UPDATE ON THE LCI 713

As some of you might already know, there is an ongoing effort by volunteer members of the Amphibious Forces Memorial Museum (AFMM) to restore the LCI 713 at her home in the Janzten Beach area of Portland, Oregon.In recent months 20mm machine guns were acquired, rebuilt and refitted to the 713s gun mounts.And just a few short weeks ago a generous donor gave the AFMM 2 12-cylinder detroit diesel engines that will allow the 713 to make way under her own power once they are installed. Right now however, installation of these engines cannot be done until LCI 713 gets a new hull. In order to do this the AFMM still needs your financial help.When compared to the glory of the great naval vessels in the likes of the Battleship Missouri or the Aircraft Carrier USS intrepid there's not much WOW factor in the restoration of an LCI. Nonetheless, vessels like these played a major role in WWII and our fathers and grandfathers risked their lives aboard them. At this time there are only 2 LCIs left in the U.S. . One in California and one under the care of the AFMM in Portland. Your help is needed in restoring the LCI 713 to seaworthiness and to keeping her and the memory of those that served aboard LCIs alive for future generations.Please visit the AFMM website to join the AFMM and/or to donate to the cause. www.amphibiousforces.org . Since the AFMM is a non-profit donations are tax deductible as per the federal 501(C)3 tax code.I'll be making the 3 hour drive from my home to Portland in a few weeks to spend a Saturday working on the 713 with the other AFMM members. I'll give you all an update at that time. Thanks to all, bless you and thank you for your service.
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