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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

Meeting is Saturday June 17th at the Blackfoot Elks Lodge 123 N. Ash St. Blackfoot. If you are interested in joining Subvets feel free to attend meeting, we’ll buy your first drink of choice. Agenda follows: Hawkbill Base – June 2023  15 July Atomic Days – Parade,

(Note: the following is slightly modified from the Original) Hawkbill/Idaho Committee, My many thanks to all those participating in the Beer Fest.  It was a very successful event for us this year.  There were a few last minute change ups but like always the Vets of the

The next meeting of the Hawkbill Base USSVI (sub vets of Eastern Idaho) is scheduled for Saturday May 13th at the Blackfoot Elks Lodge at 123 North Ash Street in Blackfoot. Social mixer starts at noon, immediately followed by meeting at 1 p.m. Lunch and beverages are