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Arlington County and the USS ARLINGTON Commissioning Jim Pebley and Frank O’Leary Committee Vice

Arlington County and the USS ARLINGTON Commissioning Jim Pebley and Frank O’Leary Committee Vice Chair and Vice Chair for Finance & Events USS ARLINGTON (LPD-24) Commissioning Committee www. USSARLINGTONLPD 24. org Tel: (703) 328 -5246 or (703) 228 -0093

The USS ARLINGTON LPD-24 The name commemorates the 9 -11 victims It honors Arlington’s

The USS ARLINGTON LPD-24 The name commemorates the 9 -11 victims It honors Arlington’s First Responder Heroes It recognizes Arlington, the County where the Pentagon is located Built for amphibious operations: Moving Marines, equipment, and supplies from the sea to shore Navy Amphibious ships: Rescue/Evacuate Provide Disaster Relief Project Power Ashore Respond to needs directed by the President

This Spring Ship’s arrival in Norfolk – 22 March 2013 Commissioning in Norfolk –

This Spring Ship’s arrival in Norfolk – 22 March 2013 Commissioning in Norfolk – 6 April 2013 Gala in evening, April 5 th Pre-commissioning breakfast Ceremony and reception

The Commissioning Committee Navy League – National Office Navy League – Hampton Roads Council

The Commissioning Committee Navy League – National Office Navy League – Hampton Roads Council Arlington County Representatives Arlington Community Foundation Arlington citizens Pentagon victims groups Members of the earlier USS ARLINGTON

The Committee’s Goals Provide coordination between the Navy, the ship, and the County for

The Committee’s Goals Provide coordination between the Navy, the ship, and the County for the commissioning Help with design and construction of the Tribute Room* Organize and host pre-commissioning and commissioning activities Raise the funds necessary to accomplish the goals above - $500, 000! * The “Tribute Room”, behind the bridge of our ship, will bear exposed steel girders from the Pentagon. The room will contain artifacts and memorabilia reflecting those who lost their lives and those who so heroically responded. A section of one wall will list those organizations and individuals who made the Tribute Room possible. By law, this room must be constructed by private funds.

Commissioning Sponsorship Levels Honor $5, 000 · · · · 4 tickets to ANCC

Commissioning Sponsorship Levels Honor $5, 000 · · · · 4 tickets to ANCC Reception 4 inclusive VIP invites to Commissioning Listing on Commissioning Website Listing in Commissioning Program Honorary Plank Owner Plaque 4 Commemorative Commissioning Coins 4 Lapel Pins Freedom $1, 000 · · · 2 tickets to ANCC Reception 2 preferred seats for Commissioning Ceremony only Listing on Commissioning Website Listing in Commissioning Program 2 Commemorative Commissioning Coins 2 Lapel Pins Hero $250 · · · 2 tickets to ANCC Reception Listing on Commissioning Website Listing in Commissioning Program 2 Commemorative Commissioning Coins 2 Lapel Pins Patriot $100 · · · 1 ticket to ANCC Reception Listing on Commissioning Website Listing in Commissioning Program Commemorative Commissioning Coin Lapel Pins Never Forget Campaign $100 This level of sponsorship is not included in the ANCC Reception event · Listing in Commissioning Program · Lapel Pins

Our major Event Sponsors’ Reception Thursday, January 31 at Army Navy Country Club 1700

Our major Event Sponsors’ Reception Thursday, January 31 at Army Navy Country Club 1700 Army Navy Drive , Arlington, Virginia 22202 Our Host Committee Includes Rear Admiral David Thomas, Commander of the Atlantic Fleet Mrs. Donald Rumsfeld, Ship’s Sponsor Governor of Virginia, Bob Mc. Donnell Senator Jim Webb, Former Secretary of the Navy Senator Mark Warner Senator Tim Kaine John Warner, Former Senator and Secretary of the Navy Congressman James Moran Arlington’s Current and Former Elected Officials

Donation Response Page Personal or Company Name & Address Point of Contact: Name, Tel

Donation Response Page Personal or Company Name & Address Point of Contact: Name, Tel #, E-mail Sponsorship levels $5, 000; $1, 000; $250; $100; $50 Make Check payable to: USS Arlington Fund 3607 N. Nelson St. Arlington, VA. 22207 Via Internet: USSARLINGTONLPD 24. ORG All contributions are tax deductible to the maximum extent of the law. If you would like to attend the Reception at Army/Navy Country Club on Thursday, January 31, please provide the Name & Address of attendees to dchauv@arlingtonva. us. Questions: 703 -228 -3057

USS ARLINGTON Store Now Open ussarlingtonstore. com Decals, T-shirts, Lapel pins (crest or Pentagon)

USS ARLINGTON Store Now Open ussarlingtonstore. com Decals, T-shirts, Lapel pins (crest or Pentagon)

USS ARLINGTON LPD 24 with USS ANCHORAGE (LPD 23) in the background www. USSARLINGTONLPD

USS ARLINGTON LPD 24 with USS ANCHORAGE (LPD 23) in the background www. USSARLINGTONLPD 24. org