2010

December 5 2010 This parade has now become another annual event for us. It is not a big town, but just about everyone who lives there comes out to watch. The military vehicles are always very popular with the crowd. We always enjoy this one. This year we won 1st place! This year we had

November 28 2010 Lightly attended, but we still had fun. For those in attendance it was as much about radios as it was about vehicles, since all were radio equipped. Lee K brought his splendid Humvee, Rory and Patrick C were in David’s M1009, Sam R brought M1009 and M101A2 trailer. After lunch when we

November 13 2010 The Lone Star MVPA supported the Bastrop Car and Veterans Event in Bastrop Texas. The Event was 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Our location was on the street in front of the Bastrop county Court House. Set up across from us was the Vietnam guys from G Company. They had erected camo

November 13 2010 In attendance: Rick H w/GPW Glen V. We showed up along with G Company at 0800 and set up next to the ceremony tent. At 0900 the ceremony started. It was a nice program but short. Following the ceremony, we were released while the public started 90 trees in the park. The

November 12-14 2010 AAR Pending

November 11 2010 We had a total of 21 vehicles showing up for the parade. A great turn out. We gathered in the TEX DOT parking lot and got organized. As we started to go to the bridge for the line up, some of us had a little trouble getting started. My M38A1 flooded and

November 9 2010 On Tuesday, 9 November,2010, I represented the LSMVPA at the Veterans Day recognition held at the Texas Comptroller Building. My contact was Kathy Hendly, who arranged for me to install our “fallen hero” exhibit in the Lobby. I was given a reserved parking place directly in front of the building entrance to

November 7 2010 This year we were invited to participate in the 2nd annual Cedar Park Veteran’s Memorial at the Elizabeth Milburn Park in Cedar Park This was an open house event for the public with displays set up by the various military branches, first responders from the police, fire and EMS crews along with

November 6 2010 In attendance: Sam R w/M1009 Scott P w/M35 (without fuel!) Rick H w/ GPW Herb T w/GPW Madison H w/M37 Danny K w M37 Scott S w/M38A1 Fred H w/Navy jeep We arrived Saturday morning at about 1100 and parked in our assigned locations for the event. Herb and Rick parked at

October 31 2010 Halloween! Those attending were dressed period correct for their vehicles. Panda wore her WW2 nurse uniform. Charles H brought his M1009; Clint D, Scott P and Sam R brought M35A2s, Sam towing his M105A3 trailer; Rory and Panda brought the M813A1. Pictures by Sam R.

October 9 2010 In attendance: Sam R w/M35 Rory C w/M1009 and 5 Ton Scott P w/M35 Rick H w/ GPW Berry F. w/ Harley and Telegraph equipment. Ed,s Gun Truck We arrived Friday afternoon and parked in our assigned location for the night. The next day (Saturday) we moved to co-locate with G Company

September 26 2010 Fairly light crowd and car turnout (football season to blame I think), we mustered three M1009 (one with M101 trailer) and the triumphant debut of Lee K’s new baby, a gen-u-ine USMC M998 HMMWV! All in attendance had working radios as well! We had some lookers, Lee got most of the press

September 18-19 2010 The Lone Star MVPA supported the “G” company Vietnam reenactors at the LBJ ranch for the Birddog Fly-In. The Fly-In event has been held at this location in the past but It was the first time That “G” company was invited. The hopes is to grow the Event into a major yearly

September 11 2010 In attendance: Sam R w/M1009 Rory C w/M1009 This event was done with the Alamo MVPA. Pictures by Sam R.

July 25 2010 Attended by Glen V with his Jeep; Charles H with his M1009 pulling M101 trailer; Rory C and Panda in David’s M1009; Sam R with his M109A3; and a friend of Sam’s who brought a newly acquired M35A2. A HOT day!

July 4, 2010 Great turn out today at Lakeway with 14 or 15 vehicles and several other members came along for the ride. The weather held, spectators lined both sides of the street for over a mile and there was over one hundred numbered units in the parade. Way to go guys.

July 4, 2010 West Lake Hills 4th of July Parade – 04JUL10 John Co M151A1 Local 4th of July parade that includes WLH police department, Travis county fire district #1and civilian vehicles and floats, my M151, boy scouts and WLH families and friends. It’s a nice little parade with great Austin Honey Ham breakfast tacos

July 4, 2010 Date: 04JUL2010 Location: SW Austin/Western Oaks subdivision Attendees: Herb T (’43 Ford GPW), Scott S (’53 M38A1) Herb and Scott attended a small local neighborhood parade for the celebration of Independence Day on July 4th. Under the threat of damp skies resulting from the last pieces of Hurricane Alex, the radar was

July 3, 2010 Rollingwood 4th of July Parade – 03JUL10 John C M151A1 Local 4th of July parade that includes Rollingwood police department, Travis county fire district #1, custom hot rods and civilian vehicles and floats, my M151, boy scouts and Rollingwood families and friends.

June 27 2010 Another fine Texas day for a car show. We had what is now our usual spot. Madison had his beautiful M37 with the canvas on. David C, Caitlin C, and Sam R brought their M1009s, Sam with his M416 in tow. Rory and Patrick C brought the M813A1 5-ton. Clint D and