Blog - USS Yosemite Association

Tell Us Your Story

Tell Us Your Story

by atm | Jan 8, 2023 | AD-19, Inform, News

The USS Yosemite Association Website has a new feature to capture the stories of the crew. We all know we lose shipmates every year, and our USS Yosemite’s oral history is slowly being lost. Our goal this year is to capture as many stories as possible from the...

Veterans Day Tribute

Veterans Day Tribute

by atm | Nov 10, 2025 | AD-19, Association News, Veterans Day

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Late Breaking News

Our 2026 Reunion is scheduled April 22 to 26, 2026 at Annapolis, Maryland. Stay tuned for more information

Click to join the USS Yosemite Association. We are a nonprofit. The membership is as low as $15 per year.

Click to view the latest Crew Photo Gallery by the crew.

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Membership and Association positions are open to the family of those that served on "The Busy Lady"

Bill Krug is being impersonated by email. Please disregard all fake emails except those from his correct email address, w.krugiii@gmail.com. Thank you.

The 2026 Reunion will be held at the Crowne Plaza Annapolis Hotel on April 22 through 26, 2026

Crew Comments

Bill Krug III on February 2026 Newsletter
Theresa Cobb on Bill Krug’s Story
John Kastner on 2025 Reunion Hotel Preview
Dustina Barnholtz on Notice to Crew
Dustina Barnholtz on Notice to Crew

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USS Yosemite Unofficial Insignia

Uss yosemit badge

Yosemite Sam is the traditional mascot of the US Navy ship that bears his name. In 1979, Warner Brother Studios gave permission to reproduce Yosemite Sam's likeness for the USS Yosemite use.

Our mission is to keep the memory of the USS Yosemite AD-19 alive.

Ship’s Store Products

USS Yosemite Seal Car Magnet $13.00
USS Yosemite Officer's Black Hat $20.00
USS Yosemite Chief's Hat $20.00
USS Yosemite Official Seal $13.00
USS Yosemite Windbreaker Jacket Price range: $55.00 through $60.00
USS Yosemite Navy Hoodie $40.00
USS Yosemite AD-19 Shoulder Patch $7.00
USS Yosemite Golf Shirts Price range: $30.00 through $35.00
USS Yosemite AD-19 Officer's Shoulder $10.00
USS Yosemite Hat Pin $9.00
USS Yosemite 50 Years Patch $14.00
USS Yosemite Association T-Shirts Price range: $20.00 through $28.00
USS Yosemite Challenge Coin $10.00
USS Yosemite Ships Silhouette Hat $20.00