USS Pittsburgh & Requin Base
Memorial Day 2019
USS Pittsburgh April Visit
Members of the Requin base went to Groton to bid the USS Pittsburgh a final farewell from Groton as she prepares to be decommissioned. Photos have been added to the Requin Base website in the base photos section. The direct link to the photo album is https://requinbase.org/basephotos/wppaspec/oc1/lnen/cv0/ab26#wppa-container-1
USS Pittsburgh March 2019 Visit
The captain and some of the crew from the USS Pittsburgh are in town. Photos have been added to the Requin Base website in the base photos section. The direct link to the photo album is https://requinbase.org/
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Here is a useful link to PA resources for Veterans https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/default.aspx
Army Set to Approve USS Thresher Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery
The full article can be read here. https://news.usni.org/2019/01/31/army-set-approve-uss-thresher-memorial-arlington-national-cemetery
Robert Stahl Eternal Patrol
Shipmates, I am sad to announce the passing of one of our WWII Hero’s. Robert Stahl departed on Eternal Patrol yesterday the 26th of January. Funeral Details to follow in a separate emailing to all.
Scorpion Memorial Flag
Flag Posting
The USSVI flag was posted at the Perrytowne Draft House on Perry Hwy in Wexford on Saturday April 07, 2018
Vietnam Wall
The Vietnam Wall has arrived in Hampton township. Thanks to the shipmates that were on hand for escort duty. There is still plenty to do. There will be an opening ceremony on the 29th at 7:00 PM and we need ambassadors all day on the 3rd. Please consider lending a hand. Call Lou Hamill if you have any questions.
Here is the picture gallery for the memorial: