2011-2021 Reunions
2011
Reunion at Cherry Point
And for those who picked up a copy of the air station newspaper, The Windsock, how appropriate to see this item highlighting the VMF-115 Panther jets of yesteryear.
2014
October 1-4, Reunion at Branson, MO in
Partnership with The Marine Air Groups Reunion
Thanks to this fine group of Aviation Marines for making us feel so welcome. Here is the 115 Group following the Friday night dinner at the Plaza View Restaurant at the Grand Plaza Hotel & Conference Center.
Front,l-r:Tucker, Ord, 51; Van Dalsen, Pilot, 46-48; Miller, Maint. Off., 67-68; McCarty, P/P, 68-71
Center,l-r:Kittrell, Radar, 71-72; Parker, Hyd, 66-67; Brady, Elec, 71-72; Smith, Hyd, 71-72
Back,l-r:Gibson, P/P, 75-76; Kaas, P/Capt, 80-83; Yahner, P/P, 69-70; Young, Elec, 67-68; Scanlan, P/P, 70-71; Norris, Elec, 70-71; Gronniger, Radar, 74-75
2015
Reunion at Gettysburg, PA
Lunch with General and Mrs. Grant at Hickory Bridge Farm
Reunion Dinner at Dobbins House
2018
Reunion at Cleveland, Ohio
What a fantastic time - Marines from four decades (60's, 70's, 80's and 90's) enjoyed an outstanding weekend. Thanks to Ray Yahner and Rich Renock for orchestrating the activities. Kudos to Jim Brady and Mike Hadley for the Ready Room food and drinks. Dave Kaas is to be acknowledged for securing the customized 75th Anniversary t-shirts. And thanks to Patti Kaas for the many tasks she handles - registering, communications, hotel & banquet details, etc. Most of all, thanks to the Marines and their guests for making the time to join in the fun. It is most gratifying to hear story-after-story, from air crew officers and maintenance men alike, of how VMFA-115 has impacted our lives.
2021
Reunion at Pensacola, FL
Thanks to all the members and guests who attended the 2021 Reunion in Pensacola. Our planners, Jim Brady and Dave and Patti Kaas, really did an exceptional job. The Association can't say "thank you" enough for your support as we continue the tradition of conducting yearly reunions which started over 30 years ago.
2012
Reunion at Santa Barbara, California
Pictured: Dave Horne, Ed Blanchard, Phil Correia, Bob Boehle, Bill Hodson, Rex Pardo, Les Kushner.
Not pictured; Frank Zaccaginio.
2013
November 7-10, Reunion at Beaufort, SC
Lt. Col. Patrick and the Silver Eagles extended an invitation for us to join them in their celebration of 70 years of continuous active service to the Corps. VMFA-115 held 3 Main Events surrounding this year’s reunion. On Friday, November 8, the squadron hosted an Open House at the 115 hangar followed by a Social at the O-Club celebrating our Anniversary. Saturday the squadron sponsored a Golf Tournament at The Legends Course on Parris Island. And the reunion weekend wrapped up in style Sunday, Nov.10, as many of the Alumni joined the Silver Eagles at The VMFA-115 Marine Corps Birthday Ball at The Westin Hilton Head Resort and Spa. What a great time! A special thanks to CWO2 Kenneth Middendorf for his diligence and attention to detail as the Point Man for the squadron. Thanks for tending to all our requests. And thanks also, to all the Silver Eagle Family for making us feel so welcome. We admire your service to the Corps and our country and we really like your squadron a lot!
2016
Reunion at Colorado Springs, Colorado
Most of our group following the Dinner Banquet.
We were welcomed by Army, Navy and Air Force Officers and our guest speaker was a Marine, Bob "Hawk" Hollingsworth, Major General, Retired.
Visiting with the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Carson.
Our group by one of their Blackhawks.
And a perfect day to visit The Petersen Air and Space Museum
and The National Museum of World War II Aviation.
2017
Reunion at Norfolk, Virginia
Another well organized event with lots of interesting things to see and do. Thanks to Dave and Patti Kaas for hosting and lining up such a fun time for us all to enjoy in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. Most of all, thanks to the members and their guests for making the annual trip with us.
2019
Reunion at Beaufort, SC
Fantastic doesn't begin to describe the manner in which VMFA-115 treated us over the three days we spent with them. In addition to opening their headquarters, hangar and flightline to us, they arranged visits to a Parris Island Graduation, a tour of the F-35B training squadron and time in the F-18 simulators. And we were able to visit personally with anyone from the CO, LtCol Hipp, on down enjoying one-to-one conversations about today's mission of the squadron and the personnel who make it happen.
The presence of the 50th Anniversary group of Pilots and RIOs who served in Chu Lai in 1969-1970 was an added bonus for the Vietnam Veterans in attendance as they were able to get reacquainted with some of the Aircrews with whom they were counterparts with all those years ago.
The reunion wrapped with a gala dinner in Beautiful Downtown Beaufort and a most inspiring speaker, LtGen Walsh.
Thank you, Silver Eagles, for such a wonderful time celebrating our 76th Anniversary. You really treated us super special, it was a reunion we will not soon forget.