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2026 National Reunion

Thank you to every Marine, Corpsman, family member, and friend who joined us in Washington, DC, August 5–9, 2026.

Hilton Arlington National Landing

The 1/9 returns to formation

Marines and Corpsmen. Families and friends. From the jungles of Vietnam to the streets of Ramadi. From Desert Storm to Helmand. Whether you carried the name or stood beside someone who did, you're part of this.

You've carried the name. Now carry it forward. The Walking Dead lives, and we walk together.

Next National Reunion

New Orleans, 2028

The next National Reunion will be in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2028. Dates and venue are still to come. Watch the Events Calendar and your email for the announcement.

Looking back

Five days in Washington, 2026

Wednesday

Arrivals, registration, evening welcome reception

Thursday

Registration, Arlington National Cemetery, and dinner at the National Museum of the Marine Corps

Friday

Vietnam Wall Memorial, Friday night parade at 8th & I

Saturday

Memorial Service, Family and Friends Social, Members' Business Meeting, Social Hour with Cash Bar, Banquet Dinner and Auction

Sunday

Farewells and departures