USS Cavalla 2024 Reunion
SS/SSK/AGSS-244 and SSN-684
Join us on October 3-6, 2024 (events held October 4 & 5)
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2024
Join us on October 3-6, 2024 (events held October 4 & 5)
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2024
All USS Cavalla Reunion
October 3-6
2024
(events October 4 & 5)
October 3-6
2024
(events October 4 & 5)
Locaton:
Baymont by Wyndham Groton/Mystic
360 Route 12, Groton, CT 06340
Baymont by Wyndham Groton/Mystic
360 Route 12, Groton, CT 06340
Hello Shipmates, Family and Friends! We are excited to announce our reunion and hope you can join the celebration in person. If you wish to save the credit card processing fee, you can select "Pay by Check".
Who's Coming to the Reunion?
Once you register your name will appear below and if you added a photo it will also be shown
Hotel and Saturday Evening Event
Baymont by Wyndham Groton/Mystic, Connecticut 12, Groton, CT, USA
All attendees are responsible to make their own Hotel arrangements.
We have secured rooms at the Baymont Wyndham Groton-Mystic for our reunion. You are free to book rooms if you wish at this point. Just mention the Cavalla reunion. You need to book two nights to get these rates. The rates also include a buffet breakfast. Call the hotel at: 860-912-1370
10/3/24: $89 plus tax, $102.35 total
10/4/24: $149 plus tax, $171.35 total
10/5/24: $184 plus tax, $211.60 total
Total for all three nights, $485.30
We have secured rooms at the Baymont Wyndham Groton-Mystic for our reunion. You are free to book rooms if you wish at this point. Just mention the Cavalla reunion. You need to book two nights to get these rates. The rates also include a buffet breakfast. Call the hotel at: 860-912-1370
10/3/24: $89 plus tax, $102.35 total
10/4/24: $149 plus tax, $171.35 total
10/5/24: $184 plus tax, $211.60 total
Total for all three nights, $485.30
Friday Evening Event
USSVI Groton Base Function Hall
40 School St, Groton, CT 06340
40 School St, Groton, CT 06340
Join us on Friday night for a casual event. Will include a reception, dinner and guest speaker.
Friday Day Event and Saturday Memorial Service
USS Nautilus Museum at the Groton Sub Base
1 Crystal Lake Rd, Groton, CT 06340
1 Crystal Lake Rd, Groton, CT 06340
The Friday daytime Events will be on Sub Base. Details in the planning stage and are subject to changes. The Saturday Memorial Service will take place at the Nautilus Museum.
USS Cavalla SS/SSK/AGSS -244 and USS Cavalla SSN-684
Special Challenge Coin
Special Challenge Coin
Our very own Bob Thompson has been working to design and manufacture a special Challege Coin for our reunion. One side of the coin will represent the 244 boat and the other the 684 boat. Every registered attendee will receive a coin and additional coins will be available for purchase. Check back soon for images of the design.
Speakers
We are blessed to have two excellent speakers that will talk at different times during the reunion.
Frank Hood
NAVY SUBMARINE OFFICER AND AUTHOR
Frank Hood served as a JO on the USS Seahorse (SSN 669) in the late 60's to early 70's. His story was captured in "Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots" published in 2018.
After that book, he and his brother Charles, have co-authored 7 more books, each with true stories of our US Submarine Force.
Their website (www.subtales.com) and FB page (www.facebook.com/2hoodssubbook) contain the many hundreds of stories they have collected.
The Hood brothers have donated $52,000 to the USSVI Scholarship Fund from the proceeds of the books, and they just recently donated 2 of the books to every active boat in the fleet, so today's submariners can find out what it was like back in the day.
After that book, he and his brother Charles, have co-authored 7 more books, each with true stories of our US Submarine Force.
Their website (www.subtales.com) and FB page (www.facebook.com/2hoodssubbook) contain the many hundreds of stories they have collected.
The Hood brothers have donated $52,000 to the USSVI Scholarship Fund from the proceeds of the books, and they just recently donated 2 of the books to every active boat in the fleet, so today's submariners can find out what it was like back in the day.
Dan Rossler
Retired Navy Captain
Dan recently retired after 40 years of active service as the Commander of the Submarine support group at Groton, CT. But some of us know Dan as an Electrician Mate on the Cavalla in the 80s.
During his time in the Navy, Capt. Rossler was designated as a limited duty officer (LDO), an officer of the United States Navy who was selected for commissioning based on skill and expertise, with strong specific technical knowledge and seasoned leadership. And in Aug. 2019, he was awarded the “Silver Eagle” – an honor bestowed upon the senior-most LDO in the Navy. The “Silver Eagle” was created in 2002 in recognition of the dedicated careers of LDO personnel. As tradition holds, the senior-most LDO in the Navy assumes the mantle of “Silver Eagle” and maintains possession of a two-foot tall eagle statuette until that officer retires from active service and passes along the honor.
Captain Rossler’s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (five awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (six awards).
During his time in the Navy, Capt. Rossler was designated as a limited duty officer (LDO), an officer of the United States Navy who was selected for commissioning based on skill and expertise, with strong specific technical knowledge and seasoned leadership. And in Aug. 2019, he was awarded the “Silver Eagle” – an honor bestowed upon the senior-most LDO in the Navy. The “Silver Eagle” was created in 2002 in recognition of the dedicated careers of LDO personnel. As tradition holds, the senior-most LDO in the Navy assumes the mantle of “Silver Eagle” and maintains possession of a two-foot tall eagle statuette until that officer retires from active service and passes along the honor.
Captain Rossler’s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (five awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (six awards).
Memorial Service, and Tolling of The Bell Ceremony 2024
Join us in honoring our shipmates on eternal patrol at the Memorial Service on Saturday, October 6th held at USS Nautilus Park. We will have a Tolling of the Bell ceremony in remembrance of our lost shipmates.
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
General George Patton
- Honor and Remember those that served -
Toll The Bell for...
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Check back for shipmates to be honored
- Rest easy shipmates, you stand relieved...we have the watch -
Email [email protected] about list updates or to request a special remembrance for a shipmate at the ceremony.
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
General George Patton
- Honor and Remember those that served -
Toll The Bell for...
- Rest easy shipmates, you stand relieved...we have the watch -
Email [email protected] about list updates or to request a special remembrance for a shipmate at the ceremony.
Reunion Events Schedule
thursday, October 3
Early Arrival
Arrive early to the reunion and relax or volunteer and help setup for the reunion - meals and entertainment are on your own.
Thursday, October 3
Registration & Ships Store
Join us in the registration room to pickup you badge and welcome aboard package.
Location and Time is still TBD, may be at the hotel or at USSVI Groton Base
Location and Time is still TBD, may be at the hotel or at USSVI Groton Base
friday, October 4
Sub base Groton events
Open to all attendees and guests - please join us at the Groton Sub base. Look for updates as these events are all TBD.
friday, October 4
Friday reception and buffet - 5pm to 9pm at USSVI Groton Base
Only Open to those attendees and guests that registered and paid.
saturday, october 5
Memorial Service and Toll the Bell ceremony at Seawolf Park - 10-11am (arrive by 945am)
Open to all attendees and guests - Recommend departing the hotel or the park by 915am to arrive by 945am. Any shipmates that need a ride please meet in the lobby by 9am for 915am departure.
saturday, october 5
USS Cavalla 2024 Reunion Buffet - 5pm to 9pm
Baymont Wyndham Hotel, Groton, CT
Only open to those attendees and guests that registered and paid - please join us in the banquet room for our main reunion event. Opening remarks, prayer, buffet meal followed by our keynote and other speakers and closing remarks.
Only open to those attendees and guests that registered and paid - please join us in the banquet room for our main reunion event. Opening remarks, prayer, buffet meal followed by our keynote and other speakers and closing remarks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any hotel accommodations other than Baymont Wyndham Groton-Mystic nearby?
There are many hotels in Groton, CT area. You can easily search the web or any of the popular travel websites.
Do you need any volunteers to help out?
We can definitely use extra help during the reunion. If you'd like to lend your shipmates a hand please email us below.
Who should I contact if I have any questions?
If you have additional questions please email us at [email protected] or call one of the reunion coordinators at the numbers listed below.
Frank Harrington: 978-335-7724
Frank Harrington: 978-335-7724
