Tag: USS Laffey

  • Fall WorkParty Dates

    Fall WorkParty Dates

    The dates have been set for the Fall 2024 WorkParty. We will be working on the USS Laffey from Friday, October 18 to Saturday, October 26

  • Announcement (June 2024)

    Announcement (June 2024)

    Patriot’s Point, the USS Yorktown Foundation, and the Commemorative Air Force joined forces Sunday and sent parts from the historic USS Laffey to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

  • Membership Roster

    Membership Roster

    Below you will find a list of our members, including their rates, dates of service and hometown. Please let us know of any corrections.

  • Spring 2024 Work Party

    Spring 2024 Work Party

    Another successful WorkParty, and we have you to thank for it! Enjoy this collection of photos below.

  • Leonard Singleton

    His Volunteer Duty Station is on the Laffey, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for 5 hours each day. Year to date Leonard has logged over 560 hours on the Laffey.

  • Work Party (Winter 2024)

    Here are some photos from the work party. Enjoy.

  • Bob Logsdon

    Bob Logsdon

    Robert L. Logsdon, Jr., this amazing man and proud United States Navy retiree, was loved by everyone who knew him.

  • Bill Kelly

    Bill Kelly

    Bill Kelly was the last surviving plank owner of the USS Laffey commissioning crew.

  • Ari Phoutrides

    Ari Phoutrides

    In World War II at the age of 17, Ari entered the U.S. Navy. He reported aboard USS Laffey (DD-724) commissioned 8 February 1944 and served at D-Day and Okinawa.

  • Announcement (April 2024)

    Announcement (April 2024)

    The Spring Workparty will kick off on Friday, 12 April. Organized work will begin Saturday the 13th. We will work within the standard constraints of having minimal impact on the larger weekend visitation.