Volume 9, Issue 8 PRIDE RUNS DEEP http://www.ussvinova.org/
OUR CREED
August 2004
“To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation towards greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States Government.”
MEETINGS
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Base Commander: Ray Stone: (703) 913-9843, cdr@ussvinova.org
Vice Commander: Tom Perrault, vcdr@ussvinova.org
Secretary: Mark Riethmeier: (703) 490-3679, secretary@ussvinova.org
Treasurer: Art Esposito: (703) 437-3996, treasurer@ussvinova.org
Chaplain: Al Friedrich: (703) 370-4496
Storekeeper & Veterans Affairs Officer: Lou Maruzo: (540) 727-7610, Lou@subshipstore.com
Chief of the Boat (COB): Robert “Dex” Armstrong: 703-921-0067, cob@ussvinova.org

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B ASE C OMMANDER
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Greetings fellow shipmates,
Our August meeting was another great gathering, topped with an outstanding presentation from our guest speaker, CAPT Brett Ayotte. CAPT Ayotte is the Program Manager for Northrop Grumman on the Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) project. His brief on the Navy’s first dry combat submersible designed to deliver SEALs and their combat gear was very interesting and truly enlightening. It’s amazing to this old chief just how far our beloved ‘boat service’ has come in just a few short years!
Next month, our guest speaker will be CAPT David Portner who will be discussing current and future submarine onboard electronic warfare and imaging sensors. Kudos go to Ron Williams for helping to setup this briefing which will be one you won’t want to miss, either!
Sadly, I regret to announce that shipmate Curt Haggard has decided to resign his position as Vice
Commander. Curt certainly has been instrumental in the growth of our membership, the new programs and activities that have made our meetings fun to attend and he has been a big help to me with the myriad of administrative tasks associated with running the base. Thank you Master Chief for a job well done! In his stead, shipmate Tommy Perrault has agreed to serve as Vice Commander until we have elections for the new base officers at the end of the year.
As always, we capped this month’s meeting with another ‘Silent Service’ video in the lounge and shared a few sea stories over ‘milk and cookies’. Another great time with some fine shipmates and a BRAVO
ZULU to those of you who work ‘behind the scenes’ to make these outstanding meetings happen.
Cheers mates,
Ray
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Northern Virginia Base
The meeting was called to order at 10:35 AM, 14 August, by the Base Commander, Ray Stone. The meeting was held at the American Legion Post 176, Springfield, Virginia.
Chaplain Al Friedrich gave the invocation.
The Base Commander, Ray Stone read the names of the boats lost in the month of August which were:
USS S-39 SS-144 14-August-1942
USS FLIER 13-August-1944
USS HARDER
USS BULLHEAD
SS-250
SS-257
SS-332
24-August-1944
06-August-1945
USS COCHINO SS-345 26-August-1949
The Chief of the Boat (COB), Dex Armstrong, led all hands in the Pledge of Allegiance.
In his absence, the Base Secretary and Historian, Mark Riethmeier, has supplied a brief history regarding the loss of USS Flier. Tom Perrault, Acting Vice Commander read the brief history to all hands.
Flier (SS-250) was built by Electric Boat Co., Groton, CT and commissioned 18 October 1943, Lieutenant
Commander J. W. Crowley in command.
Flier reached Pearl Harbor from New London departed on her first war patrol, sailing 12 January 1944.
Damage suffered in a grounding near Midway requiring her to return to the west coast for repairs, and on 21
May she sailed again for action, heading for a patrol area west of Luzon. On 4 June, she attacked a wellescorted convoy for five merchantmen. Firing three torpedoes at each of two ships, she sent a large transport to the bottom and scored a hit on another ship, before clearing the area to evade counterattack.
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On 13 June 1944, Flier attacked a convoy of 11 ships, cargo carriers and tankers, guarded by at least six escorts.
The alert behavior of the escorts resulted in severe attack on Flier before she could observe what damage she had done to the convoy. On 22 June, she began a long chase after another large convoy, scoring four hits for six torpedoes fired at two cargo ships that day, and three hits for four torpedoes launched against another cargo ship of the same convoy the next day.
Flier put in to Fremantle, Australia, to refit between 5 July 1944 and 2 August, then sailed on her second war patrol, bound for the coast of Indochina. On the evening of 13 August, as she transited Balabac Strait on the surface, she was rocked by a great explosion. She sank in 1 minute after striking the mine, but 13 officers and men managed to escape. Eight of them reached the beach of Mantangula Island after 15 hours in the water.
Friendly natives guided them to a coastwatcher, who arranged for them to be picked up by the Redfin (SS-272) during the night of 30-31 August.
Flier is credited with having sunk 10,380 tons of Japanese shipping.
(Source: Information from the Dictionary of American Fighting Ships)
New members and guests were recognized, and then shipmates introduced themselves and provided a brief summary of the ships on which he served.
Members and guests in attendance were:
Dex and Solveig Armstrong, Wayne Baldwin, Randall Buss, Richard Carpel, James Chenvert, Bill Clement, Al
Friedrich, Ralph Ghormley, Robert Glover, Chris and Sherry Herst, Steve Jaeger, Bill Lanahan, Lou and Susan
Maruzo, Pat Morgan, Paul Nelson, Tom Perrault, Pete Petruy, Joe Phoenix, Rod Puffer, David Rivera, Art
Rosen, George Sanderson, Tim Shannon, Art Smith, Ray Stone, Ron and Peggy Williams, Reb Wootten, and our guest speaker, CAPT Brett Ayotte.
New Members
The July meeting minutes are contained in the One MC and available on the Base Web Site: http://www.ussvinova.org/ A motion was made to accept the July meeting minutes as provided in the One MC, the motion was seconded, and the minutes were approved.
The Base Treasurer, Art Esposito was not in attendance. In his absence, the Base Commander provided a summary of the current Base finances. Based upon the fact that minimum checks have been written, the majority of the Checking Account has been transferred to Base Savings. Current amounts are:
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Savings Account: $3016.14
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Checking Account: $269.18
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A motion was made to accept the report. The motion was seconded and the Treasurer’s report was approved.
The Executive Committee Report for the meeting held 4 August (and highlighted below) is included in the posted One MC. A motion was made to accept the Executive Committee Report. The motion was seconded and passed.
Continuing Projects:
School Project – (Ron Williams Lead) Personnel are working contacts to prepare for this upcoming school year.
The picnic at the Moose was a success. About 35 people attended. It is intended that the next picnic will be in the May-June timeframe.
Chili –Cook-off: The date for the 2005 cook-off is yet to be determined.
Lou Maruzo, Base Storekeeper and Veteran Affairs Representative showed all hands a sample of the pending vest design more information to follow. What is needed from all hands interested in obtaining the new vest is waist size and length (shoulder to waist).
"Incedently, in addition to the vests that Lou mentioned, he also offers, for an additional price, the 'John
Kerry Signature Vest' version. This special issue vest comes with Velcro attached silver & bronze stars, along with three purple hearts, and is also reversible. Comes complete with a wallet-size photo of Jane
Fonda."
Old Business:
National Convention in Saratoga Springs, NY – For those interested, the Amtrak train rate for a round trip from
Union Station is approximately $189.
Base Bylaws Re-write – (Paul Nelson Lead) Acting Base Vice Commander, Tom Perrault, past Base
Commander, Tim Shannon and the District 3 Commander, Ron Williams, were asked to assist.
New Business:
Outside organizations are welcome to post advertisements in the One MC. The membership was asked to discuss and vote on the amount of kickback the base should receive.
Admiral Bowman will be relieved as head of Naval Reactors by Admiral Donald. Membership needs to discuss the idea of a reception as a welcome aboard and hail and farewell event for the admirals and their wives. This would be a Saturday evening event, coat and tie, cash bar. The event should be scheduled in September. Ron
Williams will contact the Naval Offices. Ray Stone will make arrangements for use of the American Legion
Post 176. Volunteers to coordinate the event are requested.
Due to the success of the picnic in July, members are asked to discuss and vote on a donation to the Moose
Lodge. This will be discussed further at the September meeting.
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A quick update on the USS Razorback – she’s home:
Northern Virginia Base
The Razorback rests at the North Little Rock “Sub Base” on Saturday 7 August 2004. Special thanks to Bob
Lincoln for this great photo.
John Holland (aka Paul Rice) was recently on the BBC providing a real view of John Holland and development of the U.S. Submarine capability.
A holiday party is being considered using a “Pirate theme.” A preview is recommended to take place at Dex’s place.
All hands were notified that the Early Bird Membership drawing would be initiated again this year. Receipt of
Base dues by close of business at the October 9 th
makes you eligible for free base dues for the year 2005!
The trip to the Naval Nuclear Power Training Facility during the National convention has been cancelled due the heightened alert. Those who have signed up for this trip will be offered a refund or credit towards another trip – your choice.
Nominations for base officers must be received between September 11 th
meeting and closing of the October 9 th meeting. Elections will be held between the October 9 th
meeting and closing of the November 13 th
meeting.
The results will be released at the December meeting and base officers will be sworn in at the January 8, 2005 meeting.
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A volunteer to handle up-date of the Membership database was requested and Jim Chenvert volunteered his services.
Executive Leadership Meeting – 4 August 2004
The EXCOM Meeting was held at 1900 at the American Legion Post 176, Attendees were: Base Commander,
Ray Stone; Acting Vice Commander, Tom Perrault; Past Base Commander, Tim Shannon; District 3
Commander, Ron Williams; Treasurer, Art Esposito; and Secretary, Mark Riethmeier
TOPICS DISCUSSED: o The Base Storekeeper, Lou Maruzo, has obtained four Garrison caps came in for Dex Armstrong, Tim
Shannon, Tom Perrault and Ron Williams. o Ray Stone presented a donation to American Legion Post 176 post commander for $180. NOVA has provides a check to the Post at a rate of $90 per 6-month period for the privilege of use of the facilities.
This payment to brings us to July 04. o Outside organizations advertise in other base newsletters. The membership needs to decide and vote on the amount of kickback the base should receive for running ads in the One MC.
o The Base Secretary will contact Tom Denton to see if he can supply low-resolution photos of some of his products so that they can be included in our One MC.
o A welcome aboard for Admiral Donald as the new head of Naval Reactors and hail and farewell for
Admiral Bowman. The event for the admirals and their wives needs to be expedited.
o The Bylaws Rewrite committee has still provided no update after two months! o Long-term plan: Base Secretary to supply current copy to EXCOM members. Captain Portner of
PMS435 is currently scheduled to speak at the September meeting on non-penetrating masts and antennas. Norman Polmar is scheduled to speak at the October Meeting o Plank-Owner Certificates are in. The Base Secretary was asked to mail the last certificate to Bill Decker.
(The certificate was mailed August 7.) o New plastic membership cards are expected to be provided by USSVI National.
o Members-Only Contact list is available to all via password. (Contact any base officer for the password if needed.) o Nominations of Base Officers.
o Early Bird Drawing for a chance for a free membership for next year.
o The next EXCOM is scheduled for 24 August.
Binnacle List: Please keep the following in your prayers. Ruri Wootten.
Birthdays For The Month of August
Michael LaMont
Joe Phoenix
Art Esposito
3 August
16 August
19 August
Susan Maruzo 24 August
The Base Chaplain read the benediction.
Lorraine Sargent
Mike Varone
Frances Burke
Angela Shilling
15 August
16 August
23 August
28 August
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A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and passed. The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 AM.
The 50/50 raffle was conducted. The winner received $57.00
Our Guest speaker for August was CAPT Brett Ayotte, USNR. CAPT Ayotte is submarine qualified and currently serves as the Program Manager for the ASDS project at Northrop Grumman. His briefing was an overview of the ASDS program, particularly the design, development and deployment of the dry submersible used to insert and extract SEAL teams.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
By Bob 'Dex' Armstrong
I am, was, and shall ever be a Diesel Boat Sailor. It could properly be said that I am too stupid to be a nuclear powered qualified man... We'll never know, because the only way you would get me on one of those sonuvabitches would take Chloroform and one helluva logging chain.
I went to sub school in '59. By that time, diesel boats had reached a stage where they were the Naval equivalent of a 95 year old call girl. They were failing and falling apart all over the place, and parts were no longer available. By cosmetics we kept the old girls going until the last snap of their garters... And we loved them.
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Rickover was an arrogant little sonuvabitch. The little weasel promoted, condoned and perpetuated friction between the conventional boat service and his little 'Merry Moonbeam Navy'. Today, nuke boats have come and gone, just like their diesel counterparts. Only thing is, outside of some long-range cruise missile Valentines, the entire nuke navy hasn't seen the combat service of a single WW II Balao or Tench boat. A cruise missile is the equivalent in manly expression of calling up the middle weight champion of the world on long distance phone service, to tell him you put dog crap in his mailbox. Sorry, but 'Red' Ramage, Slade Cutter and George White would have been lousy cruise missile boat sailors... They punched your lights out without going beyond their own zip code... And came home with a cigar box full of combat medals - Not gedunk, no-risk patrol pins.
It seems to me somehow, a submarine was never meant to rival ships of the Norwegian cruise lines. Hey, I watch the Discovery Channel... For years, I wondered why the milk and eggs never spoiled... In fact, I once set the world record for securing bulkhead flappers when the cook popped a 'blue egg' on the grill! I said to myself,
"How are those guys drinking milk on day 32 of one of them two month runs?" Simple. They carry cows... And chickens... In the after farm compartment. They probably trim ship by moving the herd.
We used to watch movies in the crew's mess. We elevated the projector on two Pyrex cereal bowls, and the screen was the size of the cover of Time magazine. On a good night, we could pack twenty guys in there. On a nuke boat, if you don't like the film, you can move to another theater, in another compartment... The only drawback being, if you come in late they make you sit in the balcony.
Nukes have beauty parlors, pool halls and Bingo night. The old oil burners had two or three decks of cards so damn dog-eared that guys in Maneuvering Room could figure out what hands were being delt just by listening to the cards being shuffled over the XJA.
I know that living in close proximity to the reactor on a nuke boat will not shrink one's testicles... The Navy says it... Science says it... And William Jefferson Clinton will give you his word, and we all know how reliable that is. Still, they've never explained the voice change of the 'Buck Rodgers' fleet.
No, I don't want to ride any submarine named for characters appearing on past or present postage stamps, or negotiable currency, or any place found on a AAA TripTik. At New London, we were taught submarines were named for fish and other denizens of the deep, not Al Gore and East Jeezus, Minnesota.
We had one crew - total accountability. When equipment screwed up, the old man knew exactly who to light up.
It was not uncommon to see boat sailors with smoking hip pockets. There wasn't any of this 'Blue crew - Gold crew', 'He said - She said', bullshit either.
And another thing... The nuke boats paint big black dots all over their scope fairings... What the hell for?
Camouflage??? Now, who's this gonna fool? A big contraption sticking up in the middle of the gahdam ocean with big black polka dots all over it. Do they actually think that somewhere on the globe there are folks stupid enough to collectively mistake that scope for a speckled trout?
I'm sure glad that I was fortunate enough to ride boats before Dorothy and the Wizard moved in...
Maybe we were the lads from the wrong side of the tracks. Maybe we did hot sack, drink coffee with oil slick rainbows floating in it, smelled like the bottom of an iguana cage, and lived on sea store smokes and dirty books. At least we weren't required to drop our skivvies every night and take caliper readings on our fixtures of manhood.
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(For other “hair-raising” adventures by Dex, go to: http://www.olgoat.com/substuff/abr.html
A report presented as witnessed by the NOVA Base Historian – Mark Riethmeier
As a member of the Submarine Directorate of the Naval Sea Systems Command, some fellow employees and I were fortunate to obtain tickets for the Christening ceremonies of the Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Texas,
(SS-775) at Northrop-Grumman, Newport News on 31 July 2004.
Speakers at the Christening ceremonies included Thomas Schievelbein (President NGNN); John Casey
(President EB Corp); Jo Ann Davis (House of Representatives – VA); Gordon R. England (Secretary of the
Navy), ADM Frank Bowman (Director, Naval Reactors); Senator Kat Bailey Hutchison (TX); and the First
Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush.
As the First Lady, Laura Bush, approached the podium, she was welcomed with a long lasting, standing innovation. Senator Hutchison recommended (due to experience) that Mrs. Bush should try to make contact on the first attempt. The President’s only remark was that the First Lady should not miss! The First Lady said that she has observed many baseball games and was ready for the task at hand. With that, Mrs. Bush broke the bottle on the first try!
Despite the temperature, the event was worth every minute!
- Mark J. Riethmeier
A report presented by the NOVA Base Historian – Mark Riethmeier
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VIRGINIA Getting Underway VIRGINIA on Alpha Trials
The VIRGINIA is the newest class of attack submarine. VIRGINIA, for those unaware, is the boat we sponsor.
The class submarine has a displacement of 7,835 tons, is 377 feet long and has a beam of 34 feet. She has four
21-inch torpedo tubes and 12 vertical launch tubes for specifically Tomahawk land-attack missiles.
Two formerly competitive shipyards accomplished a joint construction effort. General Dynamics Electric Boat constructed the forward section, while Northrop-Grumman Newport News constructed the after section.
VIRGINIA was christened on 16 August 2003. Her sponsor was Lynda Johnson Robb and the key speaker was
Senator George Allen. She is currently conducting Sea Trials; successfully completing her Alpha Trials.
Ships in the Class are VIRGINIA (SSN-774), TEXAS (SSN-775), HAWAII (SSN-776), NORTH CAROLINA
(SSN-777) and just assigned, NEW HAMPSHIRE (SSN-778).
The following is additional information provided to base members but not presented at the monthly meeting.
For those interested in becoming a member of the American Legion, membership dues are $24 per year at Post
176.
A source for the USSVI vest obtained is Bob DeVore. It is high quality with a base cost of $70.00. USSVI emblem, personal name, boat names and hull numbers are extra. Bob DeVore can be reached at 502-538-7853.
His address is: Bob DeVore, 1361 Stringer Lane, Mt. Washington, KY 40047 e-mail: Bobdevore74@hotmail.com
The Submarine Ship’s Store,
301 Whitworth Dr., Culpepper, VA 22701
Phone: (540) 727-7610 (Fax: (800) 227-3099)
Lou Maruzo, http://www.subshipstore.com
, e-Mail: Lou@subshipstore.com
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Garrison Cap W/SubVets Logo
& Three (3) Embroidered Lines Of
Text Sizes 7, 7-1/4, 7-3/8, 7-1/2, 7-
3/4 $30.00
Ball Cap W/Submarine Veteran Patch &
Base Name (Up To Two Lines)
Embroidered On The Back
$17.00
USSVI Patches
Large $11.00, Medium $5.00,
Mini $4.00
Submarine Veteran Life Member
Patch
$5.00
Submarine Veteran Logo License Plate
$8.00
Submarine Veteran Logo Flag
$75.00
Submarine Veteran Logo T-
Shirt
Medium - White $12.00
Large - Gray $12.00
XL - Gray $12.00
XXL - Gray or White $14.00
XXXL - Gray or White
$16.00
Submarine Veteran Logo Decal
$2.00
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Submarine prints are available through Tom Denton. I wanted to include some low resolution pictures so you can see what these prints look like, but all images on the website were copy protected. Tom has prints of Diesel
Subs, Fast Attacks, 41 for Freedom, Trident, British Fleet, Submarine Rescue, Lighthouses and some skimmer stuff (if you’re into that sort of thing). You can view available prints at http://www.submarineart.com
, write him at: Tom Denton, 8629 Discovery Blvd., Walkersville, MD 21793, or contact him at (301) 845-0049 or e-Mail: gcmfish@juno.com
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APPLICATION FOR ALL NEW, RENEWAL, or TRANSFER MEMBERSHIPs
"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 Government."
I subscribe to the creed of the United States Submarine Veterans Inc., and agree to abide by all Bylaws, Regulations, and Procedures governing the Unites States Submarine Veterans, Inc., so long as they do not conflict
ANNUAL DUES:
$30 (1st year) - $20 (subsequent years) with my military or civil obligations.
I will furnish further proof of my eligibility for membership if required.
ANNUAL DUES COVER BOTH BASE
AND NATIONAL USSVI
ORGANIZATIONAL DUES
Signature __________________________________________________________________
NAME:____________________________________________________________________
DATE: ________/_________/_______(MM/DD/YY)
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________
CITY:_____________________________________________________________________ STATE: _____________ ZIP:_______________
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA (New Members / Updates)
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY): _________/_________/____________ E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________
Telephone: (h) ___________________________________; (w) ___________________________________; (c) ___________________________________
Date First Enl. /Comm. (MM/DD/YY):______/______/_______ Date Discharged (MM/DD/YY):_______/_______/_______
Total Years of Service: ________________ Highest Rate / Rank Attained: ________________________ Retired (Y/N)? _______
Qual Boat: _______________________________________________ Hull#__________________ Yrs. (YY/YY) ________/_______
Qual Rate / Rank___________________________ Qual Date: (MM/YY): ____________/_____________
Other Boats: _________________________________________ Hull# ________________ Yrs. (YY/YY) _______/_______
Other Boats: _________________________________________ Hull# ________________ Yrs. (YY/YY) _______/_______
Other Boats: _________________________________________ Hull# ________________ Yrs. (YY/YY) _______/_______
Other Boats: _________________________________________ Hull# ________________ Yrs. (YY/YY) _______/_______
Spouse's Name: _____________________________________________; Spouse's Birthday (MM/DD): ____________/____________
(Continue on reverse if necessary)
Applicants serving on active duty are requested to provide a permanent address through which they may be contacted.
Just bring it to a meeting, or Check the website at the Top of This Page for email addresses
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· Past the light at Commerce St, Old Keene Mill Rd expands to 5 lanes
· Continue East, stay to the Right, continue past Spring Rd
· Pass Springfield Methodist Church and a Mobil station on the Right
· Just before the overpass (I-95), turn Right on Springfield Blvd
· Turn Right into American Legion Post 176 parking lot
· Pass the through the 395/495/95 interchange, move to the Right
· Take exit 169B (sign 'SPRINGFIELD W 644')
· Stay to the Left and Pass Brandon and Backlick
· Turn Right on Bland (by sign 'TO S 617, TO 7900')
· Turn Right at the first light and cross over Veterans’ Bridge
· Turn Right at the Springfield Blvd light at base of the bridge
· Immediate Left into American Legion Post 176 parking lot
· Take 95 SOUTH exit
· Take exit 169B (sign 'SPRINGFIELD W 644')
· Pass Brandon and Backlick
· Turn Right on Bland (by sign 'TO S 617, TO 7900')
· Turn Right at the first light and cross over Veterans’ Bridge
· Turn Right at the Springfield Blvd light at base of the bridge
· Immediate Left into American Legion Post 176 parking lot
· Take Springfield exit 169 (Stay Left for exit 169B onto Old Keene Mill Rd)
· After passing under I-95, immediately move to the Right lane
· Turn Right on Bland (by sign 'TO S 617, TO 7900')
· Turn Right at the first light and cross over Veterans’ Bridge
· Turn Right at the Springfield Blvd light at base of the bridge
· Immediate Left into American Legion Post 176 parking lot
· After passing under I-95, immediately move to the Right lane
· Turn Right on Bland (by sign 'TO S 617, TO 7900')
· Turn Right at the first light and cross over Veterans’ Bridge
· Turn Right at the Springfield Blvd light at base of the bridge
· Immediate Left into American Legion Post 176 parking lot
Northern Virginia Base
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