Holiday Greetings to all Shipmates

Hello Shipmates,

If you did not attend the 2025 reunion in Annapolis MD., we had an outstanding tour of the U.S. Naval Academy. It gave us a better understanding of what the new officers from the academy must go through. We had some sea story time and had a blast hearing from some officers and enlisted personnel. We had some first-time shipmates attend reunion. We hope you had fun and want you to come back, please bring your shipmates with you. Our guest speaker was Captain James Tolbert, CO of Seattle AOE-3 February 1988 to February 1990. Part of his old crew were in attendance. Also in attendance was Captain Crag Honour and Captain Peter Fitzwilliams. There were sailors from plank owners up to the 1990’s at reunion. It is great to meet the people that were on board before and after your years and talk about the changes over the years. So, Please Come Join Us.

Next year we will be in Philadelphia, PA. September 24-27, 2026, to celebrate the 250^th anniversary of the United States. Plans are in the works for a great time. In Philly there are a lot of sites to see and things to do. More info to follow.

We are looking for people to help us with tours and are looking for where you want to go for our 2027 reunion. Please let us know as soon as you can, Thanks.

As a reminder, your annual Associations dues of $30.00 are payable by January 15, 2026. Life Memberships are available. NEW Pricing will be available soon on the Association Website.

We are now in the Holiday Season, and we wish everyone a safe and joyous holiday season. Safe travels whether near or far. God Bless all of you and your families. Remember Love One Another.

Fair Winds and Following Seas,

Chuck Rudd

USSSVA President

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