USS Thresher Memorial Approved for Arlington

The deaths of 129 men that essentially catalyzed modern submarine safety will finally be commemorated at Arlington National Cemetery, following memorial approval by the secretary of the Army. Kevin Galeaz, president of the USS Thresher ANC Memorial Foundation, announced the long-awaited recognition Jan. 28. Donations will cover the cost of the memorial and ensure that funding will be in place to replace the monument in perpetuity. Read more about the memorial on Military.com.

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