USS SHIELDS DD-596 All Eras Reunion...

It’s the 2010 USS Shields Reunion in Branson, Missouri 12–16 Sept.

Our 2010 Reunion is almost here shipmates! I know this is a tight schedule to announce it in the April Newsletter and expect registrations quickly for the September event and not have much more opportunity for outreach to you all. So cut this out and stick it to your refrigerator. I’ll tell you what we have in store for you and I think you’ll like it. Your Association really does understand the economic pressures we’re all under so we have tried to make this one as good as possible for as little as possible. Please believe me, we have cut a lot of corners and squeezed our excellent reunion coordinator, Pam Brown at Gatherings Plus until she squeaks. So here’s what we have for you: Four nights at the Grand Plaza Hotel for only $90 per night including a full breakfast buffet every day, three ala carte shows you can attend if you wish! Only fifteen people need to sign up for each show and for the comfortable coach transportation. Here are the shows that we have reserved for our group: Monday: The Buck Trent Morning Show. We all enjoyed this one the last time, so here it is again by popular demand. www.bucktrent.com Tuesday: The Showboat Branson Belle. A repeat again because it was so popular last time. All new performers will be on stage. This one includes lunch, show and cruise. www.showboatbransonbelle.com Wednesday: This is the big one shipmates, and not to be missed. We got an early commitment on this one before it sells out. The Ray Stephens Show at the Welk theatre. www.raystevens.com Our regular business meeting will be on Wednesday morning before the show and the banquet will be in the evening after the show with a very special guest speaker. The Registration Form with all costs is in this issue of the Newsletter. Please get your registration back to us as soon as possible and definitely before the deadline..

We chose Branson this year for a couple of reasons. Everyone enjoyed it last time and it is in a Midwestern location convenient for a lot more people from both sides of the country. I want to use this paragraph to speak to those who haven’t attended a Shields reunion. This is the way it works: check in at the hotel on the first or second day. Wander down to the hospitality room (location posted in the hotel). You’ll be met at the reception table by one of the reunion guys to check you in, give you a welcome bag with all the information you need and point out some shipmates you may have known. The hospitality room is open every day and until late each evening. Our great bartender will make the beverage of your choice. We don’t mark up the price of our beverages. You get them at what it costs us. You’ll find that the friends you make in the hospitality room will sit and talk as long as you like. There is a show to go to each day if you want. We have carefully chosen these shows for their popularity. The evenings are left free for more talking. Quite a few shipmates bring memorabilia or other things of interest to put in the raffle. For example, Ken Palm, brought a 5” powder casing with a date that coincided with the Pearl Harbor attack. It was brought up by a dredge in Pearl Harbor. Several wives bring wonderful homemade theme quilts. Bill Ragan operates the ship’s store where you can buy a hat or other logo items. We have a banquet on the final evening with a surprise guest speaker. Then the raffle begins. You can buy tickets for any of the items that have been on display in the hospitality room. We really hope you can make it to the Branson reunion and look forward to seeing you. Please visit these websites for more information: www.dd596.com www.reunionproregistration.com/ussshields.htm www.branson.com By the way, we don’t really have a dress code for our reunions. So if you are comfortable in what you brought, wear it. Remember, this is Branson. Please call or email me if you have any questions or special requests (diet, special days to attend, etc.) Jim Sewell, VP and Reunion Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: 615 790-2325

USS SHIELDS DD-596 All Eras Reunion Association Newsletter April 2010

Jene Cain, Editor – Jim Durough, Assistant Editor

This Newsletter Sent to 1023 Former Crew Members, Families & Guests USS SHIELDS DD-596 All Eras Reunion Association, Copyright © 2002 - 2010

http://www.dd596.com


Board Members Contact Info. Jack Blann, President 2925 Harrison Dr Chino Valley, AZ 86323-5569 Ph: 928-636-2087 E-mail: [email protected] Jim Sewell, V. P. & Reunion Coordinator 304 White Moss PL Franklin, TN 37064-8628 Phone: 615-790-2325 E-mail: [email protected] Bob Carl, Secretary 6987 Lazy Sunset Ct Las Vegas, NV 89156-7206 Ph: 702-438-9826 E-mail: [email protected] Roger Brotherton, Director, Treasurer, Resident Agent 7750 W 4th St #105 Reno NV 89523-8915 Ph: 775-351-9119 E-mail: [email protected] Harvey Fine, Dir., Bartender, Historian & Memorabilia Keeper 661 Nubbin Ridge Rd Lot 36 Lakeview, AR 72642-7200 Phone: 870-431-5945 E-mail: [email protected] Friends to the Board Contact Info. Jene Cain, Newsletter Editor 13171 Galleria Pl Apple Valley, MN 55124-6113 Phone: 952-432-8746 E-mail: [email protected] Jim Durough, Asst. Newsletter Editor, Shields Locator & Contact List Keeper 5470 S Shades Crest Rd Bessemer, AL 35022-4183 Ph 205-425-9197 E-mail: [email protected] Bill Ragan, Ship’s Store 1642 Rambling Rd Simi Valley, CA 93065-5737 Phone: 805-527-2196 E-mail: [email protected]

Editor's Note: Please keep your contact information up to date by getting in touch with Jim Durough above. If e-mailing please include DD-596 in the subject line.

Recently Passed Shipmates

Editor's Note: Please contact Jim Durough to notify us if a shipmate has passed away. His contact information is in the column to the left. If e-mailing please include DD-596 in the subject line. Achorn, Roland A., YNSN, 58-60 Armentrout, Henry E., CT3, 50 Biggerstaff, Lyle R., S1, 44-46 Blackwell, Francis W., LTJG, 49 Casso, Anthony D., LT, 51-53 Censki, Frank J., MM3, 50-51 Copple, Jerald A., ET2, 51 Criscione, Henry M., S2, 45 Dunaway, George F., SH3, 56-57 Frocchi, Virgil L. ENC, 50-51 Galgano, Joseph J., EM1, 44-45 Geschwind, John P., WT2, 45-46 Hafner, Ben L., SC3, 44-45 Moore, Donald O., BT2, 50-54 Moreland, J. B., CDR, 50 Nash, James H., LTJG, 49 Nault, Larry E., SN, 52-54 Phillips, George, ETRSN, 62-63 Robinson, Davey O., BT3, 51-54 Rose, Harry A., S2, 45 Ruiz, Conrad, SN, 52-55 Schonbachler, John J., SR, 50 Sluss, Sibert, GMC, 54 Stouder, Marlin L., GM3, 57 Taggart, Dawayne V., FN, 52-54 Thorn, John D., RM3, 45 Tisdale, Robert W., LTJG, 58-60 Voice, Richard M., SOSN, 50 Welch, Ellsworth W., LT, 49 Woodson, Ben H., RD2, 51-54

New Found Shipmates

Borrego, Manuel, SA, 52-54 Wagner, Michael J., MM3, 67-68

Number of Shipmates on the Tin Can Sailors Shipmate Registry

As of 22 February 2010

Ship Shipmates Registered

USS Shields 2033 USS Myles C. Fox 982 USS Puget Sound 499


An Artist Among Us By Jim Sewell

Have you ever wondered about this beautiful picture of Shields at sea? The muted colors and shadows have always reminded me of a twilight watch in stormy weather, safety lines rigged and all main deck hatches secured. It was actually painted by a shipmate on the DesDiv 172 staff, Dick Moore. The original of the painting of Shields hangs in the home of his friend who commissioned it, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. With Dick’s permission, this image was used, along with the Navy seal on the commemorative cups included in the Bremerton reunion Welcome Bag. Dick was commissioned out of the University of Pennsylvania ROTC. He first served as a line officer on USS Saufley (EDDE 465) and then on USS John Paul Jones (DD932). After three years at sea Dick responded to a higher calling. He entered the Princeton Theological Seminary and received a Master of Divinity Degree. With the call of the sea still strong, he reentered the Navy as a Chaplain and was assigned to the DesDiv 172 (Twining, Shields, Porterfield) staff, as Chaplain. He remembers Captain Battson as CO and LCDR Sperandio as XO on the 1960 deployment. Dick enjoyed art as a young man, but didn’t get serious about it until about 1978. He became a good friend of the well known marine artist Carl G. Evers. He soon became a member of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA), then onto the Board, and ultimately to be its President. The pinnacle of Dick’s career occurred in 2004 when the Museum of Science and Industry in

Chicago commissioned him to do four large oil paintings depicting the Battle of the Atlantic and the capture of the German submarine U 505. The paintings have been enlarged into murals on the museum’s walls. Dick left the Navy in 1962. He and his wife Toshii, who was a fellow seminary student, served two churches for thirty one years. They are retired in the Lancaster, PA area, and have two sons and three grandchildren. You can spend some wonderful time looking at all of Dicks work at www.ship-paintings.com.

President’s Letter By Jack Blann A special thank you to those who have so far sent me their recollections about the 62-63 cruise operation that involved our venture with the CIA. I am to the point where it is difficult to determine just exactly where we went after we left Subic with the big wood crate aboard. If you can help me out I would appreciate it. The purpose of this investigation is to determine if some of our crew members might be eligible for an entry on their DD 214 that would entitle them to increased VA benefits. The DD 214 document is important to every vet who has served because it validates years of service and commendations (among other service related info). If you do not have a copy of your DD 214, it is now possible to apply for it online by going to the following website: www.vetrecs.archives.gov. Previously you were required to submit a Standard Form 180 but now you can apply for the DD 214 online and follow up your request with a signature document which you can download from the site upon applying. You can also use this website to apply for replacement medals, medical records, etc. You should have an up-to-date DD 214 among your important papers because it is used for certain burial benefits, VA hospital eligibility and any other vets benefits for which you, or your survivors, may be able to apply. I hope that you are planning to join us in Branson this September. Why not plan your summer/fall vacation to include a reunion with your USS SHIELDS shipmates? Jim Sewell has put together a great event and Branson loves military veterans.


KOREAN WAR SHIPMATES 2010

REUNION San Diego, CA October 19, 20, 21, 22, 2010

Captain Duane Arment and wife Jean are hosting the 2010 USS SHIELDS KOREAN WAR SHIPMATE reunion in San Diego, CA at the Holiday Inn Bayside, Watch your mail and or e-mail for more information.

QUESTIONS‐??: Contact Duane/Jean Arment, 972-931-7876, 7204 Gracefield Lane, Dallas, TX 75248 email: [email protected] This reunion is limited to Korean era Shipmates/ family members/ personal guests.

Follow Up to the SOS Recipe

Editor’s Note: George Campbell, SM3, 63-65 Wrote in part:

“It is a cold snowy windy Sunday here in northern Wyoming, and since I am bored I decided to tackle the SOS receipt. I have been a cook and restaurant manager for the last 40 odd years so paring it down was not a problem. Remember to a cook a recipe is just a suggestion.

How did it come out? It was great!!! Even met with the approval of my wife.

Here is George’s recipe:

2 lbs ground beef 1 large onion diced (1 1/2 to 2 cups) 3 heaping tablespoons flour 1 - 16 oz can diced tomatoes 1 - 8 oz can tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or mace 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt (is there any other kind?) 8 to 10 oz water enough to make a nice gravy thickness

Method: In a Dutch oven or a 12 inch skillet braise beef and onions, add flour and brown. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices, then add water to get the desired thickness and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Serve over toast with 2 hardboiled eggs, a healthy serving of baked beans and lots of hot strong black coffee! I hope you enjoy it.

2010 Dues are Due

Your $25.00 annual dues support the printing and postage for newsletters, currently about $900 for each issue. They cover the expenses of locating shipmates and maintaining the master contact list.

If you have not paid for 2010 please complete the dues form from the January 2010 newsletter and mail with your check to Bob Carl. His address is on the contact list page 2. Your dues start new at the beginning of each year. No unpaid dues are carried forward. Thanks to those who have paid for this year.

Your dues do not support reunion activities; these activities are self-sustaining. All board members and friends of the board volunteer; no one receives compensation in the Association.

Bob Carl, Secretary, has received duplicate and multiyear dues payments from shipmates. Bob applies duplicate dues payments to the future year(s).

Currently the newsletter is mailed to all located shipmates, regardless of dues status.

Branson RV Campground

Bill and Judy Ragan suggested this site for RVers joining us in Branson. They stayed here at the last reunion and give it their recommendation. It is located about a mile away from the hotel.

Musicland Kampground 116 N. Gretna Rd.

Branson, MO 65616

(888) 248-9080 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Phone: 417-334-0848

www.musiclandkampground.com


SEA STORIES

Shimonoseki Strait Passage Sea of Japan, 1952/53

By Bob MacNeil, YN2, 1952-1955

Just a little piece of USS SHIELDS history that took place in the winter of 1952/53 off the Sea of Japan.

The SHIELDS had been steaming around in the Sea of Japan with Task Force 77 off the coast of Korea, in company with other destroyers of DesDiv 172 the TWINING (DD-540), the COLOHAN (DD-658), and the ERBEN (DD-631). I believe there was another DesDiv of 4 DD’s in the Task Force with us also. The Task Force had been steaming up and down the east coast of Korea involved in Air Operations over Korea and we had been with them for some time.

However, SHIELDS involvement was not always steaming behind the carriers during launching and receiving aircraft, at times we were also involved in joining up with Task Force Elements in Shore Fire Bombardment immediately off the Korean coast. Anyway, on this particular day the SHIELDS had been released from the Task Force and was proceeding to Yokosuka. We had been on plane guard duty for about 30 days operating in company with the TF carriers and other DD’s during Air Combat operations.

All the carriers we operated with were from WWII, or were commissioned very shortly following WWII they were the old CV ESSEX class carriers. Some of the carriers that I remember we operated with were: the PHILLIPPINE SEA (CV 47), the RANDOLPH (CV 15), the HANCOCK (CV 19), the BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31), the BOXER (CV-21), the KEARSARGE (CV-33), the ORISKANY (CV-34), and the PRINCETON (CV 37).

On this particular day I don’t recall which carriers we were operating within the Task Force, but it could have been any of them. Many times there were two carriers in the Task Force conducting air operations we served with them all at one time or another doing Plane Guard during AirOps. Anyway, we had been released from duty with Task Force 77 and were proceeding to Yokosuka via the Shimonoseki Straits. For those who have steamed thru these straits you probably recall the passage is quite restricted in width in places.

You may also recall that Japanese fisherman did a lot of ‘net fishing’ in the straits.

So, we were proceeding thru the straits at a reasonable speed not much of a wake behind just being careful and making a safe passage.

I am not sure when the message came, but we received an urgent message stating there had been a collision between two ships in the Task Force and we were ordered to return, post haste, to the Task Force. Captain Kirkpatrick took the con as I recall, did a quick 180 degree turn-a-round, and at something near flank speed headed back thru the straits.

I happened to be on the fantail at the time and remember seeing this tremendous “Rooster Tail” of sea water behind SHIELDS. I would never have believed the SHIELDS could develop a Rooster Tail that tall and huge unless I had seen it myself; you could not see over the top of it, and the fantail settled down in the water like it was a PT boat…..!!

But the memory of this episode is etched in my mind because of something else. “We did not make any friends with the Japanese fisherman because we tore thru their fish nets at flank speed ripping them to shreds.” You could see the fisherman in their small boats hanging on and trying to keep from being swamped while their nets became history.

I do not remember anything about the collision in the Task Force which resulted in our being ordered to return, but I do recall that when we did return we ended up steaming with the Task Force for another 30 days, or so, before getting back to some ‘Liberty Time’ in Japan.

This happened over 50 years ago, and my memory may be a little bit clouded on details, but I can still see those poor fisherman swamped in their small boats waving their arms at us, and wondering what the heck we were doing.

More on the Whistling/Siren

Wayne Alexander, MM2, 52-55 checked in following up on Marvin Beers story in the January 2010 newsletter.

“The Captain wayed all lines and blew the whistling & siren, nothing happened except water squirted out. He ordered it fixed before entering port.

While underway at sea I was told to climb the stack, get the siren down and fix it. You can imagine what a time I have getting the siren down. But I did and It worked upon entering our next port and tying up.”


SEA STORIES - CONTINUED

A Sea & Sea Gull Story

By Donn Pennell, LTJG, 49-50

In 1949 and 1950 the USS Shields was in reserve status and I was the engineering officer. Our commanding officer was LCDR Jack R. Schweizer. Our purpose was to operate and provide sea going experience for reserve recruits and apprentices. it was half school and half seagoing operations albeit four hours at a time. The seagoing was a half day in San Francisco Bay with occasional trips down the coast to Santa Cruz or Monterey. We were usually tied up to a finger pier on Treasure Island.

One of our operations while going down the coast included a depth charge exercise.

One of our messmen’s job included daily garbage removal to the containers on the pier. He knew a week in advance of our schedule, and the depth charge exercise so he saved garbage for a week. No one knew that this messman truly hated seagulls.

As soon as we were underway he was on the fantail throwing morsels into the sea. he developed quite a following of seagulls. The depth charge exercise was scheduled for after lunch. By that time he had attracted a swarm of seagulls, all following the Shields closely.

When everything was ready and the order to roll the depth charges came our messman dumped all the remaining garbage. All the gulls landed for lunch. The depth charges blew with dramatic effect for the seagulls, water showers and gulls asunder.

The largest, widest grin on the fantail belonged to our messman. He had a really good day, and still hated seagulls. Life Lessons - Shields Experience

By Al Sears, RDSN, 58-60

My tour of duty on the Shields was from 1958 to 1960, I grew up quickly on the Shields and learned from my Seniors that you must take care of your men first, foremost, and always; also learned safety was paramount in any task. This I carried with me throughout my career. I had probably the best Enlisted and Officers the Navy had to offer at that time and we worked and lived up to high standards Respect was earned, it could not be demanded nor given away. It was also a two way street. The lessons I learned while aboard the Shields carried me far and wide and guided me to a long and fruitful career spanning 30 years.

Years later I was to learn what the word Pride meant; “Personal Responsibility in Daily Effort" worked for me.

During the late 50's growing up on a 2100 sleek Greyhound, well it didn’t get much better. Proud of my ship, well I got my share of licks in on a Bird Farm geedunk sailor.

Editors Note: After serving on the Shields Al went on to command river boats, Boat Capt of PBR 841 (Patrol Boat River) in Viet Nam. All his crew arrived back in the U.S. alive and well. Al retired from the Navy as a Senior CPO.

Eldest Living Shipmates

Below is a list prepared by Jim Durough of the 10 eldest living officers and enlisted shipmates. If Jim missed you, please contact him with your birth date.

Officers

New addition in bold face type

Schweizer, Jack R., CDR, 49-50, 8-27-1915 McDaniel, George T., LCDR, 45, 5-21-1916 Hoblitzell, Paul C., LTJG, 44-45, 11-24-1916 Jepsen, Edward P., LT, 50, 3-17-1917 Teeters, David R., LT, 49-50, 4-11-1918 Metze, George M., LCDR, 52-54, 9-15-1918 Goodell, Trenor F., ENS, 44-45, 12-29-1918 Fredell, Erling W., LT, 49, 12-1918 Wessel, Robert L., CPTN, 61-63, 06-20-1919 Baldwin, Richard L., LT, 44-45, 11-10-1919

Enlisted

New addition in bold face type

Sulmonetti, Henry, S1, 45, 07-27-1915 Sabasta, Tony, MM2, 45, 03-20-1917 Trusty, Clinton N., SK1, 57-58, 01-1918 Reifsnyder, Robert A., FC3, 44-45, 05-21-1920 Kowaliski, Arthur A., BMC, 52-55, 09-08-1920 Field, Raymond W., FC3, 44-45, 11-25-1920 Hendrickson, Jack M., MM2, 45-46, 10-11-1921 Purdy, William V., WT1, 45-46, 11-27-1921 Grandjean, James J., QM2, 50-52, 12/11/1921 Conroy, John J., BM1, 44-46, 4/22/1922


DD-596 All Eras Reunions Remembered 2003 Through 2009

It Started in Reno June 2003

Admiral Steve Loeffler speaking at the closing banquet. Adm. Loeffler served aboard as a LTJG 69-71.

The turnout in Reno was large and time was spent in the hospitality suite catching up after all of these years. Officers, enlisted, now one rank, good friends, swapping sea stories and reliving their time aboard dominated the conversations.

Next Came Denver August 2005

Held at the Adam’s Mark hotel downtown Denver. Above is a photo of the hospitality suite.

The hospitality suite was always busy when attendees were not on tours. The highlight tour was to NORAD, North American Aerospace Defense Command, inside Cheyenne mountain. But, the visit to Coors brewery was certainly a close second

Home Port San Diego September 2006 San Diego was home port for many shipmates so this reunion had special significance. Tours of San Diego Bay, Navy Recruit Depot, TDE 1 and the plaque dedication at Mt.

Soledad topped the itinerary. Attendees enjoyed their time at the hospitality suite and the closing banquet.

Branson, Missouri, September 2007

Branson reveres veterans, and shipmates attending this reunion can attest to that fact. Famous for entertaining shows and great food. Couple these activities and lots of time in the hospitality suite with a great closing banquet. You could not ask for a better time together.

2008 Orange Beach, Alabama

Close to Pensacola Naval Air Station and home of the Blue Angels. This gave attendees the opportunity to tour the National Naval Air Museum located on the base. The second tour was to Mobile, Al. to visit the USS Alabama BB60. The beach front hotel provided a wonderful setting for this reunion.

Seattle, Washington, September 2009

The first tour on Monday was to the USS Turner Joy DD951, followed by the Kitsap harbor cruise and a visit to the Undersea Museum. Tuesday we enjoyed a City Tour of Seattle. Bremerton, close by, was the shipyard that built the Shields. Shipmates enjoyed happy times in the hospitality suite, and the traditional closing banquet Wednesday evening.


USS SHIELDS Branson, Missouri Reunion

September 12-16, 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Check in at

THE GRAND PLAZA HOTEL

Check in Time 3 P.M.

12:00 p.m. Hospitality Room Open

6:00 p.m. DELI

BUFFET In

Hospitality Room

7:00-10:00 am Hot Buffet Breakfast

9:30 a.m.

THE BUCK TRENT

MORNING SHOW

$35.00 per person incl.

transportation

Hospitality Room Open

Afternoon and Evening Free


Morning Free

11:00 a.m. THE

SHOWBOAT BRANSON

BELLE Lunch, Show And Cruise $55.00 per

person including tax, gratuity and

transportation

Evening Free


9:00 a.m.

BUSINESS MEETING

2:00 p.m.

THE RAY

STEVENS SHOW

At Welk Theatre

$54.00 per person

including tax and

transportation

7:00 p.m. FINAL

EVENING BANQUET

At Hotel

7:00-10:00 Hot Buffet Breakfast

Hotel Check

Out Time 11 A.M

HOTEL

PRICING: $90.00 per room

per night plus tax

Call The Grand Plaza for

reservations at 417-336-6646

ACTIVITY PACKAGE: $75.00 per

person

INCLUDES:

Welcome Packet with Name

Badge

Hospitality Room

Deli Buffet

Final Evening Banquet with

Entertainment

Reunion Website

(minimum number for rates quoted is 15 per

event)


USS SHIELDS DD596 REUNION Branson, Missouri

September 12-16, 2010 NAME______________________________GUEST__________________

ADDRESS____________________________________________________ CITY___________________________STATE__________ZIP_________ TELEPHONE_________________ EMAIL________________________ YEARS SERVED________________RANK________________________ *************************************************************

Host Hotel: The Grand Plaza, 245 N. Wildwood Drive, Branson

You must call the Grand Plaza at 417-336-6646 for room reservations if you plan to stay at the hotel. The group rate is $90.00 per night, plus tax.

Be sure and tell them you are with the USS Shields Reunion. August 23rd is the cutoff date on the guaranteed room rate.

You have to make your own hotel reservations.

PLEASE REGISTER ME FOR THE FOLLOWING:

REUNION ACTIVITY PACKAGE - $75.00 per person Activity Package Total______# of Attendees x $75.00 = $__________ Sept. 13, Buck Trent Show _____# of tickets x $35.00 pp = $________

Sept. 14, Showboat Branson Belle _____# of tickets x $55.00 = $_______ Sept. 15, Ray Stevens Show ___# of tickets x $54.00 pp = $________

(all pricing includes transportation)

TOTAL DUE…….$_____________

A 50% deposit is required by July 12 with final payment due by August 12 . We offer a full refund less 10% cancellation fee for individuals who cancel by September 9 Cancellations must be made by phone and authorized by a representative of “Gatherings Plus.” Interest free payment plans are available. Questions?? Call us at 417-338-4048 and we’ll be happy to assist you.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE INFO: 1-800-841-2313 Register by Mail or Phone:

GATHERINGS PLUS P. O. BOX 1023, BRANSON WEST, MO. 65737

417-338-4048 www.reunionproregistration.com/ussshields.htm

USS SHIELDS DD-596 ALL ERAS REUNION ASSOCIATION C/O ROBERT N. CARL (SECRETARY) 6987 LAZY SUNSET CT LAS VEGAS, NV 89156-7206 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED USS SHIELDS DD-596 All Eras Reunion Association Newsletter April 2010

Visit the Association Website

At the website you can view the history, photos, prior issues of the newsletter and ship store items. It is a great place to renew memories of your time aboard.

http://www.dd596.com

Keep Your Contact Info Updated

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