Our Reunions

Reunions are every two years and usually on the even years

1998 Reunion

Sixth Biennial Reunion
Washington, DC
September 10th - 14th, 1998

1988 Reunion

October 22nd, 1988 Pascagoula, Mississippi

  • 1st Reunion:

    The Wisconsin was recommissioned for the third time. There were about 1400 crew, their families and guests present. Patch designed by Ed Maul,  ET3 T Div. 1951-1955

1992 Reunion

September 10th - 13th, 1992 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  • 3rd Reunion:

    434 former crewmembers, family and friends were registered.

    Patch designed by
    Ed Maul, ET3 T Div.   1951-1955

1990 Reunion

August 30th - September 1st, 1990 Norfolk, Virginia

  • 2nd Reunion:

    The Wisconsin was recommissioned for the third time. There were about 1400 crew, their families, and guests present. Patch designed by Ed Maul,  ET3 T Div. 1951-1955

1994 Reunion

September 15th - 18th, 1994 Philadelphia, PA

  • 4th Reunion:

    50TH Anniversary since her 1st commissioning.   964 former crewmembers, family and friends were registered. 955 attended Memorial Service aboard Ship 856 attended Banquet

    Patch designed by Ed Maul, ET3 T Div. 1951-1955

1996 Reunion

September 27th - 30th, 1996 St. Louis, Missouri

  • 5th Reunion:

    538 former crewmembers, family and friends were registered.

    Patch designed by
    Bill Henson M Div. 1951-1954

2000 Reunion

7th Biennial Reunion
Adam’s Mark Hotel
Mobile, Alabama
September 14th - 17th, 2000

2002 Reunion

8th Biennial Reunion
Sheraton Waterside Hotel
Norfolk, Virginia
September 3th - 8th, 2002

2004 Reunion

9th Biennial Reunion
Sheraton Music City Hotel
Nashville, Tennessee
September 7th - 12th, 2004

2006 Reunion

10th Biennial Reunion
Francis Marion Hotel
Charleston, SC.
September 5th - 10th, 2006

2008 Reunion

20th Anniversary Reunion
Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Norfolk, Virginia August 26th - 31st, 2008

2010 Reunion

12th Biennial Reunion
Olympia Resort & Conference Center
Oconomowoc, WI
September 7th - 12th, 2010

2012 Reunion

13th Biennial Reunion
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Norfolk, Virginia
July 16th - 22nd, 2012

2014 Reunion

14th Biennial Reunion
Loews New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 6th - 12th, 2014

2016 Reunion

15th Biennial Reunion
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Norfolk, Virginia
July 18th – 24th, 2016

2022 Reunion

2018 Reunion

16th Biennial Reunion
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Norfolk, Virginia September 19th - 23rd, 2018

2024 Reunion

2026 Reunion

  • Sandcastle Resort on the Beach, October 8th-11th 2026

    Virginia Beach, VA (757) 428-2828 Details to follow!

Oct
7
to Oct 11

2026 Reunion Agenda

Wednesday 10/7/26

0900 - 2000 Registration / Check-in Sea Stories Room

0900 - 2359 Sea Stories / Hang out and catch up with Shipmates Sea Stories Room

Thursday 10/8/26

0600 - 0900 Breakfast (Continental Provided) / Trivia Team Registration Lobby / Breakfast Area

0800 - 2000 Reunion Registration Open / Trivia Teams Registration

Meeting / Sea Stories / Ball Room Silent Auction Open for Bids

1700 - 1900 Poker & Pizza (For Poker Chips $25 Buy in to support your association) (various types) **This is a donation to the Association and no gambling is permitted**

Meeting / Sea Stories room (Pizza Party replacing cookout this year)

Cost of Pizza Party is covered by the association

2000 - 2230 USS Wisconsin Trivia (Test your knowledge and win prizes. This is a Free Event)

(Need Teams of 4-6) (Will accept Team Registrations up to 1930) Meeting/Sea Stories/Ball Room

Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places Silent Auction open for Bids (Instructions posted in Auction area)

Friday 10/9/26

0600 - 0900 Breakfast (Continental Provided) Trivia Team Registration

Lobby / Breakfast Area

0900 - 1600 On your own for Visiting the Ship / Sightseeing Liberty / Sightseeing

Silent Auction Opens for Bidding

Times TBD Bus Tours of Norfolk Naval Base Norfolk Naval Base / Must be preregistered

1800 - 2300 Movie Call Triple feature in Sea Stories Room

1. Documentary “Operation Desert Storm” (YouTube)

2. Battleship

3. Tora! Tora! Tora!

Saturday 10/10/26

0600 – 0900 Breakfast (Continental Provided) Lobby Breakfast Area

0600 - 1700 On your own for Visiting the Ship / VA. Beach Sightseeing Liberty / Sightseeing

Silent Auction Open

0930 - 1100 Association Business Meeting in Sea Stories Room. To Vote you must be an active Member of the Association

1230 - 1330 Memorializing Fallen Shipmates & Wreath Laying. Sea Stories Room Then Taps and Posting of Wreath at ship

1300 - 1600 GAME TIME! Battleship, Cribbage, euchre etc. Silent Auction Last Bids at 1600 then Closed. Sea Stories Room

1800 – 2200 Formal Dinner and Program / Guest Speaker(s)/Docent Reception/

Live Concert @ 1930 - 2230 (Monarch) (70’s early 80’s Covers)

Ball Room / Sea Stories Room Silent Auction Winners Announced

Sunday 10/11/26

0600 – 0900 Breakfast (Continental Provided) Lobby Breakfast Area

0600 - 1200 Sea Stories / Farewell / Departures until 2028 Reunion

1. REUNION FEES: = We are still working on compiling information for cost of registration & events. Once contracts are received, reviewed and approved by the executive committee, information will then be disseminated. The agenda, is subject to change as this is a proposed and we may need to alter items as time permits. The registration form will be updated as quickly as possible. Your individual registration Includes one (1) Short Sleeved Reunion T-Shirt with each primary attendee registration.

Every registration includes Pizza Party / Movie Night / Saturday night Concert (The Band “Monarch”). All beverages (Alcohol &non-alcoholic) with a certified Bartender and snacks. Each attendee must be over the age of 21 to consume alcohol (IDs are Required). Each registration and shirt form must be completed and sent in no later than 15 August 2026 to ensure accurate numbers and enough for all. Of course, the earlier the better. Reunion dues for the first member will cover a short-sleeve shirt.

Subsequent registration fees will not include a shirt. You may purchase additional items (see below for ordering) You may, at your discretion purchase a long-sleeve or sweatshirt for an additional cost

2. REQUIRED FORMS: The following must be filled out and sent in for each attendee: A registration form and Shirt Order as well as sign up form for Victory Rover Naval Base Tour. Forms must be filled out with all information completed. Registration & shirt fees must be paid before shirt(s) can be ordered.

3. BARTENDER: (will be on duty Friday and Saturday eves / nights) ALCOHOL: Each night (1900 – 2300) Friday & Saturday. Alcohol, Drinks and Snacks are covered by the association. It is very important that your consumption of alcohol be responsible. We will have Beer, Wine and other spirits as well as Soda, water and a variety of snacks.

4. RULES FOR SILENT AUCTION: Auction items will be laid out on back tables of Sea Stories Room. There is a Minimum Reserve Bid for each item as well as each item will have a minimum bid increase listed for each bid. Auction will open Thursday (In the Sea Stories Room) and last bid will be accepted at 1600 on Saturday 10/10/26. Winning Bidders will be announced during Formal Dinner. We may, at the discretion of the executive board allow for additional bidding on additional items that are not available during the silent auction. Once the silent auction ends, there will be no additional bidding. A set increment will be noted for each item. If the reserve bid is not met by the closing of the silent auction; it will be offered for live bid during the formal dinner.

5. NORFOLK NAVAL BASE 2 HOUR GUIDED VICTORY ROVER TOUR: each registered member will meet at location designated by Victory Rover near Nauticus no later than 15 minutes prior to departure time. Tour Length is approximately 2 hours. Tours will encompass Naval Station Piers and Naval Air Station. Ensure you bring an official ID with picture for admission. There are only 140 seats so registering early will ensure your spot. The association will not cover the costs for this excursion.

6. REUNION SHIRTS: We are very fortunate to have 3 different types of shirts for this reunion. Choices are: Short sleeve T-Shirt (1 short sleeve T-Shirt is included in primary attendees’ registration fee). We also have Long-Sleeved T-Shirts and Sweatshirts. These are priced accordingly and may be purchased separate or in addition to the registration fee for USS Wisconsin Members only. Please fill out the Shirt order form (Even for the one that is included) stating which Shirt(s) and how many. Shirts will be available at the Reunion at Check-in. If you cannot make it to the reunion, you are still eligible to purchase shirts but due to printing quantities/restrictions shirts will not be mailed until after the Reunion and a shipping and handling fee will be added depending on type and number of shirts ordered. To order via Zelle the account number is: 7572871909. To order via Check Make payable to: Wisconsin Association 2653 Willowlawn Way, Virginia Beach, VA. 23456. We also accept payments via Zelle Account = 7572871909

7. FORMAL DINNER: We will have a Formal Catered Sit-Down Dinner in the “Ballroom” / Sea Stories room. Menu / sign-up form will be supplied and each attendee must Fill out Menu requests and submit along with your registration form. The price for dinner will be collected separately from the registration dues.

8. CONCERT: The band Monarch is an eclectic folk-rock group known for blending 70’s inspired music with powerful vocals from lead singer Clover Stokes. You can follow on Facebook or www.thebandmonarch.com If this band is not available, we may, at our discretion, substitute an alternative option for music that may include a DJ.

9. TRIVIA NIGHT: The Battleship Trivia night rules: Trivia teams can be 4-6 people per team. There will be 2 halves with each half lasting approximately one (1) hour with a 20-minute break between each half. Trivia questions will be provided and sheets for each team will be on their table. Each team will submit their answer(s) to the MC at the end of each question. Each team will have up to 3 minutes to provide their answers to the MC. No phones, tablets and / or computers can be used (If caught your team will be disqualified and sent to Captain’s Mast). There will be points assigned to correct answers. Team with the highest score at the end of the night will win 1st place. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places.

10. POKER AFTERNOON: There will be Texas Hold-em or 5 card stud Poker game tables set up with up to 6 players per table. (There is a $25 buy-in as a DONATION to the association and all money raised will benefit the association). IRS regulations do not allow for sanctioned gambling and this event is for entertainment purposes only. Along with the Poker Fund Raiser we will be having a Pizza Party and various games including Corn Hole Tournament. The buy-in may be tax deductible, but please check with your tax professional and ask for receipt if you would like for taxes.

(This event will be instead of a cookout this year)

12. GAME NIGHT: There will be a variety of games available for everyone to play. Looking at having the following games: Battleship, Cribbage, Euchre. Mess Cranking at 2300 etc. We want to keep this area clean to be respectful of the hotel staff. Quiet hours will be posted by the hotel and we request that you honor their written policies.

TRANSPORTATON: We are securing transportation to and from the ship. If we are not able to find cost effective transportation each person may be responsible for their own transportation. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited garage parking at Nauticus/Ship

AGENDA AND EVENTS COSTS WILL BE SENT OUT AS SOON AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS EVENTS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED.

REGISTER AND ORDER EARLY TO ENSURE YOU GET THE CHOICES YOU WANT. Those who register after the cutoff date of August 15th 2026 may still register but there will be no guarantees regarding room(S), Shirt order being available at reunion and/or room on Victory Rover

Remember to make your hotel reservations early. You will only incur one-night hold on your credit card. A credit card or debit card will be required at check-in to cover incidentals.

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Nov
2
to Nov 8

Release of reunion info 2026

Good morning shipmates! I have been getting a lot of questions about the reunion 2026! Let me make this clear the executive committee is working very hard they're having an executive meeting this week and when they have everything hammered out and they approve all the details they will give it to me to post on the website at the end of the week. Also they have sent out a lot of survey monkeys so that you can be heard. Some have filled them out some haven't. If you feel like you haven't been heard and have not filled out the survey I'm sorry to say that's your fault not theirs. They're also trying to get the most bang for your buck. They don't want you to spend a lot of money and not get anything, they want you to spend less but get a lot. So patience is the key word here. So keep your eye on this web page . Please have a wonderful Sunday and can't wait to see everybody in 2026!

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