May 19th, 2008 the 4th Annual USSVI Twin Lakes Submarine Base, Mountain Home, AR Picnic near Norfork Lake. The cold breeze from the lake mingled with the warm bright sun rays. Picnic always provide lot of food by wonderful cooks. There was a large group enjoying each others company. By the time the photos were taken several had left including us. I see I missed a photo some where, I don't see Carolyn Lents sitting in a chair. I hope I didn't some how delete it. husband who was a prisoner during WWII, he has a torn retina. We are all praying he doesn't have to have surgery. The photos were sent to us by Commander Kirk Smith.

North Central Convention of the USS Submarine Veterans of World War II is June 4-6th at The Oaks Hotel & Conference Center 330 So. Frontage Rd, Burr Ridge, IL I-55 & 1-294 phone 1-866-445-7820 ussubvet2@yahoo.com

U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II are having their 37th Annual Northwest Regional Convention in Butte, Montana June 4-7, 2008. They will be staying at the War Bonnet Inn at 2100 Cornell, Butte, MT 406-494-7800 - mention Subvets of WWII. We use to meet with them when we lived in Twin Falls, Idaho and Manchester, Washington.

MEMORIAL DAY MAY 26, 2008 REMEMBERING DOES NOT START OR STOP ON THIS DAY. IT IS EVERYDAY WE REMEMBER. WE MUST NOT FORGET THE PRICE THEY PAID.

FOR THE ONES GOD RETURNED TO US STEP OUT - REACH OUT TO THE LONELY WHO SIT BEHIND CLOSE DOORS - SAY THANK YOU, BY SPENDING SOME TIME VISITING OR TAKE HIM OR HER OUT TO DINNER.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND OUR FREE WAY OF LIFE.

Submarine Stories of WWII by Mary Nida Smith for ages ten and up. A book for boys to learn how the submarine veterans help save the world and the people of America from being captured. And how they sunk enemy ships carrying guns and supplies to their men to kill our men in the military forces on land , sea, and sky. To order a copy send $12.00 plus $2. postage to Mary Nida Smith, 162 Stamford Drive, Lakeview,AR 72642. Thank you. The U.S. Submarine Veterans World War II was founded in 1955 and Federally Chartered 1981. Their magazine Polaris may close down in the Fall 09. A sad day. Many of the WWII Veterans have join the different USSVI bases. In 08, 1,072 Subvets remain in the USSVI. The Twin Lakes Base had their yearly picnic near Norfork Lake yesterday. It was a sunny day with a cool breeze. Had a large turn out and lots of food. Building friendships and supporting each other is what it is all about. Don't forget to check for a meeting or a reunion near you. Join the Fleet Reserve Association. A great group. I attended there yearly picnic today. They will have their National Conference this year at Branson's Radisson Hotel. http://www.fra81.org/ The Navy Then and Now http://www.linking.to/navy Sonarman and HU-I - I would like to know where I can get information on who was the first Sonarman and what submarine was the first to have sonar installed. Also, some history on the HS-7 helicopters. Charles Kalba is doing better. Please keep all our military men and women in our prayers. When will we learn to talk peace until we are blue in the face. Yes, I know the difference in war when we the people have no choice, but to protect ourselves.