Photos by Kirk Smith

The USS Snook Base of the United States Submarine Veterans had their unveiling memorial monument dedication to those submariners lost in service to our country. The unveiling was held Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 10:00am at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Fayetteville. Guests included officers from the United States Submarine Veterans, officials from the Veterans Administration Medical Center, and retired and active duty U.S. Navy Submariners. The public and other veterans organizations attend. This was the first submarine memorial in northwest Arkansas and the third in the state. For further information, call Pete Rathmell, USS Snook Base Commander at 479 633-4440

=========================================================OFFICERS-01: John Riley relieves Bobby Broderick as head of Kaps 4 Kids program.Submitted by: Pat Householder on 7/26/2010---------------------------------------------------------I'm pleased to announce the appointment of John Riley to the position of Kaps 4 Kids Chairman, relieving Bobby Broderick in this position.John has done remarkable things with the Kaps4Kids program at Groton Base, and is ready and able to help you with your area program as well.Not only is this program good for the kids we touch, but it provides excellent positive awareness in every community it touches.Expect to hear from John in the near future. He is dedicated to the program and passionate about its value.You can reach John at 203 668-9131 or by email at jprjer@sbcglobal.net

TWIN LAKES SUBMARINE VETERANS BASE meet today, July 27 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Elks in Mountain Home, AR

NEWS-01: On the Shoulders of Giants: Innovation and Courage - The Legacy of World War II Submarine Veterans Submitted by: Pat Householder on 7/11/2010 --------------------------------------------------------- by Daniel T. Rean. The numbers tell a story. They do not lie. According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 900 World War II veterans die every day. But that number is not the whole story. We cannot simply consider statistical losses when we look at that number. What we are really losing is a unique brand of warriors who let nothing stand in the way of the march toward victory, and no group of World War II veterans typified that never-say-die attitude better than that of America’s submarine service. Click on the link for the rest of the story... http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/wwii/articles/shouldersofgiants.aspx I do hope STORY HOUSE PRODUCTIONS is still working on the series of WORLD WAR II SUBMARINES AND THEIR CREWS IN THE PACIFIC. The veterans that are still living are in their 80s and 90s, The men of the "Silent Service" as it was known are afraid to share for they believe no one cares or believes their story, for war stories appear, to unreal for those who never went to war. With God walking beside them these men and women provided the freedoms we so freely enjoy.

August 30 – September 06, 2010, the centrally located and beautiful Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area is the ideal location for this year’s USSVI National Convention.The convention program will give you the opportunity to experience the best this area has to offer.Tours and events include a city tour, which will provide a wonderful overview of the area, a chance to visit a Kentucky Horse Park, try your luck at one of the local casinos, or dine at America’s first authentic Hofbrauhaus. Don’t miss the tour to the National Air Force Museum, located at Wright Patterson AFB; this is the largest aviation museum in the world.Enjoy a private paddle-wheel river cruise along the Ohio River, and a tolling the boats ceremony at the Drawbridge Hotel.This will surely be a great convention, with many opportunities to tour and spend time with your friends and family. Don’t miss out, BOOK NOW!http://www.2010convention.cincysubvets.com/=========================================================

Independence Day honors the birthday of the United Sates of America July 4, 1776. Thanks to the men and women who have served and are still serving so we can keep our independence. God Bless each of you!

NEWS-04: Submarine Memorial to be dedicated in Fayetteville AK Submitted by: Pete Rathmell on 6/29/2010 --------------------------------------------------------- The USS Snook Base of the United States Submarine Veterans will be unveiling a memorial monument dedicated to those submariners lost in service to our country. The unveiling will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 10:00am at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Fayetteville. Guests include officers from the United States Submarine Veterans, officials from the Veterans Administration Medical Center, and retired and active duty U.S. Navy Submariners. The public and other veterans organizations are invited to attend. This will be the first submarine memorial in northwest Arkansas and the third in the state. For further information, call Pete Rathmell, USS Snook Base Commander at 479 633-4440.