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The Below DecksWatch

The Official Newsletter of the Coastal Carolina Baseof the United States Submarine Veterans Inc. (USSVI)

Special Edition 2014

USSVI

Creed and PurposeTo perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who

gave their lives in the pursuit of duties while serv-

ing their country. That their dedication, deeds and

supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motiva-

tion toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loy-

alty and patriotism to the United States of America

and its Constitution.

In addition to perpetu-

ating the memory of de-

parted shipmates, we

shall provide a way for

all Submariners to gath-

er for the mutual bene-

fit and enjoyment. Our

common heritage as

Submariners shall be

strengthened by cama-

raderie. We support a

strong U.S. Submarine

Force.

The organization will engage in various projects

and deeds that will bring about the perpetual re-

membrance of those shipmates who have given

the supreme sacrifice. The organization will also

endeavor to educate all third parties it comes in

contact with about the services our submarine

brothers performed and how their sacrifices made

possible the freedom and lifestyle we enjoy today.

Qualified in U.S. Submarines?You are welcome to attend our meetings and join our Base!

Meeting Dates and Locations in Calendar on page 16Bring your spouse!

Newsletter Editor

Willam (Dog) Underwood

910-232-4209

[email protected]

Salute to the FlagStory on page 3

Special July EditionThis Special July Edition Was Issued to Report on the June and July Base Activities in a Timely Manner

Lunch on the Fletcher’sYacht Story on page 5

BB 55 Salute to SubmarineService

Story on page 8

North Carolina 4th of July ParadeStory on page 4

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After a spurt of activitythings have quieted down alittle for the CCB. There areseveral things to keep in mindduring the coming monthshowever.

Our next meeting will be on August16th at the Trinity United Methodist Church inSouthport. We have gone out of our way tomake this available to our Southport andsouthern area members so please do plan toattend. As part of long range planning I wouldlike to see a meeting in the northern area,possibly near or in Jacksonville.

To review some recent past events. Theparade in Southport on July 4th was great. Itis inspiring to see the reactions of the peoplewatching the parade when they see our float.Many stood and saluted or otherwise recog-nized our service. Many thanks to those whohelped with organizing that event. Afterwardmany of us enjoyed a wonderful afternoon onChuck and Joy Fletcher’s boat. I had almostforgot what it was like to eat a meal on a float-ing object. It has been so many years since Ihave done that. Memories came floating back.

We had a great turnout for the Subma-rine Day at the Battleship on July 12th. Wehad about 8 of our members attend to showand demonstrate what it was like on a subma-rine. Kevin Kesterson had a video that ran ona loop to show people what it was like. Thanksto all who attended and participated.

The float was parked outside the mainoffice at the battleship for the submarine ser-vice tribute. Afterwards it was taken to Rich-lands where it awaits our next parade outing:the Jacksonville Veteran’s Day Parade. I wouldlike many of us to ride the float on that day soplease make plans now. More details will bepublished as time gets near, but the date isNovember 8.

Christmas parades are coming up andwill be discussed at the August meeting. Thereare several in the area that I would like us tolook at. I would also like some input from themembership about how to decorate the floatfor these parades. I have heard some sugges-

BaseCommander’s

CornerBy Charlie Backes

ContentsBase Commander’s Corner 2SubVet License Plate 2August 16 Base Meeting Agenda 3Salute to the Flag Event 3Book of Members Update 32014 4th of July Parade 44th of July Lunch with Chuck & Joy 5USSVI National Elections 5Base Library 7BB 55 Salute to Submarine Service 8Chaplain’s Corner 9CCB Member on Eternal Patrol 9Base Logo Gear Available 10Welcome to CCBs New Members 10Gems from Jim 12Silent Service TV Series for Free 13NASA Orion Program Photo 13Member Birthdays 13The Ditty Bag 14From the By-Laws 14CCB Calendar of Events 16Application to Join Base 172014 Elections Ballot 18Invitation to WWII Subvet Service 20Seals Return to SSGN 727 24

CCBMeeting

Special LocationAugust 16th

At10:30 am

AtTrinity United

Methodist ChurchIn

Southport, NCDon’t Miss It!

Do You Have YourSubVet License Plate

Yet?

Forms available at meet-ings and at the following

link:https://edmv.ncdot.gov/VehicleRegistration/SpecialPlate/Detail?PlateID=

21#term=

CCB Base ElectedOfficers

CommanderCharlie Backes910-791-0844

[email protected]

Vice CommanderChuck Fletcher910-523-9622

[email protected]

SecretaryBill Underwood (Dog)

[email protected]

TreasurerTerry Kuhn910-251-5797

[email protected]

Coastal Carolina BaseGenerally Meets Every Other Monthon the 3rd Thu or Sat of the MonthSee Base Calendar on Page 16 forMore Details and Special Meetings

Base GearAvailable

Story on Page 10

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CCB August 16th Meeting Agenda10:30 am at Trinity United Methodist

Church, SouthportInvocation ChaplainEnjoy Brunch AllCall to order 11:00 am CommanderPledge of Allegiance Vice CommanderTolling of the Boats Vice CommanderRecognize WWII members CommanderIntroductions AllHolland Club Presentations CommanderPresentation of VC patch CommanderApproval of prior minutes CommanderSubmit bills/communications AllTreasurer's report Treasurer

Old Business21 Day Salute to the Flag CommanderSchool visits (The Big Submarine) Commander &

John WilliamsonBelk Fundraiser Results Commander &

Treasurer

New BusinessReminder of Base By-Laws CommanderNational Insurance CommanderSubmarine insurance CommanderKramer House CommanderPatriot’s Day Picnic at S-28 CommanderCombat Mud Run 2014 (Oct19) CommanderJacksonville Veterans Day Parade CommanderVeteran's Day Social Commander2015 Regional Convention CommanderChristmas Parades - which ones? CommanderHistorian Howard CristRaffle Drawing for CCB Logo Shirt Store keeperAdjournment Commander Commander

All Hands Turn To!

21 Day Salute to the FlagCity Hall Wilmington, NC

June 25, 2014

Members from theCoastal Carolina Base

participated

Book of MembersThe Book of Members project contiunes to progress. The base is collecting pictures of each member andautobiographical descriptions of each member’s Submarine Service experiences. Base Secretary, BillUnderwood, is taking pictures of each member attending each meeting. Commander Backes displays the Bookof Members at Base meetings to encourage participation.

We are still missing pictures and autobiographies for most of the Base Members. A suggestion was made at thelast meeting to write the autobiography for those who don’t submit one. In the true spirit of the submarinebrotherhood, we have composed an autobiography for Dilbert Kilroy, TM3 (SS) (page 11). Please get yourwrite up in to Charlie so we don’t have to write these for you!

[email protected]

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2014 North Carolina 4th of July ParadeFriday, the 4th of July, 2014 dawned a very beauti-

ful day in Southeastern North Carolina. Many of usstarted out early in order to get to the meeting point inSouthport by 9:00 am. Chuck Fletcher had arranged forus to use the parking area at the Deep Point Marina as astaging area and parking area for Member vehicles.Chuck and Joy had had an even earlier start by serving apancake breakfast fundraiser at their nearby church. JimBrincefield brought the float down from Charlie’s housewith the Submarine already bolted down. We quickly

added the flags, ban-ners, chairs and a“Diving Alarm Klaxon” that Terry borrowed from BB 55 whilethe wives took food for the luncheon to Chuck and Joy’sYacht.

As soon as the float was ready and all the membershad arrived, we loaded up on the float with some wives rid-ing in the truck and some on the float and proceeded to theofficial parade staging area. We dropped off most of thewives near a good viewing area, but kept Joy in the truck toassist with navigation to the assigned staging area. Joy dida masterfuljob of per-

suading other parade participants to get out ofour way and directed us to the correct stagingspot.

It was hot! But there were occasionalbreezes and a lot of sea stories while waiting forour turn to go.

Finally, we weretold to move out and wewere lined up betweenan Animal Rescue floatand a group carrying a large flag andchanting, “U! S! A!, U! S! A!”.

As in the past parades, the verylarge crowd of parade attendees

showed their respect and gratitude to the military by standing,cheering and yelling “Thank you for your service” as our floatpassed by. Some asked if the submarine was real and somethought it was a torpedo, but you can be sure we gave themthe “straight poop”.


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Vote!The USSVI Polls for

National Elections areOpen

To Vote log on towww.ussvi.org

Click on the thirdd buttonon left

Mark your ballotCast your vote

If you prefer paper, SeeBallot on pages 18-19

IT is important for CCBthat you VOTE!

Thank You!

4th of July Luncheonon a Luxury Yacht

Courtesy ofChuck & Joy Fletcher

Chuck and Joy Fletcher graciouslyinvited CCB Members attending theSouthport parade and their families toenjoy a luncheon with them on theirfloating home, the Sea Nest. Sea Nest isa beautiful 47 foot Yacht they bought inTexas and cruised around to Southport in2003. We talked about lighting off thetwo big 3208 turbo diesels just for nos-talgia but the Nukes couldn’t hack it. Attendees brought delicious sidedishes and the Fletcher’s supplied a tastyham. Some of ussat on the bridgeand enjoyed the seabreezes while oth-ers chatted in theair conditioned cab-ins below. It wasrelaxing to feel thegentile rocking ofthe sea and the subtle sound of the wateroccasionally slapping against the hull.

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Once Tim Dolan’s wife, daughter and3 week old baby arrived, Jim Brincefieldoffered a blessing and the crowd madetheir way to the galley to fill their plates.There was sliced ham, pasta salad, coleslaw, baked beans, potato chips, Italianbread, and delicious deserts includingblueberry pie, coconut custard pie, cakeand banana pudding. Some made multipletrips attesting to the quality of the spread.

Below Joy Fletcher eats while talking withseveral other guests in the galley.

Above Mary Backes and Peggy Brincefieldgreet Tim and Melissa Dolan and daughtersWindy and 3 week old Zoe.

To the right, Linda Underwood and Char-lie Backes’ granddaughter join the con-versation in the salon.

To the left Chuck chats with Bill Underwoodon the bridge while Jim is entranced by oneof Chuck’s documents from the USS NautilusSSN 571.

We enjoyed a lovely, very relaxing afternoonwith our fellow submarine veterans andtheir families.

Thank you Chuck & Joy!

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Coastal Carolina Base LibraryYes the Coastal Carolina Base hasa Library. The library was startedin 2011 to give members a placeto put their books, movies andsubmarine artifacts so they can beenjoyed by other members. Thelibrary grew significantly in 2013with the generous donation of 25books by USSVI Life Member, BobMontore.Several other members have alsodonated books, movies and arti-facts.Below is a partial list of books inthe Base Library. Members cancheck out a book by dropping anemail to the Base Commander andthe commander will bring it to thenext meeting or agree to anotherway to pick it up.

Donate your submarine relatedbooks, movies, and artifacts toyour base library!

The Coastal CarolinaBase is a proud to beone of the six USSVI

bases that comprise theUnited States Subma-rine Veterans of North

Carolina, akaNCSubVets!

We are all United StatesSubmariners! Whether

currently Active, Retired,Reserve or a Honorably

discharged veteran, we allwere and some still are

members of the elite under-seas fighting force of the

United States Navy. We areall volunteers who passedstringent testing, challeng-ing training and we provedour mettle when we earned

the coveted designation"QUALIFIED

IN SUBMARINES".Whether your dolphins are

gold or silver, there is noexpiration date on the back

of that precious pin.

USSVIWho We Are

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On July 12th the Battleship North Carolina’sSecond Saturday Program honored the Subma-rine Service by inviting area submarine veter-ans to set up memorabilia displays in theMemorial’s theater for BB 55 patrons to visit.The Coastal Carolina Base had a great turn outagain for this event displaying materials suchas pictures, documents, flags, poopy suits, etc.Kevin Kesterson brought a video that was dis-tributed to the families of the crew of his boom-er that explained, in an interesting way, whattheir father’s jobs were while out at sea. AlsoKevin had a very comprehensive scrap book

that his wife compiled of his time inthe submarine service.

Also attendingwere CCB Mem-bers CharlieBackes, ChuckFletcher, TerryKuhn, RichardSchrum, TimDolan, DougMays, and JohnWilliamson.Each had funswapping seastories andshowing their

prized memorabilia to other CCB members and to the Battleship North Carolina visitors.

A Hardy Attaboy to Charlie, Chuck, Kevin, Terry, Richard, Doug, Tim & John!

BB 55 Salute to theSubmarine Service

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Coastal Carolina Base Members onEternal Patrol

James Tobin Lawrence H. DunnNavy Hymn for Submariners

Bless those who served beneath the deep,Through the lonely hours the vigil they had to keep,

May eternal peace their mission ever be,Bless each one we ask of thee,

Comfort those who at home who waited and prayed,For their return night and day.

Chaplain’s CornerThe Bottom Line:Ecclesiastes: 12-13

Let us hear the conclusion of the wholematter: Fear God, and keep hiscommandments: for this is the

WHOLE DUTY OF MAN.Ecclesiastes: 12-14

For God shall bring every work into judgment,with every SECRET THING, whether it be

GOOD, or whether it be EVIL.John:3-16

For God so loved the world, that he gave hisonly begotten Son, that whosoever believeth

in him should not perish, but haveeverlasting life.

John: 4-24God is a Spirit:and they that worship him

must worship him in spirit and in truth.

By Bill (Butterbean) Dixon

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Welcome to Our Newest Members!

Base Hats and ShirtAvailable

Our Base Parade Float debut at the NorthCarolina 4th of July Parade in Southport wasa big success. However, several of our floatriders noted that other military based floatslooked sharp with a more uniform attire(matching shirts and hats). CommanderCharlie discussed the concept with MemberTom McFadden, proprietor of Perfect Pro-motions & More in Apex, NC. Tom broughtmock-ups of the proposed shirts and hats tothe August 17 meeting. At the meeting at-tendees liked the ideas and Tom agreed towork with Base Storekeeper Frank Black-mon to make the shirts available to Mem-bers at a reasonable price. The hats aredark blue and the shirts are red, each withhigh quality embroidered Base patches onthem. Buy from Base Storekeeper and Basegets a commission on sale.

Shirt Price = $20Hat Price = $15

Website now Available www.subvetsonline.comGet a Shirt and Join the Loyal Order of the

Red Shirts

Gerry RoweUSS Henry L. Stimson

Paul SiversonFirst Associate Member

Doug MaysUSS Ben Franklin & Alaska

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tions but would like to hear more. If you would like totake this on either in a lead or member role let meknow.

One last item for your consideration. Step upfor Soldiers is about to start the building of their KramerHouse south of Wilmington. Plans are to have this houseused by a veteran who is attending UNCW or Cape FearCC until they graduate. The groundbreaking has alreadytaken place but they have many needs. I will suggestone way we can help meet those needs at the Augustmeeting. If you go to their website Stepupforsoldiers.orgyou can read about the Kramer House and their needs.

Labor Day is coming up in September; back toschool is also going on. Be careful out there when driv-ing and avoid those children. Have a safe last month orso of summer.

Commander’s Corner…continued from page 2

Book of Members Autobiography of the QuarterDon’t Make Us Write Your Story Like We Had to Write Dilbert’s!

Dilbert Kilroy TM3 (SS)I was going to the drug store and went in the wrong door into the Navyrecruiter. Before I could get out, I had joined the Navy. I was in GreatLakes for 6 months and went through boot camp three times. For somereason I had trouble marching in time with the others. Finally, I got out

of boot camp and went to Torpedoman A school. To my surprise I graduated top of the class and thenwas sent to sub School in New London. While at sub school, I accidentally set fire to the Escape TrainingTower and was immediately transferred to the USS Pickle (SS 69) which was in the Philadelphia ship-yard. I spent most of my time there wandering the base looking for a nosepiece for a water slug. Appar-ently they are in high demand and very hard to find. I would get there just after the last one had beenpicked up. On the boat I stood topside watch for 4 years. The worst was in January and February on the00-0400 or the 0400-0800 watches. It was so cold I had 5 sets of foul weather gear on. Once I fell over-board into the Delaware and bobbed around for an hour before the oncoming watch pulled me out. Final-ly, the Captain had a guard shack moved on to the deck for the topside watches. It was so warm that thefirst night I had watch, I fell asleep and, when the Engineering Officer came on board at 0315, I wasstartled and accidentally shot him in the foot. He threw the guard shack overboard. I finally got quali-fied 4 days before my enlistment was up. My mother was worried that I would get seasick, but I neverdid. It might have been because we never went to sea.

You Are Invited to Attend!

2014 WWII Submarine VeteransMemorial Service

Friday, Nov 7 at 10:00 amUS Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, GA

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Thought Provoking emails from Jim Brincefield

GOODBYE MOM

A young man shopping in a supermarket noticed a little old lady following him around. If he stopped, shestopped. Furthermore she kept staring at him.

She finally overtook him at the checkout, and she turned to him and said, "I hope I haven't made you feel ill atease; it's just that you look so much like my late son."

He answered, "That's okay."She then said, "I know it's silly, but if you'd call out 'Good bye, Mom' as I leave the store, it would make me feel so

happy."She then went through the checkout, and as she was on her way out of the store, the man called out, "Goodbye,

Mom."The little old lady waved and smiled back at him.

Pleased that he had brought a little sunshine into someone's day, he went to pay for his groceries."That comes to $121.85," said the clerk.

"How come so much? I only bought 5 items."The clerk replied, "Yeah, but your Mother said you'd be paying for her things, too."

Bet you thought this was going to be a tear jerker.Don't trust Little Old Ladies!!!

BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED, FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE "LIGHT"!



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THE SILENT SERVICE TV Series NowAvailable Free!

Thanks to the generosity of USSVI Northern VA Base member Ray Stone,the the 1957 and 1958 episodes of the TV series “The Silent Service” areavailable for downloading at this site www.olgoat.com. The Silent Service isa documentary styled anthology series about the U.S. Navy's submarine fleetand their missions during World War II and the Korean War. Every episodewas fact based and the realism of the show was elevated by the use of actualcombat footage from the files of the United States Navy. In addition to theepisodes, Ray has included copies of the press kits that were issued to thestations along with the films. He also included episode summaries which arehandy in preparing notices / programs for individual viewing. All episodes arein MP4 format. Ray suggests downloading to your device rather than trying toview online. Each episode is about 30 min. in length so consider that whentrying to download.

Coastal Carolina Base Member BirthdaysJune Birthdays

Willy Allen

July BirthdaysBill Schmauss, Larry Kostbade, John Williamson

August BirthdaysMichael King, Robert Liland, Frank Blackmon, Ron Willems, Emmett Redmon,

Ron Bixby

A Very Happy Birthday & Many Returns!

Sailors from the amphibious transport dock shipUSS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Navy divers assignedto Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EOD-MU) 11, Mobile Diving and Salvage Company 11-7,participate in the second underway recovery testfor the NASA Orion Program. This is the secondat-sea testing for the Orion crew module using awelldeck recovery method. U.S. Navy photo byMass Communication Specialist 1st Class CoreyGreen

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The Ditty BagContribute to the “Below Decks Watch”Newsletter

Some Sub Sailor is Bound to Have a Good Sea Story!Please submit News, a Sea Story, Jokes (clean), cartoons, humorous anecdotes, alerts, local event

notices, comments, Letters to the Editor, etc. by the end of February, May, August, or November to getyour contribution in the next Quarter’s Newsletter!

Submit to [email protected]

Belay That!If you find errors in an issue of this Newsletter, please tellus about it! Send comments or clarifications to the email

below and we will publish the corrections in the next [email protected]

The Coastal Carolina Base (CCB) of the North Carolina

Submarine Veterans is a Duly Sanctioned Chapter of

the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., a 501

(c)(19) Charitable Veterans Organization

Click Here forCool Video of the USS North Carolina SSN 777Support for the UNC Tarheels in the QuickenLoans Carrier Classic Shootout on Veterans Day

2011http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEuRYbjGkGc

Please Attend!CCB Meeting at Special Location

Saturday, August 16th

At Trinity United Methodist Church inSouthport at 10:30 am

From the By-LawsArticle VII, Section 2:BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A. The Board of Directorsshall have the control andgeneral management of theaffairs and business of theBase.

B. The Board of Directorswill be comprised of theelected officers and the dulyappointed officers of the Base.

C. Each duly elected officerwill have one vote; in theevent of a tie vote the BaseCommander’s vote will carrythe decision.

D. The Base Board of Directors will develop an annual plan (calendar) and budget for the Base each October for the next fiscal year.

E. The Board of Directorswill submit the annual planand budget to the Basemembership for approvaleach November.



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USS North Carolina SSN 777Name: USS North CarolinaNamesake: The State of North CarolinaOrdered: 30 September 1998Builder: Northrop Grumman Newport NewsLaid down: 22 May 2004Christened: 21 April 2007Launched: 5 May 2007Acquired: 21 February 2008Commissioned: 3 May 2008Homeport: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

General characteristicsClass & type: Virginia-class submarineDisplacement: 7,800 tonsLength: 114.9 meters (377 feet)Beam: 10.3 meters (34 feet)Depth: 800 ft (244 m)Propulsion: S9G reactorSpeed: 25 knots (46 km/h)+Range: Essentially unlimited distance;Complement: 134 officers and menArmament: 12 × VLS (BGM-109 Tomahawk

cruise missile) &4 × 533mm torpedo tubes(Mk-48 torpedo)

Construction in Newport News Construction in Newport News In Dry Dock

Periscope Monitor View of I 95Bridge at New London

Control Room Monitors on SSN 777 Mooring along side USS Land(AS 39) in Guam


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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Regular � Life � Associate �OUR CREED: “To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That theirdedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the UnitedStates of America & its Constitution.”

With my signature below I affirm that I subscribe to the Creed of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., and agree to abide by the Constitution, allBylaws, Regulations and Procedures governing the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc., so long as they do not conflict with my military or civil obligations. Iwill furnish proof of my eligibility for Regular membership, including my discharge under honorable conditions, and proof of my U.S. Navy (SS)Designation, if required by the Base or the national Membership Chairman. If I am not discharged, the discharge requirement is waived. If I am notU.S. N. submarine qualified, I am applying as an Associate and my sponsor is indicated below.

□ I certify that I was designated qualified in USN Submarines aboard ______________________ in _________ (Yr)(Honorary designations regardless of source do not apply under any circumstances.)

□ I certify that I received a discharge under Honorable Conditions (if not currently in military service) in _______ (Yr)

Name: (Print /Type)___________________________________ Address: ____________________________________

City: _________________________ State: ____ Zip Code: _______-______ Tel: (______) ______-__________

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______/______/________

Your E-Mail Address ________________________________ Base/Chapter Desired: ___________________The Member Dues year runs from Jan 1st thru Dec 31st. Please indicate your term preference: ______________________Nat’l Dues: 5 Yr term: $ 90.00; 3 Yr term: $ 55.00; 1 yr term (Jan thru Sep) $ 20.00; (Oct thru Dec adds the next yr): $ 25.00Nat’l Life: 76+ yrs = $100.00; 66 thru 75 yrs = $200; 56 thru 65 yrs = $ 300.00; 46 thru 55 = $400.00; Thru 45 yrs = $ 500.00

Local Base/chapter dues are separate and additional. $10.00 per year for the Coastal Carolina Base.How did you find USSVI? □ Friend, □ Boat Assn, □ Local Event/News,□ Internet, □ Other (________________)

Who is your sponsoring USSVI Regular Member?: (Mandatory for Assoc Mbrs) ____________________________Associate Applicant is: � Veteran � Spouse of Veteran � Other (specify) _______________________

YOUR U.S. NAVY BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Date Of Birth (MM/DD/YY) ____/____/____ If other military service, What Branch? __________

Highest Rate & Rank Attained: _____________ Mil Retired (Y/N): _____ On Active Duty? (Y/N): ____

YR entered Mil Service: ______ YR left Mil Service _____ (Active/Inactive reserve time also counts.)

Submarines and ships served aboard as ship’s company (Use back if you need more space.)

1. ___________________________ Hull#______________ From Yr.____ to Yr. _____

2. ___________________________ Hull#______________ From Yr._____ to Yr. _____

3. ___________________________ Hull#______________ From Yr.____ to Yr. _____

4. ___________________________ Hull#______________ From Yr._____ to Yr. _____

5. ___________________________ Hull#______________ From Yr.____ to Yr. _____

Next of Kin: Name: ________________________________ Relationship: ________ (Spouse, Partner, Son, Dau, Parent, Other)

Addr:________________________ City: ___________________ State: ___ Zip: _________ Tel: _______________________(Leave this address line blank if the same as your home address)

Applicants on active duty are requested to provide a permanent home address.

Upon completion, please deliver or mail your application with your check payable toUSSVI Coastal Carolina Base

Mail to: Bill Underwood, 302 Tall Ships Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443


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U.S. Navy SEALs and divers swim backto the NBK Bangor homeported

guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727)during an exercise for certification on SEAL delivery vehicle

operations in the Pacific Ocean.

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