North Carolina Submarine Veterans

Veterans Day Parade Asheboro, North Carolina
2024-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
This one hour parade draws a large crowd every year to Downtown Asheboro. The parade will take place down parts of Church Street and Sunset Avenue.
North Carolina Submarine Veterans from Nathanael Greene and Tarheel Bases are invited to ride the Torpedo Float in the parade.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dinner -December 7th, 2024
2024-12-07 05:30 - 22:00 | NC State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Shipmates:
Wednesday, November 27 is the fast-approaching deadline for me to receive your registration and check.
Please let me know if you are planning to attend, but your mailed registration will not reach me by Wednesday, November 27, mail is moving slower these days.

Our guest speaker is fellow Submariner Captain Wesley Bringhim, Special Assistant to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, speaking on the topic of fleet construction and readiness.
Over 20 great door prize offerings, bring plenty cash to participate and to enjoy the cash bar.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dinner to be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, 5PM.
Please complete the attached registration form, enclose your check and mail to me.
Complete details are on the registration form.
Dinner location is the NC State University Club – 4200 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27606

Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade
2024-12-08 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for the 2024 Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade!
The USS Bass crew from Tarheel and Old North State Bases
Experience a unique parade that travels throughout the Historic Downtown Fuquay District. With over 80 floats and/or vehicles, this parade draws a huge crowd from Fuquay-Varina and all across surrounding municipalities. This parade always draws a huge crowd.

Expected Attendance: 1,500+
Date: December 8, 2024
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Historic Downtown Fuquay District

2025 NC SubVets Burnsville Memorial Service
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Big Lynn Lodge, Little Switzerland, NC, 10860 Hwy. 226A, Little Switzerland,, NC, 28749, United States
2025 Burnsville Registration
Once again it is time to hold the annual memorial service May 16 – 18 on Moonshine Mountain outside of Burnsville. NC. This memorial service has been held annually since 2003, when the Tarheel Chapter (USSV-WWII) and tthe Tarheel Base first met there to dedicate this memorial. It was built by TMC(SS)) Flowers, a WWII subvet who served on the USS Gato (SS-212) during WWII.
So consider attending this memorial service this year and spend a great weekend at the Big Lynn Lodge. The registration form is attached as well as the information for the Big Lynn Lodge.
Chuck Jensen
2025 Burnsville Service Registration Form Big Lynn Lodge Map

Thomasville Memorial Day Parade
2025-05-26 08:30 - 12:00
The Mk-14 Torpedo Float has been entered in this year’s parade. The time for parade to start is 9:00am which is earlier then previous years. So those who plan to participate this year, you need to be at the staging area by 8:30am. The staging area and near by parking on East Main Street is shown on attachment 1.
If you are coming to Thomasville using I-85, attachment 2 shows the suggest route to the staging area. NC 109 will be blocked at West Main Street. So heading to East Main Street you need to use Julian Ave to East Main Street. This road bears to the right off of NC 109 just past the Sunrise Dinner on the left.
If you are coming to Thomasville using Business I-85, attachment 3 shows the suggest route to the staging area. NC 109 will be blocked before East Main Street. So heading towards East Main Street on NC 109 you need to turn left on to Unity Street and then right on to National Highway to East Main Street.
So once again, please reply to this email if you planning riding the Mk-14 Torpedo Float in the parade. The float holds 16 riders so lets have a good turnout.
Thanks,
Chuck
Attachments
Staging and Parking Location
Route from I-85 to Staging Area
Route from Business-85 to Staging Area
More Info

136th Annual Soldiers Reunion Parade - Catawba County, NC
2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30
The North Carolina Submarine Veterans have received an invitation to the 136th Soldiers Reunion Parade for Catawba County held in Newton, NC. We participated in the parade from 2005-2014 and there was always a great crowd. Frank Gardner will bring the torpedo float. for more information visit the Reunion website https://www.soldiersreunion.org/. Contact Joe Peek at ncsubvets.org@gmail.com if you can attend.

Duke Energy Military Appreciation Day
2025-10-22 09:00 - 17:00 | North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 25 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
It is that time again! We have been invited to participate in the military parade and stage our float at the NC State Fair.

Wednesday, October 22
Setup must be complete and all cars off the grounds by 0900
Staging for the parade begins at 0915 (staging behind the Martin Building)
Breakdown begins at 1700
Wade Cooper will be the point person for the day

We will have the same staging area as in the past (at the base of the large Ferris wheel along Hillsborough)

Please let me know if you are able to come out. Let me know if you can be there early, mid-day, or afternoon/breakdown. Also, let me know if you intend to participate in the parade.

Thank you,
Tom McFadden

Asheboro Veterans Day Parade Parking and Staging
2025-11-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Asheboro Downtown, S, Chuch Street, Asheboro, North Carolina
The parade starts at 4:00pm and we will need to be at our staging area not later than 3:30pm. Our area is spot #50, 51, & 52 located on South Church Street. This location is at the corner of W Kivett St & S Church St in front of Alcare Insurance.
There is a parking area located at the corner of Lanier Avenue & S. Church Street.

2025 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dinner
2025-12-06 17:00 - 22:00 | NC State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
It is that time of year! The attached is the Pearl Harbor Dinner registration form. The event is Saturday, December 6, at the same location (NC State University Club).
Our guest speaker is Matt Schecter. Matt is serving as the Submarine Force Command Master Chief working for Vice Admiral Gaucher, Commander Submarine Forces.
We will be having another amazing raffle. The stash of gifts is plenty so no donations are needed.
Please keep in mind, this event is open to all Sub Vets (all bases), all friends and family!
Registration Form: 2025 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dinner

2026 NC Subvets Burnsville Memorial Service at Moonshine Mountain
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Big Lynn Lodge, Little Switzerland, NC, 10860 Hwy. 226A, Little Switzerland,, NC, 28749, United States
Due to in-climate weather last year the service was held at the lodge. At latest update rooms were still available but going fast.
USS Asheville and Carolina Piedmont Bases always do a great job.
Lodge Information:
Big Lynn Lodge
10860 Hwy. 226A
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
2026 Registration Form

Thomasville's Memorial Day Parade
2026-05-25 08:30 - 11:00
For over 30 years Thomasville has hosted North Carolina Memorial Day Parade and Celebration It has become the largest such event in the Southeastern United States. Festivities typically include a parade, members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, military bands, paratroopers, Blackhawk helicopters, Vietnam era helicopters, participants from all branches of the armed forces, a keynote address from a high national-ranking military official, free hot dogs, drinks and much more

Route from I-85 to Staging Area 2026 Thomasville Memorial Day Parade
Once again on May 25th, the Nat Greene Base and possibility the Tarheel Base will be participating in Thomasville’s Memorial Day Parade. Attachment #1 is the brochure that lists all the activities associated with this Memorial Day Celebration.
Plans are that Frank Gardner will have the Mk-14 Torpedo Float at the parade staging area between 8:00am and 8:30am. Those subvets wanting to participate in this year’s parade need to be at the staging area by 9:00am. The float has room for 16 subvets to ride on it.
The staging area and nearby parking on East Main Street are shown on Attachment #2.

If you are coming to Thomasville using I-85, Attachment #3 Route from I-85 to Staging Area3 shows the suggested route to the staging area. NC 109 will be blocked at West Main Street. So, heading to East Main Street, you need to use Julian Avenue to East Main Street. This road bears to the right off of NC 109 just past the Sunrise Dinner on the left.
If you are coming to Thomasville on Business I-85 now designated as US 29, Attachment #4 Route from US-29 to Staging Areashows the suggested route to the staging area. NC 109 will be blocked before East Main Street. So, heading towards East Main Street on NC 109, you need to turn left onto Unity Street and then right onto National Highway to East Main Street.

Please reply to this email if you are planning on coming or call Frank at 757-582-0891, so we will know how many to expect will be there.

137th Soldiers Reunion Parade - Newton, NC
2026-08-20
Catawba County’s historic patriotic event, Soldiers Reunion, is when, for a week, in mid-August, its war veterans are honored through different family-oriented activities. The Soldiers Reunion began on July 4th, 1889, marking this year (2026) the 137 years that the festival has taken place. It is believed to be one of the longest-running patriotic celebrations, not based upon a holiday, in America. The 1889 gathering on the court square led to annual “Soldiers Reunions”, starting the popular patriotic event, then called “Old Soldiers Reunion”; the event then dropped the “old” part of its name, to the now known “Soldiers Reunion”, to better embrace veterans and soldiers of past and present times. Now the celebration continues to offer a variety of events, to honor our veterans and soldiers, that they and the community enjoy, many events of which are still centered around the ever popular 1924 Courthouse Square.
This event attracts tens of thousands of spectators to downtown Newton for a week of honor and remembering local veterans while stimulating the economic growth of the community. For more about the 5 days of events visit http://www.soldiersreunion.org
Submarine veterans wishing to ride the torpedo float in the parade will meet at was once Western Steer 334 SW Blvd, Newton, NC by 1700..

Nat Greene Base Annual Picnic - September 5th
2026-09-05 11:00 | Triad Park – Field of Honor, 9652 W. Main, Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
The Nat Greene Base Annual Picnic will be held September 5th at Triad Park, Shed #7 Muster at 11am. There will be a short ceremony followed by lunch around noon. Let Frank Gardner you plan to attend and the number of guests/family you plan to bring.
