USS America (CVA/CV-66)

04/10/2026

The Board of Directors of the USS America Carrier Veterans Association are pleased to invite you to Reunion 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina. We have worked hard to keep this year’s reunion as affordable as possible while preserving the enjoyment and
camaraderie we’ve shared at past gatherings.

With the age of our membership and the rising costs of travel and activities in mind, we have streamlined our organized tours to two shorter excursions:
• Historical Charleston City Tour
This narrated ride‑along tour will highlight Charleston’s rich history and help you decide what you may want to explore on your own. The buses will stop at the Old City Market, giving everyone free time for lunch, shopping, and browsing.
• Patriots Point Tour & Memorial Service
This tour includes our annual memorial service and ample time to visit the USS Yorktown, USS Laffey, and the Medal of Honor
Museum. A box lunch is included.

As always, we will hold our Welcome Aboard gathering on Tuesday evening and our Banquet on Friday evening. Breakfast is included with your room and will be served buffet‑style just outside the hospitality room. Our General Meeting will take place Friday morning after breakfast, giving you the afternoon free before the banquet.
For ideas on things to do during your free time, visit: www.charlestoncvb.com
Hotel Information
Hilton Garden Inn – Charleston Airport & Convention Center
5265 International Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29418
843‑308‑9330
Room Rate: $144 per night (includes breakfast)
Valid Dates: September 17–29, 2026
Reservation Code: 90K
Cutoff Date for Hotel & CVA Registration: August 21, 2026

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12/02/2025

🎄 Season’s Greetings from the USS America Carrier Veterans’ Association!
It is “Giving Tuesday”
If you haven’t done so already, please donate to the kids of Brookwood Elementary.
Adm. John Mazack, former CO of the USS America, is reminding us of the ship’s legacy in the “Partnership in Education” with Virginia Beach schools.
Since 1997, the CVA has proudly continued this tradition, supporting Brookwood through volunteer efforts, holiday events, and direct aid to students in need. From Halloween parties to Christmas gifts, our members have helped make a difference in countless young lives.
As the holiday season approaches, we once again ask for your support. Your donations help fund school trips, provide emergency clothing, and ensure no child is left out during the holidays.
Please give with your heart.
🖱️ Donate online https://www.ussamerica.org/CVA-Donation
✉️ Or make your check out to USS America Carrier Veterans’
And mail it to:
Tom Tramantano, Sr.
1850 Colden Ave.
Bronx, NY 10452-3174

11/19/2025

Season’s Greetings from the USS America Carrier Veterans’ Association!

A Tradition of Giving and Gratitude

Over a year has passed since our memorable reunion in Norfolk, VA, where Brookwood Elementary students lined the halls waving flags in honor of our visit. Adm. John Mazack, former CO of the USS America, joined us, reminding us of the ship’s legacy in the “Partnership in Education” with Virginia Beach schools.

Since 1997, the CVA has proudly continued this tradition, supporting Brookwood through volunteer efforts, holiday events, and direct aid to students in need. From Halloween parties to Christmas gifts, our members have helped make a difference in countless young lives.

As the holiday season approaches, we once again ask for your support. Your donations help fund school trips, provide emergency clothing, and ensure no child is left out during the holidays.

Please give with your heart.

Donate online: https://www.ussamerica.org/CVA-Donation
✉️ Or mail your check to:
Tom Tramantano, Sr.
1850 Colden Ave.
Bronx, NY 10452-3174

️ See a video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1256840049071311

11/07/2025

https://www.ussamerica.org/page-1814621
Have a wonderful Day!
Tammy Breen
Director of Marketing
[email protected]

10/30/2025

We have our marching orders for the NYC Veterans' Day Parade.
WE will line up on 25th Street, mid-block, between 6th Ave and Broadway.
I will be there around 9:45 am with my car and flags.
The marchers should arrive between 11:45 am & 12 pm.
The Parade will kick off at 12 pm and end at 45th Street.

12/03/2024

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is once again "Giving Tuesday" and if you have not already done so, there is still time to join the CVA in helping bring a little cheer to kids at Brookwood Elementary School.
You can make your tax-deductible donation online at www.ussamerica.org. Or make your check out to the CVA and mail it to:
USS America Carrier Veteran’s Assoc.
c/o Tom Tramantano, Sr.
1850 Colden Ave.
Bronx, NY 10462-3174

Thank you

11/19/2024

It is Giving Tuesday!
This past September, at our reunion in Norfolk, VA, we had the pleasure of stopping by Brookwood Elementary School. For those of you who did not attend the reunion, you missed the children lining the hallways, saluting us while waving the stars and stripes. All of us there will tell you what a thrill it was to be greeted in such a manner. Joining us for the visit was Adm. John Mazack, who was America’s CO when the Partnership in Education was formed between the Navy and the Virginia Beach Dept. of Education. And oversaw the crewmembers from America volunteering at Brookwood. As well as trading places with the Principal of the school for a day.
Now for the benefit of new members, here is a little history of the CVA’s connection to Brookwood.
Since the CVA was formed in 1997, we have been sponsoring the Brookwood Elementary School in Virginia Beach, VA. We picked up the USS America role in the “Partnership in Education” between the ship and the school.
We started with volunteers working at the school, the same as the ship had done. We also included Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dinners, and Christmas presents. The CVA housed several families for the holidays on a few occasions.
Today the CVA continues to collaborate with the school and provide what aid we can to help ensure all the children are provided for throughout the year. Each year we reach out to you, the membership, and the former crew of the America to help.
Your dollars might pay for a school trip, a change of clothes for one of the younger kids who has had an accident at school, or gifts under the tree for some less fortunate children. Whatever the case may be, it will not go to waste.
Please give with your heart.
Happy Holidays.
The USS America Carrier Veteran’s Association, Inc.
https://www.ussamerica.org/CVA-Donation
or mail to:
Tom Tramantano, Sr.
1850 Colden Ave.
Bronx, NY 10452-3174

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1256840049071311

10/31/2024

We just received our line up instructions for the NYC Veterans Day Parade.
ASSEMBLY/FORMATION INFORMATION

Group Name: USS America Carrier Veterans Association, Inc.

Assembly location: 25th bw 6th Ave & Broadway

Enter Parade area via: 6th Ave @ 25th St

Assembly location notes: Mid-Block

Arrival Time - Marchers: 11:45am - 12pm

I will be there with the car about 8:30am

If you want to march with us, just show up.

10/23/2024

2024 NEW YORK CITY VETERAN’S DAY PARADE
Veteran’s Day is less than 3 weeks away. This year, as we have done for over twenty years, the USS AMERICA CARRIER VERERAN’S ASSOC. (CVA) will be marching up 5th Ave. in New York City. The CVA is proud to be able to join with shipmates and show our pride in our service and our ship.
This year, the parade will start at 12 noon on 25th Street. We will not have an exact location for our line of march until the week before. We will have one vehicle with room for three riders if you cannot make the ¾ mile walk.
If you are interested in joining the CVA going up 5th Ave. please contact us:
Tom Tramantano ( [email protected] )
Eddie Colon ( [email protected] )

10/16/2024

https://www.ussamerica.org/page-1814621
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or text me @ 636.368.6704.
Have a wonderful day!
Tammy Breen
Director of Marketing
[email protected]

06/05/2024

Reunion 2024 in Norfolk, VA this Sept. 17-21
The cutoff for registration for the reunion and the hotel is approaching, August 17, 2024.
We will close out the week with the Oceana Airshow and U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Hope to see you there.
https://www.ussamerica.org/page-1814691