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ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF THE USS BILLINGS


We have formed the Friends of the USS Billings, a non-profit organization that will continue to support the Blue and Gold crews of the Billings. Things such as recognizing the Sailor of the Year, Junior Sailor of the Year and Blue Jacket of the year, purchasing items that are not supplied by the US Navy that make life a bit more livable when deployed for months at sea are just a few of the things we do. We also support the crew when they come to Billings for crew visits, making sure they experience the great hospitality we here in Montana are accustomed to.

We are always looking for sponsors and donors to assist us with these undertakings. Sponsors are recognized by being listed on our Friends of the USS Billings wall that opened in 2021 at the entrance of the Billings Public Library. Without your support, we cannot do the things that are necessary to support the women and men who serve our great nation by manning the decks of the USS Billings.

For more information, or to become a sponsor, please email Ron Spence at friendsofussbillings@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest and support of the USS Billings.

THE SHIP



The new USS Billings is one of the Navy’s newest warships. It was built in Marinette, Wisconsin and is a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) that will operate in waters close to the shore. The vessel also has a helicopter pad, a ramp for small boats and can be used by small assault forces.

While the USS Billings is the 15th in the class of fast and versatile Littoral Combat Ships, it is the first time that Billings has been honored as a namesake city.

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