty breakfast to start the day. Transportation and event entrance fees are included in the Fall Beauty Add-On. Time will be provided for lunch and dinner on your own.
Each participant will pay $310 for two days. The add-on tour is open to everyone and is part of your online and paper registration forms.
Reunion Registration and Payment
Registration is now closed.
Reunion registration refund policy
Last minute cancellations can cause significant loss to the groups. This loss occurs because we must guarantee your attendance to the hotel relative to all meals and other related costs. When you don't show, we still are charged for meals and other expenses.
The committee recognizes that there will always be unforeseen events beyond your control, and we truly regret your personal inconvenience. However, the committee has decided that we must stay with our policy of "pay as you go" for reunion costs.
We reviewed the choices: we could either add an extra amount to everyone's fees to cover last minute cancellations, or we could set a deadline date for cancellations after which the fees paid cannot be refunded.
No refund will be made after October 5th.
Hotel Reservations
Deadline for special reservation pricing: Monday, September 23.
Hotel:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
7290 Commerce Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 599-9100
To secure the group rate, be sure to state you are with the 93rd Bomb Group Association Reunion Block. If you encounter any problems or need assistance our Hotel Coordinator is Sheri Neely, (719) 955-6807.
Room Rate:
$155.00 plus tax of 12.5% per night ($174.38 inclusive).
This rate is good from Monday 10/14 – Thursday 10/24. The group rate is the same for either King or Queen Suites.
Includes:
- Made to order breakfast
- Complimentary internet access
- Complimentary daily evening reception
- Fitness center
- Heated indoor pool
- On-site laundry
- Complimentary parking.
Reservations can be canceled without penalty up to 48 hours prior to arrival.
Travel to Colorado Springs and the Hotel
Two airports are available:
- Colorado Springs Airport (COS), located 14 miles away.
- Denver International Airport (DEN), located 60 miles away.
There are no complimentary hotel or other shuttles available from either airport. Taxi, Uber, Lyft, or private shuttle are available.