It is time to register for the reunion. We are only allocated a specific number of rooms so reserve yours now to make sure you have a place to sleep at the reunion.

We also need you to register with the USS Newport News Reunion Association as SOON as possible. February is the time to Register! May might be too late if all the rooms are taken.

It is most beneficial for both you and for the USS Newport Reunion Committee if you would register early. We must make our reservation with our vendors (reserving meals, rooms, entertainment) based on the number of reservations we have by the end of April, and guess at how many more are going to register. If we guess too high, we still have to pay for the extra meals, rooms we order. If we guess too low, then those who register in May will have to stay at a different Hotel and there will not be room in the Banquet rooms for them.

So, if you know you are going to the reunion in June, please register now to help us plan how many rooms, meals, and the size of the banquet rooms we need to reserve.

Go to http://www.uss-newport-news.com/reunion/ for all the basic information you will need, including the below subject.

• Dates and location of Reunion.
• Registration Forms (Print them on your printer and mail in.)
• Discounts for early registration information.
• Hotel room reservation information.

For more information or questions on this topic
go to web page at http://www.uss-newport-news.com/reunion/ or send email to
the USS NN Reunion Committee at reunion2005@uss-newport-news.com
or to Mike Gallo at gallo@uss-newport-news.com

FROM: Al Siegel;
Reunion 2005, Bar Room Manager

Hey Guys:

OK – I need help. I am trying to put together a special room for our reunion that will replicate Papagayos Bar from Olongapo. As part of the room, I want to have blow ups of pictures from the bars in Subic Bay. Now I know that you guys have them somewhere – probably hidden from your wives or kids or both. But I really need some.

I promise to return all of them promptly, but I really could use a bunch to make the room look the way it should, John Noll and I are working on getting plenty of San Miguel beer, and I am planning on having nothing but music from the late 60’s. Should bring back plenty of memories. I will try to have Philipino waitresses as well, but that might be a stretch. So PLEASE – go through your garage or wherever, get the darn pictures and send them to me. It isn’t like I’m asking you to holy stone the deck. Spend 10 minutes and do your shipmate a favor…

You can send the photos to me at: Al Siegel Newport News Museum 15233 Ventura Blvd., 900 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Or scan them and E Mail the to Al3@uss-newport-news.com By the way, I have an actual menu from Papagayos that will be on display. Any questions or offers of assistance let me know. My cell phone (818) 451-9158 See you soon. Al Siegel ETR2 Bar Room Manager Al3@uss-newport-news.com OE Division 1967-1970

The book tells the story of what we all felt being in combat situations and living aboard a military combat ship during wartime. I am deeply impressed with the writing style, the historical information, and the way this book brings back long forgotten memories.

“Thunder in the Night” is not only of interest to those who served during the 1972 Cruise, but to anyone who served on any Military ship during combat. Ray has captured the true life memories of men on a Naval Ship, doing their duty to country and all the emotional ups and downs involved with the life of a sailor.

I have enjoyed every minute and every page of the book. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Navy History, but for anyone who served on the USS NN during any of the Vietnam cruises, this is a “Must Read” book.

The book sells for $23.95

To read more detailed information about this book, or to order your copy of this book please go to one or both of the below web sites.

Ray Kopp’s Web Site.
http://hometown.aol.com/rskopp/
On this web site you can find more information about the book and information on how to order the book from Ray Kopp directly. One big advantage of ordering the book from Ray’s web site is that Ray will autograph the book before he sends it out to you.

Brundage Publishing
http://brundagepublishing.com/kopp.html 
This is the book publisher’s web page. They have some additional information about the book, including reviews of the book and information about the author. You can purchase the book using PayPal from this web site.

If you have questions for Ray about his book, send an email to
RSKOPP@aol.com  (include Thunder in the Night in the subject field of your email)

For more information on the
USS Newport News Association Ship's store,
please visit, www.uss-newport-news.com/store/index.html
Or send email to ships_store@uss-newport-news.com
The USS Newport News Ship's Store is maintained by
Peggy and Mike Lanier

Pictured Below, (left to right); Art Hunt and Bob Freeman.