It is now about five and a half months until we gather for our 2016 AMTA Reunion in Tucson, AZ. The dates are October 19th through October 22nd. The committee has been negotiating with the hotels and has selected the Best Western Plus - Tucson International Airport Inn and Suites. They have quoted us a very favorable price on rooms and amenities. Breakfast is included and there is a restaurant available. We will have a very nice, comfortable hospitality room which will be included with the number of rooms that are booked and a minimum of one hundred dollars a day in bar (Beer) and drink (Coffee and Iced Tea) purchases. We also will have a memorabilia table, so if you have anything that other members may be interested in seeing, please bring it.

There is a hotel shuttle that will pick up and drop off at the airport and anywhere else within five miles of the hotel. There are several restaurants and a casino that are within that range. The pool and hot tub are welcoming, so bring your suits. We are also considering a Catered Mexican Buffet for dinner on the 21st.

There is more to see and do in Tucson than we will have time for. Near the hotel is the Pima Air and Space Museum. They have many indoor and outdoor exhibits. There is a tram available to move between the exhibits and they offer a tram tour of the Davis Monthan AFB infamous "Boneyard." Their website is http://www.pimaair.org/ Also nearby, is a Titan Missile Museum. They give a very good briefing on the Titan missile program and a tour of the actual control center and missile silo. There is even a Titan missile in the silo. Visit their website at http://www.titanmissilemuseum.org/

The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum is a must-see if you have the time when in this area. Check out the website at http://desertmuseum.org/ You can also tour the oldest Franciscan Mission in Arizona. It has been mostly restored to its original condition over several years by artisans from Europe. Visit their website at http://www.sanxaviermission.org/ Karchner Caverns is about 35 miles away and has recently been named the Best Caverns in the US. A little pricy and reservations are required, but it is worth it. They have a website too. http://azstateparks.com/Parks/KACA/index.html We are also looking into a briefing on the mission of Davis Monthan AFB, and possibly an aircraft tour.

There will be more information on making room reservations, etc. in the next couple of weeks. We hope to see as many AMTs, IMTs, ASES, etc. as possible in Tucson this October.

This hotel rate includes a hot breakfast...............