In the June edition of the United States Navy Memorial’s “Authors on Deck” book lecture series, editor Thomas Hone will read from his latest compilation of stories, The Battle of Midway: The Naval Institute Guide to the U.S. Navy’s Greatest Victory (Naval Institute Press; June 2013). Using a wide variety of sources, including memoirs, articles and government documents, Hone brings to life this amazing battle.
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EDITED BY THOMAS HONE
In the June edition of the United States Navy Memorial’s “Authors on Deck” book lecture series, editor Thomas Hone will read from his latest compilation of stories, The Battle of Midway: The Naval Institute Guide to the U.S. Navy’s Greatest Victory (Naval Institute Press; June 2013). Using a wide variety of sources, including memoirs, articles and government documents, Hone brings to life this amazing battle.
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VX-6/VXE-6
June 12-16 2013, Erlanger, Ky.
Contact: Joe Hollern, VX-6/VXE-6 Association
P.O. Box 1228, Westerville, Oh. 43086
614-906-6289,
jhollern@wowway.com.
USS Tom Green County (LST-1159) Reunion
June 12-16, 2013
Chicago, IL
Contact: whaack67@att.net
What: 2013 Reunion of the USS Indianapolis CA-35
When: Aug 1-4, 2013
Where: Hyatt Downtown Indianapolis, IN
Who: All living survivors, families of Lost-At-Sea, families of deceased survivors, former crew, rescue & recovery personnel, honorary survivors, families and friends of the USS Indianapolis, SSN-697 crews and WWII-era Cruiser men are invited.
Contact: Jim Belcher Jr
Phone: (540) 256-1676
Email: jimbelcherpfi@verizon.net
Who: USS Windham Bay CVE 92
When: August 25 -28, 2013
Where: San Diego, CA
Contact: M.W. Steward210-495-4845, windhambay@aol.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/windhambay/
Submarine Development Group One reunion in Bremerton, Washington from August 28th - September 2nd 2013.
Contact: Aaron Ingraham
Email: ingrahamenterprises@gmail.com
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BY LEE A. CRAIG
As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s “Authors on Deck” book lecture series, author Lee A. Craig will present his latest work, Josephus Daniels: His Life & Times (University of North Carolina Press, 2013). Craig, an expert on economic history, delves into Daniels's extensive archive to inform this nuanced and eminently readable biography, following Daniels's rise to power in North Carolina and chronicling his influence on twentieth-century poli...
The USS Washoe County LST 1165 Association 15th annual Reunion.
Sept 4th- Sept 8th 2013.
Doubletree Hotel Valley Forge, PA
Contact info: Dennis A. Steenbergen, Navy Memorial #007233071
dsteenbergen1165@gmail.com
303 470 1187
USS Stoddard DD-566
WWII * Korea * Vietnam
25th Reunion
Herndon, VA (Washington DC Area)
Sept. 4th to Sept.7th - 2013
Crowne Plaza – Dulles Airport
Contact:
Bill Melyan
11 Pigeon Place
Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone: (732) 269-5416
Email: keystonewillie@verizon.net
USS Coolbaugh DE 217 Association will hold their 27th Reunion in conjunction with DESA
September 8-12, 2013 @ Holiday Inn, Albany, NY
Contact: Harvey Weiss, 217 Rothwell Rd, Toccoa, Ga. 30577 #706 886 2709
Or
Rodney Monnat
rmonnat@roadrunner.com
Website: http://usscoolbaugh.powweb.com
USS Graffias AF 29 Reunion
September 10-14, 2013 in Branson, MO
Contact: John Morrow
106 Breezewood Terrace
Bridgewater, VA 22812
Phone: 540-442-0007
E mail: john_w_morrow@yahoo.com
USS Oak Hill(LSD-7) Reunion
Contact Name, Phone # &e-mail address:
Raylah Holm
509-607-9021
raylah@aol.com
Web site:www.ussoakhilllsd7.myevent.com
Location:Honolulu, Hawaii
Dates: Sept. 12- 15, 2013
USS Point Cruz CVE119
Att: Bill McMillen
Secretary, USS Point Cruz CVE119 Association
916-663-8342
Reunion to be held at:
Town and Country Resort
San Diego, CA
September 16-20, 2013
Contact Bill McMillen
Email: CVE119@MSN.COM
USS Sphinx (ARL 24)
Sept 16th thru 19th 2013
Box Car Willie Hotel
Branson, MO.
Contact;
Frank Ironi
954 Lilac Dr.
Sauk Centre, MN., 56378-1643
(320) 352-3271
fironi@mainstreetcom.com
USS Raby De/Dec 698
Reunion
Sept 17-19
Boston, Mass.
Contact:
Harold Simpson
11 Martel Rd.
So. Hamilton, Ma.
01982
Phone 978-468-4864
E-Mail haroldjeans@comcast.net
USS Alfred A. Cunningham DD-752 Reunion
Sept. 18-21, 2013
The INN Lake Superior
Duluth, MN.
Contact:
Harlan "Pete" Niles
728 Elizabeth Ave.
Grand Rapids,Mn. 55744
218-999-9258
cnhniles@paulbunyan.net
USS Waller DD/DDE 466 Reunion
Lexington, Kentucky
September 18-21, 2013
Contact: Keith Lemons
hawkeyefarm1@searnet.com or 606-365-2902
National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.
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The Lone Sailor Award is given to Sea Service veterans who have excelled with distinction in their respective civilian careers while exemplifying the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. The 2013 award recipients will join an impressive list of men and women who have distinguished themselves by drawing upon their military experience to become successful in their subsequent careers and lives, while exemplifying the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.
USS Hanson DD/DDR 832
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013--Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013
The Inn at Ellis Square
Savannah, Ga.
Contact: Roger Austin
rogerandmaryellen@comcast.net
770-504-0004 (h), 770-584-5023 (c)
155 Lake Pines Circle, Jackson, Ga. 30233
Web Site: usshanson832.org
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BY ROGER MANSELL
As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s “Authors on Deck” book lecture series, editor Linda Goetz Holmes will present, Captured: The Forgotten Men of Guam (Naval Institute Press, 2012). In the book, author Robert Mansell documents the Japanese invasion of the tiny island of Guam- a paradise for US military and civilian employees prior to the Pacific War.
Drawing on interviews with survivors, diaries, and archival records, Mansell documents ...
USS Hornet CV-8, CV/CVA/CVS-12 - 65th Reunion
Providence, RI
Contact: Carl & Sandy Burket, Secretary; PO Box 108, Roaring Spring, PA 16673
Phone: (814) 224-5063 Fax: (814) 224-0078Email: hornetcva@aol.com
September 24 – 29, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI, 02886, (401) 732-6000, (800) 227-6963
USS Warrington (DD843) Reunion
Sept. 25-29th, 2013
At the Embassy Suites - Valley Forge, Pa
Contact:Stan Prager at (916) 791-6700
Email:Stashuman843@msn.com
USS Ranger CV-4 Reunion Group is having their 47th reunion in Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island area.
When: September 25, 2013 (Wednesday) for registration
September 26 & 27 planned daytrips.
Saturday, Sept 28 – Men’s annual meeting, ladies silent auction and the banquet that evening.
At the Sheraton Providence airport hotel.
Contact info: Thomas Osmunson, Corr. Sec.
314 Ridge Street, Honesdale, PA 18431
570 253-4806
ozofpa@ptd.net
Group website: www.ussrangercv4reuniongr...
The USS Piedmont AD-17 Reunion Association will meet Sept. 25-29, 2013 at the Sea-Tac Airport Comfort Inn & Suites, 19333 International Blvd., Sea Tac, WA 98188. For details call, email, or write to Bill Kastens, 1824 SW Village Dr., Topeka, KS 66604;
bmk1930@sbcglobal.net; 785-272-2604.
September 25-29 2013
Place: Hyatt Place, Charlotte/City Park
Charlotte, North Carolina
Contact Asa Myers( 803-628-8110 )
Email: asamyers@carolina.rr.com
Sent by Joe Colombara
joec96@att.net
Colorado Springs, CO
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USS James E. Kyes (DD-787) Renion
The Academy Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO.
September 25-29, 2013
Website: http://www.ussjek.org
USS Passumpsic, AO-107 will have her 2013 REUNION in Seattle, WA.September 25-28, 2013.Hosted at DOUBLETREE SUITES, Seattle Airport / Southcenter, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188.
Ships website is http://www.passumpsicao107.com
Ships contact is "Bob Brockman" brockman@eastex.net
USS Tiru - SS416 Reunion
September 26-28, 2013
Charleston, SC
CONTACT:
Charles Steinert
1521 Montclair St
Charleston, SC 29407
843-556-7622
2013reunion@usstiru.org
USS Valcour AVP/AGF-1 Reunion
September 26-29, 2013
Virginia Beach, VA
Contact: Don Cloud
dwcloudsr@gmail.com
Phone: 843-552-9992
USS FOSS DE-59 Reunion
Sept. 26-29, 2013 Norfolk, VA
Contact: Lee McMillion
5901 Mt. Eagle Dr. #1604, Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 960-3262 or (703) 303-1928
Email: lee@mcmillion.org
Date(s): September 26th to September 29th 2013
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Venue: Hilton Double Tree Hotel
Contact: Bill Jourdan
Address: 147 S. 10th Street, Noblesville Ind. 46060
Telephone: 317-776-9463
E-Mail: beerplumber@gmail.com
Sept 30 – Oct 03, 2013
Mt. Pleasant, SC Holiday Inn
POC:
Ralph Luther, Reunion Coordinator
PO Box 864
Summerville, SC 29484-0864
email:
rluther107@gmail.com
phone: 843-851-7064
USS Chewaucan AOG-50 Reunion
Dates: Wednesday October 2, 2013 to Sunday morning October 6, 2013
Location: Millenium Maxwell House Hotel
2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
Contact Persons: Pierce Pelouze - ppelouze@comcast.net: Phone: 856-261-5946
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USS Leyte CV-32 Reunion
Embassy Suites (at the airport) Orlando, Florida
Contact : Le Grande W. Van Wagenen
43 Frederick Place
Parlin, New Jersey 08859
732 727 5993
e-mail : leyte1956@aol.com
The reunion is open to al...
62nd Annual Reunion: October 3rd thru 6th 2013 Chairpersons: Jerry Ferrara E-mail: elvisjf4@verizon.net Or call 1-877-360-SARA (7272)
Crowne Plaza Riverfront Reservations or call 1-888-233-9527
Saratoga Room Rates: $99 per night (Rates honored 3 days before and after event)
http://uss-saratoga.com/reunion.html
USS Saratoga Association FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/23720802984/
James K Polk Reunion
Oct 3 - Oct 7, 2013
Myrtle Beach, SC
Fun, Buffet dinner, events a hospitality room, all Polk vets welcome. Bring your wife and children if you like!
For more information, go to the web site http://www.ussjameskpolk.com/
Put on by the James K Polk Veterans Association
US NAVAL TRAINING CENTER BAINBRIDGE
October 3 – 6, 2013
Chattanooga, Tennessee
For all men and women, either military or Civil Service, who served at USNTC Bainbridge anytime between 1942-1976,
Contact:Walter Alexander, Publicity Coordinator USNTCBA
2311 Idavere Rd SW
Roanoke, VA 24015-3903
Phone: (540) 345 - 5826
E-mail:DE585@cox.net
Website:www.usntcb.org
USS Anchorage LSD36 Reunion (commemorating 10 years since decommissioning)
October 5 & 6, 2013 in San Diego, CA
Contact: Michael P. McGrath info@ussanchoragereunion.com
http://ussanchoragereunion.com
Tel: 877-622-3734
Fax: 877-859-8185
P.O. Box 191013
San Diego, CA 92159-1013
The USS Bristol DD857 Will hold its annual reunion in Nashville, Tennessee
10/07/2013 – 10/10/2013
Contact:
Paul Ratcliffe
835 the Hideout
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Phone: 973-309-4040
Email: pd_ratcliffe@msn.com
USS Monticello LSD 35 "All Hands" Reunion
10/10/2013 - 10/13/2013
Marriott Suites Deerfield, Illinois
Contact: Robert Behm 3011Dunn Road, Valley Springs, CA 95252
Ph: 209-772-0543
beamer@ussmonticello.com
http://www.ussmonticello.com
Name of organization: USS Henry L Stimson SSBN 655
Reunion Date: 10 thru 13 October 2013
City:Mobile, Alabama 36606
Host Hotel:Mobile Marriott, 3101 Airport Boulevard
Reservations: PH# 251-476-6400 Ext. 7423 Fax 251-476-9050
Reunion coordinator:Loree Riggs
Phone number: 217-498-8409
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The event, called “Navy Air and Cajun Fare” will be held in New Iberia, La. on October 11, 12, and 13, 2013. All personnel who served at the air station during its years of operation, including squadron personnel, instructors and students, are cordially invited. The reunion will be held on the same weekend as the New Iberia World Championship Gumbo Cookoff, and will featurevisits to local attractions,lots of Cajun food and fellowship,and a possible gathering at the old hangar.
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BY STANLEY WEINTRAUB
As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s “Authors on Deck” book lecture series, author Stanley Weintraub will present his latest work, Young Mr. Roosevelt (Da Capo PR, 2013). Acclaimed historian Weintraub explores the formative years (1913-1920) in FDR's unparalleled public career when he was Assistant Secretary of the Navy during World War I.
Following his presentation, Weintraub will be available for a Q&A session and book signing....