This has to be the coldest parade in the history of the club.  Temperatures started plummeting around 5:00am and when members began their arrival around 8:00am, the temperature was already below freezing.  And there was a constant 20+ mph wind with gusts of 30 mph or more.  The chill factor was well into the mid-teens but that didn't stop an EXCELLENT turnout of club members and others.

Danny K. brought his M151A2/M416 combo and Toby drove his M151A2 with the hardtop to represent Vietnam.  Both were dressed in full period correct uniform.  Other Vietnam vehicles included two M35A2's each driven by Warren C and John S.  Their wives also accompanied them on the parade route.  Glen V. brought his CJ2A MB replica, Tim W his MB, Jeff McD his MB, John K his MB rounding out WWII.  These guys also were in proper period correct uniform.  Wools of course due to the weather.  Barry F brought his "Desert Storm Buggy" which is always a treat to see.  Complete with more rocket launchers, guns and little troll dolls then you can imagine!  His wife and step-son also attended.  Scott S didn't bring a vehicle but did wear a period correct Korean war uniform and carried a M1919A4 Browning.  Well, carried until it started to get heavy then he rode with Jeff!

The parade finally started at 10:30am and went straight North (into the howling wind) to the Capital.  There were many spectators out to support the parade and a significant media presence.  After we arrived at the Capital, we turned South and headed back to our staging area where we loaded up and headed home.  A command decision was made earlier to not participate in the static display.