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Well guys, it is 2018 and the LST 325 is coming back to Chester this fall on Sept 7-9. I will be putting out more information next week on the specifics for this visit, but I would like to get the initial high level info out. There are a lot of exciting stuff planned, and it will be a great...

I was very pleased to see the number of people that showed up wearing their uniforms and even t-shirts from their respective branch of service. Veterans from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam were showing up with their families and sharing stories with children and grandchildren while looking at the...

"General Patton" even showed up from Indiana!

The weather was great Friday and Saturday, with Saturday being the best day as far as the amount of vehicles and such. The coming rain sent some of the reenactors and vehicle owners home late Saturday evening.

If it had not been for the help and friendship of Gary (lstmate) and Tammy, the ship would have never stopped here. Garry was instrumental in my introduction to the Captain several years ago, which eventually lead to the LST 325 coming to Chester.

We had over 7600 people visit the ship over the weekend with even more showing up to the riverfront to experience the Camp and the HMV display. Over 1500 students came on Friday alone. The local Catholic Grade School brought posters they had made depicting the history of the LST 325 and all LST's.

Well I know that it has been a few weeks since the LST 325 was here in Chester and I had hoped to get an update sooner than now, but better late than never I guess. We had a really good turn-out from the WWII reenactor groups around here. Members of the 82nd, 101st and 2nd Rangers were present...

The LST 325 is coming in today, and I am officially off work through Sunday!! Most of the SEMO MVPA guys will be coming in today too. Hope to see some of the SS family there!

Good deal Stan! We are going to have a great turn-out; getting a bunch of feedback from people. There will be quite a bit of HMV and WWII stuff on display. Hope to see some of the SS family there! Brian

To begin: I have been working a lot lately, so my updates are long in between. Yes there will be a place to camp and stay as long as you want. In fact, there are several reenactors and hobbyists camping out. If anyone would like more info, please see the website...

Low tide is correct. How about it Midwest SS members?? Any interest in a late season get-together?

The LST 325 will be stopping in Chester Illinois September 16-18, 2011. We (the town) are planning to have a Historical Military Vehicle display and WWII Living Camp coincide with the ships' visit. I have been thinking this would be a good opportunity for some of the SS members to bring our...