Patriot Guard Riders,

This is the Tentative Mission Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission for the Send Off of the  89th Transportation Unit, 6th Transportation Battalion, U.S. Army, Fort Eustis, Virginia, who will be deploying for a 12 month Combat Tour of Duty, to Iraq; Operation Iraqi Freedom, War on Terrorism  on September  15th, 2008.   

This is a Send Off Mission. Unit contacts have been made. Staging date  is Monday, September 15, 2008 and Staging times are tentative, and will be updated as more information is received. PLEASE CHECK BACK REGULARLY to ensure up-to-date info (hit the check box to subscribe to this thread).  Kick Stands Up for this Send Off mission is to be determined and briefed, at the Staging area at the

Welcome to - Fort Eustis Front Gate, Newport News, Virginia.

Ride Captain: Your Lead Ride Captain for this mission is  Woody “RustPicker” Wagner who can be reached on his cell at home (757) 495-7826.  Co-Ride Captains are  Dennis “Stitch Master” Crouch who may be contacted by cell at (757)681-0828 and Jim McGinley who may be reached at (757)768-2437.   Mission Tail Gunner is to be assigned.

Weather:  The current weather forecast for Newport News, VA on Monday is Isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80°s and lows in the mid 60°s. Dress for Warm to possible wet weather, Iron Horses if you can.  Bring Flag poles and flags; Flags on Bikes with quick “disconnect” is ideal.  Bring your own water to hydrate is strongly encourage.  If you’re not on your bike, cars (cages) are welcome, bring all the extra 3’x5’ flags you’ve got.

Staging Site & Time: From 0730 to 0815 hrs at the front Gate of Fort Eustis, Newport News, Virginia (in the vicinity of 12 Fort Eustis Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608 –

Map: http://tiny.cc/iVBs8

Departure: The departure time from the staging area to Hampton, Virginia is to be determined.  All bikes will present a uniform appearance. Transit(s) will be conducted in a staggered formation with two second intervals between bikes. No PGR riders will depart before the Ride Captain gives the signal to “roll”. Vehicles (“cages”) will fall behind the U.S. Army (possibly Chartered) Buses. Escort speed will be conducive to safely maintaining  a 1.5 to 2 second staggered intervals throughout the escort mission.

Destination: From Fort Eustis Front Gate to an undisclosed destination in Hampton, VA. Escort directions will be promulgated at the Mission Brief.

Formation:  PGR Contingent will form an Honor Guard / Corridor of Flags IF the schedule and transit allow for the men and women of the 89th Transportation Unit.. We will observe and practice proper U.S. Flag etiquette. 


 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.

*NOTE: The is a possibility of gaining access to one or more military installations, therefore the PGR contingent Most be compliant with current DOD/DOA M/C policies for riding on Post/Base(s).  Military DOD decal(s) on bikes/cages is highly desired.

Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and proud as we salute this unit and their families for their Military Service and the Freedom their endeavors allow all of us.

PGR Mission Co-Ride Captains
Dennis “Stitch Master” Crouch and Jim McGinley

PGR Sr.  & Mission Ride Captain, Hampton Rds/5, VA
Woody “RustPicker” Wagner

VA State Ride Captain
Tony “ElvisZappa” Turner

6/89^th Transp - Thank you for your willingness to serve this great country and protect our family.  May God keep you safe.

To the Troops of 6/89 Transportation Unit….  We know the fight can’t / won’t be fought without the dedicated men & women of the logistical arm of the world’s most powerful standing Army… the U.S. Army.

May you all have a safe and successful deployment and mission, and the PGR will be standing by and ready to mobilize for your return. Shoot Straight…. Center Mass….
God Speed.

With Respect,

Thank you for your willingness to fight and defend our nations freedom in t the Global War on Terrorism.  I pray that the Lord Jesus will place a Hedge of protection around you and keep you safe from ALL Harm during this tour of duty. 

Chaplain Roger Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio

FINAL MISSION REPORT

For 89^th Transportation Unit, US Army Send Off

Fort Eustis, VA to Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA

Date:    Sept.15, 2008

Mission: Send Off 89th Transportation

This morning was a good morning. We had in good weather and good attendance

17 personal showed

15 Bikes

1 Cage

PBR members: 15

Guest: 2

Muster started at 0700. At 0810 KSU to the gym Fort Eustis for the departing

ceremony for  89th Transportation The ceremony took about 20 min. Quick but sweet. At the close of ceremony we departed to main gate to await the buses. 

On or about 0930 we departed Fort Eustis in rout to Langley Air Force Base Mac. term. All went will.

A big thanks to all. And a well done to Jim McGinley. He did a fine job on his first Time out as a Mission Ride Captain.

With Respect,

Dennis “Stitch Master” Crouch

BROWN WATER NAVY RVN

GAMEWARDENS (LM), PBR ASSOC. (LM),

MOPH (LM), CVMA 2108, INSHORE UNDERSEA

WARFARE (LM), UNDERAGED VETERANS ASSOC.,

PGR, BROWN WATER ASSOC. (LM)