Charles Sabino provided these photos of the dedication of the USS Birmingham (SSN-695) sail at the DSCC Land and Maritime Command Weapons Park on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Several members of the Columbus Base of USSVI were also in attendance.
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of our WWII shipmate John Alexander, TM3(SS). John qualified on the USS Haddock (SS-231) in 1944.
The Columbus Base August meeting was held at: American Legion Leasure-Blackston Post 239, 700 Morning Street, Worthington, OH 43085 (Map). Mike Milenovic gave a presentation about the Sea Cadets, along with informational handouts. Very interesting and informative.
This year for July 4'th Columbus Base marched in the Hilliard Ohio parade and on Saturday July 11'th held our annual Picnic / Meeting at the Buckeye Lake VFW Post 1388, 3430 N Bank Rd NE in Millersport, OH. 43046. We would like to thank the post for their hospitality and venue. A good time was had by all. Photos of these events are posted on the Flickr page and can be viewed by clicking on the thumbnails.
May and June have been busy for the Columbus Base Members: On Saturday May 16th. marched in the Heath Armed Forces Day Parade, Assisted in placing Flags on Veterans graves in at Resurrection Cemetery, on 23 May, Marched in the Worthington Memorial Day Parade, on June 1st visited Nationwide Children's Hospital as part of the USSVI "Kaps-for-Kids" program.
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of our WWII shipmate Russell Ferguson, EM3(SS). He qualified on the USS Haddo (SS-255) in 1945.
The Columbus Base May meeting was held at: American Legion Leasure-Blackston Post 239, 700 Morning Street, Worthington, OH 43085 (Map). We welcomed two new members John L. Bethea and Bob Bryan as well as special guest Lt. Erienne Kresch.