1st MIBARS

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1st Military Intelligence Battalion (Air Reconnaissance Support), 20 March 1962 - 15 July 1982

1st Military Intelligence Battalion (Aerial Exploitation), 16 June 1986 - 15 January 1991

1st Military Intelligence Battalion, 15 January 1991 to October 2015 

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At The Wall in 2008 

Ladies and gentlemen,


I’m happy to announce our next reunion will be April 21 through April 24, 2024


Location is Warwick, Rhode Island.  We chose this location due to issues going on in other cities we would like to visit.


Unfortunately, this will be our last reunion. We hope everyone can make it to this reunion.


I need a head count for our block of rooms. Please let me know if you will be there and how many in your party.  Don Skinner <donsk47@gmail.com>



This is what we have put together so far with more information to be sent out closer to the reunion date.


Crowne Plaza

Providence Warwick (Airport)

801 Greenwich Ave.

Warwick, RI 02886

Telephone: 401 732 6000



1st MI Battalion Merchandise Clothing and the Coat of Arms pin are available. 

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Pocket patches worn in Vietnam by MIBARS personnel, from the Michael Tymchak collection 

"I wish you all a most successful tour of duty in Viet Nam. May God bless you all and ensure your safe return to our beloved country."

Michael Tymchak  Lt Col, AIS Battalion Commander (1965)

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