12 March 2010, I added a dozen names to the Raiders List that I have been meaning to add. I think I added all the updated names I had to add but if I did not let me know and I will add whichever names. Also if anyone out there knows any information on former raiders to add to the list or an updated bio please contact me so I can add/update accordingly, this is not only limited to their bio but yours as well.
A heartfelt thanks goes out to Bill Stuart who gave me a dozen more names and several dozen updates to existing names from the Vietnam era of the unit.
The 1097th Reunion 10-12 October 2009, Newport News Park has come and gone but not to worry, another fiesta is planned for October 9 - 11 October 2010. I was there for the BBQ on Saturday but could not make the rest of the event. I highlighted in RED those that attended as per the bio sheets I had people fill out and a lot from memory. If I forgot to highlight your name please drop me an e-mail, pirata@colonialpanama.com and I will highlight you. I only have about 25 names highlighted out of the 60ish that attended so you have a better than average chance I forgot you highlight you. I posted pics of the event on the facebook page so please check them out. A special thanks goes out to Keith Morrison for doing so much work to make this reunion a reality. Thanks to Roger Justice for making the T-Shirts and Hats, which will be availble soon on this site. Lastly thanks to John Crenshaw and everyone else not mentioned for bringing the whole thing together.
This page is dedicated to the former 1097th Transportation Company (Composite Watercraft). The unit was inactivated July 1999 after nearly 50 years of service, including combat tours in Vietnam and Panama. Activated: 1 September 1953
Vietnam: 1965 - 1969
Relocated to Panama: 1977
Operation Just Cause: 1989 - 1990
Reorganized: 16 February 1991
Operation Safe Haven: 1994 - 1995
Relocated to Rodman Naval Station:1995
Inactivated: July 1999
