tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960563118017069572024-02-18T19:41:38.908-08:00Seattle USSVI BaseThe blog for the Seattle Base of the US Submarine Veterans, Inc. located in Seattle, Washington.Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.comBlogger628125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-85608133553582811482022-06-14T08:20:00.004-07:002022-06-14T08:20:28.428-07:00June Meeting Reminder<p>Shipmates,</p>
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<p>We want to let you know our next in-person meeting is on for Tuesday, June 14. We will meet at VFW Post #2995 (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/4330+148th+Ave+NE,+Redmond,+WA+98052/@47.6485032,-122.1445467,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54906d6bae99f01d:0x958ef55012f327e8!8m2!3d47.6484996!4d-122.142358" target="_blank">4330 148th Ave N.E., Redmond WA 98052</a>) at 6:00PM.</p>
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<p>Base Commander Mike has a video presentation for us that will be interesting.</p>
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<p>We will continue with our zoomcast of the live meeting so we hope to see those of you who can’t make it on our 60 inch monitor.</p>
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<p>Please watch your email or contact one of the base officers to get the link for the Zoom meeting (we aren't posting the link to avoid issues with unwanted guests). </p>
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<p>We how to see you in person or on Zoom. </p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-41854535772980676702022-06-05T17:00:00.000-07:002022-06-05T17:00:02.541-07:00May Meeting Recap<p>The May meeting was a hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting with 12 members in-person and 4 on Zoom.</p><p><br />The meeting started off with Tolling the Boats lost in March, followed by birthday wishes for our members, the officer reports, and then introductions.</p><p><br /><u><b>Old Business</b></u><br />The base float needs maintenance and upkeep including a new battery, work on the masts, and touching up the paint job. A motion was made and passed to look into obtaining of a bubble machine to add to the float. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXZ-RVkaSnDlNK9qTWKEgfgg0FGVMGuURuZVXy91OeDqNoqhgMQpZ_a-mJ4OuZNDJOAAyRl07CPp_kbhrS23rbHDIVOX_flr3Lu4-u8gTkTKqOvhgMqmcLYvbOVXvPincAxVX3kOEmjyqZwIEgbjo3gMFfk9Z0A4uD2VlfhGMoatPFX6XkCt5xdsHWA/s2112/Parade%206%20-%20USSVI%20float.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2112" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXZ-RVkaSnDlNK9qTWKEgfgg0FGVMGuURuZVXy91OeDqNoqhgMQpZ_a-mJ4OuZNDJOAAyRl07CPp_kbhrS23rbHDIVOX_flr3Lu4-u8gTkTKqOvhgMqmcLYvbOVXvPincAxVX3kOEmjyqZwIEgbjo3gMFfk9Z0A4uD2VlfhGMoatPFX6XkCt5xdsHWA/w400-h303/Parade%206%20-%20USSVI%20float.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Seattle Base float during parade season<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><u><b>New Business</b></u><br />Larry A reported back from The USSVI Western Region Roundup, which was held in Reno NV. He gave an update on upcoming changes to the USSVI Charitable Foundation. This will be a consolidation of the former individual fund groups including; General Fund, Scholarship Fund, Brotherhood Fund, Museum Boat Fund, Monument Fund, Kap(s) 4 Kids Fund, Library Fund, and Building Fund. It was felt that it would be better to have our member make a few larger donations, instead of spreading the donations out over many funds. The foundation will send out a letter of thanks to each of the donors, which can be used for IRS tax contributions purposes.</p><p><br />The Bremerton Armed Forces Day parade was on Saturday May 21, 2022 and all members were invited and the Silent Service Motorcycle Group was planning to attend.</p><p><br />The 2022 National Convention website is up and ready to take convention and hotel reservations. It also has additional information about area and convention events. Note that the links from the USSVI national website are not working right now. You can go directly to the convention website at: <a href="http://ussviconvention.org/2022/" target="_blank">ussviconvention.org/2022/</a>.</p><p><br />Ric Hedman advised that his book “A good and Favorable Wind” should be coming out some time in June.</p><p><br />There are still openings in our organization for a Secretary and a Chaplin.</p><p><br /><u><b>Binnacle List</b></u><br />Please keep the following brothers in your thoughts and prayers:<br />Jerry G: Suffered a stroke a a few months ago. He is currently home and undergoing therapy.<br />Dave S: Currently in a second round of chemotherapy treatment.</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-56701746962255328122022-05-14T12:34:00.004-07:002022-05-14T12:34:53.885-07:00Cabela's Event Returns<p>Hey Shipmates!</p>
<p>We have some good news. We just learned that we can display our float and get to explain submarine life to the public at Cabela’s Tulalip store (<a href="https://stores.cabelas.com/us/wa/tulalip/9810-quil-ceda-boulevard.html" target="_blank">9810 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip, WA 98271</a>) next weekend - Saturday, May 21st and Sunday, May 22nd. </p>
<p>We'll get the same royal treatment by setting up the float at the front door. We need people on both days. Lunch will be available and it’s always a fun event.</p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tHuLKC4tj8mg6Hq57CKwexRYIjrjm8R1ax6DDM4E2kLeWVWxXd8hY3iigm0tzwe96YgzBp0wrXbJo6jExWBEOD97rvv0u3HrQL_Vtx19hexJShqVo40AHdfKNCbdHM8qD2YtGM9bRRYrri2OrB_EOkF1dM6bgSUmrPQtXLko8yF3DmqUB0NEqm7W6A/s2048/20170520_105245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tHuLKC4tj8mg6Hq57CKwexRYIjrjm8R1ax6DDM4E2kLeWVWxXd8hY3iigm0tzwe96YgzBp0wrXbJo6jExWBEOD97rvv0u3HrQL_Vtx19hexJShqVo40AHdfKNCbdHM8qD2YtGM9bRRYrri2OrB_EOkF1dM6bgSUmrPQtXLko8yF3DmqUB0NEqm7W6A/w400-h225/20170520_105245.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo from an earlier Cablea's event<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>Start time is 8:00 AM on Saturday and a little later on Sunday. We should have at least 4 people each day. If you would like to help, let Steve or Mike know, or just show up. </p>
<p>The float is in ok condition with the new battery installed, a little elbow grease and fussing will help. We will decorate her up, so will look great for her first public appearance of the year. </p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-70242982483848878962022-05-08T11:06:00.002-07:002022-05-08T11:06:57.126-07:00Reminder - May Meeting<p> Shipmates,<br /><br />We want to let you know to mark your calendars for our next in-person meeting on Tuesday, May 10.<br /><br />We will meet at VFW Post #2995 (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/4330+148th+Ave+NE,+Redmond,+WA+98052/@47.6485032,-122.1445467,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54906d6bae99f01d:0x958ef55012f327e8!8m2!3d47.6484996!4d-122.142358">4330 148th Ave N.E., Redmond WA 98052</a>) in Foley Hall. The doors open at 6:30 PM and the meeting starts at 7:00 PM.<br /><br />The bar and restaurant will be open topside for food and drinks. <br /><br />We will be scheduling events for the summer and fall calendar.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMK-12dUPYdw0OQJxTi5pllvPtI_Mqew-HfrIy5xD3K3pog7K5FlbTEWuCY06YJtZxA-13ibGUoFPWYq0d8_oKwkKpg2i55yNJl9Rb6hkUAPtkjkIMQvs5C6HyDEIbPskr8bjPM_RtbGfA3EQQUoL6vfMenerX8Krs3PfdwY8XhhUgHxGv1LW-B0YUg/s2112/Float%20Front1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2112" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMK-12dUPYdw0OQJxTi5pllvPtI_Mqew-HfrIy5xD3K3pog7K5FlbTEWuCY06YJtZxA-13ibGUoFPWYq0d8_oKwkKpg2i55yNJl9Rb6hkUAPtkjkIMQvs5C6HyDEIbPskr8bjPM_RtbGfA3EQQUoL6vfMenerX8Krs3PfdwY8XhhUgHxGv1LW-B0YUg/w400-h303/Float%20Front1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seattle Base float at the 2019 Tolling Ceremony<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />We will simulcast a Zoom meeting for those of you who cannot attend. If you plan to Zoom in, please contact us and we can forward the meeting link.<br /><br />We hope to see you in person or on Zoom.</p><br />Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-9148077719952263962022-03-20T15:06:00.004-07:002022-03-20T15:06:33.149-07:00March Meeting Recap<p>The March Seattle Base meeting was a hybrid meeting with 10 people in attendance at the Redmond VFW Hall and 4 joining via Zoom. </p>
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<p>The meeting started off with Tolling the Boats lost in March, followed by birthday wishes for our members, the officer reports, and then introductions.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYjINMdSotJ-qUM3xWCUnhNQCxduzAj5fOSdPiHa0ntBDncTM56ZvAx6WynMn4ckPrxDoeGEhbDzAG-Eryj9ZVsZC9CwvBotzuyWWQtgs_LXGsh_QtHYHhsv8IJegkV5dWpH6QcppKo-SmxWTclTotfBE6N6xc7sNqHSCIs98cxXsghwsaht6oPCehw/s800/R-14-undersail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="455" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYjINMdSotJ-qUM3xWCUnhNQCxduzAj5fOSdPiHa0ntBDncTM56ZvAx6WynMn4ckPrxDoeGEhbDzAG-Eryj9ZVsZC9CwvBotzuyWWQtgs_LXGsh_QtHYHhsv8IJegkV5dWpH6QcppKo-SmxWTclTotfBE6N6xc7sNqHSCIs98cxXsghwsaht6oPCehw/w228-h400/R-14-undersail.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">R-14 under sail from <a href="http://pigboats.com/subs/r-boats.html" target="_blank">PigBoats.com website</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Ric Hedman let us know about a new book that he and Dave Johnston (partner at the <a href="http://PigBoats.com" target="_blank">PigBoats.com</a> website) wrote entitled “A Good and Favorable Wind." The book is about the submarine R-14 which had run out fuel while at sea and the adventures of getting her back to port. The book, published by Nimble Books, will be available for purchase on May 3, 2022. We'll provide links to the book after it is available.</p>
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<p>We discussed moving our meetings to Saturday. However, while all agreed that it was a good idea, no one volunteered to check into it. The subject was tabled till next meeting.</p>
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<p>We talked in length about getting together to refurbish the float was discussed at length. In addition to general clean-up, we are looking into refitting the motor drive for the masts and the klaxon. We'll follow up on this at future meetings.</p>
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<p>We are looking into attending the <a href="https://celebratekirkland.org/" target="_blank">Kirkland 4th of July parade</a>. We will provide updates as we get them.</p>
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<p>We are still looking to fill the Base Chaplin and Base Secretary positions. Volunteers are needed and if you are interested, please contact one of the Base Officers or mention it at the next meeting.</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-6176070266138458292022-03-04T23:32:00.000-08:002022-03-04T23:32:01.606-08:00Reminder - March Meeting<p>Shipmates,</p>
<p>We want to let you know to mark your calendars for an in-person meeting on Tuesday, March 8!</p>
<p>We will meet at VFW Post #2995 (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/4330+148th+Ave+NE,+Redmond,+WA+98052/@47.6485032,-122.1445467,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54906d6bae99f01d:0x958ef55012f327e8!8m2!3d47.6484996!4d-122.142358" target="_blank">4330 148th Ave N.E., Redmond WA 98052</a>). Social hour starts at 6PM with business meeting at 7PM.</p>
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<p>The meeting will also be simulcast on Zoom for those that cannot attend in person. Watch your email for a message with additional instructions.</p>
<p>Some of the agenda items for the March meeting are: </p>
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<li>Changing our monthly meetings to Saturday</li>
<li>A work party for float maintenance</li>
<li>Upcoming events</li><li>And more</li>
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<p>We hope to see you in person or on Zoom.</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-9413875346511014602022-02-05T08:10:00.000-08:002022-02-05T08:10:02.004-08:00January 2022 Meeting Recap<p>We held our January meeting via Zoom on January 13th. We had 12 members and Western District Commander Jim Demott. </p><p><br />Once everybody was on board with Zoom, Base Commander Doug opened the meeting with a few comments of appreciation of keeping this organization together during this pandemic crisis.<br /> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQECdXQKTJW5XdY6wdneTC1TJImdidmvfkw619wjOqrQfkLSmDR14Hjp70fBYHzzZ1vH3bdQ5Jik_1fZ3zAXLh8k7mXjxb3KSGXTRSlpz_dqlzmoy4elmG3Y1e7ypPcmsitMBVOtTKbZBPsn59xUYYggYPBMLlrciShtbsbVwu11q4g1IX2x5KnuY8xw=s1317" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1317" data-original-width="951" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQECdXQKTJW5XdY6wdneTC1TJImdidmvfkw619wjOqrQfkLSmDR14Hjp70fBYHzzZ1vH3bdQ5Jik_1fZ3zAXLh8k7mXjxb3KSGXTRSlpz_dqlzmoy4elmG3Y1e7ypPcmsitMBVOtTKbZBPsn59xUYYggYPBMLlrciShtbsbVwu11q4g1IX2x5KnuY8xw=w289-h400" width="289" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A screenshot from the meeting. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The Treasurer’s Report was given by Steve S. indicating that our organization was still solvent. He also talked about the success of the Christmas luncheon. He asked the question if we should schedule next year’s Christmas luncheon with the Nile Country Club for Saturday 12-10-2022. Those in attendance voted yes, unanimously.<br /> </p><p>Next came the nomination of officers was discussed and after some dialog it was determined and subsequently approved by those in attendance that Mike D would be the new Base Commander, Larry A would stay as Sr. Vice Commander, Earl G. would stay as Jr. Vice Commander., Steve S. would stay as Treasurer and blog master, and that Larry A. would take over the duties of Secretary until a replacement can be recruited.<br /> </p><p>Jim Demott addressed the upcoming USSVI Western Region Roundup to be held in Reno, NV on April 25 thru 29, 2022. Registration info can be found on Facebook or on the website <a href="https://wrroundup.com/" target="_blank">https://wrroundup.com/</a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXHTSLbyrfoNed2bdqK00CiUmwTKRUmRbls-JLCqCgBN0LlC78tVCiTDbhhQ9CH0wuG2DsM9bwSuuRa_8CEOncczr0_4CAVp3MoFbqdZ_dQHOqZNOhGZqAYl2jX3SpbkQYMdqI8hfkujD7pnLdXaIcr3WJn3D2uGfGLav0itDEtWl_DgC9ImxfW4pGWA=s579" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="579" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXHTSLbyrfoNed2bdqK00CiUmwTKRUmRbls-JLCqCgBN0LlC78tVCiTDbhhQ9CH0wuG2DsM9bwSuuRa_8CEOncczr0_4CAVp3MoFbqdZ_dQHOqZNOhGZqAYl2jX3SpbkQYMdqI8hfkujD7pnLdXaIcr3WJn3D2uGfGLav0itDEtWl_DgC9ImxfW4pGWA=w400-h171" width="400" /></a></div><br />Due to the time limit on the meetings for the free version of Zoom, one of our members agreed to convert his Zoom account to the pay level. This will allow us to have unlimited time for our online meeting and share screens and videos. Because of this, it has also been decided to continue the Zoom meeting access even when we return to live meetings. This will allow members to join the meeting from wherever they are using a computer, tablet, or smart phone.<br /> <p></p><p>Our next Seattle Base meeting will again be a Zoom meeting and is scheduled for February 18. We will put out more information about the meeting soon and will have a practice session scheduled ahead of time for those that need to test it out.<br /> </p><p>We hope to have our first in-person session of the year on March 8, 2022 at the Redmond VFW. <br /></p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-82917133570770061592021-12-21T21:46:00.000-08:002021-12-21T21:46:21.859-08:00USS Connecticut sails through Puget Sound to Bremerton<p>USS Connecticut sailed into its homeport of Bremerton on Tuesday, December 21, 2 1/2 months after a collision with an underwater mountain. <br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCgPfN860s39j1gff7G59HwJdwwBb0EhHRB0rrqicJLdUPoP6Yy1-Y6KeNtBvhLBgvFFM3iGCFvFWqAroFO1-kCFrsW5eAq51LfvGWlSY4ib0Abm5_R4QcBIe3sl6WwFh6T5ADRopejqc0J9HdKWHNAcizt70CnHpiPrVJKan3iEIBJFjC9dGobDG3hQ=s507" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="369" data-original-width="507" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCgPfN860s39j1gff7G59HwJdwwBb0EhHRB0rrqicJLdUPoP6Yy1-Y6KeNtBvhLBgvFFM3iGCFvFWqAroFO1-kCFrsW5eAq51LfvGWlSY4ib0Abm5_R4QcBIe3sl6WwFh6T5ADRopejqc0J9HdKWHNAcizt70CnHpiPrVJKan3iEIBJFjC9dGobDG3hQ=w400-h291" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Connecticut sailing through Puget Sound <br />(photo from the <a href="https://westseattleblog.com/2021/12/seen-off-west-seattle-second-submarine-sighting-in-2-days-uss-connecticut-arriving-for-repairs/" target="_blank">West Seattle Blog</a>)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Closer photos in the Kitsap Sun show the boat is missing some or all of the sonar dome on the bow of the boat. </p><p>You can read and see more in the article from <a href="https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2021/12/21/uss-connecticut-damaged-crash-seamount-arrives-bremerton/8972936002/" target="_blank">the Kitsap Sun</a>. <br /></p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-83740189595107660042021-11-08T12:47:00.004-08:002021-11-08T12:47:34.428-08:00November Meeting Reminder<p>The next Seattle Base meeting is set for Tuesday, November 9 at VFW Post #2995 in Redmond (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/4330+148th+Ave+NE,+Redmond,+WA+98052/@47.6485032,-122.1445467,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54906d6bae99f01d:0x958ef55012f327e8!8m2!3d47.6484996!4d-122.142358" target="_blank">4330 148th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052</a>). The formal meeting starts at 7 PM, but we will open at 6 PM for social time.</p>
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<p>We hope to see you there!</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-9941744009137619372021-11-03T13:05:00.004-07:002021-11-03T13:05:49.229-07:002021 Auburn Veterans Day Parade<p>The 2021 Auburn Veterans Day parade is on Saturday, November 6. The Seattle Base USSVI and Bremerton Base USSVI will be participating in this year's parade.</p>
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<p>We will meet near the junction of Main and K Street NE in Auburn. Please arrive between 10:00 and 10:30. The parade will start at 11:00. We will have room on the float for sitting. Be sure to dress warm.</p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWO5v0pu_Jj-lYFc2caDdHLZBn7xMzgvAmD4_qdzww3_5L2jwQM_JC80fl_abwQosbCWqrejkqk_XjjBySbmK1pMqsnnkpCl0yG4C8VvaAplZ-U62UYxW28g1OLfPBztIBoo4QmltSCMi/s1505/Wide-angle+photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="1505" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWO5v0pu_Jj-lYFc2caDdHLZBn7xMzgvAmD4_qdzww3_5L2jwQM_JC80fl_abwQosbCWqrejkqk_XjjBySbmK1pMqsnnkpCl0yG4C8VvaAplZ-U62UYxW28g1OLfPBztIBoo4QmltSCMi/w400-h304/Wide-angle+photo.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo from the 2019 parade<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>There is free parking in the Auburn transit center garage by the train depot (click on the image below for a larger view of the map). You can see more about other parade and Veterans Day events on the <a href="https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=13102507&objectId.253644=13559504&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&localStartDate=2021-11-06T11:00&localEndDate=2021-11-06T14:00&ref=mesTP9fg96fVsgzpWYeogPtrhw0NLuPvDuODREW9kWg%3d" target="_blank">City of Auburn website</a>.</p>
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<p>There will not be any display stands and tents around this year, so them should be more parking available. Also there will be no bands. </p>
<p>We hope to see you there!</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-41543458745999387432021-10-09T13:02:00.008-07:002021-10-09T13:02:46.575-07:00October Meeting Reminder<p>We are on for our October meeting this coming Tuesday, October 12th, at the VFW post 2995 in Redmond (4430 148th Ave NE, Redmond). The formal meeting starts at 7 PM, but we will open at 6 PM for social time. The VFW restaurant will be open for good pub food.</p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHHeRWEcdZtcZ7920VSlfm3qmEqz9RziDsgjgdr63spFi5n2yeTrzTvxPQQKy8FpYZlcytI37hbw7n9PtcpA1WuIfrKJ5gDuTtxBGuNPXhco0GVB2vd0rtjzLWh59JL6gapUVMfU3MzJr/s640/VFW+Post+2995.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHHeRWEcdZtcZ7920VSlfm3qmEqz9RziDsgjgdr63spFi5n2yeTrzTvxPQQKy8FpYZlcytI37hbw7n9PtcpA1WuIfrKJ5gDuTtxBGuNPXhco0GVB2vd0rtjzLWh59JL6gapUVMfU3MzJr/w400-h225/VFW+Post+2995.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">VFW Post 2995<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>We can’t wait to see everyone again.</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-89269036994665941552021-09-07T11:02:00.000-07:002021-09-07T11:02:39.986-07:00Eternal Patrol: Tim Floersch<p>Cold War Submariner, Holland Club and Seattle Base Member Tim Timothy Paul Floersch departed on Eternal Patrol on August 28, 2021.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjeFzCs2NaZXFO7RE_TDPBzhPJvLR5esnlcyu4jjbIiOHesQk1aLtLfK_m8lseC6mxPveYHfYrd1W0vqIuafxNsR70PusxYIytmU7SV2yeDVUVy5B7D0a9M9YxCD35vc4R2s2q828Cbzu/s648/Tim+Floersch+%25282014%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="544" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjeFzCs2NaZXFO7RE_TDPBzhPJvLR5esnlcyu4jjbIiOHesQk1aLtLfK_m8lseC6mxPveYHfYrd1W0vqIuafxNsR70PusxYIytmU7SV2yeDVUVy5B7D0a9M9YxCD35vc4R2s2q828Cbzu/s320/Tim+Floersch+%25282014%2529.JPG" width="269" /></a></div>
<p>Tim was born on February 8, 1944. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1965 and qualified in submarines aboard USS Redfish (AGSS-395) in 1966. He was a ETR-2(SS) when he left the service in 1970. He made a career with Korry Electronics in Seattle as a Quality Engineer.</p><p> </p>
<p>Tim was an active member of the USSVI – Seattle Base and USS Thresher Chapter of the Silent Service Motorcycle Club (SSMC), acting as their Base Secretary. He was also active in the Lynnwood Hero’s Café Veteran’s Group and the Lynnwood Elks (FOE). Tim is survived by two daughters and five grandchildren.</p><p> </p>
<p>Arrangements are being made through the Neptune Society of Lynnwood and Lynnwood Elks for an internment at Tahoma National Cemetery at a date to be announced later.</p><p> </p>
<p>Shipmate, Rest your oar. </p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-72344101863640971902021-08-07T22:00:00.002-07:002021-08-07T22:00:21.733-07:00August Meeting Reminder<p>We want to remind you that the next Seattle Base USSVI meeting is planned for Tuesday, August 10th at the VFW Post #2995 in Redmond (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/4330+148th+Ave+NE,+Redmond,+WA+98052/@47.6485032,-122.1445467,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54906d6bae99f01d:0x958ef55012f327e8!8m2!3d47.6484996!4d-122.142358">4330 148th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052</a>). Social time starts at 6:30 and the business meeting starts at 7. </p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBxlheU13fg0IlBxgoXtoIW2DSLVwlFGJJh5fqWt_vIsTOz_nMfaOAf6mI5ZIh9xW1B4xFgC-IsyIDNOebAlN8PoJJCL-e0m86JXmplB1MC4r4TSFiDiApYgxyFK6FgawqLCQkjk2hSfk/s2048/January+Meeting+-+1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBxlheU13fg0IlBxgoXtoIW2DSLVwlFGJJh5fqWt_vIsTOz_nMfaOAf6mI5ZIh9xW1B4xFgC-IsyIDNOebAlN8PoJJCL-e0m86JXmplB1MC4r4TSFiDiApYgxyFK6FgawqLCQkjk2hSfk/w400-h266/January+Meeting+-+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A nice snapshot from a previous meeting<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>We will discuss a schedule for the rest of the year as well as events we wish to pursue and, best of all, get to see each other again.</p>
<p>We will not have food or beverages served in the hall, but you may order from the bar topside. You are required to wear a mask at the bar when ordering items and not seated. Anyone not vaccinated to should wear a mask at all times. Many of us will be wearing one to prevent the spread of virus variants.</p>
<p>We hope to see you there.</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-66167683945760402432021-07-18T09:01:00.000-07:002021-07-18T09:01:04.714-07:00August Meeting Announcement<p>Greetings shipmates,</p>
<p>We are happy to announce that the next Seattle Base meeting is planned for Tuesday, August 10, 2021. We will meet at VFW Post #2995 (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/4330+148th+Ave+NE,+Redmond,+WA+98052/@47.6485032,-122.1445467,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54906d6bae99f01d:0x958ef55012f327e8!8m2!3d47.6484996!4d-122.142358" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4330 148th Ave N.E., Redmond WA 98052</a>) in the large hall. Social time starts at 6:30 PM with business meeting at 7 PM.</p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyCwxhD2pSycZ9XKVmwolnMZ50zqU5-Auu8tnc_kcFeYpZF8UmFYrsnBfMcWZWyJTHXoC38gVdLQb4CYSxBEIkAvPPYTBp5lQwwUePNI-KHrBSFCWHb2y0o8teKqf01YE1qyi2PdZDT6M/s400/canteen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyCwxhD2pSycZ9XKVmwolnMZ50zqU5-Auu8tnc_kcFeYpZF8UmFYrsnBfMcWZWyJTHXoC38gVdLQb4CYSxBEIkAvPPYTBp5lQwwUePNI-KHrBSFCWHb2y0o8teKqf01YE1qyi2PdZDT6M/s320/canteen2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Redmond VFW Post 2995<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>The executive board met June 24th and voted on the August meeting date to be held at the regular place in Redmond. We are hoping for a big turnout where we can discuss a schedule for the coming year as well as events we wish to pursue and, best of all, get to see each other again.</p>
<p>We hope to see you there. Please feel free to contact the base officers with any questions.</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-8244580033938742021-07-10T14:47:00.001-07:002021-07-10T14:47:27.754-07:00Memorial Services for Paul Christofferson<p>There are two memorial services are planned for Paul Christofferson.</p>
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<p>The first is a more formal memorial service at Tahoma National Cemetery. It is scheduled for Thursday, July 22 at 12:30 PM. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Tahoma National Cemetery's address is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//47.3871278,-122.0935517/@47.3872426,-122.1634739,12z" target="_blank">18600 SE 240th Street Kent, WA 98042-4868</a>.</p>
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<p>The second memorial will be at AMVETS Post 1 on Saturday July 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM. This event is less formal and more of a social gathering with music, finger food, no official ceremony. Paul's memorabilia will be on display and there will be time to share stories. The AMVETS Post address is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Amvets/@47.205196,-122.492435,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x539e2f6eb2e2a5ae!8m2!3d47.2053483!4d-122.4925037?hl=en-US" target="_blank">5717 S. Tyler Street Tacoma, WA, 98409</a>.</p>
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<p>Both services are open to all and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend to honor and remember Paul.</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-69527825175149950222021-06-04T12:51:00.002-07:002021-06-04T12:55:24.877-07:00Eternal Patrol: Paul Christofferson<p>World War II veteran, Holland Club, and Bremerton Base member, Paul Algot Christofferson cast off his lines from the pier of life and sailed off on his final and Eternal Patrol on June 2, 2021. </p>
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<p>Paul qualified in submarines aboard the USS Raton (SS-270) in 1944, completing 3 war patrols and earning a combat patrol pin. He was a MOMM3(SS) when he left the Navy in 1946.</p>
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<p>Paul was active in SVWWII through it's dissolution, serving as Lockwood Chapter President, and also was a District Commander in USSVI. Paul was always a regular at the Auburn Veterans Day Parade and Seattle Base Tolling Ceremony. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-IrWWDKAILi24y-8nh_ZV3NbUsEXwZ_PLV3VYGU4_u4-abqOlMOpcryXdeaAfb023hYMAhIzCfSjUcKpQwfYtzXXuhS2qC3ye04K-icfu4NcrKcBpbfcY2CEhYOKLKeLajZGwYVJwxx5/s2048/Ceremony+-+Paul+Christofersson+recollection.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-IrWWDKAILi24y-8nh_ZV3NbUsEXwZ_PLV3VYGU4_u4-abqOlMOpcryXdeaAfb023hYMAhIzCfSjUcKpQwfYtzXXuhS2qC3ye04K-icfu4NcrKcBpbfcY2CEhYOKLKeLajZGwYVJwxx5/w400-h300/Ceremony+-+Paul+Christofersson+recollection.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paul speaking at a Seattle Base Tolling Ceremony<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>Sailor, Rest your oar.</p>
<p></p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-40066150288170507782021-05-28T09:16:00.003-07:002021-05-28T09:16:51.751-07:00Memorial Day 2021<p>As restrictions on gatherings are being lifted and we remember our fallen shipmates on Memorial Day, we wanted to pass along some information about ceremonies in the Seattle area. </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7t_BgihEJSxG0TqP1nSX-ZlUW0-3Eo2ebPIbMhmppTdVraMCEoEcnZEuCgbfGbVbfRS5z_22hpLiemBqvy3M3VYxeLMtGsH9iM8VN7n4DxNIAhNlAJJpestD1V8Refbwk2Yri3N71Dbl/s777/Tahoma-05-31-2010%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="777" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7t_BgihEJSxG0TqP1nSX-ZlUW0-3Eo2ebPIbMhmppTdVraMCEoEcnZEuCgbfGbVbfRS5z_22hpLiemBqvy3M3VYxeLMtGsH9iM8VN7n4DxNIAhNlAJJpestD1V8Refbwk2Yri3N71Dbl/w400-h300/Tahoma-05-31-2010%25283%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memorial Day flags at Tahoma National Cemetery<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p>
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<p>Tahoma National Cemetery will be open for visitors during Memorial Day Weekend, but will not be holding a public ceremony for Memorial Day 2021. They will post pictures of the wreath laying next week.</p>
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<p>The Avenue of Flags and individual gravesite flags will be on display during the weekend. There will be staff available on site and additional public restrooms during the weekend.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaU_C4ggBxo-pNov4g9J3k-oyIP1lW8vo-JSZ5LfsWlp4K5uUhI-KjqEcQ-hiRE99LWNfkSnoS7aeOamUiOlnkqZD8qdtbSXAC4sVBv50w8elBTfSWsQtr9wV3iMxZq2c9Q6LSAFmwGpq_/s2048/Garden_of_Remembrance_%2528Seattle%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaU_C4ggBxo-pNov4g9J3k-oyIP1lW8vo-JSZ5LfsWlp4K5uUhI-KjqEcQ-hiRE99LWNfkSnoS7aeOamUiOlnkqZD8qdtbSXAC4sVBv50w8elBTfSWsQtr9wV3iMxZq2c9Q6LSAFmwGpq_/w400-h266/Garden_of_Remembrance_%2528Seattle%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garden of Remembrance in Seattle<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>This year’s Garden of Remembrance Memorial Day Ceremony will honor Korean War POW/MIA Service Members with a keynote address by Korean War Veteran John D. Hosey, followed by the tolling of the bell and the presentation of the wreaths.</p>
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<p>The ceremony will beheld at Benaroya Hall’s Garden of Remembrance on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.</p>
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<p>This annual event is held in honor of Washington State Service members who fell in service to their country since Memorial Day of the prior year. The names of the fallen are engraved on the granite walls of the Garden of Remembrance.</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-40335362799138718652021-04-24T11:11:00.002-07:002021-04-24T11:11:23.424-07:00Eternal Patrol: KRI Nanggala<p>Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala. </p><p>On Saturday, Indonesia's Navy changed the status of its missing submarine from sub-miss to sub-sank, as the Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff, Yudo Margono, presented debris believed to be from the vessel at a news conference.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjn1DYqRLXuIxJJvqRbLofCbMd0STVM517Zx6Y9biqCkkeXx0XU_AadZu0ay2wq0iOdx6uKKtJ1tZQ-B77OFHu8zE1gZGE-lkxi-FV2eMMhsa0AcQXc36dSJK1_d7Myq3ecXMNI3Byw4GY/s453/Indonesia+sub+loss.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="453" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjn1DYqRLXuIxJJvqRbLofCbMd0STVM517Zx6Y9biqCkkeXx0XU_AadZu0ay2wq0iOdx6uKKtJ1tZQ-B77OFHu8zE1gZGE-lkxi-FV2eMMhsa0AcQXc36dSJK1_d7Myq3ecXMNI3Byw4GY/w400-h335/Indonesia+sub+loss.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Authorities now expect to carry out an evacuation process to recover the KRI Nanggala-402 submarine and its crew when they pinpoint its exact location. The latest update came as hopes faded for the 53 crew members, who were expected to have run out of oxygen early on Saturday. So far, no sign of them has been found, Yudo said.</p><p>Six pieces of debris believed to be from the submarine were presented to journalists at the news conference. The items were found about two miles from the spot where the submarine started to dive before it went missing, Yudo said, and included a bottle of grease, part of a torpedo launcher, part of a metal tube, prayer mats and fuel.</p><p>Nanggala was a German-built Type 209/1300 class submarine. The sub was conducting a torpedo drill when it went missing. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHKTPlky5yxn4DBLud3YLoy8aGHLaoHWZHDG_0ACpuW0_KQO_mp25X8fKxTOXePoP8HNZqaKBViHrzn4ZExwSM3zk61iXV34bnxnAsZs0IO-9Pc375aWGMF-galaIiZbI81Fl-EtH6LfF/s1280/Indonesian_submarine_KRI_Nanggala_%2528402%2529_underway_in_August_2015.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHKTPlky5yxn4DBLud3YLoy8aGHLaoHWZHDG_0ACpuW0_KQO_mp25X8fKxTOXePoP8HNZqaKBViHrzn4ZExwSM3zk61iXV34bnxnAsZs0IO-9Pc375aWGMF-galaIiZbI81Fl-EtH6LfF/w400-h266/Indonesian_submarine_KRI_Nanggala_%2528402%2529_underway_in_August_2015.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">KRI Nanggala in the Java Sea 2015 (Wikipedia)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>We offer our sincerest condolences to Indonesia and the family and friends of the crew.</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-59501644609149207212021-04-11T11:11:00.005-07:002021-04-11T11:11:50.950-07:00121st U.S. Navy Submarine Birthday<p>Happy 121st Birthday to the U.S. Navy submarine force on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalSubmarineDay">#nationalsubmarineday</a>.</p>
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<p>Here are some video celebrations from the U.S. Navy, ComSubLAnt, and ComSubPac</p>
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<p>U.S. Navy video and message</p>
<p>The U.S. Navy submarine force is celebrating 121 years of undersea mastery and heritage, which have created, forged, and honed the nation’s most effective military advantage. The submarine force was born on April 11, 1900, when the U.S. Navy purchased John Holland’s revolutionary submarine. Today’s submarine force provides a ready force to the nation to deter war, defeat terrorists, provide relief during disasters, and win if called upon. </p>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SUBPAC/videos/2193538610945140/">https://www.facebook.com/SUBPAC/videos/2193538610945140/</a>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-16351053737132200402021-03-21T15:41:00.001-07:002021-03-21T15:45:16.497-07:00Naval Undersea Museum Virtual Tour<p>If you haven't been the the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport WA in a while (or ever), now is a good time to go on a video tour or to try out their new virtual tour.</p><p></p><p>Here is the video tour.</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TZLvy756kd8" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe><p></p><p>For the virtual tour, just click here > <a href="https://t.co/iGIjrkSfoK?amp=1" target="_blank">Naval Undersea Museum Virtual Tour</a> <br /></p><p></p><p>You can also find the link to the virtual tour on the <a href="https://navalunderseamuseum.org/" target="_blank">Naval Undersea Museum's website</a>. <br /></p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-68924362219409888072021-02-23T17:56:00.004-08:002021-02-23T17:56:45.359-08:00Calling all "Boomer" Families <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOX6_XFri0_JfUCMLEc060n3WIABxr4dsQVX6ITn4SUQVYsRyLSRM4wdNQDCekvniyJr7ni1T2M3Zv9-OUAQ9w76b-gYJkf22qYRyE2mONeV5mv2mB4bTlVCU7XwCgwRInbfmL_nTFchJi/s960/USS+George+Washington.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="753" data-original-width="960" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOX6_XFri0_JfUCMLEc060n3WIABxr4dsQVX6ITn4SUQVYsRyLSRM4wdNQDCekvniyJr7ni1T2M3Zv9-OUAQ9w76b-gYJkf22qYRyE2mONeV5mv2mB4bTlVCU7XwCgwRInbfmL_nTFchJi/w400-h314/USS+George+Washington.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">USS George Washington SSBN-598<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>This March the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum will be featuring the Navy’s Strategic Deterrence program. In the Submarine Force this translates to the Ballistic Missile Submarines – or “Boomers”. As part of this story, they want to tell the families’ experiences while their loved one was out on a deterrence patrol. </p><p></p>
<p>If you would like to tell your story, please send an email to the museum telling them about your experiences. Children can participate too! (the museum does ask that the story be sent in by the parent or guardian if the child is not yet 18 years old). The museum will post these stories in the last two weeks of March 2021. We hope that you will share your families’ experiences with the Strategic Deterrence mission. </p><p></p>
<p>You can email your story to <a href="mailto:NAUTILUSEVENTS@NAVY.MIL">NAUTILUSEVENTS@NAVY.MIL</a> or through Facebook Messenger (use USNSubforceMuseum in the To line). Please have all submissions in by March 1, 2021 – this will give the museum enough to time set thing up on their end and post your stories!</p>
<p></p><p>The museum is looking forward to reading your amazing stories and sharing with the world! </p><p></p><p>See the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USNHistory/?hc_ref=ARTLZeAzUFNbCOBGZjZOIksIF9xUYfWWn792KL4spOB9AeowXNh1dsGYn_cKtmGE0cQ&fref=nf&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDqAvVlxdViccgdwpWR-rJm4AsLoPs5BT-_rtSFPwQiZLRnAcF9y3eASVUbELosA0G8yWxowmimpCsRuMDdufOtGzDBSIZqeZq9tFPEikh2OWVGchYjbHTp-dr5Fh_NShOvPo7AMKt4y2Z-I684sfsOtfrue42TJ-w9hObZ2LPd0X4-M1AMyRLm7krihv8XJ--IZj6A2GV6S2jsCHr5GvxyfTo-BjsA8HRTvVhGOaA0N7pZbQi6w8XiIxEjzpk41yvV5oLFBluzHyZ2CylbtVcpiiZ4yCM2V_S2Wa2VOfZHLBf3ph0&__tn__=kC-R" target="_blank">Naval History & Heritage Command</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USNSubforceMuseum/?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDqAvVlxdViccgdwpWR-rJm4AsLoPs5BT-_rtSFPwQiZLRnAcF9y3eASVUbELosA0G8yWxowmimpCsRuMDdufOtGzDBSIZqeZq9tFPEikh2OWVGchYjbHTp-dr5Fh_NShOvPo7AMKt4y2Z-I684sfsOtfrue42TJ-w9hObZ2LPd0X4-M1AMyRLm7krihv8XJ--IZj6A2GV6S2jsCHr5GvxyfTo-BjsA8HRTvVhGOaA0N7pZbQi6w8XiIxEjzpk41yvV5oLFBluzHyZ2CylbtVcpiiZ4yCM2V_S2Wa2VOfZHLBf3ph0&__xts__%5B1%5D=68.ARDdT8dYYccfLyzLhIbRcaqIzbzU5XXTk8u_YoPVcKelOVMPRzgnKbTWAnBSuRAYWEZ0f81Kw8S9HKQ2kjqttXIffMvAEW5_R5CeMd-WGYI8HWeeXiTwRHcla3r19KqdMEpstezqd1qHlIwLjql_QPgF5fPu_nMb04gj8_DShEMZiRxyYrIk4KS7MngsJADXg8bvUv-5hgzI9G5qgaK05anVrHFcerEsxNNNArxl_Pv7isCPDdC-0pkOvkSryAfcUGx8zt4ZrRklv7ylGzf08GPsTB5EMJXrK0skY7GsijKU3xfElQjRiik&hc_ref=ARR7vxX_xqh2sj4nRyArZpRweP-2P6zIYtUKHjlwFrlC2X836Daqmb1ms5pNuJBTfK4&fref=nf&__tn__=kC-R" target="_blank">U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum</a> Facebook pages for more information. <br /></p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-74747179779337125382021-01-23T07:50:00.001-08:002021-01-23T07:51:50.916-08:00Eternal Patrol: William Van Vleet<p>Holland Club and Seattle Base member William "Bill" A. Van Vleet Jr. departed on Eternal Patrol on January 15, 2021. </p>
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<p>Bill was born in El Paso Texas to William Axtell Van Vleet Sr. and Martha Blankenship Van Vleet and grew up in Southern California. Bill joined the Navy in 1956 and qualified in submarines on <i>USS Bluegill</i> (SS-242) in 1958. He was a EN2(SS) when he left the Navy in 1962. He moved to Rupert Idaho with his family in the 70's where he was a successful Dairy farmer. After farming he returned to California to work for the State Department of Agriculture. Upon retiring he moved to Everson, WA in 1996.</p>
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<p>Bill is survived by his beautiful wife of 62 years, Judy Van Vleet his daughter, Shaun Marie and son-in-law, Roger Souve; his grandsons, William Van Vleet, Chris Souve; granddaughters, Heather Souve, Rachel Souve, Karlee Souve; his great-grandsons, Parker and Kayden Van Vleet, Logan and Hudson Souve. </p>
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<p>William was a Life member of the Elks and Masons, and a life and Holland Club member of USSVI Seattle Base.</p>
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<p>Sailor, Rest your oar.</p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-68336939761633298282021-01-12T12:32:00.000-08:002021-01-12T12:32:39.253-08:00Eternal Patrol: Bob Opple<p> Seattle Base and Holland Club member Bob Opple departed on Eternal Patrol on January 10, 2021. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljTU5PY04y_QArXvrg-y7s-0RSdgayHynCzZGme33hBY-iIlKnnU2VynNLlwybdhcDe41wkZ7D5TNM0RSevoQBl0tTEGh90pAYPDcvysBT35spkdo_8SkpQgX6LWZgIfwyzzoMgGF4jga/s486/Bob+Opple+at+Kirkland+Parade.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="486" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljTU5PY04y_QArXvrg-y7s-0RSdgayHynCzZGme33hBY-iIlKnnU2VynNLlwybdhcDe41wkZ7D5TNM0RSevoQBl0tTEGh90pAYPDcvysBT35spkdo_8SkpQgX6LWZgIfwyzzoMgGF4jga/w400-h328/Bob+Opple+at+Kirkland+Parade.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Bob qualified on <i>USS Razorback</i> (SS-394) in 1960 and also served <i>USS Archerfish</i> (SS-311). </p><p>Bob was an active USSVI member, a founding member of the Silent Service Motorcycle Club, and instrumental in the return <i>Razorback</i> as a <a href="http://aimmuseum.org/" target="_blank">museum ship</a> in Little Rock, AR. </p><p>Bob was a proud submariner. He was always quick with a smile and ready to tell a sea story. We will miss him. <br /></p><p></p><p>Please keep Bob’s family in your thoughts and prayers.<br />
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</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-68608095417432755912020-08-03T16:09:00.009-07:002020-08-03T16:20:10.310-07:00Behind the Scenes Tour of Nautilus - Part 1<div>While most of us are missing out on our normal summer vacations, lots of museums have been recording behind the scenes tours. The U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum in Groton CT has done this with an in-depth tour of the United States' first nuclear-powered submarine <i>Nautilus</i>. <br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHbBPl7LI792R8wSl0M9iPrLHW3UuVZeflx5vzI1z-8C3ipiyWLRZUyrApXET5FEH6u1IkSxmbZBL74Fc0OwH8iMX1ffh4aiwwgt0IvIYgcrgoLVQt6kFs9Murwalsha3R5gqmmWw6Ujw/s580/nautilus-HNSA.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="580" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHbBPl7LI792R8wSl0M9iPrLHW3UuVZeflx5vzI1z-8C3ipiyWLRZUyrApXET5FEH6u1IkSxmbZBL74Fc0OwH8iMX1ffh4aiwwgt0IvIYgcrgoLVQt6kFs9Murwalsha3R5gqmmWw6Ujw/w400-h273/nautilus-HNSA.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An aerial view of Nautilus and the Submarine Force Museum<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the first four parts of the tour. Over the next week, I'll be posting additional parts of the tour. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the start of the tour and your 2020 Summer staycation. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Introduction (6:45)<br /></div>
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<div>The Torpedo Room (13:42)<br /></div>
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<div>Part 3: Wardroom (14:38)<br /></div><div>
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<div>Part 4: Staterooms (37:29)<br /></div>
<iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="224" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwatch%2F%3Fv%3D254215982485394&show_text=false&width=734&height=411&appId" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="400"></iframe></div>Seattle USSVI Basehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621983604390742588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596056311801706957.post-16329191663087058102020-06-14T15:46:00.004-07:002020-06-14T15:48:58.911-07:00June Updates<div>As we all continue to deal with the changes from the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to provide you with a couple diversions and updates for 2020 events. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>First up, for those of you with a little time on your hands and good computer monitor, you may want to watch the first season of The Silent Service television show. <br />
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The <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gGYDAh2tMgXjnXVocU_n7P9xv2PE5SFE" rel="nofollow">Google Drive folder</a> linked here has 39 episodes from the show's first season. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Next up a message from Frank Hood about his recent book. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoilKVQsHhwNFa-DhRUaXnemqhTWGe18X79tOrgMMLOaAjW8Mu2-0u4nTlK8yX8N88WVK_aeJSCurUbX4eL66eNDZ_FV7GiztJGVSeKUuYTEtRHPeSciSrLWsygD9sbZHteAHMSGb-9mm3/s1024/Sub-Tales-Cover-683x1024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoilKVQsHhwNFa-DhRUaXnemqhTWGe18X79tOrgMMLOaAjW8Mu2-0u4nTlK8yX8N88WVK_aeJSCurUbX4eL66eNDZ_FV7GiztJGVSeKUuYTEtRHPeSciSrLWsygD9sbZHteAHMSGb-9mm3/s320/Sub-Tales-Cover-683x1024.png" /></a></div><div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
Hello, <br /></div></div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">Another fellow sub vet here, Frank Hood. You may know that my
brother Charles and I have published books highlighting non-classified
stories about our US Submarine Force. You may have seen Charles’ stories
and our ads in the American Submariner over the past several years.
Father’s Day is coming up, and I wanted to ask you a favor. If you will
just bear with me while I give you some facts. Since our first book came
out in 2018, every penny of proceeds has been donated to our USSVI
Scholarship Fund (SF). <br />
Our first book was “Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots” and when we sold
2800 books in the first 2 years, we were able to donate $10 a book, or
$28,000 to the Fund. However, our publisher was a small 3rd party and he
had a hard time generating an e-book version, and we had many requests
we could not fill. <br />
So when our 2nd book came out in December of last year ,”Sub Tales –
Stories That Seldom Surface” we switched to Amazon, where they made it
easy to a soft cover edition, and e-book edition with scalable type
(important for people with bad eyesight), and made it easy to port the
e-book to the Nook (Barnes & Noble e-book reader) and iBook’s for
Apple products. <br />
Thus, we thought we had all bases covered. However, because of higher
production costs , we could only donate $5 per book once we made the
switch, just before Christmas. Our sales have been good, but our only
concern is keeping up the donations to the SF. To date, in the 1st
Quarter of 2020, we have added another $1,950 to the SF. And here we
are in May, the 2nd month of the 2nd Quarter, and we are only up to
$30,000 total donated.<br />
I am reaching out to fellow sub veterans like yourself, and asking them if they would go to <a href="https://www.subtales.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.subtales.com</a>
and learn a bit more about both books, and if they thought a Dad, a
brother, another sub vet, yourself, might enjoy one or both books, would
you consider using the easy to order links to buy one? <br />
The e-Books are only $9.99 and at that price, each sale generates $5 to
the SF. And would you just take one more step and forward this message
on to another sub vet, brother, cousin, friend and ask them to read this
message. <br />
Neither Charles nor I have any ego or want to get any publicity for
ourselves. From the beginning we pledged the proceeds to the SF. We
both have actually spent thousands of our own money, but we do it as
part of our mission, to help the SF, and to help spread the word about
what we did to civilians and other vets who never served on a boat. <br />
This is why I am undertaking the task for trying to reach as many sub
vets as I can before Father’s Day to see if we can get more money to
invest in our kids, our grandkids. We figured if we could help a young
person get their education, it will help them the entire rest of their
life, and this rising tide will help rise all boats. It will be good
for all of us. <br />
So if you would go to <a href="https://www.subtales.com" rel="nofollow">www.subtales.com</a>
and just take a few minutes and look over what is presented there, and
if you are moved to help our cause by buying one or both books, we want
to Thank You. </div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, here are some updates on local, regional, and national events. <br /></div><div><br /></div>
<b>Kirkland Independence Day Parade </b><br /><div>
The 2020 Kirkland Independence Day Parade has been cancelled. We hope you will find a good way to celebrate Independence Day with your family. <br /></div><div><br /></div>
<b>Tucson USSVI Convention Cancellation </b><br />
On May 15th the USSVI National Officer Board and convention chairs met to decide on whether they could hold the convention in Tucson this August. The many unknowns we yet face with this pandemic and because our membership is in the "risk" category plus concerns about travel, the decision was made to postpone the convention to 2023.
<br />Although 2 years of work is now on hold, the convention staff said it was gratifying to hear from USSVI membership about their desire to attend our convention in Tucson. Before the country literally shut down the convention hit 25% of their reservation goal and almost 50% of the committed room numbers by the end of February. <br />
We look forward to once again meeting as an organization in Orlando in 2021 and Buffalo in 2022. The convention staff is in the process of sending emails and letters out to members, vendors and advertisers to let them know about refunds. <br /><div>
The convention staff wants to encourage Bases who funded advertising for the convention magazine and that have a treasury in good shape to consider donating their refund checks to the USSVI National Charitable Fund. We all know it can be put to great use there. <br /></div><div><br /></div>
<b>Western Region Roundup Rescheduled </b><br />
The Western Region Roundup has been rescheduled for November 1 – 6, 2020 at Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort and Casino. The hotel rooms and casino has been renovated during the shutdown and they should be reopening soon. if you have not made your room reservations, please do so. Our block of rooms will be saved for us until October 1, 2020 and after our rate may not apply. <br /><div>
The Roundup website (<a href="https://www.wrroundup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wrroundup.com</a>) has been updated for the new dates with the exception of entertainment for Sunday and Wednesday nights, since none is currently scheduled. Keep checking the website for additional updates when they become available. <br /></div>
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