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The holiday is celebrated every year on the third Saturday of May, which falls during National Military Appreciation Month and is shortly after VE Day and shortly before Memorial Day. The first Armed Forces Day took place on May 20, 1950. When President Harry Truman issued the proclamation starting

Free, Know a veteran in need a service or some help? The Idaho Veterans Guide is a great place to find resources in your community. Courtesy of Boise Base

On May 10th  Marty Sattison Captain (SS) – retired (Hawkbill Base member) and a member of the USS Idaho Commissioning Committee, presented Don Hulse of Hawkbill Base a model of the USS Idaho (SSN 799) in recognition of the contributions Don has made to the USS Idaho.

Delivering the mail at flank speed! The US Navy is setting sail with the US Postal Service to launch a stamp honoring 250 years of America’s Sailors keeping the seas open and free! #AmericasNavy250 Read more here https://dvidshub.net/r/5krmef

On May 6, 2025 Members of Hawkbill Base received a grant from Silver Star’s Foundation for Rural Service. The Foundation’s representative Christian Todd Nelson, met Hawkbill at Idaho Brewing Company to present a check for $ 200.00 to assist the Base in its various projects. While there,

On Friday May 2nd shipmates of the Hawkbill Base USSVI (Subvets of East Idaho) gathered at Idaho Brewing Company to welcome the latest batch of canned SPUD Beer. Named by the crew of the USS Idaho the acronym stands for Special Purpose Underwater Drink.  The two pallets

On Saturday 26 April Hawkbill conducted a fundraiser at Sam’s Club in Idaho Falls for Camp Magical Moments. With a portable display members of Hawkbill Base solicited funds and succeeded in raising $ 626.00. Bravo Zulu to all members who assisted. Interested in helping? There will be

Pictured in foreground from Left to Right: Bob, Randy, Gregg, Darrell