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2021 Commissioning of the USS

Minneapolis Saint Paul LCS 21

Pierside, Duluth,

http://navyleaguemn.org/ ABOUT THE USS SAINT Supporting the commissioning of the USS Minneapolis Saint Paul is a unique opportunity PAUL LCS 21 for you, your business or family to support a time-honored event, the likes which have not The USS Minneapolis Saint Paul (LCS 21) is been seen before in the history of our state. one of the Navy’s newest warships. It is being built in Marinette, Wisconsin and is a Littoral Steeped in tradition, the impressive festivities Combat Ship (LCS) that will operate in waters surrounding the weeklong commissioning close to shore. The vessel will also have celebration will inspire you, your family, vertical launch pad for helicopters and employees, customers and everyone who unmanned aerial vehicles, a ramp for small participates through sponsorship as the new boats and that can be used by small assault combat vessel arrives in Duluth to be officially USS MINNEAPOLIS SAINT PAUL LCS 21 forces. commissioned as the USS Minneapolis Saint COMMISSIONING CONTRIBUTION Paul. USS Minneapolis Saint Paul is the second ship Yes, I would like to support the crew members in naval service named after Minnesota’s Twin Your support of the USS Minneapolis Saint of the USS Minneapolis Saint Paul LCS 21 by Cities. The first vessel named Minneapolis Paul LCS 21 will play an important role in making a contribution to their commissioning Saint Paul was a decommissioned making our community and state proud of this ceremony and activities. from Naval service in 2008. historical moment in US Naval History.  $200 This will be the first time a naval ship has been We encourage you to get involved by  $150 commissioned within the state of Minnesota. volunteering or supporting the event with a  $100 Your participation plays an important role to financial contribution today. Net proceeds will  $50 the State and the cities of Minneapolis, Saint benefit the commissioning and will foster the  $25 Paul and Duluth communities supporting the states long term relationship with the USS  Other $______USS Minneapolis Saint Paul (LCS 21) Minneapolis Saint Paul LCS 21. Commissioning in a way that will make its Enclosed is my check for $_____ crew and our nation proud. Net proceeds will fund and support the commissioning activities of the USS Checks can be mailed to: USS Minneapolis Minneapolis Saint Paul (LCS 21) Saint Paul Commissioning Committee treasurer.

Capt Mark Stange USNR (Ret) 655 Evergreen Circle, Shoreview, MN 55126 http://navyleaguemn.org/

The Navy League of the , Twin Cities Council is a 501(c)(5) organization whose role is to bring attention to the importance of the naval sea services. The USS Minneapolis Saint Paul Commissioning Committee is a project of the Navy League of the United States.