Monday, October 25, 2010

NEWS-01: Submarine Books AvailableSubmitted by: T. Michael Bircumshaw on 10/14/2010---------------------------------------------------------AIMM has two copies of United States Submarine Veterans of World War II – Volume I.The entire set, four volumes, plus index, was published by Taylor Publishing Company. These are the blue hardback books with three stars on the spine. AIMM already has a full set of these books. The USSVI National Library has a full set as well.If you are working with a Submarine Museum and the museum would like to have one or both sets please contact:Greg Stitz Curator Arkansas Inland Maritime Museumwww.aimm.museumHome of USS Razorback (SS-394)501-371-8320

Friday, October 22, 2010

Does anyone remember this operation? http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/rep/WDR/WDR58/WDR58-22.html#cn11 Four 7-man CO2 inflated life rafts will be furnished to each active submarine as soon as available and the hull allowance lists have been modified accordingly. Sea Fox (SS402) conducted tests which demonstrated the practicability of ejecting such rafts from torpedo tubes, using torpedo impulse air. It is expected that deaths due to exposure and drowning subsequent to reaching the surface should be reduced by successful use of these rafts in conjunction with escape operations

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

USS SEA FOX (SS402)Does anyone remember this operation? http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/rep/WDR/WDR58/WDR58-22.html#cn11 Four 7-man CO2 inflated life rafts will be furnished to each active submarine as soon as available and the hull allowance lists have been modified accordingly. Sea Fox (SS402) conducted tests which demonstrated the practicability of ejecting such rafts from torpedo tubes, using torpedo impulse air. It is expected that deaths due to exposure and drowning subsequent to reaching the surface should be reduced by successful use of these rafts in conjunction with escape operations

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

IT ON TO VETERANS IN OHIO!Subject: State of Ohio Service BonusPlease pass to all Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines whose "Home ofrecord" is Ohio. Service members who entered the military from the State of Ohio and stillclaim Ohio as their residence may receive a monetary bonus from the State ofOhio. During last year's election, the citizens of Ohio voted on a bonusfor men and women who served or who are serving in the military. There aredifferent levels of bonuses that are based on your location and types ofservice. Service members may receive as much as $1,500.00 for their service.For more information, please visit the web site below:https://veteransbonus.ohio.gov/ODVS_Web/Eligibility_Requirements.aspxIf you encounter a problem accessing the website please select "continue towebsite" on the error screen - this is a valid government website.Please read all detailed information concerning the various levels ofbonuses and the application process required to receive the bonus.To contact the Ohio Veterans Bonus Program, the contact information is:Ohio Veterans Bonus Program (VBP)Post Office Box 373Sandusky, Ohio 44871Phone Number: 1-877-OHIO VET (1-877-644-6838)

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

USS Pampanito Sleepover changed.The next Sleep over on USS Pampanito has been changed to Wednesday, 13 October 2010. Cost is $30 per person, and spaces are limited, so make your reservations now!Point of Contact is:Dom Boncore1410 Trollman Ave,San Mateo, Ca. 94401650 347 3178mailto:dboncore@myastound.net