United States Submarine Veterans Inc.Scorpion  Base


USS SCORPION SS-278 BASE 
IN SOUTH DAKOTA

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Our Creed

 "To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country.  That their dedication, deeds, and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments.  Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution."

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"That's our CREED above, but it's not who we are.

We are United States Submarine Sailors! We were, and are, members of the elite fighting force of the United States Navy. We are all QUALIFIED IN SUBMARINES.

Included are submariners from the very early boats: S, R or earlier: WWII boats; post-war GUPPY boats and FBM and Fast Attack submariners. All Qualified in Submarines - from E2 to 4 Stars. Retired, short timer, or active duty - it makes no difference.

If you are Qualified in Submarines we want you in United States Submarine Veterans Inc.

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Target/Submarine
Ahoy Shipmates!

The united States Submarine Veterans, Inc.
Scorpion Base

Invites you to attend the local base meeting

1300 on Saturday, Apr 17 202010

at the SF VFW club, 3601 S Minnesota Ave
Sioux Falls SD 57105

Come, share your stories and sea tales!
RSVP  Kent at 605-334-0073 or BJ at 605-977-1752


Up from the Deep

BASE OFFICERS
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Contact Information
Base Commander: Gerold Davey:  Home Phone:  605 886 6477
                                 E-mail addr click here           

Base Vice-Commander: Kent Winter: Home Phone 605-334-0073   Cell Phone: 605-351-9488
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Base Secretary/Treasurer: Bernard Jung: Home Phone 605-977-1752
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Target/Submarine

Shipmates, Send your great "Sea Story" to me and I will get it up on the web site for all to see and enjoy

 (click here>   email Sub Sea Story to me)


Any member needing a SubVet vest should contact Gerold Davey and let him know sizes and what they want to get put on the vest. 
I think Jerry was hoping to have all the vest orders placed by the end of January for those members that needed/wanted a vest.


Now Hear this! Now Hear this!

District 3 meeting
to be held in Sioux Falls SD

June 25, 26 & 27, 2010

Final Details to be determined


District 3 Shipmates info  click here


Pray for our Service Men & Women

Put simply, over the last century, America's submariners have risked, served, fought and on occasion died
so that Americans might have a safer and freer life.  In the process,
they have given full measure to the Navy, the nation, and the free world.
I can think of no higher price."

Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr. USN Ret.

“Put more into life than you expect to get out of it. Drive yourself and lead others. Make others feel good about themselves.
 They will outperform your expectations, and you will never lack for friends.”

Admiral Eugene Fluck,ey USN Ret.,  Medal of Honor  Recipient


Scorpion Base Member Boat Qual List click here

Lost Boats & Men Memorial Listing Click Here

Scorpion Base Members on
 Eternal Patrol Click Here

Submarine Related Links
Disclaimer: This wseb site does not endorse any advertisement for any product or service, when not on this site.

United States Submarine Veterans Inc
Naval Submarine League

Navy OnlineNaval History Center
 
Sublant, Subpac, Kingsbay Sub Base, German Sub Pictures

Follow this link  for a great story about
One of our great Submariners - VADM Dennis Wilkinson

http://www.kusi.com/features/davesworld/wonder/36133754.html?video=pop&t=a 


The Diving Alarm Ballet
 by Mike Hemming
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ALWAYS REMEMBER
Let it never be said, that we don't remember.
What Submariners have done, since that day in December.
The sun shown bright, on that Pearl Harbor morning.
When the enemy attacked, with little or no warning.
The Tautog was there, with no time to think.
And splashed one Japanese plane, right down in the drink.
She sent twenty-six ships, to the depths of the sea.
And came to be known, as the "Terrible T."
The Sealion at Cavite, was the first to be caught.
She was moored to a pier, but bravely she fought.
Two bombs exploded, through the hull they did rip.
And many brave submariners, died in their ship.
There were many proud boats, like the Perch and the
Finback.
The Kraken, the Haddock, the Scamp and the Skipjack.
We remember the Halibut, Blenny and Darter.
And never forget, Sam Dealey in Harder.
Cutter and Seahorse's, torpedoes ran true.
She targeted the enemy, and sank many Marus.
And although the enemy, was quite filled with hate.
"Red" Ramage and Parche, showed many their fate.
"Mush" Morton and Wahoo, never backed down from a fight.
Fluckey and Barb, entered Namkwan Harbor one night.
Many airman were saved, by O'Kane and the Tang.
Some owe their lives, to Seafox, Tigrone and Trepang.
We remember the honorable, boat called Barbel.
Before she was lost, she gave the enemy hell.
The Sturgeon, the Trigger, the Pollack had heart.
The Torsk, made the last two frigates depart.
Nowadays the cold war, seems to be a big factor.
And submarines are powered, by nuclear reactors.
The proud names are still there, the Tautog did shine.
But her hull number by then, was Six Thirty Nine.
Many boats gave their all, with heroic namesakes.
Like Thresher, Scorpion, Nautilus and Skate.
The Seadragon, Swordfish, Richard B. Russell and Dace.
Have all stood out to sea, and heard the enemies trace.
We remember "Forty-One For Freedom," whose patrols couldn't fail.
The George Washington, Andrew Jackson and Nathan Hale.
Now the Alaska and Nebraska, and other Tridents are here.
They patrol the deep oceans, so aggressive nations have fear.
There are new boats on the line, called Cheyenne and Wyoming.
They will all do us proud, like the old Gudgeon and Grayling.
So take time each day, and think of the past.
Then toast the new Seawolf, for she's quiet and fast.
Let it never be said, that we don't remember.
What submariners have done, since that day in December.
The sun still shines bright, every Pearl Harbor Morning.
But never forget, the enemy attacks without warning.


Author (c) By John Chaffey, Powell, WY SSN639, SSN687, SSBN619
 

 



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