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2022 Memorial Day Message from the US Navy
Today. Forget the sales. Resist the urge to wish anyone a “happy memorial day” Today is a day to remember the fallen. To honor them through memory and continuing service to our nation; and to each other. Rest well, shipmates. We have the watch. US Navy
Memorial Day – USS Missouri
In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Memorial Day Salute
On this Memorial Day, USS Yosemite Association remembers all our brave US Sailors and Soldiers who gave their lives. We salute the great sacrifice our heroes have made to protect and preserve our freedom. Never forgotten, always an integral part of our memories, history and tradition. It’s our honor to be affiliated with them.
Memorial Day – USS Arizona
To the memory of the gallant men here entombed and their shipmates who gave their lives in action on December 7th, 1941 on the U.S.S. Arizona.
2022 Reunion Notice
USS Yosemite AD-19 Association From Bill Krug w.krugiii@gmail.com Cell Phone 570-878-2860 USS Yosemite Reunion 2022 Yosemite Members, Friends, and Potential Members, We have planned a great 2022 Reunion to be held in Jacksonville Florida at the Embassy Suites Jacksonville Baymeadows. Many individuals have signed up and are planning to go to our long-awaited reunion. Many […]
Reminder of our 2022 USS Yosemite Association Reunion
Our Reunion will be held on April 27, 2022 It’s not too late to signup and to attend our 2022 Reunion, click on 2022 Reunion Details. Our 2022 Reunion by the Numbers: April 27, 2022, through May 1, 2022 Please Note: The hotel offers from 5-7 pm each day at no charge Beer, Wine, Mixed […]
2022 USS Yosemite Association Reunion Agenda
April 27, 2022, through May 1, 2022 Please Note: The hotel offers from 5-7 pm each day at no charge Beer, Wine, Mixed Drinks, Soda this is like Happy Hour* this is not in our Hospitality Room but in the hotel. Wednesday, April 27: Arrival 3 pm: Welcome Desk – Pick up Welcome Bags / […]
Next USS Yosemite Reunion is April 27, 2022
USS Yosemite Reunion is April 27, 2022 The reunion anticipated for 2021 was canceled because of the COVID-19 Pandemic and is now scheduled for April 27, 2022, through April 30, 2022. Join us in Jacksonville for camaraderie, tours, and our annual reunion. Bill Krug has released new details on the 2022 Reunion Click on the […]
Jim Jewell’s Story
This Memorial Day, Read Jim Jewell’s Impressions about the Sinking of the USS Yosemite If you didn’t get the chance to read Jim’s article, click on the link below and scroll down to the photo of the USS Yosemite. The article begins after the photo. Click Here to Read Jim’s Story, “USS Yosemite (AD 19): […]
Note to Terry Ramsey
Terry, Please look at our plan for the next Yosemite Reunion in Jacksonville, Florida for 2021. We are expecting a whole range of people not only current members but people that live in the Jacksonville / Mayport area that have been on the ship. We are welcoming anyone and everyone to join us. I think […]
March 2020 Newsletter – 2020 & 2021 Reunion Canceled
2020 & 2021 Reunion is Canceled The next reunion is scheduled for April 27, 2022, through April 30, 2022, in Jacksonville. For more details, read the newest newsletter below. Click on the link below to view the newsletter 2021 Newsletter for 2022-Reunion
2020 USS Yosemite Reunion Update
For information about the USS Yosemite 2020 Reunion click on the 2022 Reunion Newsletter. To download and print the registration form click the 2022 Reunion Registration Form.
January 2021 USS Yosemite Newsletter 2022 Reunion
Click on the link below to view the newsletter January 2021 USS Yosemite Newsletter Revised
May 19. 2020 Newsletter – 2021 Reunion Canceled – Announcing 2022 Reuion
2022 USS Yosemite Reunion The next reunion is scheduled for April 27, 2022, through April 30, 2022, in Jacksonville. For more details, read the newsletter below. Click on the link below to view the newsletter Fellow Association Members-2022 Reunion Click on the link below to download and print the 2022 Reunion Registration Form 2022 […]
Yosemite Ship Saga – Part 14
Yosemite Ship Saga – Blog Article by Dick Wibom, MM2/c This article originally appeared in our previous USS Yosemite Association website. It’s now republished for your reading pleasure on our new website. First Call Home – Yosemite in U.S. As soon as the lines wee secured, some of us went off the ship. I remember […]
Yosemite Ship Saga – Part 13
Yosemite Ship Saga – Blog Article by Dick Wibom, MM2/c This article originally appeared in our previous USS Yosemite Association website. It’s now republished for your reading pleasure on our new website. Our hero has almost come full circle now that the USS Yosemite has put to sea after the final liberty on the Japanese […]