1 MC Messages from the Conn

Sub Vets of East Idaho (Hawkbill Base) – Took over staffing the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen for a day on August 10th. Part of the Base commitment is to aid the Soup Kitchen by preparing and serving lunch once per quarter. The lunch of Taco Casserole, corn,

Many thanks to the Hawkbill Crew and family members who traveled to Arco Idaho for Atomic Days. Also, special recognition to Hawkbill Base Secretary-Treasurer Scott Ullsperger who coordinated the memorial event at the Arco Science Center and Hawkbill Sail. Bravo-Zulu Scott. Pictured, a memorial plaque that summarizes

Hawkbill Base follows the tradition established by USSVI National in rendering honors to deceased Submarine Veterans. As part of the Arco Days gathering with Hawkbill crew members, the Base conducted a memorial service for two deceased crew members who were honored with plaques at the Hawkbill Sail.

During the 20th anniversary of the Hawkbill Sail dedication celebration members of Hawkbill Base USSVI coordinated the installment of memorial brass plaques at the memorial. Each plaque contained the name of a Hawkbill crew member who attended along with 2 deceased crew members and six additional crew

As part of the Saturday, July 15th Arco Atomic Days celebration the model of the future USS Idaho (SSN 799) made an appearance as part of the parade. USSVI Hawkbill Base members handed out candy to the parade watchers as Crew member of the USS Hawkbill (SSN

On Saturday July 15th members of the USSVI Hawkbill Base met crew members from the USS Hawkbill (SSN 666) the namesake of the base. The occasion was during the Arco Atomic Days held annually on the 3rd Saturday of July. This year’s festivities marked the 20th anniversary

This month everyone has a unique opportunity to support the USSVCF Scholarship Fund while enjoying and reliving great submarine tales. Charles and Frank Hood have donated $50,000 to our Scholarship Fund over the past several years.  These well-known submarine authors are offering to increase their support by