Shipmates, Welcome Home! It’s been ten years since our first reunion in New Orleans in 2017. What a journey it has been. IC2 Timothy McCoy in Little Rock, AR, and BT3 Bobby Jacobs in San Diego, CA would talk about where everyone was, share laughs, and remember our challenging but memorable days onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). Sadly, they have both passed away. We were determined to make our plans a reality, and here we are today.

We’ve gathered in 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana; 2019 in Oakland, California; 2022 in Bremerton, Washington; 2024 in Norfolk, Virginia; and now here in Pensacola, Florida.

It’s been a pleasure to bring our shipmates together and share this brotherhood. You have helped turn this idea into a lasting reality.

Your Reunion Committee has worked hard to keep improving and help us make more great memories with the Western Pacific Vinson Reunion Association, Inc. We are committed to making this the best reunion yet! Welcome home, Carl Vinson—Pensacola 2026.

 

D. Lams, Chairman