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January 7, 2012 Shipmates! On May 24, 1969, The USS SAN DIEGO AFS-6 was commissioned in San Diego, California. Next year, May 19, 2012, USS SAN DIEGO
LPD-22 will be commissioned, and will be the Fourth Navy ship to bear our great name. Commander Jon Haydel, Prospective Commanding
Officer of LPD-22, has personally invited all AFS-6 shipmates to attend. At this most historic event, shipmates from three
SAN DIEGO ships; WWII Light Cruiser CL-53, Combat Supply Ship AFS-6 and the New Amphibious Transport Dock ship LPD-22, will
be represented. Along with the invitation to attend the Commissioning, we felt this would be a great opportunity to hold a reunion to celebrate
the 43rd Anniversary of the AFS-6 Commissioning. On behalf of the AFS-6 Reunion Committee,
we are pleased to announce our 3rd Reunion which will take place May 17-20, 2012 in San Diego. This invitation is extended
to all AFS-6 & T-AFS-6 shipmates to attend our reunion, and participate in the Commissioning of LPD-22. We will be holding our reunion at the Tropical Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn & Suites. Humphreys Half Moon Inn &
Suites is ideally located on Shelter Island, San Diego's own Hawaiian Isle. This tropical resort-style San Diego hotel, framed
by America's Cup Harbor and the San Diego Bay, offers breathtaking views of the hotel’s private marina and downtown
San Diego. The hotels tranquil setting is just minutes from the airport and San Diego's famous attractions. Reservations can
be made directly at 1-800-542-7400 (CODE: USS SAN DIEGO), or click on the hotel link that is set up on our web site where
you will be taken directly to the registration page for our group. For more information on Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn
& suites, go to www.halfmooninn.com. Room Rate is $119 per night, and is good 3 days before/after reunion. Included with this information is our 2012 Reunion Registration Form, agenda and schedule of events. This registration
is for the reunion and not room reservations. Please fill out and return to address listed on the page. The USS SAN DIEGO Reunion Committee looks forward to seeing you in San Diego! Brian Lewke, Dan Cummings, Len Sapera, Bob Pozzi, Charlie Wing, Tom White, Walt Cox It’s time to Honor The Past, and Celebrate The Future!
USS SAN DIEGO AFS-6 REUNION AGENDA May
17-20, 2012 Thursday
May 17, 2012 3:00 pm – 12:00 am Check In - Hospitality Suite (located in Marina Ballroom)
6:00 pm – 12:00 am Welcome Reception with a lite meal consisting of Hors d’
oeuvres, Carving Station, Desert, Ice Tea, Lemonade. A cash bar will be available with Happy Hour extended for our group and 50% discount for drinks (excluding
top shelf drinks). Additional events during the welcome reception will be planned. Friday
May 18, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Private city tour throughout San Diego & Coronado.
Tour includes time for lunch (on your own), shopping and sightseeing. More
tour information on enclosed events page. 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Hospitality Suite Open (Grand Marina Suite – Location
TBD) Saturday
May 19, 2012 9:30 am – TBD USS SAN DIEGO LPD-22 Commissioning at Navy Pier in San Diego!
Following ceremony, reception on the pier and guided tours of LPD-22 will be conducted.
Meet shipmates from WWII Light Cruiser CL-53 and LPD-22.
(More information below) Due to the Commissioning Ceremony on Saturday,
we do not have a Banquet planned as we have in the past. However, depending on
attendance, we are considering a get together at a local restaurant. USS
SAN DIEGO AFS-6 REUNION EVENTS May
17-20, 2012 Our main event will be
Thursday at the Welcome Reception. Due to the Commissioning Ceremony being our
big event for the reunion, our Welcome Reception will be a catered event, with Hors d’ oeuvres, Carving Station, deserts and non-alcohol drinks.
Due to local hotel policies, a cash bar will be available. This event will be held in the Humphrey’s main ballroom, overlooking the Marina. On Friday, we have planned a private tour
of San Diego and Coronado that will start with Old Town Trolleys picking group up in front of hotel. The Old Town Trolley’s is a unique way to see
“America’s Finest City – San Diego”. We will tour Old
Town, Gaslamp Qtr, Little Italy, Sea Port Village, then take a break to sightsee, shop, have lunch, then resume with a tour
of Coronado. Tour package includes all transportation, Tour Guides and
Scenery!
On Saturday, We will attend the Commissioning
of the USS SAN DIEGO LPD-22. The ceremony is scheduled to be one-hour long, with
reception and guided tours of the ship to follow. Nearby is the USS MIDWAY Carrier & Museum, CL-53 Memorial, Sea Port Village and other local sites. Attendees will travel via Motor Coach Buses, which will be available during and after
the ceremony for those that wish to return to the hotel.
 SEE
YOU IN SAN DIEGO!
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