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Association News
March 2024 Newsletter
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Fraud Reported of the Impersonation Bill Krug
Please be aware someone is still sending out emails trying to impersonate Bill Krug and asking for money. Bill's email is w.krugiii@gmail.com. If you have any questions, you can email him directly at w.krugiii@gmail.com.
Reminder to Book Your Room for the Reunion
We only have until 3/23 to book rooms to get the discount prices for our reunion. After March 23, we will lose our block of room, and the price will go up. Please get the word out to our fellow shipmates. You need to reserve your room at Crown Plaza Airport Hotel...
January 2024 Newsletter
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October 2023 Newsletter
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2024 Reunion Agenda
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Yosemite Ship Saga
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Sea Stories
Vincent Diomede’s Story
Nineteen-Part Video of the USNM Interview with Vincent Diomede The story of United States Navy Veteran, Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Vincent Diomede was presented on July 2022 on the United States Navy Memorial website as the featured article of the month. We didn't...
Buffy Lin Levasseur’s Story
Local Veteran Shares Story of Service Aboard Destroyer Tenders in U.S. Navy A young Buffy Lin Levasseur had finished her high school education in 1986 while employed as a sitter for a military family at Fort Carson, Colorado. Inspired by a number of relatives who had...
Jim Jewell’s Story
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...
The Busy Lady by Robert J. Cressman
This article can be found on the US Naval Institute website; click to read it on Historic Fleets - The Busy Lady on the US Naval Institute website. Or you may read the two-page article below as either an image file or a PDF file if enlarged: Click on...
USS Yosemite 1957
USS Yosemite 1957 was published by Woody's Words This article originally appeared in our previous USS Yosemite Association website. It's now republished for your reading pleasure on our new website. USS YOSEMITE – 1957 My first shipboard duty was aboard the...
Yosemite Ship Saga – Part 1
Yosemite Ship Saga - Blog Article by Dick Wibom, MM2/c This article originally appeared on our previous USS Yosemite Association website. It's now republished for your reading pleasure on our new website. The entire Yosemite Ship Saga story was captured and presented...
Yosemite Ship Saga – Part 2
Yosemite Ship Saga - Blog Article by Dick Wibom, MM2/c This article originally appeared on our previous USS Yosemite Association website. It's now republished for your reading pleasure on our new website. First Chance To Board The Yosemite The next time I went to the...
Yosemite Ship Saga – Part 3
Yosemite Ship Saga - Blog Article by Dick Wibom, MM2/c This article originally appeared on our previous USS Yosemite Association website. It's now republished for your reading pleasure on our new website. Time Was Near For Commissioning Soon, additional crew reported...
Yosemite Ship Saga – Part 4
Yosemite Ship Saga - Blog Article by Dick Wibom, MM2/c This article originally appeared on our previous USS Yosemite Association website. It's now republished for your reading pleasure on our new website. Seasick As the Yosemite steamed south, we passed the rugged...
Yosemite Ship Saga – Part 5
Yosemite Ship Saga - Blog Article by Dick Wibom, MM2/c This article originally appeared on our previous USS Yosemite Association website. It's now republished for your reading pleasure on our new website. Pearl Harbor We hadn't been out to sea but a couple of hours...
Yosemite Ship Saga – Part 6
Yosemite Ship Saga - Blog Article by Dick Wibom, MM2/c This article originally appeared on our previous USS Yosemite Association website. It's now republished for your reading pleasure on our new website. Last Visit With the USS Swordfish On one of my liberties, I...
Yosemite Ship Saga – Part 7
Yosemite Ship Saga - Blog Article by Dick Wibom, MM2/c This article originally appeared on our previous USS Yosemite Association website. It's now republished for your reading pleasure on our new website. On To Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands The time had...
USS Yosemite Unofficial Insignia
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
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USS Yosemite Tote Bag
$11.00
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USS Yosemite Seal Car Magnet
$13.00
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USS Yosemite Officer's Black Hat
$18.00
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USS Yosemite Chief's Hat
$18.00
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USS Yosemite Official Seal
$13.00
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USS Yosemite Windbreaker Jacket
$55.00 – $60.00
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USS Yosemite Navy Hoodie
$40.00
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USS Yosemite AD-19 Shoulder Patch
$7.00
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USS Yosemite Golf Shirts
$30.00 – $35.00
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USS Yosemite Hat Pin
$9.00
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USS Yosemite AD-19 Officer's Shoulder
$10.00
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USS Yosemite 50 Years Patch
$14.00
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USS Yosemite Challenge Coin
$8.00
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USS Yosemite Association T-Shirts
$20.00 – $28.00
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USS Yosemite Ships Silhouette Hat
$18.00
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Reunion
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