Fall Merch Drop! New items available in online ship store!
Just in time for the reunion in OKC, we are dropping some new merchandise in the online ship store – from cute bandanas for your favorite furry friend to stylish apparel for both men...
Author: Larisa Reilly-Thomas
2025 Reunion in Oklahoma City – Registration is now available online
Celebrate camaraderie at the 32nd USS Frank E. Evans Reunion in Oklahoma City, Sept 17–20, 2025. Join shipmates, family & friends for memorials, museums, game night, and special events. Register online or by mail—don’t miss this unforgettable gathering!
Press Coverage of the 3 June Memorial & Highway Dedication in Long Beach
There was some press coverage of yesterday’s memorial ceremony and highway dedication. The Long Beach Press Telegram published a pretty lengthy article with 16 photographs from the event: ABC7 was also present, and aired...
Task & Purpose Reports on the Fight for the Lost 74
Task & Purpose, a website dedicated to military news, recently published an article about the USS Frank E. Evans & the fight for recognition for the Lost 74. Matt White quotes several survivors and...
June 3 Memorials
Join us in remembering the Lost 74 on Tuesday, June 3rd. Memorial ceremonies will be held in four locations: Long Beach, CA 10:00 AM Shoreline Park, 200 Aquarium Way, RSVP to Donna Kraus This...
Easily Renew Your USS Frank E. Evans Membership Online
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new online platform for renewing membership dues! This user-friendly website will make it easier and more convenient for you to keep your membership active. Here...
Seventy-Four
As many of you are aware, Bill Thibeault has made a film, “Seventy-Four” to tell the story of the USS Frank E. Evans. As with any tragedy, a film about an event such as...
Remembering the USS Frank E. Evans: A Call to Action
We need your help. The time to recognize the names of the 74 sailors who lost their lives on the USS Frank E. Evans is long overdue. On June 3, 1969, the USS Evans...
Support the Lost 74 Memorial Bridge Signage Fund
Exciting News! The California legislature has approved the naming of the Highway 1 & Interstate 710 interchange and bridge in Long Beach! This interchange & bridge are a fitting memorial of the 74 sailors...
In Memoriam: Sailors, Family & Friends of the USS Frank E. Evans
In Memoriam for the sailors, family members, and friends of the USS Frank E. Evans that we have lost in the last year, as played at the Memorial Ceremony for the Reunion in Spokane.
