The Global Atmospheric Research Program's (GARP) Atlantic Tropical Experiment, known as GATE, took place 50 years ago. It was by far the most ambitious tropical field campaign, involving more than 5,000 scientists, technicians, and supporting staff from 72 countries. GATE observations have had an unmatched legacy in the atmospheric science. This town hall meeting is co-hosted by the 12th Symposium on the Madden-Julian Oscillation and Sub-Seasonal Monsoon Variability and the 22nd History Symposium as part of the GATE 50^th Anniversary Celebration. This meeting provides a platform for GATE veterans to share their experiences in planning and executing the field program, for the audience to engage in discussions pertaining to GATE-related topics, and for upcoming tropical field campaigns to be introduced. For early career professionals, this town hall meeting presents an exceptional chance to gain insights into this milestone event in the atmospheric science and have a glimpse into the future landscape of tropical field campaigns.