Gathering of the Pack - 2025 Wolfpack Reunion
2025 Gathering of the Pack, Washington, D.C., 10-13 July 2025 - Event Information
The GATHERING OF THE PACK 2025 will occur at the Crystal Gateway Marriott located in Arlington, Virginia from 10 - 13 July 2025. The contract has been signed and the coordination has begun. Although we did not think we could do it again after 2023, the bar has been raised.
DEADLINE FOR TICKET PURCHASE IS JUNE 15, 2025 - GET THEM SOON.
Thursday, 10 July, we will host an evening reception for those who are able to arrive early. Details will be posted soon.
Friday, 11 July, we are making a trip to the National Museum of the Marine Corps. We will leave the hotel at around 07:30 and arrive at the museum at about 08:30 so we will be there when the museum opens a 09:00. We will stay until about 13:30 and then return to the Hotel. We are in the process of scheduling busses and will have a sign-up available soon.
We are also working on another amazing event for Friday evening - details will be added when coordination is completed.
Saturday, 12 July, we will host a formal dinner for all attendees as the final Gathering of the Pack event for 2025. Tickets for the dinner are $85.00 per person. You can purchase your dinner tickets through the Wolfpack Store link posted at the bottom of this page. If you would prefer to pay by check, you can download, complete, then email or mail the Wolfpack Dinner Ticket Request Form posted below; mailing instructions are on the form.
Updates to the event can be found here. We will also continue to provide updated information via our Facebook page and Instagram. If you have any questions about the event as the date gets closer, you can ask them via the Facebook Page or by sending an email to: wolfpackassociation@gmail.com
GET THE WORD OUT!
We look forward to seeing you there - it is going to be GREAT TIME. Also, make sure you share this information - as always, the 4th General Order (if you don't remember what it is, look it up) is in FULL EFFECT! Semper Fidelis!
Reserve Your Room
Rooms are ready to be reseved at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. Our Group Rate is $129.00 (plus applicable tax).
The Crystal Gateway Marriott is a short distance from Reagan National Airport (DCA). Once you arrive at the airport, you can take the Hotel Shuttle, ride the DC Metro Blue Line northbound (train arrives under the hotel), or take an inexpensive Uber Ride to the hotel.
You can book your room(s) by clicking the button posted below and then following the link.
You can also book by calling the Marriott Central Reservation Line listed below:
1-800-393-3680
Group Name: Marines of 3rd LAR B
We look forward to see you all there!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday Evening Mixer
Friday Morning Museum Visit
Friday Morning Museum Visit
Thursday, 10 July
Meet and Greet for those arriving on Thursday in the hotel. It will be from 1700 - 1900.
Friday Morning Museum Visit
Friday Morning Museum Visit
Friday Morning Museum Visit
Friday Morning, 11 July
Busses will take us to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA. We will arrive at the museum at about 0830 and stay until 1330. If you have never gone, you are going to love it - if you have gone, the new display is open. They know we are coming as a group and may or may not have some goodies for us. We will do a group photo there as well.
Friday Evening 8th&I Parade
Friday Morning Museum Visit
Friday Evening 8th&I Parade
Friday Evening, 11 July
Busses will take us to Marine Corps Barracks 8th and I in Washington, DC to attend the Friday Evening Parade. The Parade will be from 1830 until 2200. We will be able to walk the grounds before the event. The Barracks Operations Team told us that since this is the 250th Year of the Corps, they have created an enhanced event for the Friday Evening Parades this year - miss it and you will regret it.
Saturday Morning Free Time
Saturday Morning Free Time
Friday Evening 8th&I Parade
Saturday Morning, 12 July
Sleep in, have a great breakfast, spend the day with Friends and Family exploring Washington, D.C. But don't stay out too long, the Gala is in the evening.
Saturday Evening Gala
Saturday Morning Free Time
Saturday Evening Gala
Saturday Evening, 12 July
The Gathering of the Pack Gala.
Happy Hour begins at 1700,
Event begins at 1900.
Dinner at 2000.
Dancing and Camaradarie until midnight.
Sunday Departure
Saturday Morning Free Time
Saturday Evening Gala
Sunday, 13 July
Time to pack the bags, round up the kids and then head home to begin planning for the
2027 GATHERING OF THE PACK
Bus Tickets - Museum and 8th & I Parade
PRICE = $60.00
With this purchase you have secured ONE SEAT for travel to BOTH EVENTS during the 2025 Gathering of the Pack as listed below:
EVENT 1
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS
Friday Morning, July 11, 2025
EVENT 2
FRIDAY EVENING PARADE - MARINE CORPS BARRACKS 8TH & I
Friday Evening, July 11, 2025
You will need one ticket for each person in your group.
Once purchased, the Association Secretary will track your purchase and add each name to each event visit list.
Dinner Event Attire - What to Wear
Active Duty - Uniform (Veteran Optional)
For Active Duty Marines attending, we want you to wear your uniform (see uniform list below).
Veteran Wolfpack Alumni If you can still SQUEEZE into your uniform and you want to wear it, the Uniform list below applies as well.
Evening Dress - Miniature Medals
Dress Blue Alpha - Large Medals and Ribbons
Dress Blue Bravo - Ribbons and Badges
Men - Suit and Tie - Preferred
If you feel more comfortable in a suit:
Suit and Tie - Miniature Medals
Men - Sport Coat - Optional
If "Open Collar" is more your style:
Sport Coat, Open Collar - Miniature Medals
Where Can I get Uniform Items
If you need any uniform items or just want to have your large medals mounted for your uniform or miniature medals mounted for your suit or sport jacket, you can click this link to get to Vangard. They have everything you need and have outstanding quality with reasonable prices.
You can also call them at (800)443-1334. Their staff is knowledgeable and helpful - they will ensure your medals are mounted properly.
Women - Semi-Formal
It is always nice to dress up for an event. This one is semi-formal but it is appropriate to dress to match your Marine.
Women - A little more Casual
It is going to be July in Washinton, DC. Athough farther north than the last Gathering, it still gets hot. Therefore, a nice summer dress will do. It is appropriate to dress to match your Marine.
PURCHASE DINNER TICKETS HERE
One Seat
Entire Table
Two Seats
When you click the button below, it will take you to the Wolfpack Store where you can purchase one seat.
Two Seats
Entire Table
Two Seats
When you click the button below, it will take you to the Wolfpack Store where you can purchase two seats.
Entire Table
Entire Table
Entire Table
When you click the button below, it will take you to the Wolfpack Store where you can purchase one table - 10 seats.
Supporting the Gathering
This donation will be directly applied to the 2025 Gatheing of the Pack. This moderate donation will help pay for some of the "Extras" that are asssociated with hosting an event this size.
All $100.00 donors will be recognized on a banner at the event and in the event program. If you choose to not be recognized, please advise the Association via email at: wofpackassociation@gmail.com.