THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, July 19, 1995 TAG: 9507180315
SECTION: MILITARY NEWS PAGE: A08 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY MELISSA GUNDEL, STAFF WRITER
LENGTH: Medium: 52 lines
What time do the concerts start at Little Creek Amphibious Base and where do people get the tickets?
Concert times vary. However, concerts are always held on Sundays usually around 6 or 7 p.m. Tickets are available at any ITT office, which is the military ticket office, on any base in Hampton Roads. They are also on sale at local Ticketmaster outlets. The season begins in May and lasts through September. For more information, call 363-4311.
What has happened to the USS Connolly? It was named after my second cousin John G. Connolly, who was killed at Pearl Harbor. The launching was on Jan. 15, 1944, at the Navy Yard in Mare Island, Calif.
The destroyer escort John Gaynor Connolly was decommissioned Nov. 22, 1945, in Charleston, S.C., and sold for scrap May 20, 1946, after receiving two battle stars for World War II service. It should not be confused with the Norfolk-based destroyer Conolly, named for Adm. Richard Conolly, also of World War II fame, but commissioned much later, in 1978.
How old do children have to be to get a military I.D. card?
The standard age for a child to obtain a Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card is 10 years old. A family member under the age of 10 may receive an ID card if they reside with someone other than the military member of the family, or sponsor. Exceptions are also made if the child lives away from the sponsor for an extended time. Check with the sponsor's Personnel Support Detachment for verification and paperwork.
Why are they tearing down the houses at Oceana Wherry and are they planning on building new ones? Or are they just doing away with housing?
Many units are being demolished at Wherry Housing. The Navy conducted a survey about a year ago, and many residents felt they needed more parking. In some cases there are two or more cars per house. Some of the vacant areas will be replaced with parking lots and recreation areas.
Where can I order photos of ships and aircraft?
There are lots of places. Those wishing to purchase ship or aircraft photos can call or write the U.S. Naval Institute Photo Service, 118 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD, 21402-5035, (410) 268-6110. Or try writing the Director, Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. 20374-0571. The historical center offers reproductions of the Navy Art Collection.
The Naval Institute also offers color reproductions of naval historical prints. Write the Naval Institute Press Customer Service, USNI Operations Center, 2062 Generals Highway, Annapolis, Md. 21401 or call 1(800)233-8764 for color photos. To receive reproductions of the Navy Art Collection, contact the Historical Center at the address above. by CNB