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P B R 7331

Restoring and reliving history
Operation Black Sheep offers a meaningful and engaging experience that recognizes the sacrifices, courage, and valor of all military veterans. It fosters a thorough understanding of the Vietnam Era; including, the political, historical, social, cultural and military aspects of the Vietnam War.  By maintaining and preserving the Mark II Patrol Boat River (PBR) in operational condition, it will allow people (both military and civilian) to experience firsthand the thrill of riding on an operational PBR. We will strive to preserve the legacy and history of the Brown Water Navy of Vietnam. This will be open to the public so everyone can have the opportunity to ride on a unique piece of Vietnam history.  However, each month specific dates will be reserved for veterans to take a ride and leave their ill feelings behind with the river.  By riding, touching and experiencing, one of the few remaining PBRs, veterans suffering from PTSD will find peace and comfort on the lake aboard our PBR. 

Why do we call this Non-Profit Organization Operation Black Sheep, you ask? When veterans go to war and come home, we are different. Sometimes it is for the good; but, often times, things that were once easy become a struggle. We are changed because of the realities of war, and sometimes feel like the general population does not understand us.  Service members can be made to feel like the black sheep of the community. It is our goal to promote a sense of belonging, respect, and brotherhood among veterans and the general public alike.  

Operation Black Sheep

Operation Black Sheep is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans as well as restoring history. Muskegon is the perfect place for these boats to call home due to the vast lake frontage and beauty that only Michigan holds. We are also working with LST 393 which is one of two remaining ships of its kind in the US.
2.7 Million men and woman served during the Vietnam war and 58,202 were killed in action. Our mission is to celebrate those who came home. While it is honorable to mourn those we have lost, we often overlook the living.

PBR 7331 in service with US Navy at SBU22

​PBR 7331 WAS DONATED TO OPBS IN DECEMBER OF 2017
​THANK YOU TO JOHN MCCLURG AND HIS DEDICATION TO HELPING OUR VIETNAM VETERANS 


First time I visited PBR 7331 to start our long journey together.
AND SO OUR STORY BEGINS ...

PBR 7331 is finally home at the Mart Dock. It wasn’t easy and we should have done some things differently, lessons learned. We would not have been able to do this without help from Mike and the crew at sports fisherman service who loaned us the trailer. As well as Kevin Lohman from Double L Enterprise Inc for letting us borrow his truck that pulled everything with ease. Thank you for everyone who has supported us. Your support has allowed for this to happen. The Mart Doc and crew have given continuous support and are a truly amazing group of guys to work with, they offer solutions to every problem we encounter. 
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Bringing PBR 7331 home to Muskegon.
My First Mate and I.
Steve Wendt from River Division 593 giving me his old PBR opener.
Making History for all to be proud of.
First time meeting John McClurg in person. Without his dedication PBR 7331 would not be happening.
John and I spend Veterans Day together.
Some of our many volunteers.
Engines being delivered to get rebuilt and overhauled.
Our UAW 1279 guys who provided support almost every week.
YJ14 parts donated by NAMJet
Al making sure everything is trued up for instal.
Ethos Survival donated to give to Al Gee our Fabricator.
AG hoodies donated to give to our outstanding volunteers.
Steve hard a work fixing our stringer.
Keith Gottschall of Rivier Division 531 & 535 working on the plumbing.

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Hours

Due to having to work a full time job to support my family. Please call for availability

Telephone

231-571-8576

Email

BlackSheepPBR@gmail.com
  • Home
  • Operation Black Sheep
  • PBR History
  • Those helping rebuild history
  • Giving back to those who gave so much
  • Donate to the cause.
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact
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  • Making Headlines