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ALLIED FORCES FOUNDATION APPALACHIAN YOMP 30 SEPTEMBER 2021 - 6 OCTOBER 2021
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Participants will complete the endurance event in
AFF APPALACHIAN order to renew self-confidence, re-establish self-
esteem and provide a focus for recovery. Many of
YOMP 2021 our WII personnel miss the day-to-day rigors of
military life and in particular the robust challenges
Allied Forces Foundation (AFF) is unique in many that this brings. The Appalachian Yomp provides
ways; not least in that it was formed as a joint an opportunity for WII to come together with other
American-British Foundation, pledged to military and former military who are facing similar
recognize and support this steadfast alliance, experiences. It will enhance the US and Allied
specifically those wounded and the families of partner relationships between WII personnel from
those wounded in the conflicts following 9/11. The all the participating nations who fight together on
AFF is committed to improving the quality of life of the battlefield and the Yomp provides the chance
our common wounded, ill, and injured (WII), to share stories and advice as they fight for
caregivers, and their families. The Appalachian recovery.
Yomp provides a focus for rehabilitation and
regeneration for WII service personnel, veterans As well as the Appalachian Yomp, there will be
and their families. several other events organized for participants
during their time in the historical Harper’s Ferry
WII personnel from the UK, Canada, Australia, and national capital region. These will include a
Denmark, Poland, Georgia, and Ukraine will take guided tour of Washington DC FBI HQ, White
part in the most unforgettable week during 30 House, Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery
September – 6 October 2021 alongside fellow (ANC), visit to a local winery and brewery, a visit to
American wounded warriors, veterans and friends, the Military Women’s Memorial and a Virginia
sharing the exhilarating experience of participating mountain games at BCR. An assortment of
in the Appalachian Yomp (AY) along the different social events will also be held throughout
Appalachian mountain range following the the week in order to host our distinguished guests
Appalachian trail from Boulder Crest Retreat (BCR) and celebrating the completion of the Appalachian
Bluemont, Virginia to Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia Yomp on the 4 October a Honor Gala at ANC
and then returning back to BCR. The Appalachian Military Women’s Memorial.
Yomp is a tough and challenging experience for
all the people taking part and there are options of
22 (Bronze), 36 (Silver) or 44 (Gold) mile points to
accomplish within just 24 hours during 2-3 October
2021.
OBJECTIVE
Participants will complete the endurance event in
order to renew self-confidence, re-establish self-
esteem and provide a focus for recovery. Many of
our WII personnel miss the day-to-day rigors of
military life and in particular the robust challenges
that this brings. The Appalachian Yomp provides
an opportunity for WII to come together with other
military and former military who are facing similar
experiences.
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OUTLINE EVENTS
The main events program (MEP) can be found on
page 6, below are the key events for the weekend:
Thu September 30 – Team members arrive in
Washington, D.C. at Dulles International Airport
and accommodate at Harper’s Ferry Clarion Inn.
Friday, October 1 – Visit Washington DC to visit Military Women’s Memorial, Arlinton National Cemetry Virginia
FBI HQ Hoover Building, White House, and lunch
in Arlington VA.Collection of Appalachian Yomp REPORTING
Bibs and safety brief at AFF start location and
pasta dinner at Yomp village.
All team members taking part in the Appalachian
Sat October 2 – Begin AY21.
Yomp will fly to Dulles International Airport on 30
Sun October 3 – Completion of the AY21 and
September 2021 and departing flights will leave
return to accommodation. An evening reception in
from Dulles International Airport on 6 October
Harper’s Ferry hosted by AFF.
2021.
Mon October 4 – Visit Winery and Brewery in VA
and evening the Honor Gala at ANC Military
Transportation will be at Dulles International
Women’s Memorial.
Airport to ferry teams to accommodation at
Tue October 5 – Virginia mountain games at BCR
Harper’s Ferry and the USO will be available to
with Rugby for Heroes.
teams to wait for all team members. USO can be
Wed October 6 – Pentagon visit with SEAC then
found on the arrival’s terminal exit 5-6. AFF
depart to home locations.
representatives will be at the USO and gates for
arrivals.
Information on the Appalachian Yomp can be
found at www.affyomp.org
Attending teams. The final list will be distributed at
a later time on the participant's access page on
HONOR GALA www.affyomp.org.
The Military Women’s Memorial and the AFF will COORDINATION
host the Honor Gala on the evening of Monday
October 4, 2021 at Arlington National Cemetery
Dress: Smart civilian clothing will be worn on the
Military Women’s Memorial at 1800hrs in Arlington
day-to-day visits. Military service dress is required
Virginia, to honor the team participation and
for those attending the Honor Gala at ANC
celebrate the immense sacrifice of the warriors.
Arlington Virginia. Mess Dress, Blues, Alphas or
Team members will have a FREE ticket for the
black tie (long dresses for ladies) is to be worn for
Gala. Military Mess Dress, Blues, Alphas or black tie
the Honor Gala. No T-shirts are to be worn on any
(long dresses for ladies) will be required for the
of the planned visits. Please bring casual clothing
Honor Gala.
to be worn during any downtime. A suggested
packing list can be found at page 7.
Information on the Honor Gala can be found at
www.honorgala.org
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Medical: During the Appalachian Yomp there is Feeding: The majority of meals during your stay
medical coverage and support by AFF will be provided by AFF. Team members should
Appalachian Yomp Staff and military medics. For bring money to cover some meals whilst traveling
the duration of your stay, it is recommended that or during free time, for example during the day in
you have your own travel insurance, which covers Washington DC, or whilst in History Harper’s Ferry
medical emergencies and accidents. which is within walking distance from Clarion Inn.
Transport: Transport will be provided for the Cell Cards: The best option for cellular coverage
duration of the time in the USA with support. is to purchase a local sim card for your cell. Pay as
You Go cards are very inexpensive (usually around
AFF Bronze Tent: There will be a dedicated tent at $20-$40) and last a long time with calls, texts, and
the Bronze marker for those walking and internet service. An alternative is to contact your
supporting AFF. It should not be underestimated cell provider prior to travel to enquire about any
how difficult this challenge is. Getting to Bronze international package you may wish to add to your
after 22 miles is an amazing achievement, which existing plan.
should be celebrated and therefore beer and food
will be provided here, as well as physiotherapists Wifi access: Clarion Inn has free wifi and most
for those who need assistance. For those who go public places have free wifi in the USA.
on to Silver and Gold, there will be somewhere to
sit and recover, something to eat, and Security: Security advice will be given to all team
physiotherapists at those finish points. members attending and a brief will be issued to all
attendees on arrival at the Clarion Inn on Thursday
Accommodation: All team members and AFF staff 30 September 2021. All personnel is to ensure they
will be accommodated in Clarion Inn Harper’s take good care of their personal possessions,
Ferry near the Appalachian Yomp start location for especially wallets and cell phones.
the duration of the event. The facilities in the
Clarion Inn Harper’s Ferry are of a good standard
with team members sharing 2-person rooms. FUNDRAISING
Team members should inform AFF as soon as
possible if they have specific accommodation
All team members are strongly encouraged to
requirements so that they can be catered for.
raise funds through sponsorship and will be
Address for visiting teams:
provided a Classy page for them and one for the
Clarion Inn Harper’s Ferry
general team. This will enable the AFF to continue
4328 William L Wilson Fwy,
supporting WII through events such as the Cateran
Harpers Ferry,
WV 25425 Yomp, Scotland, Marine Corps Marathon,
Telephone: +1 (304) 535-6302 Washington DC, Kyiv Marathon, Ukraine, Bornholm
Website: Link Challenge, Denmark, and Silk Road Challenge,
Georgia.
Below is a link to the AFF AY21 giving site this
allows you to make a team and individual set up:
https://give.alliedforcesfoundation.org/AY21
Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
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Feeding: The majority of meals during your stay
will be provided by AFF. Team members should
AFF FUNDING bring money to cover some meals whilst traveling
or during free time, for example during the day in
All travel and accommodation will be provided by Washington DC, or whilst in History Harper’s Ferry
AFF. which is within walking distance from Clarion Inn.
Individual: Personal expenditure is the Cell Cards: The best option for cellular coverage
responsibility of individuals. There will be an is to purchase a local sim card for your cell. Pay as
opportunity for shopping and personal sightseeing You Go cards are very inexpensive (usually around
throughout the week. We recommend participants $20-$40) and last a long time with calls, texts, and
bring $300.00 in cash and/or credit cards for the internet service. An alternative is to contact your
purchase of a US SIM card for cell, snacks, and cell provider prior to travel to enquire about any
small items if needed. international package you may wish to add to your
existing plan.
PASSPORT & ID Wifi access: Clarion Inn has free wifi and most
public places have free wifi in the USA.
All teams and persons attending the Appalachian Security: Security advice will be given to all team
Yomp will require a valid passport with at least six members attending and a brief will be issued to all
months validity and a form of secondary ID like a attendees on arrival at the Clarion Inn on Thursday
driving license, Military ID, or Dependent ID. 30 September 2021. All personnel is to ensure they
take good care of their personal possessions,
Some useful information is provided by own especially wallets and cell phones.
country embassies and US Department of State for
travel to the USA. Social Media: Please follow us on Twitter,
US Department of State Facebook, and Instagram and like, share, retweet
British Embassy to help the promotion of the event and the AFF.
Australia Embassy
Canada Embassy
Denmark Embassy
Poland Embassy
Georgia Embassy
Ukraine Embassy
SUMMARY
This is an excellent opportunity for all WII
personnel and staff, to participate in a challenging
yet enjoyable event whilst also being able to take
in some of the sights of the USA. The AFF team
members will have the chance to interact with
like-minded people whilst pushing themselves
both mentally and physically.
Appalachian Trail view point, Virginia Allied Forces Foundation
Telephone: +1-703-779-9305
Email: ay@alliedforcesfoundation.org
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MAIN EVENTS PROGRAM
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION TRANSPORT LOGISTICS REMARKS
30 Sep All Arrive Dulles International Dulles Airport 6 x Buses Collected by AFF Move to Clarion Inn
Airport Accommodations National Guard Harper’s Ferry
1 Oct 0600 Visit to Washington DC. Washington DC 6 x Buses FBI HQ Hoover
1800 Collection of Appalachian BCR Building, White
Yomp Bibs and safety brief. House and lunch in
Arlington VA.
2 Oct 0500 Start AFF Appalachian Start BCR, 6 x Buses Feeding Team start off 0700
Yomp Appalachian on route
Trail 22, 36 and
44 miles
3 Oct 0700 Completion of the Yomp BCR Finish point 6 x Buses BBQ at Move back to
1400 Mission BBQ - celebration or Bronze Harper’s Ferry accommodation
Dress uniform
4 Oct 0900 Winery & Brewery tour Loudoun County 6 x Buses
1600 Honor Gala ANC
5 Oct 1000 Virginia Mountain Games BCR 6 x Buses Sports Gear
Depart to Pentagon visit Uniform smart Teams can wait for
6 Oct 0600 Arlington 6 x Buses
with SEAC clothes flights at USO
Dulles
Dulles Airport to Home Change at
Lcations USO
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CLOTHING LIST
ITEM QUANTITY
BERET/HEADDRESS 1
SERVICE DRESS SHIRT 1
MESS DRESS/BLACK TIE (LONG DRESS FOR LADIES) - HONOR GALA 1
WARM JACKET/WATERPROOF - YOMP 1
BOOTS/CROSS COUNTRY SHOES - YOMP 1
RUNNING SHORTS/WALKING TROUSERS - YOMP 1
RUNNING SOCKS - YOMP 3
WALKING POLES, HEADLAMP/TORCH, COMPASS 1
(STRONGLY RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE UNDULATING NATURE OF THE
GROUND AND STEEP CLIMBS AT POINTS)
TRAINING SHOES - YOMP 1
WARM FLEECE – BEFORE AND AFTER YOMP 1
JOGGING BOTTOMS – BEFORE AND AFTER YOMP 1
WARM HAT 1
SMART CLOTHES ENOUGH FOR ALL VISITS
WASHING KIT
TOWEL 1
AFF AY T-SHIRT - PROVIDE DURING SIGN IN 1
CASUAL CLOTHING FOR DOWNTIME/EVENINGS OUT IN THE LOCAL AREA
INSECT REPELLENT/SUN CREAM 1
(WARM WEATHER/SUN/MOSQUITOES/TICKS)
US DOLLARS $300.00 (VISITS EXCHANGE RATE)
PASSPORT IN DATE (6 MONTHS)AY21 PAGE 6
ADVICE TO PROSTHETIC WEARERS – IMPORTANT
A MESSAGE TO THOSE WITH PROSTHETIC FROM PREVIOUS APPALACHIAN YOMP
PARTICIPANTS:
YOU WILL NEED:
1. PROPER PROSTHETIC - THIS IS A LONG WALKING AND CLIMBING EVENT, THROUGH
GRASS/DIRT ROAD WHICH IS WET AND ON OCCASION STONY.
2. WHEELCHAIR OR CRUTCHES - TO BE ABLE TO WALK WITH SUPPORT OR IF YOU
CANNOT WALK WITH A PROSTHETIC AFTER THE YOMP.
3. EXTRA SOCKS - FOR YOUR PROSTHETIC BECAUSE THEY WILL GET WET OR THE
SIZE OF THE STUMP MAY CHANGE ON THE YOMP.
4. TOOLS - TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROSTHETIC AND ADJUST IT IF REQUIRED.
5. CICA-CARE - TO USE FOR THE SPOTS THAT MAY BECOME SENSITIVE FROM THE
RUBBING.
6. TRAVELLING SHOWER STOOL - ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE NOT USED TO STANDING
IN THE SHOWER.
7. WALKING STICKS - TO USE WHILE WALKING THE YOMP.
PREVIOUS YOMP PARTICIPANTS WHO CAME EQUIPPED, FELT THESE THINGS HELPED
THEM AND NOTICED THAT SOME OF THE OTHER AMPUTEES WHO DID NOT HAVE SOME
OR ANY OF THESE AND STRUGGLED DURING AND AFTER THE YOMP.ALLIED FORCES FOUNDATION
APPALACHIAN YOMP
30 SEPTEMBER 2021 - 6 OCTOBER 2021
CONTACT INFORMATION
+1-703-779-9305
ay@alliedforcesfoundation.org
www.alliedforcesfoundation.org
TAX ID: 45-2048658. | VIRGINIA REGISTERED CHARITY NO.: CHR.0055729.You can also read
