2026 Base History

20260516 - USSVI-OKC was at the 2026 Del City Armed Forces Day parade.

Members attending include: Dale Sanders, Bob Zahrn, Chuck Hladik, Guy Hawkins, Ken Box, Jay Van Deuzer, Todd Holmes

A large group enjoying a meal together at a long restaurant table.

20260207 - The 4th annual USSVI-OKC February Social Dinner of 2026 at Saltgrass was another huge success. 20 People were in attendance. Gabe and Tammy Long, Robert Zarn, Todd and LoriAnn Holmes, Jim and Linda Owen, Jay and Christine VanDeuzer, Chris and Sarah Kasper, Dale and Lori Sanders, Chuck and Joyce Hladik, Mike Skaggs along with guests Guy and Sandi Hawkins and Gary and Crystal Hayes

Group of people enjoying a dinner gathering at a long table in a cozy restaurant.

20260207 - The 4th annual USSVI-OKC February Social Dinner of 2026. The food was great. The service was very good. The evening was filled with stories, laughter and typical submarine banter. USSVI Longevity pins were presented to those attending and deserving (Jim, Chuck, Todd, Dale, Michael, Jay) .

Book titled 'USSVI Oklahoma City Base Base History 2004-2025' with a submarine veterans badge.

20260207 - The 4th annual USSVI-OKC February Social Dinner of 2026. Todd presented a book on the USSVI-OKC Base History to Chuck as a gift from him as well as Submarine Veteran pins to each Veteran Present.