On this day we celebrate Freedom, wishing you a happy and a safe Fourth of July.  With July here, take note that DDG 104 Commissioning weekend is just over a month away!

If you plan on coming to Baltimore for this milestone event , remember that the deadline for making a discounted reservation at our recommended hotel is July 9th. You can get the hotel info and phone and online reservation instructions within the Commissioning Weekend Guide section on our website. Here's the link :

http://sterett.net/DDG104_Commissioning/BWI_Hilton_Hotel_Info.htm

Also on July 9th, the Commissioning Planning Committee will hold its final meeting. We intend to send you our next newsletter shortly afterwards which will have a full update to include all firmed up details coming out of that meeting.

The excitement is starting to build for the host city!  Click on the link below to read this background piece that appeared in today's Baltimore Sun.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.sterett04jul04,0,6075374.story

Again, enjoy the holiday weekend!

Regards,

Wayne McBrian

President, USS Sterett Association