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Cold War Monument
Concept Reveal

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Perch Base Submarine Veterans (USSVI) participated in the USS Phoenix (SSN-702) Cold War Monument Concept Reveal on the "Submarine Force Birthday," Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona. The purpose of the event was to reveal a large sign to kickoff the (hopefully) final fundraising drive.
Several Perch Base members rode the USS Phoenix (SSN-702) including Ed Henry, Chuck Luna, Jim Ratte and Bob Saenz. Ed was present at this ceremony.
Perch Base supported the reveal by bringing our float, a 1/15th scale model of the USS Phoenix.
Speakers included Capt. Pete Lumianski (ret), the Executive Director of the USS Phoenix (SSN-702) Cold War Foundation; Col. Wanda Wright (ret), Former Dirctor of the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services; and Laura Pastor, Phoenix City Council Member, District 4.
Free refreshments were provided by Port of Subs. A fundraiser night will be held by participating Arizona Port of Subs locations on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023, from 2:00 PM to closing. 15% of all purchases will be donated to the USS Phoenix (SSN-702) Cold War Memorial.

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April 2023 Cold War Memorial Photos

The BIG REVEAL: Going.

April 2023 Cold War Memorial Photos

The BIG REVEAL: Going, Going.

April 2023 Cold War Memorial Photos

The BIG REVEAL: Going, Going, GONE!

April 2023 Cold War Memorial Photos

Capt Pete Lumianski at the podium.

April 2023 Cold War Memorial Photos

Col Wanda Wright at the podium.

April 2023 Cold War Memorial Photos

Councilperson Laura Pastor at the podium.

April 2023 Cold War Memorial Photos

(l-r) Col Wanda Wright, Capt Pete Lumianski & Councilperson Laura Pastor.

April 2023 Cold War Memorial Photos

Some of the Perch Base members present included:
Front row (l-r): Jerry Benham, Howard Doyle.
Back row (l-r): Carl Miner, Joe Trotter, Chris Gahan, Bob Gilmore.

April 2023 Cold War Memorial Photos

Perch Base brought our USS Phoenix (SSN-702) float to the reveal.

Some additional pictures of the concept reveal. These pictures are in no particular order.

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