What is the future of USS Little Rock LCS9 ?At the present time the commissioning of USS Little Rock LCS9 is seen as the ship's only "bright moment" prior to her being decommissioned at Mayport Naval Station Florida at the end of March this year. At a media briefing almost a year ago the Navy announced that nine Freedom-class LCS's would be decommissioned as a consequence of design flaws which have crippled the ships from the start. "That's a lot of money going, literally, right down the drain," said Mike Vogel, president of the Buffalo Lighthouse Association. "It was a very expensive ship that had all kinds of potential, and it was certainly an honor to have it commissioned here in Buffalo. It's kind of heartbreaking to see it a little bit later being decommissioned and probably scrapped." The $762 billion defense budget for fiscal year 2023 included a request from the Navy to decommission 39 warships, including nine Freedom-class littoral combat ships. On the "bright side" there is "talk" at the Buffalo Naval Park of perhaps bringing LCS 9 back to Buffalo as a museum ship where she could give visitors a close-up look at modern Navy ship features. "We're going to certainly take a look at any opportunity that could possibly bring her back to Buffalo as a museum ship," Marzello said. "It would be an interesting opportunity to see a 1940s ship called the USS Little Rock versus a 2017 version... It didn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is a technological marvel." |
The legacy of the Little Rock and of her crew depends entirely on the strength of her Association. Your membership in the Association helps preserve this legacy and provides a solid network of crew members with whom to share our experiences and memories.
| Name | Rate/Rank | Yrs. On Board |
|---|---|---|
| • Miller, George F. 3/23 | Assoc. | Assoc. |
| • Puskey, Helen G. 2/23 | Assoc. | Assoc. |
| • Stewart, Mary Q. 2/23 | Assoc. | Assoc. |
| • Brown, Bud 2/23 | ET1 | 71-72 |
| • Drinkard, Gerald T. 2/23 | BT3 | 67-69 |
| Vinogradov, Angela M. 1/23 | Assoc. | Assoc |
| Name | Rate/Rank | Yrs. On Board |
|---|---|---|
| Suter, Jane 1/23 | Assoc. | Assoc |
| Deen, James R. 12/22 | SH3 | 72-74 |
| Thyne, John R. 12/22 | Assoc. | Assoc. |
| Hermesch, Kenneth F. 12/22 | RM3 | 67-69 |
| Roland, Ralph D. 11/22 | Assoc. | Assoc |
| • 00/00 |
Newest Members After a Member's name indicates the Month/Year they joined the Association. |
While some may consider it unlucky to have a woman aboard ship, the USS Little Rock Association feels just the opposite when it comes to having women as part of our group. In fact, the ladies of the Association have their own group within the organization. Click below to get the latest from the Auxiliary and check back often for updates on how this spirited group interacts with the Association.
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LITTLE ROCK SAILORS' "RECOLLECTIONS" Memories about life on the |
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REMEMBER WHEN...." "NOW THIS AIN'T NO LIE..." "ONCE UPON A TIME..." |
USS
LITTLE ROCK SAILORS' "ORAL HISTORIES" Official U.S. Navy transcripts |
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"LitComs" is the official newsletter of the USS Little Rock Association and is a benefit of your membership. LitComs now is transmitted via email. Members who do not have email addresses on file will receive their copy via post, within a week or so after the electronic edition is published. Members are welcome to submit informative articles for re-printing in LitComs. These may be sent to Frank Berglas (contact info at right). |
Frank
E. Berglas 63 Barnes Rd Stamford, CT 06902-1201 E-Mail: littlerockassn@yahoo.com |
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