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What
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A
field day is a working weekend aboard the destroyer Edson, that is now a museum ship.
For many, it is like a
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back in time. All types of volunteer labor are welcomed but electricians,
welders, plumbers,
carpenters, etc., are |
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especially needed. You can alsoclean, paint, or do any
of the other numerous tasks that always need to be done. |
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Participants bunk
aboardship for the duration of the field day and meals
will beprovided. |
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This invaluable program not only helps these ships in termsof maintenance and upkeep, but also |
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provides an opportunity
for the general public and veterans alike to
lend
a hand inpreserving history and to |
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join together for a weekend to socialize
with one another. |
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You can sleep onboard for the 3 nights. Sleep in your old bearthing area. |
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served onboard. |
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Do
I Have To Have Served In The Navy To Participate? |
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No.
We have had field day attendees representing every branch of the Armed Forces: |
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Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Members of the |
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U.S. Merchant Marine have also come aboard to lend a hand.
But you really don't even need |
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military experience to attend. Anyone with an interest
in history and restoration is welcome.
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What
Do I Need To Bring?
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• Sleeping Bag & Pillow |
• Work clothes (or dungarees) and gloves. |
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• Toiletries (soap, towels, toothpaste, etc.) |
• Tools (will be kept in safe, locked area) |
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