USS Salem
Association
Formed in 1989 by USS
Salem Plank owner R.M. ("Bob") Daniels, the USS Salem association is
an organization of former officers and crewmen of the USS Salem
CA-139.
The USS Salem
Association held its first reunion in 1989, and now holds an annual
reunion where former crewmembers meet to renew old acquaintances and
share good times. The USS Salem Association maintains an extensive
database. growing constantly, of former USS Salem crewmembers who
would like to keep in touch with their former crewmates. The
Association also publishes a newsletter bringing news of former
crewmembers, USS Salem herself, and other articles of interest to
the membership. "Original" USS Salem crewmembers also work aboard
the Salem once again, this time as volunteers, working to restore
the Pride of the Navy to her original glory.
The USS Salem
Association Memory Room on board the USS Salem is now open for
visitors. Located in the Captain's in-port cabin, the Memory Room
contains artifacts and memorabilia from the USS Salem and the men
who were her crew.
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