DDG-103 Commissioning
Here is some updated news regarding the commissioning of the USS Truxtun DDG-103.
This information should help you in planning your travel time, securing
favorable airline ticket rates, and provide adequate time to schedule your time
off with your employer.
Here in chronological order are the events taking place leading up to the
commissioning ceremony of the USS Truxtun DDG-103 at 1100 hours on April
25th.
Monday, April 20th 2009
The Truxtun will be open for public visitation from 0800 to 1600 hours. Truxtun
will be docked at The Cruise Ship Terminal's Union Pier in downtown Charleston
which is at 32 Washington St. Note: From the map it appears Washington Street
changes its name to Concord Street at the terminal.
Tuesday, April 21st 2009
The Truxtun will be open for public visitation from 0800 to 1200 hours. The ship
will then depart the Cruise Ship Terminal in the afternoon and proceed up the
river to the Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Wharf Alpha. Once berthed at the Naval
Weapons Station the ship will no longer be open to the public (probably until
the commissioning ceremony.)
Saturday, April 25th 2009
The commissioning ceremony will take place at the Naval Weapons Station (NWS),
Wharf Aplha at 1100 hours. The ship will be selling items from the Ship's Store.
I suspect there will be a reception at the Weapons Station after the
commissioning and tours of the ship.
The Truxtun Association has reserved a block of 40 rooms from Wednesday, April
22nd until Friday, April 24th at the Clarion Inn in North
Charleston. If you wish, you may come earlier or stay later as the rate will
remain the same for your stay. When making reservations, insure you tell the
front desk that you are a member of The Truxtun Association to receive the
special Truxtun Association room rate of $69.00 plus tax. If you have trouble
getting the $69.00 room rate ask for Julie in Sales. She will insure you get the
special rate. Note: the cutoff date for reservations is April
10, 2009.
Clarion Inn
The Clarion Inn is located 3.5 miles from the airport, about 5 miles from the
Amtrak Station, and approximately 15 miles from downtown Charleston. The Clarion
Inn is a 100% non-smoking facility with inside corridors for safety. The hotel
was renovated in 2008. It is located off I-26 at exit #215 on the northeast
corner.
Clarion Inn
3640 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone: 843.554.4140
Fax: 843.554.4148
eMail: GM.SC354@Choicehotels.com
From the President
"After checking in be sure to stop at the Hospitality Room and check in with
your fellow Truxtun shipmates to renew friendships and enjoy the camaraderie.
The Truxtun Association Officers and I are looking worward to seeing you once
again. 'Til then..."
"Keep in Touch!"
Ted Poremski, President
President@TruxtunAssn.org
