1ST Marine Division Association 78th Reunion
August 11–17, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
Join us in our nation’s capital for the 78th Annual Reunion of the 1st Marine Division Association, hosted at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. This memorable week of camaraderie, remembrance, and celebration will feature tours, ceremonies, meetings, and special events honoring our legacy and those who served. You can register online for excursions and the banquet at: https://givebutter.com/I1BpSf
🗓️ Reunion Schedule Highlights
Monday, August 11
Arrival Day
Tuesday, August 12
Registration: 0900–1700
Daily Breakfast Buffet begins (Stars Ballroom, 0700–0830)
Wednesday, August 13
Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
Depart hotel: 0745 | Ceremony: 0915Optional Sightseeing Visit in the afternoon
$25 per person
Thursday, August 14
Trip to National Museum of the Marine Corps & Memorial Service
Depart hotel: 0900 | Return: 1645- $45 per person
- Evening: Recon Banquet & Silent Auction
Friday, August 15
Morning Memorial Service at Hotel: 0900
Committee Meetings: 1000–1200
Visit to Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum
Depart hotel: 1200 | Return: 1645- $30 per person
Evening Committee Meetings: 1700–2100
Saturday, August 16
General Membership Meeting: 1000–1200
Ladies Luncheon Buffet: 1130–1300 (Stars Ballroom)
Includes choice of sandwiches, salads, and desserts
Cost: $40 per personFarewell Reception & Dinner:
Cocktails: 1800 | Dinner: 1900–2300 (Galaxy Ballroom)
Plated dinner with chicken or beef option
Keynote Speaker: Major General T.J. Savage
Cost: $80 per person
Sunday, August 17
Final Breakfast Buffet: 0700–0830
Departures
🏛️ Venue
Sheraton Pentagon City
900 S Orme St, Arlington, VA 22204
Reservation Link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1727800902471&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true
Reservation Group Code: FMDFMDB.
Reservation Phone Number: 1-888-236-2427 (Use Group Code or mention First Marine Division)
Group Rate includes breakfast and cannot be booked through the mobile app. Please use the link or phone number above.
Front Desk: (703) 521-1900
📞 Contact Information
For questions or additional details, reach out to:
Susan Finnigan, Reunion Committee Chair