SOCIAL: 16 OCT 2026 – Opening Cocktail Reception

Date/Time
Date(s) - 16 Oct 2026
1900 - 2200

Location
USAG Fort Hamilton

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NEW USAG Fort Hamilton NCIC Waiver – Mandatory Background Check – must be submitted to CPT Epstein NLT Thursday, October 1

WHO:  All members in good standing with the VCASNY and Spouses / Guests

WHAT:  Opening Cocktail Reception

WHERE:  USAG Fort Hamilton Community Club, 207 Sterling Drive, Brooklyn, NY – SEE NOTE and NCIC WAIVER Instructions

WHEN:  Friday, 16 October 2026, 1900hrs to 2200hrs – when you arrive at the installation, you will be required to show your valid, state issued REAL ID or EDL.  Example of Real ID https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YaFv6J1PY74RN3gSExNNZwU2jz0YDCV9/view?usp=drive_link

WHY:  Enjoy camaraderie prior to the start of the Marching and Cannonade Season

UOD:  Corps blazer and tie or Jacket with tie

POC:  CPT Epstein

PRICE:  Price is $35 per person.  Please make payment NLT October 9 to the Paymaster via PayPal to paymaster@vcasny.org

NOTE:  To attend, you MUST register below (ACCEPT), then make payment NLT October 9, 2026.  If you plan on bringing a guest(s), change your “Ticket Spaces” to include your guest(s) and add guest info in your registration notes.  A USAG Fort Hamilton NCIC Waiver – Mandatory Background Check – is required for you and your guest(s).  Details on how to obtain the waiver are below.

Reminder: per Article II, Section 2 of the Redbook the Opening Cocktail Reception is one of the four mandatory annual events.  Please make every effort to attend!

NCIC WAIVER Instructions:

Only exceptions to the NCIC Waiver:

  • Have a valid Federal Military ID or
  • A current USAG Fort Hamilton background check plus a valid VCASNY ID

 

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