DECEMBER LIVING HISTORY DRILL

Watch history come to life during the December drill on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park. Historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, will demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime and share stories from original crewmen; conduct weapons briefings; and demonstrate drills while aboard ship.the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. The "Call to Battle Stations" will sound at 1 p.m. Enemy aircraft will fly over, attacking the ship, and the crewmen will fire back to defend her with guns blazing. Spectators will be able to take in the whole experience while the crew fires the ship's 20mm and 40mm guns. Planes fly based on mechanics and weather conditions that day. Admission prices are $16 for AAA members, $13 for active-duty dependents ages 12 and up and $5 for active-duty dependents ages 6 to 11. Active-duty military and children up to 5 years old are free. Learn more about the event at www.ussalabama.com/event/december-living-history-drill.