RonNewsam Report post Posted July 2, 2011 We are on our way to a reunion of the U.S.S. Orion (AS 18) in Ft. Mitchell Ky. Although the Ship no longer exists, (I may have shaved with it this morning), it was in commission from 1943 to 1993. We have a very active veterans group. Our reunions are held every year in a different location. This year's reunion starts on September 11. I have mixed emotions about that date for obvious reasons. I worked in lower Manhattan for over 25 yrs. I was a sidewalk superintendent during the construction. We have visited "Ground Zero" many times. Although this is the 10th anniversary we felt attending this reunion would be the right thing to do. Don't know how many more we'll be able to attend. We celebrate America at these reunions. We have a great web site that covers the entire 50 yr history of the ship. Check it out. The Orion Veterans Historical Organization welcomes you. http://home.comcast.net/~orionvets/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldman Report post Posted August 24, 2011 563rd Med. Clr. Co. Nam 66-67 Have found 12 of us out of about 103. Will be getting together Oct. 14 & 15th 2011 Athens Ga. More info Gregg Milliken vn66@hotmail.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldman Report post Posted November 28, 2011 10 of the guys made it there. www.myshamrockhill.com for some photos. Hope to do in again, I think most of us needed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HMillsJr Report post Posted December 8, 2011 Woodrow Wilson SSBN reunion May 14-18, 2012, Reno, NV. Anyone going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mohamer Report post Posted February 22, 2015 I have been on board the Orion several times (just visits). Home based in Charleston, SC. Served on FS Key SSBN 657. The Orion was in Charleston a long time. I have been to one reunion for the Key in DC area, It was great!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
