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USS GRAYBACK (SSG/LPSS/SS-574) WEBPAGE A Brief History of the Construction of the USS Grayback (SS-574) was authorized in 1953. The keel was laid 1 July 1954 Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California and launched 2 July 1954 (Sponsored by Mrs. John J. Moore, widow of the last CO of the first Grayback) and commissioned 7 March 1958. The Grayback was initially designated as attack diesel submarine but conversion to guided missile submarine (SSG-574) capable of firing the Regulus II sea to surface missiles began in 1958. The Grayback successfully launched it's first Regulus missile in September 1958. On 9 February 1959 Grayback departed Mare Island, CA for her permanent home base and arrived in Pearl Harbor, HI on 7 March 1959. The Regulus missile program ended in 1964 and the USS Grayback was withdrawn from active service. A second conversion was authorized in 1967 and the conversion began at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard November 1967. The conversion was originally estimated at $15.2 million but actually was $30 million. She was re-classified from a SSG to LPSS 30 August 1968 (never officially designated APSS). During conversion her sail was extended 10 feet, auxiliary tanks #3 and #4 were added to the forward position of the engine room, the missile chambers were converted to carry 67 embarked troops and SEAL swimmer delivery vehicles (SDV), and a diver's decompression chamber was constructed in the starboard hanger. By adding the auxiliary tanks to the engine room her length was extended 12 feet to an overall length of 334 feet. The Grayback was decommissioned for the second time on 15 January 1984 at Subic Bay Naval Station in the Republic of the Philippines. After decommissioning, the USS Grayback was given the honor to make it's last and final dive in the South China Sea on 13 April 1986 where the USS Grayback remains today on eternal patrol. Reunion 2025 20-24 OCT 2025 @ TUSCANY SUITES & CASINO, LAS VEGAS
Preliminary schedule (subject to modification) October 20 – (Mon) – hotel check-in, Hospitality room G105 (same one) available 0800 October 21 – (Tues) – Filipino lunch provided by the reunion committee (Lechon, Pancit, Lumpia) October 22 – (Wed) – Breakfast 0830 October 23 – (Thurs) – Group Photo 1600, Banquet 1700 October 24 – (Fri) – departure day and will see everyone in 2027 Room Reservations are available NOW!!! Call 877-887-2261 and ask for the USS Grayback Reunion group rate. Location - Tuscany Suites and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada Contracted Room Cost - $89 + tax per night during the reunion. Resort fees of $39 are waived for our group. Registration fees are waived for all guests. Thats right you heard correctly. There are no fees to register for the 2025 reunion. Registration Form – To be received not later than 20 September 2025 This name will be used on your Name Badge, please print clearly:
First Name: Last Name: _______________________________________________ Spouse:____________________________________________________________ Guest(s)____________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________________________ State / Zip ________________________________________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________ Years Served: 19____ - 19_____ Rank/Rate _______________________________ Number of Persons X Cost per person = Total Cost 10/22 Breakfast Buffet __________ @ $35.00 = __________ 10/23 Banquet Chicken Parmesan __________ @ $47.00 = __________ Grilled Salmon Filet __________ @ $49.00 = __________ Herb-Crusted Beef Prime Rib __________ @ $53.00 = __________ MEAL TOTAL= ____________ Room Registration $89 plus tax done no later than 20 Sep 2025 by calling the Tuscany directly at 877-887-2261and ask for the USS Grayback Reunion group rate. There will be no fees for the Grayback Hospitality Suite. Donations during the reunion are very welcome. Emergency Contacts (Someone NOT attending): Name: _______________________ Phone:_________________ Relationship:_________ Name:________________________ Phone:________________ Relationship:__________ SEND THIS FORM & A CHECK FOR THE MEALS PAYABLE TO “GRAYBACK REUNION” Lynn Miller 251 Bugleweed Ave, North Las Vegas NV 89031 email us at ussgrayback574@gmail.com with any questions Block the dates for next year so there should be no excuse not to attend. |
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