On May 24, 1969, The USS SAN DIEGO AFS-6 was commissioned in San Diego, California. Next year, May 19, 2012, USS SAN DIEGO LPD-22 will be commissioned, and will be the Fourth Navy ship to bear our great name. Commander Jon Haydel, Prospective Commanding Officer of LPD-22, has personally invited all AFS-6 shipmates to attend. At this most historic event, shipmates from three SAN DIEGO ships; WWII Light Cruiser CL-53, Combat Supply Ship AFS-6 and the New Amphibious Transport Dock ship LPD-22, will be represented.

Along with the invitation to attend the Commissioning, we felt this would be a great opportunity to hold a reunion to celebrate the Forty Third Anniversary of the AFS-6 Commissioning.

On behalf of the AFS-6 Reunion Committee, we are pleased to announce our 3rd Reunion which will take place May 17-20, 2012 in San Diego. This invitation is extended to all AFS-6 & T-AFS-6 shipmates to attend our reunion, and participate in the Commissioning of LPD-22.

We will be holding our reunion at the Tropical Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn & Suites. Humphreys Half Moon Inn & Suites is ideally located on Shelter Island, San Diego's own Hawaiian Isle. This tropical resort-style San Diego hotel, framed by America's Cup Harbor and the San Diego Bay, offers breathtaking views of the hotel’s private marina and downtown San Diego. The hotels tranquil setting is just minutes from the airport and San Diego's famous attractions.

For more information please go the Reunion 2012 Page of this website.

The USS SAN DIEGO Reunion Committee looks forward to seeing you in San Diego!

Brian Lewke, Dan Cummings, Len Sapera, Bob Pozzi, Charlie Wing, Tom White, Walt Cox