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WELCOME TO THE SITE OF THE

AMERICAN AMPHIBIOUS FORCE ASSOCIATION.

THIS SITE IS THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE AMERICAN AMPHIBIOUS FORCE ASSOCIATION. IT IS FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE AAFA AND THEIR FAMILIES.

HONOR WILL BE PAID TO THE MEN, FAMILIES, AND SHIPS OF THE GATOR FORCE AND ALL OF OUR ARMED FORCES THAT HAVE AND WILL CONTINUE TO 'WAGE PEACE'.

Congratulations on a GREAT Reunion in Alexandria.

See the 2009 Reunion page for pictures.

 

Looking forward to SAN DIEGO in 2010.

Be sure to let Dave Miller know how many will be in your party.

American Amphibious Force Association

The American Amphibious Force Association was formed to honor the memory of those who served in the Amphibious Forces of the United States Navy. The Navy Team has fought to preserve the nations liberties since its birth and today is on the front lines in the fight against terrorism. Members will be from all Gator vessel classes and the LST 1156, 1171, and 1179 classes (the Big T's).

The Association is seeking to publicize the contribution made by the Amphibious Forces to the defense of the nation and to promote community participation in events commemorating our Naval Heritage.

We're a young, growing, and exciting veterans organization - and we're looking for Amphib vets who'd like to find and re-associate with their shipmates and other amphibious veterans. Join our Association today. Here is a membership request.

Check out the GREAT MERCHANDISE FOR THE ASSOCIATION AND OUR SHIPS ON:

http://www.cafeshops.com/denoshops

Site Navigation - Click on the Page in the left frame to go right to that Page.

At our reunion held in St. Louis in Oct. 2006, we elected:

Officers:
President: Wayne Halloran, LST 1176
Vice President: John Schlagel, LST 1175
Treasurer: Dave Miller LST 1173
Secretary: Henry Ruiz LST 1171

The Reunion Committee:
Dave Miller
John Schlagel
Gene Ramsey
The Recruitment Committee:
Clovis Long - 1157
Jim Ricker - 1163
Marv Rodish - 1173
John Schlagel - 1175
Jack Oaks - 1176
Larry Grizzle, Dave Rutolo - 1177
George Waldhauser, John Carpenter- 1178

If you are interested in being on the Recruitment Committee, please contact Wayne Halloran. Other Amphib ships also need recruiters including those from the LST 1179 Class and LSDs. Consider joining us and finding your old shipmates. See above on this page for a Membership Request.

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