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US Army

APRIL 2012

Apr 25–29: 47th Infantry Regiment (WWII, Vietnam to present all Bn's) in Columbus (Fort Benning), GA. POC: Russell E. Vibberts Jr., 1 Standish Dr., Stafford Springs, CT 06076, 860–684–2072, panther33@hotmail.com, www.47inf.org

Apr 25–29: 73rd Armor in Kansas City, MO. POC: Curtis Banker, 518–643–2302,curt0742@hughes.net

Apr 26–29: Vietnam and all Veterans Reunion (all services and all conflicts) at Wickham Park, Melbourne, FL. POC: Greg Welsh, at Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard, PO BOX 237225, Cocoa, FL 32923–7225, 321–501–6896, vets2gether@cfl.rr.com, http://www.vietnamandallveteransofbrevard.com

MAY 2012

May 7–11: Army Counterintelligence Corps Veterans, Inc (ACICV) in Branson, MO. POC: Bill Ward, 6347 137th Ave NE, Apt 275, Redmond, WA 98052, 425–881–0306, billward21@comcast.net, www.ACICV.org

May 15–22: 42d MP Group (Customs) 7751st MP Customs, Europe (all former members, any era, any detachment/company/field office) POC: Mike Austing, 740–229–7213, michaelausting@att.net

May 16–20: 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Chapter, 25th Infantry Div Association in Nashville, TN. POC: Dave Cox, 13 Loma Linda Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028, 830–895–1172, cox.a.34cav@gmail.com, www.3–4cav.org

May 18-20: 6th U.S. Cavalry Veterans Assn in Ft Oglethorpe, GA. POC: Chris, chris@6thcavalrymuseum.com

May 20–25: 11th & 328th Transportation Co (Lt Hel) (H–34) in Pigeon Forge, TN. POC: Allen B. Causseaux, 5822 Westchester St., Alexandria, VA 22310–1121, 703–971–3218, abc5822@cox.net

May 24–28: 199th Infantry Brigade (46th Redcatcher Reunion) in Arlington, VA. POC: Richard Master, PO Box 40658, Redford, MI 48239, 805–377–2688, info@redcatcher.com, www.Redcatcher.org

MAY/JUNE 2012

May/Jun TBD: All 3 Wars Assn (WWII/Korea/Vietnam) in Louisville, KY. POC: Gail Lightfoot, 849 Mesa Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, 805–481–3434, sufficit@aol.com, www.all3wars.org

JUNE 2012

June 7-9: 1st Military Intelligence Battalion (ARS) in Branson, MO. POC: Don Skinner, 1908 SE River Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97123, 503 648-6059, donsk@frontier.com, http://military-intelligence.wikispaces.com/1st+MIBARS

Jun 20-23: 26th Infantry Regiment (Blue Spaders, all eras) in Louisville, KY. POC: Tom Galvin, 703–599–6480, TomGalvin.26thInfantry@gmail.com, www.bluespader.org

Jun 21–24: 178th Ordnance Supply (Qui Nhon, Vietnam) in Reno, NV. POC: Gary L Matthews, 403 Bardsley Ave, Neola, IA 51559, 402–658–0466, GMatt41347@aol.com

Jun 21–24: 629th Ordnance Supply (Qui Nhon, Vietnam) in Reno, NV. POC: Gary L Matthews, 403 Bardsley Ave, Neola, IA 51559, 402–658–0466, GMatt41347@aol.com

JULY 2012

Jul 11–15: 220th Reconnaissance Aircraft Co (formerly 220th Aviation Company) (all former members along with anyone who had contact with the unit in I Corps, Viet Nam during service there 1965-71) in Seattle, WA. POC: Norman S. MacPhee, 6258 Brennan Court, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026, 509–465–3158, catkiller2012@earthlink.net, http://www.catkillers.org/

Jul 28 & 29: Army Transportation Corps 70th Anniversary at Fort Eustis, VA. POC: COL (Ret) Ted Cimral, 100 Jubilee, Williamsburg, VA 23188, 757–229–3062, tcimral@cox.net, www.TCAvnAssn.org Event includes: Army Transportation Museum Foundation (ATMF) Annual Membership Meeting commemorating the Year of the Army Movements Manager, Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF) Huey Ride Program, British Army Transporters, and Birthday Dinner.

AUGUST 2012

Aug 1–5: Society of the First Infantry Division "Big Red One" in Memphis, TN. POC: Society of the First Infantry Division, PO Box 607, Ambler, PA 19002, 215–661–1969, Soc1ID@aol.com, 1stID.org

Aug 2–5: 18th Aviation Company Otternest in Branson, MO. POC: James H. Wittel, 719–597–8915, jjim4u2@msn.com, www.18aviationcompanyotternest.com

Aug 20-26: The 27th Infantry Regiment (The Wolfhounds) Regimental Historical Society, Inc. in Baltimore, MD. POC: Patrick Cannan, 2691 Mikasa Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, 561-252-6841, pcannan@comcast.net, http://www.wolfhound.pack.wolfhoundsonline.org/

Aug 23–26: Second Infantry Division Association (91st Annual Reunion) in Reno, NV. POC: Bob Haynes, 224–225–1202, 2idahq@comcast.net 2ida.org

SEPTEMBER 2012

Sep TBD: 11th Engineer Bn Association (All former and current members are invited to attend) in Gatlinberg, TN. POC: Ronald Smoker, 240–683–5812, ronald.smoker@gte.net

Sept 6-8: 14th Combat Engineer Battalion Association in Branson, MO. POC: Byron Schriever, Secy, 14980 Seal Rock Ave NE, Aurora, OR 97002, 503-678-7817, digger6@14thcombatengineers.org, www.rugged.14thcombatengineers.org

Sept 6–8: 15th Constabulary Squadron in Mansfield, TX. POC: Horace J. Saldi, 46 Stonegate Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20905, 301–384–1168, saldidog1@comcast.net.

Sept 6-9: 3rd Infantry Division and attached units in Savannah, GA. POC: Trish Blanton, thereunionbrat@hotmail.com, 360-663-2521, www.3rdiv.org

Sept 6-9: 35th Infantry Division in Kansas City, MO. POC: Robert Dalton, PO Box 5004, Topeka, KS 66605, 785-267-3295, www.35thinfdivassoc.com

Sept 7-8: USAREUR G-2 Association (All civilians, enlisted and officers who worked Intel, CI or Security in USAREUR) in Bristol, VA. POC: Lee McCaslin, 205-655-5081, lmccaslin1@charter.net

Sept 7-8: 19th Combat Engineer Battalion Assn, Vietnam and attached units in Waynesville, MO. POC: Tom Ebrite, 5408 W Wentworth Ln, Mimcoe, IN 47304, 765-286-4906, s2snoopy@comcast.net, or John Hack, 219-947-2363, silverjon3@yahoo.com, www.29engrvn.org

Sept 9-11: First Engineer Combat Battalion in San Antonio, TX. POC: Ron Labinski, 913-362-6468, ron.labinski@gmail.com, www.diehardengineer.com

Sept 9-13: 720th MP Battalion Reunion Association (all eras 1942 to present) in New Orleans, LA. POC: Tom Watson, 156 Memorial Dr., McCormick, SC 29835, 864-391-2661, mp720reunion@wctel.net, 720mpreunion.org

Sept 14-15: 512th Military Police Co in Sierra Vista, AZ. POC: B.J. Searcy, 520-456-1229, dbjsearcy@powerc.net

Sept 19-23: 7th Armored Division Association - WWII (66th Annual) in Chicago, IL. POC: Cheryl Higley 860-678-1018 or cmhig58@sbcglobal.net

Sept 19–23: US Army Medical Command Japan Association in Niagara Falls, Canada. POC: Charles W. S. Jezycki, 1918 Shurtleff Avenue, Napa, CA 94559–4275, 707–257–6818, charleswsj@msn.com, usamcja.com. Personnel who served/hospitalized in any hospital & or medical clinic, including support units in Japan/Okinawa between 1945 to present, officers & enlisted.

Sept 20-23: 14th Cavalry Association in Junction City/Fort Riley, Kans. POC: Max Whipps, 3800 NE 72nd Ave., Portland, OR 97213-5710, 503-954-1864, opcen@14cav.org, www.14cav.org. Veterans and serving Troopers of the 14th Cavalry Regiment return to Ft. Riley, the Regiment's home from 1942 to 1944, for Stable Call, its popular Watering Hole, and a grand banquet and to attend the U.S. Cavalry Association's annual Bivouac and National Cavalry Competitions.

Sept 21-24: Comm Restoral Units - 1119th, 1120th and 1121st Signal Battalions in Pueblo, CO. POC: Deb Jones, 1404 W Carrizo Springs Ave, Pueblo West, CO 81007, 719-440-6202, deb@debjones.com, https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/120267988036268/

Sept 23-26: The 24th Infantry Division Association, The Original in New Orleans, LA. POC: Thomas M. Appler, 2136 Herbert Ave., Westminster, MD. 21157, 410-848-1081, tom-steph@comcast.net, www.24thida.com

Sept 24-26: 516th Engineer Co. - Hanau Germany in Pigeon Forge, TN. POC: Gene Ogletree, 243 Overstreet Rd., Swainsboro, GA 30401, 478-237-7159, geneogletree@bellsouth.net

Sept 26-30: Battle of the Bulge Veterans in New Orleans, LA. POC: Doris Davis, 650-654-0101, doris@battleofthebulge.org http://www.battleofthebulge.org/

Sept 27-29: 999th Armored Field Artillery Battalion (AFA BN) Korean War in Little Rock, AR. POC: Aubrey Davidson, 14807 Cedar Heights Rd, N Little Rock, AR 72118, 501-851-4999, abe4999@aol.com

Sept 27-30: 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Reconnaissance Troop and 79th Infantry Division (World War II) (Dec. 1941 through VE Day 1945) in New Orleans, LA. POC: Merle Buck, 1578 Riverbank Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29115, 803-536-1467, merleluckybuck@bellsouth.net, http://home.earthlink.net/~jwitmeyer/314Reunion/. All present members of the 314th Infantry Regiment and all other members of the 314th Infantry Association World War II are welcome to attend.

Sept 27-30: 69th Armor Regiment Assn in Franklin, KY. POC: Robert “Bob” Zepernick, 1459 Fairview Pl, Alliance, OH 44601–3781, 330–821–2731, ztank32@aol.com (put "69th Armor" in Subject Line). Updates will be posted to www.rjsmith.com/my_unit.html - Reunion Information.

OCTOBER 2012

Oct 2-5: 4th/152nd Reunion Association, Inc. in London KY. POC: Mike Atkinson, 408 Springbrook Ct, Hanover, PA 17331, 717.637.7888, mta2@comcast.net, www.mojavereunion.org. If you served as a pilot/flight engineer/crew chief/mechanic/cook or in any other job in the 4th/ 152nd on the OH13-CH19-CH25-CH34-CH37 at Ft Benning or any of the places in Germany the 4th went please come to our Reunion.

Oct 11-13: 13th Engineer (C) Bn Reunion in Chattanooga, TN. POC: Billy Quinton Sr., bquinton@tampabay.rr.com, 727-323-1144.

Oct 12-14: Florida Branch - Second Infantry Division Association in Titusville, FL. POC: Donald Calnan,
PO Box 371, Olivia, NC 28368, 561-742-5379, 2ida.mail@charter.net, www.2ida.org/Events_Florida.htm

Oct 12-15: 65th (Combat Engineer) Battalion Vietnam 25th Infantry Division in Woodbridge, VA. POC: Kathy Dixon, kathy-dixon2001@yahoo.com, Facebook: 65th (Cbt Engr) Bn Vietnam, Home: 1-706-625-4696, Mobile: 1-706-260-5661

Oct 17–21: 26th Engineer Bn in Portland, OR. POC: Linda Gordon, 550 8th Ave So Clinton, IA 52732, 563–242–4061, iwfrog@mcleodusa.net,http://groups.yahoo.com/group/26th/

Oct 24–28: 17th and 82nd Airborne 507th PIR (WW–II Paratroopers) POC: John Keller, 507th PIR Association Secretary, jkel507@bellsouth.net or Vicki Evans, 507th PIR Association Treasurer;, Vicki@gms.com Note: if you send an email please put "507th 2012 Reunion" in the Subject line.

NOVEMBER 2012

Nov 7–12: 14th Transportation Battalion (AM&S)(GS) Nha Trang, Tuy Hoa/Phu Hiep Vietnam 1965-72 in Kissimmee, FL. POC: Dan Quackenbush, 315–436–0498, quack0711@twcny.rr.com, www.14thtransbnamgs.org

Nov 7–12: 79th Transportation Company (DS) Qui Nhon, Tuy Hoa, Vietnam 1965–72 in Kissimmee, FL. POC: Art Harrison, 440–668–0019, jam1996min@aol.com, www.14thtransbnamgs.org

Nov 7–12: 335th Transportation Company (DS) Chu Lai, Dong Ba Thin Vietnam 1965–71 in Kissimmee, FL. POC: Ernest McDaniel, 434–685–3759, revernest@minister.com, www.14thtransbnamgs.org

Nov 7–12: 339th Transportation Company (DS) Nha Trang, Tuy Hoa/Phu Hiep, Vietnam1962–68 in Kissimmee, FL POC: Ralph Frank, 352–527–9319, rf339ds@embarqmail.com, www.14thtransbnamgs.org

Nov 7–12: 540th Transportation Company (GS) Qui Nhon, Vietnam 1965–71 in Kissimmee, FL. POC: Wayne Gallant, 916–543–4856, wayne.gallant@sbcglobal.net, www.14thtransbnamgs.org

Nov 7–12: 604th Transportation Company (DS) Pleiku, Vietnam 1966–73 in Kissimmee, FL. POC: Harald Hendrichsen, 503–888–6510, harald@604th.com, www.14thtransbnamgs.org

Nov 7–12: 608th Transportation Company (DS) Dong Ba Thin, Vietnam 1967–72 in Kissimmee, FL. POC: Dan Sippel, 912–876–5017, dsippel@coastalnow.net, www.14thtransbnamgs.org

Nov 7–12: 610th Transportation Company (GS) An Khe and Da Nang, Vietnam 1966–72 in Kissimmee, FL. POC: Al Walker, 570–662–2328, colcmsr@frontier.com, www.14thtransbnamgs.org

Nov 7–12: 614th. AVEL (DS) Nha Trang/Pleiku, Vietnam 1966–72 in Kissimmee, FL. POC: Frank Ferry, 203–205–9021, frankgferry@yahoo.com, www.14thtransbnamgs.org

US Marine Corps

APRIL 2012

Apr 20–22: VMFA–212 in Pensacola Beach, FL. POC: JD Loucks, PO Box 1, East Jewett, NY 12424, 518–589–6238, VMFA212Reunion@aol.com, www.vmfa212reunion.org

MAY 2012

May 6-10: 9th Engineer Bn in Las Vegas, NV. POC: Herb Shaw, 752 Harper Street, Jesup, GA 31546, 912-424-9084, hshaw@bellsouth.net, www.9thengineers.com

May 25–28: TF Delta, Rose Garden, Nam Phong, Thailand (All who served at the “Garden” 1972–73) in Quantico, VA. POC: Harold G Delamater, 169 Ketchamtown Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, 845–297–8865, HGD1025@aol.com, www.namphong.com

MAY/JUNE 2012

May/Jun TBD: All 3 Wars Assn (WWII/Korea/Vietnam) in Louisville, KY. POC: Gail Lightfoot, 849 Mesa Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, 805–481–3434, sufficit@aol.com, www.all3wars.org

JUNE 2012

Jun 6–10: USS Iwo Jima LPH–2/LPH–7 in McLean, VA. POC: Robert McAnally, 152 Frissell St, Hampton, VA 23663, 757–723–0317, yujack@megalink.net, http://ussiwojimashipmates.cfns.net For all ship’s company and embarked Navy and Marine Corps personnel.

Jun 11–17: 1st ANGLICO (during Marine Week) in Cleveland, OH. POC: John Maurer, 614–262–9002, jmaurer@columbus.rr.com, www.1anglico.org

AUGUST 2012

Aug 3-5: USS Bristol County LST-1198 Association in San Diego, CA. POC: John Swets, 619-356-1198, johnswets@gmail.com, http://www.ussbristolcounty.com. We welcome all our Marine Brothers to attend.

Aug 31-Sept 4: Women Marines Association in Philadelphia, PA. POC: Mary Ann Merritt, pro@womenmarines.org, www.womenmarines.org, 586-752-9421

SEPTEMBER 2012

Sep 11-16: USS Hornet (CV–8, CV–12, CVA–12, CVS–12 - 64th Reunion in San Mateo, CA. POC: Carl & Sandy Burket, Secretary, PO Box 108, Roaring Spring, PA 16673, 814–224–5063, hornetcva@aol.com, http://www.usshornetassn.com/

Sept 16-19: USMC Motor Transport Assn, Inc. in Seattle, WA. POC: Terry Hightower, 910-450-1841, secretary@usmcmta.org, PO Box 1372, Jacksonville, NC 28541

Sept 20-24: Kilo Company, 3rd Bn, 7th Marine Regt, Vietnam and attached units in Oklahoma City, OK. POC: William Rolke, K37usmc@att.net, 262-780-0993

Sept 27-30: Aviation Logistics Marines in Myrtle Beach, SD. POC: Don Davis, 252-444-1777, greyegl@ec.rr.com

OCTOBER 2012

Oct 4–7: USS Saratoga CV–3 & CVA/CV–60 (61st Annual Reunion) in Nashville, TN. POC: Brad Senter, 1–877–360–SARA (7272), SuperSara@Prodigy.Net

Oct 8–11: G–3–1 Korea Association in Oklahoma City, OK. POC: Bob Harbula, 412–462–8537, bobbyjuly@yahoo.com

Oct 17-21: Marine Air Groups Reunion (WWII to present) in Branson, MO. POC: James Jordan 417–535–4945, James.m.Jordan@hughes.net or Bob Miller, 3814 Rocky Mound Drive, Wentzville MO 63385, 636–327–5854, mbobsue13@yahoo.com

NOVEMBER 2012

Nov 8–12: Second Battalion First Marines (Vietnam Veterans) in Mission Bay, CA. POC: Paul Mangan, PO Box 12098, Des Moines, IA 50310, 515–360–2600, namgrunt@aol.com, www.firstmarines.org

US Navy

JANUARY 2012

Jan 22–29: USS Andrew Jackson SSBN–619 Cruise out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. POC: Doc McAllister, 963 Harbor Town Drive, Venice, FL 34292, 941–493–7488, patiopapa37@yahoo.com

FEBRUARY 2012

Feb 24–26: East Coast ALL SEABEE (all branches) Reunion in Hampton, VA. POC: Bruce MacDougall, 804–921–4753, seabeemacd40@verizon.net, www.vietnam-era-seabees.org

Feb 24–26: NMCB–1 Seabees in Hampton, VA. POC: Peter Dowd, 781–837–0393, mcb1reunion@verizon.net

Feb 24–26: NMCB–3 Seabees in Hampton, VA. POC: Dave Schefield, 508–255–1583, DaveSc@verizon.net

Feb 24–26: NMCB–10 Seabees in Hampton, VA. POC: Bill Annett, 619–449–6742, seabeebill@cox.net

Feb 24–26: NMCB–121 Seabees in Hampton, VA. POC: Billy Millican, 804–921–4753, Bcmillican@aol.com

Feb 24–26: NMCB–133 Seabees in Hampton, VA. POC: Dennis Ruocco, 910–842–1341, Gulfport67@gmail.com

MARCH 2012

Mar 27–31: NAS Bermuda in Las Vegas, NV. POC: Fred Clayton, 2 Pinecrest Drive, Russellville, AR 72801, 479–880–7192, cfwc03@suddenlink.net

APRIL 2012

Apr TBD: General W.A. Mann AP–112 (25th reunion) in Pompano Beach, FL. POC: Walter Baker, 2960 Ranchtte Square, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563–2614, 850–934–1671, wbake99@aol.com

Apr 11–14: VP–47 in Pensacola, FL. POC: Jim Campbell, 360–969–2170, blandjcampbell@aol.com, www.vp-47reunions.com

Apr 11–15: USS Mullinnix DD–944 Association in San Antonio, TX. POC: Bob Houghton, 1144 Barfield Street, Charleston, SC 29492, 302–650–3042, muxassn@hotmail.com, www.ussmullinnixassociation.com

Apr 12–16: USS Effingham APA–165 in St. Louis, MO. POC: Larry McCallum, 104 Luella Ave, Oregon, OH 43616, 419–693–9491, shaddad15@bex.net

Apr 12–16: USS Shadwell LSD–15 in St. Louis, MO. POC: Larry McCallum, 104 Luella Ave, Oregon, OH 43616, 419–693–9491, shaddad15@bex.net

Apr 12–16: W. E. S. T. Reunion, USS White Marsh LSD–8, USS Effingham APA–165, & USS Shadwell LSD–15 in St. Louis, MO. POC: Larry McCallum, 104 Luella Ave, Oregon, OH 43616, 419–693–9491, shaddad15@bex.net

Apr 17–19: MCB–128 (45th Reunion) in Mobile, AL. POC: George McDanel, 204 E Airwood Drive, East Alton, IL 62024, 618–259–4694, mcdanelgk@aol.com

Apr 19–23: USS Manley DD–940 Association in Reston, VA (DC). POC: Harold Kane, 480B Newport Way, Monroe Township, NJ 89831, 609–409–7737, manleypres940@gmail.con, www.ussmanleydd940.org

Apr 22–26: USS Carpenter DD-825 in Las Vegas, NV. POC: Joel Weinbaum, 256–351-8552, smokycolors@yahoo.com

Apr 22–26: USS/USCG Edisto AG–89/AGB–2/WAGB–284 (all Edisto sailors are invited) in Melbourne, FL. POC: Glenn Smith, PO Box 747, Mims, FL 32754–0747, 321–269–5637, ussedisto@cfl.rr.com, www.windclass.org

Apr 22–26: USS Nicholas DD/DDE–449 and FFG–47 (all crews WWII to present) in San Diego, CA. POC: Ken Clouston 3310 S. Casa Nuevo Trail, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, 928–634–7176, kcloust@commspeed.net

Apr 25–29: Naval Support Activity Danang (NSA Danang) in Rapid City, SD. POC: Bernie Uhrinek, 145 Stepp Road, Sarver, PA 16055, 724–353–9627, JBRSAR@SALSGIVER.COM

Apr 25–29: USS Triton SSN–586 Reunion Group in San Francisco, CA. POC: Henry Jackson, 1110 Delcove Way, Greensboro, GA 30642, 706–999–1637, henry.jackson@plantationcable.net

Apr 26–29: USS Moale DD–693 (All crew welcome) In Baton Rouge, LA. POC: Jim O'Donnell, 1785 Harolw Ave, Pueblo, CO, 719–542–7622, sylviaodon@aol.com, www.ussmoaleassn.com

Apr 26–29: USS Steinaker DD/DDR–863 in Virginia Beach, VA. POC: John Evans, 612 Turtle Bend Drive, Killeen, TX 76542, 254–634–0602, texasevans@yahoo.com

Apr 27–29: USS Compton DD–705 Assn in Virginia Beach, VA. POC: Joe Napoli, 129 Mallard Drive, Monroe Twp, NJ 08831, 609–409–7678, joe.napoli@usscompton.com, www.usscomptonassociation.com. Will attend the Virginia International Tattoo military show as part of our tour.

MAY 2012

May TBD: USS Allen M.Sumner DD–692 (24th annual all hands reunion) in Tidewater, VA. POC: Joe Gall, 716–692–2697, ams692@aol.com

May TBD: USS Hawkins DD/DDR–873 (Officers and Crewmembers) in Columbia SC. POC: Bob Gates, 1209 Kettle Rd. Altoona, PA 16601, 1–814–941–9298, rgates2053@aol.com

May 1–3: VAH–21/TRIM in Charleston, SC. POC: Gerald Tripp, ATCS, USN Ret, 495 Casper Dr, Hemet, CA 92545, 951–926–6047, trippg748@roadrunner.com, www.vah21.org

May 3–6: USS San Pablo AVP/AGS–30 in Niagara Falls/Buffalo, NY. POC: Stuart Norris, 1463 Ayrault Rd, Fairport, NY 14450, 585–223–2713, stuenormus@msn.com

May 6-10: Navy Postal Clerk Association in Branson MO. POC: Mike Bertalan, 2063 West 103 St, Cleveland, OH 44102, 216 299-6732, npca@roadrunner.com, www.navypostalclerkassoc.org. Additional contacts: Mike Dwyer, 3414 Miller Point Ct, Navarre, FL 32566, 850-939-9184, Mytreehouse99@bellsouth.net or Ed Carter, 406 Colonel Dr., Garland, TX 75043, 972-840-2384, NAVYMAIL@AOL.com

May 6–10: USS Aeolus ARC–3 (all crew members) in Portland, ME. POC: Michael Jarvis, 28800 Mound Road, Warren, MI 48092, 586–501–3130, mjarvis@nandc.com, www.ussaeolus.com

May 6–10: USS Diphda AKA–59 (all crew members) in Tucson, AZ. POC: Jim & Judy Bentley, 21632 N Chipmunk Trail, Woodhaven, MI 48183, 734–675–0148, judycoo@hotmail.com

May 7–10: USS Caiman SS–323 in San Antonio, TX. POC: Doug Smith, 3835 B Maple Ave, Bremerton, WA 98310, 360–377–4763, DBFrider@comcast.net, www.flamincaiman.org

May 9–12 USS Robert H. McCard DD–822 in Chicago, IL. POC: Ben Plante ENCS USN (Ret), 186 Brennan Street, Manchester, NH 03109, 603–622–0244, blplante@comcast.net

May 11–13: Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association, New England Chapter (NCVA-NE) Spring Mini-Reunion in North Conway, NH; POC: Victor Knorowski, 8 Eagle Lane, Mechanicville, NY 12118; 518–664–8032; knork629@verizon.net ; http://ncva-ne.org The registration cut-off date for the event is 27 April. Membership in the NCVA-NE is open to all individuals living in New England or New York State who served with the U.S. Naval Security Group (USNAVSECGRU) or have served with the successor organizations of the USNAVSECGRU. New local members are welcome.

May 14–17: USS Hailey DD–556 (shipmates, family and friends) in Ocean City, MD. POC: Richard Pezzano, 37 Butler Ave, Bayville, NJ 08721, 732–369–3450, usshaileydd556@yahoo.com, http://groups,yahoo.com/groups/usshaileydd556

May 14–18: USS Rich DD/DDE–820 shipmates in Richfield, OH. POC: Wm Gross, 440–747–7374, reunion2012@ussrich.org, www.ussrich.org

May 15–19: USS Smalley DD–565 (all hands) in Savannah, GA. POC: Sid Gilbreath, 110 Breen Ln, Cookville, TN 38506, 931–526–7283, sgilbreath@tntech.edu

May 19-23: USS Conyngham Assn in New Orleans, LA. POC: Dave Suckow, 1871 Silver Bell Rd #103, Eagan, MN 55122m 651-681-1927 or 651-226-6179, dsuckow@comcast.net, www.ussconynghamassoc.org

May 20–23: USS Forrest Sherman DD–931 (shipmates) in Ocean City, MD. POC: Kurt Wagemann, 720 Reedy Circle, Bel Air, MD 21014, 410–836–9260, kurt.wagemann@verizon.net, www.ussforrestsherman.org

May 26 (10AM): USS Northampton Reunion Assn. A special event: Two Model Ships Presented to the US Navy Memorial, in Washington, DC. POC: Len Shults, 3708 Duquesne Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109, 334–273–9804, nortnsailor1@att.net. All former shipmates, including US Marines and Flag personnel are invited.

May 30–Jun 3: USS Cony DD/DDE-508 in Providence, RI. POC: Ken Cox, 104 Winterdale Drive, Lake Alfred, FL 33850, 863–307–3187, kcox@tampabay.rr.com

MAY/JUNE 2012

May/Jun TBD: All 3 Wars Assn (WWII/Korea/Vietnam) in Louisville, KY. POC: Gail Lightfoot, 849 Mesa Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, 805–481–3434, sufficit@aol.com, www.all3wars.org MERCHANT MARINE included.

JUNE 2012

TBD: USS Hugh Purvis DD–709 in Newport, RI. POC: George Baker, 4417 Rosy Billed Ct, Indian Land, SC, 803–233–7403, GBMB1971@yahoo.com

Jun 3–7: Iron Angels VF–14 ww2,VF–721 Korea, VF–141/53 in Pensacola. POC: Bill Luxon, 724–899–2108, oneezhr@hotmail.com

Jun 14-17: USS Juneau LPD-10 in Waterloo, IA. POC: Terry Baumfalk, 765-432-8655, tlbaumfalk@aol.com

Jun 27–Jul 1: USS Power DD-839 (all who served aboard 1945–77, 16th Reunion) in Deerfield/Great Lakes NTS Chicago, IL. POC: John S Pinto, PO Box 640813, Beverly Hills, FL 34464, 352–527–2352, jpinto839@gmail.com, www.usspowerdd839.org

JULY 2012

Jul 11-15: Patrol Gunboat Association in Portland, OR. POC: Scott Rager, 82 Hunter Ln, Queensbury, NY 12804, 518-798-3143, rager@roadrunner.com http://www.gunboatriders.com/

Jul 11–15: USS Little Rock Association in Wilmington, NC. POC: John R. Roberts, Director–Reunions, 142 Crooked Gulley Circle, Sunset Beach, NC 28468–4438, 910–575–6928, jr.roberts@computer.org, www.usslittlerock.org

Jul 25–28: USS John W. Thomason Association DD–760 in South Bend, IN. POC: Howard Barrett, 59565 CR 13, Elkhart, IN 46517, 574–875–7240, howard2000gt@yahoo.com, DD760.org

AUGUST 2012

Aug 8–12: USS New Jersey in Cherry Hill, NJ. POC: Ernest Dalton, 7143 Rolling Hills Lane, San Antonio, TX 78227, 210–275–7886, PS159@sbcglobal.net

Aug 23–26: USS Bell DD–587 in Washington DC at Crown Plaza Dulles Airport. POC: Ann Poole, 3978 Ashleywoods Court, Tucker, GA 30084, 770–938–1803, akpoole@comcast.net

SEPTEMBER 2012

Sept TBD: USS Manitowoc LST–1180 in a location TBD. POC: Ken Bohanon, 4202 381 Ave NE, Stanchfield, MN 55080, 763–689–0594, kenbo@hughes.net, www.ussmanitowoc.org, also at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54210765768

Sept TBD: USS Sellers DDG–11 in Jacksonville, FL. POC: Delta Hinson, 2901 Bamburg Pl, Virginia Beach, FL 23453, 757–615–7089, seldecarwas@aol.com

Sept 2–9: USS Guardfish SSN–612 in Norfolk, VA (in conjunction with the SubVets National Convention) POC: R.E. "Twig" Armstrong, 772–882–7018, uss_guardfish@metrocast.net

Sept 2–9: USS Sea Lion SS–315 in Norfolk, VA. POC: John Clear, 180 Robin Ln, Port Ludlow, WA 98365–9522, 360–437–1143, webmaster@usssealion.com, www.usssealion.com. Reunion is in conjunction with the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc)

Sept 2–9: USS Simon Bolivar SSBN–641 in Norfolk, VA. POCs: Steve DuBosky, 11450 Brickshire Park, Providence Forge, VA, 23140, 804–824–4456 OR George Howes, 6357 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23432, 757–255–2133

Sept 5-6: VR–7 & VR–8 in Nesbit, Mississippi. POC: Dave Wimpelberg, PO Box 234, Amboy, IN 46911, 765–395–7935, dwimpelberg@yahoo.com

Sept 5-8: USS Curtiss AV-4 Association (All crew members, Officers, Marines, air squadrons, spouses, and others assigned to the USS Curtiss AV-4 from 1940-1957) in Plano, TX. POC: B. Bruce Snider, 113 E. Coolidge, Harlingen, TX 78550, 956-423-3314, bruceusscurtissav4@rgv.rr.com, http://www.usscurtiss.com.

Sept 5–8: USS Abnaki ATF–96 in Erlanger, KY (Cincinnatti), Joe Colombara, 720 E. Country Ln, Collinsville, IL 62234, 618–344–8869, joec96@att.net, Abnaki.com

Sept 5-9: USS L. Y. Spear (AS-36) in Warwick, RI. POC: Patty Kelso, 6916 Lamar Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204, 913-677-1837, reunions@usslyspear.org www.usslyspear.org

Sept 6-9: USS Joseph Strauss (DDG-16) in Boston, MA. POC: Ed Silver, 33 Sanctuary Lane, Hopkinton, MA 01748-2429, 508-625-1678, ed@swanpond.net http://www.ussjosephstrauss.org/

Sept 6–10: USS Northampton Reunion Association CA–26/CLC/CC–1 in Dayton, OH; POC: Len Shults, 3708 Duquesne Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109, 334–273–9804; nortnsailor1@att.net ; Our annual reunion, will be followed by a 2 night 3 day trip to Northern Kentucky for those who wish to participate.

Sept 9–11: USS Windham Bay CVE–92 in New Orleans, LA. POC: M. W. Steward, 20550 Huebner Road # 106, San Antonio, TX 78258, 210–495–4845, winhambay@aol.com, http://sites.google.comsite/windambay/

Sept 9–13: USS Cusk SS/G–348 (all crewmembers) in Shelton, WA. POC: Bill Hrbacek, 60 W. Shadow Valley Drive, Shelton, WA 98584, 360–427–6220, hrb-bp@q.com

Sept 10–13: Destroyer Leaders DL–1, DL–2, DL–3, DL–4, DL–5, DDG–35, DDG–36 (16th Annual Reunion for USS Norfolk, USS Mitscher, USS John S McCain, USS Willis A Lee, USS Wilkinson) in Galveston, TX. POC: Walter Alexander, 2311 Idavere Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015-3903, 540–345–5826, DestroyerLeader1@cox.net, www.DestroyerLeaderAssociation.org

Sept 10-13: USS Sphinx (ARL 24) all crews in Branson, MO. POC: Frank Ironi, 954 Lilac Dr, Sauk Centre, MN 56378-1643, 320-352-3271, fironi@mainstreetcom.com

Sept 10–14: USS Lewis DE–535 (WWII until decommissioning in 1960) in Branson, MO. POC: Donald Kuhn, 1945 N. Riley Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46218, 317–359–4702, dlk4438@sbcglobal.net, http://www.angelfire.com/fl4/hydro/

Sept 10-14: USS Graffias AF-29 in Charleston, SC. POC: John Morrow, 3214 Sandstone St, Hampton Cove, AL 35763, 256-426-1087, john_w_morrow@Yahoo.com. Will include visits to Patriot Point.

Sept 10-16: VR-22 Reunion Group in Charleston, SC. POC: Gene M. Shonkwiler, Secretary, 1801 Columbia Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33881-2723, 863-969-3850, GShonkwile@Aol.Com

Sept 11-16: USS Hornet (CV–8, CV–12, CVA–12, CVS–12 - 64th Reunion in San Mateo, CA. POC: Carl & Sandy Burket, Secretary, PO Box 108, Roaring Spring, PA 16673, 814–224–5063, hornetcva@aol.com, http://www.usshornetassn.com/

Sept 12-16: USS Finch (DE328, WDE328, DER328) (all shipmates) in Branson, MO. POC: Gerald Gardner, 5365 Blackberry Road, Sarcoxie, MO 64862, 417-548-7428, nuttynuts@centurytel.net, www.ussfinch.com

Sept 12-16: USS Iwo Jima Class Ship Assn in Chicago, IL. POC: Jim McElravy, 413 Forest Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34746, 407-504-5782, lphships211@ymail.com, www.ussiwojimaclassassociation.org/

Sept 12-16: USS Iwo Jima LPH2 in Chicago, IL. POC: Jim McElravy, 413 Forest Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34746, 407-504-5782, lphships211@ymail.com, www.ussiwojimaclassassociation.org/

Sept 12-16: USS Okinawa LPH3 in Chicago, IL. POC: Jim McElravy, 413 Forest Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34746, 407-504-5782, lphships211@ymail.com, www.ussiwojimaclassassociation.org/

Sept 12-16: USS Guadalcanal LPH7 in Chicago, IL. POC: Jim McElravy, 413 Forest Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34746, 407-504-5782, lphships211@ymail.com, www.ussiwojimaclassassociation.org/

Sept 12-16: USS Guam LPH9 in Chicago, IL. POC: Jim McElravy, 413 Forest Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34746, 407-504-5782, lphships211@ymail.com, www.ussiwojimaclassassociation.org/

Sept 12-16: USS Tripoli LPH10 in Chicago, IL. POC: Jim McElravy, 413 Forest Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34746, 407-504-5782, lphships211@ymail.com, www.ussiwojimaclassassociation.org/

Sept 12-16: USS New Orleans LPH11 in Chicago, IL. POC: Jim McElravy, 413 Forest Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34746, 407-504-5782, lphships211@ymail.com, www.ussiwojimaclassassociation.org/

Sept 12–16: USS John R Craig DD–885 in Indianapolis, IN. POC: Jerry Chwalek, 9307 Louisiana Street, Livonia, MI 48150, 734–525–1469, jermail@ameritech.net

Sept 12–16: USS Tidewater AD–31 in Branson, MO. POC: Dean Agee, 294 Old Hillcrest Road, Fair Grove, MO 65648, 417–759–2860, rdmlagee@dishmail.net, www.usstidewater.org

Sep 13-16: USS Robinson DD–562 in Nashville, TN. POC: Art Bowne, 3 Lakewood Lane, Seabrook, TX 77586, 281–474–0558, ajbowne@yahoo.com, www.ussrobinson.org

Sept 13-16: VQ - 1, 2 , 5 & 6 Association in San Diego, CA. POC:
Mike Chicvara, Sec., 17615 N. 131st Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375, 623-240-0749, amcsret@cox.net www.VQAssociation.com

Sep 13–16: USS Lyman K. Swenson DD–729 (all crews WWII to 1971) in Charleston, SC. POC: Don Thompson, 828–974–2224

Sept 13-16: USS Takelma ATF-113 in Minneapolis, MN. POC: Dick Schreifels, 651-455-1876, richard_rosemary@msn.com

Sept 13–16: USS Oak Hill LSD–7 in Denver, Colorado; POC: Raylah Holm; 509–607–9021; raylah@aol.com

Sept 13-16: USS Neches AO-47 Reunion Association in Memphis, TN. POC: Johnny Hanlon, 400 W. 31st Court, Sand Springs, OK 74063, 918-760-7371, johnnyhanlon@cox.net www.ussnechesao47.com

Sep 14–16: USS Valcour AVP–55/AGF–1 in Baltimore, MD. POC: Bill Jourdan, 147 S 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060, 317–776–9463, beerplumber@gmailcom

Sept 15-18: USS Curtiss AV-4 in Tucson, AZ. POC: B. Bruce Snider, 113 E. Coolidge, Harlingen, TX 78550, 956-423-3314, bruceusscurtissav4@rgv.rr.com http://www.usscurtiss.com

Sept 16–19: U.S.Navy Aviation Repair & Overhaul Units in Rock Island, IL. POC: Roger E. Fox, PO Box 280, 110 E. North St., Wyanet, IL 61379, 815–699–2405, thefoxesden@comcast.net

Sept 16-20: USS Damato (DD-871) in Columbus, GA. POC: Steve Scott, 706-315-9117, Stephen.scott@mchsi.com

Sept 16–20: USS Savannah AOR–4 Association in South Portland, ME– POC: Dick Chamberlain, 63 Chamberlain Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976, 207–474–3146, aor4dick@myfairpoint.net, www.usssavannah.com

Sept 16-21: USS WALKE (DD416/DD723) in Tucson, AZ. POC: Alan Fear, 240 State Hwy 215, Buffalo, MO 65622, 417-234-3580, 2staranchor.ret@gmail.com www.usswalke.org Reunion website: www.reunionproregistration.com/usswalkeregform

Sept 19–23: USS Antietam (all crews and air groups, WWII to Present) in Portland, OR. POC: L Ray Young, 316–425–5693, lyonel.young@cox.net

Sept 19-23: USS Haynesworth DD-700 (all shipmates 1944-1970) in Albany, NY. POC: James Horn, 2 Surrey Ct, Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756, 717-263-8090, haynesworth@comcast.net, www.usshaynsworth.com and www.uss-haynesworth.com

Sept 20–22 USS Norman Scott DD–690 in San Francisco, CA, POC: Dennis Winghart, 1131 Mt Nebo Road, Pittsburg, PA 15237, 412–366–8634, denniswinghart@verizon.net, ussnormanscott.sutterfly.com

Sept 20-22: USS Midway Veterans Association Reunion in Washington DC (tours of Naval Academy and veterans' monuments) POC: David Payson, minandave@charter.net; 509-946-0810. http://ussmidway.net/home.html.

Sept 20-23: USS Laws DD-558 in Branson, MO. POC: Gene Farmer, 3 Holly Ln, Paola, KS 66071, 913-294-4244, digefarmer@cebridge.net

Sept 21–23: USS Guadalupe AO–32 in St. Louis, MO; POC: Gary Watts; 605–629–3621; garyw@itctel.com

Sept 23-27: USS Coolbaugh DE 217 in Norfolk, VA. POC: Milton Kochert, 290 Montridge Drive, Canfield, OH 44406, 330 533 5753, Captmilt53@aol.com, usscoolbaugh.powweb.com. Convention in conjunction with DESA.

Sept 23-27: USS Fairview [E-PCE(R) 850] Reunion Association in Savannah, GA. POC: Frank A. Jones, Jr, 15 Sunset Point Rd, Yarmouth, ME 04096, 800-377-6834, fjones@maine.rr.com, www.ussfairview.org

Sept 25-30: USS Benjamin Stoddert (DDG-22)/USS Jupiter (AK-43/AVS-8) Joint Reunion in Albuquerque, NM. POC: John Dishaw, 3035 Charlotte St., Newbury Park, CA 91320, jbdishaw@verizon.net, 805-480-4038, www.ddg22.com.

Sept 26–29: USS Stoddard DD–566 (WWII-Korea-Vietnam), 24th Reunion in Portland, OR. POC: Dan Withers, 1400 E. Ludlow Ridge Road, Port Ludlow, WA 98365, 206–947–2303, dwithers@rodaxwireless.com

Sept 26-30: USS Piedmont AD-17 in Omaha NE. POC: Bill Kastens. 1824 S.W. Village Dr, Topeka KS. 66604, 785-272-2604, bmk1930@sbcglobal.net, theusspiedmontad17.com

Sept 26–29: USS Semmes DDG–18 in Jacksonville, FL. POC: Tom Camann, 451 Homestead Dr., North Tonawanda, NY 14120, 716–694–6424, sanbaggr@roadrunner.com, www.semmesddg18.org

Sept 26–30: USS Abbot DD–629 in Newport News, VA. POC: Ted Karras, 70 Joshua Baker Road, West Yarmouth, MA 02673, 508–771–4161, (cell) 508–280–4885, thekar@msn.com

Sept 26–30: AE/AOE ships (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Akutan AE–13 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Artic AOE–8 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Butte AE–27 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Camden AOE–2 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Chara AE–31 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Detroit AOE–4 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Diamondhead AE–19 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Firedrake AE–14 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Flint AE–32 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Great Sitkin AE–17 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Haleakala AE–25 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Kilauea AE–26 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Kitmai AE–16 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Lassen AE–3 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Mauna Kea AE–22 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Mauna Loa AE–8 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Mazama AE–9 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Mount Kiska AE–35 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Mt. Baker AE–4 / 34 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Mt. Hood AE–11 / 29 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Nitro AE–2 / 23 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Paricutin AE–18 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Pyro AE–1 / 24 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Rainier AE–5 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Rainier AOE–7 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Sacramento AOE–1 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Sangay AE–10 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Santa Barbara AE–28 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Seattle AOE–3 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Shasta AE–6 / 33 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Supply AOE–6 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Suribachi AE–21 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: Vesole DD/DDR–878 (1945–76) in Chicago, IL. POC: R Gorenflo, 32 Charlotte Road, Fishkill, NY 12524–2707, 845–896–2707, chiefny@earthlink.net

Sept 26–30: USS Vesuvius AE–15 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Virgo AE–30 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26–30: USS Wrangell AE–12 (all crews, WWll – present) in Baltimore, MD. POC: Kurt Julsen, 1201 Autumn Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907–632–9961, kurtjulsen60@hotmail.com

Sept 26-30: USS Tom Green County (LST-1159) in Branson, MO. POC: William Haack, 9135 8th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 262-496-3198, whaack@wi.rr.com

Sept 27-29: USS Caliente AO-53 in Albuquerque, NM. POC: Norm Street, 1215 Touchstone Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46239, 317-260-9891, normstreet@sbcglobal.net, www.usscallienteao-53.com

Sept 27-30: MCB 11 Association in Port Hueneme, CA. POC: Larry Hagler, P.O. Box 4647, Lago Vista, TX 78645, 512-267-8873, mcb11.reunion@earthlink.net, www.mcb11.com. All those who have served or are currently serving with 11th NCB and/or (N)MCB 11 are welcome.

Sept 27-30: USS Wiltsie DD-716 in San Diego, CA. POC: Jim Mankowski, 1284 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 619-424-7370, jimman10@att.net

Sept 27-30: MCB 7 Reunion in San Diego, CA. POC: 4341 Crystal Ridge Dr E, Maumee, OH 43537, 419-867-9371, dennybee@sbcglobal.net. "Reuniting Seabees from U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 for over 20 years."

Sept 27-30: Mine Division 113 Vietnam in Chicago, IL. POC: Dick Schreifels, 651-455-1876, MineDiv113Reunion@msn.com

Sept 27-30: 69th Armor Assn in Franklin, KY. POC: Robert “Bob” Zepernick, 1459 Fairview Pl, Alliance, OH 44601-3781, 330-821-2731, ztank32@aol.com (put “69th Armor” in the subject line), www.69thArmor.com

OCTOBER 2012

Oct TBD: USS Concord in Boston. POC: Gary Collins, www.ussconcord.org

Oct TBD: USS Jonas Ingram DD–938 in Pensacola, FL. POC: Pete Ventola, 28 Circle Dr, Rockaway, NJ 07866, 973–627–7491, pete.ventola@att.net

Oct TBD: USS Spiegel Grove LSD–32 in Groton, CT area. POC: Chuck Siedschlag, W10412 Island Lake Lane, Gresham, WI 54128–8957, 715–787–4559 or 813–672–0733, lsd32@frontiernet.net

Oct TBD: National Chief Petty Officers Association (NCPOA) in San Diego, CA. POC: Robert L. McCauley, 9836 Kerrville Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89134, 702–242–4240, bobmccauley2@cox.net, www.goatlocker.org/ncpoa/

Oct 1-5: USS Enoree AO/TAO-69 Reunion Association in Austin, TX. POC: Gaye Schooler, 336-751-2777.

Oct 1-4: USS Bristol DD857 Veterans Association in Savannah, GA. POC: Paul Ratcliffe, 835 the Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA 18436-9755, 973-309-4040, pd_ratcliffe@msn.com, www.ussbristoldd857.org

Oct 2-7: USS Cascade AD-16 in Orlando, FL. POC: Bob Croghan, 7827 Cassia Ct., St Louis, MO 63123, bobsr@croghancpa.com 314-954-7801

Oct 3-7: USS Kankakee AO39 in Memphis, TN. POC: Steve Metzler, PO Box 127, Otto, NC 28763, 828-349-9495, AO39Sec@aol.com

Oct 3-7: USS Bache DD/DDE 470 in Chicago [Lisle] IL. POC: Tom Blaszczyk, 18201 Patrick Ave, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, 708-798-8782, tblasbache470@sbcglobal.net

Oct 4-7: USS Reeves DLG/CG-24 in Charleston, SC. POC: Michael D Robertson, 15709 N. Sycamore Street, Mead, WA 99021, 509-315-8107, michael.d.robertson@comcast.net, www.ussreeves.net.

Oct 4–7: USS Mount Katmai AE–16 in Vallejo, CA. POC: Mickey Ganitch, 15608 Cranbrook Street, San Leandro, CA 94579, 510–352–1257, mbganitch@earthlink.net

Oct 4–7: USS Saratoga CV–3 & CVA/CV–60 (61st Annual Reunion) in Nashville, TN. POC: Brad Senter, 1–877–360–SARA (7272), SuperSara@Prodigy.Net

Oct 5-7: USS Constant MSO-427 (All Hands, All Years) in Danbury, CT. POC: Pat Roig, 20 Lower Lake Rd, Danbury, CT 06811, 203-743-7939, proig@snet.net www.ussconstant.org

Oct 6-7: USS Greenwich Bay AVP-41 (all hands 1945-1966) in Washington, DC area. POC: Martin Brown, PC2, 424 Washington Avenue, Hamlet, NC 28345, 910-582-3791, ussgreenwichbay@gmail.com

Oct 8-12: USS Francis Marion APA-LPA 249 (all hands) in New Orleans, LA. POC: Bob Martin, 16 Staples St, Melrose, MA 02176, 781-665-9222, swampfox249@verizon.net, www.ussfrancismarion.com

Oct 10-14: USS Walton DE 361 in Washington D.C. POC: Jerry or Mary Hudson, 4750 Co. Rd. 480, Tebbetts, MO 65080, 573-291-1922, marjer67@ktis.net, www.uswaltonde361.com

Oct 10-14: USS Canberra (CA070/CAG-2, all hands, 1943-1970) in Warwick, RI. POC: Ken Minick, PO Box 130, Belpre, OH 45714, 740-423-8976, usscanberra@gmail.com

Oct 10–14: LANSHIPRON Nine (all crews and staff) in San Diego CA. POC: Ernie Bergman, 37 Edward Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903, 415–472–7240, embb00@comcast.net

Oct 10–14: USS Windham County LST–1170 (All crews) in San Diego, CA. POC: Ernie Bergman, 37 Edward Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903, 415–472–7240, embb00@comcast.net

Oct 11-14: USS Davis DD937 Assn in Herndon, VA. POC: Pete Lennon, 5 Skyline Dr, Plainville, CT 06062-2612, 860-747-8761, ptlii37@aol.com, usnavyshipdavisdd937@piczo.com

Oct 11–14: USS Blandy DD–943 shipmates in Chandler AZ. POC: Frank Page, 3500 S. Tomahawk, AZ, Space 5, Apache Junction, AZ, 408–234–3536, flpage@hotmail.com

Oct 14–18: USS Stribling DD–867 in New London,CT. POC: Larry Fehlinger, 812–934–5440, slfehlinger@etczone.com

Oct 16-21: USS Walke Association in Branson, MO. POC: Richard Williamson, 224 Paradise Dr, Little Chute, WI. 54140, 920-788-4916, rwilliamson@new.rr.com, usswalke.org

Oct 18-21: USS McMorris DE1036 in Nashville, TN. POC: Jules Glabreth, 313 Parkwood Pl, Lewisville, TX 75067, 972-219-9674, julorgal@yahoo.com, www.ussmcmorris.org

Oct 21-27: USS Benham DD796 (20th Reunion) in New Orleans, LA. POC: Bob Eisenhauer, 16211 NW Energia St, Portland, OR 97229, 503-466-1159, bobikee@aol.com, www.ussBenham.org

Oct 27–31: Escort Carrier (CVE's) Sailors, & Airmen Association in Tucson, AZ. POC: George Manik, 50 North Island Road, Bayville, NJ 08721, 732–269–0866, barbaramanik@verizon.net

Oct 31-Nov 4: Vappers, VAP-61/VAP-62/VJ-61/VJ-62 in Jacksonville, FL. POC: Jim Temple, 5244 Morris Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457, 757-721-3077, templej2@cox.net, www.vappers.com

NOVEMBER 2012

Nov 8–11: VP–44 Reunion NAS Pensacola, FL. POC: Gene Toffolo, 229–559–7959, genejanjay@aol.com, vp44goldenpelicans.com

Nov 9-11: Edsall Class Veterans Association, Inc. (All USN and USCG Edsall class Sailors) in Galveston, TX. POC: Mac Christy, machief@hughes.net, 785-255-4368,
www.edsallclassveterans.org

Nov 15–18: USS Tingey DD–539 in Nashville, TN. POC: Clarence N. Daniels, 14763 331st AVE, Unionville, IA

US Air Force

APRIL 2012

Apr 23–27: 601st – 615th AC&W Assn in Nashville, TN. POC: Francis Gosselin, 352–588–9295, fgosselin@tampabay.rr.com

Apr 29–May 3: Arc Light - Young Tiger Association in Savannah, GA. POC: Tommy Towery, 5709 Pecan Trace, Memphis, TN 38135, 901–438–0054, tommytowery@gmail.com, www.arclight-youngtiger.org

MAY 2012

May 16–20: 11th Bombardment Group Association at Andrews AFB. POC: Neal Siebenbruner, 507–625–3240, ins@hickorytech.net

May 16–21: 871ST AC&W Squadron, Villatobas, Spain in Fresno, CA. POC: Larry (Bo) Bohannon, 21521 Timber Oaks Court, Strongsville, OH 44149, 440–238–9774, lkbohanno9n@roadrunner.com

May 25–26: Blind Bat (Batfest4) in Fairborn/Dayton, OH, POC: John R Philson, PO Box 419, Syracuse, OH 45779, 740–416–1053, rushnpat@hotmail.com All C–130A crewmembers who flew the mission are invited to attend.

MAY/JUNE 2012

May/Jun TBD: All 3 Wars Assn (WWII/Korea/Vietnam) in Louisville, KY. POC: Gail Lightfoot, 849 Mesa Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, 805–481–3434, sufficit@aol.com, www.all3wars.org

JUNE 2012

Jun TBD: 1st RSM/6989th SS/6921st SW/6920th SG (USAFSS, all those serving in Misawa, Japan from 1949–79) in St. Louis, MO. POC: Helen Henderson, 25 Miruela Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32080, 904–289–9235, etaya49@hotmail.com, www.usafssmisawa.com

Jun 14–18: Pedro Rescue Helicopter (HH-43) Association in Seattle, WA. POC: Len Shults, 3708 Duquesne Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109, nortnsailor1@att.net All HH43 pilots, crew members, firefighters, medics, PJ's or anyone associated with any unit stateside or in SEA We will be attending the Olympia Air Show Sunday 17 June where an HH43 will be on display and will fly.

JULY 2012

Jul 22–24: 716th Radar Squadron in Kalispell, MT. POC: Jay Youngbluth, 29671 391st Ave, Wagner, SD 57380, 605–384–3543, jyandly@hotmail.com

AUGUST 2012

Aug 2–5: AEW&C “Connie” Reunion in Colorado Springs, CO. POC: Jack Kerr, 303–452–9072, jackr_ker@msn.com

Aug 22–26: Strategic Air Command Airborne Command Control Association (SAC ACCA) in Washington DC. POC: Wilton Curtis, 2319 Pleasant Run Drive, Richmond, VA 23238, 804–740–2290, wcurtis135@aol.com, www.sac-acca.org

Aug 30-Sept 2: Torrejon Air Base, Spain 13th reunion (all years) in Washington, DC. POC: Burnethel Sanford, 951-739-0202, mizbs3492@msn.com or Mattie Grant, 951-323-2185, ezlivngran@aol.com.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Sep TBD: Chambley Airbase, France in location TBD. POC: Frank Meier, 7723 Lakeview Drive, Lexington, MI 48450, 586–918–4266, Fxmeier3@gmail.com, http://Chambleyab.com

Sept 9-13: 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing Association in Dayton, OH. POC: Mr. Allie Craycraft Jr., 9501 E. Jackson St., Selma, IN 47383-9599, 765-282-0010, alandjuanita@yahoo.com , http://keithfannon.netfirms.com

Sep 13–16: 526th Fighter Squadron (Ramstein, Germany) in Branson, MO. POC: Bobby Gunter, 1501 North 9th Street, Van Buren, AR 72956–2665, 479–474–1756, (Cell) 479–650–7437, bwgunter@cox.net

Sept 13-18: 6911th RGM in Allentown, PA. POC: Rich & Pat Merrill, 303-985-3575, Rich1Pat2@aol.com, http://donmar.org/6911rgm/index.htm

Sept 20-23: 85th Troop Carrier Squadron (Flying Jennies) in Fairborn, OH. POC: Bob Tweedy, 2783 Double Eagle Dr., Beavercreek, OH 45431, 937-426-7947, ineztwbird@aol.com http://www.c130flyingjennies815thtsc.com. All Asyiya and Tachikawa Flying Jennies welcome. An 815th TCS commemorative bench will be dedicated at the Air Force Museum will be dedicated during the reunion.

Sept 25-27: Air Force Postal & Courier Assn in Williamsburg, VA. POC: Purcell Brown, 937-754-1848, purcellb777@sbcglobal.net

Sep 26–29: 768 AC&W Squadron Moriarty, NM in Branson, MO. POC: Jose and Rose Perea, 4662 Eliot Street Denver, CO 80211, 303–433–7551, moriartyreunion@msn.com

Sep 27–30: 12 TFW (Vietnam), 12 FEW/SFW (Korea), 12th BG (WWII), 12 FTW (Randolph) in Seattle, WA. POC: E. J. Sherwood, 480–396–4681, EL.Sherwood.BIZ@cox.net

October 2012

Oct 7-12: Westover AFB Air Force Special Projects Production Facility (AFSPPF), which also includes former members of the 8th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron, 497th Reconnaissance Technical Group, 6594th Test Squadron, 7405th Support Group, and 7499th Support Group, in Branson, MO. POC: Dick Temple, 703-786-4743 or commander77dt@aol.com.

Oct 10–14: Association of Air Force Missileers (National Meeting, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis and first Minuteman on alert) in Great Falls, MT. POC: AAFM, PO Box 281, Breckenridge, CO 80424, 970–453–0500, aafm@afmissileers.org

Oct 11–14: 57th Alumni Association in Altus, OK. POC: Woodie Hall, 5306 Forest Breeze Court, Saint Cloud, FL 34771, 407–498–1020, alumni57th@gmail.com, http://www.57thalumni.com

Oct 11-14: 317th Troop Carrier Veterans in Columbus, GA. POC: Jim Timmons, 758 221st Street, Pasadena, MD 21122, 443-844-4711, jimt0708@aol.com, www.usaf317thvet.org. 70th Anniversary Celebration of the 317th Troop Carriers (1942-2012). All eras invited from WWII to the present 317th Airlifters.

Oct 18–22: Chambley Airbase, France in Tucson, AZ. POC: Jim Kirkpatrick, 480–688–3465, azkirk@cox.net, http://Chambleyab.com

NOVEMBER 2012

Nov 1–3: B-47 Stratojet Reunion in Tucson, AZ. POC: Bill Clark, 65709 E. Rocky Terrace Dr., Tucson, AZ 85739, 520.825.4242, clark3wl@yahoo.com, www.b-47.com

US Coast Guard

APRIL 2012

MAY 2012

May 20–22: Coast Guard Air (AKA Cosmic Airlines) in Reno, NV. POC: Roger M. Schmidt, 925–443–1449, rogngina@sbcglobal.net, OR Linda Etheridge, Lether7294@aol.com

AUGUST 2012

Aug 31-Sept 3: USCGC Sherman WHEC-720 Association in San Diego, CA. POCL Richard Ames, 7866 Laymar Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060, 410-760-6123, vse23xke@verizon.net, http://usgcshermanassociation.com/

NOVEMBER 2012

Nov 9-11: Edsall Class Veterans Association, Inc. (All USN and USCG Edsall class Sailors) in Galveston, TX. POC: Mac Christy, machief@hughes.net, 785-255-4368,
www.edsallclassveterans.org

Joint

APRIL 2012

JULY 2012

Jul 29-Aug 5: Korean War Ex-POW Reunion in Omaha, NE. POC: info@koreanwarexpow.org, koreanwarexpow.org

AUGUST 2012

Aug 15-19: Association of Aviation Ordnancemen in Reno, NV. POC: John “JJ” LaMaitre, 9691 Bundy Drive, Santee, CA 92071, 619-562-8492, jjlsantee@cox.net, http://www.aaoweb.org/AAO/. All former and current USN/USMC Ordies are invited.

SEPTEMBER 2012

October 2012

Oct 11-14: Tan Son Nhut Association in Dayton, OH. POC: Rich Carvell, 4214 Brenda Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401, 870-932-8085, rcarvell@suddenlink.net, www.tsna.org