Mid-Summer Float Plan

Shipmates,

Memorial Day has passed. It was a day to remember those who sacrificed their lives serving to defend our liberties and provide freedom to millions of people around the world. May we always be a grateful nation honoring them and remembering the loss to their families.

The 4th of July was just two weeks ago commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country's founding. An historic event that bears reverence and remembrance. Now, let's keep the Spirit of America and the Spirit of the U.S.S. Seattle going by attending the 16th Reunion in Philadelphia, PA on September 24 - 27, 2026.

Remember your days on tour duty. Always focused on work, ready for some shore time but always counting the days to return home. That's how I see things. I’m writing this on July 16th, which is just 69 days and a wake up to being together in Philadelphia. 

Don't delay!

We need your registration forms sent into AFR and your Hotel reservations made within the next 30 days!

For more info, go to our website Home Page and click on the 2026 Reunion Philadelphia and the dropdown will give the Registration Info, Hotel Reservation Info, Reunion Schedule and Guest Speaker info. Don't lollygag, join us for Muster and Arrival Registration starting at 4:00 pm on Thursday afternoon, September 24th as we make all preparations for getting underway.

See you in Philly!!!

As a reminder, your annual Associations dues of $30.00 were payable by January 15, 2026. Life Memberships are available. NEW Pricing is available on the Association Website. Just click on "Pay Membership Dues" on the left side of this Home Page. Please note 2026 Dues on your check and send to:

Dave Warunek

9696 Grove Spring Rd.

Hammondsport, NY  14840

Wow, 2026 Happy New Year.

Your Board is in the process of getting all the pieces in place for our 2026 Reunion September 24-27, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA.  It will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in King of Prussia, PA. We are planning a couple of tours, and our banquet will be on Saturday night. 

250 years ago, the U.S. signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776.  There will be a lot of things to see and do, because of the celebration.  Do please come and join us on September 24-27.  Philly has a hop on/hop off bus tour that goes around the city to check out the sights.  We are also looking at going to the Valley Forge Battlefield.

Hoping to see you at our 2026 reunion in Philadelphia.

Fair winds and following seas,

Chuck Rudd

President

• New this year…… stand by for heavy rolls as we navigate through “Guess That Vet”, Team Trivia, and SEATTLE Jeopardy!  Teams will compete for FABULOUS PRIZES each night of the 2026 Reunion.
•  Starting with “Guess That Vet” on Thursday night, shipmates and guests will test their recognition skills and try to identify a variety of celebrities, politicians, and maybe a few shipmates as their “ancient” images are displayed on the screen. 
• Friday night will see table-based teams competing at classic bar-style trivia, and
• Saturday will culminate with SEATTLE Jeopardy!  Put on your thinking caps as the questions will range from easy to very challenging and might involve history, current events, pop culture, sports, and of course Navy and SEATTLE details that you only thought you forgot.  Did I mention that there will be FABULOUS PRIZES!  Hope to see you there.

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