Contains Rhode Island State input from the July 6, 2005 Regional Hearing in Boston, MA.

Contains notes and research (Naval Warfare Development Command) Newport, RI, by David Epstein of the NAVY Team. Part 2 of 2(DCN:11705)

Contains notes and research (General) NUWC Newport, RI by David Epstein of the NAVY Team.

Contains notes and research (General) NASVSTA Newport, RI by David Epstein of the NAVY Team.

Contains notes and research (Naval Warfare Development Command) Newport RI, by David Epstein of the NAVY TEAM. Part 1 of 2(DCN:11706)

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.

Disregard Restriction of Header and Footer: Army Installations and State Action Papers - Rhode Island

Final Cobra Run - Army RC Transformation Newport RI

Final Cobra Run - 70 Naval Station Newport Rhode Island. Cobra file pertaining to Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.

Executive Correspondence - Letter dated 17 Aug 05 from Rhode Island Representatives Regarding Naval Station Newport RI

Presentation overview of Naval Station Newport Rhode Island

Naval Undersea Warfare Center - Antenna test facilities

Newport Chalet Status FY 03-04, 04-05, Visitors Quarters Occupancy Report Monthly/Yearly 2004-2005

Base Input - Naval Station Newport RI - Presentation Division Newport Aligned for the Future

Scenario TECH 0008I - C4ISR Subsurface Sensors

Web page information - Article Projecting Decisive Joint Capabilities

Executive Correspondence - Letter dtd 08/05/05 to Chairman Principi from RI Senators Reed and Chafee and Representatives Kennedy and Langevin thanking the Commission for their attention during the 07/06/05 New England BRAC Hearings, expressing support for the 05/13/05 BRAC list and proposing the collocation the Naval Postgraduate School with the Naval War College.

Disregard Header and Footer Restriction: Realign NAVSTA Newport, RI by relocating Navy Warfare Development Command to Naval Station Norfolk, VA.

Public Document - Economic Impact Report for Naval Station Newport.

Executive Correspondence - From Governor Donald L. Carcieri To Chairman Principi

Base Input - Hard copy of PowerPoint presentation regarding Naval Station Newport and the programs, facilities, and resources it offers.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/13/2005 to Chairman Principi from Patrick Kennedy (Rep 1st RI) discussing Rhode Island Naval installations including Newport’s Naval War College.

State Input - State of Rhode Island presents a slide show presentation about Naval Station Newport and its contributions to the great state of Rhode Island. File contains hard copy of electronic file located on DCN 5608.