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Ahoy there! The Reunion was a huge success. Everyone had a great time seeing the sights and visiting together. This was a time for shipmates to gather together and share "old salt" stories and Honor those who have gone before us.
Upon arrival at the Pensacola NAS Navy Lodge, everyone renewed old acquaintances.
Shipmates renew acquaintances.
Registration goes smoothly.
More Registration.
Checking into the Navy Lodge.
Adm Weber welcomes everyone and outlines the schedule of events.
Our Trolley to the Pensacola NAS Naval Aviation Museum.
The Pensacola NAS Naval Aviation Museum absolutely incredible! There are simulators, interactive displays and a huge collection of aircraft from the very beginning of Naval Aviation to the present.
From the museum to the flightline for the Annual Blue Angels Home Coming Air Show. Wow!
On the Trolley again
Waiting on our bus to the USS Alabama in Mobile, Alabama.
The Officer's Ward Room aboard the USS Alabama, BB-60.
A scale model of the USS Alabama located in the ward room.
Taking the trolley to the Pensacola NAS Country Club for the final evening meal of our trip and to hear our keynote speaker.
Adm Weber opening our evening with introductions and offering everyone an opportunity to say a little something about what the reunion means to them. A very moving experience.
Our Keynote Speaker was Vice Adm Fetterman, USN retired. Adm Fetterman entertained us with some of his exploits and accomplishments with the ex-Soviet Navy and their "top brass"
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