35th Infantry Regiment Association
Must be a member or guest of the 35th Infantry Regiment Association to attend.
Cancellations accepted until Sept 1 for full refund.
This isn't just an anniversary. Post-traumatic growth is often only possible in the company of those who have also been there and truly understand. For 20 isolated infantry soldiers who haven't seen each other since they left the island, a long weekend in the same rooms can do what years of distance cannot.
A core mission: personally check in with every Spartan and make sure they're right with the VA. Too many "did my four and got out" soldiers have zero VA relationship while struggling for years. Being in the same room, one by one, can be life-changing — our last brother went from 0% to 70% overnight, based almost literally on our collective exposure alone.
The 20-year mark is significant, but the real reason to push for attendance is simpler: these are the people who understand. The moral injury, the survivor's guilt, the hypervigilance at Walmart — no one needs to explain it. That shared context is the foundation of growth.
What growth looks like →Every dollar donated goes directly toward getting Spartans to Nashville. $500 max per person — no one profits, everyone shows up. See exactly how donations translate into per-Spartan reimbursement.
Support Spartan reconnection →For more information, visit cacti35th.org