U.S.S.Belleau Wood (CVL-24)
Association of Shipmates
PO Box 759
Port Richey, FL 34673-0759
(727) 848-5409
Organized at Endicott, NY in 1984 by the 77 ship's company & air groups personnel present at that first reunion of USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24). By-laws were subsequently adopted and non-profit status obtained from the IRS.
The Association voted annual dues of $12 per calendar year and mandated annual reunions. Make checks payable to USS Belleau Wood and send to the above address. Paid up members receive a membership card and periodic newsletters as well as information on forthcoming reunions.
In 1998 the Association voted to include ship's company & air groups personnel (and former) of USS Belleau Wood LHA-3. They are invited to join and participate in the management of the current successful Association. We believe their participation will ensure the longevity of the "Belleau Wood" name, and that future generations will be aware of the great contributions that were made by CVL-24 and LHA-3 to keep American free.