IUWG-1 Veterans Organization
This Web Site was created for all Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One Westpac Veterans
Our intent is to unify all members and have one central location where members can stay in touch with each other.
UPDATED: 17 Jan 2020
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All MIUWS 2020 Reunion
Will be held in San Diego-Holiday Inn-Bayside
March 6/7/8th 2020 (Fri/Sat/Sun)
Hospitality Room available entire time from noon Friday.
Friday: Meet & Greet poolside with cold cut & hors d'oeuvres/chips buffet & no host beverage. USS Midway ticket drawing (avail for use Sat or Sun). Saturday: opt San Diego harbor Brunch cruise - afternoon Coastal Riverine Group ONE (formally IUWG-1) arranged tour at Coronado Amphib boat display - evening dinner/short talks/memorials @ Harbor View room (Holiday Inn-Bayside) - Sunday: Farewell breakfast @ Harbor View room.
Holiday Inn-Bayside resv. 1-800-650-6660 & mention with the All MIUWS reuion group pkg.
Requesting All MIUWS newsletter or further details:
Hal Hollenbeck: hlhpilot@aol.com or
Don Reaser: don_reaser@yahoo.com
(Be sure to include: All MIUWS - in the Subject for email)
Need Holiday Inn-Bayside reservation ASAP - & - reunion Registration form ASAP
Also have a few Brunch cruise slots left (30-35)
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12 Feb 2019
Jeff Warner and Jeff Beene
These are the men working on the memorial boat guiding the Boy Scouts in Painting the boat. Troop 249 Corel Springs Fl.
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Effective Immediately
Larry is now retired from being an official of
IUWG-1 Veterans Organization.
Big Jim and Dan Anthony are now in charge.
Big Jim was re-elected at the last reunion as President.
Big Jim has assumed the duties of President once again and Dan VP Membership.
Big Jim will continue to be in charge of the memorial LCPL and Larry will continue to maintain the website.
Email: Jim Meehan: bigslimjim@gmail.com
New membership request, dues and donations should be sent to:
Dan Anthony
5734 Drake Rd., Piqua, OH 45375, Email: taxmantroy@yahoo.com, 937-901-7982
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(13 January 2019) From Big Jim:
To all IUWG-1 Vets and related units:
Go to your Dr. or VA provider and ask to be checked for PSA levels, UTI infections, heart problems, nuropathy in hands, feet, arms and legs. These are all caused by Agent Orange. You may not think you have been exposed, but you were. It was in the water you drank and showers in, the dirt and dust you were covered with and the waters you patrolled in. We have many members that have come down with the above problemss. If you came to any of the reunions, you can talk to the men who have had these problems and have been treated. Do not think that you are just getting old. You have been exposed and need to be treated. Go online and find out about these Agent Orange related problems. You may be surprosed in what you find. You can caontact me at 772-287-4361 for more information.
In Brotherhood,
Big Jim Meehan
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Update from Big Jim: (18Jun18)
Repairs to the boat have been made, however weather, wind, sand and sun play havok on the boat. Donations are always welcome and needed for the upkeep.
I don't mind doing the work and/or geting someone to help me, but I need donations to make it all work. Funds are down in the maintenance fund.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
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New signs for the Memoral boat
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From Big Jim:
Work done on the patrol boat Super Bowl Sunday
Installed 2 Antenna’s replaces aft 50 Cal Machine Gun, repaired forward machine gun, cabled down both guns so they can’t be stolen or broken. ( I Hope). Installed two new solar lights, painted both guns and sounding area. Still have to install the new life rings and chip and paint in some areas and install new signs.
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VA study shows parasite from Vietnam may be killing vets.
https://www.newsday.com/amp/long-island/vietnam-vets-parasite-cancer-1.15105520
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