The World of the American Combat Soldier Spend some time with the Vietnam War’s often overlooked but incredibly important participants: combat soldiers. Construct a thorough portrait of a typical American grunt from his daily routine in wartime to where he stood in the greater military hierarchy and see how ordinary soldiers weathered brutal combat over […]
Vietnam’s Casualties, prisoners, and MIAs With the dust of war settled, how many ultimately died or went missing in Vietnam? Investigate the human consequences of the conflict from POWs to casualties, evaluating the effectiveness of allied and NVA hospitals in treating wounded soldiers along with the treatment of prisoners in Vietnamese camps. Movie: “Billy Jack” […]
Vietnam’s Casualties, prisoners, and MIAs With the dust of war settled, how many ultimately died or went missing in Vietnam? Investigate the human consequences of the conflict from POWs to casualties, evaluating the effectiveness of allied and NVA hospitals in treating wounded soldiers along with the treatment of prisoners in Vietnamese camps. Movie: “Billy Jack” […]
The Inaugural Gala Party "Bold Vigilance" aboard the USS Orleck Naval Ship promises to be a memorable event set against the historic backdrop of the ship’s storied past. GET TICKETS Here are some details about the event: Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Location: US Orleck Naval Ship, Sponsorship: Interested parties can become sponsors by […]
Join us for Museum Ships On The Air Weekend hosted on the USS Orleck June 1-2, 2024 We are honored to join other museum ships located around the world and amateur radio operators participating in the 2024 Museum Ships on the Air Weekend. This is our second year participating in this event with other amateur […]
Join us this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a document shredding event with AARP at the USS Orleck! Fight fraud by shredding your personal documents, free of charge. Afterwards, enjoy a trip onto the USS Orleck as part of the Friends of AARP discount! Take $5 off all regularly posted USS Orleck […]
Come join us on Sunday, June 16, 2024 for a Father's Day "Beer on the Pier" from 11AM to 6PM for a family friendly festival presented by Veterans United Craft Brewery. GET TICKETS This event on the pier is free and open to the public, but we are selling discounted early-bird tickets for the ship tours […]
Prepare yourself for an amazing night filled with fireworks, DJ, full bars, and a vibrant atmosphere. Dance the night away on the deck of this historic naval ship to celebrate this 4th of July! The pier will be open as well for dancing! Experience breathtaking views of the Jacksonville skyline and the St. Johns River […]
Annual Korean War Armistice Day Remembrance Honoring ALL Korean War Veterans and Korean Defense Veterans during the 71st Armistice Anniversary July 25, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. Guests of Honor: All Korean War Veterans and Korean Defense Veterans Rare opportunity to meet and thank Korean War and Defense Veterans. Jacksonville Naval Museum USS Orleck 00-886 docked […]
Lucky Duck Promotions is beyond excited to announce our new event series SHIP FEST located at the USS Orleck retired Naval Ship in Downtown Jacksonville Florida. Danielle Dallas & Cassidy Shepherd are hosting their annual WHITE OUT PARTY. All guests are encouraged to wear white attire for this fashion event. Purchase Tickets This event is […]
Join us this Friday! On 13 September at 1300, Retired Captain Greg Allen will be conducting a short, informal ceremony to commemorate the brave actions taken by LT Orleck in his attempts to save his ship and his ultimate passing on 9 September. The event will include reading of the eyewitness accounts of what happened […]
Join us for a FREE Constitution Day Ceremony on the Navy Pier. 5:30-730pm The event will be held on the outer deck space of the USS Orleck. There will also be a food truck onsite. Official ceremony starts at 6:30 PM
