USS Shenandoah Veterans Gather for Reunion in Shenandoah Town

Harrisonburg, VA, September 30, 2026 —

Veterans who served aboard the USS Shenandoah (DDG 98) recently gathered for a reunion event. The gathering took place in the town of Shenandoah, a location that shares its name with the naval vessel.

Specific dates for the reunion were not provided. The event brought together former crew members of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, which was commissioned in 2007 and is homeported in San Diego, California. The USS Shenandoah is the second ship in the U.S. Navy to bear the name of the river that flows through parts of Virginia and West Virginia, and the city in Virginia.

Details regarding the number of attendees or specific activities planned for the reunion were not immediately available. Such reunions typically serve as an opportunity for former service members to reconnect, share memories, and maintain camaraderie built during their time in the navy.

The town of Shenandoah, located in Page County, Virginia, has a population of approximately 5,000 residents and has a history tied to industrial and agricultural development. The connection between the town and the naval ship often fosters a sense of shared identity and pride among those associated with either the vessel or the locality.

Further information on the reunion, including its agenda and participants, was not disclosed. The contractor responsible for organizing the event was not identified.

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