Hey anybody know the Washington DC area?I'm going on the honor flight on the 14 15 16 September, we are staying at the Crystal Gateway Marriott and at the same time my view Nam reunion is at the Sheraton Reston hotel in VA.I'm planing on sneaking over there in the evening,but I don't know the best way to get there,or how far it is.can anybody help? 
Honor flight
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Google maps says its 22 miles and 26 minutes away. There is a Metro station very close to your hotel though, and there is a stop in Reston, so you may be able to make that work too. It is a bit of a hike from the metro to the Restonhotel though...
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Crystal city is close to metro. Could metro to restin the uber over from there. Uber all the way is option of course. Taxi would likely be expensive
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Btw, that is awesome. My Dad who was a WWII vet had the opportunity to participate less than a year before he passed away. He never stopped talking about it.
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Google maps says its 22 miles and 26 minutes away. There is a Metro station very close to your hotel though, and there is a stop in Reston, so you may be able to make that work too. It is a bit of a hike from the metro to the Restonhotel though...
Second the metro, but also a metro pass allows use of the buses in the same system. Look up the DC Metro website, they have some good maps.
Thank you for your service, sir. Have a great trip.
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Hey anybody know the Washington DC area?I'm going on the honor flight on the 14 15 16 September, we are staying at the Crystal Gateway Marriott and at the same time my view Nam reunion is at the Sheraton Reston hotel in VA.I'm planing on sneaking over there in the evening,but I don't know the best way to get there,or how far it is.can anybody help?
That is awesome that you have the opportunity to participate in this. First, let me thank you for your service. Second, which branch did you serve in?
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Thanks DW Slusher,I was usmc 64 68 with 3rd 8 inch howitzer batt,0811,what was your MOS?
I was a 2171...electro optical ordnance repairer...I worked on the sights for the Howitzers. Semper Fi brother!
In addition to the Howitzers, I repaired all the sights/electronics on the M1A1 tank, NVGs, and TOW missile systems....just thought I should add that.
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that is great info,thank you all.
Contact @TheRock we works in DC at the Pentagon and may be able to help you out also.
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@Zeeboo which day are you looking to sneak over there? If at all possible, I will pick you up and take you!!
This is why I love this family, people helping people just because they want too.
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This isn't a shameless plug but I know American Airlines has participated with this in the past and the local Miami Dade police dept make it a big deal (as I think it is) they escort the busses into the airport and give the veterans a very warm welcome before getting on the airplane. Makes me proud to be an American when I see something like this.
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