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Veteran’s Day Message from National Commander Bill Andrea

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USSVI News | November 9, 2023

Shipmates,

In November of 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. In 1954, Congress passed a bill that President Eisenhower signed proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to take this time to wish you all a Happy Veteran’s Day and thank you for your service to our country.

Let us take a moment in silent meditation to honor all of our veterans and those currently serving, especially those deployed and/or on patrol in harm’s way throughout the world.

Respectively,
Bill Andrea
National Commander

Navy’s sub readiness boss unveils steps to reach on-time maintenance

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Defense News | November 7, 2023

Vice Adm. William Houston, the head of Naval Submarine Forces, who is also in charge of fixing submarine maintenance delays says, “it will take four years to get the attack sub fleet back to its proper state of readiness.”

In May, sixty percent of the 50-boat fleet was available for operations, instead of the 80% goal set by the Navy. While the operational availability rate has since risen to 66%, VADM Houston said, “there’s much to do to reach the 80% goal by late fiscal 2027 or early fiscal 2028.”

Read full story HERE.

Over 62M gallons of fuel removed from Red Hill

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Stars & Stripes | November 5, 2023

The military has removed 62, 466, 890 gallons of fuel from the Navy’s underground Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility as of 2 p.m. Friday, according to a news release.

Read: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2023-11-04/hawaii-removal-62-million-gallons-fuel-red-hill-11940618.html?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru&SToverlay=2002c2d9-c344-4bbb-8610-e5794efcfa7d

In rare announcement, US says guided missile sub has arrived in Middle East, a message of deterrence to adversaries

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CNN | November 5, 2023

US Central Command said on social media Sunday that an Ohio-class submarine was entering its area of responsibility. A picture posted with the announcement appeared to show the sub in the Suez Canal northeast of Cairo.

Read: https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/05/politics/us-missile-submarine-middle-east/index.html?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru&SToverlay=2002c2d9-c344-4bbb-8610-e5794efcfa7d

United States Submarine Veterans Charitable Foundation (USSVCF) Scholarship Program Applications for 2024-2025

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Defense News | November 1, 2023

The Chairman and Board Members of the United States Submarine Veterans Charitable Foundation (USSVCF) Academic Scholarship Program announce that the 2024-2025 Academic Year Application Period and application website is open.

The USSVCF Scholarship Procedure, and all requirements, is provided for distribution to all USSVI members and to their eligible children, grandchildren and legal dependents. Sponsors, parents, and applicants should read the procedure prior to registration of the applicant to ensure a smooth, accurate and successfully completed application.

To access the application portal, go to www.ussvcf.org click on “More” tab scroll down and click on “Scholarship Application”.

Specific questions should be submitted to the Scholarship Chairman by email or phone.

Applications must be completed on or before 19 May 2024. Awards will be announced in July, 2024 for the 2024-25 Academic Year.

Dr. Alan Fickett, Chairman, USSVCF Scholarship Program
scholarship@ussvcf.org
407-256-3638

Ken Earls
President
USSV Charitable Foundation
kenearls.ss@gmail.com
www.ussvcf.org
928-308-4488