The USS ANNAPOLIS Association is Growing
Since the Association’s inception over 13 years ago, it has grown to 315 members as of October 2011. For those of you that have spread the word, the Association thanks you for your efforts.

In the beginning and before the Internet was widely used, the scuttlebutt went out by friends spreading the word by mouth, letters and phones calls. However, as of late, the Internet has provided the forum to nearly double its size to what it has become in just a few short years.

The Benefits of Joining the Association

Joining the Annapolis Association is primarily to foster and renew friendships. Members not only have access to public information that so many have used to find old shipmates, but also provides access to information that is not made public.

Members also have access to information such as addresses and telephone numbers. Other information may be available if the existing member provides additional to share. The members of the association maintain and restrict some information due to privacy concerns.

The USS Annapolis (AGMR-1) Association Reunion was held in Norfolk, Va and was another successful event. The final two days consisted of a red carpet tour of the Naval Station and a banquet to honor Captain John Rowan, the Annapolis' first command officer...

Reunion Toured Norfolk Naval Station

The 2011 USS Annapolis Reunion toured the Norfolk Naval Station on the 14th of October and went beyond all expectations and was due to the US Navy rolling out the red carpet. The tour begin at the US Naval Station with LT Lauren McCabe serving as the official host and guide for the Annapolis Association crew and their guests. MC1 Joshua Wahl was the official Navy photographer to cover the events of the day and the banquet the next evening.

The Annapolis’ Associations first tour stop on the Naval station was at the Naval Computer Telecommunications Area Master Master Station, Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) to see how communications had changed since the 1960’s era. Hosted by Captain Danelle Barrett of NCTAMS, the Annapolis crew was provided an outstanding tour of the communications center with all walking away with an appreciation of how communications has evolved.

The tour group was provided refreshments upon arrival and allowed to see the new uniforms sailors wear in today’s Navy. In addition, four sailors provided a detailed briefing on how their careers progressed and how training is administrated. Mr. Don Owens, senior civilian and a retired Naval officer at NCTAMS, provided a comparison on the differences between communications of the 1960’s to the technical and work flow process aspects of the 21th century. He also provided a tour of the technical division, message center and other areas of today’s communications technologies

View Official US Navy NCTAMS Press Release here

Having Trouble with the Web Site?

The Webmaster of the USS Annapolis Association has received email within the last year from three crew members experiencing problems accessing the web site.

If you have experienced problems and have not contacted the Webmaster, then the information below may help.

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Due to the growing popularity of Google Chrome as an alternative to MS Internet Explorer, the Webmaster is considering making internal changes to allow the web site take take advantage of Chrome's features. In the meantime, the USS Annapolis Association web site is only compatible with MS Internet Explorer Version 6 and above.

If you experience any problems, do contact the webmaster.

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The Association web site is developed using HTML, CSS, Javascript, Microsoft Media Player, and Perl.

Periodically the Association web site is verified by several computer consultants experienced in web site development.

If you use a browser that is not defined above, you will get unpredictable and undesirable results.

Association Needs Your Photos

The USS Annapolis Association is always looking to expand its photo gallery to all and to maintain the history of the Annapolis. However, it takes your photos to do so. If you have digital photos you wish to share, then complete this page.

If your photos are not in digital form, simply take your digital camera and snap your picture(s) as close as the camera allows without getting out of focus. Then submit your photos or email them to the webmaster.

After lunch at the Breezy Point Officers Club, the Annapolis Reunion members were treated to a tour of the new USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7). Greeted by the ships executive officer, Captain Grady Banister, a tour was conducted of the amphibious decks, the ships medical & dental departments, damage control, machine shop, the ships public affairs spaces, and living quarters with a final tour stop on the ships flight deck. Each area was presented by various enlisted and officers of the ship’s crew.

2011 Reunion Honors Captain John Rowan

The high-light of the 2011 Reunion was the banquet the final night. It begin with BM3 Cody Sheppard piping Captain Rowan on-board with eight members of the original crew serving as “side boys.” After a short social period the meal was served followed by guest speaker Captain Danelle Barrett (NCTAMS) presenting Captain Rowan a gift that represented the present day NCTAMS and then presented him a new uniform cap embroidered with the Annapolis’ name. The evening’s program was closed with Captain Rowan being presented a special cake in his honor. The remainder of the evening was filled with comradery and reminiscing with the Captain.
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Captain Rowan was piped onboard by BM3 Sheppard in his honor at the beginning of the banquet.