USS Samuel Gompers 2027 New Orleans Reunion - UPDATED 10/05/26


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USS SAMUEL GOMPERS VETERANS Association Membership


click here for Membership Form

The USS Samuel Gompers Veterans Association has been established and membership is open to all of the Officers and Crew who served aboard her as well as their families. We are a 501 (c) (19) nonprofit organization and our membership fees and donations are tax deductible as provided by law.



USS Samuel gompers Veterans Association Executive Board &
Reunion Committee Members



Association President



Jay Frascone
HT2 1988-1993



Vice President



Mindy Bernhardt
RM2 1985-11987



Financial Secretary/Treasurer



Michaelanne Huffer
Seaman 1991-1992



Reunion Committee Chairperson



Mary Snider
EN2 1982-86 & 1990-93



Reunion Coordinator




michele walker
MM3 1990-1994



Reunion Committee Member



Nola Lopez



Reunion Committee Member




Michelle cordero



Reunion Committee Member



Laurie Milam
HT2 1982-1987



Reunion Committee Members

Honorary Sailors!



Rodney huffer & Ember



Reunion Committee Members




Suzie Sterzinger
SIMA ALAMEDA
and Rich Sterzinger



click here for the USS samuel Gompers Veterans association bylaws



The primary mission of the USS Samuel Gompers Veterans Association is to reunite shipmates, renew friendships, and cultivate a strong fellowship among the Officers and Crew by holding reunions at various locations throughout the country.



Anchor's Aweigh! Next Stop: New Orleans!

It's time to gather the crew! Pass this message on to all of your shipmates...especially those who aren't on social media too often!


All Officers and Crew from Plank Owner to Decom Crew , their family and friends are welcome to attend! Registration forms are available under the registration tab! We will be posting updates here on the site and on facebook and instagram!