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The USS Intrepid Former Crewmember Association*
Officially known as The USS Intrepid Association, Inc.

 

The Official Site of the USS Intrepid (CV, CVA, CVS-11)
 WWII Aircraft Carrier
 
Now serving our nation as...
 
The USS Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum 
                 ... for those who served with pride and dedication.               

 

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*ASSOCIATION PURPOSE :

 

The U.S.S Intrepid Association, Inc. was established to promote and assist in the preservation and remembrance of our gallant ship, the U.S.S. Intrepid (CV, CVA, CVS-11) and to honor all those who served on her.

OBJECTIVE :

 

  • Assist the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in every way possible to preserve and maintain our ship.
  • Organize reunions so that former crewmembers and their descendants may visit the ship regularly and meet with

              former shipmates.

  • Maintain memorial displays and organize memorial services, as appropriate, to remember those who have 

              made the supreme sacrifice.

  • Organize other events, such as Christmas parties for disadvantaged children, anniversaries of WWII events,

              fleet week activities, etc., as to enhance the public awareness of Intrepid.

  • Maintain an organization of former crewmembers and their descendents throughout the world to permit them to

              remain in touch with their ship and all activities involving her.

  • Publish newsletter venues on a regular basis informing all members of the activities involving the Intrepid and 

              their Association.

  • Raise funds as necessary to support the programs of the Association. 
  • Grant scholarships, as appropriate, to deserving descendents of former crewmembers.
  • Sponsor and organize any other activities to help attain the objectives stated as our purpose.

             The power of the Association resides in its members.  These powers are exercised           

                      on behalf of the Membership by an elected Board of Directors.                             

MEMBERSHIP : - ELIGIBILITY - Application 

 

A.  Any person who was attached to the USS INTREPID (CV, CVA, CVS11) during its time of active service, in a 

      permanent and/or temporary status, whether ship’s company, detachment, air group, squadron, or stall.

B.  A person who is or has been a member of the Armed Forces of the United States.

C.  Widows, spouses and family members of former crewmembers as outlined in A above.

D.  Honorary members as selected by the Board of Directors.

E.  Friends of the Association.

 

- Let Us Not Forget Those Who Have Gone Before Us -

MEMBERSHIP : - Application

 

The Membership Committee goal is to continually increase the membership of the Association, and Membership entitles Free Admission to the Intrepid Museum, for himself and a guest, during normal Museum Hours of Operation.

 

BENEFITS :

 

The KETCHER Bulletin  -  Invitation to Association Events  -  Eligibility for family members to receive College Scholarships  - Participation in the Association - use of Ship's Store - and This Association Website.

                            

All Former Crewmembers (FCMs), including Ship's Company; Detachment; Squadrons; Air Groups; Family members of FCMs; Musuem Volunteers and any Veteran of Any Branch of the United States Military are urged to join the USS Intrepid Association, Inc.

 

                                Membership Application 

 

      

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    "Fly a Piece of History in Your Town" Flag Program : 

 

The USS Intrepid Flag Program Committee provides 3' x 5' American Flags, made in America, for a nominal donation to anyone that makes a request (S/H included).

                

All flags are flown, individually, from the mast of the USS Intrepid and the exact time is recorded and reflected in a personalized Certificate of Authenticity that is provided with each flag.

POW/MIA Flags (3' x 5') are also available for a nominal donation to anyone that makes a request.

    Contact Flag Program *Chairman for an Order Form ...

 

  *Jack C. Hurff, 131 Cedar Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036

                   Email: jackch1@comcast.net 

    A Standard 9/11 Memorial Certificate

            is also available to anyone.

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