Patriot Guard Riders,

This is the Mission Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission for a Deployment Send-Off for Petty Officer First Class Michael W. Tutkus, USN, who is deploying with U.S. Navy’s River Squadron One on a Combat Tour of Duty to Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, War on Terrorism -  on Tuesday, February 13^th, 2007.  This mission is a GO; most contacts have been made, and finalizations will be complete on Monday prior to the Tuesday staging time.   Staging dates and times are good to go.

Local Departure and the Deployment Send-Off mission is on Tuesday, February 13^th, 2007; at approximately 11:00 hrs to 12:00 at the RivRon 1 Bldg, NAB Little Creek, Norfolk, Virginia.

Ride Captain: Your Lead Ride Captain for this mission is Ed “AmerBadAs” Lonecke;  Co Ride Captain is  Woody “RustPicker” Wagner, who can be reached on his cell at (757)375-9628. 

Weather: The current weather forecast for Chesapeake to Norfolk on Tuesday is a 40%  chance of Showers with the possibility of snow flurries in the late  afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s;  Dress for Cold and possibly wet weather, Iron Horses if you can. Bring flag poles & flags; flags on bikes with quick “disconnect” is ideal.  If you're not on your bike, cars are welcome, bring all the extra 3’x5’ flags you've got.

Staging Site & Time: From 10:00 hrs to 10:30 hrs at Gainsborough Square Food Lion/NFCU Parking Lot, 109 Gainsborough Square, Chesapeake, VA 23320. http://www.google.com/maps?q=687+Battlefield+Blvd+N,+Chesapeake,+VA+23320&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title

Departure: The departure time from the staging area (Alpha) to the The Tutkus Family Residence (Bravo) is approximately 10:30 hrs, and after Greetings and Salutations with Petty Officer First Class Tutkus, will proceed en-mass to NAB Little Creek, RivRon1, Norfolk, VA (Charlie).  All bikes will present a uniform appearance. Transit(s) will be conducted in a staggered formation with three second intervals between bikes. No PGR riders will depart before the Ride Captain gives the signal to “roll” from the Front Left Ride Formation position. PGR Support Vehicles (“cages”) will fall behind the Tutkus Family vehicle.

 Ride protocol:

1.  Bikes -       Large (3’x5’ U.S. Flags Rigged for Honor Ride.

                         Small(er) U.S. Flags  Rigged for Honor Ride.

                         No Flags For Honor Ride

2. Autos -      Same Flag/no Flag order same as bikes.

Destination: From the Staging Point Parking Lot (Alpha) to The Tutkus Residence (Bravo) to River Squadron One, located on Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Norfolk, VA (Charlie). We will be required to pass Base Security Access Point, Gate Three from Shore Drive.  All PGR Contingent will NEED to be in the possession of a Valid Drivers License with appropriate Endorsement (motorcycle); Proof of Insurance; Valid Registration; Proof of successful completion of MSF Safety Course.  Appropriate Gear for base will be DOT and/or SNELL approved Helmet; Full fingered Gloves; Long Sleeve (brightly colored) shirt and/or Jacket; Full length Trousers; Footwear the protects feet and ankles; Reflective Vest MAY BE REQUIRED To gain Access for Bike Riders . All Amphibious Base Access and Exits will be via GATE 3. Upon Base departure, we will proceed to Food Lion # 0487 Parking Lot, 5193 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455  (Delta) for a Mission Debrief & Lessons Learned.. http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=5193+Shore+Drive,+Virginia+Beach,+VA+23455

Formation:  Once approved, the PGR Contingent will form a Honor Guard / Corridor of Flags at the RivRon1’s side entrance of Bldg 2009 for the departing Petty Officer First Class Michael W. Tutkus, USN and his family. We will observe and practice proper U.S. Flag etiquette.  Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and proud as we salute this deploying Sailor and his family for their Military Service.

PGR Mission Ride Captain
Ed “AmerBadAs” Lonecke

PGR Sr. Ride Captain, Hampton Rds VA
Woody “RustPicker” Wagner

 VA State Ride Captain
Tony “ElvisZappa” Turner