United States Submarine Veterans Inc.Scorpion Base
USS SCORPION SS-278 BASE
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
USS SCORPION SS-278 BASE
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
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."
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.
Diesel Boats Forever Song & Video
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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
Shipmates, Send your great "Sea Story" to me and I will get it up on the web site for all to see and enjoy
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
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 Members on
Eternal Patrol Click Here
Submarine Related Links
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site.
United States Submarine Veterans
Inc
Naval Submarine League
Navy Online, Naval
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
click here to see
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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