WELCOME ABOARD
THIS IS THE HOMEPAGE WEBSITE OF USS FDR CV 42 REUNION, INC.
ATTACK AIRCRAFT CARRIER 1945-1977
CLICK HERE Latest Newsletter
Please Note: the 6yr/$50 dues deal DOES NOT go into effect until Jan. 1, 2024.
See more infomation in the Summer Newsletter about the 2024 "Three Sisters Reunion" in San Diego, CA
Click "Reunion Photos" tab above to view photos from the San Atonio Reunion (as well as other past reunions). Many other photos are available on the USS FDR Group Facebook Page
CLICK HERE for San Antonio photos
Shipmate needs your help CLICK HERE
Interested in a video of your Med Cruise? All the details available HERE
Two Bell Ceremony at the newly restored FDR Memorial at Naval Station Mayport July 29, 2021. CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Len Gaffga explains how to fly military space vailable Click Here to read or Here to watch
All of the FDR's Flag Officiers are now listed on FDR Stats and History tab at the top.
Credit card scams discovered by George Thumudo READ (please note when you click on read it will download the story; click the downloaded file to read)
Paul Ghysels has share a video of a final tribute to Rosie which he found on vimeo.com Check it out HERE
Two new "tabs" at the top of the page. "The Legal Stuff" which has Minutes, By-Laws, and Treasurer's Reports. "Computer Corner" has useful information many may find helpful. I've also rearranged the Reunion Photos by year which makes them easier to navigate.
Two of our shipmates have been kind enough to share stories of their adventures while aboard Rosie.
Len Gaffga's Stories are HERE and Skip Moyer has sent us a story HERE
WELCOME ABOARD TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Richard Pratt (Wife Dorothy) OE Div. 1969-72 Ocala, FL
Stephen Freehan (Wife Deborah) E Div. 1971-74 Milford, MA
Leo Kowalski (Wife Marie) AMID 1970-1972 Philadelphia, PA
Frank Gonzales CR Div. 1965 Kennesaw, GA
Anthony Vargus (Wife Stella) CS Div. San Antonio, TX
Robert Outwin (Wife Chris) V-4 Div. 1960-1964 Muskegon, MI
Bill Whisenant VF-11 1961/1963 Joppa, AL
Jim Thibodeaux (Wife Shelia) Supply 1968-72 Carencro, LA
Frank Dango R Div. 1973-1975 Wilmington, MA
Royce Bryan (Wife Donna) V-3 Div. 1975-77 NY
Dennis Hicks (Wife Gayle) R Div. 1972-76 Berea, OH
Joe Saindon (Wife Lila) Nav 1968-70 Buxton, ME
Vincent Cirillo (Wife Maryann) R Div. 1964-69 NY
Douglas Scott (Wife Dianna) B Div. 1974-1977 Newbern, NC
Lyle Nevins (Wife Brandi B Div 1975-1977 Adel, IA
John Petta (Wife Joan) 2nd Div. 1975-1977 Holyoke, MA
Bob Rooney (Wife Mary) CS Div 1962-64 Myrtle Beach, SC