All KDVA Members, spouses and supporters of the ROK-U.S. Alliance are welcome – the Reunion and most meals are free! If you haven’t joined KDVA yet, it’s free! Sign up here: https://kdva.vet/members/
With open arms, we invite all KDVA Members, spouses and supporters of the ROK-U.S. Alliance to join us in honoring our Veterans, fostering friendships, and forging new connections. Together, we can commemorate our shared history and experiences, celebrate our contributions, and look towards a future to work for the Alliance and our Veterans.
Prepare to be inspired by stories from Veterans and Alliance leaders, informative sessions with KDVA partners, and opportunities to connect with fellow members and their guests. Your presence at the 2024 KDVA Reunion and Alliance & Veterans Conference will not only enrich your own experience but contribute to the strength and vitality of the alliance we hold dear.
Join us in Washington, D.C., as we come together in solidarity, respect, and gratitude. Your participation will make this gathering truly memorable and impactful.
LET US KNOW WHAT ACTIVITIES YOU PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN – REGISTER TODAY!
WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO:
Thursday, October 10, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Icebreaker Reception at Mayflower Hotel (Mezzanine)
Friday, October 11, 2024
8:30-9:00 a.m. KDVA Reunion Check-in and Refreshments at Mayflower Hotel (Grand Ballroom)
9:00-9:10 a.m. Welcome Remarks from KDVA and KUSAF
- General (Retired) Curtis Scaparrotti, Chairman & President, Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA)
- General (Retired) Leem, Ho Young, President, Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation (KUSAF)
9:10-10:20 a.m. KDVA Networking Forum, Part 1: KDVA Partners
- MPVA
- KUSAF
- KEI
- Military Women’s Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation
- The Korea Society
- Stimson Center / 38 North
- Honor Flight Network
10:35-11:45 a.m. KDVA Networking Forum, Part 2: ROK Companies
- Hanwha
- KAI
- LG
- LIG Nex 1
- Hyundai-Rotem
11:45-12:00 p.m. PBS Documentary about Korea
12:15-1:15 p.m. Lunch: Guest Speaker
- The Honorable Tanya J. Bradsher, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
1:30-3:00 p.m. Korea Veterans & KDVA Members Stories
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Colonel (Retired) Robert de Marcellus, Korean War Veteran
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Colonel (Retired) Paul Manchak, Korean War Veteran
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Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Bob Henault, Korea Defense Veteran
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Captain Hank Kim, Korea Defense Veteran
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Song Pak Stisher, Korea Defense Veteran
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James Pierce, Former Foreign Service Officer
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Celine Mahne, Former KDVA Intern
3:15-4:45 p.m. Panel: “3D (Defense and Diplomacy Dialogue): CFC Commanders and Ambassadors Forum”
- Ambassador Harry Harris, Former U.S. Ambassador
- General (Retired) Robert Abrams, Vice Chairman, Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA)
- General (Retired) Jung, Seung Jo, Former CFC Commander, Honorary President, Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation (KUSAF)
- Markus Garlauskas, Director of Indo-Pacific Security Initiative, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Atlantic Council
5:00-5:50 p.m. Break / Social Hour (Cabinet Room)
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – KDVA & KUSAF Honors Banquet, Mayflower Hotel, Grand Ballroom
Saturday, October 12, 2024
9:00-9:15 a.m. Bus from Mayflower Hotel to Korean War Veterans Memorial
9:30-10:30 a.m. Wreath Laying Ceremony and Visit Korean War Veterans Memorial
10:45-11:00 a.m. Bus back to Mayflower Hotel for check out Reunion and Alliance & Veterans Conference Concludes
HOTEL ROOMING BLOCK:
The Mayflower Hotel – Available Discounted Dates – Thursday, Oct. 10 – Sunday, Oct. 13
Discounted Group Rate – USD 229.00 +Taxes & Fees
Online and phone reservations will be accepted until Friday, September 20, 2024, at 5 pm.
To book through our discounted room block, please click the following link:
https://book.passkey.com/e/50869647 or Call Reservations Toll Free: 877-212-5752
