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USS Ranger CV-61 Historical and Memorial Website Reunion Association Info |
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USS Ranger CV-61 Historical and Memorial Website Reunion Association Info |
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| As this is an official site of the USS Ranger CV/CVA61 Reunion
Association, Inc, everything posted here is from officials of our organization.
Do you know about this great organization entitled the USS RANGER (CVA/CV 61) Reunion Association, Inc.? Yes, we are incorporated, as a non-profit group. For several years, since 1988, a great group of RANGERMEN, started by plankowner, John Muzio (V-1 Division) had been meeting once a year to renew former friendships. It became clear to them that the ship deserved better recognition than just a few people who swapped sea stories once a year. In August 1990, those who attended Reunion in Charleston, SC, decided to expend the time and the effort to organize and accomplish some positive "good" in the name of our ship. There are all types of former sailors from RANGER, plankowners, seamen, chiefs, officers and former Commanding officers, including TAD's, Squadron members, and Marine Detachment, all RANGERMEN, who cherish the memories and superb performance of RANGER! Some of us have forgotten the important pieces of history that RANGER participated in the development of a Navy for the United States. The current USS RANGER (CVA/CV 61) is the 7th ship to bear the name RANGER. The 1st RANGER was the first man-o-war of the fledgling United States to defeat a British ship – HMS Blake. We have a superb historian, Frank Thomas, who will keep you spellbound with stories of the RANGER’s achievements, with his assortment of cruise books, and memorabilia, through Desert Storm, donated by our former shipmates. Our USS RANGER (CVA/CV 61) Reunion Association, Inc. has as its purpose, clearly stated in its documents, to promote charitable and educational purposes. We will offer charitable contributions to such groups as the USS Ranger Foundation (Save Ranger!), Support our Ships, and the Navy Memorial Association. Once a year we will have a reunion where we will gather to share our common camaraderie as RANGERMEN. Swap sea stories?, Yes!, Conduct business?, Yes!. All towards achieving our goals in the name of our ship, the USS RANGER (CVA/CV61). The only membership rule is that you formerly served on the CVA/CV 61 as a crewmember, member of an attached Air Group, or support staff. The annual dues are $10.00, for three years $25 and for Life Membership only $75.00. It is estimated that over 50,000 men have served on the USS RANGER (CVA/CV 61) since her commissioning in 1957 to her decommissioning in 1993. We must preserve her high standards of performance and accomplishments by joining and contributing to the historical significance of our great ship, and perpetuate our motto, "TOP GUN – BAR NONE!"
RADM H.P. Glindeman, Jr.
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Membership in the Association is open to anyone who has ever served on the USS Ranger CVA/CV 61 in any capacity including Air Groups and Squadrons, Flag Units, Marine Detachments, etc. Dues are on an annual, calendar year basis and are $10 per member, save money $25 for three years or become a life member at $75. Please complete the following application and address your check to: USS Ranger Reunion Association, Inc. Mail to: George Meoli
Your canceled check is your receipt. Save it for your tax records.
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2008 Reunion was held at the
Radisson Hotel Valley Forge, (King of Prussia, PA), and hosted by
Franklin Thoma, (P-1 Division, 1973-1976) from 13 August 2008 to 17
August 2008.
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2007 Reunion was held in Clackamas,
OR, and hosted by RADM "Hank" Glindeman, (Commanding Officer
1971-1973) was a very successful turnout, shipmates got together
for sea stories, and an update from the Ranger Museum Foundation as
to the status of Ranger coming to the Portland area. Over 150 former
Rangermen plus their spouses were in attendance.( Over 55 "first
timers")
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2006
Terry Palmer pulled off a very good reunion in
Minneapolis, MN August 9-13th at the Ramada Inn & Thunderbird Convention
Center. Being across the street from the Mall of America did not hurt the
fun the ladies had and the trips and tours Terry lined up were well received
by attendees. Perhaps someone interested in sending us Pictures?
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