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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 you’d like to attend! Thanks for your
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