USS LITTLE ROCK (LCS 9) COMMISSIONING USS LITTLE ROCK (LCS 9) SUPPORT COMMISSIONING OPPORTUNITIES CONTRIBUTION Yes, I would like to support the crew members Supporting the commissioning of the USS of the USS Little Rock (LCS 9) by making a Little Rock (LCS 9) is a unique opportunity contribution to their commissioning ceremony and activities. ABOUT THE for you, your business or family to support a time-honored event, the likes of which q USS LITTLE ROCK (LCS 9) have not been seen ever before in the $200 history of our community and our nation. q $150 The USS Little Rock is one of the Navy’s q $100 Steeped in tradition, the impressive festivities newest warships. It was built in Marinette, q $50 Wisconsin and is a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) surrounding the weeklong celebration will q that will operate in waters close to the shore. inspire you as the new combat vessel arrives $25 The vessel also has a helicopter pad, a ramp in Buffalo to be officially commissioned Other $____ for small boats and can be used by small beside its decommissioned namesake - the Enclosed is my check for $ ______assault forces. USS Little Rock! Please make check payable to: The original USS Little Rock began its service Your support of the USS Little Rock (LCS 9) as a light cruiser when World War II was Commissioning will play an important USS Little Rock - Commissioning coming to an end in 1945. It was officially role in making our community and our Committee* nation proud of this historical moment in decommissioned in 1949 and recommissioned Post Office Box 955 in 1960 as a guided missile cruiser, before being US Naval history. taken out of service in 1976 and brought to Williamsville, New York 14231-0955 Buffalo. We encourage you to get involved by For donations by credit card or a complete list volunteering or supporting the event with of sponsorship opportunities, please go to: The name of the original USS Little Rock and a financial contribution today. Net proceeds www.USSLittleRockLCS9.org the new vessel both pay tribute to Arkansas’ will benefit scholarships for students in our state capital. In her role, the USS Little Rock community, foster Buffalo’s long term rela- *Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tionship with the USS Little Rock (LCS9) as doing business as USS Little Rock –Commissioning will play an important role in the new fleet of Committee. USS Little Rock-Commissioning is a warships that will carry out our nation’s future well as to provide financial support for the Non-Federal Entity and not a part of the Department maritime strategy. original USS Little Rock at Canalside. of Defense or the Department of the Navy. Thank you for your support! COMING SOON!