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Docent's third annual Luncheon - September
19, 2005 Approximately 90 docents, family and friends attended the USS Wisconsin's luncheon given to the dedicated docents. Again, we would like to "Thank You" all for your work in preserving the history of the Battleship Wisconsin. Thanks for the kind words from the invited speakers. |
202 Bill Henson, President, USS Wisconsin Association. |
203 Bill and Carl Capestrain, past Association President. |
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204 Chow line, oh what memories! |
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214 Rich Conti, Director of The National Maritime Center. |
215,%20Director,%20HRNHF.jpg) RADM Jake Tobin, USN (Ret.), Director, HRNF. |
216 Becky Poulliot, Director, HRNM. |
217 Capt. Jerry Becker, acting Chief of Staff for CNRMA (Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.) |
218%20Executive%20Director%20of%20Battleship%20Wisconsin%20Foundation..jpg) RADM Jack Kavanaugh, SC, USN (Ret.), Executive Director of Battleship Wisconsin Foundation. |
219 Lt Al Hilliard 1955 took this photo of our ship at Nauticus, on 05-28-06. Al is a volunteer Docent and works almost every Friday afternoon. He recently passed the 750 hour level. Thanks Al, for volunteering and for the picture. |
220 This photo was taken by Pete McHugh from the bridge of the USS Johnnie Hutchins DE-360.Ship to the left is the USS Cross DE-448. USS Wisconsin in Gitmo. Bay, Cuba 1957 Thanks Pete for sending me the photo.
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221 The next 14 photos were sent in by Donald Coveleski Marine Detachment 1950-1952 As you can see they were all taken at Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, Norfolk VA. Thanks Don for all the pictures. |
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224 Don posing with his sweetheart. |
225 Another good shot of Don and Wiskey. |
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Docent's fourth annual Luncheon - October
16th, 2006 Approximately 82 docents, family and friends attended the USS Wisconsin's luncheon given to the dedicated docents. A big THANKS for your continued service. |
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237 Ed Gavin our newly elected VP for 2007-2008, opens the luncheon. |
238 Our National Anthem was sung by Seaman James R. Stanley. |
239 Capt. Lee Duckworth USN (Ret.) Battleship Wisconsin Operations Manager. |
240 Time to hit the chow line. |
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252 RADM Jake Tobin, USN (Ret.), Director, HRNF. and our treasurer, John Fox. |
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255 Lil Menta, Becky Poulliot, Director, HRNM. and Dom Menta. |
256 We left the ship in the good hands of the Docents! |
257 August 29, 2006 Retirement ceremony for Hector M. Santiago held onboard the USS Wisconsin. Hector served aboard the Wisconsin 1986-1991 FA Division. |
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266 Hector's retirement date is 30 November, 2006. Total service time, 20 years 3 days. |
267 Arvel Phifer 4th Division 1944-1945 Arvel's granddaughter, Gayla brought him to see his ship on Sept. 30th. Ash tray was made by Arvel and donated to Nauticus. |
268 Arvel with three Dousents. |
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270 Tailgate of Dick Hamann's truck. |
271 Mike Keith's licence plate |
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Docent's fifth annual Luncheon - October
1, 2007 100 Docents family and friends attended the USS Wisconsin Associations luncheon given to the dedicated docents. We appreciate the many hours you put in to keep the Wisconsin's spirit alive. A sincere THANKS for your continued service. |
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276 All eyes are on Carl Capestrain |
277 Go get some of the wonderful cake., |
278 OK Tom, looks like you have the floor. |
279 Rich must be telling an interesting story. |
280 Looks like Dick is looking up a phone number for Claire and Lil looks deep in thought. |
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282 Looks like they have that delicious cake. |
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284 Tuesday morning meeting with Nauticus. |
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287 Time to say goodbye to Mama |
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Docent's sixth annual Luncheon - November
17th, 2008. Approximately 88 docents, family and friends attended the USS Wisconsin's luncheon given to the dedicated docents. Luncheon was held at the Norfolk Hub, Vista Point on the Norfolk Naval Base. A good time was had by all. Thanks again to our Docents who volunteer their time to help keep our ship alive by informing the public of her history and what she can do. |
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290 Tom Bradshaw, USS Wisconsin Association President, welcoming the Docents and guest to the Docents luncheon. |
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291 Becky Poulliot, director of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum |
292 Docent, Dick Hanna, gives the opening prayer. |
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295 L to R: John Elliker, Ret. RADM Jack Kavanaugh and Lisa Fisher, Special Events Coordinar at Nauticus |
296 L to R: Claire and Dick Hamann, Don Davidson and Tom Bradshaw. |
297 John Elliker, Management Analyst, at Nauticus |
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309 When the luncheon was over, some stopped by Dick Hamanns truck to admire the tailgate. I wonder why? |
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