American Legion Riders from AZ, NV, NM, IL, and Texas, Deliver approximately $80,000 in health and comfort items and
$11000 in gift cards to Brooks Army Medical Center (BAMC) at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas.
2006 Fort Sam Houston/Brooks Army Medical Center Trip Itinerary
Oct 3, 2006
Arr 7:00 Queen Creek, Sign-In and Form Up
7:30 Safety Brief
Dep 8:00am Queen Creek AZ.
Arr 9:30am EXIT 268 GAS STOP/SAFETY BRIEF Triple T Truck
Stop, Pick up point for Tucson riders
Dep 10:00am Triple T
Arr 12:00pm EXIT 378 GAS/LUNCH STOP
Dep 1:00pm San Simon
TIME CHANGE +1 HOUR ENTERING NEW MEXICO
Arr 3:30pm EXIT 81 GAS STOP/SAFETY BRIEF Deming Truck Terminal,
Pick up point for Deming riders,
Dep 4:00pm Deming Truck Terming
Arr 4:30pm EXIT 135 OVERNIGHT Las Cruces, KOA Group will split after stop at
KOA for
those desiring to stay in hotels.
Oct 4, 2006
Dep 8:00am Exit 139, TOA GAS/BREAKFAST/MORNING SAFETY BRIEF
---- TIME CHANGE +1 HOUR ENTERING TEXAS
Arr TBD EXIT 49 GAS STOP
Dep +30 Min Exit 49
---- MM102 INSPECTION STATION Single Lane/slow traffic
Arr TBD EXIT 140A GAS/LUNCH STOP
Dep +1 Hour Exit 140
Arr TBD EXIT 181 GAS STOP
Dep +30 Min Exit 181
Arr TBD EXIT 258 OVERNIGHT COMANCHE SPRINGS
Arr TBD EXIT 264 OVERNIGHT KOA
Oct 5, 2006
Dep 8:00am EXIT 258 COMMANCHE SPRINGS GAS/BREAKFAST/
MORNING SAFETY BRIEF
Arr TBD EXIT 365 GAS/FOOD
Dep +30 Min Exit 365
Arr TBD EXIT 465 GAS/FOOD LUNCH STOP
Dep + 1 Hour Exit 465
Arr TBD EXIT 550 GAS
Dep +30 Min Exit 550
--------- Exit 565 Gas - Move to left lane, prepare to merge for I-35, move to center,
then right lane for Judson exit on I-35
Arr TBD AMERICAN LEGION POST 593
Oct 6, 2006
Fort Sam Houston/Brooks Army Medical Center
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Dep 9:00am Post 593
Arr 9:30am FSH/BAMC
Dep TBD FSH/BAMC
Arr TBD POST 593 OVERNIGHT at Post 593 or local hotels.
Oct 7, 2006
Dep 8:00am Post 593
Arr TBD EXIT 508 GAS/FOOD STOP
Dep +30 Min Exit 508
Arr TBD EXIT 400 GAS/FOOD LUNCH STOP
Dep + 1 Hour Exit 400
Arr TBD EXIT 328 GAS
Dep + +30 Min Exit 328
Arr TBD EXIT 264 KOA
Oct 8, 2006
Dep 8:00am Exit 258 CAMMANCHE SPRINGS GAS/BREAKFAST STOP
Arr TBD EXIT 176 GAS STOP
Dep +30 Min Exit 176
Arr TBD EXIT 140 GAS/FOOD LUNCH STOP
Dep +1 Hour Exit 140
Arr TBD EXIT 49 GAS
Dep +30 Min Exit 49
TIME CHANGE -1 HOUR ENTERING NEW MEXICO
Arr EXIT 135 OVERNIGHT KOA
Oct 9, 2006
Dep 8:00am Exit 139, TOA GAS/BREAKFAST/MORNING SAFETY BRIEF
Arr 8:30am EXIT 81 Deming Truck Terminal, GAS STOP
Dep 8:45am Deming Truck Terminal
---- TIME CHANGE -1 HOUR ENTERING ARIZONA
Arr 9:15am EXIT 378 San Simon GAS/LUNCH STOP
Dep 10:15am San Simon
Arr 11:15pm Reb's Cafe & Coffee Shop (drop off point for Ajo/Sierra Vista riders if
needed)
Dep 11:30pm Reb's Cafe
Arr 1:00pm EXIT 268 Triple T Truck Stop, drop off point for Tucson riders, GAS STOP
Dep 1:15 Triple T Truck Stop
Arr 2:45 Queen Creek, AZ. (It may be wiser to stop at Picacho Peak, say our
goodbyes and have the riders go their separate directions from there considering the area
they all come from.)
Las Cruces
KOA – 505-526-6555 email contactus@lascrucescampgrounds.com
Best Western - 505-524-8603
Super 8 - 505-523-8695
Holiday Inn Express - 505-527-9947
Comfort Inn - 505-527-2000
Budget Inn - 505-523-0365
Economy Inn - 505-524-8627
Fort Stockton
KOA - 432-395-2494
Best Western – 432-336-8521
Comfort Inn – 432-336-8531
Days Inn – 432-336-7500
Holiday Inn Express – 432-336-5955
San Antonio
Ask for specifics to ensure you are near Fort Sam Houston/Brooks Army Medical Center
when making reservations – near exits 160/161.
Best Western – 210-599-0999
Comfort Suites – 210-646-6600
Days Inn – 210-655-4311
Holiday Inn – 210-226-4361
La Quinta Inn – 210-657-5500
REMINDER: SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR ENTRY ONBOARD FORT SAM
HOUSTON/BROOKS ARMY MEDICAL CENTER:
DOT Approved Helmet w/ shield or goggles (glasses of any type not allowed as substitute)
Full finger gloves
Long pants
Boots (over the ankles)
Long sleeve shirt
Reflective safety vest
Rider and Passenger (passenger may have legal ID instead of Drivers License) must
have valid Drivers License (be prepared to show your license when you enter the gate),
registration and insurance.

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