After helping American Legion and VFW in planting approximately 1,500 flags in Fielding and Rose Hill Cemeteries, Hawkbill Base was at the field of honor for a tolling of the boats ceremony. Fourteen members participated a new all-time high for Hawkbill Base.
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Thanks to all of Hawkbill Base who joined the American Legion and VFW in placing flags on the graves in Fielding and Rose Hill Cemeteries. If you have not experienced this please consider participating next Memorial Weekend.
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On Saturday May 17th members of Hawkbill Base collected $ 615 for Camp Magical Moments at a booth they staffed in front of Sam’s Club. Most notable was they accomplished this with a thunderstorm shortened effort. Meanwhile other Hawkbill members assembled in Arco to clean up the
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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