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The Reunion was a huge success with over one hundred shipmates attending. It was great to spend time together and tell some sea stories. There was plenty to do and some excellent tours. A fun time was had by all.
In August the mobile museum appeared in the Old Soldiers Parade in Alpharetta, Georgia. The museum has always been well received and to see the appreciation of the crowds never grows old.
In November the mobile museum made appearances in three Veterans Day Parades. It appeared in Charlotte, North Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, and in Columbia, South Carolina. The museum was well received and it was fun to meet with shipmates at the parades.
In December Rod Shafer and his wife Julie put together a terrific cruise book chronicling the history of the U.S.S. Wainwright and the history of our association. It is a great read and shows many aspects of what our association is about. If you didn't pick one up there are a few available in the ships store.
As we enter the New Year our association is doing well. We ask that you participate in association activities as you can and help us to continue to grow. Your dues and participation make us stronger. As we head into 2017 we look forward to what new adventures the new year brings.
Happy New Year to you and your families from the U.S.S. Wainwright Veterans Association.
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