Washington, DC is the heart of the American experience. From its celebrated symbols of patriotism,

monuments to the past, and aspirations for the future, our Nation’s Capital is truly awe inspiring. The

USS Mahan 2010 Reunion is your opportunity to share and remember your own American experience.

There will be many opportunities to reflect on history as you take part in a special Wreath Laying

Ceremony at Arlington Cemetery, followed by a riding tram tour of the cemetery. Your reunion program

also includes the opportunity to visit the United States Naval Academy, spend some time at the Udvar

Hazy Air & Space Museum, as well as tour the WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Memorials. Digest history,

experience the present and ponder the future of this most American of cities, during your outstanding

reunion program. Don’t miss it!

The reunion officially runs from Tuesday, October 12th until Sunday, October 17th. You will be staying

at the full service Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites located at 625 First Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The

The room rate is just $109.00 plus tax per night based on single or double occupancy. The room rate

includes breakfast served daily in the hotel restaurant . For those of you who choose to arrive early or stay

late, the same room rate is available two days prior and two days after, based on availability. Please make

your hotel reservations NOW by calling the hotel directly at 703-548-6300 between 9am-4 pm EST and ask

for in-house reservations . You may cancel up until 48 hours before arrival at no penalty. Mention that you

are with the USS Mahan Reunion to assure you are associated with our group. You may request specific

room types when you call to make your reservations (handicap accessible room, etc.). The hotel check-in

time is 3:00pm. Please, do not expect to get into your room before then. They will ask you for a deposit

or credit card number to guarantee your room reservation. The hotel is holding rooms until they sell out or

The closest airport is Washington National – Ronald Reagan (DCA). The hotel offers complimentary

shuttle service from Washington National Airport. Please use the courtesy phone in the baggage claim

area. For those of you driving to the reunion, we have negotiated complimentary parking for the duration

of the reunion.