We are pleased to announce that our annual membership meeting and the 5th Annual Battle of the Atlantic Symposium will be held from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Sunday, Jan 28th 2018 at the Mantua Swim and Tennis Club, 9330 Pentland PL Fairfax VA 22031, in the clubhouse.

If you are a member,please block your calendars for this important meeting. We will have a lot to discuss, including: a back-brief on our 2017 archaeological and historical expeditions, BAREG’s new status as an SDI-TDI Training Facility, possibly changes to the BAREG Charter to accommodate this new status, a first look at the 2018 expeditions, as well as substantive presentations on Battle of the Atlantic topics.

If you are not a member, please feel welcomed to attend. You may join the Group at the meeting if you are so inclined.

A final agenda for the meeting will be announced shortly.

Sam Abbe

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