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The
Amphibious Forces Memorial Museum (AFMM) is an
Oregon based 501c3 charitable non-profit organization. We
are a member based organization that is dedicated to the restoration and
preservation of the USS LCI 713, education of the
public on WWII amphibious history and the sacrifices made for the freedom we
enjoy today and honoring our veterans. The
LCI-713 is our main facility and museum and belongs to our membership. We are
governed by a 9 member board of directors which is elected by the membership.
To become a member simply make a donation according to the prescribed annual
or lifetime amount. The
LCI 713 is on the National Parks Service National
Register as a historic vessel. At the end of World War II the Navy had over
5,500 commissioned ships in service. Of that total, over half of those ships
were amphibious warfare vessels. Today, out of the many WWII Navy ships
listed in the National Register, the LCI 713 is the
sole representative of that half of the fleet. Our
main sponsor is the Port of Portland who provides for our mooring. We
have a dedicated volunteer crew that spends each and every Saturday working
on the restoration effort. To become a volunteer, simply come on down for a
visit and we’ll get you going. You don’t need and specific skills to
volunteer, but if you have a special skill we may be able to take advantage
of it. And they don’t need to be physical skills, we need administration,
social networking, website, accounting and fundraising skills as well. AFMM Board Meetings
are held the third Saturday each month. Please contact us if youd’ like to attend! Thanks
for your interest! |
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