2025 Reunion 

August 7-10, 2025

Peru, Indiana

Aerial Rocket Artillery Association

Fun Fact:  The city is famous for circuses. Peru was the winter headquarters for several famous circuses, including Hagenbeck–Wallace, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and others. The International Circus Hall of Fame is located in Peru and can be visited during the reunion. 

The ARA 2025 Reunion will be held at the 369 American Huey Museum during their “Getting of Veterans and Patriots 2025” event.

 A summary of the organization: American Huey 369 Organization is formed for the specific purpose of preserving Huey Aircraft 369 (serial# 70-16369) and Huey Aircraft 803/Warrior 11 (serial# 63-08803) to flying museum aircraft that with its members will educate all generations to the history of the American- made Huey in Vietnam and its last 50+ years in the U.S. Military.

While accomplishing this mission, our organization will pay tribute to all Veterans, with an emphasis on Vietnam Veterans and their families. Additional details will be in the next Straphanger newsletter.

The Best Western Circus City Inn will be our home base.

Book via the website, toll free reservations 1(800) 780-7234 or directly with the hotel (765) 473-8800 . The hotel is directly across the street from the Huey Museum.

Will also be touring the Grissom Air Museum during our time there.

Peru, Indiana is located 1.5 hours north of Indianapolis International Airport.

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