1. the USS ARLINGTON Commissioning
11/8/2018 2:03 PM
Arlington County and
the USS ARLINGTON Commissioning
Jim Pebley and Frank O’Leary
Committee Vice Chair and Vice Chair for Finance & Events
USS ARLINGTON (LPD-24) Commissioning Committee
Tel: (703) or (703)
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2. The USS ARLINGTON LPD-24 The name commemorates the 9-11 victims
It honors Arlington’s First Responder Heroes
It recognizes Arlington, the County where the Pentagon is located
Built for amphibious operations:
Moving Marines, equipment, and supplies from the sea to shore
Navy Amphibious ships:
Rescue/Evacuate
Provide Disaster Relief
Project Power Ashore
Respond to needs directed
by the President

3. This Spring Ship’s arrival in Norfolk – 22 March 2013
Commissioning in Norfolk – 6 April 2013
Gala in evening, April 5th
Pre-commissioning breakfast
Ceremony and reception

4. The Commissioning Committee
Navy League – National Office
Navy League – Hampton Roads Council
Arlington County Representatives
Arlington Community Foundation
Arlington citizens
Pentagon victims groups
Members of the earlier USS ARLINGTON

5. The Committee’s Goals
Provide coordination between the Navy, the ship, and the County for the commissioning
Help with design and construction of the Tribute Room*
Organize and host pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
Raise the funds necessary to accomplish the goals above - $500,000!
* The “Tribute Room”, behind the bridge of our ship, will bear exposed steel girders from the Pentagon. The room will contain artifacts and memorabilia reflecting those who lost their lives and those who so heroically responded. A section of one wall will list those organizations and individuals who made the Tribute Room possible. By law, this room must be constructed by private funds.

6. Commissioning Sponsorship Levels
Patriot
$100
1 ticket to ANCC Reception
Listing on Commissioning Website
Listing in Commissioning Program
Commemorative Commissioning Coin
Lapel Pins
Honor
$5,000
4 tickets to ANCC Reception
4 inclusive VIP invites to Commissioning
Listing on Commissioning Website
Listing in Commissioning Program
Honorary Plank Owner Plaque
4 Commemorative Commissioning Coins
4 Lapel Pins
Never
Forget
Campaign
$100
Listing in Commissioning Program
Lapel Pins
Freedom
$1,000
This level of sponsorship is not included in the ANCC Reception event
2 tickets to ANCC Reception
2 preferred seats for Commissioning Ceremony only
Listing on Commissioning Website
Listing in Commissioning Program
2 Commemorative Commissioning Coins
2 Lapel Pins
Hero
$250
2 tickets to ANCC Reception
Listing on Commissioning Website
Listing in Commissioning Program
2 Commemorative Commissioning Coins
2 Lapel Pins

7. Our major Event Sponsors’ Reception Our Host Committee Includes
Thursday, January 31
at Army Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Drive ,
Arlington, Virginia
Our Host Committee Includes
Rear Admiral David Thomas, Commander of the Atlantic Fleet
Mrs. Donald Rumsfeld, Ship’s Sponsor
Governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell
Senator Jim Webb, Former Secretary of the Navy
Senator Mark Warner
Senator Tim Kaine
John Warner, Former Senator and Secretary of the Navy
Congressman James Moran
Arlington’s Current and Former Elected Officials

8. Donation Response Page
Personal or Company Name & Address
Point of Contact: Name, Tel #,
Sponsorship levels
$5,000; $1,000; $250; $100; $50
Make Check payable to: Via Internet:
USS Arlington Fund USSARLINGTONLPD24.ORG
3607 N. Nelson St.
Arlington, VA
All contributions are tax deductible to the maximum extent of the law.
If you would like to attend the Reception at Army/Navy Country Club on Thursday, January 31, please provide the Name & Address of attendees to
. Questions:

9. USS ARLINGTON Store Now Open
ussarlingtonstore.com
Decals, T-shirts,
Lapel pins (crest or Pentagon)

10. USS ARLINGTON LPD24 with USS ANCHORAGE (LPD23) in the background