101st Airborne Division — Firebase Ripcord — Vietnam 1970
Ripcord Reunion 2026
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
October 25 – 29, 2026 — Ellie Resort by Hilton
⚠ Hotel deadline: September 11, 2026 — Reserve your room now ↓
Dates
Oct 25–29, 2026
Sunday arrival • Thursday departure
Location
Myrtle Beach, SC
Ellie Resort by Hilton
Registration Fee
$150 per adult
$35 for children under 18
Hotel Rate
$141 / night
Incl. resort charge + tax • reserve by Sept 11
Reunion Agenda
Schedule of Events
| Day | Events |
|---|---|
| Sunday October 25 |
1200 hrs — Hospitality suite opens Self-guided tours & shopping |
| Monday October 26 |
AM — Golf outing (separate fee, see below) 1200 hrs — Hospitality suite opens • self-guided tours 6:30 PM — Legends in Concert Theatre — $27 per ticket ⚠ If you plan to attend the Legends show, please indicate on the registration form below so Frank can coordinate tickets in advance. |
| Tuesday October 27 |
1200 hrs — Hospitality suite opens 1730 hrs — Hot Hors D’Oeuvres & Ladies Auction Snacks, beverages, beer & wine included in registration fee |
| Wednesday October 28 |
1100 hrs — Association business meeting • hospitality room 1700 hrs — Reunion Dinner with cash bar 2200 hrs — Dinner concludes Dinner included in registration fee |
| Thursday October 29 |
Homeward bound — safe travels ✈ |
Coffee, tea, and pastries available in the hospitality room every morning. Hot breakfast is not included in the hotel rate.
Accommodations
Hotel Reservations
Ellie Resort by Hilton — Myrtle Beach, SC
$110 + daily resort charge = $141 total per night (plus tax)
Group Code: 904 Firebase Ripcord Association
Call 800-774-1500 — ask for Hotel Reservations and mention the group code
Hotel reservations are made separately from your reunion registration. Contact the hotel directly.
Reserve Online at Hilton →
⚠ Reservation deadline: September 11, 2026 — After this date, group rate rooms may not be available. Book early!
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Registration Fees
Adult RegistrationCovers Tuesday Hors D’Oeuvres, snacks, beer & wine, plus Wednesday dinner
$150
Child RegistrationChildren under 18
$35
Monday Golf OutingSeparate fee — indicate interest on form below
TBD
Monday Legends Theatre ShowPurchased separately at the venue
$27
Registration Form
Register for the 2026 Reunion
Fill out this form and mail your check payable to “RIPCORD ASSOCIATION” to Peter Meloro at the address below. When you click Submit you will see a confirmation message right on this page. Both Frank and Pete will be notified automatically.
✉ Mail Your Check To:
Peter Meloro
107 Maple Drive
Spring Lake Hts, NJ 07762
Make checks payable to: RIPCORD ASSOCIATION
Questions?
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Hotel Reservations
Ellie Resort by Hilton
Group Code: 904 Firebase Ripcord Association
Ripcord Association — 2026 Reunion Registration
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — October 25–29, 2026
Full Name
Email Address
Street Address
City
State & ZIP
Unit in Vietnam
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Family Members (for name tags)
Number of Adults ($150 each)
_______ adults × $150 = $________Children Under 18 ($35 each)
_______ children × $35 = $________ I have not received a Ripcord Coin
I need a Name Tag and Lanyard
I will play in the Monday Golf Outing
I plan to attend the Monday Legends Theatre show ($27/ticket) — please contact me to coordinate
TOTAL ENCLOSED: $__________ (Make check payable to: RIPCORD ASSOCIATION)