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October, 1990

Volume 53, No. 8

FEATURES 6 8 15'

Campaign Comer Profile of 1994 Confessions of a Lucky Bag Collector

by Capt. Gerald P. Motl USNR Alumnae—Half Way There

by Lt. Barbette Lowndes SC USN How I Became a Midshipman (Or hooray for sex)

by Capt. Charles O. Akers USN (Ret.) West Point—Ten Years Later

by Lt. James G. Foggo, III USN A Few Memories

by Capt. Glover T. Ferguson USN (Ret.)

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Director, Campaign Development Committee HARRY A. SE-iTvIOUR, JR. '65 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Director cf Publications and Editor JAMES W. HAMMOND, JR. , '51 Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (;Retired)

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DEPARTMENTS Contributors' Biographies An Ocean Away The Mail Boat Officers and Trustees All Hands Capitol Hill A Few Inches From the Yard

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Contributors' Biographies CAPTAIN GERALD P. MOTL USNR Gerry Motl '68 went to the nuclear submarine program on graduation, serving in JAMES MONROE (SSBN-622) Gold. He was then on the staff of the Nuclear

Power Training Unit in Idaho. He resigned in 1973 but remained active in the Reserve and is with a SPAWAR unit in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a civilian he is associated with the nuclear power industry and is Vice-President and CEO of Halliburton Environmental Technologies. He is a Blue and Gold officer and a Lucky Bag collector. He and his wife and two children live in Houston, Texas.

LIEUTENANT BARBETTE HENRY LOWNDES SC USN Barbette (nee Henry) Lowndes '80 went directly to Supply School on graduation. From there she went to Personal Support Detachment, Bermuda, where she was Officer-in-Charge and Disbursing Officer. Next she served in the Defense Contract Administration Service Management Area as Program Support Officer/Contract Administrator. She is now stationed in Philadelphia. She is a former Trustee of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. She is married to Cdr. Rawlins Lowndes SC USN UC Berkeley '72.

CAPTAIN CHARLES O. AKERS USN (RET.) Charlie Akers '38 is the youngest of three brothers who graduated from the Academy. He started World War II on a converted four-piper at Pearl Harbor on 7 December and ended it commanding HOBBY (DD-610). Other sea duty included command of OZBOURN (DD-846), X O of Los ANGELES (CA-135), command of

JAMES G. STAVRIDIS '76 A Distinguished Graduate of the Class of 1976, Jim's initial sea tour was as ASW Officer in USS HEWETT (DD-966). He was selected for the Carrier Readiness Improvement Program and served as Propulsion and Electrical Officer in USS FORRESTAL (CV-59). Duty in the Strategic Concepts Group (OP-603) in the Pentagon followed. He attended the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where he earned his MA and PhD. He then served three years as the commissioning Operations Officer in USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50). After duty as a strategic planner on the CNO's Executive Panel (P-OOK), he reported as Executive Officer in USS ANTIETAM (CG-54). He has won the Aleigh Burke Award, the City of Newport Award and the Newport Navy League Award and several writing prizes, as well as co-authoring the new ninth edition of The Division Officer's Guide.

WILLIAM R LAWRENCE '51 A former Brigade Commander who devoted his carrier to being a carrierfighterpilot. Bill wasfirstto fly a naval aircraft twice the speed of sound. He was shot down while CO of VF-143 and was a POW from June 1967 to March 1973. He attended the National War College, was Asst DCNO (Air) and Superintendent of the Naval Academy before commanding Third Fleet.

He retired as Chief of Naval Persoiuiel in 1986. He has the Chair of Naval Leadership at the Academy.

a fleet oiler plus being a ComDesDiv and ComDesRon. Ashore he instructed at the Naval Academy and was lieutenant commander detailer in BuPers. He was CruDesPac Log Rep at Long Beach. Upon retirement he was an executive with a savings and loan association in Southern California. He lives in Huntington Beach, California.

DANIEL J. BARCm Daniel J. Barchi '91 is our voice from Bancroft Hall.

Dan is a Navy Junior who had lived many places, most recently Fairfax, Virginia. He is an English major and in the 16th Company. He aspires to be a Surface Warfare Officer. He is active as President of the Surface Action Group and a member of the Men's Glee Club. He is the son of the late Cdr. Richard Barchi USN '66 and the stepson of Peter Odell '62.

LIEUTENANT JAMES G. FOGGO, III USN Jim Foggo '81 entered the nuclear power program and then went to SEA DEVIL (SSN-664). In 1986, he was awarded an Olmsted Scholarship and studied for two years at the University of Strasburg in France, receiving a Master's degree in history and civilization of Europe. He also holds a master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard. He is the navigator and operations officer of a fleet ballistic boat.

ROBERT H. SHAPIRO Bob Shapiro has been Academic Dean and Provost since 1989. He was graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1961 and earned a doctorate in chemistry from Stanford. He taught for 12 years at the University of Colorado before moving to James Madison University. He was Dean, College of Letters and Sciences, there before coming to the Academy. He is the author of two books on spectrocopy as well as more than 70 published scientific articles.

CAPTAIN GLOVER T. FERGUSON USN (RET.) Glover Ferguson '33, a native of Annapolis, was graduated in the second half of '33 and with this group was commissioned an Ensign USNR. He then studied for and obtained a second mate's license (limited) and went to sea as a deck boy at $22.50 a month. Following appointment as an Ensign USN in June of 1934, he served in MISSISSIPPI (BB-41) and CLARK (DD-361). He transferred to NEW

ORLEANS in June 1939 serving in her until September 1943. Other sea duty included tours as navigator, ROCHESTER (CA-122), XO, SAINT PAUL (CA-73),

DesDiv commander during the Korean War, CO HENRICO (APA-15) and BOSTON (CAG-1). He retired on 1 July 1964 and lives in Coronado.

THOMAS F. BATES Tom Bates has been the Sports Information Director for the Naval Academy Athletic Association since August 1973, coming here after a six-year tenure at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. His Naval Academy football brochures have been cited seven times for their editorial excellence by the College Sports Information Directors of America. He is a 1960 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and his eldest son, Daniel, graduated from the Naval Academy in 1987.

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An Ocean Away Cdr. Jim Stavridis '76

The Eight Degree Channel There is a route through the Indian Ocean called the "eight degree channel." It is a shipping path that leads between several of the small atolls in the Maldive Islands, west of India in the northern reaches of the vast Indian Ocean. It is part of the route from the tiny U.S. facility on the British atoll of Diego Garcia, almost in the north center of the Indian Ocean, that leads to the Persian Gulf. It is called the eight degree channel because it falls at eight degrees of latitude, almost 500 nautical miles north of the equator. Tonight, in early August of 1990, a Navy Battle Group is hurrying through the eight degree channel, steaming North.

"Make best speed for the North Arabian Sea" was the terse message that blew apart a schedule that had been planned for seven months, a logistic train set in place at considerable time and expense, and hundreds of well planned evening liberties in ports across the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. As he always does in times of crisis, the President of the United States turned to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and asked the question every President since the Second World War has asked when the need arose: "Where are the Carriers? Where are the Navy Battle Groups?"

In the early morning hours of 2 August, Saddam Hussein, the leader of Iraq, invaded the tiny, oil-rich neighboring country of Kuwait.

The pretext? Incredibly, and I quote, ". . .to restore neighborly relations." ITie real reason for the invasion was far more prosaic: Kuwait has enormous oil reserves, a long-standing border dispute with Iraq, and billions in Iraqi debt from the Iran-Iraq war (in which Kuwait staunchly backed Iraq). In a maneuver eerily reminiscent of Hitler's 1938 push into the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia, Hussein launched a lightning blitzkreig that swept over Kuwait's high-tech but low manpower military forces in a matter of hours.

Over 5,000 U.S. citizens live and work in Kuwait, and at this writing they are being well treated as neutrals in the conflict. But in order to demonstrate U.S. resolve, press for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, and protect U.S. nationals, the President ordered the Navy Battle Group to which I am attached toward the North Arabian Sea up the eight degree channel.

Several other Battle Groups are likewise steam-

ing toward the Persian Gulf.

And so it is that on this soft August night I find myself just north of the equator, rolling in a quartering sea, looking anxiously at the barometer (which is falling due to storms off the horn of Africa, northwest of here) and helping conn the AEGIS Cruiser to which I am assigned on station just off the carrier's port quarter. The Persian Gulf is becoming the Navy's dark star, I think to myself. It is the place we keep coming back to, where we wage our wars and make our contributions at the altar of global stability. It is the perfect theater to demonstrate, yet again, the value of sea power to the American public.

For without sea power, our nation would be powerless to influence events in this distant but vital corner of the globe. The Navy was instrumental in laying to rest the last conflict in the region, the Iranian-Iraqi war, which bled both countries and kept them occupied for seven years. Due to the mobility, flexibility, and onstation endurance of Naval forces, the United States was able to favorably influence the outcome of that conflict, protect Kuwaiti tankers carrying vital oil to the West, reduce Soviet influence in the region, and contribute to some measure of stability. All of that in 1987-1989.

And now, I think, we will do it again.

By the time this is published, a great deal will have happened, and much will be sorted out. But even at this early point in the problem, two days after the invasion, it is instructive to reflect on the implications of all this for the defense debate in the United States.

As much as we would all like a "peace dividend," Saddam Hussein personifies the reason we cannot yet beat our swords into plowshires.

The world, unfortunately, is full of Saddam Husseins, men with ambitions for regional hegemony, who desire to drive events on the globe and make the trains run on time. Tonight, I imagine, the trains are running on time in Kuwait. Iraq has a standing army of more than a million men, a powerful air force, a small but competent navy, and is led by a very ambitious man sitting astride what is one of the most strategic regions of the globe. A bad combination.

In order to influence Hussein and others like him, the United States will require powerful, competent, well-trained military forces. And this is only one of many potential regions of conflict throughout the world.

Simply because the Soviets have reduced de-

fense expenditures (if they really have) and redirected some military spending (although they are still producing extremely impressive nuclear submarines, warships, and strategic weapons in great quantities) doesn't mean we can fold up our military tents and go home. If Saddam Hussein blows up the Arabian Peninsula (which he certainly could, given his resources) the impact on the global economy is staggering to consider. Endless gas lines, soaring oil prices, rampant inflation, shuddering machinations in currency rates, collapsing stock markets, and all the rest. Sound familiar?

It should. It happened in 1972 and 1978, and was based on far less significant and chaotic events than could potentially play out with Iraq driving the problem in the Middle East. At least then we had a powerful and relatively stable ally, the Shah of Iran, in the region.

What deters the Husseins of the world from striking at U.S. interests? It is their own sense of self-preservation. He may be tempted to take the occasional swing at a small, powerless nation like Kuwait. But he knows that there are limits to what he can do that are imposed, if only implicitly, by U.S. power. And the backbone of that power, if it is to have teeth, is sea power. Only ships can appear on the horizon of Iraq, signal menace and resolve, remain on station essentially indefinitely, defend themselves, and, if necessary, strike.

So the Persian Gulf beckons my Battle Group. I did this last time I was in the Indian Ocean. It was a different Battle Group, on different AEGIS Cruiser, in different crisis—but the same eight degree chaimel. In the Summer of 1987, it was the attack on STARK and the

Iran-Iraq war spilling into the tanker war on the shipping lanes of the Gulf that drove us North.

Like Yogi Berra said, "Deja vu all over again."

But that is at the heart of sea power, at the heart of the Navy, this mission that sends me rolling through the equatorial seas on the far side of the planet from my home and family. So up the eight degree channel we drive, ready for whatever lies ahead, sailing back to the dark star shining over this part of the world, the Persian Gulf, that stage upon which the Navy will demonstrate, probably over and over, the immutable requirement for sea power our nation must meet if it is to remain a player in the events that drive the global community.

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Campaign Comer

An Update

Given today's fiscal climate, private funding is needed to provide the difference between a program of adequacy for the Brigade and one of excellence. Given the quality of the young men and women who comprise the Brigade and their importance to our Navy (and country) well into the 21st Century, the Campaign is designed to help ensure that excellence is maintained at our alma mater.

We continue to be very aggressive in asking for corporate and foundation support and this is helped by the generous giving by the "family."

The Alumni Association's very prestigious Development Committee currently being formed will help us significantly in this important fundraising arena. However, our Alumni will continue to be the key to the success of this Campaign. With this in mind, if you have not yet supported the Campaign and wish to do so, please send a contribution (checks should be made payable to the Naval Academy Alumni Association) or written pledge to: The Campaign Office U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Alunmi House, Annapolis, Md. 21402-5068

We are making steady progress with this important campaign. We now stand at approximately $18.5 million received in gifts and pledges toward our $24 million goal. Of the $17 million needed to complete thefirstclass, stateof-the-art Brigade Center (in addition to the $13 million appropriated through the congressional process) we are at the $14.5 million cash/ pledges received mark. While steady progress is being made, the cash flow chsJlenge remains. Monthly billings to complete our share—$17 million will be received over the next several months. Much of the $14.5 million "received" is in the form of pledges due to be completed over the next two-four years. We need prompt payments of pledges as well as help from those who have not yet given. With respect to giving participation, our Alumni have contributed over 60% of the cash and pledges received; however, well over 50% of our Alumni have not yet supported the Campaign. As previous Campaign Comers have illustrated, this Campaign is vitally important to the Academy. It only addresses Academy needs that will not be funded with federal funds.

All contributions to the Campaign are taxdeductible.

With respect to the Brigade Center itself, construction of the final phase, which includes installation of the stage (housed in the overhead) and 800 additional seats (also housed in the overhead using seating pallets), has begun.

The Center will be fully operational next Spring in time for Commissioning Week 1991.

A formal grand opening is planned for the following Fall.

The response to the Honor Chair program, in which a Classmate, shipmate, spouse or any Alumnus (or non-alunmus) who has served our country can be honored through an Honor Chair within the Brigade Center, has been very positive. Approximately 500 Honor Chairs have been reserved to date. Anyone interested in honoring or memorializing an individual(s) in this unique and lasting way at the Academy should contact Capt. Chip Seymour, USN, (Ret.) '65 or Mrs. Cam Bosworth in the Campaign Office by letter or by phone (301) 268-2558.

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Profile of 1994 The United States Naval Academy's Class of 1994 took the Oath of Office to become Midshipmen in the United States Navy on 3 July 1990. Statistics about the Class of 1994 are representative of the backgrounds and qualifications sought in entering Midshipmen.

Applicants and Nominees Applicants (includes nominees) Number of applicants with an official nomination Nominees qualified scholastically, medically and in physical aptitude Offers of admission Admitted

12,476 5,878 2,017 1,498 1,232

Previous College and Prep School The Class of 1994 includes 36 percent (441) from college and posthigh school preparatory programs; 20 percent (246) from the Naval Academy Preparatory School; seven percent (86) from private preparatory schools; and nine percent (109) who have completed at least six months of study at a college or university.

Minorities and Women The Class of 1994 includes a total of 270 minority Midshipmen with ethnic backgrounds as follows: Black (106), Asian/Pacific Islander (36), Filipino (19), Hispanic (99), and Indian/Native American (10).

One hundred thirty-six women Midshipmen were admitted with the Class of 1994.

Sons and Daughters of Alumni The Class of 1994 includes 40 sons and six daughters of Naval Academy Alunmi (four percent of the Class.)

College Board Scores (Scholastic Aptitude) Score Range 700-800 600-699 500-599 Less than 500

Verbal 5% 33% 48% 14%

Math 30% 53% 16% 1%

American College Testing Program Scores Score Range English 30-36 5% 25-29 46% 20-24 45% 15-19 4%

Math 52% 43% 5% 0%

Rank in High School Class First Second Third Fourth

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Geographical Distribution Midshipmen were admitted from every state in the nation. The Class of 1994 also includes seven international students, including Midshipmen from the following countries: Peru, Singapore, Turkey; and two each from Ecuador and Malaysia.

School Honors and Activities Percent Student body/council/govemment president or vice president Class president or vice president School club president or vice president School publication staff member National Honor Society member Varsity athlete Varsity letter winner Dramatics or debating participant Leader of musical group Eagle Scout Boys/Girls State or Nation representative ROTC, NROTC, AFROTC cadet Sea Cadet

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Cdr. Charles L. Robertson, USN Mid'n. Joel C. Robertson Cdr. Samuel R. Dutrow, Jr., USN (Ret.) Mid'n. David M. Dutrow LCdr. Harry P Fulton, Jr., USNR Mid'n. Harry P Fulton m Capt. Jack H. Hawver, Jr., USN Mid'n. Jack H. Hawver III Capt. Edwin G. Moninger, Jr., USN Mid'n. Thomas P Moninger Mr. Duncan N. Ingraham Mid'n. Rebecca J. Ingraham *Cdr. James M. Lopacinski, USN Mid'n. Kristen A. Lopacinski Capt. Frederick R. Lutz, USN Mid'n. Leland J. P Lutz Capt. Rene J. Chicoine, USN Mid'n. Jason C. Eaton Cdr. Dante R. Marzetta, USN Mid'n. Dante J. Marzetta Mr. Michael F Shields Mid'n. George B. Shields Mr. David J. Tate Mid'n. Matthew A. Tate Capt. Robert E. Treis, USN Mid'n. Robert E. Treis II Mr. John S. Burks Mid'n. Kristine C. Biu^ks Maj. Charles A. Dittmar, Jr., USMC (Ret.) Mid'n. Josh E. Dittmar Cdr. George H. Gardner HI, USN Mid'n. Michael T. Gardner Mr. Paul R. McNaughton Mid'n. Danielle L. McNaughton Capt. Dana F Miller, USN Mid'n. Philip S. Miller Capt. Samuel L. Newton, USNRR Mid'n. Craig S. Newton LCol. Malcobn L. Ogilvie, Jr., USMC Mid'n. Jeimifer A. Ogilvie Mr. Mark C. Treanor Mid'n. Adam J. Treanor LCdr. Peter J. DeVries, Jr., USN Mid'n. Garth P DeVries Cdr. Ronald P Lessmann, DC, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Brett H. Lessmann Mr. Clifford L. Deets Mid'n. Korb S. Matosich Mr. Henry J. MacLaughlin Mid'n. Henry J. MacLaughlin, Jr. Cdr. NeU T Kinnear, USNRR Mid'n. Adam S. Kinnear Cdr. Douglas E. Sameit, USNR Mid'n. Daniel S. Sameit Cdr. Thomas L. Sydnor, USNR Mid'n. Thomas L. Sydnor, Jr. Capt. William M. Harris, USMC Mid'n. William J. Watkins

U.S. Military Academy 1959 MGen. John S. Grinalds, USMC Mid'n. Allen D. Grinalds 1965 Mr. Bruce A. Raybeck Mid'n. Mark J. Raybeck 1968 LCol. Robert A. Stroud, USA Mid'n. Thomas B. Stroud 1969 LCol. Steven A. Bosshard, USA Mid'n. Michael L. Bosshard U.S. Air Force Academy None Shipmate, October 1990

U.S. Coast Guard Academy 1961 Cdr. Joseph E Carilli, USCG (Ret.) Mid'n. Joseph F Carilli, Jr. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 1967 Mr. Paul M. Banaszewski Mid'n. Michael P Banaszewski Mr. Keith R. DuBois Mid'n. Harold W. DuBois *Denotes Alumnus is deceased

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Shipmate: In the Commissioning Week section of the July-August 1990 issue, it was reported that Ens. Joseph P Luchtenberg led the new officers in singing of the final vene of Navy Blue and Gold. The article then proceeded to print the second of the three verses of Navy Blue and Gold.

I'll be happy to wager that the new officers did, in fact, sing the second vene oiNavy Blue and Gold because it would have been the appropriate verse for the occasion.

My source of sequence information is The Book of Navy Songs issued in 1939 when '43 first donned Navy Blue. Navy Blue and Gold is printed on page 150. Shove out, mister!

Should someone not have The Book of Navy Songs, the third and final verse is: So hoist our colors, hoist them high.

And vow aUegiance true So long as simset gilds the sky Above the ocean's blue Just let us live the life we love And with our voyage through May we all muster up above, A-wearing Navy Blue Joe Devlin '43 Editors's Note: Score- Devlin 1, Editor 0.

ing seen the WEST VIRGINIA system used effectively, I applied it to NEWPORT NEWS watchstanders. It worked extremely well except in one case. One young in-port OOD, an ensign USNR, was normally an excellent watchstander but, to be on the safe side, he was always backed up by a dependable, calm JOOW. On a couple of occasions, the ensign managed to send a boat on erroneous missions which left NEWPORT NEWS boatless for too long. I had a heart-to-heart talk with the young man, emphasizing my WEST VIRGINIA experience, and felt that he was duly moved by the warmth of my feelings. A couple of days later, when I noted that the ensign was on watch, I slipped up on the quarterdeck to see how things were going.

Just as I arrived, one of our launches came alongside ready for its assigimient and the ensign OOD spotted me. As was his occasional habit when under stress, the young man began the perspire freely, turned pink, looked at me, looked at the boat, back at me and then announced loudly but clearly to the coxswain, "Shove off and take your boat with you." I retreated without a word but with an amusing memory.

Victor Delano '41

Academy and Bermuda Race Orders to the Coxswain Shipmate: Don Thomas' delightful article in the April Shipmate entitled "Boats," brought back for me many memories. One involving boats occurred while I was the exec of the heavy cruiser NEWPORT NEWS, the last and best of the Cadillacs (eat your hearts out, you SALEM and DES MOINES types). Being a flagship, the ship's boats were pressed to the limit because the number available was less than what was carried on large ships before World War n. When I was an ensign aboard WEST VreciNiA, for example, the OOD had to keep track of one barge, two gigs, three officers' motor boats, four motor launches, two motor whaleboats and a variety of coxswains. Our WEEVEE execs were insistent, to put it mildly, about sticking to the daily schedule. Toward this end, the execs and the senior watch officer told us repeatedly and heatedly to give clear and proper orders to each coxswain before shoving the boat off ON TIME. "Proper" meant the number of the boat, the exact schedule it was to follow and, finally, "Carry out your orders and shove off." A twisted order commonly heard elsewhere, "Shove off and carry out your orders," was a grievous if not punishable no-no. By the time I reached the exalted position of exec, the boats were fewer but the demands seemed greater. Consequently, hav-

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come to stop by and perhaps go for a sail.

One correction I might make. VAdm. Makaroff was killed at Port Arthur in the 1904 Russo Japanese War. It is my imderstanding that it was his son, Vadim, and his son's wife, Marie, who donated the boat to the Academy.

The derivation of the name, Vamarie, is apparent.

VAMARIE was lost to a hurricane in 1954.

Some yean ago I spent a day sailing on HIGHLAND LIGHT in Los Angeles. I do not know her present stams.

Wayne R. Lippert '47

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John M. MiUer '35 Author's request Shipmate: Author would be gratefiil to hear from any surviving members of Torpedo Squadrons Three and Six, whoflewin the Battle of Midway; or any family members, of friends of non-survivors including those of Torpedo Eight. Please contact: Prof. Brian Nolan, School of Journalism, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, KIS 5B6 (613-788-7416).

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Shipmate: I would like to commend Admiral McNitt's article on getting the USNA and the 72-foot staysail ketch VAMARIE involved in the USNA'sfirstBermuda Race in 1938. It is to his credit, his Classmates, and others involved that we of the Classes of 1947-48-49 fell heir to a begiiming tradition. As Midshipman sailing Qualities of Greatness master of VAMARIE during my last year I was Shipmate: In the June "An Ocean Away" is involved with picking and training the crew for an excellent discussion of the qualities common the 1946 race. I remember "Ski" Siatkowski to many great admirals. Here is an interesting well as we stood the same watch together dur- sidelight on one of these admirals. ing the race, trading places at the wheel. SubOn page 110 of Beat The Last Drum. The sequently I was to sail in the Transpac (Los Siege of Yorktown, 1781, by Stephen Sanden Angeles-Honolulu) Race but, unfortimately, Webb. St. Martin's Press, New York 1963 we not on an Academy boat. find: It all seems so long ago now, but Admiral When De Grasse was a captain the French McNitt does bring it all back very nicely. Also, Admiral D'Orvilliers took a squadron out to sea to practice evolutions. After ten weeks of a week ago, we just finished bringing our own maneuvers the admiral declared that De Ericson 35 sloop uphill from Los Angeles to Grasse 'was the best skilled captain in the the Canadian border. That really brought it squadron. Although his vessel was very inback, getting around those capes and reefs and ferior in quaUty, he nevertheless gave to the crossing the bars. evolutions all the precision and briUiance posAnyway, it makes me feel good that I, along sible. His frequent collisions with other ships with my Classmates and others involved with during the cruise seem to demand something VAMARIE and HIGHLAND LIGHT that year of more perfect in his estimate of the situation at 1946, contributed, in a small way, to building a glance, but they show his confidence in apthe tradition and strength of the present sail proaching vessels . . . '. training program. Any veterans from VAMARIE This is also an excellent example of the fine or HIGHLAND LIGHT who happen into our area art of writing fitness reports. here in northwest Washington state are wel- Robert H. Weeks, '32 Shipmate, October 1990

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Convocation in Haisey Field House It was a first in more ways than one—it was the first cool August day of the Summer and, more importantly, it was the first-ever Convocation Day held at the Academy. On the uncharacteristically cool and drizzly morning of 21 August, "Team 6,000"—the Midshipmen, Faculty and Staff of the Academy—gathered in Haisey Field House to hear the Academy's leadership call for a "joint commitment to a new teamwork at the Academy."

Convocation Day, which followed the reforming of the Brigade, offered the Midshipmen, Faculty and Staff an opportunity to "set their sights on a new conmiitment to excellence" in the upcoming year. Speeches by the Superintendent, the Commandant, the Academic Dean and the Brigade Commander were followed by shared discussions over lunch in King Hall, and an informal social in Dahlgren HaU. Greeted by cheers from the Brigade of Midshipmen, the Superintendent, RAdm. Virgil L. Hill, Jr. '61, set the tone for the morning by saying that the Naval Academy's tradition of excellence was intact—alive and well. He asked all to remember that education is the principal focus of the Academy, and honor the single most important characteristic of a leader. There is "zero tolerance" at the Academy for abusive behavior, the Admiral said, stressing the need for equal opportunity and for the principal of mutual respect in all interpersonal relationships. He added that quality leaders, not warriors, were the Academy's main product.

RAdm. Joseph Prueher '64, Commandant of Midshipmen, remarked that recent events in the Persian Gulf again proved the need for a strong and ready Navy. The Naval Academy has a proud reputation of providing leadership to the United States Navy/Marine Corps team, he said, and asked all members of the team to make excellence their number one goal and daily pursuit.

Tlie Academic Dean and Provost, Dr. Robert Shapiro, called for all to work together as a team. Challenging the Midshipmen not to for12

get that "this was their only undergraduate college education," he asked them not to cheat themselves of a good education by "just making the grade."

Midshipman Chris Wortman, Brigade Commander, who received a standing ovation when he concluded his remarks, asked for help from the Faculty and Staff in making the Brigade all it can be. He also told his fellow Midshipmen that the success of the Naval Academy was dependent upon a team effort, that they could not be mere spectators at the Academy but had to act.

Adjourning to King Hall to continue Convocation Day '90, the Midshipmen, Faculty and Staff generally agreed that they had participated in a unique event at the Academy. If the volume of the traditional "Beat Army" cheer at the conclusion of Navy Blue and Gold was any indicator, spirit and enthusiasm, pursuit of excellence and a sense of partnership as "Team 6,000" members are alive and well alongside the Severn.

Brigade Leaders The four Midshipmen in positions of command in the 4,500-member Brigade for the Fall Semester of the 1990-91 Academic Year have been aimounced. Midshipmen Christian F. Wortman of Warren, Pennsylvania, Jeffrey A. Martin of Norfolk, Virginia, John R. Quinn of Sevema Park, Maryland, and Brian M. Smith of Louisville, Kentucky, will serve in the top four positions.

Christian Wortman, the Brigade Commander, is responsible for the daily military activities and performance of the Brigade. Most visible in parades, ceremonies and daily formations, he also performs administrative functions and serves as the key link in the chain of command between the Midshipmen and top Academy officers.

Jeffrey Martin as Deputy Brigade Commander assists Midshipman Captain Wortman in handling the daily operation of the Brigade.

The Deputy oversees tlie Brigade Staff, represents the Brigade on key committees such as the planning committee for the Academy's new Brigade Center and the Naval Academy's Creative Arts Committee, meets with Academy guests and helps find solutions to Brigade problems.

Midshipmen Quinn and Smith are the Brigade's First and Second Regimental commanders. Each oversees his own staff of five Midshipmen and about 2,250 Midshipmen— half the student body—in his respective regiment.

Chris Wortman, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gervase Wortman, graduated from Warren

Area High School. There he was senior class president and captain of the football team. At the Academy, he was a regimental leader during his Second Class year, and he has participated in numerous clubs including Big Brothers, Officers' Christian Fellowship and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. While pursuing a degree in history, he has boxed, wrestled and played rugby in intramural competitions.

Jeff Martin, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard W Martin, graduated from Norfolk Academy where he played varsity baseball and soccer.

While at the Academy, he was a battalion leader last year and will be president of Tau Beta Pi, the Academy's national engineering honor society chapter, this Fall. He is an electrical engineering major and has played intramural soccer and Softball.

John Quiim, 21, a 1987 graduate of Severn School in Sevema Park, is the son of Cdr. J. Thomas Quinn SC USN (Ret.) '62 and Mrs. Quinn. He was class valedictorian at Severn and played varsity soccer, basketball and lacrosse. At the Academy, the 3-year varsity letter winner in lacrosse was a Brigade administration officer last year. This Fall, he will be the vice president of the Academy's chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers and a member of the Officers' Christian Fellowship.

He is a mechanical engineering major.

Brian Smith, 21, a political science major, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Smith. He graduated in 1987 from Brentwood High School in Brentwood, where he was a member of the district champion debate team and ran cross country. He recently completed airborne training at Fort Benning. At the Academy, he has been a battalion supply officer, a member of the Brigade Social Affairs Committee and the Small Arms Club, and he has played intramural raquetball.

GI Bill for '77 and '78 On 15 August 1990, President Bush signed into law the "Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse Pay Act of 1990." Section 207 of that Act restores Vietnam Era GI Bill eligibility to the Classes of '77 and '78 of all Service Academies. This eligibility had been withdrawn from those Classes despite their having made their active duty service commitments prior to the 1976 repeal of the Vietnam Era GI Bill.

'Covered Wagon' Model in Museum The Naval Academy Museum received a model of USS LANGLEY (CV-1), the Navy's first aircraft carrier. The model built by a forShipmate, October 1990

mer crew member, Gilbert E. Jones, was presented by the Covered Wagon Association which is composed of former LANGLEY crewmen.

The sobriquet. Covered Wagon, was given LANGLEY because of her resemblence to the prairie schooners which crossed the Plains to the West in the 19th Century. She had begun life as the collier, USS JUPITER (AC-3) before World War I. In 1922, she was converted to the Navy's first aircraft carrier with the fitting of a flight deck supported by vertical girders above the main deck. As a carrier, LANGLEY was the experimental platform for carrier operations and tactics until the converted battlecruisers, LEXINGTON (CV-2) and

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In 1937, LANGLEY's role as an aircraft carrier came to a close and her tonnage was reapplied, under Treaty limitations, to new carrier construction. She was converted to a seaplane tender and the forward part of her flight deck was removed. It was as AV-3, that LANGLEY went to the bottom south of Java on 27 February 1942.

TOM HAMILTON HONORED RAdm. Tom Hamilton USN (Ret.) '27 is to be honored by the Athletic Association and the Alumni Association. The new locker room at

the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium will be named in honor of the former, football great and two-time football coach.

The Director of the Alumni Association, Capt. Bill Busik '43 and the Athletic Director, Jack Lengyel, announced the proposal at an Alumni luncheon honoring Admiral Hamilton in San Diego in August. In accepting the honor.

Admiral Hamilton made a moving speech which received a standing ovation.

The complex will be located in the south end zone. It will have a home and visiting team locker room, training room and showers. The home dressing room will accommodate approximately 100 players and the visiting team dressing room will accommodate approximately 80 players. Since the Stadium was built before the era of two-platton football, the present locker room beneath the Stadium cannot accommodate the full team. Also the visiting team locker room is not representative of a Division I-A football team let alone the Naval Academy.

The front facade will blend into the basic aesthetics of the Stadium. The back of the locker rooms, which will face the interior of the Stadium will have an "Ail-American Walk of Fame." The intent is to put the names of all Navy All-Americans on the back of the building and have a Naval Academy Walk of Fame Incorporating the football All-Americans.

Naval Aviation Museum Expands This Fall, the National Museum of Naval Aviation—already one of the largest air-andspace museums in the world—will more than double in size to nearly 250,000 square feet with the completion of the current Phase III expansion project.

The $9 million expansion, spearheaded by the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, will be formally dedicated on 12 October, with President Bush invited to attend the ceremony as the guest of honor. Also in attendance will be Samuel Skinner, U.S. Secretary of Transportation; H. Lawrence Garrett III, Secretary of the Navy; and the leaders of Naval Aviation, along with members and supporters of the Museum Foundation from across the country.

The brand new West Wing, devoted mostly to Carrier Aviation and the World War II era, will showcase an authentic replica of a World War II iNDEPENDENCE-class carrier island and flight deck. The flight deck, complete with 40 mm guns, is constructed from spruce wood which was originally stockpiled for USS LEXINGTON, the Navy's training aircraft carrier.

The new wing will also feature a working aircraft carrier deck-edge elevator and an area outfitted like a carrier's hangar bay which will be used as a finished restoration facility open for viewing by visitors. Much of the carrier island will be "hands-on," including the captain's bridge and the navigation station.

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Over the years, my wife and I have taken every opportunity to return to Annapolis. I, like most Naval Academy graduates, delight in revisiting my youth, walking the Academy grounds, inspecting the incoming Plebes and having lunch at the Little Campus restaurant— the scene of my last meal as a civilian on 30 June 1964.

It was during such a visit with my family during a hot June in 1975 that we found ourselves rummaging through an antique store on Maryland Avenue. As a life-long bibliophile, I found myself examining a stack of dust-covered books in a cardboard box pushed off in a comer. With some difficulty, I withdrew an aged reddish brown book with the inscription on the cover The Lucky Bag—7905. For the princely sum of $51 initiated a life-long hobby as a collector of Lucky Bags, the yearbook of the U.S. Naval Academy.

Standing on the comer of Maryland Avenue and Church Circle, I paged through my newly acquired prize. A familiar name appeared— NIMITZ. I've heard of him! What luck—my first Lucky Bag contained the picture and graduation biography of one of our most famous admirals. Who would have thought that a Kerrville, Texas native nicknamed "Natchew," would eventually command all Pacific forces in World War E. Following the Annapolis visit and with my interest in Lucky Bags whetted, I returned to my more mundane life in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Periodically, I would notice articles in Shipmate offering Lucky Bags generally under the heading of "Lucky Bags Available." Almost invariably, these editions were being offered either by old grads or their widows. Three things became obvious to me.

Lucky Bags are heavy—weighing up to eight pounds each. When a person reaches 80 years of age, they get tired of books they have been lugging around the world for 60 years.

The Lucky Bag that you love is the year you or your spouse graduated. It's those other three that cause problems!

Even if a person no longer wants their Lucky Bags, there is a tremendous reluctance to simply throw them away.

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Taking advantage of this discovery, 1 began to respond to a series of "Lucky Bags available" ads—and, in fact, I secured a number of old volumes in this manner. In some cases, however, I found that the Lucky Bags that I had requested by mail had already been given away.

It was obvious that "the early bird catches the worm" or some equivalent naval phrase no doubt spoken by John Paul Jones. This fact became even more obvious following a trip home for lunch in the Fall of 1978. Checking the mail, I discovered the current issue of Shipmate, hot off the press. A quick perusal resulted in the sought after "Lucky Bag Available" ad in the normal format—listing a name and address to send a written expression of interest. "Aha," I said to myself, "I will not miss out this time on these choice Lucky Bags." I immediately went inside, picked up the phone to dial long-distance information to determine the donor's phone number. Realizing that a phone call will beat a letter any day, I dialed the number. I must have been as surprised as Admiral Kimmel was at Pearl Harbor, I learned that the prospective Lucky Bag donor had already received four phone calls. The Lucky Bags were no longer available.

Being a Naval Academy graduate, I immediately surmised that there were other people in the world with a keen interest in acquiring

Lucky Bags.

This incident led me to action that would forever establish my position as the world's foremost individual collector of Lucky Bags. I would take the offensive and put a "Lucky Bag Wanted" ad in Shipmate. This action alone resulted in securing at least half of my current collection of Lucky Bags. Not surprisingly, it also resulted in some very interesting and enlightening dialogue with many old graduates and their wives or widows.

I was now an established Lucky Bag collector. The definition of an established Lucky Bag collector is a collector with a wife who will say every week for the rest of her life, "My gosh, when are you going to get rid of all those books?" My response has been, "Honey, collecting Lucky Bags is better than drinking, gambling and chasing women." So far, this has worked.

As in any collection, it's easy to collect the first half of a discreet set of collectibles—but the second half is tough. I found myself with approximately 40 Lucky Bags, almost solid from 1935 to 1950 (corresponding to the period when grads dispose of their Lucky Bags) plus a smattering of earlier and later editions. The real problem would be to collect the balance. Some of the sources of Lucky Bags that I discovered since then were as follows: Alumni Association. The Naval Academy Alumni Association tumed out to be a good source of Lucky Bags. For many of the reasons alluded to earlier, many old grads give their Lucky Bags to the Alumni Association. Bill Busik did a superb job fulfilling his fiduciary responsibility as Alumni Association Director by suggesting that I make a "small donation" to the Naval Academy in exchange for some of the Association's duplicate Lucky Bags. Imagine asking a wife who is already fed up with 20 linear feet of large books, "Honey, get out the checkbook."

Naval War College. During a two-week Naval Reserve course at the Naval War College in 1983, I was surprised to team that the War College maintains a complete set of Lucky Bags. I was ecstatic to leara that they had duplicate copies of three old editions that I re15

quired. After offering a "small cash donation" in exchange for these duplicate volumes, I was crushed to hear in response, "I'm sorry. Sir, but government regulations don't permit us to dispose of books in this manner." In other words, "no deal."

But, then I got lucky. Two days later, as I browsed through an old book store in Newport, I discovered a book entitled John Paul Jones Commemoration documenting the interment of John Paul Jones body at Armapolis on 24 April 1906.1 immediately noted that the inside cover was inscribed with the signature "Steven B. Luce." Another familiar name. How I had sweated those naval science courses at the Naval Academy in a building named after the famous 1847 Naval Academy graduate, a man whose autographed book I then held in my hands. The price (with no haggling) was $10.

I knew immediately that the "balance of power" in my discussions with the Naval War College had shifted. I quickly arranged a meeting with the Naval War College library custodian to "verify the authenticity of the signature." Positively verified, it was readily evident that the War College was as interested in my book as I was in their duplicate Lucky Bags.

Since Connmodore Steven Luce was the founder of the Naval War College in 1885, it was suggested that this valuable book could be more suitably protected and displayed if donated to the Naval War College. Realizing the truth of this assertion, I readily agreed to donate this rare find to the Naval War College . . . in exchange for a small favor. The next day, my Lucky Bag collection grew by three volumes.

Old Book Stores. You won't believe this. In the early 1980's, my wife and daughter visited Aimapolis again—and stumbled upon four mint Lucky Bags, 1905-1908, in the same antique store where my Lucky Bag collecting had begun almost ten years earlier. But the price this time was $55 each, more than I was prepared to pay at the time. After much haggling, the young male clerk said he would take $75 for all four "in cash." "Honey, get out your wallet and don't ask any questions."

Trades with Other Collectors. Over the years, I have established contact with another Lucky Bag collector living in Massachusetts.

Because of my "Lucky Bags Wanted" ad, it tumed out that my collection was much more extensive than his. But, this gentleman had the treasured 1894 Lucky Bag—the first edition.

He had it! I didn't!

How could I get my hands on this 1894 Lucky Bagl Again, relying on a military tactic teamed at the Naval Academy, I decided to concentrate my forces on that 1894 Lucky Bag. I would make this collector an "offer that he could not refuse." Since I knew which Lucky Bags he had, I offered four Lucky Bags that he was missing, two before 1920, in exchange. The 16

1894 Lucky Bag was mine.

Other Sources. When you get to the point where you are missing only a handful oi Lucky Bags, luck begins to play a major role. As a renowned Lucky Bag collector, my friends began to keep their eyes open for me. Some Lucky Bags just drop in your lap. One business associate picked up a missing 1900 edition for me in Baltimore—available to him and to me for free. Other missing volumes were unearthed by book search firms and bookstores in Annapolis—these were not free!

Collecting Lucky Bags has given me a great deal of pleasure over the years. Even my wife has now reconciled herself to being burdened for the rest of her life with 40 linear feet of books weighing almost half a ton.

Imagine some of the advantages of collecting Lucky Bags: 1. I have the photograph of every living Naval Academy graduate in our family room.

You would be surprised how many hours of great fun and conversation this results in when visited by Naval Academy grads—and nongrads. I've won more than a few beers when, in response to another person's reference to a Naval Academy friend or relative, I can say, "Yes, I have his picture in my family room."

2. You have all heard about the famous "perforated page" in the 7922 Lucky Bag. You probably think this has something to do with Adm. Rickover. Well, 1 know the real story. But— that tale will have to be told another time.

3. It's really enjoyable to look up the biographies of many famous Naval Academy grads^ you know, people like Nimitz, Haisey, Spmance, Motl, Carter, Staubach, Bellino, etc.

Many of them (at least one) are just like you and me!

4. Perhaps the greatest advantage of being a Lucky Bag collector is the fun that results from meeting old—and new—grads talking about Lucky Bags. In a thank-you note to a 1930 grad who had given me an old Lucky Bag, I addressed him as "Red," the nickname listed in his graduation biography. Red wrote an effiisive reply and subsequently visited with us for a weekend. It seemed that "Red" had not been

called "Red" since his hair had changed color in the late 1950's. Being a collector even gives me the opportunity to write an article for Shipmate.

"Vbu may now be wondering if I have now collected every edition of the U.S. Naval Academy Lucky Bag. The answer is "no." I continue to search this country high and low for the 1895 and 1897 editions. My wife frequently asks what I will do after locating these last two Lucky Bags. "Honey, what was it I said about gambling, drinking and chasing women?"

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Alumnaeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Half Way There Lieutenant Barbette Lowndes SC USN

It has been ten years since the Class of 1980 graduated with the first Class of women and we're halfway to minimum service for retirement. Some of the women will stick it out, many will not stay on active duty until retirement. Good or bad, all have been changed by our unique experience.

Even though many policies and practices have changed at the Academy and in the Fleet, I often wonder; is the transition period for integrating women over or is it too early to call the experiment complete? Has the time spent preparing the women for the Fleet been worth it? Is the Navy using these valuable assets to their fiillest potential? Should women continue to be admitted to the Naval Academy?

Five years ago I conducted a study of the women in the Class of '80.1 found there was no such thing as a stereotypical female graduate.

Each Alumna developed her own career goals, priorities, and sense of value to the Navy. Most for the first time had to decide whether to continue their dedication to the Navy on active duty or to seek other opportunities outside the Navy.

Very much like their male Classmates, they were confused and maybe a little scared of the change. Each was looking for her own way to make her mark on society.

I now wonder; has anything changed in the past five years? Do the women view a Navy career as a more rewarding experience as the level of responsibility increases? Have the women found their own balance between personal and professional needs?

To find answers, I looked not only at the women in the Class of '80, but also at Alumnae from 1985 and 1990. I was looking for trends, improvements, changes, and desires. I wanted to know if more changes inside the Academy could affect what happens in the careers of the women. I wanted to know if the issue of women at the Naval Academy should still be looked at as an experiment or whether the experiment is now complete.

My first surprise in reviewing the results of my surveys was the attrition rate while at the Academy. Many of the Class of '90 are in awe of the tales of the Midshipmen years of the Class of '80. At the same time, the Class of '80 assumes that life has gotten much better with the full integration of women for the Class of Shipmate, October 1990

'90. Yet through it all, the attrition rate has essentially remained the same over the years, approximately 69%. The Class of '80 brought in 81 women and graduated 55. '85 started with 109 and finished with 76. The Class of '90 has taken 143 women and added 99 ensigns or first lieutenants to the Fleet.

Many women in the Class of '80 blame their problems and experiences at USNA on the uniqueness of being first. The Class of '85 felt many of their problems and experiences were influenced by their upper classes who had us, the Class of '80, as their leaders and role models. '90 continued this theme with comments of influences from the Class of '80 as Company Officers, instructors, and staff. You can't deny that the introduction of women in 1976 will have a long lasting effect on the lives of Midshipmen.

I was next surprised by the career decisions

of the Class of '80. Five years ago 22% of the Alumnae were sure they would not make the Navy a career. Now a mere 40% remain on active duty. Of those still on active duty, all have been selected for promotion to lieutenant commander with the exception of a few whose careerfieldsare only being considered for promotion for the first time this Summer. Only one women is known to have been selected earlier than her peers. Most, but not all, of those still on active duty plan to remain in the Navy until at least 20 years of obligated service. On average, the women now expect that at retirement their rank will be commander or lieutenant commander. Five years ago this same group of women believed their expected rank at retirement would be captain while at graduation most dreamed of becoming admirals one day.

The careers of those who have resigned are as varied as their male counterparts. Some have gone on to seek further education and have pursued careers as lawyers, nurses, pilots, engineers, businesswomen, and full-time mothers.

The group was mixed on their opinions of whether they were offered better jobs or better pay because of their Naval Academy background. As any graduate will admit, the Naval Academy diploma may help open some doors, but you must still sell yourself with the knowledge, experience and skills you have gained there and in the Fleet. Overall, a very impressive 60% of the women from '80 have gone on to receive a Master's degree or secondary Bachelor's degree to supplement their Academy education.

The Class of '85 is now in the same position as the Class of '80 wasfiveyears ago. They are approaching another major fork in the road of their lives. They can decide for the first time whether to stay on active duty or pursue other opportunities. I found this group of women to be just as confused and undecided as the Class of '80 wasfiveyears ago. While I did not have a 100% response from the Class of '85, 50% indicated they were very definitely leaving the service and an additional 30% were considering resigning before retirement. I hope that my statistics were flawed because those who were positive about making the Navy a career were so busy being great Division Officers and leaders that they just did not have the time for 17

my study.

I could tell the Class of '90 still sees career potential through the glassy-eyed wonder of graduation. Most couldn't imagine anything beyond their first assignment. About 20% were so gung-ho that I could barely read their answers through all the stars they drew indicating their dreams of flag rank. Although, 35% were more pessimistic and could not foresee themselves in the Navy after their five-year obligation.

Somewhere between the third and tenth year the reality of the true career opportunities for women sets in. Most of the women in the Classes of '80 and '85 cite their lack of career opportunities as the strongest motivation for leaving the service. To the best of my knowledge, there are no women from the Class of '80 in the regular surface line, aviation, or Marine Corps communities. Combat restrictions are the greatest concern for all career fields. To be truly competitive with the males for promotion and experience, the women want and need fewer restrictions. It is frustrating to receive the same training as the men and not the same opportunities. It will be interesting to see what effect this lack of opportunities for women will have on future commander and captain selection boards.

As a whole, the women felt the most signifi-

cant overall changes in the Navy during the past ten years have been the tightened fitness requirements, the toughened drug testing programs and policies, and the drastic cutbacks in both budget and manning. The manning cuts still force the Navy to look harder at the use of women in the service, but also appear to keep the female job opportunities restricted to shorebased activities. This caused some concern to the women especially in the Classes of '85 and '90 who are looking for expanded opportunities.

During the pastfiveyears, most of the Alumnae from the Class of '80 have found their own ideal balance between personal and professional goals. Over 75% are currently married and nearly 55% have at least one child. The largest family boasts two sons and four stepsons, a full basketball team plus relief the mother proudly announced. Surprisingly, there is already one very proud grandmother in the crowd; the grandchild is the offspring of a stepdaughter. While not all mothers could claim such amazing family facts, everyone felt their marriages and children were among their top personal accomplishments.

It is interesting to compare the opinions on marriage and children among the three Classes I studied. Within the Class of '90, 50% think they might be married and 30% plan to have

children within thefirstfiveyears after graduation . Of the women in' 85 who responded to my survey, only two of the eleven women who are currently married plan to remain on active duty after completion of minimum obligated service. None of the three women who has a child will continue her Naval career. In contrast, approximately 90% of the women in the Class of '80 who are still on active duty are married, and over 75% have children. While the Class of '80 seems to support the theory that it is possible to maintain a Naval career and family, less than 50% of all the women who were married or had children are still on active duty. From the comments I have received from the Class of '90, the women at the Academy are still not being prepared mentally to balance a Naval career with family life. The Navy has ateady lost and will continue to lose many very good officers who were not prepared to make the sacrifices to career and family to be able to fill both roles and fill them well.

I look at the dwindling list of names of those who are still on active duty and wonder who will be left five years from now. As long as one Alumna from the Class of 1980 remains on active duty, the experiment in integration will continue and I will continue to follow along.

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How I Became a Midshipman (Or hooray for sex) Captain Charles O. Akers USN (Ret.)

This is the story of how an inmiature kid from the hills of Tennessee, your author, made his way to the U.S. Naval Academy, thanks to abundant help, good luck and sex.

First, for the benefit of those either too young or too old to recall the period in this Nation's history which is dominated by an event known as the Great Depression, a reminder is offered that "Black Thursday," 24 October 1929, was the date of the catastrophic stock market crash on Wall Street which signaled the beginning of the economic woes of that period. During the immediate years which followed our Nation sank ever deeper into depression. It appears that only World War n could pull us out of the doldrums.

Less than two years later, in Jime of 1931,1 graduated from high school. My overwhelming ambition was to become a Midshipman and attend the U.S. Naval Academy. This ambition originated from the fact that my two older brothers had both graduated from the Academy, one with the Class of 1920 (graduating in 1919 due to the war acceleration) and one with the Class of 1922. My brothers were widely separated from me in age, thus permitting the resulting range of Classes.

My earliest memories of my older brothers were of their return home on leave from the Academy as Midshipmen. Their uniforms and visored caps might well have inspired an ambition to become a policeman or a fireman, but during these years there was much talk in my household about Academy life. The call to the dinner table was frequently signalled by the announcement, "Chow's piped down." If my table maimers were unacceptable, which they frequently were, I was sternly admonished that, if I ate in that manner at the Naval Academy I would be placed under the table to consume my meal. I was reminded that I must study and learn well, otherwise I would not meet the academic standards of the Academy. I concluded that the Academy was a superior and challenging institution, and this conclusion anchored my ambition to become a Midshipman.

But the Great Depression placed a formidable barrier between me and my ambition. As an economy measure the government reduced the number of Midshipmen authorized for the Navy. The lower ceiling would be achieved by normal attrition. New appointments would be Shipmate, October 1990

withheld until the lower ceiling was reached.

An examination of the Midshipman appointment situation for my congressman and senators indicated that no appointments would be available in the reasonable future.

In the face of this dilemma my father summoned me, newly graduated from high school, and said, "Do you want to go to college?" My reply was, "I want to go to the Naval Academy." "Not possible," was my father's response. So I said, "Then I guess I want to go to college." My father questioned, "What do you want to study?" I replied, "Engineering." My father said, "No, you can either study law or medicine." I wrinkled my brow ÂŁind responded, "Well you are a lawyer and I want to be different, so I will study medicine."

This choice was not an uirfortunate one. Yes, my father was a lawyer but his long-standing friend was a doctor. The relationship was a close one; neither my father nor his friend would bill the other for their legal or medical services. The doctor had two sons, one a lawyer and one a doctor. It was a neat fit for my father to produce a doctor son to join his lifetime friend's clinic in the practice of medicine, and the doctor expected this development. So, at the ripe old age of 16,1 entered the local university in my hometown to begin my medical education.

For those not familiar with the economics of the Depression, it appears useful to remind them that, even at Vanderbilt University, a private educational institution not supported by

the taxpayer, the cost of one full year including tuition and lab fees totalled only $178. Since I lived at home in the vicinity of the campus, there was little further expense involved other than the purchase of text books for the courses being studied. What a bonanza it would be if we could educate our children at this small cost today.

My lack of dedication to the objective of becoming a doctor was soon apparent. Despite the Depression, my Father advanced me money for purchase of the required text books for my courses. I considered dragging coeds to the college dances more amusing than studying, so I used the text book money provided by my Father to support my social activities instead of for the purchase of books. To cover the absence of the texts, I borrowed the needed books from Classmates in my fraternity to study the daily assignments. This system worked quite well in the begiiming, but I had made one bad miscalculation. When exam time arrived and I needed the books most urgently to prepare for the exams, my friends were also cramming for their tests and could not lend me their text books. As might be expected my grade point average suffered, and my Father wanted to know what the hell was happening.

Obviously, my motivation remained with my ambition to attend the Naval Academy. Ah, the misdirections of foolish youth! Fancy wanting to be a Midshipman in preference to becoming a doctor. I have, on occasions, wondered how much income this youthful choice has cost me; but I held steadfast to my choice of the Navy.

It was at this point that sex entered the picture. I have always liked sex. Not only is it a lot of fun, but it is also the element which allowed me to enter the Naval Academy. A Midshipman appointed by my congressman came home on leave, met a sexy girl and established her as his goal. But in those days things were much different than today; then, if you wanted to go to bed with a girl you usually had to marry her.

Today, after a couple of martinis all systems are "go." So the Midshipman married the girl and was promptly dismissed from the Academy when his marriage was discovered. His dismissal created the vacancy at the Naval Academy which allowed me to be appointed and to achieve my ambition.

Yes, I will always be thankful for sex.

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West Pointâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ten Years After Lieutenant James G. Foggo, III USN

Having recently read Cdr. Thomas Buell's account in Naval History, of his tour as the senior naval officer at the United States Military Academy in the late 1970's, brought back many fond memories of my own exjierience on the banks of the Hudson a decade ago as a participant in the Military Academy Exchange Program in 1979. Prior to initiating a one-semester exchange program for a small number of Midshipmen or Cadets during the 1970's, the United States Military Academy and the Naval Academy experimented with several different exchange programs, of one weekend to one week's duration, designed to increase the awareness of the Brigade of Midshipmen and the Corps of Cadets as to "the other guy's program." None of these initiatives were successfill or popular and they tended to be more of a logistics burden than a learning experience. In the I970's, the Commandants of the Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Acadeiqy and the Coast Guard Academy decided that they would limit the exchange program to six Second Classmen from each institution and extend the length of the program to one entire semester. Cadets and Midshipmen would fully integrate themselves into the daily routine and academic program of their rival institutions to learn the ways of another service while proudly representing one's own service.

On a cold December day in 1979 marking another annual contest between the Army and Navy football teams, six of us wearing Navy blue marched out of the ranks of the Long Gray Line and towards center field of the stadium in Philadelphia in order to swap sides with six Army counterparts who, like us, had spent almost an entire semester in the camp of the chief rival. Of the six members of the Class of 1981 who participated in the program, there were five men and one woman. Excluding the author, they were Tim MacGregor, Dave Lane, Ed Tlicholski, Mick McGuire and Jennifer Joyce.

The Academy exchange program is still going strong and in my opinion is one of the best ways that a Midshipman can broaden horizons prior to graduation. In this day of the increasing importance of "joint duty," it is one of the smartest things we can be doing. I still keep in touch with many of my Army buddies from 20

Company H-1 otherwise known as the Hawgs of the First Regiment. This will offer some insights, reflections and a little nostalgia, ten years after my arrival on the Hudson for six of my most memorable months as a Midshipman.

On our first meeting in Annapolis, after selection for the exchange program and prior to our arrival at West Point in the Fall of 1979, we five young men wondered how the Corps of Cadets would react to a female Midshipman in our ranks. Of all the Service Academies, West Point had taken the least kindly to Congress' decision to enroll women for thefirsttime in the Class of 1980. Upon the completion of our exchange semester in December 1979,1 think we were all very proud of how well Jennifer Joyce held up under closer scrutiny than she ever experienced during Plebe Summer at the Naval Academy. We all expected that Jennifer would be the most closely watched of any of us. Nevertheless, her treatment was extremely fair, as was the case for all of us. In my estimation, the smooth transition to a co-ed atmosphere at West Point was due to the leadership of two men in particular, the Superintendant, Gen. Andrew Goodpaster, and the Commandant, BGen. Franklin. Gen. Goodpaster, in particular, made a great effort to ensure that women were fairly integrated into the Corps of Cadets.

He was instrumental in the nomination of and the subsequent award of the coveted Sylvanus Thayer Award in 1979 to the great American stateswoman, Claire Boothe Luce. It was the first time that West Point had so honored a woman. During the award ceremony, the Corps of Cadets was assembled in Washington Hall, the mess hall, to listen to Mrs. Luce's acceptance speech. She was, as I expected, a superb speaker who noted, with tongue in cheek, what an extraordinary coincidence it was that she had been chosen to receive this award in the same academic year that the Military Academy would graduate its first Class of women. Alas, progress is always slow and it is even more ironic that one decade has since passed and West Point has just offered its highest position of leadership, that of First Captain, filled by woman.

Even after two and a half years at the Naval Academy and "B" grades in physical education, I was concerned about my prospective

performance in the West Point physical education regimen. I decided I could best prepare myself for the Military Academy by training with Cadets during Second Class Summer. After ACTRAMID and PROTRAMID were complete, I bade farewell to leave and headed off for the hottest and stickiest part of the country in August 1979â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Fort Benning. I was one of the few nuts at the Naval Academy who wanted to jump out of a perfectly good airplane and who, for a month during the Winter months of Youngster Year, had risen from the rack at four in the morning to serenade the Brigade with Jodies as I competed with a hundred other nuts for about 30 slots to Army Airborne School, Fort Benning. I was motivated because I wanted to participate in the exchange program at West Point. I was fortunate enough to receive a billet to jump school and I recall the advice of my father, an Army officer, prior to departure: "Son, keep a low profile." Doing so was harder than I thought because naval personnel wore the Marine Corps camouflage uniform at jump school whereas the rest of the world wore plain olive drab fatigues. I don't know how many times I heard: "Alright Navy, get down in the 'lean and rest' position and start knocking out push-ups!" I don't regret Fort Benning one bit.

I had a tremendous amount of fun. I met a new cadre of friends, all from the Military Academy and I left Fort Benning in the best physical shape of my life. It was good preparation for the numerous Military Academy physical fitness tests I would face during the exchange program.

West Point has very strict physical standards.

The Military Academy has been using the "total immersion test" to measure percent body fat vice the less accurate waist and neck measurement charts we use in the Navy. Deviation from strict percent body fat norms meant dismissal from the Military Academy! Physical fitness and exemplary personal appearance is tantamount to success as an Army officer. Whereas some Midshipman develop bad habits during their First Class Year and after graduation.

West Point Cadets are in a continuous state of conditioning. As exchange students we were subjected to every physical fitness test that the Cadets perform each semester. For me, it was a rude awakening! Like the Naval Academy, the Military Academy tests its Cadets in three cateShipmate, October 1990

gories: endurance, strength and coordination.

Endurance at West Point equates to a timed and graded two-mile run . . . in combat boots! We exchange Midshipmen were all used to a onemile run in tennis shoes each semester at the Naval Academy which really did not test endurance. There were also differences in the strength test—the Military Academy being more demanding and challenging than Navy.

Finally, and the most difficult for me, was the Military Academy indoor obstacle course. This course puts the Naval Academy obstacle course to shame and is patterned more after the obstacle course at The Basic School in Quantico.

Realizing that the nature of the naval service does not demand that naval officers be able to participate in ten-mile forced marches with full combat gear, as a group we understood the reasons for the differences in the two athletic programs but we were all bothered by the fact that, on the whole, the Corps of Cadets was in better physical shape than the Brigade of Midshipmen.

Upon our return to the Naval Academy for the second semester of Second Class Year, we were all in agreement that the Naval Academy physical fimess standards were not tough enough. We all stated so in our critiques and during our "hindsight" interviews with then Connmandant of Midshipmen, RAdm. McCauley. Now, a decade later, I can freely admit that somewhat as a result of these discussions, the Naval Academy Athletic Department took action and raised its standards. During our First Class Year, the Naval Academy strength test was made more challenging and the time limit to complete the Naval Academy obstacle course was shortened by 15 seconds. Soon afterward, the Naval Academy Athletic Department would opt for a mile-and-a-half vice the traditional mile run to better test a Midshipman's endurance. When these changes occurred, we were all elated, but we agreed that if the word got out to "Salty Sam" that we six had anything to do with the changes, the Brigade would lynch us . . . so now you know!

Traditionally, the Corps of Cadets has outshone the Brigade of Midshipman during the annual march-on at the Army-Navy game. Although the annual Platoon Drill competition at the Naval Academy is a major input to selection of the Color Company, academics and seamanship are more important. Nevertheless, learning the fundamentals of marching is necessary to military discipline. The Corp of Cadets at West Point takes this very seriously. I was tired of all the jokes I heard about a Midshipman's ability to march and so I became determined to show my West Point company mates that I could march just as smartly as they. Because of my height, the H-1 Company Commander reluctantly made me the Company Guide-On and I marched in the front rank and furthest to the right in formal dress parades. I was very proud Shipmate, October 1990

of this dubious honor because I always wore my Full Dress Blue uniform and stuck out like a sore thumb in the Long Gray Line. One day, prior to his death, the great American hero, Gen. Omar Bradley, reviewed a parade on the Plain at West Point. As we passed in review, and honored the General with a salute and an eyes right, I had a glimpse of the great man, who alongside Gen. George Patton, defeated Nazi Germany in World War n. Gen. Bradley had suffered a stroke and was too weak to stand so he remained seated in a wheelchair with a cadet blanket known as a "green girl" draped over his legs. Despite his age and physical condition, he looked extremely proud that day and his eyes sparkled as Company H-1 passed by. I had to chuckle later on that evening when the Commandant, BGen. Franklin, approached me at a Glee Club reception to let me know that Gen. Bradley had inquired of me. "Oh really," I responded somewhat shocked, "How so, sir?"

"Well son," he said with a grin, "General Bradley was not familiar with the nature of the Service Academy Exchange Program, and when your company passed in review this afternoon, he wanted to know what some son-ofa-gun was doing out of uniform and messing up his parade!" After a good laugh, I thanked the Commandant for relaying Gen. Bradley's remarks. Coincidentally, it was the last time I was allowed to march on the outside ranks of Company H-1.

One of my prime reasons for choosing to participate in the Military Academy Exchange Program was because West Point was my first choice of all the Service Academies when I was in high school. For various reasons, I was not offered an appointment and after attending the Naval Academy for two-and-a-half years, I wanted to see what I had missed. When selected for the program, I remember receiving a call from the Dean John Kelley at the Naval Academy advising me not to go. I was a Chemistry major and coincidentally so was he. He told me that I was making a big mistake because the Military Academy could not offer me as good a Chemistry Department as the Naval Academy during a crucial year of studies and that I would be far behind my Classmates when I returned. In retrospect. Dean Kelley was right, but I would not have traded the experience for anything. I just had to work doubly hard during my First Class Year to catch up.

The problem with academics at West Point is based on stubborn tradition. The recruiting of the faculty is based on an incestuous system.

Ninety-nine percent of the Profs at West Point come from the ranks of the Army and most of them are "Old Grads." Professionally speaking, this policy is great—my shoes were always shined for Class! Academically speaking, a faculty of all military professors is not the best policy. At the risk of being too harsh, there is no "fresh air" from the outside world. The

outlook of professor and student alike at the United States Military Academy tends to be "olive drab." I grant you that the officers who teach at the Military Academy receive their Master's degrees and doctorate's from some of thefinestinstitutions in the country—Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, etc., but having a Master's degree does not mean you can impart the knowledge you have gained to a student.

Many of the profs at the Military Academy leave the combat arms to do their studies and then come to the Military Academy to teach.

Few have any teaching experience. This leads to problems with accreditation and lack of a "majors" program. Whereas the Naval Academy boasts a wide variety of academic majors and is fully accredited, the United States Military Academy can only offer "areas of concentration" in any one subject. Like the Naval Academy, the Military Academy grants a Bachelor of Science degree to its graduates, but no distinction is made on the diploma as to an academic major. The West Point education is still a good one, just not as good as the Naval Academy. Academics are not a priority at West Point, as they have traditionally been at the Naval Academy. There is a keen spirit of academic competition at the Naval Academy.

Grades mean everything—perhaps too much —a high lineal number means choice of service selection, eligibility for special programs and graduate education, better promotion opportunities, etc. Cadets at the Military Academy fondly refer to their four years on the Hudson as the "West Point Experience." There is a saying that "an hour in the rack is an hour away from West Point." Unfortunately, not enough of those waking hours are spent studying.

My semester at West Point cost me some weekends of liberty when I returned to the Naval Academy, but I didn't mind. Others did mind however. One important person in particular was Adm. Hyman G. Rickover. When I interviewed with the Admiral in order to enter the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, he voiced his concern about my having wasted six months of my life and the taxpayers' money while participating in the Service Academy Exchange Program. The problem may never have come up had the Admiral not noticed a strange series of course codes that he did not recognize on my Naval Academy transcripts. The Admiral had the catalog of courses offered by the Naval Academy memorized. He queried me about the series of courses that I took during my first semester Second Class Year. One course in particular bothered him. It was the one that the Academic Dean of the Military Academy, Gen. Smith, required that all exchange Midshipman "audit" while at West Point. The course was "Basic Infantry Tactics" and involved the employment of mechanized infantry in the modern warfare environment. When I tried to explain why I had taken such a course, Adm. 21

Rickover threw me out of his office. All I remember hearing was: "What good is that going to do you on a submarine Mister???" For some reason, I was accepted in the nuclear power program anyway.

West Point is an institution steeped in tradition, as is the Naval Academy. There are certain heroes that the Corp of Cadets have come to revere during the history of the Military Academy. Like our Admirals Nimitz and Haisey, Generals MacArthur and Patton are local heroes at West Point. For some reason, despite his abrupt removal from his post as the Supreme Military Commander in the Orient and subsequent retirement from the Army as ordered by President Truman after World War n, MacArthur is probably the most popular modem hero at the Military Academy. We six Midshipmen found out how popular MacArthur was during one of our pre-Army-Navy game stunts in November 1979. During the midwatch on a moonless night, six Navy commandos snuck out of their respective barracks rooms to pull off the caper of the year at West Point. The plan was to paint MacArthur white as though he were in the "Tropical White" uniform of a naval officer, complete with the shoulder boards of an Ensign, United States Navy. Water based paint was to be used so as not to damage the bronze statue. My job was to obtain and deliver the cans of blue, gold and white paint to the artists. It required that I leave my room after taps, a strict violation of Cadet Regulations. Each Cadet room is complete with a device known as a "card" located near the door of the room. The card must be marked each time a Cadet leaves the company area.

The categories on the card include: "present," "authorized absence," or "unauthorized absence." A Cadet is honor bound to tell the truth about his location at all times and thus, so was I. After my roommate went to sleep, I put on my Service Dress Blue uniform and boldly marked my card "Unauthorized Absence."

Sometimes, surprise accountability musters were conducted after taps. If there were to be one that night, I would be in big trouble. I left the company area with the utmost of stealth and headed for a pre-determined rendezvous with the other Midshipmen. The greatest obstacle between my barracks and MacArthur's statue was a cadre of young Military Police, regular Army soldiers with loaded side arms, who patrolled the Military Academy at night arresting any curfew violators on the spot. I found this system to be quite untrusting and much more restrictive than what I was used to at the Naval Academy. After all, anyone could outrun our "Jimmylegs." It was for this reason that I wore my Service Dress Blue uniform. It was not long after leaving the Old South Barracks that I ran into two MP's on patrol. I had two options: run or surrender. I did neither . . . thanks to Service Dress Blue with the slanted gold bars of a second classman on my sleeve, gold buttons 22

and a lot of brass on the combination cover, these two young soldiers mistook me for a commissioned officer who must have been working late. There were a number of naval officers, like Cdr. Buell, teaching at the Military Academy and these guys thought I was just a dedicated type who had stayed late to catch up on his work. The two MPs rendered a smart salute and a "Good evening sir!" as I strutted past, my heart pounding fiercely and my gym bag at my side containing three cans of paint. The rest is history . . . the paint was delivered and when the sun rose the following morning, a splendidly outfitted Ens. MacArthur stood in his traditional spot overlooking the parade field at West Point. Collectively, the Corps of Cadets was outraged. Threats of repercussions were made to each of us as we all basked in glory during classes that day . . . that is until we were all hauled out of Class and summoned to the quarters of the Commandant, BGen. Franklin. Upon arrival, we were all whisked inside to the General's study where he awaited.

He was not a happy man. He started by saying that he had a gentleman's agreement with our Commandant, to which we were not privy, that there would be no defacing of historic monuments at either institution. When the group spokesman tried to explain that the paint was harmless and that we were prepared to restore the statue to its original condition, confident that the entire Corps of Cadets had already seen it, the General cut him off. "You're all very lucky," he said, "because I have another problem you can help me with. It seems that a group of my cadets visited the dairy farm in Annapolis this past week-end and kidnapped your goat.

This is, of course, very embarassing for me and I've made your Conunandant a deal. You clean up General MacArthur and I'll return the goat . . . and no more pranks!" It was a cheap ransom for poor old Bill who had been forced to eat hay with the Army mule for a few days. We did as directed and Bill appeared in Philadelphia that year to cheer for the Blue and Gold at the Army-Navy game, which we smartly won!

Despite the rivalry and differences between us, I learned an important lesson during my six months at West Point. It is that the graduates of these two fine institutions are basically the same. We all share the same concept of "Duty, Honor and Country." Prior to leaving the "hallowed ground" of the Military Academy, we wanted to leave a lasting impression on our Army Classmates and professors whom we had come to know during our short stay. It was Jennifer Joyce's idea to organize a "dining-in" Navy style and invite those individuals who had meant the most to us that semester. We did so with the cooperation of the Military Academy mess hall and it was a tremendous success. We all wore Dinner Dress Blue as did our Army counterparts. The meal was superb, but the most memorable thing about the evening was

our guest speaker. I had called Annapolis and invited the Head Chaplain, Captain Robert Bedingfield to come to West Point and speak at our dining-in. He accepted without hesitation and drove all the way up to the Military Academy on short notice. I had come to love his moving sermons in the Academy Chapel during my Plebe and Youngster Years. As a Vietnam veteran who was highly decorated by the Republic of Vietnam and the Navy and Marine units with which he served, this airborne qualified Chaplain cut a stunning figure in his uniform. His decorations included the Purple Heart and, if memory serves, the Bronze Star for gallantryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;remarkable for a Chaplain who never carried a weapon. Chaplain Bedingfield was the right choice for this assignment. He was someone with whom the Army officers who taught us, all Vietnam vets themselves, and the Cadets who were our friends could relate to. So much the better that he wore a Navy blue uniform. His speech that evening was in the form of a war story. Coincidentally, this very evening was exactly ten years to the day that he had been slogging through the jungles of Vietoam with a company of Marines on patrol. To the best of my recollection, he recounted this particular Vietnam experience: As we approached a thicket of bamboo on the other side of a clearing, the company commander satisfied himself that the enemy was not present. As he gave the signal for the company to advance the bamboo erupted in a wall offire. . . Several Marines fell. I found myself running forward. I picked up one of the wounded Marines and started to carry him to safety. While running towards friendly forces, I heard a thud nearby as an enemy grenade landed within a few feet of me. Shrapnel from North Viemamese grenades had a tendency to explode up and out. The only thing to do was hit the ground and pray. Within a split second the grenade exploded with a deafening blast. Somewhat stunned, the next thing 1 remember is hearing the patter of feet in the mud aroimd me. I assumed it was the enemy and I prepared myself for a quick burst of fire and the end, but the end did not come.

Instead, a big strapping Marine landed on the ground next to me and shouted, 'Hey Chaplain, you look like you could use some help!'

This Marine picked up both myself and the other wounded Marine and carried us out of thefieldsoffire. . .

I remember this story vividly because I was as enthralled with the subject and the speaker as were all the Army officers in the room. It brought back such memories for them that many became misty eyed as they remembered fallen Classmates and comrades from that war.

Chaplain Bedingfield was a big success that evening. His message was clear, no matter what color the uniform, no matter what the job, we all swear to defend and uphold the same Constitution, the same flag and the same great country. With Chaplain Bedingfield's help, I think we left a lasting impression on our friends at the United States Military Academy. I believe that our exchange semester was a big success.

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A Few Memories Captain Glover T. Ferguson USN (Ret.)

Capt. Alford's interesting and amusing article in the last October's Shipmate evoked many memories of my own early days in the Navy— and prompted me to set some of these memories down in writing.

Upon my graduation from high school I took and passed the substantiating exams for the Academy having held a fourth alternate appointment to a bilger who automatically returned to Annapolis. My family, Marylanders all, without a vestige of political clout, had no chance in that state of obtaining for me a principal appointment, particularly since we lived in Crabtown itself where so many of my contemporaries wanted to become Midshipmen. So, like my brother before me, I took a list of all congressmen and senators who had vacancies and haunted the Washington office buildings hoping to land one of them, also like my brother, failing. He had taken the exams with the Class of '31, wasted a year in a futile search for an appointment, enlisted and entered the Academy through the Naval Academy Preparatory Class with the Academy Class of '33.

I followed his example in part, but did not waste a year. In those days (1929) one had to enlist prior to 1 July in order to be sent to the NAPC that year. There were problems. I would not be 17 until June twenty-ninth, a Saturday— couldn't enlist before that and Monday was July first... too late! Luckily the recruiting station in Baltimore was open for a few hours that Saturday morning so I took the WB&A to that city and again heeding by brother's advice, I answered a few "difficult" questions and enlisted as a hospital apprentice, second class—worth $36 a month versus $21 had I enlisted as an apprentice seaman—all this knowing that I would be doing the same things at Hampton Roads as my Classmates there . . . just for wearing a small red cross on my sleeve.

About this time Senator Goldsborough of Maryland inherited a principal appointment when one of his predecessor's appointees precipitately departed the Academy. The Senator, however, refused to award me, or anyone else that appointment. . . said he was going to Europe on his vacation and would consider the matter upon his return. I couldn't wait!

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After about a month in boot camp a vacancy occurred in the dental unit there and I was ordered to fill it—obviously no experience was required. I left my hammock with no regrets and moved to a comfortable bunk, a locker and a desk. Now I had time to write letters and write them I did! To every relative and friend in the state of Maryland. I asked each to write to five Maryland friends telling them what a great guy I was—that I had passed the entrance examinations and was physically fit and to ask each of their friends to do the same. Every addressee right down the line was asked to write to Senator Goldsborough recommending that I be given that appointment—the old chain letter approach! Time passed. I was returned to my unit which was then on garbage detail. The Chief needed a company clerk and because I had finished high school, I got the nod. Another good break—no garbage!

September first, as I recall, was the last day that members of the new Plebe Class could enter the Academy and this date was fast approaching. I was running scared. One day while I was in the breakfast chow line a Westem Union boy, in his khaki uniform, pedalled by calling my name. Jackpot! All those letters had paid off! Senator Goldsborough was "pleased" to name me as his principal appointee to the Naval Academy—(I leamed later that when the good Senator returned to his office he found literally hundreds of letters advising him that he couldn't go wrong with me).

The problem now became one of expediting the paperwork and procedures required to get me out of one segment of the Navy and into another before 1 September.

I knew that in the Administration Building there was assigned a lieutenant commander, the father of a kid I used to play with in Annapolis and who I hoped remembered me. As soon as I had some free time I hied myself to his office, complete with leggins and Springfield. When I got there I realized that I had no idea of what to do with that rifle indoors so I cached it in a nearby tree and entered the building. LCdr. Patrick did remember me, was pleasant and promised to do what he could. It must have been sufficient because shortly I was en route to

Washington on the ovemight bay ferry and thence via WB&A to Annapolis and finally to the REINA for mustering out and to Bancroft Hall for swearing in. I thus joined my brother and the other six hundred plus members of the new Class of 1933.

The next four years were more or less routine except for one serious brush with the academics. By Christmas leave I was definitely and dangerously unsat in Steam. That leave, of course, I spent behind the walls taking extra instruction and hoping, not very optimistically, to pull sat. Someone suggested that the Steam department was more or less consistent and that it wouldn't hurt to consult with some of the brighter members of '31 and '32 to find out what they had had that same period of their Youngster Year. This I did and was relieved to learn that both Classes had been assigned something they called the "bulkhead problem."

This was not even remotely related to anything that we had experienced previously. It was quite simple from the drawing standpoint but involved a long set of instructions and the formulation of a detailed "bill of materials." Lloyd Mustin '32, an old friend, lent me his rendition of this drawing and explained it to me in detail.

I studied it again and again and literally committed it to memory. Finally Doomsday arrived and we took our places at the desks in Isherwood Hall. The assignment was placed, face down, on each desk. Was it or wasn't it? My prayers were answered-it was, verbatim. I put in the margins,filledin the drawing and the bill of materials, all in record time. Only then did I pause to glance at the desks near me. My Classmates, without exception, were still sitting on their stools studying the assignment. I knew that if I tried to ink this thing I would do what I had so often done in the past—draw a "T-Square" black curtain. I fooled around erasing smudges, brushing and waiting for a mark to be assigned though it was still early in the two-hour period. Eventually I was aware that the instructor was peering over my shoulder at my work and I quaked! I remembered him well as he was the one who had labored over me during the Christmas leave instruction periods— Lt. Richards, Construction Corps. He well 23

knew my mechanical drawing ability(?) and my general grasp of things engineering. He said "Ferguson, how did you do it?" I told him, feeling sure that I would not be charged with cheating. He gave me a 4.0 and told me to go ahead and ink the drawing. I felt that I had definitely let him down when, at the end of the month I failed the exam—badly. The "dailies" though pulled me through, the crisis had passed, and a term mark of 2.54 achieved! I stayed in.

The next two and a half years passed pleasantly enough without any serious problems.

About half-way through First Class Year we were advised that, short of some sort of miracle, the lower half of the Class would not be commissioned due to budgetary limitations. It didn't take me long to realize that I would have to stand about "one" in the Class that last half year in order to move up into the top half. I therefore studied just hard enough to stay sat and be eligible to play lacrosse. Not a very bright decision as it turned out.

Graduation dayfinallyarrived and we lowerhalfers walked out of the Yard wearing the same type of clothing most of us had wom upon entering—civilian. We were advised that we were eligible to take the Steamboat Inspectors examinations for second mate or, I believe it was, third engineer, in the merchant marine.

Our Midshipman cruises would satisfy the seagoing requirements. Those of us who were interested studied hard during the few days available to us before the examination date. I remember only one question—"How are casks stowed in a ship's hold?" Answer: "Bilge to cantline, bung up!" We got our tickets— "Second mate—Unlimited" i.e. Any tonnage, any ocean.

The president of American Pioneer Lines was Henry Roosevelt who was, faithful to his family tradition, a friend of the Navy. He thought that we had been given a bum rap and offered to let us take a long cruise in one of the line's ships for a dollar a day in order to see first hand how the merchant marine worked or to sail in one working as deck boys for the same purpose. Chick King, fellow Annapolitan, Classmate and lifelong friend and I shipped out on MS GALVESTON as deck boys hoping that a long cruise—a working cruise—would help us to sail as third mates the next time around.

We felt our unlimited second mates tickets, our bachelor of science degrees and our ensign's commissions in the Naval Reserve would easily qualify us to receive our monthly pay of $22.50 plus all we could eat (which, as it turned out, wasn't much).

The ship would get underway from Brooklyn and proceed to Beaumont, Texas, thence to Trinidad, through the Canal and on to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and on.

En route north to Iloilo in the Philippines the single four (bolt-on)-bladed prop threw a blade just east of Bali. The vibration was such that we 24

thought, and hoped, that the whole prop had gone and that, with the westerly set of the current we would be grounded upon that lovely island, so near. No such luck! We proceeded slowly northward. Once arrived at Iloilo cargo was shifted and various tanks flooded or pumped until the ship was down by the head sufficiently for the spare blade to be bolted in place and the voyage continued. We then visited, in order, Manila, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung (then Takao and occupied by the Japanese who allowed no one ashore), Shanghai, Los Angeles, Balboa, Cristobal, Boston and, finally, home to Brooklyn. Prior to our original departure from the Todd Shipyard there. Chick and I had leamed the ship's itinerary and obtained a supply of charts so that we could keep up our navigation using our Dreisenstocks, Academy drawing instruments, etc. We borrowed a sextant from the ship's bosun, one Rene Bastin, a Belgian who held master's papers in three languages and had been a World War I channel pilot for the Allies. A former White Star Line captain, he had fallen upon hard times and held there by a serious addiction to strong drink.

The GALVESTON'S Captain let us use the ship's chronometer. The navigation was spotty but interesting!

Once again in New York we went to the home office to see what sort of berth we might be offered after oiu apprenticeship—seven-anda-half months at sea performing really hard manual labor. We were presented with an unsealed envelope addressed to the company's Port Captain at Pier 52. We sneaked a peek at the letter inside. It said that our other qualifications coupled with the experience gained with the company during the recent cruise of GALVESTON the front office thought that we were fit to ship out as able-bodied seamen—were there any spaces available? We were greatly disappointed sooo—first, we tore up the letter, second, we got a haircut and a manicure to help erase the memory of the cruise; third, we bought tickets back to our home—Annapolis and fourth and last, we took our remaining money and went out for a night on the town.

All this brought us to the end of November 1933. By the next February, Chick had a job as a salesman for the National Biscuit Co. and I alas, went to sea again, this time in an ablebodied seaman's berth I had scorned in November. In my case the term "able-bodied" turned out to be somewhat of an exaggeration. Upon signing on this Standard Shipping Co. tanker the night before sailing I was asked to present my seaman's ticket (lifeboat card?, I forget).

Anyway when I said that I didn't have one the language was pretty bad. There was much discussion as they had no time to round up another seaman before sailing—when I finally showed them my second mate's ticket the language was even worse but I was allowed to sign. The next moming I had the underway watch on the

wheel and my troubles were just beginning. As we proceeded southward through the "Narrows" en route to Texas again I observed a very large vessel almost dead ahead on opposite course. I worried. The pilot, right behind me, ordered in my right ear "port." Knowing he didn't mean that I did nothing and waited.

From this point as the ship ahead drew alarmingly near it was all down hill for me. The third mate grabbed the wheel, spun it right and almost simultaneously sounded one short blast on the ship's whistle. The captain snarled at me "Have you ever steered a ship before?" When I said "No sir" his language was worse than I had heard the night before. Where did those merchant types leara those combinations of words?

He told me to get my #%**@ off of his $%&0* bridge and not to come back! Although it was bitter cold that February day I retreated to the focsle, sat on a bitt and pondered the situation. Then it came to me! That note, stashed away in the back of Knight's Seamanship, advised that most of the merchant marine still employed such terms as "port your helm" or simply "port" instead of right rudder. The next day when things had calmed a little the chief mate was kind enough to explain this to the captain who then allowed me to take my tricks on the wheel—but never entering or leaving port.

After that brief, rather painful experience and after arriving in New York I retumed once more to Annapolis where I was fortunate enough to obtain a job at the Naval Engineering Station. This was a PWA position and paid the magnificent sum of $104. per month—about five times deck boy pay and twice what I had earned as an able-bodied seaman. Wonderful!

My title was "Under Engineering Aide" and I agonized over what to wear that first day on the job. Finally settled on khaki pants. Midshipman drill shirt and a leather windbreaker with p)ens and pencil prominent in pocket. Then, equipped with Hudsons Manual and slide rule I crossed the river and presented myself to the Director. He welcomed me cordially (he was my mother's friend) and sent me down to the engineer in charge of testing steam traps. This one briefly explained the testing procedure and indicated a large steam drum nearby. He told me crawl under it, lie on my back and read the pressiue gage there. I did and called out "one hundred and twenty pounds." He said "good— keep it there with that valve." It was then that I grasped what that "under" in "Under Engineering Aide" really stood for! So much for the windbreaker, the pens and pencils, the Hudsons Manual and the slipstick!

Rumors that we "lower-halfers" were going to be offered commissions in the Regular Navy became more frequent and more believable as the European situation gradually worsened. By this time I had two jobs—one at the Experiment Station and the other as an assistant coach and scout for the lacrosse team. When the comShipmate, October 1990

missioning rumor became a verified fact I quit both of them and went to New York where both my intended (I was the only one who knew of my intentions at this time) and the Fleet were congregating. I wanted to protect my interests and knew that with all those ensigns in the big city they were endangered—my interests that is.

But to bring this probably over-long yam to its happy conclusion—upon my return to Annapolis I was asked by the mother of my Classmate Tom Morton, what ship I would like to join upon receiving my conunission. Though not putting too much faith in Mrs. Morton's BuNav connections, I replied "MISSISSIPPL" That same "intended's" father was damage control officer of NEW MEXICO SO naturally I didn't want that ship—but I knew that wherever NEW MEXICO went her sister MISSISSIPPI was sure to go!

My commission arrived and I went to the quarters of then-Cdr. Oscar Badger 'II to ask him to swear me in. He was at dinner but graciously agreed and so I became what I had always wanted to be—and should have become a year before—an ensign in the United States Navy.

My orders to MISSISSIPPI followed as did 54 (so far) years with "intended."

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Capitol Hill Bill Lawrence '51

I have volunteered to resume thefinecolumn on the legislative actions of the U.S. Congress which the late Fred Lardner '22 wrote for so many years. I hope I can do justice to his superb example. Fred was a wonderful man and we all are deeply indebted to him for his immense contribution to our Alimmi. Since I am often in Washington, "the island surrounded by reality," and try to keep abreast of national and defense issues, it should not be difficuh for me to provide periodic legislative updates to the Alumni on those matters of specific interest to active and retired members of the Naval Service.

Table I Current Level Army

744,169

Navy

590,501

Air Force

545,000

Marines

196,735

Totals

2,076,405

Defense Authorization Bill As of this writing in Mid-August, the Senate has approved its version of the FY 1991 Defense Authorization Bill and the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) has completed its mark-up of the House Authorization Bill, which will go to the full House when members return from the August recess. After House action, the two bills will be considered by a House-Senate conference committee to produce the final Defense Authorization Bill, sometime in September or October. After Congress recessed in early August, the Iraqi invasion and aimexation of Kuwait occurred, so the big question is whether the House or Senate will revise their bills based on this dramatic turn of events.

Budget Authority The President's FY 1991 Defense Budget submission is thefirstso called "peace dividend" budget in the wake of the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. It contains $306.9B in total budget authority, a 2% decrease in buying power compared to the FY 1990 Budget, when the effects of inflation are considered. The Senate Bill provides for $289B in budget authority while the HASC markup provides for $283B in budget authority.

As to future projections, the Administration's plans call for a 10% cut in military spending over the next five years.

Personnel Cuts The projected personnel strength of the U. S. Armed Forces at the end of FY 1990 is 2,076,405. The President's Bill provides for a reduction of 37,605 personnel while the Senate Bill cuts 100,000, and the HASC markup cuts 127,500. Table I is a breakdown of the impacts on each service: In addition to the above cuts the Secretary of Defense has announced that he intends to reduce Defense manpower by 25% or about 500,000 over the next five years. This would result in a Navy personnel strength of 501,000 and a Marine Corps strength of 148,000 in 1995.

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HASC Markup 675,669 (-68,500) 570,501 (-20,000) 508,500 (-36,500) 192,235 ( - 4,500) 1,946,905 (-127,500)

Senate Bill 704,169 (-40,000) 568,501 (-22,000) 510,000 (-35,000) 193,735 ( - 3,000) 1,976,405 (-100,000)

President's Budget 727,500 -16,669) 584,800 - 5,701) 530,000 -15,000) 196,500 235) 2,038,800 37,605) Table U

Program â&#x20AC;˘Trident (Ballistic Missile Submarine) SSN 688 (Attack Submarine) SSN 21 SEA WOLF (Attack Submarine) DDG 51 BURKE (Guided Missile Destroyer) LSD-41 (Landing Ship Dock) MHC-51 (Coastal Mine Hunter) AOE-6 (Fast Combat Support Ship) AGOR (Oceanographic Ship) LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) LHD-1 WASP (Amphibious Assauh Ship)

President 1 0 2 5 1 3 1 1 12 1

Senate 1 2 0 5 1 3 1 1 12 1

HASC 1 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 12 1

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Total *This will be the 18th and final Trident Table IH Program A-12 (Avenger II) EA-6B (Prowler) remanufacture AV-8 (Harrier) F/A-18 (Hornet) CH/MH-53E (Sea Stallion) SH-60B LAMPS HI Helo (Sea Hawk) SH-60F CV ASW Helo (Sea Hawk) E-2C (Hawkeye) T-45 Trainer (Goshawk) F-14 A to D Conversion (Tomcat) Total The Services will seek to accommodate these cuts primarily by reducing initial enlistments, restricting first term reenlistments, and increasing 20-year retirements. Several bills have been introduced in the Congress to reduce the adverse impact in those cases where career personnel with six to 20 years of service must be separated. The key elements in these bills would be severance pay, medical care for a limited period, job counseling. Federal hiring preference, relocation assistance, and education benefits.

Senate

HASC

* 3 24 66 23 6 18 6 12 12

* 3 24 42 0 6 18 6 12 12

* 3 24 84 0 6 18 6 0 12

170

123

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Flag Officer Cuts The Secretary of Defense has ordered the Services to cut 78 flag and general offices billets over the next four years, a reduction of 7%. This would reduce the Army by 33 to 374, the Air force by 27 to 311, the Navy by 15 to 243, and the Marine Corps by three to 67. The Senate FY 91 Defense Authorization Bill requires the Services to cut the number of flag and general officers by 20% over five years. This would result in the Navy having 206 flag officers and the Marine Corps 56. The HASC markup provides for a 25% cut in flag Shipmate, October 1990

and general officers by 1995 resulting in a total of 845. It provides no breakdown of numbers by service.

Pay Raise Defense and Service Manpower officials requested a 4.6% pay raise for the military in FY 1991 but the White House approved only 3.5% for the President's budget. The Senate Bill provides for a 3.5% increase while the HASC markup provides 4.1%. The Services currently are reporting a 11% deficiency in military pay as compared to the private sector.

Service Academy Obligation Last year the Congress increased the active duty obligation of Service Academy graduates from five to six years following conmiissioning, to conmience with Classes entering in 1992. The Services objected to this increase because of the adverse impact on the number and quality of young people applying for admission to the Academies, particularly minorities and women. As a result of the efforts of Congressman Tom McMillen (D-Md.), the HASC Authorization Bill returns the obligation to five years. The Senate Authorization Bill contains a provision, introduced by Senator Sam Nuim (D-GA) reducing the Academy obligation to five years and stipulating that all Academy graduates would receive Reserve vice Regular commissions upon graduation. So the return to five years seems assured. The debate in the HouseSenate conference will be over the Reserve commission provision.

Size of Academy Classes The HASC markup provides for a reduction in size of entering Classes of 100 Midshipmen/Cadets per year until 1995 when a ceiling of 1000 would be placed on each entering Class. Current entering Class size isfrom1300-1400. The Senate Bill directs DOD to study the feasibility of a 1200 ceiling on entering Class size. These initiatives could result in graduating Class sizes of 600 to 800 vice current size of 900 to 1100.

CHAMPUS Due to large cost overruns in the CHAMPUS program, the HASC voted to increase the CHAMPUS bill deductible from $50 to $150 per mdividual and from $100 to $300 per family, except for dependents of active duty members in pay grade E-4 and below.

Cost ofLiving Adjustment (COLA) Based on Consumer Price Index projections, the January 1991 COLA should be around 5%. There have been some indications that tiie White House and Congress may agree to a three months delay in the implementation of COLA as a cost saving measure.

Ship Construction Table n is a comparison of the three budgets in this area: Aircraft Procurement Table HI is a comparison of the three budgets in this area: The A-12 program is classified, but both Senate and HASC reported a cut of $1. 5B from program funding for production airplanes. The FY 90 budget funded production of 6 A-12's for development testing. Navy is required to complete flight testing before further procurement. First flight delayed from Fall 1990 until Fall of 1991 because aircraft manufacturers (McDonnell-Douglas and General Dynamics) are experiencing difficulty developing stealth technology and adapting it to aircraft fabriShipmate, October 1990

cation.

V-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft program was cancelled by Secretary of Defense but the Senate authorized $200M and the HASC $402N for further V-22 development and production.

The President's budget contained funds for development of the P-7A land-based antisubmarine warfare aircraft, the replacement for the P-3C. But the Navy cancelled its contract with Lockheed Corporation, because the contractor "failed to make adequate progress toward completion of all contract phases which were to have resulted in delivery of two prototype aircraft in April and December 1992."

Force Levels At the end of FY 90 the Navy will have 549 ships in the active and Reserve forces. With new construction commissionings and early retirements under the "peace dividend" cuts, that number is projected to be 542 at the end of FY 91. Presently there are 179 surface combatant ships in the active force and 26 in the Reserve. With the FY 91 "peace dividend" cuts, including the retirements of the battleships IOWA and NEW JERSEY, the number

of active force surface combatants is projected to fall below 150 in FY 91. The number of aircraft carriers is currently 14 with the retirement of CORAL SEA and the conmiissioning of ABRA-

this year. The Administration announced plans to reduce that number to 12 in future years. Due to end of service life retirements combined with reduced procurement in recent years, the number of aircraft in the air wings assigned to each aircraft carrier is being reduced in the future from 86 to a maximum of 80, the number of P-3's in each of the 24 active VP squadrons from 9 to 8 and in each of the 13 Reserve VP squadrons from 9 to 6. With the termination of the P-7A program, the future of VP aviation in the Navy is a big question. Submarine force levels are presently 92 SSN's and 32 SSBN's, projects to be 87 SSN's and 34 SSBN's at the end of FY 91. 19 SSN's and 8 SSBN's are under construction at this time.

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A Few Inches From the Yard Midn. Daniel J. Barchi '91

Forty or maybe even 30 years ago, it might have seemed inconceivable that a black man would ever be the one to remove the Plebe cap from Hemdon Monument to end Plebe Year for his Class. Times have changed, however, and blacks as well as many other minorities have been accepted as an important part of the Brigade. In fact, the dixie cup has been removed from Hemdon by a black Midshipman for the past four years. One group of Midshipmen, however, has only recentiy moved towards full acceptance by the Brigade: Women.

Female Midshipmen have been a vital part of the Brigade since 1976. Their presence at the Academy is logical since their opportunities to serve in the Fleet were expanded. They can and do make great contributions to the academic and professional atmosphere at the Academy.

The Plebe Sunmier color company, for example, was commanded by a female Midshipman Lieutenant. In fact, my own Company Commander is a female Classmate of mine. This is not to say that there are no lingering problems with their acceptance by the Brigade, but the climate towards women at Navy is better now than it ever has been.

I believe that the well publicized "handcuffing incident" of almost a year ago did a great deal to improve the Brigade's attitude towards our female shipmates. In the midst of the rife yellow joiuualism about the incident, the National Organization of Women held a protest outside of Gate One to decry the "poor" manner with which women are treated here. I was very impressed when several of my female Classmates went to the protest, not to join, but to explain to the protesters that they did not really understand what happened inside of our gates. In public and in the press, my friends made the point that journalists were wrong to make assumptions and draw false conclusions about how they were accepted by the Brigade.

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Instead of driving a wedge between men and women here, the incident and the resultant press coverage seemed to draw the Brigade together to fight poor public perception of the Academy.

Even before the Naval Academy received unwarranted bad publicity, the Commandant's staff (the Executive Department) had taken steps to implement both Academy and Navy wide programs to ensure that all members of the Brigade were treated with mutual respect.

All upperclassmen on Plebe Detail and now all upperclassmen have received the Navy's Command Managed Equal Oppormnity (CMEO) training. This as well as the Women's Professional Association and other support/education programs have raised the Brigade's level of equality awareness.

We as a Brigade can still improve our attitude towards oiu- female Classmates. Much of the resentment which still exists is due to the fact that women cannot currentiy be permanentiy assigned to combat units. The coiimion thought is that the Academy exists to train combat officers for service in the United States Navy and Marine Corps. I myself was shocked to learn that one of my female friends who graduated last year went straight into a career as a public affairs officer. It may be a worthy career path, but it did not seem to me the type of job the Naval Academy should be training us for. The situation is improving, however, as more opportunities are opened to female officers. Female graduates can now choose to serve as siu-face warriors, pilots, NFO's, Marines, and even in special operations as well as many other support fields.

Another situation which exists within the Academy itself is the difference in physical standards for men and women. When the lowest passing time for men on the obstacle couffse would be a validating time for women.

the perception that women are given special treatment exists. The Superintendant's Women's Smdy Group has smdied these and other situations and is making changes to improve on both real and perceived problems. Female Midshipmen themselves are doing a great deal to change misconceptions about their abilities.

One of my female Classmates who was doing a PEP demonstration for her Plebes did 21 pullups (quite a few more than I or many of my male Classmates can do).

Times have changed and the Academy has matured since 1976. An Alumnus who went through Plebe Summer a few years before women arrived described the experience as a sort of "fun boys club." The Academy today is a squared away Naval institution. Women and men who must work together in the Fleet are learning to do so during our four years in Annapolis. My female Classmates are not midshipwomen, they are female Midshipmen and are treated as such. You as Alumni can do a great deal to help the Brigade continue to improve as a cohesive unit. Other Midshipmen and I take a good deal ofribbingabout what has happened to the Academy since 1976. I hear talk about the "good old times" and sometimes even vulgar references to my female shipmates from some Alumni. The Classes that enter the Academy these days know of no other Navy than the one that exists today. To dispute the good standing of any race, creed, or gender in today's Navy is only to weaken the team, the Academy and the Navy as a whole has built.

The Naval Academy of today is not that different from what it was in the past. To maintain the integrity of this 145-year-old institution, all Midshipmen, past and present, must support Navy policies and work towards fiill equal treatment for all members of our Academy family.

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The Faculty Mix One of the most important and perhaps least appreciated strengths of the teaching staff at the Naval Academy is the so-called faculty mix, a term usually taken to mean the blend of civilian academicians and officers assigned to duty on the faculty. Indeed, that mix consists of much more than just the two sources of staffing; the diversity among the individual members of the faculty, in conjunction with their respective duties in the academic departments, makes for a versatile group with a singular dedication to the mission of the Naval Academy.

While the ratio of civilian and military faculty continues to be about 50/50, the numbers still vary widely across the disciplines and the Yard. For example, officers appropriately outnumber civilians in the Division of Professional Development, where only four civilians assist 79 Fleet-experienced professionals in the instruction of seamanship, leadership, and navigation. Contrarily, in the humanities, where advanced degrees among the naval personnel eligible for assignment to the Academy are relatively rare, the faculties have civilian majorities (the English Department faculty, for example, has only eight officers to go with their 32 civilians). These disparate proportions often represent not just reality, but opportunity.

BUlets in the sciences and engineering for junior officers can result in more than expert instruction for Midshipmen; those officer instructors frequently find new avenues for improving the professional training of their students as well. Similarly, civilians charged with assisting novice officer instructors in the humanities often gain an enhanced appreciation of the value of their academic subject matter to the military career professional.

One of the more interesting permutations of this mix business comes with the variety among the faculty with regard to experience and service. Civilian newcomers benefit from the savvy of officer teachers with extensive experience in the military and in the classroom; similarly, veteran civilians often get to recycle their prior teachings by supervising and assisting junior officers on first assignment as teachers here at the Academy (or anywhere, for that matter). Such arrangements are as numerous as diverse, and a few examples illustrate how these match-ups produce good teaching and good learning: In the Spring of 1989, the Superintendent prefaced his presentation of the annual Naval Academy Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Award to Professor Theodore J. Benac of the Mathematics Department by remarking on the long records of service to the institution by 30

Professor Benac and others of his generation.

RAdm. Hill noted that Ted Benac and two of his colleagues (Professors Abbott and Betz) were here teaching when Pearl Harbor was bombed, that they were here before most of his junior faculty colleagues were even bom.

Needless to say. Professor Benac received some ribbing from his colleagues that day, along with the Teaching Excellence Award. But the more notable aspects of that instance speak volumes about the quality of the Academy faculty. That such a senior professor still has the vitality to perform with such excellence as a classroom instructor, that he serves to instruct and inspire both Midshipmen and other teachers, and that he is as typical as he is outstanding, all combine to strengthen the mix.

Consider the other end of the age scale in the person of Lt(jg) Ann Kelly, '88. Having just completed a tour as Operations Watch Officer at the U.S. Naval Facility in Brawdy, Wales, she reported for duty as an Instructor in the English Department in August. Because she was an English major as a Midshipman and "tagged" as one the faculty would most recommend to return to teach, her detailer matched her with the Academy's needs; because her academic preparation and classroom experience are limited, she will be supervised and assisted by an assigned "mentor," in her particular case, a senior English professor (Fred Fetrow) who just happened to attend college with her father eons ago. Within that same scheme, new civilian assistant professors may be matched with senior officer faculty, such as the Air Force LCol. (John Thomson) who will be helping to orient a newly hired civilian. Like many of her military counterparts in other departments, Lt(jg) Kelly will have her hands full with sections of Plebe courses to begin with, but typically, officers teach elective courses sometime during their normal three-year tours.

In fact, many of the officers come qualified to teach much of the curriculum offered by the departments to which they are assigned. A study last year showed that 96% of the military instructors attached to academic departments held the master's degree (an increase of 20% over the past five years). A few return to the Academy with credentials that transcend educational or academic parameters. As part of the faculty, they enhance more than their department or the academic program; they provide living role models as they teach by example as well as precept. Such terms can do only partial justice to the faculty tenure of VAdm. William R Lawrence (Ret.), '51, Chair of Naval Leadership in the Department of Leadership and Law. The immediate impact of his presence in the ac-

ademic department most directly responsible for inculcating leadership principles among the Brigade reinforces the expertise he brings to the classroom and the public rostrum. And while he is the premier example most readily cited, the central philosophy of experience combined with expertise underpins the entire assemblage of scholars and warriors we call the faculty.

Whether in uniform (and those vary alsoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; in addition to naval officers and Marines, last year the faculty included six Army officers, seven Air Force, one Coast Guard, and eight from allied navies) or in mufti, whether young or senior (13% of the civilians are over 60; twice as many are in their thirties), whether male or female (now over 60 are womenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; twice the number five years ago), the Academy faculty recognizes that its strength lies at least partially in its diversity. With a continuing appreciation of its diverse abilities to meet the diverse needs of the Brigade, the academic personnel anticipate an era of closer cooperation with and mutual benefit from their counterparts in Bancroft Hall, as renewed efforts begin to accomplish closer coordination between the groups responsible for education and training respectively. And so the mix continually alters its ingredients and proportions, thus insuring the continuation of the tradition of excellence supported by the faculty and achieved by the Naval Academy.

Last month I mentioned those faculty members who began teaching at the Academy during the '40's. Tom Boyajy who arrived in 1948, was inadvertently omitted; he is still here and kicking. The group from the '50's is still going strong and includes Professors DeMart and Schulden (Engineering), Huston and Calderhead (History), Gomba, Kaplan, Wolfe, Gutsche, Nordling, Hall, Morgan and Fasnacht (Math & Science), and Bender (Political Science).

Our most recent student success story involved a group of 16 Midshipmen under the direction of Assistant Professor Peter Guth and LCdr. Gene Baker. They spent approximately a month on a YP combining a cruise with measuring the chemical and physical properties of the Chesapeake Bay. The Mids made a presentation of their findings before a full house at the Academy in August. Twelve of these Mids had not had a course in Oceanography since they were new 3/C. BZ for a job well done.

Next month we will feature one of our academic departments and its faculty. See you then.

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Navy Sports Tom Bates, Sports Information Director, Naval Academy Athletic Association

Former Players Serve as Officer Reps LCdr. Joseph Gattuso, Jr. '78 and Lt. Ronald McDonald '84 are back on the football field, only this time they are not carrying the ball.

These two former Naval Academy running backs, one a school recordholder and the other whose big moment of glory came in the 1983 Army-Navy game, are serving as this year's Officers Representatives for football, Gattuso with the varsity and McDonald with the Plebe/ JV team.

In their roles as officer representatives, Gattuso and McDonald provide active counsel to Midshipmen student-athletes on the football team especially in the areas of academic and military performance. They also serve as the liaison with the Commandant and the company officers and are responsible for housing and meals on road tips.

"I feel very fortunate to have this position," says Gattuso, who once held the school record for most yards rushing in a season when he ran for 1292 yards and scored six touchdowns in 1977. "I believe I can share a lot of past experience with the players, I can be their crystal ball. I can be the one to share with them the fact that the lessons they learn on the football field go a long way towards their development as good officers.

"I'm speaking in particular of aggressiveness, competitiveness, performing under pressure, pride and playing with pure emotion—all those lessons are condensed on the football field. If you learn them well, you'll be an excellent officer in the Fleet.

"The final lesson, though," points out Gattuso, "is you've got to win. Just as the team has to win, the military has to win."

McDonald, who ran 30 yards for a touchdown on his only carry in the 1983 Army-Navy game in the Rose Bowl—"It was my last carry ever," he smiles—echoes some of Gattuso's thoughts. "I think former players relate better in the Fleet because they were football players.

They have leamed how to deal with hardships and they can communicate with admirals as well as the enlisted personnel."

Gattuso, an All-America honorable mention in 1977 and still fourth in career rushing at the Academy with 1890 yards (1975-77), came to the school from southern New Jersey, following in the footsteps of his father, Joe Gattuso, Sr., '55, and a two-sport star as a Midshipman. Joe, Sr. was named the Most Valuable Player in the 1955 Sugar Bowl when Navy defeated Mississippi, 21-0.

Joe, Jr. was first used at wingback but after "bugging the coaches" he was finally switched 32

After graduation and Surface Warfare School, McDonald had tours in USS CORAL SEA and USS BRISCOE.

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to running back and was the team's leading rusher in both 1976 and 1977. In the 1976 Army-Navy game, he carved a niche in Navy folklore with his three touchdowns against the Cadets, equalling a feat by such Navy past luminaries as Joe Bellino, Pat Donnelly and Cleveland Cooper.

After graduating in 1978, he went on to earn his wings and reported to Naval Air Station, Lemoore, California. He spent three years with VA-147, making two cruises on the carriers USS KITTY HAWK and USS CONSTELLATION.

Gattuso's next assignment was at the Naval Postgraduate School where he earned a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering.

He returned to the A-7 pipeline and joined VA-46 for a cruise on USS EISENHOWER. In April of 1989, he retumed to the Naval Academy as a company officer.

In that role, Gattuso also sees "an excellent opportunity to take the lessons in leadership from the Fleet and the experience I have gained and share those with Midshipmen. It is a chance to develop in them the characteristics that will best help them take care of their people after they graduate from here," he notes.

"You are always looking to inculcate in each Midshipman the accountability, judgment and responsibility they need to develop. You are looking for the real world application and how it will help them in the Fleet.

"1 frequently discuss scenarios (from Fleet situations) with the Mids and the possible results, so they can understand what lies ahead.

"I try to let the Midshipman chain of command handle the daily routine here. I'm an advisor more than a director," emphasizes Gattuso.

McDonald came out of Detroit and was considered a fine prospect because of his speed.

However, most of his career was spent behind two-time All-America Napoleon McCallum.

That never kept McDonald from being a diligent player. As a Second Classman he lettered while competing mostly on the special teams with brief time at tailback and flanker. As a First Classman in 1983, he made only eight carries, but one was the 30-yard TD scamper in the win over the Cadets.

He then retumed to the Naval Academy in January 1989 as an Admissions Counselor in the Office of Candidate Guidance. He handles Congressional liaison for the Academy on appointments, counsels prospective candidates, makes recommendations to the admission board on the suitability of candidates and assists in media relations for the Candidate Guidance Office.

Like Gattuso, McDonald believes he has past experience to offer as a solid example when counseling Midshipmen. "I bring with me a background of coming from the innercity, of having been a football player and then serving the fleet," he says. "I can relate to them from all those aspects."

Patches Needed for Army-Navy Game ALUMNI—In an effort to get the Fleet behind the football team, we're asking for unit patches from squadrons, ships, submarines and FMF units. We'll put these patches on the jersies of the individual players during the Army game.

If you'd like your unit to have an opportunity for some national exposure, send patches to: LCdr. Joseph A. Gattuso, 36th Company Officer, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 21412.

New Coaching and Staff Appointments Laura Graf, head men's and women's crew coach at Amherst College in 1989, has been named head coach of women's crew at the Naval Academy.

Ms. Graf is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and earned a Master of Science from Smith College.

While at Wisconsin, Graf was a two-time member of national collegiate championship crews, a novice eight and the 1986 varsity eight. She also lettered as heptathlete in track and field.

She was novice rowing coach at Smith College in Massachusetts from 1987-89 and also served as assistant track and field coach for men's and women's teams at Amherst this past school year.

Ken Dreyfuss, Plebe heavyweight crew coach at the Naval Academy from 1977-84, has returned to that position after six years as head coach of men's crew at Stanford University. In his previous stint at the Academy, Dreyfuss has six straight Grand Finalist freshmen eights at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships and helped the Mids in the winning of the Jim Ten Eyck Memorial TroShipmate, October 1990

phy for overall achievement at the IRA in 1982, 1983, and 1984.

Richard Miranda, assistant soccer coach at the College of William & Mary for the past two seasons, has been selected as assistant soccer coach at Navy. Miranda, a graduate of William & Mary, has previously been an assistant coach at the University of Richmond where he eamed a Master of Sport Management. He also coached at two Virginia high schools.

Also returning to the Navy coaching staff is Bill Bircher as assistant baseball coach. He has been an assistant for the Mids from 1980 through 1986. Bircher is a graduate of Jacksonville University and was a graduate assistant at Louisiana State.

Cdr. Fred Cook, '75, is the new executive officer of the Physical Education Department. He was a varsity lacrosse player for four years and has been serving as an A-6 pilot.

Captains Selected for 1990-91 Academic Year Captains for Navy's 33 intercollegiate teams

ming, David Graulich of Greenlawn, New York; Women's Swimming, Margaret Scholzen of Alexandria, Virginia; Men's Indoor Track, Matthew Howard of San Jose, California; Women's Indoor Track, Maureen Magnan of Waukesha, Wisconsin; Men's Volleyball, Scott Pitcock of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Wrestling, Brett Bourne of Fargo, North Dakota.

Spring: Baseball, Samuel Mowery of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Heavyweight Crew, Alden Mills of South Bridge, Massachusetts; Lightweight Crew, Alexander Mackenzie of Richmond, Virginia; Women's Crew, Karin Hogan of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Golf, Daniel Hodgson of Rockville, Maryland; Lacrosse, John Duthie of Ithaca, New York; Sailing, Timothy Wachendorferof Northport, New York; Tennis, Craig Moringiello of North Brunswick, New Jersey; Men's Track & Field, Eric Cash of Stony Brook, New York; and Women's Track & Field, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick of North Brunswick, New Jersey.

for the 1990-91 academic year are: Fall: Men's Cross Country, Donald Brown of Liverpool, New York; Women's Cross Country, Kathryn Fitzpatrick of North Brunswick, New Jersey; Football, Alton Grizzard of Virginia Beach, Virginia and William Bowling of Harlingen, Texas; Lightweight Football, George Dyer of Redmond, Washington and Brent Goodrum of Wilton, Illinois; Soccer, Leon Wilson of Columbia, Maryland; Women's Volleyball, Allison Datka of Germantown, Wisconsin; and Water Polo, Tony Sanchez of Bowling Green, Ohio.

Winter: Men's Basketball, Eddie Reddick, Jr. of Cheverly, Maryland; Women's Basketball, Kristen Waller of Alexandria, Virginia; Men's Fencing, Arthur Glasgow of Des Plaines, Illinois; Women's Gymnastics, Susie Kline of Phoenix, Arizona; Pistol, David Stohs of Seward, Nebraska; Rifle, Jeffrey Kowalczyk of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Squash, Gordon Wilson of Plandome, New York; Men's Swim-

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Pres. and Sec'y Adm. Jerauld Wright USN (Ret.) 4101 Cathedral Ave., Washington, D.C. 20016

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learn from Wallace Shugg, who lives in Baltimore, that his Dad, Carlton Shugg has health problems such that he has full-time nursing care at home in Mystic, Connecticut. Wallace has two older sisters, Caro and Sylvia. All three are grandchildren of Capt.

Dudley N. Carpenter, MC, USN. We remember and revere the memory of Dr. Carpenter who had his clinic on the top floor over the main entrance to Bancroft Hall. He and his Staff saw us through the tough epidemic of Asiatic Flu back in 1918. We were quarantined, sick bay was full, the hospital was full, and many had to try to recover while confined to their room. Any not ill had the job of carrying trays loaded with cold toast, cold scrambled eggs and cold milk to the room-bound. It was not a happy time. OmLucky Bag has good pictures of Dr. Carpenter and his Staff.

Through the thoughtfulness of our good friend, Capt. Warren K. Bemer, '22, we leamed of the death from cancer on 3 July of our VAdm. L. A. Moebus (Fish). An obituary should appear in Shipmate. We extend our sympathy to his surviving daughter, Katherine Cook, and son, Louis.

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Sec'y, RAdm. J. R. Dudley USN (Ret.) 306 Edwards Ferry Rd. N.E. Leesburg, Va. 22075; (703) 777-3887 Sec'y, San Diego area: RAdm. Logan McKee USN (Ret.) 738 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, CaUf. 92118 October birthday greetings to: A. J. (Tony) MacNamee (93) in Arizona; L. S. (Leo) Stafford (92) in San Diego; and A. V. D. (Al) Smith (91) in Maryland.

We hope all are enjoying good health.

Word comes from Coronado that Logan McKee is able to get out on the golf course several times a week. He keeps tabs on most of us in that area, and also reports on a few of our loyal widows. Although health problems beset some, others are still active.

Don and Sophie Smith both have vision problems but are mobile otherwise. Stogie Roberts still plays a sharp game of bridge. Paul Abernethy is homebound, but his wife, Lucille, gives him T.L.C. at their apartment at Star Park. T. O. and Helen CuUins are also residents at the same set of apartments, as also is Frankie, widow of Rex Tallman. Bunny and Peter Wray have recently retumed from a visit with their children in the San Francisco area where they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. And Leo and Rosella Stafford keep busy gardening at their San Diego home specializing in prize camellias as well as orchids.

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Pres., RAdm. George Bauernschmidt SC USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Harvey T. Walsh USN (Ret.) 6251 Old Dominion Dr., #253, McLean, Va. 22101 News is very, repeat very, scarce; fortunately, no bad news.

I had a very fine letter from Betty and Howard Orem in Williamsburg. They are both doingfineand are considering resuming their annual Winter migrations to Florida next year. Hang in there Howard; remember, you must uphold that Orem tradition of longevity.

I had occasion to call John Draim, son of our Nick, in Vienna and was rewarded by the news that his father would be visiting him in a few days. Nick called but oiu- conversation was unsatisfactory. He promised to call me from his home in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, where he has a special telephone amplifier. He mentioned Frank Whitaker but we could not understand each other. He is obviously the energetic and thorough Nick of old and I look forward to another telcon with him.

This conversation did bring to mind the development of our Roll Calls which culminated in our Forty Years Later Book which Doc Pratt edited. They are all invaluable to me for information through 1962 in preparing obituaries. So, please fellows, prepare said information for your survivors to pass along to me or Shipmate. 1 am completely dependent on you and them for information since 1962. Many of you survivors have expressed your appreciation when 1 have had adequate infomation. 1 have diverted from my story about Nick. He took over the 'burden' after a four-year silence since thefirstone in November 1922 and singlehandedly edited the eight issues from '26 through '35. Frank Whitaker then edited the '37 and '39 issues. The last one in '49 was edited by Abe Stacey. It was the biggest one covering 10 years and

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Nick, Frank, Abe and Doc deserve great credit for their work over those years. Since all are still with us, obviously said work promoted their longevity. You scientists figure out that one. Any applicants for my job?

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Pres., Adm. Arleigh A. Burke USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. John R. Johannesen USN (Ret.) 6251 Old Dominion Dr., #103, McLean, Virginia 22101 Betty and Al Maber are scheduled to fly to Japan in September to visit for two weeks at the home of Betty's grandson and his Japanese wife (a graduate of University of Arizona), both of whom are currently employed as school teachers in Tokyo; the couple were married four years ago in the U.S., but there wUl be a Japanese ceremony in September, attendance at which is the reason for the Mahers' trip at this time. Almost a half century has passed since Al (then LCdr. Maher) spent three and a half years in Japan under vasdy different circumstances; he was a prisoner of war in solitary confiemnent at the POW Camp in Omari, Japan. When he retums to his home in Phoenix, Arizona in late September, Al promised a letter with comments on the trip.

A letter from Mrs. KafluTU K. Hance, 4102 McKay Ave., Tampa, Fla. 33609, the daughter of our late Classmate "P B" Koonce, reported the death of his widow as follows: "It is with great sadness that I report the death of my mother. Midge Koonce, widow of RAdm. Paul B. Koonce '23. She died of heart failure on June 19th and was buried beside my dad in Arlington National Cemetery. She is survived by myself, four granddaughters and five great grandchildren.

"After my dad died in 1972, my mother remained in their home in Clearwater. Five years ago she moved in with me in Tampa, since I also am a widow."

Gwen and Bill Wadbrook are now residents of Brooke Grove Nursing Home, 18430 Brooke Grove Road, Ohiey, Md., 20832. (tel. 301/924-5176) Contributions to the 'Campaign for the Naval Academy' credited to the Class of 23 have reached past the $30,000 mark and contributions continue apace. A big boost was due to the Honor Chair Program as noted on page 6 of the current (July-August) issue of Shipmate.

Retrospection. Seventy years ago on 1 October, after a wonderful Sep Leave following an eventful Summer Cruise, the Class, 513 strong, began 3rd class Academic Year.

Late bulletins: Alden D. Redfield, died on 29 July, 1990 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 'Mary Wenger, widow of our late Classmate, RAdm. Joseph N. "Skinny" Wenger, died on 8 August at a nursing home in Fryeburg, Maine.

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Pres., VAdm. Ralph E. Wilson USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. J. M. Kennaday USN (Ret.) RO. Box 53, Castine, Maine 04421 W. Coast, RAdm. S. E. Burroughs USN (Ret.) This column will try to get a word or two from every living Classmate or widow—what was his or her most pleasant, most satisfactory exciting, funniest experience or episode in their lives? We've been through a war, most of us have been married and had children. The secretary has pretty much liked it all, but some are certainly outstanding like being an usher or best man or father, even a groom at many weddings, including two of his own. The mother's time giving birth is harder than the father's then— that's why Kipling says the female of the species is more deadly dian the male—but many doctors joke about not having lost a father yet. The sec well remembers when his son was bom—on October 1st, appropriately for this time, and after being sure the mother was allrighthe asked about the boy. The doctor cheerily said, "Oh he's in the box where we throw 'em!" And that was just a happy beginning, not an ending.

Anyway, you're all being sent inquiries about your own feelings in this respect. Men and ladies there must be about a hundred of us and surely we've all had some fine times, so tell us about them. If you'd ratherremainanonymous just say so, but we'll know that it's from one of you. This should be a great way for us all to get in touch with each other, recall a reunion and almost a last opportunity.

Raljrii McDaniel sent a photo of a Mid in white works whom he thinks might be our longtime secretary Paul Siegrist. Hard to tell. But Ralph whose first ship was USS MARYLAND, one of the triplets with 16" guns, well called post-Jutland battleships, was pretty impressed with her and her skippers, as the secretary was with USS COLORADO, his first ship.

Ralph's been asked if he made the great Australian cruise in her, and the sec did in USS COLORADO,

aboard which he had many great times, as Ralph knows, having read Men in Ships. He's also been asked for his greatest experience and about MARYLAND'S silver service, certainly the most impressive gift ever given a ship by a state or city (though the beautiftil bronze bell given by the city of Cleveland to the first USS CLEVELAND ranks pretty high, too and is where it belongs, aboard the present USS CLEVELAND, an amphibious type ship, operating from San Diego). The MARYLAND silver is now on display in the State House in Annapohs and is a marvelous display which no one who ever visits Crabtown should miss. But it's not the only thing to see in Armapolis, thanks to the efforts of St. Clair Wright, Joe Wright's widow, who's been dubbed "Mrs. Historic AimapoUs." The Hammond-Harwood house and the Chase House are only parts of it all.

But now a note of sadness from one of his SoPac staff mates that Admiral Robert Carney of the great Class of '16 has left us. The secretary never met him, really, though briefly on the same staff, but he had many pleasant exchanges with him by mail. He had heard of one of his experiences in WWI when we got into it, andfindingno reference to it in Sea Power, a Naval Institute Proceedings version of Mahan's Influence of Sea Power on History asked the Admiral about it. This was his reply.

Jack me lad: I was Gunnery/Torpedo Officer of USS FANNING when we sank U-58 and captured the crew. One German drowned. Chips Carpenter was skipper and we buried him at sea—Chips read the service with the aid of a smallflashlight—Iwas undertaker, my equipment consisting of a roll of canvas and a 3" cartridge . . . Cheers Mick.

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The Class of '16 had many distinguished four star admirals in it, including "Raddy" Radford, senior aviator aboard USS COLORADO, and big handsome Bill Fecteler, Midshipmen's executive officer aboard USS DELAWARE our First Class Cruise, but few more so than Admiral Carney, who was Admiral Halsey's chief of staff during World War II and later CNO. And his letters to Shipmate, which he insisted with tongue in cheek, were strictly true, were always looked up by most Shipmate readers.

USS ELLIS shipmate Danny Rizzolo, who went to the DesDiv reunion, sure enough. About 15 there.

But the touchingly pleasant thing was that Daiuiy's nine-year-old niece made him climb to the top of the Statue of Liberty and also went on the Staten Island ferry ride. Later she caught crabs on the Jersey shore—no eels? That's what the sec caught years ago at about the same age. Golden days in the sunshine of our happy youth!

And the first two memorable experiences have been exchanged by the secretary and Gertrude McPeake, she about her wedding and life with Lawrence and being married into the Navy. Four of her grandchildren have been married this past year and the fifth coming up this Fall. Who can top that?

Rollo Wilson wrote they may go to the annual reunion of USS BUCHANAN (DD-484) in Charleston, South Carolina, which he put in commission, so she must have been a special for him.

Idabelle R. Baldwin, widow of John Arnold Baldwin writes: I can truthfully say that the greatest thrill I have experienced was to see John Arnold Baldwin, Jr. graduate from the University of California from a class of over a 1,000 with the highest honor of anyone in his class. He was a Phi Beta Kappa also. His picture and a write up about him was in the Los Angeles Times.

Red Ruhsenberger wonders how many of his Classmates can boast of having been retired from the USN and having two sons retired from the same organizations. Not only that but his younger grandson is a first classman at the University of Washington in the NROTC program and if he is offered a commission there will be over 100 years of Ruhsenbergers on active duty in the Navy—providing he gets in 30 years.

He recently spent 30 days with the Equadorian Navy as a midshipman first class from the LI. of W. and he is full of stories of their most pleasant arrangements.

Red departed 7 August for Oregon and Seattle to attend the wedding of his older grandson and to visit his older son.

George Mattucci writes it's been quite a year for him. In Febmary his oldest granddaughter gave birth to hisfirstgreat-grandchild. In May his oldest grandchild got married, and his youngest granddaughter graduated from Colgate University. In September his third oldest grandson will be married. He is employed

by Westinghouse in Baltimore. He has already purchased a house and will live in Aimapolis. Well, pretty good, but many more will come from Bill Bailey on the West Coast and others will appear in the November issue.

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Pres., RAdm. Walter C. Ford USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Joseph H. Nevins, Jr. USN (Ret.) 3204 River Crescent Dr., Annapolis, Md. 21401 It is with deep regret that the death of William Walter Agnew is reported. Bill, who lived in Palo Alto, California, died on 8 June while on a visit to his sister in Henderson, Kentucky, his hometown. He was buried there on 11 June. A nice note expressing appreciation for the sympathy of the Class was received from Bill's wife, Mary.

Bill was retired for physical disability at Fitzsimmons General Hospital at Denver, Colorado in 1927.

He became active in civilian aviation circles and, when recalled to active duty in WWII, was ordered to Pensacola for flight refresher and earned his Navy Wings. He retumed to the retired list as a commander.

Following WWII Bill was in the real estate business briefly before retuming toflyingin the capacities of pilot and executive with commercial airlines. Family demands plus the undeniable age factor put an end to his flying, and in 1963 Bill went back into the real estate business. He will be sorely missed by the numerous members of his family and his many friends.

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Pres., RAdm. Kenneth Craig USN (Ret.) Con-. Sec'y, RAdm. J. W. Callahan USN (Ret.) 1138 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, Calif. 92118 (619) 435-5990 A letter from Dan Sweeney: Here is news of the Sweeneys. As you know we were married on 1 December at Geneva's church. My Navy priest assisted.

Geneva was Geneva Edwards. We worked together in the bank, in fact she taught me what 1 know about banking.

Geneva and Dan Sweeney As you know 1 lost Julie in January 1980 and Geneva lost her husband in December 1980. Both families had been good friends, however it was not until 1986 that we dated. Took me three years to have her say Yes. Wedding was quiet and a surprise to most.

We lived in her house while much work was done on this house.

Not much traveling. We are still busy, but most of the work is done. My siter Kaye visited us and we had a fine trip to see Jefferson's home in Monticello and the gorgeous Carlsbad Cavems, super!

We plan a New England and Canada trip as soon as it cools off. Also want to do a cross country tour. I have made it, but Geneva has not seen the interior of our country. She has seen London and much of England which I have not seen. We shall do Ireland (I've seen) and England. Plan a Hawaiian trip real soon.

I do see the Yates Stirlings on occasion. Talk to the Lee Woodburys. Have not seen the Jack Pohls in some time. Classmate contacts are mighty poor.

PS. Geneva's hobby is doll making. She pours porcelain dolls completes them and dresses them. They are masterpieces. Wish you could see them.

From Begum Lowrey: Teeny and I very much appreciate your call of last night. I hasten to send these two pictures in time to meet your deadline. I hope they are ofreproductivequality. I'll search for some better ones for the next issue. Note that there is a 55year span between them. 1 thought that it was interesting that our Commodore "Dee" Kidd had two 35

26'ers on his staff. Also that we were still Lt(jg) after 9 years. The other picture was this year—Teeny and I at breakfast in Hotel La Mariposa near Qiiepos, Costa Rica (that's on the Pacific Coast). Nearly every Winter for several years we have tried to spend a few weeks in some remote spot.

Congratulations to you and Martha on your 50th anniversary. We are looking forward to our 60th in 1991. Also in 1991 we hope to be able to go to USNA Homecoming to celebrate the 65th for 1926 and hope there may be a few of the "old magoos" there.

In picture of the Staff of ComDesRon One from left seated; LCdr. Dix, Capt. Kidd '06, Lt. Schwien '21, back row Lt.(jg.) Frost '26, Lt. Linke '21, and Lt.(jg) Lowrey '26.

Dear Joe: You probably have already all you need about John Sylvester, but just in case, I enclose the obit from the Washington Post for 27 July. Tomortow Bay McCorkle, Beppy Eakens, Marge Lyman, Bion Bierer, Edie and I (Bill Pryor) will attend John's Memorial Service at the Navy Chapel on Nebraska Ave. via a limousine Bay has arranged for, the traffic in these parts being so terrible and imcertain. I'm afraid Mac McCorkle will not feel up to going. We look forward to seeing Gerry and the two Sylvester sons, one from Massachusetts and the other from North Carolina, Val Havard from Cockeysville, Maryland, the Buseys from La Plata, as well as the '26 Washington people including Babs Brady and Cecil Bumside and we hope the Buchanans.

Edie and I moved down here the 26th of Mareh with the help of all three of my sons and our Virginia Beach niece and nephew, Linda and Alden Davis.

Sorting out the things needed for a modest apartment (bedroom, den, kitchen, V/i baths, large living room with small sunporch and small dining room) from the rather large establishment we had on Masons Island which housed my accumulations of more than a halfcentury merged with Edie's of not much less was a real trial, which we are still adjusting to. My bachelor son, Jim, is now the tenant of the Mystic house, of which we are still the owners.

My older son, Lee, and wife Barbara are New Yoiiers but weekend in Sag Harbor, Long Island. Ed and Bev are still in Mystic. My grandchildren and great-grandchildren are scattered from New England and Virginia to Dallas and Los Angeles and Port Townsend, Washington. In case you or any other friends come this way, our phone number is (301) 224-0211.

News from Azelia Trace, Pensacola, Florida: The Klines, Wendell and Lois, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on May 2nd. They were kind enough to ask friends to join them for cocktails and then champagne at dinner. They are a fine couple.

Lois has recovered very well from her auto accident.

Wendell is perking along at a much slower rate. On May 23rd Vick and John Foster celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary with champagne—and they had a dance there that night—so they had to dance to the Anniversary Waltz. Dutch Duerfelt keeps in touch with Classmates. In March the Buseys and Gloria Dudley, Paul Dudley's widow were there.

Dutch had the Fosters and the Klines for cocktails and a gabfest. On the 28th of March the Craigs were there and the party was repeated with drinks and a gabfest.

From Bob Cavenagh: Any of you who have been attending the '26 Mens lunches are aware that Oscar Stiegler has been experiencing pain in his knees and legs. He says little about it, does his own driving and contributes interestingly to our lunch conversations.

Within a few days one knee (or both the same day if the Dr. so decides) will have repair surgery.

Kack and Charlie Buchanan are spending the Summer in Newport, R.I. at "Flemish Downs," which Charlie indicates is an appropriate name for their residence at this stage of their life.

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He is survived by his wife, Miima.

Shanny and Joe Callahan served in the same destroyer division in the Asiatic Fleet 1928 to 1931.

They were good friends and both enjoyed their service for those three years. They consulted each other on many subjects including prior to taking their promotional exams for Junior Lieutenant.

Minna Shanahan is a talented musician. She lectures on the "Lives of Great Composers," has played first violin with the Glendale Symphony and the San Femando Valley Symphony. She teaches violin and piano.

The Class extends condolences to Minna Shanahan.

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Frank Busey says he's in pretty good shape, just like most of his Classmates, with a hearing aid, eye glasses and a walking cane.

P. D. Stroop reports a very pleasant visit with Hal and Fitz Lee at their Coronado home. Lee, Stroop, Callahan, "Al" Boileau, and Fleming are the most active of the San Diego 26ers.

Ruth Reich, widow of Herman Reich, writes: I was away for nearly a month on a Maupin tour of Eastem Europe and an additional five nights to Berlin. I went with my youngest sister. It was most interesting and also very strenuous. I came home with thefluand bronchitis. When that was over I took a fall. I was helping my other sister who is handicapped. Thank goodness nothing was broken. That took time to heal. Now the sister I travel with is going with me on a freighter trip—80 passengers, 45 days, to South America in April.

Marge Lyman has only one copy of Aloha left; she wUl be glad to mail it tofirst-come,first-served.Her address: Mrs. Charles H. Lyman, Ginger Cove, 2205 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, Md. 21401.

John Sylvester died 26 July 1990 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. Memorial Services were held at the Navy Chapel, Nebraska Avenue, Wash., D.C. on 30 July. He is survived by his wife Geraldine: two sons by his first wife, John Sylvester, Jr. of Raleigh, North Carohna and Charles Sylvester of Benardston, Massachusetts, and three grandchildren. His two sons will take his ashes to Ohio for inumment. John Sylvester's wife, Gerry, is recovering from pneumonia which she suffered from at home during the period of his last illness.

John organized the '26 luncheons in the Washington area for many years. Since he became ill there have been no Class Luncheons.

The Class extends condolences to his wife, Geraldine, his sons John and Charles and their families.

Shanny Shanahan died 25 July in a hospital in Canoga Park, California. At his request there will be no services. His ashes will be inumed in Los Angeles

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Pres., RAdm. Thomas J. Hamilton USN (Ret.) Exec. VP, Adm. Charles D. GrifBn USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Joshua W. Cooper USN (Ret.) 400 Madison St., Apt. #808 Alexandria, Va. 22314: (703) 549-8708 The San Diego Group met for luncheon at Admiral Kidd Club on 31 July.

Mei and Meade Kitchen had just retumed from a trip to England where they attended the graduation of Mei's daughter from the University of Liverpool.

Our recent bride and groom, Barbara and Cliff Cooper, were present. CUff mentioned that his son had flown from Saudi Arabia to serve as Father-ofthe-Bride for his daughter's wedding and a few days later was Best Man for his father's wedding.

Olive Dalton's daughter and her husband. Chuck Walker, '53 contributed the wine for limch and proposed two toasts: one for the Class of '27 and one in memory of his late father-in-law. Jack Dalton.

The next meeting wiU be at the Naval Air Station Club where we will be able to see those of our members who no longer drive over the bridge.

Present were: Bobby & Clarence Coffin, Barbara & Cliff Cooper, Ohve Dalton, Dana & Chuck Walker, Sally & Dutch Deutermann, Dale Flynn, Phyl & Larry Freeman, Bud Hammond, Mei & Meade Kitchen, Mims McKinney, Nadine & Robbie Robinson, and Nina & Oley Sharp.

The Los Angeles Group convened for limch at Tip's Restaiuant at Valencia, California, on 25 July with regulars, Ed Eckehneyer, Bill Nation and son, BUly, and Red Scoles attending. The June meeting had been cancelled due to debilitating temperature (112° in Los Angeles). The principal discussion centered around "the unholy pace with which our lawmakers are dismantling our defense structiue." Perhaps, current events in the Persian Gulf region will slow them down.

Ed and Karen are planning a trip to Noank, Connecticut, in September to visit Edward lU, and family.

Honor Scholarships—The Class has a continuing interest in Honor Scholarships designed to help deserving candidates prepare for entrance examinations to the Academy. The extent of this interest is shown in the brief sketches of new Midshipmen (Class of 1994) who were recipients of scholarships with Class of '27 connection, and who were prepped under Foundation sponsorship.

The Class of 1927 Honor Scholar is Sean J. Valentine of Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Marist School in Atlanta, lettered in wrestling and track and was a member of the National Honor Society. On graduation he received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award. He prepped at Marine Military Academy, Harlingen, Texas, where he participated in football, basketball and track.

The Frank Wickhorst Class of 1927 Memorial Shipmate, October 1990

Honor Scholar is Eric D. Valerga of San Jose, California. Graduating from Bellarmine College Prep, he lettered in swimming and worked for the campus ministry program—and has been a member of the San Jose Aquatics Team for nine years. Under Foundation sponsorship, he prepped at Northwestem Preparatory School in Green Valley, Califomia.

The Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr. Honor Scholar is David S. Bartell, a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute of Roswell, New Mexico, the final year under Foimdation sponsorship. He was a member of the newspaper staff, the National Honor Society and participated in track and soccer. He also received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award and was a delegate to New Mexico Boys State.

The RAdm. Charles G. DeKay Memorial Honor Scholar is Homer R. Denius, III of Sheridan, Wyoming. A graduate from Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas, he was captain of the Rifle & Drill Teams. This year, he attended Northwestem Preparatory School in Green Valley, Califomia, followed by a second semester at Brevard Community College in Cocoa, Florida.

The RAdm. Louis H. Hunte Memorial Honor Scholar is Harry R Fulton, III. Graduating from Muncy High School in Mimcy, Pennsylvania, he lettered in soccer and tennis and was a member of the Drama Club and the National Honor Society. He was involved in student government and was President of the Ski Club. While attending the Peddie School this year he played soccer and rowed on the crew.

The RAdm. William D. Irwin Honor Scholar is Timothy J. Schulmeister, a graduate of the Beaver area High School, Beaver, Pennsylvania. He lettered in swimming and soccer and was a member of the National Honor Society. He performed in two plays for Broadhead Cultural Center, Penn State Campus and participated in Concert Choir. He prepped at Northwestem Preparatory School.

The Richard H. Phillips Honor Scholar is Michael S. Mattis of Yorba Linda, Califomia. Graduating from Troy High School in Fullerton, Mike was active in student government. He received letters in water polo and swimming and was captain of both teams.

He was involved in the Califomia Scholastic Federation and was a member of the National Honor Society.

He was awarded the male scholarship/athlete prize of the year and the High School's Medal of Honor. He prepped at Northwestem Preparatory School in Green Valley, Califomia.

The VAdm. Howard A. (Red) Yeager Memorial Honor Scholar is Raymond A. Rivera of San Diego, California. Graduating from Bonito High School, Ray served as Vice President of the California Scholarship Federation and Chess Club. A letterman in football and a member of the track team, he eamed various academic awards including the Presidential Academic Fimess Award and Life Membership in the Califomia Scholarship Federation. He prepped at Northwestem Preparatory in (jreen Valley, Califomia.

The Admiral Charles D. (Don) Griffin Honor scholarship is funded by his will and there are no assignments at this time.

Betty and Bob Barnes are celebrating Bob's 84th birthday with a family reunion in Washington. Attending from Louisville, Kentucky, are daughter, Elizabeth with husband Charles Covell together with Robert and Elizabeth Katheryn, and from Huntington Beach, Califomia, daughter Roberta Ankenbrandt together with granddaughter, Karen Hall with great-grandson, Tkylor Hall.

Paul Drouilhet writes from Geary, Oklahoma.

His main interest at the moment is his garden which grows delicious vegetables. However his labrador likes them, too, and sometimes gets to them first. At the instant the supply appears to be sufficient for Drouilhets and dog.

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Paul and Fanny have recently passed up an opportunity to move into a retirement home—preferring the peace and serenity of the countryside. Good Luck, Paul and Fanny!

We are sorry to report the passing of Chris Duborg, who is reported to have died 29 March 1990.

It is of interest that Chris Duborg and Howard Caldwell were both natives of Nevada, attended the University of Nevada at the same time and entered the Naval Academy where they roomed together for four years. The Lucky Bag describes Chris as a versatile athlete, holding down a secure berth on the football A-squad and a seat in the varsity crew with time left over for Gymkhana, the glee club and the choir. Chris' distinguished career is described in Last Call.

We extend our deepest condolences to Helen Giambattista Maher and family, and to Ruth and Joe Maher for the death of husband, father and son, John B. Maher of a heart attack on 18 July 1990.

Word has just been received of the passing of Muriel Anders after a long illness, at La Mesa, Califomia.

Muriel is survived by Tex, her husband of 57 years and her astronaut son, William A. Anders (USNA '55), and his family. The Class extends its deepest sympathy.

Word has also been received of the death of Robert S. Rickabaugh (Cdr. USN, Ret.) on 31 July 1990 in New Britain, Connecticut. A more detailed report will be made in a later issue.

Naval Operations (Air Warfare) and also ex-skipper of USS CORAL SEA, to fly by helicopter to Portsmouth with a few other former skippers, to visit the carrier for the last time prior to her decommissioning in April. Harry had a great time being piped aboard the "AGELESS WARRIOR" with the others.

They toured the carrier from stem to stern, had lunch, received mementos and retumed home late in the day to the Pentagon heliport. It was a sad but memorable trip as well as an honor to be included in the special trip. As it tumed out, it was great this happened when it did because a week later, on 10 March, Harry was taken by ambulance to Navy Medical Center, suffering from a mild stroke which affected the left side of his body. After three weeks of hospitalization, he came home to recuperate where he has been ever since. We went through the usual battery of at-home care, visiting nurse, aides, physical and occupational therapists, etc. and then on to outpatient therapy. He looks great and is doing quite well. He says that using a walker and trying to "get the hang out of using the cane" is no picnic but admits he is luckier than many as it could have been a lot worse. Obviously, our lifestyle has been severely curtailed and instead of our planned Bermuda trip in September (we were flying and staying a week at a small resort), we are now taking minivacations. We plan a two-night stay in Bethany Beach, Delaware, with son Ed Sears and family and a week later, we will spend two days at "Coolfont," a health spa in Berkley Spring, West Virginia. It sounds great to me—the fresh, mountain air, whirlpools, massages and facials (heavenly!), the lake, indoor swimming pool, gym, entertainment and more. In general—a nice interlude from being confined to our apartment.

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This about wraps up our story. We hope all Shipmates are well and urge that those reluctant to send in their news, do so. It is good to hear from one and all and what they are domg. Our very best to the BLC!

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Pres., Capt. Raymond O. Burzynski USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Albert O. Momm USN (Ret.) 909 Topmast Way, Annapolis, Md. 21401 Fla. Corr., RAdm. R. N. Norgaard USN (Ret.) 121 Phelps Ave., Winter Park, Fla. 32789 W. Coast, RAdm. W. A. Cockell USN (Ret.) 3222 Browning St., San Diego, Calif. 92106 Northeast, Capt. R. O. Burzynski USN (Ret.) Box 145, New Castle, N.H. 03854 Swede Norgaard reported that Red Ennis died suddenly at his home in Tequesta, Florida, on 7 July.

Tom retired from the Marine Corps as Major General on 30 June '62, and lived in Tequesta ever since.

Helen Sears sends in the following report: The year started out justfine—wefinallysold our little "Codder" on Cape Cod, which we were lucky to do considering the depressed market. While sad to lose the place, we got a good price and now no longer have to worry about rentals, upkeep, travel, etc.

Then in February Harry became a great-grandfather when grandson Scott Sears became the father of Christopher Michael. This makes two in the "great" grandparent department for Harry (with granddaughter Susan Parks' young daugher, Kelley, now two).

March started out fine, too, when Harry was invited by VAdm. R. M. Dunleavy, Asst. Chief of

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Pres., RAdm. Chick Frankel USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Cal Laning USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church, Va. 22041 Corr. Secretaries: Calif. RAdm. Chuck Triebel USN (Ret.) 17436 Bemardo Oaks Dr., San Diego, Calif. 92128 N. Calif., RAdm. Dick Ballinger USN (Ret.) 199 Thomdale Dr., # 4 9 , San Rafael, Calif. 94903 Florida, Dot Flatley, Box 813, Barstow, Fla. 33830 Wedding bells in Maine! Carl Johnson has an announcement to make, delayed a bit by the snows and mails of the Northeast.

I'm late in sending you my news for Shipmate, but here it is. On May 22nd I was married to a lovely lady, Mildred Cook Patten, of Naples, Florida, and formally of Newcastle, New Hampshire. Our families have long known each other. She was widowed about a year after I was. (Carl saw Connie through the devastating years of Alzheimer) Millie has great affection for the Navy, with particular interest in submarines, and she will be a grand '29 wife already sporting a miniature to show it.

It appears that we will Winter in Naples and have York Harbor as home in summertime; but travel will take us elsewhere from time to time. We are working on plans to visit Califomia, principally San Diego, this November. It could include Arntrak via New Orleans to the Coast for old time's sake. Our marriage has merged two young families and, while Millie became a step-great-grandmother, I acquired a Mother-in-law! Great events, with mutual affection and happiness in abundance. That's all for now, Carl.

TWenty-Nine's congrats to both!

Southward, our Florida corresponding Secty has travelled westward for her news. Dottie Flatley writes: Not much news about the Class here, Cal. I'm just back from seven weeks in California after being grounded for an eardrum ruptured in flight. Three weeks of medical treatment tempered by enjoyment 37

of children and grandchildren with a third son.

Brian's, in Orange county. Brian took me to San Diego 6x an annual visit with my dearest friend, Janie HaU. Janie is recovering after heartrepair.Her daughter and sm-in-law are taking great care of her with the aid of Janie's httle Mexican helpmate, Rachael. Life to too short for dear relatives and friends to live so far apart, but here I sit again.

Son Pat and I did have a beautiful (business for him) trip through Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and on up to Spokane. It included a side trip to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. I'd lost track of the fact that the Beardsleys no longer enjoy a part-time home in Jackson Hole. A dmggist there told me of how long they had been gone. I tried to call the Welchs while in Walnut Creek.

I see Dot Pryw and Millie Fenton quite often in Winter Park Towers, and the Kohrs in Maitland when I can catch them. Please note that my Shipmate heading has a wrong address for me. It's Box 813. How many wonderful letters from Florida Twenty-niners have I missed?

(Secty Note: Did you 29ers read in the Class of Thirty August column of Shipmate the response to the plea by Rosalie Renffo to Thirty's surviving widows for updating news on their lives since their loss? If any of our wonderful widows of Twenty-Nine will write in to Dottie Flatley, she will see that word of you to your old friends will be pubhshed.)

Win Brown, Micky Laning, Jack Galbiaith Do any of you still have your old wardroom napkin rings? The ones engraved with the names of all the ships in which you served? Here, with Micky getting tired of the failure of paper napkins to keep clean the firont of Yr Secty, we broke out our old stainless steel napkin ring, still holding a rolled Navy damask napkin, widi its beautiful seal of the U.S. Navy woven in. A tender had etched "USS OKLAHOMA, S - 1 3 , R-2,

CraDiv 8, USS

SICARD, USS

CONYNGHAM

(Pearl Harbor 7 December), ComCruDesPac, USS HUTCHINS, CominCh Staff, USS YELLOWSTONE" on the ring. The seagoing names stopped there as shore duties and unit commands followed and no more repair ships for engraving. We fingered the damask with respect, and went back to paper naps.

From yr secty: This column has been difficuh to complete. Today is the twenty-third day since Micky's open heart surgery, and she is still in comatose state in an ICU. We find that after the cowardly 5-4 decision of the Supreme Court that no doctor, at least one of a southern state, will obey a Living Will supported by a durable power of attomey. The Ethics (Tommittee of a Virginia hospital will not permit the closest relatives of a patient to appear before it at their hearings. We will hope for the best.

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Pres., RAdm. W. G. Chappie USN (Ret.) Exec. Sec'y, RAdm. W. T. Nelson USN (Ret.) 3440 S. Jefferson St., Apt. 1023 Falls Church, Va. 22041 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Christian L. Engleman USN (Ret.) MP0.82R Skamania Mines Rd., Washougal, Wash.

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Crabtown, which wiU happen during Homecoming shortly after you receive this issue of Shipmate.

We are looking forward to seeing most of you there. Any of you, at this late date, who changes his or her mind, and decides to join us after all, get in touch with Patty and Bill Snead right away by telephone (703) 534-5076. They are standing by to go all out to help fit you into our Class arrangements.

For many reasons our colunnn in this issue is a short one, but we have much to report next month, including items which some of you have written to Rosalie Renfro. In the meantime have a safe trip to Annapolis.

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Pres., RAdm. Raymond R Hunter USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Edward M. Day USN (Ret.) 6214 Winston Dr., Bethesda, Md. 20817 W. Coast, RAdm. Andrew J. Hill USN (Ret.) 1295 Bangor St., San Diego, Calif. 92106 Pauline Young, who lives in Stamford, Connecticut, writes: It never rains but it pours . . . if it hadn't been for Dorothy McFarlane I would not have been able to enjoy some of my old Navy friends . . . imagine going all the way to Austraha to meet Dorothy! The 10 July Class of '31 luncheon at the AimapoUs Yacht Club was great fun—however, I had lost my voice almost entirely and was coming down with bronchial pneumonia—on my return home I spent the next two weeks in bed—glad that is over!

I am down in the Washington area quite often and would love to see you all again—so keep me on the mailing list. Not many of you know that my Andy taught mathematics for 15 years at the Stamford Branch of the University of Connecticut. After he passed away, the University established an Award for Excellence in Mathematics . . . a memorial award . . . each year at the Awards Assembly the University presents one student who is outstanding in mathematics with this award.

Again, it was great to see old Navyfriendsin familiar surroundings.

Maijorie Ashworth sent in a clipping from the newspaper concerning the Ashworth's no. 2 son; Govemor George Deukmejian has given a San Bemartlino County deputy district attomey an early start on a judicial career.

Stephen H. Ashworth was elected to the San Bernarino County Superior Court on 5 June, but the teim doesn't start until next 7 January. Deukmejian appointed Ashworth to the court Monday, allowing him to take his post immediately.

His brother, Thomas Ashworth ID. received his appointment to the San Diego Superior Court Bench in 1986. The two judges are the sons of Maijorie Ashworth and the-late Thomas Ashworth Jr. Classmates who are "in-patients" at Bethesda Naval Hospital, and who are assigned to Ward Seven West, will be pleased to know that one of the Navy nurses there is the great-niece of Fanny and Dick Andrews—Ensign Sara Alexander (NC) USNR . . . she refers to Dick as "Uncle Stottko"! (Dick's middle name . . .)

The July luncheon of the Washington-Annapolis Group of '31 was held on 10 July at the Annapolis Yacht Club, and was hosted by Georgette and Joe Thornton . . . we had the luxurious 'Skipjack' room to ourselves from 1100 to 1600, with open bar and a delicious luncheon. What more could you ask?

Parking nearby? Joe arranged that, too, so none of us had far to walk. Letters and phone calls had gone out to Classmates and widows up and down the East Coast, urging them join the regulars, and they responded nobly. Those who came from afar were: Betty and Julie Becton, Ruth and Sherry Belts, Elynor Brown, Vera and John Crumpacker, Audrey Dempsey, Audrey and Bobby Jones, Eileen Taxis with Sam's daughter Renee and her husband, Jim

Bucky Bouve, Ray Hunter. Joe Thornton

Joe and Georgette Thorton Thomas, "PK" WUl, Ellie Williamson, U s Wood, and Pauline Young. The 'regulars' attending were: Bab and Bucky Bouve, Judy and Jack Chew, Lou and Jack Crowley, Ruth and Ed Day, Joe Gardiner, Ray Hunter, Roberta McCain, Dorothy McFarlane, Lynn and "AB" Metsger, Judy and Jack Miner, Sara Ann and Carl Mott, Estelle Needham, Jane O'Connor, Mary Richardson, Mary and Al Sharp and grandson Elliott, Georgette and Joe Thornton, Gus and Ted Torgerson, Virginia and Johnny Webster, Margaret Werts, Julia and Fred Wieseman, Fran Wilber, and Vema Williams. Such a large turnout not only made the meeting most enjoyable, but encourages the hope that similar luncheons in the future will be as well attended . . . and enjoyed.

The subject of a 60th Reunion . . . or reasonable facsimile thereof . . . was brought up and Les Wood outlined his proposal, some of whose features are:

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Audrey Dempsey and Estelle Needham

Judy and Jack Chew

Blackie (Claude Vernon) Hawk died on 31 July at his home in Fletcher Hills, El Cajon, Califomia. At the Naval Academy Blackie made his mark in wrestling, soccer and lacrosse; he was a 2-striper and led the 1st platoon of the 1st Company. After battleship, destroyer and gunboat experience, he took design engineering at PG School and MIT, with a MS Degree . . . he was designated EDO in 1942. He held positions of high responsibility ashore and afloat in hisfieldof specialty,finallyretiring from active duty as CO and Director of the Naval Boiler and Tbrbine Laboratory. In 1967 he was forced by ill health to retire from his civilian position with GM's Harrison Radiator Division. Blackie was always present at the San Diego Group's get-togethers whenever his health permitted . . . he was one of the stalwarts in Andy Hill's "Ancient Mariners" who met regularly for golf at Lawrence Welk Recreation Center. Blackie's family have acquired a tract of land in the Califomia redwood country that will be established as the Vemon Hawk Memorial tract. His ashes will be scattered at sea from a Navy ship.

Honor Chairs in the new Brigade Center at the Naval Academy have been established for the following Classmates and relatives: Wayne Adams; Claude Vemon Hawk; Albert James Keller; Robert Donovan King; George Edward Peckham; John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick; Spencer Kirkpatrick; Mary Moorman; Claude Kirkpatrick; Thomas Carson Phifer; John Alexander White; Frederick Julian Becton; and Edwin Anderson MacDonald. Plates bearing these names will be affixed to chairs early in 1991 as constmction and outfitting of the Brigade Center is completed.

The Class of 1931 Executive Committee met at luncheon on 14 August and the draft of a letter that Ray Hunter is sending out to all Classmates and widows was reviewed. The letter deals with two different proposals for a 60th Reunion . . . one from Andy Hill which envisions a reunion at the Lawrence Welk Recreation Center north of San Diego, California, in April of 1991, and lasting three days; the other is a proposal by Les Wood for a less organized and probably shorter reunion in Annapolis in September of 1991, coinciding with one of the home football games. This matter deserves your serious consideration and prompt reply . . . and if you have other ideas on a 60th Reunion, let us have them, by all means.

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Julie Becton, Bobby and Audrey Jones, Gus Torgerson

To be held in Annapolis in September 1991, coinciding with one of the home games . . . probably William & Mary.

Base would be the Holiday Inn . . . with 'hospitality' room and private room for KT party and dinner.

Individual arrangements for lodging . . . Les cannot handle them.

Jane O'Connor has offered to host a KT party for attendees at her home in Annapolis.

Les would like to receive a $50 cheque from everyone who expects to attend.

July also brought much sadness, in the loss of three Classmates: Lou Bellis died in the early hours of 15 July, at his residence in Vinson Hall, McLean, Virginia. Lou had fought a long, gamefightagainst cancer, and had willingly undergone treatment and surgery at Letter-

man Army Hospital, at Walter Reed Army Hospital, at National Institutes of Health, and finally at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. It was his hope that experience in treating him might help others . . . and well it may. In accordance with his expressed desires, there were no memorial services, and his remains were willed to the Medical School of Howard University for scientific purposes. Memories of Lou's erect figure, thin but "braced up," and of his brave and genial manner, will long be with us.

Jim (James Thomas) Smith died at his home in Alpine, Califomia on 28 July of a heart attack. His ashes were inumed in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Jim was a destroyer man through and through . . . he served in eight of them . . . he made light of difficulties and kept a keen sense of humor even in rough times . . . a fine shipmate in every sense of the word.

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Pres., Capt. Donald I. Thomas USN (Ret.) 4032 Liggett Dr., San Diego, Calif. 92106 Sec'y, Capt. T. A. Nisewaner USN (Ret.) 712 Helmsdale Rd., Bethesda, Md. 20817 "Here and There With '32" A shortage of space delayed this notice one issue but in the late-May gorgeous commissioning exercises at the Academy we again had a familiar name among those tossing their caps into the air in a final exuberant salute to their Alma Mater and the start of their service careers.

Among the graduates was John Sidney Lunger, grandson of Marge and John Lunger, who currently reside in Williamsburg, Virginia. Young John is the son of Betsy and George Lunger of Louisville, Kentucky, where young John graduated from Eastem High School was heavily into competitive swimming and played in the school band.

George Lunger, a first generation 32-er finished OCS at William and Mary in 1964 and served his three years in the Pacific, so a Navy tradition lingered on.

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neering and history honor societies. He graduated with distinction, was a 1st semester Commander of the 31st Company and is currently scheduled for Nuclear Power School and Submarine School. That is a great start on a promising naval career.

Sadly enough, John Lunger informs us that his health is marginal these days and that his vision is almost gone. However, he and Marge continue to live quietly on in Williamsburg.

Our sincere thanks as a Class go out to Mrs. Harry E. (Louise Lark) Hill, daughter of Marge and Jacob Lark for her recent contribution to our Class of 1932 Fund Drive. Although we lost Jake Lark on 5 January 1980 and Marge on 31 January 1985, Louise Hill indicated that it was a pleasure to contribute because the Academy meant so much to her father and mother.

The two other members of the second generation of the Lark family are Louise's sister, Margaret B. "Peggy" Lark and Robert H. "Bub" Lark '64. All, according to Louise, are still charging fiiU speed ahead.

It is now a mite difficult to keep up with all the new members of the 32-80ers Club because soon all but a few "youngsters" will be in the Club. However, locally we have inducted Mel Young, 8 July 1908, as one of our elite senior members and he has been chosen to be Treasurer of the organization. Then we have Al Parker, 20 October 1908, who can only be a registered member with no duties. Al is carefree and relaxed in the Commonwealth Care Center, Fairfax, Virginia.

Many in Annapolis have recently joined such as Bill Stuart, 18 November 1909, who has been placed in charge of all '32 retirement home activities in Annapolis, Francis Foley, 4 July 1910, now our Yacht Club activities Director and Jack Collett, 29 May 1909, selected as Chairman of the Annapolis golfing committee.

Out of town we have a few selectees such as Otto Scherini, 19 August 1909, Director of track activities for Seniors in Florida, Al Shinn, 6 June 1908, one of our most distinguished senior members, now in charge of Senior Retirement Home activities for Califomia, Rex Little, 26 July 1910, and Bernie Freund, 30 July 1910, who are now in charge of our Winsted, Connecticut, and Portsmouth, Virginia, offices respectively. In addition we have Walt Innis, 6 March 1909, now in charge of all '32 Watergate activities, John C. DeWitt, 5 February 1910, designated to start up a South Carolina Chapter and John P. Lunger who will just quietly hold down his current post in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Remnants of a great letter from our Man of the Cloth up in Iron River, Michigan, Rev. Jack Horner, who is having his physical problems. Jack was in GILMER, one of the old four-stackers of my junior officer days, alongside the dock at the Supply Depot, Brisbane, when VAdm. A. S. Carpenter, ComSoWesPac, made an inspection of the Depot. He stopped on the dock and asked why we had the British flag flying from the mainmast. Jack told him because it was the Queen's birthday. Admiral "Chips" 40

Alex Coxe and Will I. Bull

Jane and Jack Homer

Carpenter said it shouldn't be at the main and ordered Jack to report to his Chief of Staff as to why! Jack had to borrow a jeep from the Supply Depot, drive into town with the Signal Book and report what it said.

Then Commander A. S. Carpenter was the Executive Officer on the OMAHA, my first ship, and definitely one of the toughest men under whom I ever served.

But he was tough and fair at the same time. He just wanted to be assured that we ensigns got a good start on our Naval careers.

Lloyd Mustin on Kona Coast June 1990 Another of the "greats" under whom we served at one time or another was our recently deceased memorable Mick Carney. Mick handled a destroyer like he invented it. He got his early training as an ensign during WWI when his skipper had him shift berths in the Harbor at Brest, France. In today's Navy we wondered if he would have to attend a training course, pass an exam, etc. before being allowed on the bridge. According to the DD-369 gang, his nickname was "TVigs keep clear."

It was the pleasure of your Secretary to have served under Mick Carney on the old Hog Island cargo ship SiRius as both first lieutenant and gunnery officer.

We had no guns on board inasmuch as all of them were stored in cosmoline or grease in a warehouse in Norfolk. This did not stop the skipper, however, inasmuch as we had skeet shooting practice in decent weather three times a week off the quarterdeck.

When this individual reported on board we had three skeet guns and 10,000 rounds of ammunition plus three ship's shotguns. Capt. Camey had two of his own and other officers added three more to the armory. Everyone, officers and men participated, and thefinestshot by far was the skipper, Capt. Mick Carney. Wherever we went Capt. Camey was invited to duck or bird shoots and at that time he was even writing articles for Field arul Stream. He was an unusual naval officer and made one proud to serve imder him.

We hopefully expect that the remaining members of the Class will do their best to reduce our Class indebtedness to the Alumni Association but two widows have recently given our treasury a tremendous boost. Our petite Deb Humes, in Ralph's memory, recently sent in a check for $500 to help "biun the mortgage." Also our energetic Margaret Van Evera at the Annapolis May luncheon gave our Treasurer a check for $1,000 to help pay off the indebtedness. One of these days we will be free and we will owe a lot of any success we have to wonderful widows of the Class like these two.

A great little note from Loraine Emrick told of a strange thing happening when Paul Emrick was in the hospital. A man was moved into Paul's room and it timied out to be Paul Williams '32, an old Classmate. They had not seen each other since graduation and the nurses had a hard time keeping them quiet as they reminisced into all hours of the night. Loraine commented that she was so happy that her Paul had a chance to recall his Navy career. He truly loved the Blue and the Gold.

At Paul's request his ashes have been scattered over the seas he knew so well and loved so much.

Our entire contingent from the Hawaiian Islands have all been jointly elected to the 32-80ers Club.

Dick Lambert, 20 May 1910, is in charge of all Club activities in the Waianae area, Paul Grouleff, 14 June 1910, will handle all introductions to extension courses at the University of Hawaii and Al Bowser, 21 August 1910, will handle all Club golf activities on the Windward side of Oahu.

Great word from Don Thomas. As usual, a small himout for the bimonthly July luncheon with Don Thomas, Dick Blair, Harry Caperton, Jim ClemShipmate, October 1990

ent and Dick Best as the only attendees. Dick Best gets a solid Gold Star for driving all the way down from Santa Monica for every luncheon. Johnny Fahy called in to say he was heading for the Washington, D.C., area for a reunion with his family, Al Cope had a schedule conflict and called in regrets but nothing was heard from the rest.

Two July birthday ocogenarians, Dick Blair and Harry Caperton, picked up the tab. Both have been elected to the Board of Directors of the San Diego 32-80'ers Club. Jim Clement reported that he had already put in 140 days at sea this year on the Royal Viking Line. One voyage was all the way around South America followed by a trans-Atlantic trip to Africa, the Med and northem Europe. They are also booked for an Alaskan trip later this Summer.

Another Class election is on the books. Our Constitution requires that a regular election for Class officers and the Class Coimcil be held in December 1990. A nominating committee will be appointed by the Chairman of the Class Council, Will I. Bull, to recommend the slate of officers. Any members of the Class who would like to submit nominations for any or all of the officers or members of the Class Council, send their nominations by 6 October 1990 to Will I. Bull, 1725 Oak Lane, McLean, Va. 22101-3327.

Officers may be re-elected and it is not necessary that they reside in the Washington area; however, it is preferable that the Secretary and the Treasurer be in the Washington area. There will be five members of the Class Coimcil and the one receiving the largest number of votes will be the Chairman and the Class Vice President. All the current officers: Don Thomas, President; Andy Nisewaner, Secretary; Mel Young, Treasurer; and Will L Bidl, Chairman of the Council and Class Vice President have agreed to mn again.

In May our esteemed Lloyd Mustin, along with his fairly extensive family, had the honor of attending the induction of his illustrious father, Capt. Henry C. Mustin '96 into the Aviation Hall of Honor at Pensacola.

Lloyd and his brother Harry jointly accepted the honor on behalf of their father but a whole host of the Mustin clan, seventeen in all, attended the ceremony.

Among those present were sons Henry and Lloyd Mustin, grandsons Hank and Tom Mustin, granddaughter Douglas (Mustin) St. Denis, great-grandsons Larry Baldauf (Douglas's son) and Midshipman John Mustin '90 (Hank's son). There were others including some of Lloyd's brother Gordon's (deceased) children, overall a tremendous Mustin gathering.

Ens. John Mustin '90, the second of our second generation 32-er's to graduate in the Class of 1990, can claim perhaps the unique distinction of being a fifth generation graduate; great-great-grandfather Henry C. Mustin '96, grandfather VAdm. Lloyd G. Mustin '32; and father VAdm. Henry C. Mustin '55.

Young Ens. John Mustin is, as of this writing, attending the Surface Warfare School in San Diego before repwrting to his first ship, USS VINCENNES (CG-49).

Great little note received from Juan Domenech down in Puerto Rico. Juan was gloriously celebrating his 81st birthday. Both Juan and Maria are strong supporters of a proposed plebiscite, which has been delayed entirely too long, to determine whether Puerto Rico will remain a Commonwealth, become a 51st state, or become independent. Juan and Maria are strong supporters for statehood.

In June Anne and Don Thomas, along with daughter Jinny, husband Glenn McRoberts and granddaughter Annie, 5, checked into the Maona Kea on the Kona coast of Hawaii for a golfing and fishing vacation. The Mustin tribe, Lloyd, son Tom, son Hank with his lovely wife Lucy and daughter Douglas with Dale St. Denis were down the road a bit at the Waikaloa.

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Due to strong trade winds the golf wasn't as pleasant as usual but they played anyway. Lloyd and Don went jointly fishing one day with pretty fair results . . . one billfish and two wahoo, but Tom and Lloyd didn't fare as well when fishing without good luck Don along.

Correct your Class Directories. Marty and Spigot Fawcett have sold their charming house in Timberland Train, Virginia Beach, and moved into a lovely retirement home at 3100 Shore Drive, Apt. 213, Virginia Beach, Va. 23451.

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Pres., Capt. Raymond W. Thompson, Jr. USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., RAdm. Charles A. Blick SC USN (Ret.) 2725 31st St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20008 (202) 745-1891 Here are Leo Erck's own words describing his recent visit to East and West Germany: In June, along with 20 of my cousins, we visited both East and West Germany on a family tour. Our primary purpose was to explore our roots in East Germany. Coming from all over the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; East Coast, West Coast, the South, and the Midwestâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we met in Frankfurt, where we boarded a private deluxe chartered motorcoach to travel to East Germany, with an English-speaking tour escort.

Wefirsttravelled to Solz, a small village located in the southwestem part of East Germany. Here we visited a 16th Century house which had been occupied by the Erck family for many years, until about three years ago when the last male Erck to live in the house passed away. We were joined by his widow and other Erck cousins who still live in Germany, some in the East and some in the West. We also visited and had a moving ceremony in the church where our ancestors worshipped. Then we proceeded to Eisenach, which is associated with Martin Luther and the renowned composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Retuming to West Germany on our way to Nurenburg, we visited the infamous Buchenwald concentration camp of World War n days. It was in Nurenburg that the trials of the German war criminals were heldfollowingthe war. Next we went to Augsburg, also associated with Luther through his Augsburg Confession. The city is known, too, as the place where the first Diesel engine was built.

Our tour included Oberammergau where we viewed the Passion Play, a day-long drama portraying the Christian message and including more than 1200 performers, all of whom are residents of Henry Rumble, Beth and Tom Long

Oberammergau. It is performed every ten years, with about 100 performances a season, and has been going on since 1633 as a result of a vow made by the villagers when a plague which raged in the neighborhood ended. The people of the village gratefully promised to honor the Passion of Christ, and they have kept that promise. The play is performed ' against a scenic backdrop of wooded mountains, and is accompanied by a choir of some 100 persons.

Entering Munich we drove through the Olympic Village and past the Olympic stadium. We also noted the Biergarden where Adolph Hitler launched his Nazi party. Travelling through beautiful countryside along a road that links the River Main and the Bavarian Alps, we proceeded to medieval Rothenburg, where time has stood still since the Middle Ages, and care is taken to keep it that way. Leaving Rothenbiu'g we went on to Rudeshein in the Rhine valley, and back to Frankfurt where the family tour ended.

There were some interesting contrasts between East and West Germany The most obvious one was the condition of the roads, which were deteriorating in East Germany and not being kept up. In West Germany, on the other hand, the roads were excellent. Another contrast was the farms. In West Germany, the farms were individually owned and smaller, but well maintained. In East Germany, on the other hand, the farms, being communally owned, were much larger, but they were not well tended. From the above, it is not difficult to understand why Conraiunism has failed.

The San Diego Group held their regular monthly luncheon for the men on 13 July at the Admiral Kidd Club. It was also the quarterly luncheon for the ladies. Attendees were: Bemice and Gary Coleman, Jack Coye, Helen and John Gamon, Jean Hampton, Ruth Jordan, Mac Macpherson, Maggie and Al Felling, Ruth Beyer Podlewski, Lee Riddell, Henry Rumble and Jeb Stuart.

The Macphersons will fly to Singapore in September and embark on a "Spice Island Cruise" aboard SS OCEAN PEARL. Edy and Ron Hay den will be in

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England aboard their motor home, departing California in July and retuming in mid-October. Virginia and Hayden Leon spent two weeks in China and Hong Kong in May, again visiting Beijing from whence they were summarily sent home by the U.S. Ambassador during the smdent uprising of June 1989.

Steve Jurika is now a research fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University. Lillian and Steve live in an "over-55" development in San Jose.

Madeline Williams advises that her grandson is a candidate for the Naval Academy and aspires to enter next year as a member of the Class of 1995. He would represent the fourth generation to enter the Academy.

Jim Grady's grandson graduated from the Coast Guard Academy this year and is now serving aboard the sail training ship EAGLE which is visiting many East Coast cities to mark the 200th anniversary of the Coast Guard.

Henry Rumble visited Santa Barbara on 21 July to attend the annual cook-out picnic of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Beth and Tom Long also were there and are looking fine.

Our own indefatigable Bill Mott is still toiling away on various committees and projects. He is the Editor of the Intelligence Report of the Standing Committee on Law and National Security of the American Bar Association and advises that recent proposals are steps in the right direction to improve counter-intelligence.

Ernie and Ed Grimm recently remmed from a Royal Viking cruise sailing from the Mediterranian to Copenhagen, Denmark. They were particularly impressed with Bordeaux. (A bit of wine-tippling?)

Being on the East Coast gave them an opportunity to visit with their son and daughter both of whom live in or near Manassas, Virginia. Our blessings go to their first and new great-grandson, Patrick Stephen Park.

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Vero Beach, Florida. They will thus sever their 19611990 ties to Florida and will establish citizenship at Boulder City, Nevada effective December, while retaining their Summer home at Camano Island in Puget Sound, Washington.

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Pres., Capt. Hugh Q. Murray USN (Ret.) Con-. Sec'y, Capt. Roy C. Smith lU USNR (Ret.) 3730 Ramsgate Drive, Annapolis, Md. 21403 The great Mississippi River cruise is well on the way to a howling (calliope on board) success. As of 8 August we have booked a total of 73 Classmates, families, and a few friends. Our original, tentative reservation for 15 cabins has gone through that entire deck area and beyond for a total of 36 cabins. At least 35 of us are planning to stay before the cruise at our Dauphine Orleans Hotel in New Orleans and 14 others are staying over there afterward. These numbers qualify for a ship-hosted welcome aboard party which should add to the fun. If you haven't signed up but now want to go, there may still be space available. Contact Annapohs Travel, 425 Sixth St., Annapolis, Md. 21403 or phone (301) 263-7711 (Washington 858-5775).

Present bookings are for the Barrs, Bengston (with Jim Elliott '33), Bradleys, Sam Browns, Blys, Champlins, Marge Christensen, Cliffords, Paul Cooks, Jim Davises, Lil Dickey, Duboises, Farwells, Fullers, Gerlachs, Gunns, Harllees, Heerdes, Kleppinger (with guest), Sylvia Lee, Leemans, Lowes, Mackenzies, MacLeods, Mummas, Tom Peacocks, Pinneys, Marie Pugh, Rings (with daughter Marian and guest), Schoenweisses, Schofields, Shepards, Sivers, Marion Smith, Roy Smiths, Tibbettses, Uphams, and Marshall Whites. A goodly crowd, indeed.

Correction. The last word in tailgate space for the home football games was slightly off. We do have space No. 16, shared with '32 and '33, for the Homecoming game with James Madison on 27 October.

For the other two remaining home games (Akron on 13 October and Delaware on 17 November) we have space No. 15 by ourselves. The two spaces are on opposite sides of the Stadium entrance just west of the water tower, 15 to the left and 16 to the right as you enter the gate. We hope to have a good tumout for every game, so remember these directions.

Orillee Robbins wrote of an exciting three-week trip to the Oberammergau Passion Play and around Europe. She said the Passion Play music "was wonderful. The acting, although not professional, was about as perfect as I've seen. And a little church sitting in afieldthere was built in the Uth Century but still in use every day." She decided the Swiss and Italian Alps are not nearly as beautiful in pictures as in nature; enjoyed visiting the Vatican and its Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's, and the prison from which Peter and Paul wrote epistles; thrilled at taking the same road Napoleon had followed from Nice to Paris; loved the castles on the Rhine and thought the beautiful Lorelei statue would still lure sailors if given life; and was surprised to find the Mona Lisa mcked away behind bullet-proof glass in the Louvre. Herfinalcomment was shock at chicken selling for five dollars a pound and other foods at comparable prices. It's nice to travel but great to get home. (Estd Men viajar, pero mejor es volver a casa.)

Tom Peacock wrote to say that he and Margaret are booked for the Mississippi cruise and eageriy looking forward to it. They made the Alumni cruise last June accompanying the Newport-Bermuda race, riding the comfortable ship ROYAL VIKING STAR

while USNA Sailing Squadron reps gave a running account of race progress. There were no other '34s 42

along but Tom had great fun with old pal Bob Conrad '42 and often-met Bob McNitt '38, who had sailed in the 1938 race as an ensign.

Someone sent me an article Brute Krulak had in the San Diego Tribune last March under the headline, "Can Women Fulfill Role in Military?" His conclusions were that women in uniform are a poUtical necessity in peacetime when there is a shortage of male volunteers, but more apt to be a liability in wartime, or at times of great personnel reductions such as we are about to experience, when women's physical limitations become more important. In today's world a non-combatant ship or rear base is just as likely to be an enemy target as any front line unit in spite of our laws prohibiting women from serving in combat.

Brute cites the case of Israel, where women served throughout the whole military spectrum until the first Arab war broke out; within three weeks they were all pulled back to rear areas.

Ed Fleckfinallysuccumbed on 12 July after a long and valiant fight against cancer, illustrated by his determination to make the 55th Reunion at Coronado— which he did in spite of problems and thoroughly enjoyed. Although he married Isabelle comparatively late, they had a full and devoted life together sharing many diversified interests. One was developing from scratch a farm on Maui producing coconuts, bananas, avocados, and omamental plants—all powered by a wind-generated electrical system designed and installed by Ed. I remember his great surprise one moming in the Caribbean when he was skipper of the oiler SALAMONIE fueling the tender MARKAB and received a bridge-to-bridge phone call from her XO, myself. He is survived by Isabelle, 201 Clayton Ave., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268; daughters Cathy in Washington and Margie in Woodstock, New York. The family suggests that contributions in lieu of flowers be made to the American Cancer Society and a Class contribution has been made accordingly.

Charlie Coley and her son Robert called to pass the word that Dottie, widow of George Lautrup, had died on 1 August in hospital near her Connecticut home. The cause was cancer, diagnosed only a month before, so the end came quickly and easily. Her survivors are son Robert, Cdr. USN (Ret.) '64; daughters Karen Steever, Jean Sauco and Diane McDaniel; and at last count, nine grandchildren. One of them is ILt. Joel W. Lautmp USMC '86. Add the Lautrups to those few families with three successive generations of USNA Alumni.

A note from Barbara Neet expresses the family's thanks for the Class gift to the BAC fund in memory of Jim. She says he would have considered that the ultimate compliment.

In July, Ann and I went to England to meet sister Lou (widow of Stu Stephens) and husband Horace Bamard, retired Royal Navy, for a six-day visit to Copenhagen, where we had both been as Midshipmen. Ever since Youngster Cruise but backed by a visit in 1964, that has been one of my most favorite cities in the world. It hasn't lost any of its charms, not even the Little Mermaid in spite of having to replace her stolen head many years ago. The Hotel D'Angleterre, where many of us met Danish debutantes and their chaperones at the aftemoon tea dances, still stands proudly overlooking Nyhavn's waterfront in undiminished glory. There are new attractions in the Tivoli Gardens but Nimb Restaurant and open-faced sandwich shops are still doing a steady business—though more expensive—and so is the stand where we bought buckets of wooden balls to throw at crockery stacked on the back shelves, a great way to ease resentment tensions. The people are even more friendly and helpful and it was just great to be back in "wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen," as Danny Kaye sang in Hans Christian Andersen.

Age catches up with us. We have six more octogenarians this month: Ed Fagan, 2, Ed Powell, 5,

Herb Cross, 13, Dick Robinson, 15, Dan Hanlon, 22, and Angus MacLeod, 30. And a happy birthday to all hands with love from all of us.

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Pres., Capt. Jefferson D. Parker USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. M. Detweiler (SC) USN (Ret.) 6650 Van Winkle Dr., Falls Church, Va. 22044 Cort. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, Va. 22207 (703) 536-7120 Al Dinwiddle in East Dennis, Massachusetts, was preparing to send out some old papers for recycling when he spotted the obituary of Dwight Wrigley in the 19 June 1990 issue of the Cape Cod Times. It indicated that Dwight died of pneumonia on 18 June in Falmouth. Al clipped it out and sent it in via Jeff Parker who, with Louisa, was spending the Summer at Chatham. (See Last Call section.) Condolences of the Class have been expressed to Dwight's widow and family by Rod Badger, acting Class President, and a donation will be sent in Dwight's memory to a charity to be designated by his widow. It should also be mentioned that Dwight wishes to make his sword available to the Class for its annual sword presentation program.

It is also regretfiilly reported that Nick Poulos died in Sarasota on 15 July 1990. (Also in Last Call section.) A letter of condolence from the Class was sent to his widow and family, and a donation was made by the Class to the St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund in Nick's memory. Nick's obituary in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune was spotted and sent in by John Gruger in Venice, Florida and by Frank Walker in Longboat Key. The Class Council monthly luncheon meeting on 1 August at the Army-Navy Country Club drew one of the larger gatherings attained for that event this year.

Those attending were: Rod Badger, Jim Baird, Clagg Claggett, Lou Detweiler, Jesse Gay, George Hutchinson, Doyen Klein, Fletcher Lamkin (very briefly).

Meek Mecklenburg, Wy Packard, George Powell, Art Tarantino, Bobo Thomson and Henry Tipton. We were particularly happy to welcome Emory Stanley from Seattle, Washington, who was in the area for a family reunion in connection with the wedding of his grandson on 4 August. George Hutchinson circulated a photo album on the extensive tour from which he and Patsy had recently retumed. Their travels included an 11-day cruise aboard the 70-passenger MV SEA BIRD, "exploring the coastal wilderness of Alaska." They then flew to Hawaii for three days on Oahu and a week on Kauai before retuming home to Annapolis.

A brief discussion was held at the Class Council meeting on the desirability of limiting the circulation of the Class Atmual Letter to those who desire to receive it. Up to and including the 1990 Letter, they have been sent to everyone on the Class Address List.

It has been proposed that those who have demonstrated no interest in the Class, the Academy or any of the activities of either, be dropped from the distribution and deleted from the Address List. Of course, those who subscribe to Shipmate, thereby demonstrate their interest, and will continue to receive the Annual Letter. When the cost of postage goes up again next year, these deletions, hopefully, will help to reduce wasted expenditures of Class funds.

And speaking of the Annual Letter, the Post Office retumed as undeliverable to the address shown, those 1990 Letters sent to Jack Cullen, George Doster's widow, Terry, and Henry Shonerd's widow, Millie.

If anyone can help retrieve these lost '35ers, please Shipmate, October 1990

George Towne Baker. Beryle Folta, Doddie Baker advise Lou Detweiler at address shown at top of this column.

A brief note from Tom Brown in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, reported that he and Carmel had expected to attend our 55th, but they had both "been in drydock on a couple of occasions for 'Unscheduled Maintenance'." They are now looking forward to attending the 60th!

Tom Gillmer in Annapolis expressed unhappiness that he and Annie did not attend the reunion. They had planned to do so, but as the time approached, he could see his commitments from all sides were closing in on him. He has several projects underway. He says "it's like planting a garden—you never can tell what wUl come up and be available at harvest time."

Hopefully, come harvest time, Tom willfindit appropriate to be specific on what was planted and what came up for harvesting.

Ross Freeman in Lynchburg, Virginia, reports that his wife Helen, and son Ross, Jr. joined him in attending the commissioning of MIAMI (SSBN-755) on 30 June in Groton, Connecticut. About 100 members of the crew of the World War U cruiser MIAMI (CL-89) attended the ceremony. Ross also expressed disappointment at missing the reunion in Coronado.

On 29 June, Olive and John Thomas were honored ontiieir50th wedding anniversary at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Califomia, where over 100 family and friends enjoyed the dinner, dance and entertainment hosted by their three children: Sandy McDaris, Suzanne and Nick.

Wally Nelson reports that his grandson, Peter Wittkoff, mentioned in Jeff Parker's Annual Letter to the Class, in the paragraph on the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Coiiference, attends Pepperdine University at MaUbu and concurrently is a midshipman (Marine Corps selectee) in the NROTC at the University of Califomia at Los Angeles. He spent the Summer in training witii the Marines at Quantico.

Some extracts from John Middleton's two-page letter on his experiences at the reunion which included "much trouble and much fun." Among the troubles: luggage lost upon arrival at San Diego airport, but delivered to the del Coronado the next day; the motorized wheel chair which was to be waiting for them upon arrival at the hotel, was delivered that evening but in an uncharged condition and of little use until the next day; on Sunday, their flight out was cancelled, but a non-stop flight to Seattle via another

Shipmate, October 1990

Don Van Ness and Fran Shaffer

Lou Bauer, Ruth Cutter, Steve Gimber not say enough about the constant, quiet competence of loe Lyie of the Class of' 35." The letter becomes a valuable addition to the History of USNA Class of 1935. A copy of this letter has been sent to Joe's son.

Dr. Jerry Manning LyIe, who writes of his pride in his middle name. Maiming, after Manning Kimmel, Joe's Academy roommate.

Changes and corrections to the 25 May 1990 Class Address List: Tom Baldwin's zip should be 92009; Lou Bauer's name was obviously hit by a typo; Aime Newcomb is at 313 Banyan Drive, Kelso, Washington 98626; Ed Pennebaker made a local move to 3020 Cowley Way #308, San Diego, Calif. 92117.

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Pres., Capt. Frank G. Law USN (Ret.) Irene and JC Wilson airline, leaving three hours later, got them home only 90 minutes later than their originally scheduled flight. Among their fun aspects: four of the five CHESTER (CA-29) ensigns were at the reunion— Rhodam McElroy, Fred Bakutis, Joe Penland and John; after the luggage and wheel chair problems, the staff of the Hotel del went out of their way to make their stay as pleasant as possible; lunches on the Terrace overlooking the beach, and dinners in the Prince William Room with Classmates and wives were all most enjoyable; Winifred had a pleasant experience in touring the Wild Animal Park under the expert guidance of Bill Wideman; the Saturday night Ball was an outstanding success, many Classmates dancing with Wink while John visited with their wives (Wink loves to dance, but doesn't have many opportunities because of John's immobility); Teena and Lew Schock's considerate and considerable help during the Middleton's entire visit was most welcome.

An interesting letter was received from Capt. John Burrill SC, USN (Ret.) ('38) of Sacramento, California, containing two typewritten pages on his knowledge of Joe Lyie's "tremendous contribution toward winning the Pacific War." He concludes: "I just can-

Sec'y-Treas. Capt. O. M. Butler USN (Ret.) 625 Timber Branch Pkwy, Alexandria, Va. 22302 Cort. Sec'y, Capt. WilUam A. Ellis USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale, Va. 22003 It is only 9 August, but by the time you read this we will be well into the 1990 football season with its home games and tailgating parties. Deadline for this issue is almost two months ahead of Homecoming weekend, 27-28 October, but we'll hopefully be able to bring you a report on same in the November or December Shipmate. Meanwhile, let us get on with what little news there is on hand.

All this week we've been glued to the "tube" watching as the world tums—no not the Soap, but the various media channels bringing us the news on events as they happen in the Mideast. If anything has proven Gil Slonim to be right in his views about the importance of oceans it has been what has been going on all this week as Iraq continues its push and Saudi Arabia gets ready to defend its borders. In response to our President's quick action did you happen to notice that it was our naval forces, strategically and promptly deployed on short notice, that quickly took up positions in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Oman, and the Persian Gulf? If you didn't, let us hope that Congress did not follow suit but instead came to realize the importance of maintaining our naval seapower

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even in a post-Cold War era. Keep up your crusade, Gil. Hopefully one of these days you'll convince our national leaders in office of what you have been talking about. Maybe you'll ultimately educate them into understanding the importance of our world's oceans in maintaining peace and goodwill toward all men.

This week's actions certainly have proven you to be very much correct in your stated views.

An 18 May letter from the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island, finally reached our President in late July—and oui Postal Authorities want to raise the rates??? Gosh knows where the letter had been all these months, but we share it with you and the news it brought from Lt. E. Kim Kaso, USN: We would like to extend our thanks to the Naval Academy Class of 1936 for again sponsoring an award in recognition of the Naval Academy Preparatory School's outstanding students.

This year's award recipient was Midshipman Candidate Blankenship. Afinestudent, athlete, and leader, M/C Blankenship distinguished himself throughout his time at NAPS. A member of the cross-country, indoor and outdoor track teams, M/C Blankenship was also the Battalion Subcommander during our first marking period, was chosen by his platoon to be their first marking period honor man, and was the captain of an exceptionally sharp drill team. We expect him to do very well at the Academy.

The award consisted of a Bulova watch, and was presented on 16 May 1990 at the graduation ceremonies.

Thank you for your support. Your award is a marvelous way to recognize candidates who put forth exceptional effort and who we believe will make fine future officers.

Our best wishes go to M/C Blankenship as he enters the Naval Academy and embarks upon a naval career. We hope that by some chance he has been assigned to the 36th Company, and that like those Prep School Candidates before him who also received the 1936 Gold Watch Award he will keep up his good work in academics and athletics over the foiu" years he is aspiring to a naval career and his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy.

Jean and John Oseth retumed in early August from their extensive European tour. Said they had a wonderful time and especially recoimnend Swiss Air over all other airlines as the way to travel. Leaving from Boston, they arrived in Zurich and made a bus ride to Luceme, Switzerland, where they stayed at Hotel Monopol from which they made tours locally, including the Lion of Luceme, a lion with its four paws on a broken shield cut into solid rock above the town symbolizing that the Royal Family had left but didn't tell their subjects; the Glacier Museum with its boulder-carved basins; and Kimst Hall, the Museum of Modem Art containing many huge music boxes ranging in price from $3,0(X) to over $20,000.

From Lucerne they then went on to Lichtenstein for a short stop and lunch before going into Germany to Oberaimnergau where they enjoyed the Passion Play—a beautifiil presentation of the last days Jesus spent between entering Jerusalem and the tomb— and a visit to the City Museum. After Oberammergau, the next stop was a two-day stay at the Hilton Hotel in Munich, a city most notable for its Museum of Science & Technology with its displays of man's use of mechanics and power over the centuries.

Next came the beauty of the scenery along the Danube as they cruised down the river to Salzburg.

John was surprised at the tremendous amount of river traffic and particularly impressed with the architecture of the many old castles high above the river that were passed along the way, one of the most interesting being that in which Richard the Lion Hearted was held captive, his whereabouts unknown until revealed by his favorite minstrelman through the exchange of a song, the tune and lyrics of which were

only known to Richard and his minstrel friend.

While in Salzburg the Oseflis went to the Salzberger Marionetten Theater where they saw a presentation of "Don Giovaimi." They were amazed at the perfection of the puppeteers as their maneuvering of the marionettes made one lose his initial feeling of the artificiality of the performers as they appeared to come alive as real people. In all they found this Mozartian town very interesting including a side trip to Berchtesgaden and Hitier's Eagles Nest.

Vienna came next for a toitf of the Vieima Woods and Meyerling where the Archduke killed himself and his mistress in the Hunting Lodge. Also while in Vienna they went to the Hotel Sacher for dessert, the famous Sachertourte. "Very delicious," reports John, "but if on a reducing diet, don't try it." A wonderful trip all around, and leaving the many gypsy bands behind playing on pan pipes and violins, the Oseths headed home by way of Zurich and Boston, arriving tired but happy they had made the trip.

Good to have your report, lack, and know of a 1937 mini-reunion out at sea. Ray and I made a similar trip on ROYAL VIKING STAR in late-April, and un-

Tallahassee group Some how or other we failed to report that Pat and Dick Bradley had attended a family reunion held in Tallahassee, Florida, back in May. While there, Ann Betmett, Warfield's widow, came up from Panama City to see them and brought her son. Clay, and his wife, Joyce, with her. The accompanying photo is of this happy group as they lunched togetiier and talked over old times. En route home via St. Petersburg, Pat and Dick stopped long enough to have cocktails and dinner with Lil and Tom Dabney. They reported both in fine shape and still enjoying retirement in sunny Florida.

Had a short chat with Moose Brown last Monday, 6 August, when he called to inquire about hotels in Annapohs that might be available for Homecoming weekend. Said Mary Julia and he had made the USNA Alumni National Park Tour in the Spring and thoroughly enjoyed it. Said Moose: Mary Julia and 1 have been to China, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and practically all over the world, but we've never seen such beauty as we saw in all of our national parks that we visited. The canyons, the trees, and the colorful sun-drenched rocks on the hillsides are beyond description, a most beautiful world right here at home in our own back yard in our national parks. We were indeed glad we had made the tour.

That's about it for now. Here's hoping you all will write or that we'll see you at some of the football games and have more news for our next writing.

Meanwhile, we are glad that at least we can close on a happy note and say, "Have a happy day each day of the year that remains. BEAT ARMY!!!!

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Pres., Capt. A. H. Soucek USN (Ret.) Sec'y-TVeas., RAdm. D. G. Baer USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. John R. Wadleigh USN (Ret.) 313 Swan's Wharf Row, Brick Market Place Newport, R.I. 02840 From Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island

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in South Carolina has come a trip report from Jack Mingay, who writes: Not often do I have a chance to report news of interest to yoiu' Shipmate column, so I can't let this news go by. Anyway, I was unanimously elected (framed) by two other 'compadres' to report on a June, one-week trip to Bermuda aboard ROYAL VIKING STAR. I took my three kids along; daughter Susan and husband Ed, with son John Jr drove up to AimapoUs with mefromColumbia, South Carolina, where they live. We left our car at the Robert Crown Sailing Center and boarded one of two Navy buses to New York. The 'Navy' occasion was to honor the USNA Sailing team in six boats that were in the Newport-Bermuda race. Much to my delight Bud Hail and Old Folks Taylor were also aboard the STAR. We spent time together going over old times and 'who did what and when.' Bob McNitt '38, who wrote about Navy in the Bermuda races in Shipmate, was also aboard and led several interesting panel discussions on Navy's part in Bermuda races since 1938. How times have changed since our days in the 'knockabouts'! In Bermuda all of our Alunmi on the STAR honored the USNA Bermuda racers at a lunch on board. The Navy boats were docked at the Naval Air Station, but most of the other racers were at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, virtually under the bow of our ship. What a display of sailing sophistication and what a far cryfrommy old 30-foot sloop I sailed on Long Island Sound. We never saw the official race results but our panel of 'experts' told us the Mids did very well in a very rough crossing.

derstand the ship finishes a 25-trip schedule of weekly trips late this month.

Plans for Homecoming were discussed at the July luncheon of the Washington-AnnapoUs Group with the following present; Zeke Soucek, Don Baer, Fog Blasdel, Jim Cmse, Ed Finney, Tom Adams, Jim Denton, Wes Steesy, Paul Hartmann, Fred Schneider, John Reese, Charlie Minter, and Bill Mack. Don Baer passed along several news items received with Class dues. Hal Usher had a brief talk with Henry Sipple in April when Henry made a whirlwind trip 'down under' and married Sylvia Ambrosius. Ruth and Fil Fillipone were in Louisiana attending horse races, and showing their own horses.

They noted that recent heavy rains in San Antonio had left only roof damage to tiieir house. Bemie and John Nielsen lost their house in the Jime brush fires that swept Santa Barbara suburbs, but they are rebuilding. Guy O'Neil from the same area reported all well. Chapter dues for the Albuquerque 1937 group, were sent in by Sandy Sanderson—$10. Bill Mack's new book North to the Solomons should be out in early 1991. Tory Harper thanked tiie Class for flowers at Ted's Arlington funeral in April. She will hope to rent her Westerly, Rhode Island, house for tiie Winter and plans to go to Califomia to be near son, Tbd Jr., and his family in Los Altos. She also plans a month in Mexico in San Miguel de AUende.

Greetings to flie following birthday lads fliis October, sent with notation of where 1940 found you on your day. Al Waugh (S-36), CharUe Dodds (VO-5 aboard TEXAS), Larry Julihn (THRESHER), Wes Steesy (Paymaster for DesDiv 70 in CRANE), Charlie Burch (PENNSYLVANIA), Si Ramey (WATERS), Paul Byrum (NAS Pensacola, Flight Training), Bill Sims (Dallas, Ibxas in theater operations), Charlie Gibson and John DeVane (VS-42 aboard RANGER), Hal Usher (TULSA), Ady Adelman (1st

Defense Battalion, FMF), Walt Stencil (TENNESSEE), Jack Gibson (ASTORIA), Fred Janney ( S - 3 5 ) , Vie WIdt (BOISE), George Chipley (CHI-

CAGO), Bernie Blerl (Paymaster for DesDiv 10 in PERKINS), Sid Bottomley (VB-3 in SARATOGA),

Roger Mehle (VF-6 in ENTERPRISE), John Dyson (MIT, postgrad instruction), and Fil Gilkeson (NAS Pensacola, Flight TYaining). Cheers to all!

Shipmate, October 1990

The quiz photo in Jime Shipmate from Al Waugh has to date brought only one response which came from Joe Dodson: Please know that the future electrical engineers in Sampson Hall are Ralph Cousins and Frank Clark. You noted three in the photo, but I could onlyfindtwo. P-Works were alphabetical as 1 recall, and I was always lucky to team up with Tom Davies. He knew what to do and I doubt if I contributed anyting to our team effort, but benefitted from the grades.

You are right, Joe, on the two visible participants.

However, poking his head around the far comer of the upper switchboard is Ady Adelman. Luckily nothing blew when the juice was tumed on.

Rivers Morrell has sent in the following conceming his football teammate and good friend, 1937's Duke Ferrara: When Ferdinand Marcos was a guerrilla leader in the Philippines during World War II, Duke was captain of submarine GAR and helped get needed supphes to Marcos. Years later when Marcos became President, he planned a memorial dedicated to the guerrilla operation and invited Duke and Judy to Manila as official guests, where they stayed for a week and were treated like royalty. I have seen the video of their visit. On another occasion during Duke'sretirementhe was invited to play golf with President Eisenhower at Palm Springs, where he spent a most enjoyable day on the links with the exPresident. Of course, Judy knows considerably more about the details of these episodes than do I. Many thanks. Rivers, for bringing these two incidents to our attention and inclusion in the Class story.

A short article in the USCS (Uiuversal Ship Cancellation Society) Log caught my eye the other day. It discusses Midshipmen Cruises to Europe in battieships during the 20th Century and shows a cover from battieship OKLAHOMA dated 26 July 1936. The author tells the story of OKLAHOMA'S sudden detachment from the "Drilhron" to proceed to Bilbao, Spain when the Spanish Civil War began, and notes "What an added thriU this must have been." My recollection of this event is that "Okie's" trip south may have been a thrill for her crew. For Mids on board, including those of us on leave in Paris, it was more of a disaster—lockers broken open and gear transferred to ARKANSAS and WYOMING helter-skelter, overcrowding

of those ships, new gun stations, watch bills etc., for all of us. Guess it was a good test offlexibilityfor all involved. Who remembers the addition of about a hundred Coast Guard Academy cadets aboard WYOMING, when their cmising cutter, CAYUGA, was ordered toremainin European waters with OKLAHOMA? Bud Hall wrote that before the USNA Alumni cmise aboard ROYAL VIKING STAR, he attended his

grandson's graduation from Harvard, then went to see his sisters Louise in Buffalo and brother, Douglas, in Coming, New \brk. The Bermuda cmise brought contact with other Alunmi who had raced to Bermuda in cutter HIGHLAND LIGHT with him in 1958. A card from Bess and Jack Slaughter told of attending the Passion Play in Oberammagau and visiting Switzerland, where Jack thinks we might all celebrate our 60th in 1997. It was good to have another glimpse of Pme Colbert Mackall during the Naval War College Current Strategy sessions, and at the 1990 Graduation where she presented the Adm. Richard G. Colbert Memorial Prizes, this time to two USAF graduates. This year, 35 nations were represented in the Naval Command Course, which Dick Colbert first organized for the academic year of 1956-57.

In late-July Zeke Soucek sent me the sad news of the death of our Classmate George Rouzee at his home in Seattle. George, who was my shipmate aboard TEXAS and BROOKLYN in the junior officer days of 1937 and 1938, went on to Pensacola and a series of aviation assignments culminating as Air Group Commander in SAN JACINTO during the raids against Japan in 1945. For leading the attack on Shipmate, October 1990

Sea duty 1990—Old Folks Taylor, Jack Mingay, Bud Hall Japanese battleship NAGATO (similar type to the MARYLAND-class many of us served in) on 18 July 1945, George won the Navy Cross. Resigning in 1947 as a Commander, George worked in the civilian aircraft field until retiring from Boeing in 1981 as a project manager. Our Class is donating to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in George's name.

George's ashes are to be scattered at sea off San Diego, where his son-in-law, RAdm. Stephen Clarey USN presently commands Amphibious Group 3. To George's wife, Connie (31416 27th Ave. SW, Federal Way, Wash. 98023) and to his children we send sincere sympathy at this time. We on the East Coast recall seeing Rouzees in Annapolis for both 40th and 50th 1937 gatherings.

Letters which brought in Class dues this Summer also brought some changes for the 50 + Years Directory. The first was a retumed envelope noting that Classmate Jack Reid (2163 Whittier St., Rahway, N.J. 07065) died on 20 June. Have written to Marie asking for more information and sending sympathy from the Class. New addresses were sent in as follows: Charlie Gore, 7505 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, Md. 20817; Paid Byrum, Box 2276, Shawnee Mission, Kans. 66201; Joe Fengel, 799 Glen Road, Shelby, Mich. 48455; John Nielsen, RO. Box 60304, Santa Barbara, Calif. 3160.

More on Bemie and John'sfireexperiences in next column.

Homecoming 1990 with another Navy-James Madison football game will be on "Navy Day," 27 October (at least for "old timers"). May the game be happier than last year's as our team moves towards another "Beat Army" year. Our Annapolis lads will arrange a 1937 tailgate area before the game. The 1937 diimer will be at Missy and Charlie Dodds' Pleasant Plains Farm since Randall Court is under repair. Most will recall the Farm from reunions on many Homecomings. Those who want Ramada Inn reservations, don't forget to let Larry Brantley know. GO NAVY—Keep Revvin with '37!

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Pres., RAdm. Robert W. McNitt USN (Ret.) Chairman, Washington Area Capt. R. W. Carter SC USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Snowden Arthur USN (Ret.) 4600 Ashby St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007 The following is from John Burrill: As we all know only too well, the Class of 1938 was not supposed to get married until on or after 2 June 1940. As the only Classmate on duty in the Annapolis-Washington D.C. area, in June 1940, when Classmates were coming to Annapolis to get married, I was invited to participate in several weddings and found myself buying wedding presents by the dozen, but it was a happy time. On the otiier side of the nation, there also were weddings. El Ogle was on sea duty and ship movements, somehow, took precedence over weddings. Thus, he and Kitty were

married on 6 July 1940. Their four children, Walter, Ward, Catherine, and Martha, collaborated in throwing a great party on the beautiful grounds of the NAS North Island Officers' Club, on 6 July 1990, to celebrate the golden wedding aimiversary of Kitty and El. Several tables displayed good things to eat, two tables offered various adult beverages, and one table was ready with champagne and champagne glasses when the time came to offer toasts. The weather was perfect, just right for those of us who had struggled into coats and ties for, perhaps, the first time this year. Both El and Kitty looked much too young to have a 50th anniversary.

The great Class of 38 was well represented. Mary Anne and Bob Schelling came all the way from Seattle. Both Mary Anne and Kitty were Navy juniors and good friends. This writer recalls serving with Mary Anne's dad on an occasion when Admiral Royar, a veryfineNaval officer, demonstrated his courage and integrity.

Bill Ratliff, a shipmate of El's in PATTERSON, was present to represent part of the 1940 wedding party.

Bill, El, Kitty and I all lived in the same apartment complex across the street from the Honolulu water reservoir on 7 December 1941. Bill was the duty officer of PATTERSON. He got the A.A. guns going quickly and then helped the captain get PATTERSON underway, the first ship to exit Pearl. I had been called by the Shipyard Supply Dept. Duty Officer, Joe Lyle '35, Carolyn Burrill's brother-in-law, about 0756, and quickly ran to the front door of the Ogle apartment to wake El. Kitty responded first, "Go away, it's Sunday moming." I pounded on the door again and El responded, "I'm on the way; call the others." (There were eight) Navy personnel in the complex.)

Other 38'ers present were: Fred and Betty Bardshar, Marion and Mary Alice Buaas, John and Carlotta Burrill, Pat and Rose Callahand, Bill and Bemice Dimmick, Bill and Myra Finn, Tom and Gayle Foster, Leo and Betty Jensen, Bob and Phyllis Kercheval, Randy and Dolores Klippel, Leo and Marge Rogers, Bill and Jane Rogers, Frank and Ruth Silk, Wendy and Jean Suydam, Bob and Peri Worthington, Frank and Mildred Zimanski, Mary Frances Bennett and Rosemary Stott.

Rating a special mention is Otis Wesche who seemed to be having the most fun of all as he tooled around the area on his motor scooter, looking very healthy with a good sun tan. Micky despaired of keeping up with him.

We were treated to some wonderful music of the thirties and forties, but only two couples danced.

Being married to one of the best ball room dancers in the world, this writer was, of course, one of the dancers.

A note for others who enjoyed time spent in Coronada. Five of the Ogle relatives and the Burrills stayed at La Avenida motel on Orange Avenue, near the Del Coronado, scene of our 38-83 reunion. La Avenida has been bought by Japanese interests and will be demolished and replaced witii a high-rise.

However, most of the lovely Spanish architecture restaurant, with its wrought iron furniture, will be retained.

Report of lunch in Northem Califomia: On Wednesday, 25 July, the Northem California members of '38 met for lunch at Sponger's Fish Grotto in Berkeley The food and the company were both excellent, but this report may not be complete because the acoustics were like King Hall (called just the Mess Hall in our day) on the Friday before Homecoming events. Your reporter, John Burrill, had compounded the situation by, inadvertently, leaving his hearing aids at home in Sacramento about 80 miles away. Lowell Jett and George Neel arranged tiie affair, witii the usual help from George Bourland in duplicating and mailing theflyer.After a hard cam45

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paign by Larry Pierce, he won unanimous election, Chicago style, to be chairman of the next meeting, probably in the vicinity of his home in Elk Grove, about 12 miles south of Sacramento. In order to split the time between now and the A-N game, late September was suggested as a date.

Lowell Jett had recently attended a monthly Class meeting in the San Diego area and read a list of Classmates in attendance who joined in sending warm greetings from the South to those of us lucky enough to be hving in Northern Califomia. Lowell's guest, Lucille Dunaway, was accorded a warm welcome to our Berkeley gathering.

It was especially good to see vivacious MariljTi Bowers, John's widow, and Lois Riesenberg, Pat's widow, who also contributed to the talking.

Doug Pugh's widow, Ian, was ailing and not present. We all signed a "get well" card for her.

Others present included Petey Bourland, Carlotta Burrill, Guy and Bobette Gugliotta, Dave Harris, Charles and Beverly Hart, Ransom Pierce, Larry's brother, a star man in the Class of '31, (didn't look old enough for '31), Nate Sonenshein (Maria was rehearsing for a play) and Bud and Beverly Wolfe. It was good to see Beverly off the binnacle list.

It was lots of fun and we know Larry Pierce will match it.

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called upon to give the scuttiebutt about Naval Academy matters. At this point in time, it was to explain Membership: 82% the headlines about fraud at the Academy's pubUc works department and the elimination (?) of hazing at Pres., Capt. George Duncan USN (Ret.) the Boy's School. Danny Weitzenfeld annoimced Box 123, St. Mary's, Md. 20686 that we've started planning for the 55th because there Sec'y, Capt. W. J. Ruhe USN (Ret.) were so many 50th ties and napkins left over, "we'll 1310 MacBefli Ave., McLean, Va. 22102 have to have a big affair in '94 to get them aU off our The August '39 Washington limcheon produced hands." But Jim Coleman corrected, "Actually, I've only a potpourri of trivia. Bud Gore (who else?) got only about 30 neckties left." George Duncan gave the invocation following which it was suggested aimounced that the Naval Academy Alumni Assothat Roseanne Weitzenfeld lead the 32 assembled ciation had sent him a check for $1,000 for the John '39ers in a singing of the Star Spangled Banner.

Paul Jones portrait which Bud Gore had commisDanny's acceptance of this important mission was sioned for the 50th Reunion. George said the money drowned out by the boos from all sides. His M.C. was being applied to tiie $200,000 pledge tiie Class one-liners were even less promising or appreciated, made for the new Brigade Center. Carl Pfeifer, recstarting with, "I note that BUly Martin was cremated. ognizing that all of us have a Bachelor of Engineering He's been fired one more time." DeWitt Patterson, degree, passed around a brochure on a new two-cycle out of loyalty to his wife, was wearing some Class of engine which he thought would be of considerable in'40 badges and was thus termed "a Class deserter" by terest to 39ers. "250,000 of tiiese 2-cycle engines George Duncan. Pat had arrived early, causing have already been marketed by Orbital Engineer Charley Chandler to note tiiat "Charlotte's defiCo.," he said with awe. Gordon Gayle told of visitnitely not a bad influence. Pat got here on time." Pat ing the George Qiamons in Seattie, and passed along then aimounced that he was inviting 39ers to the their well wishes to the Washington 39ers. Rhythm Highland Ball in November. To which J. C. LawMoore told of having a strep throat (tiie kind that did rence wryly noted "That's a 'Dress and Show' affau, in Henson of the Muppets) and running a temperature for Pat to display his dancing knees in his Scottish of 102.7. He was then hospitalized last week at Naskirt." Also, when J. C. said something snide about tional Orthopedic Center for three days. "The penmiss-spelling names in Shipmate, 1 threatened to icillin they dripped into me cost $2,317," Rhythm identify him as Laurence in the future. Dave Bill ansaid with disbelief. I even had him repeat this cost noimced that his son. Captain Dave Bill, Jr. was takseveral times, to get it straight. Exhorbitant! Flip ing command of the battieship WISCONSIN in Gaeta, Anderson repwrted having had an auto accident Italy in September. Then J. C. came back on the line which badly damaged his car but the only reported insisting upon telling a story which he said he'd told injury was to Caroline's rib, produced by her seat to Bob Woods every five years but "Bob keeps forbeh. Hearing about tiiis, someone mentioned that getting it, so it's safe to tell it again." Ernie Doug Syverson had fallen asleep driving from the Schwab's article on The Evolution of Marine Corps airport to his home in Spain and that both he and Aviation in the Amphibious Warfare Review of Sep- Hope woke up in the hospital not knowing what had tember is written by a guy who actually doesn't know happened. They were in the naval hospital in Rota, a thing aboutfighteraircraft. Ernie's basically a sub- Spain for several days. I told of checking in with Ray mariner in his writings, but "All I do is look up the Tenanty who is having a rough bout with cancer and material in some books and write about it." (verwas back in tiie hospital witii a bleeding stomach ulsatile?) Another prolific writer, Paul Schratz, re- cer. Then I noted tiiat my Melody had taken her tiiree vealed that he was writing thefinalchapter of a World little girls to visit lory Hingson, expecting to ride War n history. He also offered to host the '39 dinner Jim Hingson's "tiniest horses in the world." But it after the football game at Homecoming in Octoberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; tumed out tiiat they had all died of old age. What's at the same spot as before. Glen Oban. Paul is always Jim next all-absorbing hobby? Ernie Schwab handed

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me this excellent picture of Ensign 39ers from the battleship PENNSYLVANIA who were having a farewell party at Lau Yee Chai's restaurant in June of 1941. The party was for those going to Sub School.

Those pictured who gatiiered at the Waikiki hangout, were from the left: Hingson, Rhythm Moore, J. V. Wilson, Bull Dawson, Schwab, Fiurlong and Neal. On the way out from the luncheon, Paul Schratz asked, "What do John tiie Baptist and Atila the Htm have in common?" As a good straight man, I said, "I give." Then Paul proved the banality of our August limcheon by answering his own question, "They both have the same middle name." Lacking photos for this issue I used my Polaroid to get the foiu" pictures shown. Only the eagle one tumed out well.

A note from Val Holzapfel tells of a letter he received from the daughter of his roommate at the Naval Academy, Benny Steinkuller, telling of his death in San Francisco in June and burial in the family plot at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Betmy was discharged from the Naval Academy

in June of 1938 because of a failed right eye. He reentered the naval service in 1944 through the Officers' Indoctrination School in Princeton, New lersey but was discharged in 1946 and joined a refrigeration firm. He stuck to this business the rest of his life. A note in Fifteen Years After says, "I moved to San Francisco, the city I love. And, the neamess of the mountains, lakes and streams make for me an ideal existence." He's been loyal to the Class through the years, but we've missed seeing him at our Class affairs and wish Val had dragged him along to some of tiiem.

Blackie Blackburn reports that, Ben Johnston's note relative to his back surgery indicated that he seems to be recovering fairly rapidly. "Also—Jeanne may require leg surgery before long. So much for the 'Golden Years'."

A telephone call from Chuck Jenkins alerted me to the deatii of Maria Harris in Salinas, Califomia, on 23 July. A follow-up note said, "We had a memorial service on 28 July for Maria. Joining us at the service

were the Palus's, Thompsons, Goulds and Marion Gumee. Her Long Beach burial is scheduled for 1 August. Tex Harris was able to attend but not without some difficulty. Maria was well liked in this area where she and Tex have lived for 20 years. Tex may relocate in the Long Beach area." Elmo Waring later sent a note expanding on Maria's death. "She succumbed while at her desk. She'd been having trouble with her heart but she didn't take the time to have a heart valve repaired which she knew was defective.

She had been carrying on like a TROOPER as she cared for and nursed Tex for the past three years. This was a great shock to all who knew and loved Maria.

Our memorial contribution to the American Heart Association will go with the sentiment, 'To the memory of a strong and wonderfiil woman who cared so much for her husband that she neglected to care for herself." Then in a PS. Elmo says, "Will be in Boston 13-16 September for the USS WASP 50th Reunion. Tom Weschler will also be there."

The meeting of the Executive Committee of the Class in August produced some items. George Duncan noted that the contributions for the Brigade Center had passed $120,000 and to make sure that Classmates who send their money to the Alumni Association be sure to mark their contributions "for the '39 fund." He also clarified the new policy on flowers for the deceased. "The upper limit for flowers for deceased Classmates or their wives is now raised to $60." George also noted that orders for the VCR tapes of the 50th can be made with Dr. Alice Beach, 938 Bryce Ave., Palo Alto, Calif. 94301. Danny Weitzenfeld reminded that the 3 October Washington Class luncheon is with wives. 1 observed that confidence in the Executive Committee should be restored since nobody was observed smoking and nobody had an extra drink. (Take that any way you want to.) With Willy Stiles, the new treasurer beside me, I'm reminded to laud the job done by Tom Bell for his past solid performance as treasurer and to confirm that bills forflowersetc. should now be sent to Willy Stiles. And Willy says: "We have the money." Toward the end of the meeting Paul Adamsflatlystated that the VCR tape produced by Alice Beach "was very professional and very interesting."

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Farewell party at Lau Yee Chai's Shipmate, October 1990

Membership: 85%

Pres., Capt. Ted Hill USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters USN (Ret.) 418 Tyler PI., Alexandria, Va. 22302 Washington Report Within the week following the wind-up of the Class of Forty's 50th Reunion, Committee Chairman Mike Michaelis sent off letters of thanks and appreciation to all the members of his committee and others who helped. Among those penned: Jack Bowell, Julian Burke, John Chase, Bill Carpenter (including his writing team—Cary Hall, Bill Lanier & Ray Hundevadt), Dick Cochrane (and his team—Dick Heath, Blaine Libbey—who also designed the Class Flag, and Helen Longino), Phil Eckert, Frank Frankenberger, Mike Hanley & all who contributed to the Class Archives, Ted Hill, Loretta Hechler, Bill Lamb, John Montgomery, Ed Muhlenfeld, Neil Rogers, Bill Scott, Ed Sledge, Harv Seim & the secretary. Mike added: And to all, including those I may have missed: you've been a great team of volunteers. I thank you for volunteering and accepting jobs—I never was tumed down on a request. That in itself has to tell you something about the Class of Forty. We will prevail.

And that has to tell us something about how Mike eamed his 4*"**! And a 4.0 thanks to you, Mike, for a job Well Done—from your Forty Classmates!

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Ted Hill convened an Executive Commirtee session, plus other Classmates, to wrap-up the Jime Reunion, the 50-Yrs Book and the Archive. Discussion was also commenced concerning a suggestion by John McMuUen to raise funds for the dedication of a 'block' of Honor Chairs to the memory of NA'40's war dead plus, possibly, other Classmates, etc. John has already contributed $10,000 to tiie memory of our mates lost on ARIZONA and OKLAHOMA. The

committee considered other proposals from John and from Cros Croft for Reunion '95 plans and a possible Mississippi Riverboat Reunion between then and now. You can find info concerning the Honor Chair Program in the July-August '90 Shipmate, pg 6.

You may also have noted in "The Mail Boat," pg Abe Campo swearing in Mariners' Smdent Council Officers 18, of the same issue letters from Sid Sherwin concerning the late Red Rabora '28, and by Cary Hall on Reunion 50.

This year's Homecoming Game at Aimapolis (Navy vs James Madison) on Saturday, 27 October, wiU find NA'40 gathering before noon for a Tailgate Picnic-Lunch in Parking Lot Section #39—next to the metal (Juonset hut. BYOB & chow! No other reception planned.

After several years of residence in sunny Florida, Harvey Vogel retumed to Northem Virginia. His family, friends and a large contingent of Classmates attended his last Mass at the Old Post Chapel, Fort Hawaii '90: Caldwells, Clagetts, Hills and Vellises (photo by Myer, and inerment with full miUtary honors in Juliaime Hill) Arlington National Cemetery on 19 July 1990. For the laimch but UC Irvine astrophysicist Yirginia Trimpast five years he had fought the good fight following ble has a special interest in the Hubble Space Telethe loss of a leg. But the big heart finally stopped. A scope . . . Trimble served on a 1974 NASA panel to sad farewell to a longtime PAL*. Deepest sympathy select hardware for the telescope and to pick sciento aU of Harvey's family. tists who would oversee the project. Last Spring, July pes from John Lacouture in Nanmcket, Masshe helped screen 600 proposals for the use of Hubsachusetts, bring the news that h e " . . . made it to the ble. Her own project—a study of the Crab nebula, aimual current strategy forum at the War College whose fiery burst was recorded in China in 1054— (Newport) along with Bob Miller and Buddy (?) did not make the cut.

That's Doctor Virginia Trimble, wife of Dr. Joe Rodgers . . . ." John also forwarded an address for Weber. long-missing Classmate, and former Randies (?) AnThe 6 Jime 1990 roster carries the new address of napolis Prep School roommate. Cliff Wise: C. R. Betty & Pat Clancy in Moiutain View, CaUfomia.

Wise, 55 Salt Marsh Lane, Pocasset, Mass. 02559— However, they " . . . plan to move into a retirement Phone (508) 563-3996. community in the Summer of 1991." This will cut News from Here and There From the Far West—a letter from A. C. "Abe" down on the home-and-garden work and open up new golfing vistas for Pat! Campo tells us that, despite the many problems Betty & Foggy Newcomb retumed to their Santa plaguing the Philippines, he and Linda and their famBarbara home following Reunion '90 and CCXX ily are well and still working for their country. Since ". . . t o find our home undamaged by the recent terPresident Marcos was deposed in May 1986, Abe has rible fire in Santa Barbara. Bob Miller, who also headed the Marine Transportation Department of fives in the area, was lucky as well." Congratulations Feati University. He writes— to both families! The sec'y wonders if the valiant I am trying to raise the standards of instruction crew of Bill Braybrook & Foggy have recovered yet for my merchant marine officers to be. Here is a picfrom the trauma of losing the CCXX sailing regatta ture of my swearing in the elected officers of the to the Ted Rogers' crew because of a forestay that Mariners' Snident Council of the University . . . snapped 20 yards short of the finish line. Oh, well.

Rit Dupzyk has been subscribing for me to ShipWin some. . . . mate the past three years . . . Shipmate is really wonderfiil, especially reading the activities of oiu' And a note from Betty Miller: "(son) Bobby is Oass . . . Our country is still undergoing critical doing very well, at long last—We are so deeply times as its economy and peace and order are in bad grateful for the prayers that have been offered. They shape. But we are confident that our country will have been answered. He will see—but it will be a pull through all right. while yet."

We all missed Linda & Abe at the 50th Reunion, A note to Vic Matusek in Concord, Califomia: 6 but thank goodness that his autobio made it into Bill June '90 Roster en route July/August. Sorry we Carpenter's 50th Year Book. couldn't get it to you in time for your July X-country Among the many mini-reunions was a gathering in trip, Vic. Understand that you couldn't schedule ReHonolulu last May of four Forty families: Eloise & union '90 because of a plaimed back operation that John Caldwell, Maijorie & John Clagett, lulianne was postponed and/or cancelled. Boy, do we sym& Ted Hill and Coralee & Jim Vellis. After pathize! The Sec'y got kicked out of Bethesda Julianne's introduction to Hawaii Forty's 'First FamNavHosp in January, Febmary and March before unily' retumed in time to host the annual Mothers' Day dergoing a very successful spinal laminectomy on 19 in May lunch at Army-Navy CC in ArUngton, VirApril. Hope you are as fortunate, Vic. ginia. Three of the four couples later made it to the And from Dr. E^ Mason in Columbus Ohio: Class's 50th Reunion in Annapolis.

Starting on 28 October I will be teaching at three consecutive, one-week each, elderhostels at Jekyll This is how the news gets to your column . . . An Island, Georgia, put on by South Georgia College.

April '90 clip from tiie L. A. Times from Barbara & My topic for two weeks will be "terrorism," the Skip Appleton in Laguna Beach, via Cissi & Cliff middle week will be "FBI Past and Present" . . . I Bundy in San Diego . . . thence to your sec'y: have just received the fantastic The Class of Forty Eye in space: She missed the 5:34 space shuttle

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. . . after Fifty Years. It is fully professional. Outstanding, and a real treasure. Bill Carpenter did a magnificent job.

Bob Wooding had to cancel their plans for attending Reunion '90 when Ginnie was booked into the local Scottsdale hospital on 27 May. We are hoping to hear that she is fully recovered.

From Manasquan, New Jersey, Bud Schafer proudly announces the parenthood and medical practice of son Scott, now in Maine: Scott, one of the original Castine Caperers at age 9, is now the proud father of a son, Colin Douglas Schafer . . . (and) a board certified cardiologist at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia . . . (but) opening a practice in . . . Maine . . . In case someone has a heart attack on the way to Maine, Scon's address is: Dr. Scott Schafer, 4 Kennebec Lane, Brunswick, Maine 04011—Phone— 1-207-725-1296.

He'll be right handy for Castine Caper XXI . . . coming & going.

On the lighter side—Here is a recap from Norfolk's G G Williams extolling the virtues of riding Amtrak. G G attended this year's 50th Anniversary of ttie formation of die USMC Basic School of 1940.

The event was held in San Diego, bringing together Harvey Miller of Coronado and east coasters G G, Tab Collins & Horace Figuers—Marines all. But let G G teU: This time we wentfromWashington, D.C. to San Diego via New Orleans. The return trip was northward to Portland, then to Spokane and eastward to MinneapoUs, down to Chicago and back to Washington, D.C. . . . Every employee did his/her level best to accommodate and enhance the comfort of the passengers individually and collectively. Some features of earUer times have been restored to dining cars . . . such as china and glass instead of plastic tableware. The meals were varied and appetizing . . . End of advertisement.

Want to leam more about RR travel? Ask Betsy or GG. After two years Gil & Nick Nicholson have finally completed constmction of their home at 4356 Alfriends Trail (moving from 4341) in Virginia Beach.

It has a Jacuzzi! Nick mentions that Marty Mulderrig, also of Va Beach, is up and aroimd . . . and attended the 50th Reunion in Aimapolis . . . after an April hip replacement. Good luck and good health!

Cary Hall, unhappy with his own desultory and sporadic writing, wants you all to read Lonely Vigil

by Walter Lloyd. It describes Phil Eckert's part in rescuing 14 nuns from Bougainville via USS NAUTILUS. He recommends another: . . . by Norb Frankenbei^er's daughter, Diane Wilson, . . . a perfect gift for your wife . . .

People. Places and Quilts—from EPM PubUcations. Box 490, McLean, Va. 22101-0490, $29.95 . . . fullofcolorpicturesof museum-quality quilts, and tells of lite as a Navy wife. The book is superbly written and beautifully illustrated. It is a masterpiece!

Cary, himself, is planning a new tome; something about the sax life of a secretary . . . Would I lie?

The Distaff Side A happy pc from Jerry Lindsay in Hawaii, enjoying the luaus and leis with her son and family, dated 20 July '90. But where is Jerry NOW! * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! * * *

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Pres., Capt. Kenneth M. Tebo USN (Ret.) Sec'y. Capt. Victor Delano USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Betiiesda, Md. 20817 (301) 320-3887 Here is Dick Foster's latest report on the BIG 50th Anniversary: Shipmate, October 1990

Bill. Billie and Curly obviously taught Bill that '41 parties are good ones. For those of you who have been thinking about it, my reporter saidtiiatno one at the party smoked! One of our vagabonds. Jack Bennett, says that he skipped his Australian trip this year and instead rented a houseboat on Lake Shasta. Jack will attend the forthcoming Sub Vets reunion in Orlando and fly to London and Northem France in September, then Puerto Vallarta for a week. Jack says he is getting tired of traveling and will taper off next year except for an annual trip to London and a few domestic trips. He says "Home is mo' bettah, which is why I live here"—Solana Beach, that is.

Buck Newsom is busy as the current District Govemor for Rotary Intemational in Lawrence, Kansas where he was (and still may be) a neighbor of that fine ex-Redskin, lohn Riggins. Buck has been a member of Rotary since 1947 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, where he was in Lighter-than-Air. His father was President of Rotary Intemational in 1929-30 so Buck is following in his father's footsteps. Congratulations, Buck.

For your directories, Pem Southard has a new phone number: 803/522-0939.

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Merdinger, Mil Jones, Thomas and guest Everything is well underway in the planning for our 50th Reunion. The response to oiu^ 19 June letter to all hands has resulted in registration of 95 Classmates as of 25 July. We urge those who have not yet responded please to do so. We do have to have a fairly accurate number for further planning. A small glitch in the body of the 25 July letter and the Registration Form resulted in some reservations being accompanied by $50 per couple instead of $50 per person. Not to worry—we'll keep book on the funding and catch up with you when we come out with oiunext request for serious funds.

The Reunion Committee especially wants to encourage the widows of our deceased Classmates to Shipmate, October 1990

attend the Reunion. Our Memorial Service is to be a special event in which we honor those who have passed away.

The Reunion Committee plans to send out the "Official Sign-up" and Hotel Registration forms m January 1991. Please keep the Alumni Association or Victor Delano or Fred Wyse apprised of any changes in addresses.

The Lenz's Class Party in Coronado last June was, by all accounts, a big success. Forty-nine celebrants attended and you can tell from the pictures that they were enjoying themselves. Eleanor and Bob Baughan came the longest distance—from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They were visiting a daughter who lives out there. Ben McCaffery, USMA '41, came with Bob Tugend. They are neighbors and Ben is good enough to help Bob with his wheelchair. Last June, Bob was diagnosed as having leukemia and was scheduled to start chemotherapy in July. Willie DeVenter said he looked great at the Lenz's party. The volunteer bartender was Curly Plemons' # 2 son.

Membership: 76%

Pres., RAdm. C. N. Payne, Jr. USN (Ret.) Sec'y, R. S. Day, CLU 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, Va. 22043 The end of July finds me wondering what the weather might be for Homecoming and how well the football team might have done to date. Look forward to using my season tickets this year and putting last year farther and farther behind me.

Ed Gallagher checked in with an update on the family. He was writing from Monterey where he and Carmen were visiting Jeaime and Scroggie Wiley for the June Week West weekend. Scroggie and Ed were shipmates and roommates in Air Group One, aboard TARAWA (CV-40) in 1946. Also in the air group were Gerry Miller, Ward Miller, Jack Burton, Jack Frazier, and Jim Wyrick. Later, Ed and Scroggie were squadron mates in VX-2 at Chincoteague, Virginia.

The Gallaghers and Wileys, of course, enjoyed the supper Ruth and Joe Tully hosted in their spacious ranch home, as well as the "old tales" shared by Amy and Bill Betzer, Ann and Gene Farrell, and Barbara and Dick Sewall. In November 1989, Carmen and Ed visited Kitty and Al Whitney at their Destin, Florida, condo as they settled in for their six months' hiatus from Culver, Indiana. Beside catching up with the latest news, Whit and Ed discussed the possibility of a Battalion Quartet competition at our 50th. Their participation hinges on the success enjoyed in luring Silvio DeCristafaro down from Rochester. In any event they heartily support the idea of a songfest at an appropriate time during the reunion to bring back the old songs with everyone joining in.

In Febmary Carmen and Ed celebrated their 45th Anniversary at a surprise party given by their kids and grandchildren living in Califomia, Ed Jr., Mike and Mary. Pam in Durham, North Carolina, and LCdr. Chris, stationed in Napoli, couldn't make it. It tumed out to be a grand affair, Hawaiian-style, with lots of friends including AInora and Charlie Bishop and Max Munk. Later in the Spring, Jane and Tom Garrettson were passing through the Gallagher's end of Long Beach and stayed for lunch and a chance to reUve a bit of the past.

Dick Lowe in his role as the Tidewater, Virginia, town crier reported on the '42 get-together graciously hosted by Ginny (Mahler) and Walter Weller at the Harbor Gate recreation room in Virginia Beach on 15 June. An abundance of potables and snacks gave way 49

Back: Walter Weller, Frank Dunham, Dick Lowe, Bill Simmons, Bill Vose, Ted Balin, Bill Kigerl; Front Ginny (Mahler) Walter, Doris Dunham, Mary Lee Lowe, Aubrey Wheat, Mary Vose, Noni Kigerl

Ace King, Bill Richardson, Bob Knight to an excellent buffet diimer after which Col. Aubrey Wheat, USA, a surgeon at Fort Eustis, Virginia, took over. Heregaledthe group with areviewof Confederate medical procedures during the War Between the States (known by the Northerners in attendance as the Civil War) punctuated with some excellent slides he had made. It was agreed that the medical care provided by both sides was about the same except that the North had more money, supplies, and red-tape.

Attending were Ted Balis, Doris and Frank Dunham, Noni and Bill Kigeral, Mary Lee and Dick Lowe, Joyce and Bill Simmons, Mary and Bill Vose, and Giimy and Walter.

Walt Price has provided a sitrep from Paradise to reaffirm that '42 does maintain a beachhead in Hawaii. While he decried the lack of any exciting Ed Gallagher, Tom Garrettson news to report, he wants everyone to know that everyone living there agrees that it is exciting to wake up in mier beaches. The good news is that the ocean keeps Hawaii every moming. The '42 body count remains adding new acreage to the O'Neils' front yard. The small, if select, and with the exception of George bad news, of course, is that the property taxes also Hamilton, are all Third Batt lads. Their dauntless keep building up. Ethel and Buck invited Jeaime and leader is still William C. Dozier, Jr., described in Walt to enjoy their ocean-front digs in late Spring the Lucky Bag as a "friendly chap and a true son of while they traveled in Australia and New Zealand. the old South." Today, Bill is still mighty friendly, as They had only to feed the birds and mow the lawn. As well as renowned on the links and as a teller of sea a confirmed apartment dweller, Walt found the mowstories, but probably more old Hawaii than old South. ing tough going and mentioned to neighbor Dozier He has just repainted his 17-year-old VW Beetie that he felt sorty for O'Neil. Bill said to shed no tears; robin's egg blue, which is a sight to behold roaring when Buck is in residence the Filipino gardener cuts over tiie Pali. Bill has put 209,000 miles on his be- the grass. A few days after retuming from the Outloved Beetle, mostly by countiess trips between the back, the O'Neils entertained at dinner for Jean and windward coast and tiie Oahu Country Club in Dick Varley who were passing through Honolulu on Nuuana Valley. Walt has yet to see lean Dozier drive a trip around the world. Buck and Dick were roommates all three happy years at the Academy. it.

Being too few to schedule Class luncheons, the Just a two-iron shot from the Doziers' Kailua spread are Etiiel and Buck O'Neil. They walk right threesome always try to share a table at Alumni Asout of their living room onto one of the world's pre- sociation events. At the June gathering at the Pearl 50

Harbor COM, Jack Hansen joined tiiem, which was a treat as they seldom see him. Jack lives with his dogs in Kahala near the Waialea Country Club (home of the Hawaiian Open). He lost his wife about three years ago. Like all of those homeported in the Sandwich Isles, Jack intends to be on hand for the 50th.

Walt hadn't seen much of George Hamilton lately, but they do keep in touch by phone. Walt uses his good ear and George tums up his hearing aid.

Also a widower, George lives along the seaside at Ewa Beach and is the only 50th State Classmate stiU working. Together with his two sons, John and Dimcan, George owns and manages a thriving business known as Mechanical Systems, Inc. Perks include a large white, company Cadillac; impressive indeed, although not as pretty as Dozier's blue Beetie.

George and his handsome white beard will be at the Fiftietii. leanne and Walt managed to get out of Tiananmen Square a few days before the bloodletting last year.

More recentiy they vacationed on Kauai during the mango season and then went down to the Big Island to view the volcano and marvel at the intensity of this current emption. It is still spewing 650,000 cubic yards of lava daily. With aU of their children and grandchildren on the East Coast, Jeanne lobbies for a move back to the States. However, longevity is 4.5 years more in Hawaii, so tiiey'd be jeopardizing 9 years of their lives, which makes such a move highly problematical. Time will tell! Perbaps I'd better take them up on their suggestion that I revisit the islands before they change their minds.

Herewith thefinalthird of the names of Classmates for whom Charlie Payne and his assistants have been unable to find an address: James Donald Strickland, Philip Avery Swords, Jr., John Arthur Tessmer, Charles Edward Thompson, Kenneth John Tonkin, Francis Charles TormoUan, Jr., Thomas Wemer Tranberg, Jr., James Unterwagner, Stanley Livingston Vinson, Jr., WHIiam Donald Vogts, William Henry Von Alvan, Wellington Earl Weidner, Ir., Raymond Howard Weir, Jr., Robert Patrick Willis, Carlyle H. Wilson, Herbert Lee Wineland, and Franklin Wilson Wood.

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Pres., Capt. James D. Oliver, Jr. USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Owen F. Keeler, Jr. 202 Meadow Gate Dr., Annapolis, Md. 21401 Last month Frank Ault's report on the presentation of the Class of 1943 Plaque in memorial to Ben Songco by RAdm. Carlito Cunanan, AFP, in Guagua, Pampanga, Luzon, P I. Frank noted that Custer Woodside had made a valiant effort to get to the Philippines by Space-A in order torepresent'43.

Apparentiy the political situation in that part of the P I. was a bit touchy, which is one reason Woody didn't make it. Shortiy before we went to press for that issue, we received a direct report from Woody himself. 'Tis the story of a noble but futile effort.

Here is, in part, the saga of Woody's wanderings on our behalf: As Iremember,in January, Frank Ault put out the word that a member of '43 was requested to be present at the presentation of a plaque at the grave of our Classmate, Ruben P Songco. Since I'm about the only '43er with no job or family conunitments, I volunteered. In February I met Frank in Arlington, and he told me that the ceremony was to take place the second week in March, and then to save bother, he was sending the plaque out to Manila via diplomatic pouch. On 27 February and 1 March I visited the Philippine Embassy. My contact was Captain Sadiarain, and he assured me that all was go: 1 would be met in Manila by one of the aides of Admiral Cunanan. At 0600, 2 March I was at Andrews AFB looking for a Sight west. 3 March likewise. 4 Shipmate, October 1990

March Iflewto Moffett NAS in a P-3 of VP-31, and caught a ride to Travis. Spent the night in the terminal, and 5 March I rode a C5 to Hickam. At Hickam I was informed that 1 could not visit the Philippines.

I called to the U.S. Naval Attach^ in Manila, and was told the ceremony had taken place in February, and the gravesite was in the center of the insurrection. There were no cheap lodgings available at Hickam or Pearl, so I rented a car (at less than half the advertised cost of a room) and spent three nights in the parking lot waiting for a plane east. I came back via McCord AFB, Alameda NAS, Travis AFB, Charleston AFB, Norfolk NAS, and Andrews AFB. I finally got back aboard ALETA in the cold and wet of 0400, 15 March.

Well attempted, tiiou good and faithful Classmate!

Enter into the Pride of thy '43!

Comparing notes, it becomes obvious that 12,000 or so miles and a couple of languages did make for difficult communications—to say the least. However, RAdm. Cunanan, the President of the Alumni Association Chapter in the Philippines, made the occasion a fitting and a memorable one. Thanks go to Frank Auh for handling the project and to Woody for his noble attempt.

John Gano notes that the local and nearby area roster was recentiy produced by Bob Greenwood on his trusty Mac and as a recipient I can tell the rest of you it was a dang good job. 175 names, addresses and other assorted vital dope is not easy, so John and I want a big round of applause for Bob! However, there is a littie—not much—bad news. Bob dropped over a note that reads something like this: John Gano has sent me some changes for the new directory: 1. John says that Dan Freemen told him that Bob Fbssum's widow, Shirley has died.

2. Walt Blattmann claims to be an authority on the spelling of his name—two 'N's.

3. Dan Karcher reports that while we got his new address correct, we didn't re-connect his telephone. His number is 301/266-1618.

4. We had a typo on Horace Woodward's zip code. It should be 23187.

5. Herb Ward of the 'Nearby' gang says his phone number at home is 301/669-0502, and you can add his office # as 301/398-2141.

The people in tiiis area are well aware, and probably so are tiie rest of you, that this year's graduation feamred diploma packages with "United States Navel Academy" embossed in gold on the cover. Now I'm sure Greenwood did the Mac work himself on that roster, but he conned EIrod Suggins into doing the cover. Of course Elrod wanted to bring the Class of '43 up to date with Yard practices! So now we have the new spelling on the cover of our new roster! And besides, I suspect Ekod wanted to see how wide awake you are! How many of you 175 guys and gals listed there noticed the change before you read this column?? 10%?, 5%?, Less? I understand that, due to popular request, the printer provided the Class of '90 with new covers displaying the old-fashioned spelling. I suspect we will have to make any such adjustments on a do-it-yourself basis; Ekod just isn't available!

Frank Ault was so busy handling Class business tiiat he just got around to telling us what he was doing back in April—and it was worth telling: On 6 April 19901 had the great pleasure of serving as the guest speaker at the Change of Command ceremonies in Kingsville, Texas, during which my son, Jon, assumed command of VT-22. VT-22 provides advanced training in jets and awards the 'Wings of Gold' to its graduates who then go on to Fleet squadron training in carrier aircraft.

I transitioned from props to jets at Kingsville in 1953 at which time Jon wasjust age 4 . . . and most of the 1990 Change of Command audience hadn't even been born!! I should also note that in 1953 I wore a size 44-long uniform and the whites I had on as I spoke in 1990 were size 44-long.

Jon was a member of the USNA Class of 1972.

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Frank Ault with Jon Ault, the New Skipper of VT-22 In memory of

Waiis Edward xMaxson III Lieutenant

Junior

Grade

United States Navy AUSTIN, TEXAS

Killed in action while rescuing naval aviators off Wake Island Awarded

Navy

Cross

That means that by the time 1 had in my 30 years 1 had a trained relief ready to go. Consider me relieved!

Yep, you are well and competently relieved on that end, Frank, but a lot of us know that just means you are still working on something else.

Al Rasmussen was down in Texas where he visited the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg. While he was there he took the accompanying picture of the Memorial Plaque to Bill Maxson which is located on a wall in the grounds of that Museum. Al says that the Nimitz Museum is really well done and a great place to visit.

Walt Blattmann has finally sent us a picture of himself and daughter, Corenlia, taken at her wedding reception last August. By now Corenlia and her groom have celebrated their first wedding anniversary and we wish them many, many more! As for Walt, besides his very understandable pride in his daughter, he had to brag that he was wearing a white uniform tailor-made for him at graduation! Oaky, Walt, we have to believe you!

A while back we took note of Ed Dankworth as being one of those who has found a great deal of volunteer community work to do to his great credit. Well it seems that the Congressional Record has taken note of that fact too. Here is part of what Rep. Pete Stark of Califomia placed in the Record on May 10, 1990: I would like to take this opportunity to commend Mr. Dankworth for his dedicated service to the city of Alameda in California's Ninth Congressional District . . . Mr. Dankworth's list of community accomphshments is endless. . . . He is a dedicated community leader and 1 am proud to recognize Ed Dankworth as Alameda's 1990 Man of the Year.

Our Class Secretary, John Gano, sent over a letter from Millie Ringenberg, George Ringenberg's widow, for those who were present at George's final rites and since I'm sure that her thoughts included all of you, part of it is given here; Dear John and Class of '43. We thank you for your kind gift to the Alumni Association—This was George's wish—The Navy and the Academy were his true loves.

His illness over the past years prevented our continuing activities with the Class, but his heart was always with you. . . . Thanks to you all for caring.

7 October I94S Memorial Plaque in memory of Bill Maxson at the Nimitz Museum, Fredericksburg, Texas

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Pres., Capt. Henry S. Barbour USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wynn V. Whidden USN (Ret.) 6156 Loch Raven Dr., McLean, Va. 22101 Correspondent: Capt. Jack E. Godfrey USN (Ret.) 40 Franklin St., Annapolis, Md. 21401

Walt Blattmann with his daughter Cornelia at her wedding reception, Aug. 19, 1989

Mail Bag Thanks go to Pat Stokes, Charlie's widow, for her fine report on the Bermuda Race Cruise of last June.

She and Marie Lemlein along with Libby and Bill (Hoot) Gibson were on board the cruise ship with the soon-to-be-married couple, Diane and Lloyd Yeich.

Because of heavy fog the ship did not pass through the middle of the sailing race as advertised. However, there was a grand opportunity to meet the Midshipmen participants at a gala reception on board the cruise ship in Hamilton, Bermuda. It was there also that Diane and Lloyd exchanged marriage vows on 20 June. Lloyd's daughter and son-in-law flew out to the island to stand up for them at the wedding. All enjoyed a small reception on board following the nuptials. The photo sent by Pat shows the happy couple aboard the ship ROYAL VIKING STAR two days before the wedding. While cruising Lloyd reminded Pat of their first meeting on Thanksgiving 1945 in New London. Charlie had invited Lloyd to dinner after warning him that it would be the first meal Pat had ever cooked (the first ever!). Lloyd admitted that he 51

went to the O' Club for a heavy lunch just in case the turkey went up in flames or some other culinary disaster occurred that evening.

Our congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy union are extended to Diane and Lloyd! Also, Pat wanted us to mention that tiiere is talk of drumming up interest in the Alurtmi booking the entire ship in 1992. The plan would be to follow the Bermuda race from start tofinish,spend a goodly visit in Bermuda, and then proceed onward to the Caribbean for a total two-week cruise. Soimds like a great idea to be talked up by all hands.

The latest report from Tom Rhees said that tiie folks at the June Class Luncheon unanimously endorsed having a '44reunionin Hawaii on 13-18 May 1991. Tom has sent preliminary plans to all Classmates and widows and also proposed two 1991 '44 mini-reunions: Acapulco in late January, and Portugal, Spain, and Madeira in late October—both of which will also welcome friends of "44 as participants. Earlyresponseto Tom has been good. Several Classmates replied they had Hale Koa Hotel and airlinereservationsto Hawaii already. Tom has not been able to reserve a block of rooms, so early individual Hale Koareservationsare a must! Widows get a reduced room rate, each should let Tom know if she desires to room with another widow. He will be in Honolulu on 14-15 November to firm up arrangements there, and he wiU then send out activity signup sheets to aU who have asked for one. Contact Tom at 37 City Gate Lane, Annapolis, Md. 21401, Tel: (301) 267-8373. A hint from Tom: check airlines that offer seniors coupon packages—you can go to California for a few days on one coupon, then to Hawaii with another coupon.

Speaking of the Hale Koa Hotel, the photo of Alice and Stan Brittingham and Betty and John Burke was shot there in November 1989 when the Brittinghams stopped over in Honolulu for a couple of days for arendezvousof the two old Academy roommates. It was the first one in 40 years for these old friends. Stan wrote that the Burkes were most gracious hosts and showed them some deUghtful sites on Oahu littie known to tourists. The Burkes have two sons also living on Oahu. When the Burkes visit the West Coast on the Mainland it is usually to visit John's sister, Barbara, who is married to our Classmate, Frank Biewer, and lives in San Diego. Stan also reported that John sees your secretary's former roommate, Strat Wentworth, occasionally. Strat stays healthy by continuing to play a lot of tennis.

After spending the last 25 years at the same address in Daytona Beach, the Brittinghams expect to move into a condo next Spring in tiie Daytona Beach area. Their oldest grandson will graduate from Rochester University next year. Besides their children and grandchildren, their main avocation is square dancing—a respectable physical and mental excercise of both fun and discipline. They attended the National Square Dance Convention in Memphis in June, and Stan said, "It was wild!" Thanks to My old company-mate for a fine newsy letter.

Charlie Miller, our Treasurer, reported that tiiere were 87 Classmates, wives and widows in attendance at the great June luncheon at tiie Yacht Club in Annapolis. Among the attendees were C. C. Brock and Hank Hansen who stopped by in C. C.'s boat on tiieir way to New London. Charlie and Betty recentiy visited their son Charlie and his family in New Jersey where tiiey hugged tiieir two grandchildren and played some golf.

Ray Bock says tiiat Northern California has several idiosyncracies not found elsewhere—some of which he is slowly discovering since he moved up there. Where he lives wasrichgold country a century ago. In tiiat period there was a hard rock propsector who uncovered a vein of gold up in the hills where the slopes run as steep as 45°. Some of the needed min52

Hale Koa rendezous

'44 and "47 union

Lunch partners

Up on the Cape ing machinery was disassembled and packed to the mine site. Some tiiough, was too big and heavy for

pack animals and had to go by wagon. Each wagon leaving Callahan for the site carried two extra outsize wheels with the load. When the teamsters reached a part of the trail where the steepness threatened to topple the load, the wheels on the downhill side were replaced with the larger ones to increase stability.

The moral of Ray's story is that it took him half a century to realize the essential veracity of Classmate Clayce Lamb's wild Plebe Summer tale about the "Side HiU Mark," a four-footed beast with legs so short on one side that it could only travel with the short legs up hill. Ray observed that maybe some of Clayce's otiier droll tales were only part fantasy.

George Watson sent great news along with a fine picture from Coronado. The Watson's daughter, Anne, was married to Taylw Stockdale, son of V\dm. and Mrs. James B. Stockdale ('47), on 7 April 1990 at the Presbyterian Church in Coronado. The photo shows the newlyweds with George and Jean next to the bride and Sybil and Jim next to the groom, a very handsome wedding party and a grand union of '44 and '47. Aime and Taylor met in grade school when both families were stationed in Coronado. While many years took them in different directions, they were lucky that mutual friends and a small community acted to bring them together again for good and all. The Wedding reception was held in the Officers' Club at North Island—one of the most beautiful sights in Southem Califomia. The happy couple went to Maui for their honeymoon where Anne reeled in a second big fish—a 207-pound blue marlin! George said the couple would Uve in Claremont, California, where Taylor is Associate Director of Admissions for the Webb Schools and Anne is a kindergarten teacher with the Claremont school district. Congratulations from '44.

Bob (Cowboy) Awtrey, one of our two strongback athletes still competing in the strenuous sports, was among 79 starters in the Jacksonville Beaches Kiwanis 2^2 mile ocean swim on 4 August. He was the oldest starter andfinisherof the day with a posted time of 3:08:47 as number 69 in the race. Bob, like Jack Pennington, continues to earn our admiration for sportsmanship and plain guts!

Just before she flew off on 15 August for a Baltic cruise to many exciting ports, Mary Jane Filiatrault, Al's widow, sent us some photo's made at the June luncheon in Annapolis. We have room for one of tiiem starring Paul CrutchfieM and Evelyn Cox, Vance's widow, for this month.

In Memorium The Alumni Association received a letter from Virginia Methvin in which she reported with deep sorrow the death of her husband, James R. Methvin, Jr. on 6 July 1990 in Hernando, Florida. She enclosed an obituary notice which may be found in "Last Call." Our sympathy goes out to Virginia and tiie family.

In a note to Wade Hiller, Glendyn Smith reported in sorrow the death of her husband, Augustine W. Smith, on 3 May 1990 in Oak Harbor, Washington.

Condolences are extended to Glendyn and the family.

Secretary's Comer There is one more photo this montii of Mary Ann and Bill Patterson taken by Bill Burlin when tiiey visited tiie Burlins on Cape Cod as reported last month.

Wade HlUer askedtiiatan address error on Chuck Wasson be corrected. Contrary to that reported in Change # 3 to tiie '44 directory. Chuck Wasson still lives at 120 Broadmoor Drive, Daphne, Ala. 36526-7728. In his letter to Wade, Chuck included a check for $100 to help defray the cost of the Directory. This fine voluntary gesture by Chuck is greatiy appreciated, and his check has been deposited in the Class of '44 account. Wade was somewhat disappointed and discouraged in the meager response to Shipmate, October 1990

his questionnaire mailed out with change # 3 . After six weeks, only 20% had responded.

When you read this there should be three more home football games left for Annapolis. If tiiose of you holding season tickets will not be using your tickets to these games, please call Hank Barbour or Jack Godfrey, who have kindly volunteered to help get tiiese tickets brokered to someone who needs them. Reimbursements will be between the user and tiie season ticket holder—Hank and Jack do not desire to get intofinancialoperations!

The following came from Tom Brown as an inspiration after he had read "Fifty Years for '40" in the June issue of Shipmate: "The Class of '44—Thefirstclass that never was a second class—Truly afirst-classclass!"

Happy All Hallows Day—WVW.

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Pres., Capt. C. A. Gardner USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Chuck Priest, Jr. USN (Ret.) 6635 Langdon Ct., McLean, Va. 22101 (703) 821-2139 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dutch Schulz USN (Ret.) 5100 26tii St. N., Arlington, Va. 22207 (703) 536-7156 As you read these words on a cool October day in front of a cracklingfirein your ash tray, think back— Did you receive the latest newsletter from Chuck Gardner, dated 23 July? It was a most important document, containing up-to-date information on the planning for our 50th Reunion on the West Coast; action requirements for those attending the 27 October 1990 annual Homecoming celebration at Annapohs; and other items of current interest to all of you. If you drew a blank, write or call me for a copy of Chuck's newsletter.

And, if you will pick up your copy of the October 1989 issue of this column, you willfindthe lead paragraphs to have been devoted to an account of the opening of Hope and Dick Alexander's "Vinland Wine Cellars" at 909 East Main Road in Middletown, Rhode Island 02840, fone 401/848-5161. Now, in a January 1990 letter to Evelyn and Phil Erickson, Dick Alexander, President, writes of his Seval Blanc, Newport Hospitality White, Island Blush and Chardonnay as some of the wines in his stocks. He says.

My own favorite is the Viking Red, because of its light body, sUght dryness, and delightful flavor . . . A number of people who have said they caimot drink red wines, have found salvation with the Viking Red , . . Our three bottle gift box is not seasonally limited and ships well. Just call us on our 800 number, 1-800-345-1559.

And for you locals, just ask Mr. Lobel of the Spring Valley Wine and Liquor store for a look at his Vinland wine selections.

And now we present the final segment of the 72day round-the-world honeymoon cmise of Peggy and Gene Masica, entitled "Sagafjord Memories."

Gene's letter is fiill of fascinating details which I will try to encapsulate for the potential tourist. In Greece, Gene cites Thessaloniki as having, "a wealth of shops and places to spend your money—brass and leather goods . . . Catania, Sicily was a stop we might as well have skipped . . . the Mafia is alive and well in Sicily." And then to anchor in Villefranche, "a beautiful little spot—too bad the French are so French." . . . train to Nice, then on to Malaga . . . "There are no bargains in Spain . . . our lunch with a bottle of Spanish wine was $50 U.S." Passing Girbraltar, their next port was Funchal, Madeira, "full of charm and beauty and friendly Portugese. I'd recommend Funchal for a tourist stop . . . " Finally, the couple arrived back at Ft. Lauderdale after a 30,921-mile trip around the world . . . "And even after 72 days in a Shipmate, October 1990

Glastonbury folks confined cabin, we would still have enjoyed a few more weeks . . . best of all, we're still talking to each other . . ." Ah, where will the Masica's go

next? The foto shows the couple in Karachi at the tomb of Pakistan's founder.

A note from Harriet Bain enclosed a foto of Ed: "The flowers from the Class of '45 were lovely and very comforting . . . my family and I appreciated them so very much . . . The Navy Blue and Gold theme was carried out beautifully with delphiniums, bachelor's buttons, yellow roses, mums and pom poms . . ."(Ed Bain's obituary appeared in the September Shipmate) From 3729 Luther Court, Burlington, N.C. 27215, Walt Delany mails a foto and some news: As the enclosed foto shows, the Burlington Chapter of the Class is still staying alive . . . the picmre was taken in our living room after dinner on 30 June. (Bottom row: Anne Delany, Jayne Barrett, Lacy Clifford and Marge Findly. Top row: Walt, Ernie, Frank and Bert.) Walt concludes, Anne and I are doing great. Last August we moved here to a retirement community and could not be happier 1 do golf and gin rummy, I do not do yards and home repairs . . . We were in New Zealand from 9 March to 15 May . . . spent three days in Tahiti, three in Fiji and four in Honolulu (on the way back) . . . In NZ rented a car and spent a month on each of the islands . . . would go back in a minute.

Wah also offers to respond to your questions on touring New Zealand.

Can you believe, Ginny and Frank Markle have lived in the same house in Glastonbury, Connecticut, for 35 years according to Rita and Cliff Bermann who acmally drove an automobile to Connecticut for their grandson's high school graduation (the Bermanns are on the right) and stopped to see his 12th Company Mate, Frank Markle who, 'wants no part of Florida . . .'"This Summer we're hoping to make Prince Edward Island in our motor home," adds Cliff, who claims that an RV is a houseboat on wheels.

Vasilike "Betty" Chambers, Ken's beloved wife of 44 years, passed away on 26 July in a Virginia Beach hospital. The funeral was on 28 July at the Church of the Annunciation with interment in Princess Anne Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ken can be reached at 790 Sheraton Drive, Virginia Beach, Va. 23452. And on 30 July, Paul Adams lost his Shipmate of 46 years, Ruth, after a long illness. The funeral was conducted on 2 August with interment on 3 August at Arlington National Cemetery. Paul's address is 2328 Tanglewood Trail, Virginia Beach, Va. 23454. The deepest sympathy of our Class goes out to the surviving family members, and a thank-you to Bob Hogsed for notifying the Class in Washington.

The Sick Bay: Pete Peterson is home recovering from a brain tumor operation on 16 July at Roper Hospital in Charleston. He is receiving daily radiation treatments and Jean reports that he is almost able to lead a normal hfe . . . Tweet Norton underwent an abdominal operation for a tumor at the end of July and was in intensive care at this writing (7 August). He is also suffering from Parkinson's Disease.

Tlickahoe, New York, property owner and Shipmate contributor, Ed Hill, sent an interesting tidbit from the 17 July Yonkers Herald Statesman about our 19th Company Classmate, Harvey Gleberman: After 34 years as afixtureon Tarrytown Road in White Plains, fumimre retailer J H. Harvey, Inc. will close its showroom this Fall. Company Chairman Harvey Gleberman said that the twin lures of semi-retirement and an offer by an upstate furniture dealer to take over his lease were primary reasons for closing the well-known establishment . . .

Three other company-owned stores will remain open . . . According to a trade publication, J H. Harvey, which once had nine stores in foiu' states, was founded by the Glebermans—who met when they both worked for Bloomingdale's . . . What also made the Gleberman's pioneers was the decision to present furniture and accessories in a roomlike setting.

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Ed Hill concludes his letter, "Not much else to report from the New York Area. Gus Swainson, Don Logic and Dick Neuendorffer try to have lunch each Monday in Hicksville. Long Island." Tod Packer and Ed join this group when they can.

Ed Robeson, writing from the Ridge Haven Conference Center of the Presbyterian Chitfch in America at Rosman, North Carolina, has a good memory.

For several years I have been trying to return the photos which appeared in our Forty Years After Book to the Classmates who had sent them in, all for a dollar bill and some news. Well, Ed has recentiy received three of his pictures and the same offer is still open to all of you! In response to my query, Ed answers the question of what he is doing at the Conference Center. It tums out that Ed left the Carolina Division of Schlegel Corporation in 1980 to take over tiie job of Admiiustrator oftiie882-acre, year-around conference center for children and adults which has accommodations for 308. His wife, Austin, is also involved with the administration of a 26-unit correspondence course in Bible study and many other duties.

Francey and West Life Member of the Alumni Association, Johnny Johnson, takes issue with the "old timers" Usting of Classmates which appeared in the lime '90 issue of this column. He maintains that he is "fifth oldest" in tiie Class witii a DOB of 5/31/20, following Ted Ashley, Dutch Schulz, Paul Puckett and W. L. Lewis. thus relegating Vince Anania to the "children's group."

Gulf Coast correspondent to this column, Nick Burde, files this copy: While reading the 20 October 1989 Business Week article. The Corporate Ehte, on page 386, I recognized thefeceof a fellow from Plebe Summer 1941, Gordon Eugene Crosby, Jr., a non-graduate.

Crosby and I were in a four-man group rutming the 440 for credit in the physical tests . . . I struggled to keep up with him but fell behind in the last 100 yards as he ran away from the three of us . . .

Crosby congratulated me and then said that he had been on the U. of Missouri track team specializing in the 440!

The Business Week article states that Crosby has been CEO of USLife for 23 years, had a 1988 salary and bonus of $866,000 and owns 81,000 shares.

(Sometimes I really wonder what I have done with tiie last 50 years???)

A Febmary 1990 note from Phil Erickson provides the tag line for this issue: "You know you're growing old when the City of New York starts soliciting funds in the National Trustfor the Historic Preservation for the restoration of a theater {Loew's Kings Theater at Flatbush and Tilden Avenues) you used to go to on Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;admission, 25 cents." Thanks, Phil, I know you're still thinking of the Class of 1945.

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Pres., RAdm. Harvey E. Lyon USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Mr. C. W. Kennelly, D 7911 Sleaford PI., Bethesda, Md. 20814 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. E. H. Ellis USN (Ret.) 3650 Caminito Cielo Del Mar, San Diego, Calif.

92130 (619) 755-5019 As you can see from the heading, I have been properly relieved by Ed Ellis, who will appreciate your cooperation and contributions just as I have for the past 38 years. In my opinion, Ed's outstanding performance as Chairman of the 45th Reunion made him a logical choice as my successor and it only took him a montii to "bite the bullet" and agree with me! Also, the massive exchange of information required for the 45th, especially in printing the Class Directory, meant tiiat the Class files had already been trans54

Greenwoods and Anders ferred and Ed only had to grab the reins and keep the horses at a gallop!

16th Co. 1 first leamed of Jig Jig Dougherty's passing when Jim Hall, '47, one of my Plebe Year

roommates, phoned me from Prescott, Arizona. Also got a call from Jig Jig's son, Mike, as well as newspaper clippings from Morris Grady, '48 and Doris lacobeUi, who said tiiat Fred (4di Co.) was a pallbearer. "We have been doing all their travel and I'm glad to say that they enjoyed a wonderful trip to Mexico this Spring. Then, of course. Jig Jig was able to attend the reunion."

I8th Co. Kay Cutchall was married to Joe Crook, a high school Classmate, on 22 April 1989. Isn't it a wonderful coincidence that Kay, tiie caterer, married Joe, the Cook! Their address is Route 2, Box 5, Arlington, Nebr. 68002.

Ivy Iverson, whose wife Peggy is deceased, has remarried and has moved from Kitty Hawk to Southem Shores, North Carolina.

Judging from their Christmas '89 letter, Helen and Dave Leighton are busy, active people. Dave is still doing consulting work in the nuclear energyfieldbut, apparentiy,tiiatdoesn't drive the schedule as much as it (probably) used to do.

A Christtnas '89 note from Lodi Gibson revealed that both their daughter Jane and son George were planning weddings in '90. Lodi said Bill Dyroff (15th Co.) stopped by their home in Walnut Creek, Calif, on his way back to Albuquerque. He had been in the Bay Area playing ice hockey!

19th Co. After losing Bob Krause in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, several years ago, Ifinallycaught up with him last April. His address is 1355 So. Portofino Dr. #404, Sarasota, Ra. 34242. Bob says: "The Cargo Carriers shipyard in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was finally closed down on 31 May 1984 after we dehvered the last of 32 causeway sections to Port Hueneme and I retired from CCI on that date." Bob spent about the next four months as Program Manager for the nowinfamous Wedtech Corp. in Bronx, New Yoii:, which had a Navy contract to build motorized causeway sections. It didn't take Bob long to see through the phony Wedtech operation and so he resigned andretumedto Pine Bluff. They moved at the end of April '85 and we were driving through Pine Bluff the next month trying to find them, only to hit a blank wall! Bob continues: Giimy's mother had a condo here in Sarasota and after much agonizing we decided to move here and buy the condo. We are in a fourthfloor,2 BR, 2 BA unit on Siesta Key overlooking the Inland Waterway and have been here since October 1985. In August, '87 we also purchased a townhome in Bloomington, Miimesota. Since that time we've been spending Summers and Christmas in Mirmesota, which is why you've been puzzled over my movements.

Giimy's mother and sister are also located up there, as well as our three older children . . . When Ken Morse still lived in Minnesota we got together with Ken and Elisabeth for lunch on one occasion and they stopped by our place in Bloomington at one other time. Ken and I were roommates when we were in VA-115 on PHIL SEA during Korea, so we had a lot of catching up to do. After noting in your colunm that Joe Stoutenburgh lived in Edina, I called him last Summer and we got together for a lunch date. I lived in Edina from 1963 to 1973 and lived within three blocks of Joe without knowing it.

Dick Richardson wrote in April requesting tiie addresses of Joe Dolan and Chuck Maiddin so he could advise them of a USS CAPERTON (DD-650) reunion. He also said that Luciene and Bill Pfefferkorn read about his new address in this column and drove over from Annapolis for a visit.

Time, indeed, does "march on" when you realize that Lee Williams, youngest daughter of Libby and Chuck, is retiring on 20fromthe Navy Nurse Corps.

Lee was recently awarded tiie Navy and Marine Corps Medal as well as tiie Winifred Quick Navy League Medal for her rescue work following the San Francisco earthquake. Looks like the Williams "fraining Command did an outstanding job. Congratulations, Libby and Chuck!

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20th Co. When Marshall Steves was contacting all the 20th Co. to encourage attendance at the 45tii, he received the following note from Vera Muschenheim in Corpus Christi, Texas: Should you toast the memory of Classmates who have gone on, please remember Harry, one of your best. He died 1-30-89, one year after our move here from Hilton Head. It was providential move;fourof our children live in Texas.

2nd Co. Bill Francy says: The '46 Reunion was a smashing success and I wrote to Ed Ellis to congratulate him. I'm enclosing a photo taken on 8 June after the Luncheon Cruise.

George Kerch and Lee Martin rowed with me all three years. The other photo has no date but you can see that Dick West and I were 3/c. Dick rowed for three years also. (He added a PS.) I attended a reunion 7 July in Ohio of my high school (all classes).

My old girl friend gave me some old photos & the one of Dick West and me was among them. That was nice of her to save them all these years.

6th Co. Patch Christensen sent photos taken during the reunion. One shows Marian and John Blake (15di Co.), Rita and Fred Furland (5tii Co.) and Chris Christensen. O.K. Chris. Next time you take the photos! The other shows Bumie Greenwood, Sam Anders (15th Co.), and Judy Greenwood— which reminds me. ff you weren't on the distribution Ust for the Greenwood June Travelogue you really missed something. Not only did they really make the most of their trip to Califortua for the Reunion, but also they wrote a beautiful description of each event to share with others, such as: "Ah, yes. The '46 Class Reunion. What can compare with the joy of friendship renewed. What a marvelous experience. Where else can conversation flow like wine and make time stand still to 1-i-s-t-e-n?"

The minutes of the annual meeting of the members of the Naval Historical Foundation was signed by Chuck Griffiths, Secretary of the Foundation. Also, "Yogi" Kaufinan (2nd Co.) was elected a Tmstee for a three-year term. I was rather surprised to leam that the total membership of the Foundation is just 1048.

Can this really be the sum total of all those tmly interested in Navy History? For shame!

7th Co. Lois Doty wrote from Morrison, Colorado on 14 July to say: Things aroimd here have been a little Hvely since weremmedfrom San Diego. We arrived home on the 16th, rushed to unload our trailer. Bill 'weed ate' the \V2 foot growth of grass around the house, I planted as many petunias, etc. as I could find, and then we prepared for Carol and George Dickey's (5th Co.) arrival for their son's wedding. I was especially happy about the occasion because I was the cupid who introduced the bride and groom a while back—such a joy! A few days later George's other two children arrived. It was a great reunion because they and our children were friends way back when aU of them were in elementary school. The wedding was lovely, George served as Best Man for his son, Jud. George was so pretty in his Navy Blue Service that I feared that he might be prettier than the bride, but when she appeared I realized I worried in vain.

She was beautiful! . . . Shortly after that we were pleased to hear that Delly and Al Bowen (10th Co.) were visiting a relative in the area so we invited them for an aftemoon on our balcony. Since Delly and I are Annapolis girls, we enjoyed sharing information about 'kids' we knew from our high school days . . . We are now settled into our good old routine, and enjoying it, after the 2K2 months we spent in Califomia. It's fiin to travel but how pleasant it is to retum to these 11 acres in the foothills of the Rockies.

8th Co. While we were in Califomia for the 45th 1 visited with Charlie Harman in Burbank. He is recovering slowly from a series of operations on his back—the reason he couldn't make it to Coronado for the 45th. Should have recorded some of the stories Charlie told! lOth Co. Went by Bob Stevens' house at 950 N. Holliston Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91104 following the Shipmate, October 1990

Reunion but the keeper of the house said that the family was bicycling in New Mexico so I didn't get to visit with them.

I4th Co. From tiie Stevens' house I drove to Pasadena 91105 and found Sy Graff and his wife at home at 494 Califomia Terrace. Sy was in his garden trying to get his shredder working and was just looking for an excuse to stop. It was tiie first time we had ever met and we had a wonderful visit!

Well friends, we come to the end of 38 years, eight months as your Corresponding Secretary and I can assure you, Ed, you're in for a wonderful experience.

"Daisy"

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Pres., RAdm. Ralph Carnahan USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Robert L. von Gerichten USN (Ret.) 8517 Lancashire Dr., Springfield, Va. 22151-1307 It is with deep regret that I must announce the deatii from respiratory failure of Newell S. "Spider" Bowman on 16 June 1990 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Service and burial were held on 18 June at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his wife of 43 years, Laveda, of 2516 Lakemore Drive, Knoxville, Term.

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It is also with deep regret that I must announce the death from severe anemia and Alzheimer's disease of John R. Arguelles on 1 August 1990 at the Britthaven Nursing Home, Wilkeboro, North Carolina.

John had been a resident of this special nursing home for approximately two and a half years. A memorial Mass was celebrated at St. John Catholic Church, Biloxi, Mississippi, by his nephew, Father Anthony Arguelles, on 4 August. His ashes were inumed in the Naval Academy Columbarium on 22 August. Our deepest sympatiiy and prayers go out to his daughter, Mrs. Janice Jones of 1524 Twin Oaks Drive, King, N.C. 27021 with whom he lived since 1985 and to his son, John, of Pompano Beach, Florida.

In a round about way, I just leamed today, 14 August, that we no longer have a Classmate in Anchorage, Alaska. John Prehn forwarded a letter he had received in luly from Dr. Thomas R. "Tiger" Teply. I noticed that the address was Oregon instead of Alaska. With the help of the telephone company I found his new number and talked to him on the telephone. Tiger retired from the First Presbyterian Church of Anchorage and the ministry last Fall and moved to: 94040 Doyle Point Road, Gold Beach, Ore. 97444; Tel: (503) 247-7569. He is still active in the church teaching Sunday School and filling in occasionally. His eldest son, Cdr. John F. Teply, '72, is the skipper of the attack submarine GUITARRO in San Diego. His second son, David R. Teply, '74, stayed in service for six years before resigning and is currently living in Pennsylvania. His daughter, Cynthia, graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1984 and is married to a recentiy ordained Presbyterian minister in Califomia. Tiger is hoping to make it back to the 45th Reunion next year.

John Prehn, our football game ticket coordinator, has been able to secure a permanent spot for Class '47 tailgate parties for all Navy home football games. It will be under the water tower as it has been for so many years in the past.

Dick Yeatman recently provided some picmres taken in our Midshipmen days. And to prove that he hasn't changed all that much, he also provided one of he and Chris with five of their 11 grandchildren with another one due about Christmas. He said that this one could be captioned: "He who controls the lollipops, controls the world."

Another person who has not change much is Jake Fmneran. His hair is a little longer now, but that is about all—still just relaxed as ever.

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The August issue of The Retired Officer, the official magazine of The Retired Officers Association (TROA), contained a picture of Jack Stevens on page 50. Jack is a Director of tiie Texas Hill Country Chapter of the Association. The picture shows him presenting a $250 check from that chapter to Midshipman First Class Aimee Hodges (now Ens., USN) from Texas while Jack was attending our Spring FUng at tiie Academy on 18 April 1990.

Donna and Vem Dupy no longer five in Tokyo, Japan. However, Vem is still traveling constantiy for Kohler to both Europe and the far East. The Dupy's have pitfchased a home in Amold, Maryland, to which they will return after Vera retires in December.

Pending their retum, their daughter, Cathy, and her family are house sitting for them in Amold. Cathy's husband is in school in Baltimore and Cathy works in the shock-trauma unit at the University of Maryland.

The regular July and August monthly luncheons of tiie Washington-Aimapolis Area group where well attended for the Summer months. There were 28 and 24 Classmates, respectively, attending. These luncheons are held on the second Thursday of each month (see the schedule in the April issue of Shipmate), so any Classmates planning to visit the area, please try and join us.

And now for some solemn comments triggered by the announcements at the beginning of this column. I have found that not many of our Classmates know of the facilities at the Naval Academy for burial or inumment. Due to the limited space on Hospital Point, burials are limited to flag officers for which prior reservations may be made. However, all graduates of the Naval Academy are eligible to have theirs and their wife's ashes inured at the Columbarium which is located at the base of the hill on Hospital Point overlooking College Creek and the rest of the Naval Academy. We currentiy have four Classmates inumed there. Arrangements can be made for a memorial service at the Chapel, usually in St. Andrew's Chapel under the main Chapel, or a niche side service at the Columbarium. Inurnment can be with or without military honors. However no prior reservations can be made, ff anyone is interested in these facilities, I have complete information and will be happy to send it to you if you contact me at my address at the beginning of this colunnn or by telephoneing me at (703) 978-7230.

As you can tell, there was limited news this month, so keep it coming and STAY HEALTHY!

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Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner Moore USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22302 This column, following a rather hefty one last month, seems to be a bit puny. Your Scribe is sitting at the breakfast island with bortowed typewriter looking straight out to sea through the kitchen window on a bearing of 180 degrees magnetic, with the nearest land in that direction being Santo Domingo. I am, of course at our Aquidneck Island house in Rhode Island. This island houses Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth, as you no doubt are aware. I can see a couple of sails out towards Sakonnet Point, and there are some rain squalls out there. I will try to get into this column some dope on Carolyn and George Ball's, annual splash party if it doesn't squeeze the deadline too closely.

First, we have a letter from Gene Spalding, who writes from 5483 Chablis Lane, SW, Fort Myers, Fla. 33919: Corinne and I decided Summers in Florida could not be much worse than Summers in Annapohs. As I write this from Florida in August, it appears we made the right decision by moving here fiill time.

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We are going to rent an apartment in Alexandria, Virginia, for September and October in order to see the football games, check out the GriU Room of the Army Navy Country Club, and visit Classmates and oldfriends.Might even play some golf. Expect to be at the September luncheon.

Rufo Robinson, of no fixed address, writes from his son's place in Canoga Park, California.

Note the address. It is my son's and he will know where 1 am—most of the time. 1 am using this column to ask myftiendsto call him at 818-709-4062 if they plan on visiting Southern Califomia. If I am here, 1 will call back so we can get together My plans are fluid, even vaporous, but I have hopes.

Carole and 1 agreed to separate this past Winter.

There was no need to divorce, we are both too old to fall in love and want to marry again. I spent the Spring in Europe. Let me recommend T\irkey, the coast is as nice as Southem Califomia. Greek and Roman ruins are ubiquitous, and fabulous in Ephesus. The buses are clean and comfortable, and there is always one leaving in half an hour going to your destination—really! Istanbul is interesting, and the whole country is inexpensive. Finding someone to speak English was no problem. 1 met a lady in Switzerland, and I was wrong about being too old. There will be some visits this Sunmier. If things stay good, I will spend the Winter in Switzerland and hope to bring her back to the States next Summer. Now we all know why 1 am using my son's address for the next year or so. Save my place at our 45th. The 40th was so good I won't miss our next biggie. What fim is a reunion if no one comes?"

Rufo's son's address: 7445 Lubao, Canoga Park, Calif. 91306.

Well, it seems the deadline has superseded the Ball splash party, and I'll have to include that next month.

Meanwhile, loosen up and send mail. Remember that color prints, snapshots tum out very well in this column, so send some of those too.

Rum Runners

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Pres. RAdm. Ralph M. Ghormley USN (Ret.) (703) 241-8488 Sec'y. LCol. Richard H. Francis USMC (Ret.) RO. Box 10262, McLean, Va. 22102-8262 (703)339-5275 Ass't Sec'y Capt. Warren Vosseler USN (Ret.) 2214 Chesapeake Harbour, Annapolis, Md. 21403 (301) 263-0373 It's beginning to feel like that Maytag Repairman on TV. waiting for the calls that never come. Come on, people, drop us a line, so we'll have something to put in this here column. Almost anything is printable: proud grandparenting, gatherings of the clan, trips around the world, or even to the hardware store, and so on. Don't be bashful.

We had a good tumout at the July lunch; even filled the table. Attending were: Pete Swanson, Barkley Wood, Karl Cook, Bart Batholomew (our most faithful luncher), Fred Grabowsky, Andy Nelson, CMC Jones, Mort Neely, Jim McVoy and yours truly. At the lunch, Barkley passed the following on for publication: Peggy and I attended her 40th high school reunion in Redondo Beach. Califomia, the weekend of 30 June—visited her classmates in Palos Verdes and Emerald Bay. Played golf at Palos Verdes CC. Great time and beautiful scenery—Paradise gained and lost.

As reported in the July-August issue, Tom Parsons was hosptalized for an acute appendix operation in May. Tom writes that he is about back to preappendectomy condition. His appetite has retumed and the scale is beginning to shift to the right, which, he notes, he can do without. He and Alyce enjoyed a Summer of "stay at home," followed by a resumption of the "Hampton Road cell" of 49'ers in the Fall.

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Life boat drillers Annapolis Action As you read this, the Navy football team will have completed its first three games and be close to game four (at home) versus Boston College.

We have acquired a formally assigned tailgating spot (#14) between the water tower and the Farragut Road North Gate. We mark tiie site witii our 2 ft. x 8 ft. blue and gold USNA 49 banner and we encourage maximum participation from our own Classmates as well as the 29th Company Midshipmen whose wardroom we sponsor. Immediately following the 27 October Homecoming Football game we'll have our traditional bull roast at the Rattelle Recreation Center on the North Sevem Naval Station across from the Naval Academy. The food will be catered and we're hoping for live danceable music. Look for a personal flyer for final details.

The Forty-Niner Caribbean Cruise was replete with life boat drills, Roman toga party and rum punch barge trip, in addition to all the liberty ports at Curacao, Caracas, Grenada, Martinique, St. Thomas and San luan. In the picmres you'll note the toga types, the rum rurmers (Linda and Bill Shanhouse) and some lifeboat drillers. Bill Shanhouse reported that the rum runner glass bottom barge trip had calypso music, limbo dancing and rum!

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Future Cruise. If you are interested in receiving details about the June 1991 Alaska cruise, please mail your name or phone the Annapolis address so we can assess the feasibility of a Forty-Niner group discount program. We've had a number of preliminary inquiries, but now we need to initiate some action if there is enough interest. Please let us hear from you—a phone call, a short note, or a post card will suffice.

Solitude The hospitality at "Solitude" is magnificent; the setting of the Waller Manor estate on the Solitude River at St. Michaels (Eastern Shore, Maryland) is breathtaking. Starting with the ride up the tree-lined driveway you approach the house, which Marty and Ed have bestowed with their inimitable style and grace. Cocktails on the veranda were delightful and the plunge in the pool was most welcome and refreshing. Solitude is perhaps a misnomer, because it's the kind of place that grandchildren will be clamoring to visit time and time again. Marty and Ed are looking forward to that time when they will be in full-time residence at "Solitude."

This is all for now. Nothing could be finer than to be a 49er. RHF & WPV

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Pres., LCol. Robert W. Oliver USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wayne L. Jensen USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Ct., Chula Vista, Calif. 92010 Tom Ross notes that the 6 July luncheon of '50 at USNA consisted of; Tom, Ed Greenberg, Charlie Hooper, Jim Kennedy, Ed McLean, Phil Ryan and Daryle Tripp. The Annapolis contingent was eagerly looking forward to the influx of the near 700 who have their allegiance to the Class of 1950 during Homecoming 25 to 28 October. We had mentioned a couple of recommended travel agents in last month's Shipmate and to that we would like to add Phyl Howard and Travel Agents International. You can contact Phyl at 1-800-852-3429. It should be noted that Phyl is making arrangements for an Alaska Cmise with the Holland American Cruise Line next Summer for the Class of 1950. Since such a good time was had on the last '50 cmise it is hoped that more might join in the venture next Summer.

In San Diego we had our August luncheon on Friday the 3rd and that coincided with the in-port period of three Russian naval vessels (two warships and one support type). San Diegans had tumed out in droves for ship visiting (some 10,000 ship visit passes were given out at the stadium before arrival of the ships) and the Russians knew that they had really experienced a great Southem Califomia welcome. The week was one of a full cross section of athletic, cultural and civic affairs.

On the 3rd (day before departure) the Exchanges at MCRD, Naval Station, North Island and Miramar were filled with Soviet sailors and with dollars in hand tiiat had undoubtedly been saved for the past year. Interest was high in electronic products, but also in women's lingerie and perfume. Few spoke English, but were tmsting and would open wallets and say, 'Take what is the cost." From what we observed, the Soviets appeared to have very little petty officer rate stmcmre, i.e. they were either three-year conscripts or officer (wartant and commissioned).

Mark Frudden observed that they seemingly hadn't heard of 'non-skid' for their decks. There was a paucity offire-fightingequipment and the lights for tiie helicopter deck were notflushmounted. Also, everything seemed to have been painted within the past 24 hours.

At any rate, we in San Diego are convinced that the reason the Soviets are being so cooperative in the curShipmate, October 1990

rent Iraq/Kuwait affair is because of the good will demonstrated during the Soviet ship visit to San Diego.

At the luncheon in August (most wives were there also and paid their own tab) were: Mark Frudden (announced tiiat Lee Baggett couldn't make lunch as he was at that moment aboard the Soviet vessels), Wayne Jensen (Dorothy was taking him off to Las Vegas next week as he really needed a vacation), Dick Prescott, Stan Neander (the Minnesota fishing trip was fabulous and he and June were off to Seattle next week for their son's wedding), John Malloy (had been caring for grandchildren while Teri was playing in golf toumaments), Charlie Clark, Bill Grimm (still planning on getting his golf clubs regripped so that he can join the '50 group on the links), Dick Smith, Tom Kolstad and Frank Cassilly.

Valerie and Budd Knapp

In the July/August edition of Shipmate we reported the loss of our Classmate, Budd Knapp to cancer. In this issue we are fortunate to be able to provide a picture of Budd and his wife Valerie taken in recent times. This is the Budd that we remembered. Valerie and Budd were very proud parents of three children, Debora, 18, who will start at Eastem Washington University this Fall, Budd Jr. who will be 14 this October and Christina, who is 9 this October. Valerie writes that while adjustments have been very difficult to make and that Budd is sorely missed, they are learning that life will go on and as a part of the transition the Knapps will have a month with koalas, kangaroos and family in Australia before the children start school in Tacoma in the Fall. Home is at 948 North Cedar, Tacoma, Wash. 98406. Budd's career was varied and distinguished all the way from fighter squadron to cadet commander at U. of Michigan to test pilot to test director to squadron commander to chiefflighttest to JBUSMC Brazil to chief of personnel at McChord AFB with the USAF followed by West Coast manager for Integrated Development Mfg. (A. O. Rule's company) and finally Program manager for R&D Associates. We consider that Budd would be pleased to have daughter Christina's (age 8) letter printed without cortection in Shipmate: Christina Age 8 grade 2. 1990 Stanley School I love my dad he dide on April 3 on thirsday 1990.

He was 63 yers old wen he dide. I miss him alot. He ment so much to me. He dide from cancer it made me cry wen 1 herd that he dide. We had his feunaral on the 10 of April. He tot me how toridea two weler wen 1 was 5. He was so nice 1 dont know how 1 could of pade him back. Evry night 1 prade for him to get well but it did not hapen. But 1 do know he is held right now in heven.

Christina During our graduation leave period in 1950 the outbreak of the Korean War managed to interfere with many plans of many of the Class of 1950. Let us hope that an expansion of the situation in the Middle East

does not interfere with the Homecoming in Annapolis 25 to 28 October and may alltiie"Old Grads" find their roots as memorable as they knew they had to be.

Cheer for the "Big Blue Team," Come every loyal booster join in the crowd, why keep the matter secret when we're so proud, best team that ever was so sing it out loud. Once more, "Thank You Phil Ryan for doing all the work, it is just unfortunate we can't put you out on the field one more time at end for Navy.

May football good fortune smile on Navy and come November let's Beat Army one more time!"

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Pres., Capt. William S. Thompson USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Jack Hamilton USN (Ret.) 9215 Cutting Horse Court Springfield, Va. 22153 As you read this, we have already had three tailgates at Navy home games—Richmond, Villanova and Boston College. Who knows how the season will end? One thing is sure—the '51 tailgates still reign supreme, thanks to our wonderful wives. And, we will be feeding the 16th Company Mids at the Akron game on 13 October, so why not join us! It's fun, and muchly rewarding.

You have received by now our Annual Report, complete with new Directory which you all literally paid for when you responded to the 1989 Directory.

Anything more will be gratefully received, although not necessary. There were many address changes, and the most current ones were: Charlotte and Mike lacona leaving us here in the D.C. area for the haunts of lower Pennsylvania; Mary and Lou Sarosdy also leaving us for the 'tropical' clime of Pensacola; Barbara and Paul Hale coming up with a new Oregon address; Marcia and Bob Watts finally moving to their home down in the Middle Neck of Virginia; and Ashby Reardon moving to another home in Alexandria. All changes up through them will be reflected in your new Directory. But, we figure the Class are nomads, and there will be more changes between now and the directory that will accompany your mailout next May regarding the 40th Reunion. So stay tuned.

The Board was busy in August getting the annual mailout ready, and then doing the smffing. Steve Schoen couldn't attend Board meetings, but is making good recovery from his stroke last Spring. Plans for the big reunion are progressing, and all is well in hand, thanks to a growing number of off-the-Board volunteers. Bruce Meader provided a great deal of help in preparing the new directory, ably assisting Paul Tuzo, the principal architect of that and anything else automated we do.

A letter with pic from Frank Grandfield saying that he had just retumed, in mid-August, from a Tiger cruise aboard CARL VINSON (CVN-70), guest of

son LCdr. Phil (Ga Tech '77), who is a department head and fighter pilot in VF-51! An F-14 outfit, the Screaming Eagles! Frank sailed from Pearl to San Diego, saw several air shows, and surface warfare demos from the escorts. While in Hawaii Frank stayed with Louanne and Jack Cromwell, and had dinner with Kelsey and Pappy Sears. Frank was one of 844 Tiger guests aboard VINSON. My question: what room was left for the crew? Frank is still heading up smdentfinancialaid at McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois, and says he's having so much fun he may do it 'forever.' And planning on being at hand for the 40th. In the pic, Frank assisting the helmsman on the VINSON bridge.

A note from Jack (broken hand) Dungan amplifying the fun we all had at the JWW party at Monterey.

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group pic at Sharline Searle and Dick Livingston's beautifiil condo mid-way between Monterey and Salinas—YT and Suzanne, Sharline and Dick, and our ex-Classmate Jack Hartiey '52.

As the song goes, 'On the road again,' for our ever wandering Esther and Art Ward. Thistimean itinerary of 5454 miles that had them in late July in Alaska.

As in the pic, they were actually allowed to cross the border from Canada back into the U.S. Looks remote, doesn't it? Along the way they were in Edmonton, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Watson Lake, Whitehourse, Dwson City, Top of the World Highway, Valdez (the mess!) and finally at Anchorage.

They were asked to visit Seward, Homer, Denali (that's Mount McKinley to you mainlanders), and Fairbanks before heading South via Prince Rupert to catch a ferry to Port Hardy and on to Vancouver and points South. They fished from the shore at Valdez and caught four salmon (so much for the spill!), took a boat ride to the Columbia Glacier, and then took the train from Skagway to Whitepass. And, like us four years ago, they have seen everything but a bear. At last report they were headed for San Jose and the birth of another grandchild. Will be nice to see you both again, with hopefully more pics.

Sam Ginder has had his travailis with jaw problems, and takes wire cutters wherever he goes. And C.J. broke her shoulder in a boating accident, so what else can happen to two very beautiful people! But recovering nicely they are, and expect to see them at some tailgates tins FaU. Those two are indefatigable.

Lee Doggett came up with Paul Hale's new address, and as usual is a veritable fount of information on our Class nomads, as is Don Osbom (a la Chuck Mcintosh and Mike Lachowicz). Need you all to look at the 'Unknowns' intiienew Directory and see if you can help us locate them. We havereallynarrowed tiie

list down in the past few years, but have to keep plugging until we get 'em all. Oh, Lee will have hung it up at GE in late September, and seems to be going ahead with plans to building in the Northem Neck, joining the others: Marins, Reads, Swarts and Woodburys. We may have to shift the Class center down there is more make the move. And, of course, the Treadwells and Watts won't be far away in the Middle Neck, just down the coast a ways.

A note from Betty lones brings news that daughter Jill "Willi" Jones has just cut her first album, called Willi Jones. Be sure to ask for it at your local record stores—lean on 'em, so they'll order it if not already in stock. As Betty says: "Sam Jones has to be smiling." I'm sure he is, and with great pride. Talked with Betty in mid-August and she is thrilled with Jill's prospects—says a videotape of Jill is being played for the anniversary of Hurricane Hugo.

So, you see, for those who let us know what they're doing, there's always room for your witticisms, your news, your thoughts, here in this "reflection of '51.' It's you. not me. I only record what you send. Plus maybe a few ad libs. Ciao.

wrote for Mid-Gulf Sailing. He begins, "How does it feel to be about the 25th boat around the windward mark and look back and find 1,543 behind you beating to windward? . . ."He describes his participation in this race and associated events of what must have been a wonderful experience. He fx)ints out that at the naval base in Portsmouth, England, you can view over 350 years of ship development. These included MARY ROSE, Henry Vm's flagship; HMS VICTORY, which has Lord Nelson's flagship at the battie of Trafalgar; and HMS WARRIOR, one of tiie first combined sail-and-power warships ever built.

He ends the article with the following paragraph It was a great week, followed by myretumingto the United States a week later to coach a Swan 48 in the Newport-Bermuda race for the United States Naval Academy. 1 was coaching with one of my Classmates and V<'atch Officer from the Highland Light crew from our Midshipman days who had retired last year as one of the top 10 admirals in the Navy, VAdm. William Rowden.

Thank you very much. Bill, for sharing the article.

Ens. Kathy Moody '90 discussed tiie topic, "Survival as a Female at the Naval Academy," at our July luncheon. I understand it was an excellent session.

Attending were: Jake Brown, Jim Keane, Gamett Bailey, Frank Haimegan, Paul Tetrealt, Jim Troutman, Woody Ramsey, Jack Pohlman, Gordon Engquist, Gus Eggert, Bill Wyatt, Jim Brickel, Jim Fischer, Demp Jackson, Walt Locke, Howard McCollum, Bill Laux, Tom Thawley, Joe Wilkinson, Marv Alexander, Hork Dimon, Vince Argiro, Scott Gray, Dick Case, Walt Larimer, Toxey Califf, Art Thompson, Bob Denbigh, Dick Laulor, Bill Studebaker, Lou McMillan, Bob Sayre, Paul German, and Jim Organ.

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Pres., RAdm. John Beecher USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Edwin L. Ebbert USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Rd., Alexandria, Va. 22308 Lauren Elizabeth, ourfirstgrandchild, daughter of Mercy and Tom checked in on 18 August. A grand event!!

"Round The Isle and Wight—1,568 Boats in a Sailing Race" istiietitieof an article that Bill Sherar

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Pres., Adm. Carlisle A. H. Trost USN Cort. Sec'y, LCol. David B. Jones USAF (Ret.) 6708 Pageland Lane, Gainesville, Va. 22065 luly and August are going by very quickly and we seem to have been on the road more than usual. Spent much of early July at our cabin in the woods on Lake Louisa in central Virginia. Then visited our old neighbors at their new home on the water where the Potomac joins the Chesapeake. Spent three days there and filled up on crabs and oysters. Then we headed south for a several weeks visit to Deh:ay Beach, Florida, to visit Sally's mom and do a few errands for her. On the way to Florida we stopped at Savannah and took Jim Walker to dinner. Jim met us at our motel and drove us to one of his favorite restaurantsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a lovely place right on the river with delicious seafood. Jim was in civihan clotiies, but it was obvious he had spent some time at the restaurant because everyone knew him and most of them stopped by our table to say hello to Father Jim. After dinner Jim gave us a tour of his church which is brand new. It was lovely and Jim is very proud of it and obviously very happy in his role as assistant pastor. We got to Delray Beach the next afternoon and discovered that the air conditioner was not working in our condo and since it was late on Saturday no one would fix it until Monday. I usually tell people that Florida is no hotter in the Summer than Washington, D.C. and I'm sure that basically that is correct, but for a couple of days I didn't beUeve my own words. We spent lots of time in the air-conditioned car, in air-conditioned restaurants and at Sally's mom's air-conditioned apartment. 1 have a lot more respect for my parents and their parents, etc. who hved all, or much, of their life without the comfort of air conditioning. Florida does get hot in the Summer! Fortunately, we got the air conditioner fixed and were very comfortable the rest of our stay.

While in Florida we called Dot and Sam Houston and asked them to come down from Cocoa Beach and spend a weekend with us. They did and we had a good time. Had a nice dinner Saturday night and played golf Sunday. Dot and Sam were both in good shape although none of us tore the golf course up. It must have because it was so hot.

A few days before we planned to drive north we got the sad news that Sally's sister's husband had died.

This changed our plans completely. We got airline tickets and flew to New lersey for the services and funeral and a few days trying to help. We did discover that while almost all airlines have some kind of bereavement fare, they don't give you much of a

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break. We had a good travel agent who figured out a way to get there and back at a very good fare, and, it was almost legal. At any rate, our return from Florida was delayed a week which puts me in a bind with this column as my deadline is almost here. If it seems hurried, it is because it is hurried.

While having dinner in Savannah with Jim Walker we got talking about the Class column, Jim said he had written it for a year or so back in the 60's.

I said, "Roy Girod told me Chuck Walker had written it but he didn't mention you." Jim said, "Roy must have meant me when he said Chuck because as far as I know Chuck never wrote itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he was the original Class Treasurer." So note this as a correction to the bit about the Class column in the September column. Add Jim Walker to the list of corresponding secretaries and delete Chuck Walker.

John Smitherman sent in a postcard in June with his change of address. He said he was sorry he couldn't make Carl's retirement ceremony but he is looking forward to the 40th, although he hopes that time will slow down from here on-out. His new address is: 382-3 S.W. 62nd Blvd., Gainesville, Fla. 32607. His phone number is (904) 332-3844.

Thanks, John, you're right, time is going by too fast.

Carl Trost sent in a note asking me to run the following in the next Class column.

The 29 June CNO Change of Command ceremony in front of Bancroft Hall was a special day for Pauline and me. I was especially grateful for the large turnout of Classmates and wives who joined us, and, for the reception hosted after the ceremony by the more than 200 Fifty-Three-ers and wives at the Class of 1953 Pavilion at the Stadium. We've always been a close-knit group with a special spirit and I truly appreciate your contributions to making my final active duty day such an unforgettable one.

Carl Somehow I still think it is us who should be thanking you, Carl. It was a great 41 years! Hope we all go for a bunch more.

A press release from Peabody Engineering reports that Frank Lammers has been reelected for a second term as President of the American Boiler Manufacmrers Association. Frank is the President of Peabody Engineering Corp. of Stamford, Connecticut. Frank resides in New Rochelle, New York with his wife Patricia. Our congramlations to both of them.

A letter from Lew Sykes reports the sad news that Rebecca Dally, the widow of Dave Dally died at her home in Norfolk on 17 July. Rebecca, who was a lifelong friend of Mary and Lew's, had been a teacher in the Norfolk school system. She was a graduate of Randolph Macon Women's College and did graduate work at Old Dominion University. She was very active in hospital service work and belonged to numerous service and cultural organizations in the Tidewater area. We send our condolences to her son.

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her mother and her sister who survive her. Thanks for letting us know. Lew. The Wine and Cheese party was held on 4 August at the Navy Museum at the Navy Yard. About 60 people were in attendance and Irv Boeshool says it was a very nice affair. He did not have a copy of the attendance list but did note that Norma and Bob Raffaele were there and Norma only had small (below the elbow) casts on her arms now and was in very good humor, which is good news. Will report more on the Wine and Cheese next month when I've had a chance to talk with Gus. Jim Poland sent in a letter reporting on June Week West. It was held in Monterey, California and was attended by Peggy and Chet Barchiesi, Nina and John Bradbury, Barbara and Dick Clark, Shirley and John Frier, Ray Elizabeth and Dick Herkner, Carol and Ed Petersen, Virginia and Jim Poland, Mary and Gib Rindahl, Lori and Paul Salgado and Dana and Chuck Walker. Jim says there were all kinds of planned activities and the '53ers participated in most of them including: squash, racquetball, 5K fun run, golf, bridge and sightseeing tours. The tour of the Monterey Bay Aquarium was one of the most popular.

Friday night after tiie main reception, the '53 group met for dinner at The Islands Restaurant. On Saturday a dinner/dance for all classes was held in the Barbara McNitt Ballroom at the Postgraduate School.

The band which played at the dinner hearkened back to earlier days and was a big hit with the more senior classes. Jim says "Ah! Memories!" June Week West will be held next year in Colorado Springs, Colorado, starting on Friday, 28 June. Thanks for the letter and the pictures, Jim. The Polands address is: 10 Stratford Place, Monterey, Calif. 93940.

A long letter brought Don Hente back into the fold after about 19 years out in the cold. Don lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and says he realized it was time to get back with the Class. He couldn't find a stamp or an envelope so he and Betty hopped a plane and flew to Baltimore where they borrowed Betty's sister's car and drove to Armapolis. While there they made the first payment on a life membership in the Alurrmi Association and then toured the Academy.

Don says he didn't get lost but there were a lot of buildings there that he had never seen. Since the last time he had been there was 1959, I'm amazed he didn't get lost. Don says that when he last had contact with the Class he was halfway through an assignment with Field Command, Defense Nuclear Agency, involved with underground nuclear testing in Nevada.

He then went to Hawaii where he was associated with the planning phase aimed at the clean up of Eniwetok Atoll. He then retumed to Albuquerque for four years as a member of the Air Force Nuclear Weapon System Safety Group. He retired the end of July 1981 and immediately went to work for a small organization

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where he has been continually employed as either a safety engineer or a techiucal wTiter. It keeps him busy while still providing him with the time for some vacation travel. Last year they flew the Concorde to England—3 hours and 13 minutes and 14 seconds, and retumed on the QE 2. The QE 2 ride sounds memorable and most unlike '53 cmises. They hit two storms. The first one featured 30-foot high seas and prevented a plaimed stop in Ireland. The second one kept Don from eating two dinners but he does say he made up for it at the other meals. They were 7 hours late getting back to New York and as it was the weekend Hurricane Hugo hit Charleston, airline schedules were messed up, even in New York, and they were 12 hours late gettiing home to Albuquerque. They have three children, a son who is a major in the Strategic Air Command, a daughter who is in the electrical contracting business with her husband and a son who is about to join the Los Angeles Police Department.

They also have four grandchildren. There are a dozen '53ers in the Albuquerque area—Don Baker. John Conley, Howard Morgan (he left during Plebe Year— I know because I roomed with him Plebe Summer), Max Wakitsch, Ed Brunson, Don Fisher, Fred Larrew, Jerry Swan, Jerry Weinstein, George Pringle, Steve Schoderbek and Don. Don says they get together occasionally—usually only after Steve Schoderbek or Jerry Weinstein has pushed them.

More from Don next month as I'm getting too much stuff^to type in the littie bit of time I have left. Thanks very much for the letter, Don—it's good to have you back and your pictures are great. Betty and Don's address is 1112 Wagon Wheel Street S.E., Albuquerque, N.M. 87123-^247.

Don asked if we were doing anything to track down lost Classmates and coincidentally I had just asked Art Gilmore for a Ust of our unknowns. Art gave me a list of 133 Classmates that he has no address or knowledge of. I'm going to run some names each month until we get all the way through the list. If anyone has any knowledge of where anyone is please let me know and maybe we can make a sizeable dent in the list—133 is simply too many. This month's names are: H. W Adams. D. P Bailey. L. K. Baker.

J. D. Baker, R. W Baker, R. O. Beat. G. R. Bell. C. E Bennett, C. J. Benning. G. A. Broz, J. W. Brandage, C. E. Brunson (is that Ed Brunson in Albuquerque?), J. R. Buys, S. R. Byrd, J. H. Carr, G. M. Carr, W C. Chambers, L. D. Collier, J. T Conley (is that John Conley in Albuquerque?), R. D. Conolly, D. Converse and D. L. Cooke. Check it out gang— we might have found two of the missing just from Don Hente's letter.

The cmise to Bermuda as mentioned last month was great. The Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron also had huge contingents on board the ship as it was the Newport to Bermuda yacht race week. So there were lots of ring knockers on board which was fun. We left New York at 1700 and sailed down the Hudson past the Statue of Liberty and out into a fog bank which lasted for all the night and part of the next day. Had the first formal night on Sunday and arrived at St. Georges, Bermuda, Monday moming which we entered tiirough a cut that couldn't have been 100 yards wide. Bob Raffaele who had been through it on his destroyer said it didn't look 100 feet wide from the bridge of his destroyer. Toured St. Georges that afternoon and met the one couple who were later getting to the ship than we were. In fact, they were so late they missed the ship. After some strong words with U.S. Air who made them late, tiiey were U.S. Air's guests in New York Samrday night, flew 1st class on U.S. Air to Bermuda Sunday and were U.S. Air's guests in Bermuda Sunday night. They met the ship in St. Georges and we had a good time with tiiem the rest of tiie cmise. Monday night we went to a night club where we heard a good steel band and watched 60

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an amazing Limbo dancer. Early Tuesday the ship sailed to Hamilton where we docked right along Front Street in front of all the better Bermuda shops.

The McVays, Sebrings, Dean Strong and Sally and I then went to the Belmont Country Club and played a round of golf. The course was very scenic but I didn't enjoy the golf very much as it wasn't a fun golf course. It was very hilly with no flat lies and lots of blind holes where you had no idea what you were shooting at or to. I like short flat easy golf courses— my game isn't so good that I need hard, challenging courses. On Wednesday we went on a tour of the island then did some shopping after the tour ended.

Most every evening we gathered in our cabin for a drink or two before dinner and some goodies which our room steward brought us. That was nice and the food was consistentiy good—overall the food was as good as we have had—maybe one or two other ships have equalled it, but no one has been better and tiie service and ambiance of the ship itself were as good as we have had on any ship. We left Bermuda Thursday aftemoon and steamed by the StaWe of Liberty at 7 AM on Saturday. It was a great cmise and we all had a wonderfiil time.

Don't forget Class limcheons are on the first Tuesday of every month at the Ft. McNair Officers' Club at 1130. We will have a '53 Tailgate in our paviUon at 1030 on Saturday, 22 September, for the Villanova game. All other games we will tailgate in the east parking lot behind the Elks Club. Keep the cards, letters, and pictures coming in—I'm almost out of news again. Thanks to all of you that have contributed. Go Navy—Cheers, Dave.

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Pres., Col. Fitz M. Woodrow USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. R. K. "Bob" Sheehan USN (Ret.) Cort. Sec'y, Edward H. "Ed" Dawson, Jr. 6601 Howie Ct., Camp Springs. Md. 20748

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The final results of the ninth annual Class Picnic were submitted by our "Old ReUable" Howie Hall.

Last August at Charlie McLean's in Deale, Maryland, 43 of our Classmates gathered to enjoy the festivities. A total of 114 attended. Among the 'firsttime' attendees were Ray Pavia, John PhiUips, Steve Ramos, George Rice, Bill Schulden and Hal Wood.

We were all honored by the presence of Navy's new varsity football coach, George Chaump who was inducted as an honorary member of the Class and indoctrinated by Charlie McLean in the fine art of Maryland Crab Eating!

The Letterhead reads . . . Woodrow Interruitional Ltd. The message from Fitz is: You never know where Classmates will show up!

The enclosed picture is of Lois and Jerry Knimweide with me and Faye taken at a Spring Garden Party at the Woodrow Wilson House on "S" Street in Washington, D.C. Lois is House Manager at Oatlands Estate in Leesburg. Virginia, and I am Chairman of the Friends of Woodrow Wilson House.

Both houses are properties of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Faye and 1 have just retumed from a business trip to Yugoslavia and England. Yugoslavia is beautifiil and we hope toretumsoon. We enjoyed Belgrade on the Danube River and Dubrovnic on the Adriatic Sea. But. the reason for saying all this is to say again what a small world it is and that our super Classmates are scattered all throughout this wonderfiil world. When we got to London 1 called Linda and Ned Hogan. and Sherry and Ed Martin. They all live in and about London. Didn't get together with the Hogans since their phone machine atmounced that they were moving to another "Flat.'

However, we were lucky to see the Martins. Before Faye and I went to Bath for several days 1 called Ed. He said that he was about to leave for a two-day Shipmate, October 1990

business trip in Rome and Milano, He was nice enough to offer us genuine Classmate hospitality on his return from Italy. He offered to drive over lo Bath [110 miles] with Sherry to pick us up, tour the England countryside and deliver us back to the Royal Air Force Club in London. We naturally accepted and received the 'Royal Treatment!' The Martins arrived in a snazzy new Jaguar just as we were checking out of our 'Bed and Breakfast' Inn. The day had commenced . . . the tour was on! First stop . . . a little village in Wiltshire, tucked away in the restful countryside where we had coffee at Castle Combe, a delightfully, elegant adventure.

On our journey back to London, next stop . . . the Waterside Inn on the River Thames in the little town of Bray. For the next several hours we dined at one of the very best French restaurants in the world . . . a must for anyone out there who considers himself to be a true gourmet or connoisseur.

By the way, reservations are normally made several months in advance at the Wayside Inn. but somehow Ed Martin happened to get the best table in the house right on the porch overlooking the river.

During our conversation I mentioned to Ed that Faye and I would have enjoyed the 'Royal Toumament" [An annual Military Show that has played for 110 years], but that they were sold out for all remaining performances. Well, you guessed it, Ed made a 'phone call' and the next night we viewed the performance from the Royal Enclosure!' Half way through this magnificent experience I leaned over to Faye and whispered, "Don't tell anyone, but 1 think Ed may have a little influence in this town."

My message is this . . . Our Classmates can make things happen! If I were not in the Class of '54, we would never have enjoyed our trip the way we did . . . thanks of course to the generosity of our dear friends. Sherry and Ed Martin!!! [PS. Ed is currently Director of European Development for the Xerox Corp. with offices near London, England] We hope to see everyone at the tailgates during the football season. Don't forget to make reservations for our Class Dinner. Homecoming Weekend, October 27th, at the Annapolis Hotel (where we had our 35th last year) . . . Contact Looie Jordan who is coordinating . . . Fitz.

Thank you, Fitz, for your informative and interesting input to our column. When you talk about 'small world' in the mail this week 1 received a letter from San Jose, Costa Rica from our Classmate, Julio Andrade.

Martins and Woodrows in London Dear Classmates: I congratulate you for the outstanding initiative of joining together the Class at this stage of our lives and careers. I request to be part of ' '54 Class Act Inc.' People like you with a highly technical education, honorable men with great intemational experience are needed all over the world . . . especially in the third world nations.

Let me dream a little . . . We are a family . . .

Four years together at the Academy, 24 hours a day, reading the same books, eating the same food, under the same regulations makes us more than brothers no matter where we came from. That is why, when we attend a Homecoming at the Academy we feel so great and we always find so short those wonderful days of unforgettable memories. At this stage in our lives, when our blood family starts disintegrating, when society closes the opportunities of work because of competition it is time to change the routine way of living and to look for a new way of life where we can use all our assets and our Spiritual Family: the Class of '54. Most of you are planners, organizers, executives so let us get together and organize a project for us for the rest of our lives . . . The facts are: 1) Costa Rica has a very favorable law for retired people. This beautiful country is small, peaceful with many rivers and two oceans. It has good climate and communications with land available along the beaches. Medical services and facilities are also good.

2) President Bush, on 27 June 1990, announced to the world the plan to establish 'The Americas Initiative,' 1. .'ree trade zone throughout the hemisphere to increase theflowof capital for investments, etc.

3) Since the world financial agencies are located in the Washington, D.C, area major decisions are decided there.

4) Costa Rica needs capital . . . and technically oriented, honorable and experienced personnel interested in a challenge in project development! I am open to ideas and input from any of you who would entertain the establishment of a ' '54 Class Act' vacationing village for retirement in Costa Rica. I should like to volunteer as the 'in-country' representative for this project, but I need a Washington, D.C, coordinator. Contact me: Julio Andrade Cevallos, PO. Box 5954, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Telephone Nos: 30-7663, 30-7052, 58-3694.

Smokey Gard has forwarded me a video cassette tape of Bob Herres' formal retirement ceremonies, well produced, about 90 minutes in length. If you were there and/or want a copy 1 will reproduce and mail to you . . .

This seems to be intemational month for our column. Ted Fekula writes from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: My wife, Geri, son John and I are back in the

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Mideast again. My company, Interdevco, was contracted to tum around a troubled program in Saudi Arabia. Peace Shield is a multi-billion dollar command, control communications and intelligence air defense program. Ted may be contacted through his office at PO. Box 56880, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia.

Perhaps you may have been confused when reading the luly-August Class colunm of Shipmate. I submitted four pages which were printed out of order.

The pages were inadvertentiy printed with the middle two pages reversed [1-3-2-4].

It was a pleasure meeting with Navy's new football coach at the picnic in August. Coincidentally, as I was finishing off this article tonight I saw George Chaump interviewed on TV and was very impressed with his positive approach to a winning season this year. In fact I'm going out fuUy at tiiis time [midAugust] and predicting that when you read this article in October tiiat Navy will be UNDEFEATED!!!

Support your Naval Academy, support Navy football . . . show up at the games if you live in the area!

Warm personal regards to all of you . . . E d .

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heart surgery. We'll see you both at the 40th.

Ingrid and Al Kozischek dropped a card from an alpine village in Bavaria. They were winding up a three-week tour of Thrkey, Greece, Italy and Germany. It will be interesting to hear about their trip at tiie 35tii.

More news received from Carl Strang: Look who's a candidate for Lt. Govemor of Florida. It was a pleasant surprise toreadabout our own Rip Wieler throwing his hat in the ring. Talk about courage! Rip is taking on an incumbent Governor with a seven miUion dollar war chest in the September 4 G.O.P primary.

Small World Department: As a search committee member looking for a new rector for our local Episcopal parish, I noticed that one of the names most highlyrecommendedrang a bell in my memory: it was Father Bruce Newell, our very own Classmate, former Chinfo and retired Rear Admiral.

Unfortunately for St. Paul's Church, Winter Haven, Father Bmce had already accepted a call to another parish.

It will be good to see everyone at our 35th. I particularly want to see Leo Keating and Jim Carr, so 1 can apologize in person for waiting so long to answer their letters.

At his retirement ceremony on 7 August at the Washington Navy Yard, RAdm. T. R. M. (Tom) Emery began his remarks by quoting Lewis Carroll.

Pres., Capt. John W. Renard USN (Ret.) Cort. Sec'y, Capt. Thomas G. Kiefaber USN (Ret.) 10522 Bimham Rd., Great Falls, Va. 22066 A good time was had by all at our 35th Plebe Summer Reunion held at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club on 28 July It was a "Plumly Special" featuring diimer, dancing and much reminiscing. Twenty-one Classmates with wives and guests attended with many down from the D.C.-Aimapolis area. In attendance were: Sharon and Kirk Rowe, Betty and CUf Shumaker, Bumpsy and Ace Davis, B. J. and Ed Straub, Pat and Paul Sutherland, Joanne and John Streit, Gale and Tom Emery, Lucy and Hank Mustin, Peggy and Hugh Webster, Esther and Bob Galvin, Alice and Don Sturtz, Anne and Ted Parker, Karen and Pat Taylor, Carol and Carl Vogel, Pat and Bill Renu, Sibyl and Charley Plumly, Virginia Wyman and Ray Hine, Gwen and Frank Farino, Jean and Dartel Westbrook and John Foran.

Get well wishes go out to Don Heckman and Kuch Kucera who will miss our 35th Reunion due to

35th Plebe Summer Reunion

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"The time has come, tiie Watus said, . . ." and ended by honoring the Naval Service and those shipmates who had their hand on the helm while he steered through a highly successful Navy career. Tom was honored by the remarks of LGen. T. D. Rodgers, USA, Director, Defense Communications Agency and was gently "roasted" by his close friend, RAdm. Pete Conrad USN (Ret.) '53. Twenty Classmates attended, including four of the seven '55 flag officers remaining on active dutyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;VAdm. Jack Baldwin, John Nyquist, and W. D. (Bill) Smith and RAdm. John Weaver. Tom and his lovely wife Gail will be making tiieir home (at least, temporarily) at: Box 208, Hedgesville, W.Va. 25427.

Gary Snyder wrote in from Pottstown, Pennsylvania: My track record in writing for the Class colunm is not so good but the urge is upon me!

I was invited to the Current Strategy Forum at the War College in June, and as Margo and I passed through Mystic, Connecticut, we exited 1-95 to find a telephone to call Pat and Don Linehan. Don answered. He said he was home having a late lunch and had to get back to work. Pat was in Colorado visiting one of their children, so we were unable to get together. Don said that they had been in Hawaii for six weeks and had just retumed. Sounds to me as if they are having a great year!

Margo and I sat close to the front during the first address at the Current Strategy Forum. Thefirsttwo rows werereservedfor flag officers and we thought that the back of one head looked familiar. At the break I followed it out to the coffee and doughnuts and found that it was Tom Emery. Gail was with him too. Tom said he was due for a career change this Summer. (He said I should not refer to it as retirement!)

Later during the fonmi, I visited Bill Tm-cotte in his office. Bill is the Chairman of the National Security Decision Making Department and has been since about 1973. He and Joan say that hving in Newport is great.

Robm Pirie is also on the staff at the War College. I did not get to see or talk to him, however.

There wasn't very good advance planning on my part.

Nothing exciting has happened to me lately. I retired a second time in 1989 and all I am doing now is managing Coventry Security Systems, a company which I founded about five years ago.

Keep those cards and letters coming.

Ray Hine, Hugh Webster, Tom Emery Shipmate, October 1990

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Co-chairmen, Class Executive Committee Capt. James W. Blanchard, Jr. USN (Ret.) LCol. R. H. Lyle USAF (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. P. C. Peterson USN (Ret.) 13007 Clarion Rd., Fort Washington, Md. 20744 Thanks to Bob Keller from down in Aiken, South Carolina, I received a Nuclear Regulatory Commission news release stamped in big bold letters "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" and dated 1 December 1989. It only took until mid-Iuly to get to Maryland, but the purpose of this column is to spread the word, not to criticize the U.S. Postal Service. Bob reports that anotiier of our classmates has made it to the BIG TIME. Jim Taylor has been appointed as Executive Director of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He is now tiie chief staff official of the NRC, managing tiie day-to-day operations of the agency and reporting directly to the Commission.

Prior to joining the NRC Jim was in the Office of Naval Reactors, after serving 20 years as an Engineering Duty Officer in tiie Navy Nuclear Program. In his current position, Jimbo is now in charge of the NRC with safety and regulaJim Taylor tory responsibility for all tiie licensed commercial nuclear power plants in this country. In the words of the Chairman of the Commission, Kenneth Carr "Jim Taylor has done an outstanding job for the Commission in every position he has held. He has a broad technical background, a thorough knowledge of the NRC and its responsibilities, and the unanimous support of the Commission."

Jim joined the NRC in May 1980 and became Deputy Director of die Office of Inspection and Enforcement in 1983. In 1985 he became Director. This past year he received tiie Distinguished Senior Executive Award from President Bush. This is the highest award of the Federal Govermnent's Senior Executive Service.

Curtently on TDY at Savannah River directing the contractor efforts and DOE in restart training. Bob Keller is involved in giving exams to all supervisors and operators of the plant after he was instrumental in shutting it down. Permanentiy at DOE in Germantown, Maryland, Bob is trying to get their nuclear program on the straight and narrow path for safety. In Bob's words, "It isn't often that one gets a chance to fix something that has been very wrong for a long time and do it right." It looks like with two able, dedicated Classmates working the problem we shouldn't have another Three Mile Island fiasco.

The Class of 1956 Award winner for 1990 was Midn. Patrick Donald Flood of Golden, Colorado.

Patrick was Captain of the crew team and spent some time after graduation TAD to the Academy with the team. The award, a membership in the Naval Instimte, was presented by Doc Blanchard at the annual awards ceremony and a thank-you note has been received from Patrick who reminds us all to "pull for Navy."

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Pres., LCol. George F. Warren USMC (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Peerenboom USN (Ret.) 1003 Rachel Lane, Vienna, Va. 22180 There is very little news this month, and the most Shipmate, October 1990

significant piece we received is sad. Jim Poole writes: I would prefer to be writing you on a much more cheerful note; however, it is my sad misfortune to have to apprise you and the rest of our Class of the untimely death of Ian R. "Scotty" Crighton. Details have not been confirmed, but initial indications are that Scotty suffered a fatal stroke sometime about the 5th of August. At the time of his death, he was staying alone in his childhood home in Elyria, Ohio. Our Classmate, Bob Bowers, with whom Scotty was particularly close, and who had been passing through Elyria on the 9th or 10th, found Scotty.

Scotty had suffered an earlier stroke while with the Panama Canal Pilot Association, and that led to his retirement much earlier than planned. He was not in particularly good health since that time. His wife, Esther, and two sons by his first marriage, William and James, are carrying out Scotty's wish to be cremated and have his ashes scattered at sea.

In keeping with his wishes, there are no funeral or memorial services being held.

1 am particularly saddened by Scotty's death, as is John Yarbrough. I roomed with Scotty for four years at the Trade School; John joined us for the last three of them. Scotty was a special person and one who loved the sea more than anything else in his life (except, perhaps his boys William and James). He was a very independent, sometimes irascible person, but a better friend one could not have. While he was short of height, he was long on heart and fight.

He chose to live as he did, so no soul-searching should be done by anyone to ponder 'what might have been.'

John Yarbrough, Dave Rosser, Steve McKean and 1, along with oiu' wives, are going to gather at the McKeans' in Anchorage, Alaska on the 20th through 26th of August. Scotty and Esther were to have joined us. We'll still be celebrating and 'having a ball' because we know that is what he would have wanted us to do. But, part of the celebration will be devoted to the life of Scotty Crighton and the joy he brought to our lives. We sure will miss that httle 'gnome'!

of Alaska. Hopefiilly I'll have some pictures to include as proof that everything is well under control.

Bob Bowers had indeed called me to report Scotty's death. Bob had been conunuting back and forth from Washington to his wife's family home in Michigan through the Summer, and would stop in Elyria to visit with Scotty during these trips. Bob indicated that when he saw Scotty around the 4th of July, Scotty reported having been briefly hospitalized for a stroke just prior to tiiat. Scotty certainly was one of our saltiest Classmates, and all of us will miss him. Jack Martin, Joe Duffy and I all knew him before the Academy when we attended a small cram school in Annapolis. Scotty was in the Reserve at the time, so he was something of a mentor with respect to things nautical. On behalf of all of us, may I express the love and prayers of the Class for his family Bob Albertson passed along a note with the schedule of the Washington Chapter's social activities for the upcoming Ac Year. Here is a listing of them. Mark your calendars, and plan to attend. By the time this hits print, some of these will be history: 11 Sept.—Lunch, Hyatt Arlington.

9 Oct.—Lunch, Portofino's Xtal City.

27 Oct.—Homecoming Party, Rustic Inn, Annapolis.

27 Nov.—Army-Navy Lunch, Navy Yd. 14 Dec.—Christmas Dinner (w/wives), Navy Yd. Bob also passed along the reminder that the Class has the Northwest comer of the Stadium parking lot reserved for tailgate parties at the home games. Hope to see lots of Classmates at these functions.

A final and regrettably somber note. Many Classmates are now experiencing the departure of their children to the uncertainty of the Middle East. I'm certain I speak for all of us in offering our prayers and Godspeed to these young men and women (this too being a real first) as they take their tum defending our country.

"Give 'em Hell!"

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Pres., Capt. Paul A. Polski USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Col. Warren S. Walters USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Lane, Springfield, Va. 22151 (703) 321-9586 (H)

Scotty Plans to memorialize Scotty in some appropriate manner are not yet firm. We plan to purchase an honor chair in the Brigade Activities Center as a minimum. However, 1 am also looking into an appropriate endowment program with the Alumni Association's Mark T\izo to memorialize all my I5th Company Classmates who have passed away I will be in touch with 15th Company Classmates individually with respect to that issue. In the meantime, any Classmates who would like to contribute to an Honor Chair in memory of Scotty Crichton may send their tax deductible contribution to me, Jim Poole, RO. Box 64, Mount Vemon, Va. 22121.

Make checks payable to 'USNA Alumni Assoc.' I will insure they are used for the purpose intended and that any excess funds are turned over to the Class of 57 General Fund.

I will drop you a note on my return and report on how things are with the Class of 57 in the great state

A fearless correspondent leaps in where angels fear to tread and writes his column from the time perspective of the reader. From your perspective, it's early October, so some comments on the fortunes of the Navy football team during the first four games of the season would be appropriate. Something along the lines of "What a great start for the Navy team . . . four wins in a row! It has been a long time since we hit 1 October with a string of wins to cheer about.

The team is playing solid football for the new coach, and the Brigade really has a full head of steam up over the victories! Keep it up sailors, and . . . Beat Army!" From ray perspective, however, it's a hot night in the middle of August, and no one is thinking much about college football what with the activity taking place in the Persian Gulf. What the heck . . . why not go for it? The worst that can happen is to be totally wrong and have to be clubbed by Classmates with cliches such as "Egg on your face!," "Eat crow!," or "Couldn't even predict a sunset!" Well move over, angels, whilst one leaps.

What a great start for the Navy team . . .! (See preceding sentences.)

Now for the news, from anybody's perspective.

Lots of information arriving from the West Coast this time. To start off. The Class of 1958 was well represented at the June Week West activities held at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, where the host was our own RAdm. Ralph West (22nd Co), the Su-

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â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Ens. Qason commissioning perintendent of NPGS. A photo sent in by Nils Rueckert (6th Co) lets us all enjoy tiie dignified appearance of our celebrated Carmel Beach Carousing Crew. From left to right. Nils, Ralph West, George Segelbacher (9tii Co), Joe Moran (13tii Co), Bruce Bartels (7tii Co), Lee Mink (7th Co), Dave Allard (7tii Co), and Bill Schramm (17th Co). Ralph, George, Lee, Dave and Bill all live in tiie Monterey Bay area, while Nils lives in Camarillo, near Los Angeles, and Bmce and Joe live in the San Francisco Bay area. They were accompanied to Monterey by their ladies, who voted not to be pictured with the Carousers. For Bev and Nils Rueckert, the Friday reception was an aimiversary visit, as they were mar64

right husband, it is easiest to say tiiat in the picture are Betty Araeson, JoAnn Bellows, Laura Cook, Layne HalUday, Marge Hernandez, Pat Moran, and Mkni Schramm. Your letters of correction are eagerly awaited!

The photo of two men examining a shell crater has a perfectly rational explanation. A water pipe broke and was leaking under the concrete slabfloorof Nils Rueckert's Califomia home. Being a former Naval officer, he immediately recognized it as a leak, and proceeded to call the dry land equivalent of ship fitters to come out and destroy his slab, rip up his pipes, and replace all of the above with the 90's equivalent products. No sooner had the shipfitter completed his work tiian the Executive Director of tiie American Society of Naval Engineers, Chuck Smith (20th Co) arrived from his office in Washington, D.C. (acmally Alexandria, Virginia, but tiiat address doesn't have tiie same clout factor!) to inspect the completed work.

Finding the concrete still somewhat damp, he certified the work as satisfactory witii his customary seal, " '58 is Great!" At least that's the way NUs tells it. Be sure to notify Chuck if you have any shipfitting or concrete work being done so he can schedule his travels appropriately.

One couple that schedules their travels appropriately are Janice and Pat Flood (6th Co). While it was broiling hot in their Phoenix, Arizona, home and breaking heat records last July, Pat decided to put on his Navy sweater. This tumed out to be a cool move, because he was on vacation in Switzerland, Germany and Austria at the time. The photo was taken at tiie Jungfrau in Switzerland, a couple of thousand feet below the 13,668-foot summit. Pat reports that he will be commencing his 26th season of college football officiating for the Pac-10 League. When you are watching those games on television, look for Pat. He'll be the guy in the striped shirt!

A press release from Pacific Gas and Electric out Califomia way announces the election of Benjamin F. Montoya (5th Co) as Vice President of the Sacramento Valley Region by PG&E's Board of Directors.

Ben is the manager of the PG&E Sacramento Division, having joined the corporation last November after retiring as the Chief of Civil Engineers and Commander of the Naval Faculties Engineering Command. All this because his best academic standing 1/c year was in Skinny! Congramlations, Ben! The Floods in Switzerland Got a new address yet?

From down Mexico way comes an update on the doings of Jim Clement (19th Co). His service with the Commerce Department has moved him from Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Mexico City, where he is now in his second billet. He has moved from being the Trade Promotion Officer at the U.S. Trade Center to become the Commercial Attache at the U.S. Embassy. Jim intends to retire in 1992 and Uve in Guadalajara, where his son-in-law is from. He says the latch string is out for any '58ers who want to see colorful Mexico! Just go to the Embassy and ask for Seiior Jim. A chance encounter at a Nevada State Society gathering in Washington, D.C, resulted in the unAt June Week West covering of news on our Classmate Roy Clason (23rd Co). Roy and his wife, Carol, live at Zephyr Cove, ried in tiie NPGS Chapel 22 years ago tiiat night.

Nevada, which is on Lake Tahoe. He is still an aviaOther activity in Northem Califomia found the tor, flying for United Airlines on the Pacific route, members of the San Francisco Bay area outpost of the Class of '58 gatiiering for a social evening,flyingthe commuting from Tahoe down to San Francisco to start his runs. The younger generation of Clasons, Class flag proudly over the fault lines. Dave AnderTlira and Roy Ir., called Zephyr Cove home for a long son (9tii Co) was a leading party animal for this occaenough period of time to qualify as Nevadans, and sion, and provided two photos of the party. One picthat's how the younger Roy ended up at a Nevada picture of the guys, left to right are Dave, Bill Schramm, RAdm. Jesse Hernandez (3rd Co), John nic in Washington, chatting with a retired Marine who tumed out to be a '58 Classmate of his father.

Halliday (6th Co), Joe Moran, Gerry Bellows (18th Co), and Jan Cook (15th Co). The picture with wives The upshot of the meeting was a great picture of Carol and Roy at the corrmiissioning of Roy Jr. as an (shown) contains the same gentlemen, surrounded by a bevy of beautiful '58 ladies. As there was no fool- Ensign, USNR. on tiie 19 May 1990. Roy Jr. works as proof way of cortectly pairing the wives with the a Policy Director for OSHA in the Department of LaShipmate, October 1990

bor in D.C. when he's not wearing his uniform. Congratulations to the Clason family on bringing another fine addition to the Navy!

'58 Trivia: Virginia, D . C , and Maryland provide the present addresses for 252 members of the Class of 1958, some 30% of the remaining Class. In the past, we have mentioned that many members of the Class were featured in the old TV series. Men of Annapolis.

Those that didn't make it onto the video screen can probably be found in a commercial "photo story" book that was published in 1956. Still got your copy?

Name that book! Hasta tuego. WSW

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Pres., VAdm. Francis R. Donovan USN Chairman, Ex. Comm., Cdr. Lloyd H. Adams USN (Ret.) Con. Sec'y, Capt. John A. Butterfield USN (Ret.) c/o National Fimess Leaders Association 14800 Conference Center Dr., Suite 401 Chantilly, Va. 22021 Hello '59ers!

I begin with a letter from one of the great success stories in our Class, J. P. London: 1 was sorry to miss last year's 30th Reunion and Homecoming, but 1 was in the hospital in Oklahoma City with a case of diverticulitis. Hopefully I'll be there for "35." if not sooner.

1 also wanted to let my friends and Classmates know that things have changed again for me at CACI as the enclosed package describes. Time certainly marches on.

Please give my bestregardsto all the '59-ers and you might mention as well that Lee Bryan ('59) joined me in early 1989 as CACl's senior vice president and director of strategic technology applications.

Rise and Shine with '59!

Here's the official "Info Bulletin"/resume released

by CACI Intemational. Congramlations, Jack, and many thanks for keeping us posted, and for your tremendous support of the class and USNA!!

Dr. J. P London has been elected by CACI Intemational Inc.'s Board of Directors to the position of Chairman of the Board effective 26 April. Dr. London has served as CACl's President and Chief Executive Officer since July J R London 1984, He has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1981. Dr. London, 53, has been with CACI since 1972, holding various executive positions since 1976. In April 1987, Dr. London received the 'Alumni of the Year Award' from the George Washington University's School of Government and Business Administration.

His career includes service as a Naval Aviator in Fleet Aviation Squadrons during the early 1960's. He retired from the Reserve in 1983 as a Captain, having been a Commanding Officer of a Reserve unit in Washington, D.C. We have many Classmates doing well in the corporate world, to wit Gene Morgan. His Southem Califomia Edison folks sent out this news release: H. E. (Gene) Morgan of El Toro elected to the position of vice president and site manager at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station . . . He has been station manager at San Onofre since 1985. He joined Edison's San Onofre engineering staff in 1970 following 11 years of service in the Navy, which included four years aboard nuclear submarines. He has held a number of managerial positions at the nuclear generating station in his 20-year career, including station superintendent and operations Shipmate, October 1990

manager Morgan and his wife, Becky, have two children, Kelly Jean, 24, and Mark, 21.

Received a change of command/retirement invitation from old friend and fellow upstate New Yorker (back when we received our appointments to Canoe University in 1955). John R. Ives, Commander Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command and Naval Construction Battalions, PacFlt was relieved by RAdm. Jack E. Buffington, CEC, USN, on Friday 17 August at Pearl Harbor. Well done to the Ives!! Enjoy your retirement!!

At last '59 DC area lunch Bill Garrett spoke. He provided an update on the new Plebe Class, can you believe the Class of '94—wow! Also Bill commented on the state of the current investigations that have kept USNA in the news of late. Marty Finerty has done a great job orchestrating a football section/ good seats for '59. Also, he has "bought" two season tickets for '59ers passing through town who want to attend the game and sit with some fellow '59ers. Call Marty to check on availability at (301) 849-2502.

Phil Powers will have done a superb job hosting the '59 Summer bash at his place and shepherding the gang "thru the fence and thru the woods" (just not an "over the river" situation for '59ers to cope with, and after a couple of toddies, no amount of sea legs would help some kindred spirits). Folks were to gather 19 August at Powers, and venture over to Wolf Trap for an evening concert.

Got a note from Walt Wynn, now at 4901 N. Buffalo Drive in Beverly Hills, Fla. 32665. He, like other Classmates, are still troubled by the Company photograph snafu that occurred for the reunion.

Please know that a few Classmates are trying to unscramble this mess. Those of you who have your photos are indeed lucky!

Here's an update on 2nd company-mate Dan Branch, now a Coloradan: 1 wanted to say hello, congratulate you on the new job, and to let you know what Sheila and I are up to.

I have taken a job with EG&G which is the company operating Rocky Flats near Boulder, Colorado.

We are planning to move from Annapolis to Boulder at the end of June. 1 suspect we will be in the new house mid-July time frame. We look forward to living in Colorado and want all to know that the 'Welcome Mat' will be out. Classmate Bob Morgan is here with the same company. We will see how much we miss being near 'salt' water. Please pass the word of our whereabouts.

I hope that all is going well and that you are adjusting well to civilian life. Best of luck and come to see us when you can. I know that you enjoyed your tour at USAFA. 555 Apollo Drive, Boulder, Colo.

80303-5002 (W) 303-966-4663.

I want to share a wonderful letter from our former Commandant (back when we were Midshipmen . . . surely your memory bank has not failed you that much!): Dear Capt. Butterfield: Perhaps you have the following item already, for the column, but if not, I submit it as grist for your mill. On 19 May 1990, my son, Allen M., Jr ("Al" to all his classmates) graduated from George Washington University Law School. He stood #1 in his class; and at the National Law Center Commencement ceremonies, he was awarded the Bureau of National Affairs Law Smdent Award—an award made by the Dean of the school 'to an outstanding Senior.'

All in the family were present, with ill-concealed pride in Al's achievement—which he now adds to his Ph.D. Al will retire this month from the National Science Foundation after some 25 years there. He will join the Washington, D.C, Law Firm of Wiley, Rein, and Fielding later this Summer, after a wellearned vacation in eastern Europe. With all good wishes to '59,1 am. Sincerely, Al Shinn '32.

Thank you very much. Admiral Shinn, for ensuring that your modest son, Al, did not let us overiook a fantastic accomplishment. WELL DONE to the whole family!

I shall close with a report from Pat Schnauffer who is leaving the great northwest for England. Some of the report was published in an earlier column when Pat talked about his old BuUis Prep buddies: It seems that no sooner do you get one class graduation of major importance observed, then another one pops up. In May of 1955, a mere 35 years ago, a fairly good size group of future '59ers graduated from Bullis Prep before heading to Annapolis for Plebe Summer.

As far as I can remember, 47 of us from Bullis started in 1955 and 25 graduated in 1959 with 22 left behind (as noted in the 1959 yearbook).

An interesting bit of class history. Paul Buda was an academic casualty as was Gary Hopps. Gary did become a Naval pilot and was killed in Vietnam around 1967. Tony Studds resigned, but is now a major general in the Marine Corps. Guy Curtis is ourflagofficer out of the Bullis class of 1955. Bruce Schick and I were high school buddies back in Frederick, Maryland. Bruce retired in 1979, having served in the diesel boats and working for ONI. An additional sidelight to the article is Bill Molnar and I were 'wives' at Bullis for a couple of years before joining the 18th Company.

Joni and 1 attended the Puget Sound Chapter USNA Alumni meeting with Nancy and Angus MacDonald the other day. Angus is looking well and enjoying retirement life. He is currently using his old 'recruiting command' skills for an employment placing firm in Seattle.

I am getting ready for an 18-month assignment with Boeing over in England, as part of the production flight test team on the British and French AWACS program. Joni and I will be living in Lincoln near RAF Warrington, which is east of Nottingham, while Iflyin England and France. I helped ferry the first airplane over the 4th of July. We plan to have a ball in Europe! Sincerely, Pat. Thanks, Pat and if where you're living causes you to act out "Robin Hood," remember your friends and give to the poor! A ride in the AWACS, a spot of tea in town with you, or a stop at your local pub. We can accommodate very easily! Til the next tale, RISE 'n SHINE

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Pres., RAdm. Donald V. Boecker USN Sec'y, Capt. Patrick H. Sullivan USNR 250 Meadow Rd., Santa Cruz, Calif. 95060 I can almost smell the goodies cooking at the tailgate party now. By the time this hits your bifocals, the 30th will almost be upon us. By all expectations, this will be a great wing-ding. We expect a large turnout which the Annapolis-Washington Chapter has done its best to prepare for. So whether you're fit or flabby, hirsute or hairless, toothsome or toothless we look forward to seeing your face. Be there or be square (gad, that's trite)!

Speaking of reunions, my old company, the 6th, has had two mini-reunions this Summer in preparation for the biggie. One was held in June at Annabelle and Don Foery's home in Annapolis and the group picture which resulted has just shown up in my mail.

In his letter forwarding the picture, Don Foery asked Do yourecognizethese guys after 30 years? This picture was taken at a mini get-together at my house in June which tumed out to be a lot of fun. After talking with the attendees and doing some research, 1 have compiled an incomplete list of service, etc. for our Company which shows we spanned the range of possibilities in our professional careers. Oiu- service time ranged from none (one of us was medically ineligible for commissioning) to 16 guys who spent 20 or more years in the Service as either Regulars or Reserve. The following are some data which profile our Company's Service careers: Grade Regular Reserve 0-6 0-5 0-4

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6th Company As for civihan accomplishments, three of our Companymates fly for the airlines, eight of our Company attended graduate school, producing one Ph.D., three lawyers, two graduate engineers and two MBA's. We have contacted virtually everyone in the Company and we know for sure that 27 of the living 33 Classmates will attend. Not a bad count!

Out here in Oz we held the West Coast 6th Company mini in August at a restaurant high above the San Francisco Bay just yards from the San Andreas Fault (we like to live dangerously). In attendance were Jackie and John Blum, Gerty Hill (with soonto-be-spouse Caroline), Jack Newman, Spence Cleveland and Pat Sullivan. Lots of good food, good laughter and tall stories. Everyone there was looking forward to the maxi reunion in Annapolis!

In the mailbag this month is a call from Gary Chew in New England. Gary, you will recall, spearheaded the Class effort at the Commissioning of tiie USS NORMANDY (CLG-60). Gary had noted some months ago that Shipmate neglected to print the names of our Classmates under the group picture taken by Normandy's bow.

That's it for this month sports fans, not much mail.

I expect everyone is holding back on their news and stories in anticipation of the chance to tell it all in person. I mean, why waste a good tall story in print when you can stretch it out better in person? In closing, and in case I haven't said, I have very much enjoyed mytimeas Class Sec and hope it has worked for you while being enjoyable for me.

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Pres., Capt. James Luper USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Roger Onorati USN (Ret.) 2907 Springlake Dr., Davidsonville, Md. 21035 Here it is October and our 30th Reunion is but a memory. The opportunity to have seen many of our Classmates we only see once in a while always makes these big reunions very special. The fun was only slightly diminished by the absence of those that could not attend. Hank Hahn excluded. 1 think it's appropriate to publicly acknowledge and thank all our Classmates and their wives who donated their time and effort toward making our 30th Reunion a reality.

The chairman, Warren Hoppe, who stepped into the breach after running the 25th Reunion, and decided he would try to get it right this time, ably led and coordinated the rest of us misfits to bring the 30th in a year ahead of schedule and on budget. The members of the Class executive committee, Jim Luper, Jack Stevens, Bob McLaughlin, Bob Westfall, Jon Barr, Bill Straight, and Bob Hofford coordinated the myriad details involved in an event of this magnittide and still managed to remain on speaking terms with each other. The volunteers like John Lecornu, (lodging), Tim Dugan (Sunday brunch). Bill Hartman (registration), Dave Stem (presentation ceremony program). Bud Byrne (tracer of lost persons).

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Jane Westfall and Ceil Wasserman (memorabilia), helped the reunion committee members immensely.

And of course, the Supe himself, Virg Hill, did much by cutting through the red tape to make the schedule of eventsflowsmoothly, and for once again bravely and graciously volunteering Buchanon House for the cocktail party before the formal dinner.

Thanks to all of you and anyone else I might have failed to mention for your help. Now that it's over, we should all take a deep breath or two to recall the good memories and recover from the hangovers and the surprise wildmans (or is it wildmen?), and get ready to start planning for the 35th Reunion which could occur anytime during the next 4, 5 or 6 years . . . take your pick.

MAIL CALL. I received a nice letter from Susan McCoy, the secretary of the Color Girl Association in which she enclosed a picture of our Color Girl, Elizabeth Goldstein taken at the Color Girl Reception held at the Alumni House last May 26th. If anyone can identify the elderly man fondling her, please let me know as Elizabeth's husband has asked me to track him down.

'6rs Color Girl and "Old-what's-his-name" Sandy Mock's wife Andi writes: In the 20 years Sandy was in the Navy, we only had the opportunity to make visits to the Academy when he was stationed in South Carolina from 1971-1975. We know there are many changes, and we are looking forward to seeing them, as well as the chance to see many old Classmates and friends.

We have been living back in Sandy's hometown area of Branswick, Georgia. We have been, for the pastfiveand a half years, operating an lOA grocery store on St. Simons Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a heavenly place. We are looking forward to the reunion.

Raese (Suitcase) Simpson finally sent a longpromised note.

Have been wanting to write you a long letter, but never seem to get it done. (Should do more short ones.) My Navy career was short. 1 was a plank owner on USS BAINBRIDGE (DLGN-25). She is currently on the hit list and will be decommissioned in the near future. After a tour with Defense Atomic Support Agency, I ended up in ComCivMidWest. 1 am currently president (responsible for all the bills) of my own pension administration company. Benefits of Missouri, Inc. Though located in St. Louis, we service clients all over the United States. Enough commercial.

Ann and I are empty nesters, and any Classmate wishing to book a room and cold beer can do so by calling at (800) 825-4334. Ann is currently standing next to me with just a towel onâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;duty calls again and again. Just ask her Thanks for the update. Suitcase. It's good to know

your hormones are still functioning, however, talk is cheap. I require pictures, or at the very least a verification from Ann as to the authenticity of your braggadocio and a report on whether or not the mission was successful before I put your name in consideration for entry into the Master's Division of the Boomer's Hall of Fame.

SEEN AND HEARD AROUND TOWN. RAdm Arlie Campbell is back in confinement inside the Washington, D.C. beltway as Vice Director, Defense Communications Agency. It will be good to have Bonnie back with us at the tailgaters. (Oh yes, Arlie too.) Arlie was given a big round of applause by all Classmates present and accounted for at the Class luncheon in August when it was announced that he would be donning his second star the next day. Congrats from us all Arlie, on reenlisting for at least three more years.

Dick Ardavany reported that the infamous "Doctor Z," Bob Zaikan, consistent with past actions in keeping one step ahead of trouble has "shifted his flag" from Washington to San Diego. I have no details as to his whereabouts yet, but if you read this.

Bob, drop me a line and let me know what you're doing, and while you're at it maybe you can replace that book of mine. The Connoisseur's Book of the Cigar, your dog devoured after I lent it to you during my PCO Class underway on USS SARGO back in 1969.

The Washington area Class luncheon took place on 14 August and most of the talk centered on trying to guess what it was we were served for lunch. The consensus was that it resembled a never-before-released painting by Salvador Dali from sometime during his greenish-brown period, smelled like a Greek salad, and tasted like something unprintable. The only item on the plate that was readily identifiable was a black olive, obscenely positioned in the center of a mushy, light brown substance that had the look and consistency of quicksand. The attendees nearly unanimously agreed, they would sooner gargle a can of Drano than ever be served that dish again. The lone exception was Don Chinn, who after devouring his portion, not only polished off the plates of four Classmates sitting at his table, and much to their embarrassment also held his plate over his head to send out for seconds. The restaurant manager called his staff from the kitchen to give Don a big round of applause and then took pictures. Following the luncheon, our prez, Jim Luper, convened an emergency meeting of the Executive Committee who unanimously approved a resolution to remove Don's name from the local call tree.

We had one out-of-town visitor from San Diego, Chuck St. Laurent, who was in town trying to rustle up some funding and support for his program at NASSCO. I tasked Chuck with the unenviable task of trying to track down Hank Hahn, who was last sighted in Bully's West, a local saloon and body exchange near San Diego, by Bill Kraus a few months ago, but is now numbered among those missing in action.

Other luncheon attendees, in inverse order of Class standing as measured by their average grades over four years on the Applied Strength Test were: Dick Ardavany, Al Holifield, Mark Waggoner, Hal Morrison, Jim Rauth, Ned Wolfe, Dick Michaux, Rich DeRose, Warren Hoppe, Jim Luper, Artie Campbell, Andy Hamilton, Andy Anderson, Rod Bubeck, Jim George, Paddy Fitzpatrick (resplendent in a Kelly green tie), Dick Morgan, Bill Hartman, Howie Cann, Joe Kasales, Cliff Dunning, Bob Westfall, Ed Craig, Mike McMillan, John Momm, OIlie Oliver, Wayne Smith, Bob Glover, Jesse Stewart, Denny Sullivan, and Don Chinn.

UPCOMING LOCAL CLASS EVENTS. Class luncheon on Thesday, 9 October, at the Appian Way restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia, (hopefully we'll Shipmate, October 1990

have Chicken ala King or some other generally acceptable entree); the Class Christmas party on Saturday, 15 December. The time and place are still to be determined.

PARTING SHOTS. Now that the 30th Reunion is history it'stimeto get back to the basics, which translated means I'm going to need more inputs from all of you to keep this column interesting. "Oh no!" you're saying. "Here he goes reverting to form like all Corresponding Secretaries before him and begging for letters." Well that's simply not the case. "Groveling" would be a more appropriate term. The purpose of this column is to keep all you derelicts apprised of what's happening in the lives of our Classmates and families . . . their moves, promotions, exploits, other accomplishments, travels, retirements, deaths, and whatever other items of interest you might appreciate hearing about. I don't mind creatingfictionand I know I can get plenty of dirt on the guys here in the local area, but I know this column can be infinitely more interesting and have a much broader appeal if those of you I can't directiy spy on provide me inputs from wherever you are. It's easy to slip me a little tidbit or two once in a while. I don't require typewritten tomes. I'll happily accept postcards written with your crayolas, just give me some news so I can let everyone know what's going on with the members of the World's Greatest Naval Academy Class. 1 promise never to make up stories about you if you do.

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Pres. Ken MacKenzie Sec'y, Howard Pinskey PO. Box 3380, Annapolis, Md. 21403 Greetings from Annapolis.

Fall is settling in. Football is in full swing and Homecoming '90 is around the comer.

Don't forget to make reservations for our annual get-togetiier—#29 at ttie USNA Officers' Club following the football game. The date is Saturday, 27 October, time 1730, attire football casual. If you need information call me at (301) 974-1962 or Ken MacKenzie at (703) 620-4306.

Living Memorial Classmate Ed O'SuUivan sent us this beautiful story concerning our deceased Classmate Lou Grant.

A few weeks ago, our three youngest children and I were up in the Adirondacks. As we passed through the Lake George area, we stopped at a place called Canoe Island Lodge for overnight lodging. To my surprise, in a prominent place in the Lodge entry haU was a picture of our Classmate Lou Grant and a plaque adomed with a USNA seal and many names that I did not recognize. I inquired as to the significance of Lou's picture and was introduced to Jane Busch who with her husband Bill owns and operates the lodge. She related that for about six years prior to entering the Acadamy, Lou worked at Canoe Island Lodge every Summer and graduated from peeling potatoes and washing dishes to assistant chief.

In fact Lou was working at the lodge on the day he received notice of his delayed entry to the Academy.

Lou impressed everyone from staff to guests during those years with those personal qualities which certainly impressed us his Classmates as we got to know him. Jane and Bill Busch mentioned his integrity, his caring for his fellow man, his quiet patriotism and hid dedication to the task at hand.

When Lou was killed in an aircraft accident in 1967, Jane and Bill and the staff at Canoe Island Lodge, decided to establish a small scholarship award to be given to the Summer staff member who best exemplifies the qualities so evident in Lou. In addiiton, the selected staffer gets his or her name inscribed on the plaque in the entry hall. It is quite a thing to see this living memorial and the experience Shipmate, October 1990

this tribute to our Classmate in such an unexpected time and place. Bill and Jane Busch are not related to Lou but are simply trying to foster Lou's personal qualities in the young people they come in contact with today.

Bill and Jane are delightful hosts and 1 encourage any '62ers in the area to stop in and visit even if it is only for a few minutes. It was an uplifting experience.

Lou Grant's Memorial That's our Class news for this month. As you can see your input is greatly needed. Cards, letters, photos. And any other correspondence would be appreciated.

Until next time . . .

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Pres., LCol. Daniel A. Hitzelberger USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Michael H. Shelley 9915 Natick Rd., Burke, Va. 22015 This will be a short column, alas. I hope that's just because these are the Dog Days of Summer (today is 17 August) and most folks are preoccupied with vacations, crabgrass, and the annual back-to-school hassles. Even so, receiving only one letter in the past month makes me uncomfortable . . . Help!

From the West Coast comes yet another Phil Marsden-supplied change-of-command photo. This one was taken on the occasion of the completion of Joe Strasser's tour as Commander CruiserDestroyer Group Three. Phil reported tiiat it was a typically gorgeous San Diego day and the ceremony was highlighted by a marvelous speech by Adm. Crowe, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, for whom Joe had been an Executive Assistant for several years prior to this job. In the picmre are Noriko and Denny Conley (en route to Okinawa to take command of Amphibious Group One), Barbara Strasser, Strasser's change of command

Phil, Joe, Jim DeFrancia (Joe's USNA roommate), Jerry Harken, Mickey Mays, and someone's aide. As previously reported, the Strassers moved to Newport where Joe is now President of the Naval War College.

His deputy is our Classmate Clyde Van Arsdell.

The Class of 1963 is maintaining its presence at the Naval Academy. Don McCrory became C O . of Naval Station Annapolis earlier this Summer. Denver Key has succeeded Vince Gilroy as Director of the Division of Mathematics and Science. Vince is now the Commanding Officer of the NROTC Unit at tiie University of Oklahoma.

On 24 August Paul Tobin relieved Geoffrey Chesbrough '62 as Commander Naval Surface Group, Westem Pacific.

Washington-Annapolis area Classmates and thett ladies assembled for the aimual Summer doldrums party at the Bethesda Officers' Club on 10 August.

Thanks to Shelley and Cole Lindell for handling the arrangements. Among those present were Bob Harper, Jim Ring, Steve Duncan, Mel Bunnell, Forest Siburt, Satch Baumgart, Bob Lagassa, Bill Hughes, Tom O'Brien, Spencer Johnson, Frank Holmes, Dave Oliver, Cole Lindell, Joel Gardner, Jeff Miles, Bob Forster, George Fister, Gerry Mulholland, Mario Fiori, and yours truly (If Phil Marsden had been there we would have a photo to use with this report . . . We East Coasters are still behind the power curve when it comes to photojoumalism. I'll try to make some improvements in our future Class columns; help from any of you will be gratefully accepted!)

PLEASE check in with a letter, post card, or a phone call. I haven't heard from you in quite a while.

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Pres., Capt. Thomas J. Swartz USNR Corr. Sec'y, Robert L. Gault c/o Allen Photo Service 2800 Shirlington Rd. Arlington, Va. 22206 Well Guys . . . if it hadn't been for Bernie Maguire, there wouldn't be an article this month. All those great letters we had for the last two issues have passed into history and it's back to "business as usual." In view of this revolting development, I am invoking the designated writer rule! Will the following eight "designees" please answer the call and send in some news: 1st Company, Bruce Abel; 2nd Company, Phil Labatte; 3rd Company, J. T. Andrews; 4th Company, Dick Gibson; 5th Company, Charlie Culbertson; 6th Company, Dave Walsh; 7th Company, John Howland; 8th Company, Roger Lunde.

There are still a whole lot of designated writers from the first set who have failed to heed the call.

Come on gang—I know there are any number of you who have thought about writing, but have just lacked that last little bit of gumption to push you over the edge and make you do it. Then again, it is August . . . the dog days claim a lot of victims, including corresponding secretary's mailbags.

Thanks to an alert Bemie Maquire and the Philadelphia Inquirer, we have a nice update on Kathleen and Keith Werner. Seems as though the Werners are now residing in Eversham, New Jersey. Keith is an engineer with General Electric in Moorestown, and Kathleen works as a nursing home administrator.

Their children, Kent and Katberine are both attending college.

The gist of the article dealt with the heavy tax burden in New Jersey and whether or not our elected officials have always told us the tmth. Keith, I can't believe a politician would ever allow a falsehood to cross his lips. I read George Bush's hps probably about the same time you did, and they obviously 67

blubbered out "No new taxes."

You notice however, his lips didn't say a single word about paying more of the old taxes.

It sounds like the Wemers are doing just fine.

Kathleen has just recuperated from pneumonia and both still have the energy to complain about taxes.

Things could be worse, Keith . . . you could live in Massachusetts, New York City, or, heaven forbid, Washington, D.C. Of course the mayor here in Washington has "cracked" down on old taxes and "snorts" at the mention of any new taxes.

Bemie has also forwarded an update on the Memorial Scholarship Fund. Requests for fimding for the 1990/1991 school year have been received from the following students: John Barsosky, Karen Beardsley, Sarah Griffis, Catiierine Hohan, Christine Holian, Kyle Mallas, Stephen Rodrick (Postgraduate student), and Leticia Smith. Requests are also expected from: Patricia Griffis, Phillip Hausmann, Gregory Hausmann, and Douglas Johnson.

The chairman of the Memorial Scholarship Fund recommended and the executive committee approved funding of $3,000 per smdent for tiie 1990-91 school year for a maximum of 10 students. Benue Maguire, Chairman, screened smdents for ehgibihty. Bill Sargent, Treasurer, issued checks to eligible students in August 1990.

Total donations received as of 24 July 1990 were $132,034.70. There have been 240 contributors from die Class of '64 (27% of 890) and tiie Dean Witter account balance at the end of June was $107,810.51.

Scholarship recipients in 1989/90, the school attended, their 1990/91 stams, and the dollar amount and years funded are: Karen Beardsley-University of Virginia, Sophomore, $2,500/1; Patricia GriffisMississippi State, Sophomore, $2,500/1; Sarah Griffis-Angelo State University (Texas), Junior, $3,500/2; Phillip Hausmann-University of California, Senior, $4,500/3; Christine Hohan-North Carolina State, Junior, $1,000/.5; Douglas JohnsonGeorge Mason University, Sophomore, $2,500/1; Melanie Johnson-University of Virginia, graduated, $4,500/3; Paul Mallas-William & Mary, Senior, $4,500/3; Stephen Rodrick-Loyola (Chicago), graduate student, $4,500/3; Leticia Smith-California State, Senior, $3,500/2.

The only other dollop of news I have to report is the retirement of Marcus Friedman who left active duty on 29 June 1990. Marcus was the commanding officer of the Naval Guided Missiles School at the time of his retirement and was reUeved by Leon King, Jr. Please restart those cards and letters folksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;don't force me into sniveling idiocy by having to report on Navy football. See you next month.

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Pres., Capt. Wyman Howard USN Sec'y, Cdr. Dave Anderson USN (Ret.) 7845 Bellakaren PL, La JoUa, CaUf. 92037 (619) 588-0281 (H): (619) 573-8944 (W) Brian Lantier, Managing Director of Peers & Co. Merchant Bankers, faxed me the following letter to the Class: Dear Dave, I have some good news and some bad news to report; I'll start with the bad news first. Coach Bilderback, at the age of 81, died in June. Wede, Doug Katz, Pete Gness and 1 represented '65 at Bildy's funeral. Although Bildy suffered from Alzheimer's, his son told me that Bildy knew about our Class" unprecedented gesture to support Navy Lacrosse.

Those of us who knew him well unanimously loved this man like a father or uncle. Needless to say, we'll miss him and mourn his passing.

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Oass' response to support Lt. Glen Miles who significantly contributed to Team USA's winning the 1990 World Lacrosse Championship. Wede has nearly 100 orders for shirts so far; some are particularly noteworthy Our NFL Hall of Famer came across generously as he always does for Navy. For those of you who weren't aware, Bildy tried in earnest for a long time to convince Rog to abandon baseball and play Lacrosse. John Lazzaretti and Nick Gtover each sent a check for $100. We're sorry to hear Nick will not be able to be with us in Annapohs to celebrate our 25th. We look forward to seeing Laz. On the humorous side, Wede and I were puzzled

by W. H. "Bill" House's check! Either Bill forgot a zero or two. or he wanted only half a shirt. When you read this Bill, please call Wede with your preferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;top or bottom half? On the other hand, Wede thought you might prefer the right or left side!! In any case, we appreciate your support which is $15 more than we've received from hundreds of Classmates! Come on you late bloomers, send your $30 minimum contribution.

Obviously, the initial orders were insufficient to completely sponsor Glen Miles, let alone Navy's Head Coach, Bryan Matthews. Hence, I propose that we all order shirts to commemorate the U.S. victory over Canada in the finals and use the incremental fimds to estabhsh an aimual award memorial in Bildy's honor. We can shoot for a USNA award or a National Lacrosse award. Please indicate your preferences to Wede with your order for a shirt. Of course, we'd like to hear the thoughts of those who have already demonstrated their impeccable character through their early orders. We look forward to seeing you at Homecoming. Thanks for your generosity to help Glen and honor Bildy. Warm regards, Brian Lantier.

Brian also wrote that he hosted at his house in Marin in August over 20 Classmates to Hail Froggy Kristensen and pay a Farewell to Doyle Borchers.

Both Chip Seymour and Wyman Howard called me to inform the Class of the death of Curt Schildknecht who passed away in Alexandria, Virginia, on 4 August. Tom Murphy and Steve Fabry attended the service. I haven't received any additional details from tiie Alumni House yet but look for a Last Call item on Curt in tiie next Shipmate. On a brighter note. Chip gave me the names of the '65 offspring who are in the midst of Plebe Summer at USNA as part of tiie Class of 1994. They are Dave Dutrow (Son of Sam), Harry Fulton (son of Harry), lack Hawver (son of Jack) and Tom Moniger (son of Ed). Chip is having tons of fun as a big-time fimdraiser for the Academy.

You all should have received by now tiie latest update on the 25tii from Pete Gness. If you still owe Pete a balance for the Homecoming Package, I entreat you to get it into him as soon as you can. To save you looking up Pete's address, it is 3966 Woods Edge Drive, Davidsonville, Md. 21035.

Dave Miller wrote to rejiort on the '65 Texas Reunion that I alluded to last month. I quote from Dave's letter, Texas reunion

Dear Dave, The Class of '65 celebrated the 25th armiversary of our graduation on 9 June with a party that was billed the Texas Reunion. It was hosted by Mariaime and Roger Staubach, Leahray and John Wroten, and Pat and Dave Miller at the Staubach home.

There were 41 Classmates and spouses in attendance from the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Lubbock and Corpus Christi areas. We had a band calling themselves the "Spiffys" and playing music ftom the '60s. A highlight was a Qass of '65 USNA Trivia Quiz (whichregrettablyI won't have room to reprint. Dave). Many Classmates did quite well so most must have studied their Reef Points'. We had a great time and it was a super warmup for October Sincerely, Dave Miller.

Following is a list of attendees: Jim and Joan Butier, Leon and Louise Chester, Tom and Blaine Craig, Neil and Terty Duarte, Courtiand Gray, Ed and Dottie Hlopak, Tom and Jane Howell, Brad and Deborah Jealous, Dennis and Charlotte Johnson, Paul and G. G. Marshall, Dave and Pat Miler, Tom Moore, Merritt and Ellen Nicewander, John and Lee Padgett, Gordon Peterson, Mike and Judie Reed, lerry and Jean Roach, Bob and Paula Shepherd, Roger and Mariarme Staubach, John and Nina Thompson, Billie and Linda Wieland, and John and Leahray Wroten. The second photo shows the Rog at the mike, flanked by John Wroten and Dave Miller.

Talked to Dick Scuba in July and pointed him to Pete Gness for info on the 25th. Dick is a very successfiil attomey, in private practice, living the good Ufe in Rancho Santa Fe and busy in civil, trial and real estate law in the San Diego area. Glen Weeks wrote to say that they are settied in their new home at 5/8 Parriwi Road, Mosman, New Soutti Wales 2088, Australia (612) 969-9113. Glen sez that Mosman is a north shore suburb of Sydney. Glen is recmiting and organizing a legal department to support Northem Telcom's activities in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand . . . in short, WestPac. Northem Telcom has a mail forwarding address for Glen and Bobbi: c/o Marie Maddix, NTWT, 200 Atfiens Way, Nashville, Tenn.

37228. Classmates are welcome at the Weeks' any time, and yes, they are still planning to make it to Homecoming.

Cowboy crooner

The rest of tiiis material comes courtesy of Jeff Lewis who continues to receive dozens of updates on Classmates whereabouts, job status, etc. for the next '65 Directory. Dave Bailey is at CinCPacFIt until 1992 or retirement, whichever comes soonest. His work phone is (804) 444-6681. Steve Fabry has reUeved Andy Waldron at USNA as head Pork Chop and has moved into Andy's old digs there. The Fabrys will overlap for one year in Annapolis with their daughter, Kristen, Class of '91. Steve sez that Andy took over as CO, Naval Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia, in August. Steve's new address is 9 Porter Road, USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402, (301) 267-2183. Bill Matton has changed jobs and is now die Comptroller for CinCLantFlt. His phone is (804) 444-6100. Tun Tedford is heading for CivLant in June 1991. Tom Young is also retiring in June 1991, completing 8'/2 years (a local record) with Insurv.

Lloyd Abbot has changed jobs from Deputy Director, Product Integrity, Office of Asst. SecNav (Research, Development and Acquisition) to Chief, Logistic Plans and Operations Division, HQ, U.S. Eastem Command, APO, N.Y. 09128.

My old roomie, Jim Taylor, is now installed as Commander, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Va. 23709-5000, AV 961-9333. Jim and Chris are hving in Quarters, in a wonderful and enormous house buih in 1824. Carl Spanger will have switched to CivLant by the time you read this, likely in die Tidewater area. Jim Roorbach is now Asst.

Chief of Staff, Communications and Electronics, NATO, Supreme Allied Commander, Atiantic, Norfolk, Va. 23511-6696, AV 565-3450, (804) 445-3450.

He'll be there until November 1992. Tim Kelley is retiring in August and planning to remain in La Jolla.

Wyman Howard is on his way to PreCom of USS ANZIO (CG-68) being built in Pascagoula. Expects to commission the ship in December. Suzy and kids to remain in Virginia. ANZIO will be homeported in Norfolk after commissioning. Jim Hart expects to leave his job as PMA for the Harrier program in 1218 months, and likely head for CivPac or CivLant. Ed Fickenscher retired in March and is now miming a consulting service for small businesses, laboring to move it from non-profit to profit. Craig Etka retired in December 1989 and is now a system engineer for McQ Assoc, Inc., 1551 Forbes Street, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, Va. 22405, (703) 373-2374; home phone is stiU (703) 720-1942.

John Burt sent Jeff and me a nice letter. I quote.

Just thought I would drop you a quick note to update you on my whereabouts. I really appreciate the work you do to keep us in touch with each other. In fact the impems for my writing today is a letter I just wrote to J V DeThomas. I used your (Jeffs) roster to find his address. He apparently wrote a letter to Aviation Week in April about children in airplanes. I missed the letter, but obviously several others did not. There are three letters in answer to his in the 6 April edition. You may have seen both, but it caught my eye, so I decided to write him and catch up a bit on the changes in each others' lives since he relieved me in England in 1983. Thanks. Anyway, back to my situation. 1 gave up my cotrunand at China Lake in August 1989 after three wonderful years. That was the greatest tour I have ever had. Fred Lentz was also at Naval Weapons Center as Chief Test Pilot for my entire tour He is retiring this Summer and staying in the area to work for a local computing firm. Before China Lake, I had been at NavAir for three years. I decided that nothing could match the NWC tour and the future did not look very exciting for a greying captain in the AEDO iVorld, so I decided to retire. Fortunately, about the time I was stmggling with that decision, 1 saw Admiral Busey.

He was newly retired and awaiting confirmation as the Administrator of the FAA. He offered me a job as his special assistant for procurement and 1 took it.

We moved back to our house in Fairfax and I officially retired in October 1989. Since then 1 have been reassigned as Exec. Du^ctor for Acquisition, FAA, with repsonsibility for establishing and enShipmate, October 1990

forcing acquisition policy and with a strong charter to improve the way we do business in the acquisition of new systems for the National Airspace System. It is a great place to work and 1 enjoy being back in DC. and attending Class luncheons and a couple of events at USNA. On the family side, we have also had quite a few changes. My son, John, spent three years in the Army as a helo mechanic and paratrooper, including an all-expenses paid vacation to Honduras, two years ago. He said that all he did was eat dust and play volleyball, but it was exciting to be called out on short notice. He now works for a firm in Inyokem, Califomia, rebuilding oldfightersinto full-scale aerial targets for the Navy. He was married last November and we are expecting myfirstgrandchild this Summer. My daughter. Heather, graduated in May from Virginia Tech, majoring in hotel and restaurant management. She hopes to work in the meeting planning business and has received some excellent help from Fred Hufnagel. She was married in July. My daughter, Katie, isfinishingher second year at Virginia Tech, majoring in elementary education. She hopes to be a kindergarten teacher. Mary and I are trying to adjust to the empty nest. It isn't easy, particularly when it is time to mow the lawn. We do enjoy the freedom to travel and see friends and family whenever we want to without worrying about kids and their schedules.

Mary and I are at the address in the directory, 4033 Hadley Lane, Fairfax, Va. 22032, (703) 250-7750.

We look forward to seeing you and others at the 25th, John Burt.

Have lots more updates to fascinate you with but must shoot this off to my friends at Shipmate. Look forward to seeing lots of you guys at the 25th. Dave.

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Pres., Capt. Fred R Moosally, Jr. USN East Coast Sec'y, Cdr. Mike Baird USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin St., Annapohs, Md. 21401 West Coast Corn, Robert G. Johnson, Jr. 5705 Friars Rd., # 5 1 , San Diego, Calif. 92108 It's October already, and that means Homecoming.

The Homecoming Committee has planned another great outing, so please plan to attend if you will be in the area. The date is 27 October. Just look for our tents in the usual spot outside the Stadium entrance.

Bring a good appetite and expect to have an enjoyable aftemoon. The cost will be about $15 per person for the day. You can't beat it. See you there.

Congratulations to two new Commanding Officers who had their new ships christened on 21 July 1990.

Bob Nutwell is commanding the precommissioning unit GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). The First Lady, Barbara Bush, participated in the GEORGE WASHINGTON christening at the Newport News Shipbuilding. GEORGE WASHINGTON is the sixth nuclear powered NiMiTZ-class aircraft carrier. Also christened that day was the USS HUE CITY (CG-66), coramanded by Tom Eubanks. The christening was done at the shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

The California Western School of Law has named Roy Bell a Trustee. Roy eamed his law degree from that institution in 1974, where he received the award as the most outstanding smdent. Roy has taught tort law as an adjunct professor at California Western and is the immediate past president of the Alumni Association. He is also a past recipient of the NAACP Lawyer of the Year Award. Congratulations Roy! Mike Donnelly writes that he is now serving a joint tour as the Deputy Commander, Defense Communications Agency, Pacific. The command is not "haze gray and underway," but there are worse places to be when Winter rolls around. Not much argument there Mike!

I hope you are all reviewing the flyer for the 25th Reunion. Please indicate your choices on the sheet and retum it as soon as possible. It will greatly simplify the planning committee task, and it will provide

you a better Homecoraing celebration. Thanks.

The Foundation has realized over $18,000 from our earlier drive. Thanks for your help. If you haven't yet responded, please give the cause some thought. I recently received a letter from a Mr. James A. Kappes who wrote: I am a recipient of the USNA Class of 1966 Foundation Scholarship, and I'd like to express my sincere thanks to the Foundation for assisting me and encouraging me to get a college degree. I graduated from the University of Califomia—Santa Barbara with a B,S. in Nuclear Engineering. In addition, I have accepted an engineering position with Nuclear Standards Association in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will begin my career July 30, 1990.

I know my father would have loved to see me in the Navy, but who knows, maybe someday down the road I may end up in the Navy and its nuclear program. Once again, thank you for the financial assistance. Your help made it possible for me to get a degree and begin a successful career.

Sincerely, James A. Kappes And, thanks again from the Foundation.

That's it for this month. I'll have more news about the 6 December dinner at the Army/Navy Country Club in Arlington in the November column. A flyer will be coming out later this month calling for reservations. Start your planning now. Until next month— All the best—Mike!

On 2 June 1990, Roy Bell held his Seventh Annual June Week West Garden Party in his home in La Jolla. It was well attended by over 30 Classmates and then wives. In attendance were Marianne and Mark Campaigne, Lois and Ken Moore, Robin and Rusty Scheerer, Cleta and John Frederiksen, Jessica and Harry Tate, Pete Ginsberg, Gary Gray, Cory and Pete Himchak, Pat Blekiki Carroll, Jackie and George Conn, Gary Fiske, Annette and Jack Jewell, Robin and Frank Nolta, Goodie and Brian Sibold, Peggy and Tom Smisek, Anne and Otis Cole, and Janet and Tom Kaye. It was a wonderful evening with live entertainment and a wonderful buffet under the stars.

Everyone had a great time, and all are looking forward to next year's party.

Rusty Scheerer is director of communications systems division of Synetics located in El Cajon, Califomia. His telephone number is (619) 442-3703.

John Frederiksen is an engineer with Cass Construction, Inc. in El Cajon. His telephone number is (619) 449-2671. John has a son who is a First Classman due to graduate next Spring with the Class of 1991. Tom Ragland is the manager and analytical performance engineer for Solar Tbrbines, Inc. located in San Diego. His telephone number is (619) 544-5714.

We had a letter from Mike Dodge who is the Commanding Officer of T-AGOS Support Unit Pacific, out of Pearl Harbor. He dropped us a line back in May, and told us that he took command of the support unit in October of last year at Bishop Point in Pearl Harbor, right next to Hickam Air Force Base. His wife, Ruth, and their two boys, Shawn, 15, and Brian, 12, made the move from ComNavMarianas on Guam last September. During their three-and-a-half years in the Marianas, they had occasion to host Tom Minton in 1986, Dwight Caldwell who is a member of ComNavBase Guam Reserve Unit out of St. Louis, and Bob Martin who visited from San Diego while doing NOSC work for the Tagos Ships. Anyone wishing to contact Mike can reach him in Hawaii at the Tagos Unit or 487-3029 at his home. His address is Box 215 Tagos Support Unit, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

We just received notice that Capt. Philip Bozzelli has been reassigned as Deputy Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy Division at the Pentagon after being relieved as Commanding Officer of the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado, Califomia in May of this year.

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Steve Berg is Chapter President of the Alumni Association in Sacramento, Califomia, and regular monthly meetings are held, if anyone has relocated to that area. More information with regard to the Sacramento Alumni Association can be obtained by contacting Capt. John C. Burrill '38. Steve recently distributed pictures of a hiking trip to the Sierras, and showed some slides from his recent expeditions.

Anyone in the Monterey area may attend chapter functions of the Alumni Association, which are held on a regular basis on the peninsula. For information, you may reach Milt Bank '57 at (408) 646-2581/ Autovon 878-2581.

Finally, we received a nice letter from George Moore as one of those people after 24 years who has taken his pen and computer to hand, and dropped us a note. George was on active duty between 1966-1976, having resigned as lieutenant commander. He had academic tours assigned to ComNavActsUK in London and NROTC attiieUniversity of Califomia Berkeley.

He received his PhD in nuclear engineering, and his detailer's worst nightmares, having no sea time in his first ten years of active duty. However, George stayed in the Reserve, and is now a captain USNR. George continued on to Boalt Hall at the University of Califomia Berkeley Law School, and graduated in 1986.

He left his job at Livermore Laboratories to work for in-house counsel for Pacific Gas and Electric Company as a litigation attomey in San Francisco. He retains his non-legal consulting contract with the Livermore Laboratories.

George left Pacific Gas and Electric Company to join the lawfirmof Fisher & Hurst in San Francisco.

His legal practice is in litigation with an emphasis on aviation accident cases. A word of caution to those aviation Classmates still on active duty or recreational flyers like George, in that the Califomia utilities do not mark power lines unless they are more than 200-feet-high. On a personal side, George and his wife, Stella, live in Piedmont, across the bay from San Francisco, and have two children, Gregory, 7, and Sarah, 3. George and Stella invite anyone in the area to drop by and visit them at #6 Jerome Avenue, Piedmont, Calif. 94611, and they can be reached at (415) 658-4860. They are looking forward to seeing everyone at the 25th Reunion next year.

That will about do it for this mail call. We would like to have a report from anyone who attended June Week West in Monterey this year and fill us in on the activities and who was in attendance. Until the Fall football season kicks off, here's best wishes to everyone for a great summer and let's beat Army again this year, so I can get another 3 to 1 on my money! Bob

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Pres., Cdr. David E. Church USN (Ret.) Sec'y, LCol. Jun McNeece USMC (Ret.) 4832 King Solomon Dr., Annandale, Va. 22003 Let's start with a trivia question. I wasjust thumbing through my Lucky Bag and came across a paper sticker about the size of a business card. It carries a single word in bold, blue letters on a white background. The word is "Remember." The question is: Does anyone?

I closed up last time holding a piece of paper with some bullets from Dave Church. Here goes!

Larry Elliott is Chief Staff Officer at the Naval Oceanographic and Atmospheric Lab at Stennis Space Center. He lives at 136 Kalo Court, Bay St. Louis, Miss. 39520. Bill Vivian hasfinishedup two years as Pol Mil Officer at CinCPacRep Phil and is starting a three-year tour at SHAPE Headquarters in Bmssels as Deputy for Policy and Programs. Sounds like they're taking the scenic route . . . Bangkok, New Delhi, Cairo. Dave got that gouge from Linda, 70

Bill's wife. Lennie Passmore lives at 822 Lizabeth Drive in Johnson City, Tennessee, and Phil Polk is in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Ken Tuttle, Steam Prof Extraordinaire at USNA is on sabbatical to retum in the fall. Don Downing is now in Bonita, Califomia.

He's the CO of the helo community's version of "Top Gun" at North Island. John Craighill is the N-3 on ComCruDesGru 12 staff (RAdm. Tom Lynch).

Home port is Mayport, Fla. They were due back from deployment this Fall (but I'll bet they're fairly busy right now). Ron Holcomb lives at 24 Rams Gate Court, Blue Bell, Pa. He says to stop in and see him.

Phone number if (215) 834-0393. Phil Bassi is retiring to be the assistant football coach at Gettysburg College. What else? Oh, yeah. When Dave sent out his newsletters, three came back "address unknown": Giff Munger, Bill Belden, and Bob Ramsey. If anyone has a fresh address on any or all, sing out.

Dick Raaz (151S Sylvester Rd., San Diego, Calif.

92106) sent a note:

Bill, Corky, Chuck, Dick I thought everyone might like to hear about the submarine mafia building up in San Diego. 1 don't think there have been so many '67ers in such a small place in a long time. The photo was taken at the base Fourth of July picnic—great fun for all. Anyway, the gang included Capt. Bill Norris, Commander, Submarine Squadron Three; Capt. Corky Corcoran, Commander, Submarine Development Group One; Capt. Chuck Beers, CO, USS DIXON (AS-37); and me, Capt. Dick Raaz, Commander, Submarine Training Facility, San Diego.

As you can see by the glum expressions, life in San Diego is hard, and we're all dying to get to D.C, but somebody has to do these hard jobs— soooo—here we are!

Tell anyone getting into San Diego to look us up!

I'm holding a letter here I received from The Rev. David Jackson, RAdm. USN (Ret.). He intends to edit a book teUing the stories of USNA graduates who have served for a time in the Navy (or Marines . . . Right, Padre?) and then resigned or retired to go into the ordained ministry. He would appreciate it if we could supply him with names and addresses of any Classmates who might have followed that pattem. I think we've had a couple, but I can't remember names. Can anyone help out?

Received an invitation from Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force to a 24 August retirement ceremony in Norfolk for my old company mate, Dick Meade. Hadn't talked to him since graduation, so I picked up the phone. He's sure enough retired by now, and is going to work for GTE in Rockville, Maryland. Says he succeeded in staying away from the D.C. area for a whole career, now he retires to come here. No justice, man! In the course of the conversation, he asked if 1 realized what he was doing at just that moment. When I professed total inability to determine that through the phone lines, he replied, "I'm watching my 16-month-old grandson play on the floor!" Yes, fans, I was indeed speechless. Dick says he refuses to call himself a grandfather; he's just a "close personal friend of the baby." He (Dick . . . not the baby) had a few bits of news, otherwise.

Vince Corry is at Maine Maritime Academy. Doy Heredia is now a U.S. citizen living in the Newport area. He's the U.S. representative for a Japanese firm . . . something to do with refineries. Seems

Doy was a student at the Naval War College, went back to the Philippines, then came back to Newport on another assignment and decided to stay. Dick said he was looking forward to getting together with R. B. Hall, Denny Kelly and some others at a mini-reunion on 24 August in Norfolk. (Hope somebody remembers the (Tlass secretary in the After Action Report distribution!) Dick had also run into Don Geismar and Bob Kelly around OpTevFor, but both have left.

No, I have not heard from Dante Marzetta . . . but his mom called me up! It was fun talking to her.

She said Dante had finished his smdies at the Naval War College and is now with the JCS Joint Staff. She said he loves to hear from Classmates and gave me his phone numbers: (703) 487-8023 at work or (703) 448-7644 at home. She said Dante's son, D. J., is a Plebe this year and is the thu-d Dante Marzetta to go through USNA. Dante, Sr. was in the Class of '41.

(And our Dante had a brother in '78!) I think it's fair to say they have a family tradition in the making!

Doug Murrell dropped me a note and made me ashamed of myself. He just lives a stone's throw across the neighborhood, and I didn't know it. He said he was medically retired from the Navy some time back, then worked as a government contractor, and now sells real estate. Real estate and government contracting have a lot in common in this area right now . . . both are sort of slow. Doug lives at 4112 Duncan Drive, Annandale, Va. 22003; phone is (703) 323-8742.

Tom Griggs (4774 Catterick Ct., Fairfax, Va. 22032; phone (703) 425-7133) wrote: I have been meaning to write this letter for about 10 years, sofigureit's time. I'm retired from Navy Supply Corps for three years as a Commander like just about everyone else.

I've been in Fairfax since 1980 and will probably be here another seven to ten years. When I got out of the Navy, 1 went to work for a Parkway Patriot, which lasted for two years until I got enough of a civil servant telling me I didn't know how the Navy worked. He may have been right.

Anyway, I've gone into business for myself with a couple of other' Navy Chops'. We have a small engineering services company, Management Engineering Associates, Inc. which is in the operations mode rather than smdies.

Let me give you some information on a couple of guys that you don't hear much about in the news section of Shipmate: Ray Fortney and his wife, Jodie, are living in Westport, Connecticut, where Ray works for Combustion Engineering. Ray was previously president of Impel Corp. of Palo Alto when it was acquired by Combustion Engineering a couple of years ago. They have two boys, Ross, IVi, and Nolan, 5 mos. Ray and Jodie will have kids in college when most of us enter nursing homes. That statement must be pure envy!

Danny Wong has been in San Jose, Califomia, for as long as I can remember In fact, I think he's been there since 1971. 1 think the only time Danny was out of Califomia was his USNA and Navy time.

That's a true Califoraian for you ! Danny and Pam are living the good life and rumor has it Pam gave him a red BMW for his birthday. Knowing how tight Danny was at the Academy, he probably complained about all the extras I know Pam put on the BMer I'll help Roger Charles in his job as 11th Company Rep for the Reunion, and I should have some extra time to help with other arrangements. Being an ex-Chop, I know all about banquets with cold food and hot drinks. Just give me a buzz.

Got a call from Ed Kerins last week. We thought we'd located Dave Fletcher as CO, USS CANOPUS (AS-34), but it was the wrong Fletcher. Give me a call or write if you can help locate the right one. His is the only address Ed is missing from his company list.

And that's the bottom of the stack for this time.

Write if you find work.

That's it . . . Goodnight!

Shipmate, October 1990

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Pres., Cdr. Kendell M. Pease USN Corr. Sec'y, Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Rd., Annapolis, Md. 21401 Short and sweet for this month . . . Must be the tail end of a busy Summer. Received a letter from Al Pittman. Al is still living out in Colorado and was on Reserve Active Duty at NMPC during thefirstpart of August. We were going to try to get together or at least share Class news over the phone, but we didn't manage to make connections. Al did note in his letter that he, John Sinclair, and Mike Goss were on the Reserve 0-6 list which came out last February. Sorry I missed that guys, but congramlations of course.

Mike GridU called me tiie other day from temporary residence in the D.C. area. Mike was all set to start in at the War College having just finished a tour as Ops Boss on USS CONSTELLATION. Mike reported that the Middle East turmoil has affected his fiiture.

Instead of going off to school he will be heading to England for about three years of something!!? He was sort of vague about where and what, only that he probably would be in aflyingjob of some sorts. Mike and wife, Robin, have a daughter and two sons.

Robin andtiietiireechildren are still living in the San Diego area, although Mike expects to have them join him in "lolly Old" a littie later. Mike did also report seeing Jay Johnson during a short visit at NMPC. Maybe that explains why Mike came up with this good deal!!!

We did have a local area luncheon in early August.

The following Classmates were able to make it: Lew Barasha, Bill Boykin, Bill Center, Fred Cole, Joe Conway, Bob Eberth, Russ Hermanson, Al Linberger, Karl Mahumed, John Mayer, Bill Moore, Mike Mullen, Ted Neal, Mike O'Neil, Ken Pyle, Neil Walsh, and yours tmly. The next luncheons are scheduled for 4 October and 6 December. Call me if you're in the area and need more information.

Hope that by the time you read this things will have calmed down in the Middle East. Don't know how many of you are affected by those events, but our prayers are with all of those for a safe and peaceful end to that simation. I also hope (on the lighter side) tiiat by tiie time you read this our football team will have a few wins under their belts! Stay happy and well each of you . . . Leo

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and I.D. button, we want you outfitted for the weekend's events. There are about 400 of you out there who are going to be with us, so we want to get the registration and box issue taken care of early so the rest of the committee can enjoy the festivities.

About that Miniature which was lost last Homecoming, although Jane and Gary Marvin took a long shot stab at it, 1 must confess it was claimed by someone else. I don't know who, but they went by the airport and picked it up. There might be a sea story here, though.

George Sauer sent me a nice note about his ship (JFK) having a schedule adjustment so he could make it to the reunion and how much he enjoyed his job as the chief chop. He then called and said "not so fast."

It seems another fool thing in the Middle East came up and his schedule was adjusted again. Anyway, his check was torn up prior to cashing. Too bad, too, 1 was looking forward to his telling us once again how he got his car hit by a YP First Class Year. He and Ed Fahy are in the same boat. Ed is the deputy CAG for the FORRESTAL air wing and loving life. My needling finally bore fruit as Ed sent me an update of his recent few years. Afterfinishingup his CO. tour in VA-46, he walked across the street to CVW-6. He's moved his 47' ketch to Norfolk until his training is completed and is living aboard until he moves back south sometime after Thanksgiving. He didn't tell me where he was moored, something about ship's whereabouts being classified, but if you canfindhim, drop right on in. He just got married last September and he and Andi are enjoying the boat life. And yes Ed, the MGA is still running.

John Dollerschell writes from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, where he works for MTS Systems. They have a wave making machine at USNA which needs some sort of work done on it just at the same time as the reunion, so John will be working on that instead of enjoying the fun and sun of the football game. He claims that his exposure to the sea has been limited to windjammer cruises in the Caribbean, but that he finds rum and reggae ample compensation for not having the Navy to push around any more.

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Pres., William H. Newton HI Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Peter Renfree USN 3825 S. 7tii St., Arlington, Va. 22204

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Pres, Fred Hall Sec'y, Cdr. Royal Connell USN 3 Wood Rd., Annapolis, Md. 21402 Greetings all and for the lucky of you who receive this before Homecoming this represents my last attempt at confusing you before the big day. The latest breaking word is that there weren't enough requests for the scarf offered in the Reunion package to make ordering it worth our money, therefore we will owe some of you a rebate for its cost. On some of the other items, we have gone ahead and ordered some extra to make up minimum quantity, as a result there may be a few items for sale at the Reunion for the last minute gift shoppers. Please remember to check in at Alumni House on Friday to pick up your packages Shipmate, October 1990

Wedding of Sara and Lou Acuff 1 had an interesting call one Tuesday night in August. It seems Lou Acuff wanted a few of his Classmates to help out at his wedding . . . the next day!

Needless to say the Class responded in fine spirits (if not in great form) and most of those he called found choker whites and sword to carry. He and Sara were properly launched just in time for them to go through the battles with overseas screening and government moves to South America. We wish them all the best.

Bits and pieces: Doug Guertin received the Meritorious Service Medal for his tour as CO. of RATHBURNE. Doug has an M.A. from George Washington and is now with SurfPac in San Diego. Joe Goodman graduated from Naval War College and Salve Regina. Bruce Brunn is with the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and took part in the "Rim of the Pacific" exercise earlier this year. Pete Roberts

got a Legion of Merit for his service in RODNEY M .

DAVIS for their homeport shift to Japan and numerous deployments to WestPac and the MEF Also, he pioneered visits to such places as Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia, Shanghai, and Nagasaki, Japan. The July/ August issue of Surface Warfare has a picmre of BUI Doud hosting the surviving crew of the WW-II destroyer MAHAN on board his shap MAHAN. The first ship was sunk by kamikaze attack in 1944.

All this talk about our 20th Reunion has got me thinking about those who cannot be there. 1 must report the sad news that Steve Hazelrigg was just killed in an aircraft accident south of Pax River where he was chief test pilot. His A-6 crashed in afieldin Burgess, Virginia. Carl Wick went to the memorial service held down there and reports that there were several others who came to pay their respects, including Frank Lord, Tom Shields, lim Garman, Drew Houck, and Rock Miles. He will be missed. There is an obituary in Last Call.

Another Classmate who does not have an obituary and some very few of you may remember is Floyd Wight. Floyd was probably the nicest person in the world, far too nice to be at the Naval Academy. He was in the Juice Gang, providing lights for those nowprimitive lighted signs on Mahan Hall and at the football stadium. He was an active member of his church party and a strongly religious person. He never had an unkind word about anyone and he probably had more reason to give one than most. Plebe year was hell for him, he drew flack far more than the rest of us, and for some of us that was quite an accomplishment. Floyd looked and walked slightly strangely and with all the lack of sensitivity common to youth, was immediately christened with the nickname "Duck."

He never murmured. Floyd didn't graduate, he didn't even make it through Youngster Year although the fact that he wore that single anchor at all was a victory for him. Floyd died in June 1983. We discovered this only with the efforts to find folks for the 20th Reunion. There are no records we canfindof family so 1 cannot report as to whether or not his passing was mourned. It should have been.

For Steve and Floyd; Melvin Brown, Steve Brown, Tim Cocozza, John Confrey, Claude Conner, Dick Creighton, Paul Duncan, Jack Fisher, Geoffrey Francis, Gabe Hemandez, Charles Jackson, Dave King, Paul Mellott, Craig Miller, Pat O'Neil, Lee Panza, Hank Pilger, Chuck Potter, Stu Powrie, Hank Pyzdrowski, Lee Rolek, Doyne Sanders, John Sinkey, Jim Smee, Jeff Stanley, Russ Susio, Richard Thomas, Lowell VanWagenen, Bob Yager, and any others who are no longer with us for the 20th, we salute you and wish for your families nothing but the best of memories and hopes.

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Pres., Peter P. Schneider, Jr. Sec'y, Cdr. Bill Williams USN 2108 Tumstone Quay, Virginia Beach, Va. 23454 (804) 496-2470

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Pres., LCol. Bob Lee USMC Sec'y, Cdr. Rich Robison USN 12695 Catawba Drive Woodbridge, Va. 22192 Greetings, lads! The old mailbag's a bit skosh this month. 1 did receive a letter from Jon Ault's father, retired Capt. Frank Ault, who was kind enough to provide us with an account of Jon's change of com71

lot of fun to plan. The date is 8 October 1993 weekend—Navy vs. Air Force. Mark your calendars!

There will still be homecoming for the rest of Navy the prior weekend with Bowling Green, but we're celebrating with servicerivalry,the Loew's (formerly Radisson) Hotel on West Street, the Class of '53's Pavilion at the horseshoe end of the field, and more.

Again—volunteers?

With tiie fraqi simation, as but one of the many calls to duty our Classmates in uniform are called upon to perform, please take a few minutes to pray for their well-being as they serve to protect all of our endeavors.

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VT-22 change of command mand ceremony held on 6 April in Kingsville, Texas, when he took the hehn of Training Squadron 22. Jon, Nancy, sons Jonathan and Christopher, and daughter Caroline are all basking in the warmth of that south Texas sun. Congratulations to all, and thanks to Capt.

Ault for the letter and photo. (However, we all know that, now that Jon has shed the responsibilities of XO and can kick back and be "the skipper," he has lots of time to drop us a line himself . . .!)

My FA-HIT-NIC buddies tell metiiatRick POrterfield, super-sleuth extraordinaire, participated in RIMPAC 90 as a member of the Commander Third Reet staff. Last time I checked. Rick was living in the land of macadamia nuts as the staff N2.

As this issue goes to press, we have Classmates who have been called upon to stand on the front line once again, to protect the freedoms and the way of life in which we believe. The way ahead is unclear and the adversary is unpredictable. For those of you who are "there," our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Homecoming is 27 October against James Madison—hope to see you there.

More to come. D. O.

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Pres., Steve Middleton Sec'y, Cdr. BUI Hall SC USN 722 N. Armistead St. Alexandria, Va. 22312 (703) 354-9193 This month we'll start with the mailbag. Jack "Fozz" MUls sent me the following note: I know where two of the lost Classmates are: Janet and Ed Caylor are at Box P, 158 Woodland Rd., Hampton, N.H. 03842. Edfliesfor Delta and wife Janet is/was a stew. JoEUen and Jerry Cerny reside at 47-761 Hui Kelm St., #3 Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744. Jerry just recendy left bachelorhood in a ceremony in Long Beach. As a matter of fact Ed and Janet Caylor were part of the USNA contingent who attended to help celebrate the wedding. Hope to see you at a few football games this Fall. I'U be at two games for sure and I hope to make more. Look for the motorhome near the water tower near the north end of the eastem seats. Fozz.

Next we hear from George Eustace: A few words to help youfillup space in our Class news column. In two weeks (6 Aug. 90) I leave Public Works Center, Guam after nearly a three-year tour. In that time I have held three jobs. Engineering Dept Head, Production Officer and Executive Officer. I'm on my way to be Executive Officer, Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.

Membership: 62% My wife Robbie and harem (four daughters) are in Gul^rt getting setded. I'm looking forward to setPres., Craig Dawson ting up my woodworking equipment and making Sec'y, Dirk R D. Mosis IH sawdust again. Classmates traveling along Interstate 4409 Underwood Rd., Baltimore, Md. 21218 10 are welcome to stop by and see the home of the Adanta Seabees. George Eustace, CBC, Gulfport, The '73 mail buoy was in the fog, I imagine. My Miss. 39501 first clue? The brevity of this column. But, if we are Finally, the following Home Town News Releases tme to form, the next couple of columns will be have been received. biggies!

Garry BasUone is now at Naval Aviation Depot, Max Lindner is leaving Keflavik, Iceland, on 12 Naval Au: Station, Pensacola. Ron Wagner received October as his relief arrives for VP-56's Change of the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding merCommand. Max, some stories, please. Where to itorious service while serving with the Staff of Comfrom Iceland?

John Ashmore is doing a tremendous job for us as mander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet. Ron is currentiy serving aboard USS SARATOGA, homeported he coordinates football tickets. The Class is seated in Mayport. Jerry Rudd is on the Staff of Comtogether on the lower gold (east or visitor side) on mander, Third Fleet in Pearl Harbor. Ronnie Madrid about the 40-yard line. The Class has four seats available at each game, at cost to you, if you care to use joined Marine Aircraft Group-39, Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton. Bob Welter just graduated tiiem. Call John at (301) 266-5339. Our tailgate secfrom Naval War College. tion is different from tiie past. We are behind the As I mentioned in a previous column, John gold/east'visitor side along Taylor Avenue at the scoreboard end of the field. It is space #46, and we Tromba has been putting in a lot of hours working on a Class locater database. I have an advance copy of share it with Kevin Callahan's Weapons Departinent the database in hard copy format, and expect to remates. ceive the software version as soon as John gets all of By the time you receive this, there will probably be tiie minor bugs worked out. This has been a major three home games remaining. 13 October—Akron, effort on John's part, but he also received assistance 27 October—James Madison, and 17 November— from his wife Sandy, Bart Whitman, Bob Whitmire, Delaware. OK . . . Now tiiat you've quit laughing and guffawing over the schedule, come on down and Steve Gilmore, Morgan Ames, Steve Bartek, John Brown, Tom Latumo, Ken Pisel, J. J. Quinn, Dean party witii '73. (And buy a shirt from Tom Storch at Swaim, Rich Johnson, and all those Classmates who tiie same time!) called with tips on the location of missing ClassWe are searching for a 20th Homecoming Chairman. While some oftiieearly work is done, there is a mates.

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One interesting side issue that came out of John's efforts is confusion over how many Classmates acmally graduated. There is a difference, according to John, of around 15 to 20 between those listed in tiie Lucky Bag and the Alumni Association's records.

Anyway, after John gets the few remaining bugs worked out of the data base program we expect to be able to make it available for a minimal reproduction and postage fee. Of course, as with all data bases, the information that comes out of the program is only as good as the information that goes into it (garbage in, garbage out). As Class secretary it will be my job to keep the database current, and I can only do that with input from the Class.

As a final wrap up to this month's column, I want to relay a phone conversation I recentiy had with Skip Stocknick. Skip called to let me know about a letter that he, Pat McNallen, BUI Fogler, and Rich Terpstra had sent to tiie Class concerning Richard Hickcox's recovery from a near fatal auto accident.

Last December Richard hit a patch of ice and went off the road. After he got out of his car, a second car apparently hit the same patch of ice and dragged Richard into a telephone pole resulting in major trauma to Richard's legs, hip, and brain. Richard was in a coma until a couple of months ago and there was concern that he might not survive his injuries. According to Skip, Richard is alert, recognizes friends and family, remembers his Academy days fondly, but remains in considerable pain. He's already had four or five operations to save his leg and is undergoing neurological rehabilitation at the Wallingford, Connecticut Neurological Facility. As you can imagine, there have been major expenses associated with Richard's treatment, not all of which are covered by insurance, worker's compensation, etc. A fund has been estabUshed to help pay Richard's expenses and donations are being solicited from the Class. Donations can be sent to the: Richard Hickcox Medical Relief Fund, c/o AimapoUs Banking & Tmst Co., Carol Brown, Branch Officer, West Street Branch, PO. Box 311, Annapohs, Md. 21404.

Skip siad that the fund is set up so that only Richard's mother and brother can msdce withdrawals from it, while Skip serves as the fund's admiiustrator.

Even though the letter just went out. Skip says that checks from the Class have already started coming in. It's a great feeling knowing that Classmates still look out for Classmates, even with the passage of time that we've gone through. Skip is going to provide me with periodic progress reports on Richard's recovery and the status of the fund.

That wraps it up for this month, keep those letters and phone calls coining. Beat Army!!

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Pres., LCdr. Craig Quigley USN Sec'y, LCdr. Michael C. Stichter USN 282 Yorkshire Dr., Newtown, Pa. 18940

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Pres., LCdr. Don Bringle USN Sec'y, Maj. Joe Buranosky USMC 3015 Greenwich St. Carlsbad, Calif. 92008-7030 It is a particularly busy time in light of current world events, but I will try to pass on what news I have at this time. MaryK, Tawna and I arefinallygetting settled here in Southem Califomia after our cross country move and a week on the Salmon River in Idaho. I still have not received a whole lot of mail Shipmate, October 1990

and I'm hoping tiiat it will catch up with me soon. I did get a letter from Don Bringle while I was gone, and he sent me copies of several letters he had received from other (Tlassmates. Don has been doing a lot of work trying to get the Class organization in place and working. We all need to get involved to make the organization effective. Here is an update of the Class Company Representatives: Ist-Ken Sichau 19th-Ralph McKinney 2nd-Dennis DiLucente 20th-Tom Colella 3rd-Steve Nimitz 21st-Mike Seifert 4th-Rock Daze/George Moore 22nd-Trey Smith 5th-Mike Prendergast 23rd-Tom Zelibor 6th-Rick Neidlinger 24th-Scott Moore 7th-Bill Ostendorf/Chuck Trude 25th-Neil Jensen 8th-Lee Moss 26th-Mark Hubbard 9th-Bill Hawn 27th-Tim Fan:ell lOth-Joe Swaykos 28th-Dennis Gardner llth-ChuckDirienzo 29th-Cal Felte 12th-Stan O'Connor 30th-John Sarao 13th-Joe Haggerty 31st-Mike Hansell 14th-Jeff Tomlin 32nd-Tom Gardiner ISth-Tony Blanco 33rd-Fred Yarger/Scott Pugh 16th-Steve Kelly/Bill Bigham 34th-Kevin Stone 17th-Blaine Pearsall 35th-Chuck Mehalic 18th-Mike Bosworth 36th-Rick Carstens Donreceiveda letterfromMark Alfers who is living in Hamilton, Ohio with his wife Nancy and their three children, Christa, II, Mark, 6, and Lori, 2.

Mark is now working as the Distribution Manager of the Nature Company's distribution center in Florence, Kentucky. Mark said that he has seen both John Berkley and Brian Devane.

Jeff Tomlin wrote to Don from Bothell Washington. Jeff will complete his anesthesiology training in one more year. Jeff and his wife have three children, Jacob, 9, Greg, 6, and Holly, 3.

Kent Bolin sent word from Okinawa where he is on a one-year unaccompanied tour with 1st Marine Air Wing. Kent and his wife Debra have two daughters, Alessandra and Wesley. Kent said that Craig Opel is also on Okmawa; Craig is the Staff Secretary for CG Marine Corps Base Camp Butier. Chip McFarland just left Okinawa; he was the Air Officer for m MEE The other day I got a letter from Tony Blanco.

He's doing a great job trying to track down Classmates from 15th Company in order to update our roster. There are a few folks that Tony hasn't heard from; if you get the chance, drop him a line soon with your current address. His address is 5063 August Court, Castro Valley, Calif. 94546. Tony does not have current addresses for Martin Brittingham, Kevin Curley, Mike Halloran, Craig Hanson, Joe Medina, Dan Mitchell, Phil Newman, Bill Parker, Tom Pumphrey, Jeff Pettit, Harry Barlow, Tim Brown, and Tim Pennekamp.

That's all the news I have to pass onrightnow. Pray for peace. Joe.

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Pres., Steve Maloney Sec'y, Vince Balderrama 10 De Marchis Drive Shelton, Conn. 06484 Aye carumba\ Just when you thought it was safe to rest your pen for a while another deadline sneaks up and smacks you on the old keyboard. Well, this month's column will have a different technological twist. Judging from the last few columns my old spell-checker software didn't make it through the first round of Sister Mary Webster's spelling bee—so 1 am switching. Actually, it's a hardware/software combination. I'm using the reliable EAB31 with 10digit input, auto scan with on-call library—yep, my wife's typing this. Hey, surely you didn't expect me to get my fingers dirty again . . . "yes you did and don't call you Shirley." Instead I'll call you Betty, you call me Al, but just don't call me Mr. Johnson or late with a column—so without further ado "Mail CaU!"

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Pres., Maj. Keith Tibbits USMC Sec'y, LCdr. BUI MUlward USN 1026 Magnolia Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23508 West Coast, LCdr. Dempsey Butler USN VA-185, FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96601-6240 Shipmates, it's crazy how the world can tum upside down in a short period of time. I am not one to predict where our country will be in October with regard to the events in the Middle East, but one thing I can say for certain is that our Class is out there where tiie oil is pumping from the hot desert sand. Our leadership test is today. Good luck. Shipmates. God speed in your safe remm.

There hasn't been much new news to report. I've heard indirectly from several wives of those of you Shipmate, October 1990

who are deployed that the mail is slow. Hopefully, by the time you receive this, conditions will have settled sufficientiy for you to drop a line to let us know what you are up to and the location of any other Classmates that you may have run in to. Wives, now is the time to write!

Homecoming is this month. The plan for those in the Annapolis area is to meet on the home team side of the parking lot at about the 50-yard line—before the game. If anyone has an alternate plan for a get together of some sort, please contact Owen Thorp or post a sign at the Alumni tent.

The one item of news that I did receive was from Robert Goodrum. Robert is on the full-time staff of Young Life out of Newport, Rhode Island. He says that he particularly enjoys the work because it is a fiilfilling experience that allows him to touch and influence the lives of numerous teenagers. Thanks for dropping the card, Robert.

That's it for October. Hoping to have a few more letters for next months issue. Happy trails . . . Bill.

Eddie and Jane Reid Debbie Broome called to let me know I had dropped some info from Scott Provow's last 21st Co. newsletter. Seeing as it was Broome family news, she set me straight. (Honest, Debbie, I coulda swom I put it in . . . maybe the cat-er-the-dog ate it. Yeah, the dog ate it . . . that's the ticket!) Anyway, she and hubby Mark Broome now have four kids. (There's that magical number again! It would appear that the affects of the alleged added ingredient to our company table spices have wom off . . . "Salt dear?"— "Nooo thank you.") The kids are Lesley Jayne (1st birthday this month), Julie, 11, Laurie, 7, and Scott, 6. Mark has been with the FBI forfiveyears. Inspector Erskine has moved the Broomes from Sarasota to

Corpus so Mark will have to change fromflip-flopsto cowboy boots—he can still keep the shades. Debbie said they've kept in touch with Shelley and Charlie (nee Bob) Love. The Love's are down in Lewisville, Texas and have two boys. Brae and Tye. In fact Brad won a contest sponsored by the chocolate sinker folks at Milk Duds. The prize was the chance to meet Nolan Ryan and company while being the honorary bat boy at the 5 August Rangers game. I don't know what the contest was exactly, if it's like most kid's contests Charlie and Shelley are sick of eating Milk Duds and probably can get you wholesale prices on a gross of them!

I got two letters from John O'Neil. Thefirstletter carried a plea to write some news on his brother-inlaw, Eddie Reid or he'd risk never getting another hot meal. For the sake of domestic tranquility in the O'Neil household and in the interest of airline transport safety (FAA regs state pilots must maintain a nutritionally balanced diet—TV dinners, chili dogs and sodas just don't cut it) I have to violate a request for confidentiality—sorry Eddie. According to John, Eddie and his bride Jane Haslam recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary. They were married last May in the picturesque setting of the Belfast Castle in Northern Ireland. Eddie and Jane met in Ireland while he was working on his graduate degree at Trinity College in Dublin. Eddie has sincefinishedup his studies at Notre Dame and, with MBA in hand, works for Hanis Aerospace in D.C. Jane on the other hand is completing her residency in Family Practice at the University of Maryland. The Reids were living in Baltimore this past year right near the new Oriole's Stadium. Any Classmates interested in an O's game be sure to get in touch with them for any pre or post game activities (but plan on cocktails at Pickle's Pub and bone up on Trivial Pursuit). John's follow-up was a newsletter from 6th Co.: Ynez and Joe Peterson reside in Alexandria, Virginia, while Joey is attached to OpNav as Cruiser Sponsor. Joefinishedup NPS in '85 where he picked up as MS in Ops Research. He and Ynez had their first child tiiis past 30 January, Jayne Noelle, so Congrats and stock up on those Huggies!

Lu and Nelson Cayabyab are residing in Cypress, Califomia with their two kids. Nelson, you'll recall from last month's news, assumed command of the USS CONQUEST, an MSO based in Seattle. Unless he moves the boat or the family, it'll be one helluva commute.

Julie and Randy Kahn live in Albuquerque.

Randy left the Navy in August '83 and now is an operations research analyst/strategic systems at the USAF Operational Test and Evaluation Center at Kirtiand AFB. In his "free time" (if there ever is such a word) he's working on an MS in Electrical Engineering at the U of New Mexico.

Steve Hincks lives in Kensington, Maryland and works in D.C. at KPMG Peat Marwick as a Senior Manager. He recently became engaged to Jennifer David. A November 3rd wedding is planned at the USNA Chapel.

Sherilee and Ray Luevano reside in Palo Alto with their son R. Josiah. Ray Moon works for Sun Microsystems, Inc. as account manager/intemational operations. He is in the Reserve with NCSO MidPac 220, N&MCRC San Bruno, Califomia as OPS Officer, and also received an MBA from Stanford in '86.

Cindy and Dan Serfass are in Virginia Beach with their two children while Dan is attached to ComNavSurfLant as Force ASUW. Karen and Sale LUly are in Corinth, Texas, with their three children. Sale works for Texas Instruments as marketing manager/intemational HARM program. He is in the Reserve with MSCO Korea III at NAS Dallas as ASST Training Officer.

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at the Naval War College. They are looking for orders in November. Dave is a LAMPS MKI helo pilot.

Lore and Jim Koslow and their two children are also at the War College. They should be on their way to VQ-2 Rota after a stop attiieVP RAG in Jacksonville, Florida.

Frank Mattingly is living in Mission Viejo and works for Sensormatic Electronics Corp. as National Account Manager. Frank can also be found on the triathalon circuit.

If anyone has information on anyone else in 6th Co. please drop John a line at 2826 Pennypond Lane, Annapolis, Md. 21401.

Since January, Rick Martinez has beentiieXO on

mates, has information on someone, or simply wants to update your own personal info, call Tim Dowding at work (203) 599-3913 ext. 638 or home (401) 322-1309, or write yours truly here in Shelton. Witii all that I'll close this month's epic edition of Shipmate '78. Remember to keep tiiose cards and letters coming in and save a cold one in the fridge for me.

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Pres., LCdr. Mkhael S. Finley USNR Cort. Sec'y, Lt. Kenneth Russell USNR 6234 Azalea Dr. tiie USS GEORGE C MARSHALL (SSBN-654) Gold.

Quartz Hill, Calif. 93536 He thought that with alltiiistalk about Gtasnost quite U you were paying attention in July, you noticed a few of the good ol' boats might be slated for early my good-sized faux pas. Pat Dennis is not really retirement. the MAYOR of Europe. The Air Force made Pat a But now with this (as Time magazine put it) "IraqMAJOR and sent him to Europe. I think the last naphobia" I wouldn't be so fast Kimosabe. With XO mayor of Europe was Napolean or maybe it was tours at two years for subs he hopes to be able to finish Charlemaine. Besides, if Pat were the mayor of Euhis time on the same ship. He, Patti and Tess, 18 mos, rope, we damed sure wouldn't have to worry about live in Gales Ferry, Connecticut and are expecting where to have the next reunion. Sorry Pat, don't dash 2 in December. know what happened. I could say that the "J" key is Jon Sears finished up an outstanding tour on the close to the "Y" key, but I don't even buytiiatone. Oh MARSHALL and is now XO on tiie Twos A. He was well, back at the ranch . . . It's October and we are originaUy supposed to be assigned as XO on a new in for some news and some logistics type info, and constmction SSN—PCU ANNAPOLIS but the orders that roUer coaster ride of excitement with Fleet Home were changed to PXO school. So now our "happy Town News Releases, so let's put our work clothes on, camjjer" has to decommission the TINGS A. Rick has stop trying to restmcture a continent into one city also seen Jack Christenson around town. lack and and get right to it. he had both been aboard OLYMPIA and now lack is I saw arerunof a 48 Hours news program and there the XO of PCU ALEXANDRIA, a new constmction at was Drew Brugal taking up the whole segment right Electric Boat. A few months back Rick saw a quick glimpse of Scott Langdon who's now XO of USS there on TV. Because I'm always on that keen razors edge of inmition, I figured out tiiat Drew is flying PHILADELPHIA. On a recent business trip to Pensacola I made a side diversion to Seville Square and ran into John Young. John's manager of sales marketing and load management for Gulf Power Company in Pensacola.

Those of you in the cradle of aviation whose lights suddenly go out can blame him for "dropping a load."

Gary Martin is also in Pensacola working for SRL on the Air Force special operations helo—the MH-53J Pave Low (a fine Sikorsky aircraft!!) That was the reason for my trip, to attend arolloutceremony of the aircraft but Gary and I never linked up.

I spoke with our illustrious Prez—Steve Maloney. Steve was currentiy "between Jobs" having left Datametrics. Technically he is employed now by Uncle Sam as he'U be gomg on a few weeks active duty to attend Aviation Safety School at Monterey.

Jock mentioned tiiat Rick Salvadore is doing great these days! Rick was with Dunn and Bradstreet however he is now working for Fullerton Metals as the Director of Sales and Marketing in Chicago. It is a great job with outstanding promise—it's already had a major dividend as Rick will be marrying Patricia Riskind, the boss' daughter. Well that's one way to move ahead—for Rick we hope it's arecipefor happiness as weU. At a recent air show in Wtilow Grove Jock ran into Bob Vogt. Bob transferred from Andrews and now is with VP-66 at Willow Grove. Already the two of them have been planning some serious cross country X's. (Remember if you can't drivetiiere,flyNavy Air—P3 Airlinestiiatis.)

Tim Dowding and his wife had child number— yep, you guessed it—4!—Matthew (6 lb. 3 oz.). By the way Tim's busily compiling the Class directory stats and we're still shooting for a printing by January. For you entrepreneurs out there, there is an opportunity to place ads in tiie directory. This will not only boost your business but will help keep printing cost down for us average Joe's (not to mention that it's tax deductible too!!). Some of you can expect a letter from Jock. But if you'd like to get a jump on ad space, let me know.

Finally, if anyone needs help in locating Class74

F-14's out of Oceana but was on USS KENNEDY

doing Sierra Hotel type stuff AND becoming a movie star to boot. CUUUUTE kids too; tiiey sure do Uke Dad. While tiie camera panned the ready room, I swore I saw Gene MUler up there in thefrontrow.

Maybe not, could have been a stunt man or Tom Cmise. but I don't think so. Geno, please confirm.

Can you spot the Niners in this "crowd" of Alunmi? Hint: They are not the ones at the ends.

Got a great letter from Dave Bethel. He wrote from beautifiil, downtown Okinawa. Dave is the Company Commander of Lima Company, Third Battalion, Fiftii Marines and should be back at Pendleton by now after loads of fun in Korea, Panama and of course, tiie Rock. Sue was in Pennsylvania with David, 9, and Katiierine, 3, while Dad was overseas.

Dave sent word of some other Niners that he's mn into. WUUe Quintong got married in Hawaii. BUI Enslen is with me on the same Rocket Sled ride to the top at Northrop. Lyim and Paul Evans are back at New River after a tour at USNA. Paul isflying,you guessed it. Mighty War Frogs and is probably en route to a hot, arid, sandy place if the Saddamster is still doing his I, ME, MINE thing with the Middle East. Elsa and Mike "Munchkin" Pedersen left tiie Dallas "Cowboys" and Mike is now flying the new two-seater Homet in El Toro. I saw Ped a few times over the years while on active duty at 29 Smmps.

Now there's a super place to spend your next Summer

vacation. No chance of getting frostbite at Camp Wilson in July. Dave saw John Holden at tiie last Marine Corps ball at Pendleton. John is married and tiiey had a Uttie one. Wendy and Dom Gorie left Pax River and now reside in Jacksonville, Florida. Dom really IS on a Rocket Sled ride to tiie top and from what Dave says, is doing quite well.

Got a letter from Maj. Jim Barnes, USAF. After some serious soul searching, Jim decided that it might be a lot less painful if he could avoidtiietraditional "Let's Be Gone All The Time" type career stoff in the Navy and do the "Let's Only Be Gone A Few Weeks At A Time" type smff intiieAir Force. So Jim is now going to spend tiie rest of his career as a Bus Driver. Jim wUl be taking over for Pat Dennis real soon as the new "Mayor of Europe." Until then, he and Judy now live in Edmond, Oklahoma with their three kids; Natiian, 6, Jenny, 3, Becky, 8 months, and one on the way. Jim flies E-3's out of Tinker ATO. However, due to that nutty, crazy Huss-man, Jim is probably picking the sand out of his hot dogs at night along with lots of other Classmates. But what witii all tiiat desert vasmess, we're talkin' a very target rich environment if it unfortunately has to come to that.

Doug Kaye just came out of hiding. He and Wizz are hving in Pocomoke City, Maryland, looking for Bob Vila and Norm Abrams with some This Old House tips as they restore (all by themselves) a 100year-old Victorian. Doug is tiie Operations Engineer at tiie AEGIS Combat System Center in Wallops Island, Virginia. The Kayes have two boys to help around the house during renovation projects. They are: Steven, 2, and Alex, 3 montiis. Doug, Jim, Dave, thanks for tiie letters. Doug, congrats to you and Wizz on your newest constmction worker.

Here comes the Class news admin/logistics stuff.

There wiU be a Class meeting on tiie Saturday of Homecoming. To get the time and place, call Mike Finley at (202) 547-4706 or 366-9877; Abe Ellis at (804) 464-6992 or 640-7500; OR Jeff Johnson at (301) 544-3032 or 757-8888. The agenda wUl include a vote on the Class dues deal I spilled the beans about last month and votes on some Class projects.

Please try to make it if you can. Vicky and I are going to try to make it. We may have some problems with adjusting our eyes to green colors but we'll just have to tough it out because damn it, we're givers. More company reps arerequested.Besides getting to keep up with your old company-mates, it's a good idea and a good deal. Mike promised that he'd pay off your home mortgage or buy you a new car for all company reps; your choice. Another admin note: There are fifty-six of us who need to update addresses for the Alumni Association. I know what you're thinking, "If they aren't getting a Shipmate, then how will they know their address is needed?" Hopefully, if you know their whereabouts, you can send their address to me and I'll update it or tell them and they can do it.

Here's the Ust by last name: Abordo, Acevedo, Algire, Ballard, Bladvell, Butier (Carey), Buttrick, Cain, Callas, Camerino, Compton, Corrales, Curtis, DeConto, Fish, Gigliotti (Jim, tell Ken he's missing out on lots of comedy). Gray. Griffith (Scott), Harriss, Horton, Hyde, Inman. Inscoe, Jones (Leo & Steve), Jordon (Mike), Kropp (Somebody at HCS-3, tell Fishcakes and Rocky to get on the stick), Krug, Kuzma, Larsen, Long (Pete). Luti, Luxhoj, Mahon, Malone, Massie, Mayer, McGinn, Miller (Drew if that WAS Gene, tell him to write, thanks), Niner, Norman, Norton, Phares, Reedy, Romano. Sebastian, Snide, Snyder, Streich (Anybody close to the U of S.D.. get a hold of Striker for us, thanks), Szostak, Thompson, Van Langen, Walsh (Somebody at Beaufort, lend a hand to Bob), Weigel, Yanagi, (Jim Grabe, tell Brian to tum off his Don Ho video and write, thanks Jimbo), and Yoshihara. Those of you who know any addresses of those listed, send them to yours tmly, and thanks a bunch.

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Now it's time to make sure your sittin' down. Put on your safety goggles, close and Dog hatches, slap anotiier sandbag on the Bunker of Fun, because you're about to embark on board the USS CORNUCOPIA Of Info. Can I drag this intro out anymore?

Gosh, I don't tiiink so: Please welcome, FLEET HOME TOWN NEWS RELEASES!!!!: Mark Statler finished up a "Rim of the Pacific" exercise while on board USS TARAWA. Slang titles for that exercise must be interesting. Jim "That's Zhillottay" Gigliotti was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. Jimbo, Vicky sends her best and says hi to you and Kenny. Jim is flying with VA-36 out of Oceana. Gary Herbold makes his second FHTNR debut by doing more fun stuff in the Med with tiie 22 MEU. (Gary, did you remember to say hello and congrats to Granny for me? Half of my check from Ed McMahon is yours.) Joe Valenti, Kevin Jackson and Tom Kwiatkowski graduated from the Naval War College last July. George Karol finished up "Baltic Operations" last July serving with

Pete & Wendi Tatro & son "Trey"

CruDesGm 2 on board HARRY E. YARNELL.

If you noticed (and if the Home Office fixed it), my newtitleis Lt. USNR and not Capt. USMCRR (what the heck did that second "R" mean?). Anyway, I'm now in the Naval Reserve, flying for HCS-5 out of Point Mugu. There's lots of reasons for the transfer and I won't put you to sleep any more than usual, but basically I get toflya brand spanking new aircraft and I get toflyit in a pretty famous and august squadron. Plus it's a LOT closer than El Toro. Okay, the truth. I won't have to sleep in a metal A-frame at Camp WUson in July ever again. No more flights to the Delta Corridor, OP Crampton or Mount Hidalgo for the "Lights Are On-Nobody's Home" Tank Company Commander so he can do an aerial recon. (Hey Pilot, I forgot my map. Is that Quackenbush?)

Now that I've beaten tiiat horse to death, please keep writing, calling or showing up at the door because if mail is sUm, I become the Rambler From Hell. You just got a scary sample of what I mean in that previous paragraph. So dust off those pens and send me some news. And Moms, Dads, remember please. Don't eat Halloween candy and drive. Until November, I'll be parked in the forward bone. Ken.

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Pres., LCdr. WUliam W. Crow USN Sec'y, LCdr. Joseph A. Grace, Jr., USN 63 Cherokee Rd., Hampton, Va. 23661 (804) 728-2991, Fax (804) 728-0496 Can you believe that Summer is almost over . . . and as the old expression goes . . . "I have not yet begun to fight tiie clutters, the house, the yard, the. . . ."Another school year is underway. Rememberttiatfirstday of Academic Year 1976? Who could forget. Anyway, on with the mail bag.

The checks continue to roll in for Homecoming.

Again, in case you have not received your last few Shipmate issues, it is $25 per adult attending. Send tiie checks to either Tun Kobosko, at 403 Sevemside Dr., Sevema Park, Md. 21146, or to me, at the address listed above. This will cover the big bash tailgater on Saturday, as well as a myriad of other things.

Any questions, don't hesitate to call. Rooms in the area are very scarce. If you don't have reservations and still need them, local hotels have recommended that you put yourself on every waiting list possible, as many people change their plans at the last minute. In addition, with the crisis in the gulf, there may be many members who wUI be deployed. We wish them Godspeed and a safe rettira.

Eileen and Jim Nance just celebrated tiieir 10th anniversary on 14 June. They are obviously not aware of tile statistics of June week marriages! (TongramlaShipmate, October 1990

Rick & Jill (Hawkins) Votaw wedding

Alex & Joan Funke lions! They have three children, a daughter, Jordan, 9, a son, Rob, 6, and another girl, Kira, 2. Number four is on the way. Any guesses as to the gender?

They are living in Thousand Oaks, Califomia, where Jim works for Litton Aero Products as a member of their senior staff and as the Director of their Total Quality Management initiative. Jim is still in the Reserve as a LCdr. serving with Naval Special Warfare Group One Detachment 219. Imagine that, a submariner in Spec War! Another correction or two. In the recent photo Brian Kosinski was listed as Bob. No it's not his brother, it was a misprint. Tom Ryan's wife's name is Cathy, not Maggie. Sorty Cathy . . . Tom is still working with Allison Division of GM as a project engineer on the T56 engine. He finished his MBA at Butler University, though he reports that he has yet to put it to good use. Cathy, "Maggie" and Jim will be at Homecoming.

Also expect to see Lynne and Paul Kelleher, who

disguise themselves as the typical suburban family, witii three kids, a Dalmatian, and the woodgrain Caravan. Paul indicated there was a lot more to be told.

They are living in Bowie, Maryland.

A note from Barb and Jeff Tomeo arrived from Alameda, Califomia, where leff is assigned as the Administration Officer. He finished up his disassociated tour on USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) in April and was assigned to Monterey for the six-week Aviation Safety Officer course. However, upon arriving in Alameda, he found that due to the needs of the Navy . . . haven't we all been there. No complaints though, as Jeff reports he "has about 40 civilians working for him and what a treat that is!" Jeff and Barb were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Amanda, bom 12 February 1990. Jeff was at sea, but was home within a week of the birth.

I received a nice note from Mike and Pam Wacek Svendsen. Pam started her letter with a now very familiar line . . . "I can't believe that it has taken me 10-years to write but . . ."Please, keep those 10-year letters coming in! Pam left the Navy in March of 1987 shortly after the birth of her son, Andrew. She and Mike Svendsen, '67, were married in 1982. They have a daughter, Elena, who was bom on their second anniversary in 1984. Mike is a systems engineer for McDonnell-Douglas. Pam has recently gone back to school for some graduate work after being a full-time Mom for a few years. That is a full time job in itself, I can attest to that! They are now living in Escondido, Califomia.

Rick and JUI Hawkins Votaw were married in Cahfomia. Rick is a civilian design engineer at the NAD at North Island. Jill istiieAssistant Admin Officer at HSL-35, also at North Island. Congrats on finally taking the plunge Jill! She will getting out of the Navy at the end of the year and reports that she is going to "have to look for a REAL job."

Jan and Larry (LR) Smith are definitely going to make the festivities. LR is busy coaching a little kids soccer team. His son Jacob, 5, is an active fan, complete with miniature cleats, ball and shin guards.

Lately, the world condition has kept LR busy and away from his home of Pensacola, as he works to keep his H-3 helo's flying.

I received a copy of Funke Times, the Joan, Alex, Sara, 8, Anna, 6, and Christa, 4, Newsletter. That's Joan and Alex Funke, in case that was confusing.

They have their own consulting company, Funke and Company, which provides Hotel Renovation Services. The company is now three years old, and recently won it's first bonded renovation project over $500,000. Alex usually acts as the owner's project manager for the renovations. They too have beaten the statistics for June week marriages, and just celebrated their 10th with a trip to Maui, full of exploring, hiking, and wonderful dining around the Island.

We give both couples "lO's." Between renovating hotels and renovating their basement, they have been busy. Alex, who was VP of Officer Christian Fellowship First Class Year at USNA is a deacon at his church. Joan teaches Sunday School.

BUI Cavitt and Steve McShane participated in exercise "Baltic Operations" while serving with Cruiser Destroyer Group-Two, Naval Base, Charleston, South Carolina embarked aboard the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL. John Pierce was serving as Staff of Commander Third Fleet, based in Pearl Harbor when he completed a "Rim of the Pacific" exercise. More than 55 ships, 200 aircraft, and 5,000 sailors. Marines and soldiers participated.

Steve Komatz retumed to Mayport, Florida from deployment to the Persian Gulf, while serving with Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light-42, NAS, Mayport, Florida. David Ray departed San Diego on deployment top the Westem Pacific Ocean with the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE. I received a check from Bret Gordon, Jay 75

Hickey, and Jim Prosser. They are all aboard the USS JOHN F KENNEDY. Bret is the Aerospace Maintenance Duty officer (1520), assigned to the AIMD as the QA Officer. Jay is an A-6 BN on a disassociated tour as Assistant Strike Ops. Jim is the token blackshoe, and is the MPA. Wendi and Pete Tatro just moved back to the D.C. area after three years in Virginia Beach. Pete works for David Taylor Research Center in Bethesda. Their note was a baby announcement, sharing the wonderfiil news of the birth of Peter Richard Tatro III (Trey) on 15 June 1990. Wendi and Pete just celebrated their third wedding anniversary.

Robin and Joe DiSciorio sent in their check from Annapolis. Ok guys and gals, another place to crash if you can't get a hotel room! (just kidding) Those flying to Annapolis for Homecoming can get a good deal by flying American Airlines (sorty all those working for other carriers, this is just a pass along of info from the Alumni House) and asking for STAR file #S-03O07T If anyone gets into the Hampton, Virginia, area, give me a call. I'm playing at a few clubs nearby, and would love to see a few Classmates. The ski boat is gassed and ready for '80!

That's all the news for now. I hope to see all of you at Homecoming. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Don't forget to send your checks!

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Pres., Dennis A. Sawyer Sec'y, LCdr. Ptter Sciabarra USN 11566 Faison Way, San Diego, Calif. 92124 Greetings once again '81— Well, Fall has arrived and hopefully by the time you are reading this we will be one month into a successful Navy football season. As I sit down to write this colunm (late August) my deployment to South America has been put on hold, and recent affairs in the Middle East make my schedule, as well as most of you who are still on active duty, uncertain. Please continue to forward your correspondence to me at either my home address in San Diego, or care of VANCOUVER. If I am deployed, Carol will continue her superb job of rerouting your letters to me. Incoming mail has been in the "feast or famine" mode for the Summer months with this one being in the famine category. Only two quick notes and a handful of hometown news releases to pass on to you. Hopefully, the Fall months will spur your communication skills.

Lyle Humpton dropped me a line this past month to report that he and Jimalee, and their four children, have completed their tour as a Company Officer at USNA. Lyle will be remaining in the Annapolis area and commuting to his next assignment at the Navy annex in Washington, D.C. Lyle is looking forward to the upcoming football season, and hoping to see many Classmates passing through Annapolis. The Humpton clan lives four blocks north of the Stadium.

Sounds like a great tailgate location.

Sandy and Doug Debode are back in the States, with Doug completing his tour as the Ops Officer at ASWOC in Sigonella, Sicily. Sandy, Doug and the three boys, Chris, Jason and Brad, are now living in Virginia Beach with Doug on the AirLant staff in Norfolk. Doug is doing his PG School payback tour as a budget officer before heading back to a P-3 squadron in '92. Sandy and Doug can be reached at 4716 Larkspur Ct. in Va Beach, Va. 23462. Welcome back to the States, and hope to see you soon!

The following Class news comes from selected hometown news releases. Ed Tucholski is on board ALEXANDRIA out of Groton, Connecticut. Ed received his MS from Johns Hopkins in 1988. Dave Norris is on board BALTIMORE, a submarine, out of 76

Norfolk. Rick Martin is on the staff of Cruiser Destroyer Group Two out of Charleston, South Carolina, and retumed from deployment to the North Atlantic on board HARRY E. YARNELL. Steve Killion is at NRD Oakland, Califomia. Brian Coval is on board MEMPHIS in Norfolk. Gene Sedy received his MS from PG School, and Teddy Carter is with VF-21 at Miramar.

That's it for incoming letters for the month. On the San Diego scene I have run into Dave Mutzabaugh, Billy Cone, and Ron Sandoval. Dave and Billy are both at HS-10 as RAG instructors in the SH-60E Dave is in the process of going CivPac. Billy and Del have justfinisheda tour with Billyflyingas a test pilot and live on Coronado. Ron Sandoval is the Navigator on TRIPOLI. Also living on Coronado are Fred Flight and his family. Fred is the Air Boss on IUNEAU, currently in the yard in San Diego. I saw Scott Hubal at a Naval Academy Alumni luncheon at which RAdm. Quasi (1st Battalion Officer while we were Mids) was the guest speaker. Scott is an officer with the San Diego chapter of the Alumni Association. Chip Cravaack called Carol and me recently— Chip you didn't leave a phone number for us to get back to you—where are you? Chip and I were flight school roommates from day one of Al through getting our wings .Chip left the Navy last February, after completing an instructor tour at VT-3 at Whiting Field. Where are they now???—Mary Tuohey, Jeff Upchurch, Charlie Church—let us here from you folks. John Wilson is heading for An- Traffic controller school m Oklahoma City in late August, and will be retuming to the West Coast as an ATC this Fall. Wils has been working in the Reserve at AirPac. Somehow I can't imagine Wils in OK City—not much windsurfing to be had there.

Well, that's probably enough mindless rambling for this month. Keep your calls and letters coming in.

See you all next month, and GO BIG BLUE! Ski

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Mike Boehle (32), Kevin Kelly, Eric Dyson, Rick Hartman, Steve Mart, Bill Stacia, Dan Forney, and Ken Honeker. We even have Dan Mack (31), from the Class of 82, to try to give us some maturity! Fortunately, he is unsuccessful!

That's about it from Groton, the land of excitement.

Thanks and congramlations Steve!

Troy Brannon hit a double recently! He was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for doing a

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Pres., Lt. Thomas R Garrison, III USN Sec'y, Lt. Gus Anderson USN USS ROBISON (DDG-12) FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96677-1242

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Pres., Lt. James H. Flatley, IV USN Sec'y, 1st Lt. Gary C. Schmidt USMC 547 Chadwick Shores Dr., Sneads Ferry, N.C. 28460 East Coast Corr., Robert Moran 3 Hanson Dr., Topsham, Maine 04086 You folks have been doing a great job of keeping in touch! This month we again have serveral photos.

Let's hear what Steve Fischer (31) has to say: Thought I would write and let everyone know who is up here in Connecticut. Before I go into that, I want tell the Class that I got married on 17 February 1990, and having a great time with my wife Janean. She is from Benicia, California, where we met when I was at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for overhaul while on board USS GRAYLING (SSN-646).

We were married in Benicia, and a few guys from '83 were there as swordsmen/ushers. They were Chuck Piersall (finishing up at Monterey) and Chris Snell (now in the San Diego area). Steve Lorentzen from the Class of 88 also helped out.

Since leaving GRAYLING in March 1988,1 taught at Nuclear Power School in the enlisted chemistry, materials, and radiological fundamentals division. I transferred up to SOAC here in Connecticut in May, just early enough to miss the worst of the hot Florida Summer!

Speaking of SOAC, I'm in the 90070 class with

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great job as the Supp(O) on USS BRONSTEIN. He lead tiie department so well that they won the Supply Blue "E" and were awarded the Commander Naval Surface Pacific Top Financial Performer of the Year Award. Next, he received the Navy Commendation Medal in recognition of his implementation of "Fleet on Line" automation for supply management and food service management. We're proud of you Troy!

"Doc" Saba has this to tell us: I am afraid I don't see as many people as I used to now that we have a daughter Christine Elisabeth Saba was bom on 27 October 1989 and is now nine months old. I dropped my letter in February and will get out in September 1990. Joining me in leaving the Navy is Ed Solar. We both just completed our master's in Engineering Management from the University of South Florida. I will be working for Michelin in Columbia, South Carolina. 1 join Tony Wilding who is working in Greenville. South Carolina. Ed is in the job-hunting process and is being a lazy bum at the beach. Mike Pariei (19) sent me a postcard catching me up on the latest. He is in DC. now but was selected for an Olmsted Scholarship and is preparing to head to Paris for a couple of months followed by the French Riviera. Tough life. At Bob Shoemaker's wedding 19th company was well represented. In the enclosed picture in the back row left toright:Steve Marr, Drew Hofely. Doc Saba, Chris Saba, Chris Muhy, Scott Bell. Bob Shoemaker, Tom Corocoran. Front Row left to right: Mike Melillo. Nancy Shoemaker and Mel Hamner Steve Marr is in New London. Drew Hofley is married and has acquired the Califomia style, Chris Mulry is out working in Pennsylvania, Scott Bell is now in Annapolis and Mike Mellilo, is back to the artillery in Oklahoma. Bob Shoemaker is in Monterey and Tom Corcoran is out working in a Nuke plant in Jersey. Last time I wrote I left out the Lee Schonenburg family. He and his Maryaime and their son Wil are preparing to leave the H-3 RAG in Jacksonville and head West to Postgraduate School in Monterey.

He replaces fellow 83'ers Al Vazquez, Jay McGovem and Mark Stone. Al is headed back to the East Coast and SARATOGA to the ASMOD. Dicky Weyman is living in New York. He and Jennifer left the Navy and he now works for a pharmaceutical company. Jennifer is expecting soon.

Angelica and Chuck Sitarski had their second child in June. Young Joseph has a sister, Ehzabeth. Chris Kiergoon is working on a master's and some other nighttime studies in Pesnacola. Andy Macyko is hard at work as a Test Pilot in Pax River Congrattilations to Nancy and Bob! Thanks for the letter and photo Doc. You can phone in your info like Russ Bartlett does. (See last month's issue for details.) Russ and Yuki are expecting their second baby. Yuki is busy keeping track of daughter Sammy. Russ is flying F-18 Hornets at Jacksonville. The night he called me he was finishing up his paperwork to stay in Naval Aviation for seven more years. He must have written a good paper because they gave him $12,000 for it!

Matt Hamilton is down in North Carolina at Duke University with Briand Greer. Yo Suzuki Hoffner is a T-34 instructor in VT-6 at Pensacola. Steve Fielder and his family are there also. Craig Lucas has done the near impossible: he is transitioning from helos to jets in the Marine Corps. Congramlations Craig! Dan Braswell is evaluating NatOps on the East Coast somewhere. Russ said that Dan's billet is impressive, something like, "Supreme H-53 NatOps God of the Hemisphere and Lord of Aviation Safety matters without Peer in the Universe." Thanks for calling Russ.

Steve Zotti has been falling down on the job in Georgia. That's what you're supposed to do at the Army Jumpmaster Course at Fort Benning. Steve learned about inflight rigging, parachute canopy control, how to correct parachute malfunctions (and the resulting laundry problems), and how to prepare aircraft for loading, flight, and jumping. Good job Steve.

Saddam Hussein may get a vist from Dan Dixon Shipmate, October 1990

and his buddies in Strike Fighter Squadron-25 if he doesn't straighten up soon. Dan is on USS INDEPENDENCE on WestPac. Give him one from '83 Dan! Have a scary Halloween. See you next month.

Bob. '83—A CLASS ACT

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P r e s , Blake Ratcliff Corr. Sec'y, Karen Halverson 3013 Fairmont St. Falls Church, Va. 22042 Well, hello again Classmates. Time for another fun-filled update on the exploits of the scattered members of our Class. First, a correction. Tom and Virginia (Forehand) Horn are living in a suburb of Indianapolis called Greenwood and not in the Antarctic as I had mistakenly reported before. Tom works as a foreman at Navistar and Virginia works full time running after their two beautiful boys. Va asked me to pass on their phone number (317-882-5176) and the open invitation to come by and visit for anyone passing through the area.

David Caldwell has graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School eaming a Master of Science degree and Charles Sternberg is on a Western Pacific/ Indian Ocean deployment aboard Independence with Strike Fighter Squadron-25. Kevin Monahan came through Washington on his way to MCAS Kaneohe Bay. Oh, I almost forgot! Kevin should appear in the new movie Exorcist III just released this Summer.

Kevin modestly describes his role as small. In fact, the word "subliminal" may best describe his appearance. Kevin ran into Bill Dempsey and Tony Capasso in Virginia Beach. Both are instructors in Norfolk. Also, Stu McArthur is out and should have begun training last month at Quantico for the Drug Enforcement Agency. Jane Lochner has reported to the Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity, San Diego.

Mike Vii has left the Marines, though has remained in the Reserve. Mike is working on his MBA in Annapolis, teaching management at graduate school, and working at the Computer Science Corporation for the NASA Communications Division in Project Control. In his "spare" time Mike says he's actively involved in a local church.

I got an incredible letter from Dave Hall—2,000 words on a faxed cocktail napkin. Forgive me if what I pass on here is completely unintelligible. I swear I've done my very best. Lori and Jeff Brown are in Kingsville, Texas, where Jeff is in transition from helos to jets. Lori and Jeff are expecting number two sometime in March 1 hear. Gary Williams is also in Kingsville "doing" T-2's as part of the RETREAD program. Ellen and Dave Gellene are in Monterey where Dave is working on a Master's in Foreign Affairs. Susan and John Quint and daughter Amy are also at PG school as is Dan Burns. John and Dan, like so many others in our Class, seem to be majoring in golf. Chuck Cox worked at a San Francisco law firm during the Summer and should be back at Michigan for his second year of law school. Matt Wallace is out and is working on a Master's in Electrical Engineering at Cal Tech. Dave Vandershoot is at Miramar as a Top Gun Instructor. Nancy and Bob Shoemaker were married at the Academy on 30 June.

Scott Rasplicka is at China Lake doing (and I quote) EA-6B spook stuff. Matt Jacobson is a flight instructor at the Air Force Academy and Tony Onorati is still up at NAS Whidbey Island flying A-6's off RANGER. Maureen and Ron Hollenbeck and their three children are in P-cola where Ron is an instructor. About himself, Dave writes that he's a dedicated

recruiter in San Francisco looking for some "straight men to put in the Navy." Dave earns this week's award for Most Hideous Task.

That's all I've got unless you want to hear about how two of my friends accidentally released live rodents into the tiny and inaccessible hiding places under the dashboard of my husband's beloved BMW. No, I'll let you wait for the book or, rather, the next episode of America's Funniest Home Videos and/or Divorce Court. Thanks for writing. Karen

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Pres., Lt. Chuck Sharkey USN Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Pat Mooney USN 774 E. Naples Ct., #162, Chula Vista, CaUf. 92011 Lt. Nancy Heckman USN SMC #1582, Naval Postgraduate School • Monterey, Calif. 93943

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Pres., Lt.(jg) Paul S. Gibson USN Corr. Sec'y, Lt.(jg) Joseph J. Luntz USN 3554 W. Christine Circle, # 4 Anaheim, Calif. 92804 Again, it's my sad duty to inform the Class of 1986 of tiie death of a Classmate. Anthony Wiley StancU, ILt USMC was killed in a helicopter crash Friday, 27 July, near Camp Pendleton, California. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Standi of Whiteville, North Carolina. Funeral services were held 2 August. Unfortunately, that's all of the information I have. We'll miss you, Tony.

Last Saturday, 11 August, it was my pleasure to attend the wedding of Wade Troxell and the former, Sharon Sandusky. They were married in a small chapel in Palos Verdes, California, and had then reception in Redondo Beach. Classmates: Mike Caldwell and wife, Teresa, Pete Rodnite, Bill Merz and Jeff O'Connell were also present.

As 1 had mentioned before. Wade is recruiting in Phoenix and Mike in Fresno. The best man, John Gorsky, flew in from NAS Jax, where he's a H-3 pilot. Pete Rodnite is doing well as an ECMO at Whidbey Is.; BUI Merz, his wife, Marti and newbom are now in the San Francisco area (Vallejo—I think) where his sub is being decommissioned; and Jeff O'Connell is working at the Pentagon. (Typical for a guy who's received two NAM's and one NCM.)

Lt. and Mrs. Douglas Hanlon This letter is from Doug Hanlon. He writes: I would like to share with you and our Classmates the latest news of events in my life. On 28 April 1990, under bright and sunny skies in Annapolis, I married Anne Hagerty at the Academy Chapel.

My Groomsmen were Jim Ohman, Jeff Rucker, Thomas Maillet, and John Neal, all 1986 graduates from 18th Company. Jim and Jeff flew in from San Diego and Monterey,respectively.Jim is finish-

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ing up his tour on the USS STEIN and is beading next to the 'Gator Navy out of Japan. Jeff has left the surface community and changed his designator to 1800. He is at Naval Postgraduate School studying meterology and oceanography. Thomas came down from Jewett City, Connecticut with his wife.

Heather. He is still serving on board USS PASADENA out of New London. And John came up from Virginia Beach, with his wife, Valerie. John is riding USS VIRGINIA through a yard period in Norfolk and enjoying every minute of it.

As for me. I amfinishingmy turn on board USS MoNONGAHELA out of Norfolk. I did my first tour as replenishment at sea officer and my second as main propulsion assistant. Being MPA has been challenging, especially fighting the main space fuel oil fire we suffered retuming from a six-month Med deployment last November After four years of MoNONGAHELA'S 300 days per year at sea, I am looking forward to shore duty. I will bereportingto USNA (1 August 1990) to serve as a company officer. It will be great to be back at the Academy again.

IJntil Anne and I move to Armapolis, our address is 3444 Edenwood Circle, Virginia Beach, Va. 23452.1 would like to hear from any of my companymates, especially Gil Vincent, Rred Arredondo, and Matt Belanger. I have not had any luck finding addresses for them.

Charlie and Christine Sizemore Finally, Charlie Sizemore's wife, Christine, sent a note and picture from Moffett Field. They're having their first anniversary 16 September; however, Charhe's deployed to Kadena, Japan with VP-48.

She does write that he's recentiy become a P P C That's it for now. The letters are coming in a httie too slowly—MAXE ME WORK! ES. If anyone's interested in a Commissioning Week video contact: Larry Thornton at 2802 Chase Cttcle, Annapohs, Md. 21401.

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keep looking. Third, I wiU probably be PCSing in October to National Defense University in Washington, D.C. as Public Affeirs Officer (I say probably because until I have the orders I won't beUeve it!) ff this happens, I'll be at school in Indiana for five weeks. So, what I'm getting around to is please write to me at my home address: 39 Bates Road, Milton, Mass. 02186 until I get settied and can give you more information. My Mom wiU forward any mail— thanks for your understanding.

Enough babbling, time for the news. To begin, I've got a note from Curt Wold who was passing tiirough Yokosuka en route to Subic Bay to meet his boat, USS TAUTOG (SSN-639). Curt is homeported in Pearl Harbor where he acmally got to spend two-anda-half weeks with his wife Tisha. She is the Protocol Officer for CinCPac and they look forward to being together—when dirt's not deployed that is. Curt passed on that Larry Wadford is finishing up his MBA smdies at University of Chicago and will head to nuke school this Summer. Larry and Marianne are expecting tiieir first child this December. Brian Van Norman is up in Washington state as an NFO with his A-6 squadron. Kurt MUler has just been assigned as an S-3 Viking pUot. That's aU—thanks Curt and I'm sorry I missed you.

Lots of news from Kevin Zachery—he's on board USS MAUNA KEA ( A E - 2 2 ) (tiie oldest and best AE on the West Coast!) now serving as 1st Division Officer after a year as Commo. He's finishing up a WestPac after visiting: PI, Singapore, Austraha, Kenya, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Japan. Zack's motto— you haven't reaUy experienced a port untU you've had a beer there. He's truly experienced every port so far and has also eaten in McDonald's in just about every country. He should be SWO on his retum from deployment and wiU also be getting married to Christine Bath, '90 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Christine wiU go to San Diego for a few months while Kevin stays in San Francisco. His address is: USS MAUNA KEA (AE-22), FPO San Francisco, CaUf. 96672-3001. Zach also plans to try out for tiie Navy rifle team and hopes to make the Olympic team. Congrats to: J C SUvey, Tom Schrantz and Keith West for their carrier quals. He saw Gretchen Quasebarth at the Exchange in Hawaii, she's with VP-1 and is now deployed to Subic. Zack did an unrep with Kennon Artis and flashed him a light message.

Chris Trigg is on the USS SACRAMENTO up in Seattie where he's stiU buying and wrecking motorcycles.

Rick Dehn married his sponsor's daughter, Jeanine McCall, at tiie Chapel, May 19th. They make a great couple and Zack hated to miss the wedding. Heard Darren AiUt was married and had a Uttie girl—how Dee wedding

about filling m the rest of 20th Company when something Uke that happens? WeU,—keep safe and ride the waves! Zack.

Short and strange (the next note, not the person— weU, maybe. . . .). From Mark Maglin— Got a lateral transfer to Aviation (pilot). Will be in P-cola April 91. FC« SALE: Qass of '88 miniature—pave mount of seven diamonds plus two bezel mounted diamonds. 14KT SoUd Back, Size 7. $800. Picture avail upon request. Write Mark Marglin, 98-I703B Ka'Ahumann St., Aieia, Hawaii 96701. Good marketing, huh? Mags.

Tammy Adams was on Det in Hawaii and saw Gena Edison and Glenn Allen and had a tour of their diving ship. Scott Bensing was in the Pearl O Club.

He's married and expecting his first baby in November. Chris Harkins has just arrived and reported to USS HONOLULU. Kristen (Orlich) Femandes has a beautiful baby. Laurel, almost a year-old. She said Brian Hare and Chris Rees were stationed at Kaneone. Kevin Guerrero is in VP-1. Shannon Workman got winged in early June and got T-2 in Meridian. Gretchen Stage and Judy Kempisty are in San Diego going tiirough CH-46 RAG. Patty Tumey got her wings 18 May and wiU be heading to VXE-6 in Point Mugu. Troye Crickett is stationed at tiie ROICC office in Pearl. Thanks Tammy.

Mike Dee and the former Lisa HeUems of Annapohs were married at the Naval Academy Chapel in late March. Dan Altomare, Jim McGrath, and Bill Crenshaw (78) were all in the wedding. It seems

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Pres., 1st Lt. Owen Duke USMC East Coast Sec'y, Ens. Jim Matheson USN West Coast Lt. (jg.) Tim Wolf USN Address for Class Correspondence RO. Box 87, Annapohs, Md. 21404

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Pres., Lt. (jg) Kennon A. Artis USN Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Kathleen Toomey USN 39 Bates Rd., Milton, Mass. 02186 A couple of aimoimcements to start: First off, I want to apologize for missing the July/August column—had some visitors, did some celebrating and the time passed all too quickly. Secondly, I need to apologize to Chris Bushnell and Mrs. Keehin PDwell. They botii sent in long letters describing tiieir weddings, including pictures and I cannot find the letters anywhere. I am stiU searching—I feel awful—I know it takes a lot of effort to write—I'll 78

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ported in Norfolk. Rich Quintal reported to ballistic submarine USS LEWIS AND CLARK homeported in

Silvey wedding Capt. Crenshaw was shot in the face with a water gun after welcoming Lisa to the USMC. They're all stationed at Camp Lejeune and leave for the Med in August for a six-month deployment. The wives all plan toflyover and meet them in Spain. Great pictures— Thanks for writing!

Lou Adissi got some good personal news he'd like to share—he is once again a submariner. It seems that a month before he graduated from Sub School, be was disqualified for asthma and was unable to get a waiver. So off he went to SWOS in Newport to train for Nuc SWO, never giving up hope that he could get back to subs. Everything came together when he met Capt. "K"; aka Captain Konetzi, our former Dant.

Capt. Konetzi is at the Naval War College in the prestigious Strategic Smdies Group and was very active in helping Lou. He managed to get another test for Lou and he passed. Lou will now report to the USS PARCHE (SSN-683) out of Mare Island. A bubblehead once again. At SWOS, Lou saw Matt Duddy —he graduates from SWOS in August and goes to the GETTYSBURG. He's married to the former Sany O'Neill of Lothian, Maryland and celebrated his oneyear anniversary, 1 July. Thanks Lou and I'm glad everything worked out for you!

A quick pichire and note from Robin Buxton, who's now settied in with her new job in Hawaii. She had an '88 JG Party on 25 May 90 and managed to get togetiier with: Sandy HUI, Mary Jackson, BUI Fisher, Mike and Shawn Ott and their new baby, Ed Sloop, Ron Seits and Kristen Bakkegard. Seems fliere's a lot of 88ers out in Hawaii. She saw Tom WUIiams, BUI Fish and Fred Maiek during RimPac 90. Michelle DaUey is back from deployment. Sara (Michael) Stanard is getting very pregnant—first '88 female to have a baby? Mary Jackson and Kristen wiU be PCSmg back with their ship to New Orleans where it will have major overhauls and additions.

WeU, just a littie catch-up. Thanks Robin and good luck.

New from Kennon Artis, the only other Class officer who writes. He's asked if Claude Richardson and Art Doney would please drop him or me a line witii an address update. He's on USS NICHOLSON— we have some Class business we have to discuss.

Communication (or lack of) maybe the starting point.

Back to Gulf news: Fran Hall was aboard USS LASALLE—homeported in Bahrain and had now headed back for stateside duty. Juan Balboa is on USS DAHLGREN which transited to the Persian Gulf togetiier with Kennon's ship. Scott Bensing is MPA on USS DAVID R. RAY which just arrived in the Gulf for four fiin monttis. Michael Zimmerman showed up on the NICHOLSON'S quarterdeck scrounging for parts and help. He's the Gunnery Officer on the USS VANDERGRIFT. Dave (Mellow; D) Albritton became engaged—congratulations. Well Konnon, you should be back by now—keep charging and thanks for writing.

Missy Cummings dropped a line from the Deep Soutii to give us the latest aviation update. It seems in Shipmate, October 1990

Charleston. Rich Bruns went to USS BATON ROUGE out of Norfolk. Paul Muller is married and deployed to Camp Fuji, Japan from Camp LeJeune. I showed him a bit of Tokyo (what was the bill for all those margaritas?). Eric Rutenburg got winged. Eugene Burcher reported to the Precommissioning unit USS ALEXANDRIA out of Groton. Bob Sunderland reported to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron-Four at Pax River. Alan Androski left for a Med deployment aboard USS PAUL out of Mayport. Mike Giedraitis went to USS ARKANSAS in Alameda. Mark Hakun finished SWO. Rob Grasse embarked on USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER with Strike Fighter Squadron 136 for a Med deployment. Ed Chow and Mike Fournier left for a Westem Atiantic deployment on USS BIDDLE out of NorfoUc. Chris Abbott reported to ballistic sub USS HENRY L. STIMSON homeported

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April, JC SUvey married Leslie Whitiaw at the Pensacola Chapel. Classmates who attended and their new billets: Shannon Workman (Instructor VT-19/ T-2s Meridian), Jim Campbell (F-14s/0ceana), BUI Daisely (A-6s/0ceana), Tom Trotter (A-6s/ Oceana), Jim Rossi and JC (Instructors VT-4, T-2s/ Pensacola), Scott Lowry (F-18s/Lemoore), Todd Vaupel (87), Todd Bibza (SH-60s/Jacksonville), Keith West (still training), Tom Schrantz (F-14s/ Oceana), Missy (A-4s, VC-5 Cubi Pt. PI), Brian Davis (SH-60s/Jacksonville) and Juan Segovia (SWOS Coronado). Quotes are Missy originals The wedding was great and it was nice to see so many faces. Little did JC know he'd be spending the next two years of his life in Pcola. Speaking of weddings, when I was in El Centre dropping bombs (good opening line eh?), I went to Suzy Laufenberg's wedding. She married an ex-E-2 pilot who nowfliesfor Delta. Some girls have all the luck.

Marilou (Potenza) Barker and Charisse Mann also attended.

Let's see Missy took leave to see her brother's 1-Day (Class of '94). She spent a week in Bermuda with Laura Stroman who looks great with super long hair. It seems lOSS hours are pretty long and she's working hard. Extraneous gossip: Annette Schlutermann is marrying a pilot from Kingsville.

Peggy O'NeU is flying SAR helicopters in Pcola.

Patty Tumey is flying LC-130s (with snow skies) out in Califomia. Todd Hickerson justfinishedA-4s in Meridian and will beflyingA-6s in Oceana. Keith Burgess isflyingA-6s in Oceana. Dave Fravor's at Whidbey Island. Ted Dempsey is in Oceana flying CH-53s. Skip Erickson is in San Diego. Steve Hooper will be flying F-14s in Miramar, future Top Gun. Paul McGowan's got F-14s in Oceana. Thanks Missy and good luck in PI! That's all the letters for now. Got some space for the Fleet Home Town news releases. Jim Lanoue participated in RIMPAC as part of Patrol Squadron Four in Hawaii. Also, in RIMPA aboard USS TARAWA out of San Diego was Greg Marbach and Jerry Dickerson aboard USS PRINCETON out of Long Beach. Rich Vaill participated in exercise Dragon Hammer in Northem Italy and Sardinia with the 22nd MEU out of Camp Lejeune. Roger Isom reported to duty aboard USS JOHN MARSHALL, a sub home-

in Charleston. Ed Veazy eamed his wings of gold.

Bill Swent reported for duty at Navy Sub School, Groton. Ed Green reported to ballistic sub USS TECUMSEH homeported in Charleston. Brian Clancy, Dan Garcia, NeU Jurkovic, Grant Stephenson and Sean HamUton reported for duty with Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron-129 at Whidbey Island. Gordon Valentine reported to the Precommissioning Unit, USS KENTUCKY in Groton.

BUI Wheeler reported for duty with Patrol Squadron-16 deployed to Sigonella, Sicily. Craig Bender completed SWO. BUI Lennard reported to Patrol Squadron-44 in Brunswick, Maine. John Treutler reported to Training Squadron-2 at Whiting Field.

Mark Retzloff, Tim Mattison, Eric Busko, Chuck Cash, Matt LeClair, Erich Wahl, Steve Stiick, Judy Kempisty, Perm Frey, Dennis Walsh, Mike Hammond, Bill Gross, Mike Qualey and Dan Whitaey all eamed their gold wings. Carl Graves, now a designated SWO will leave Japan for the USS TEXAS out of Alameda. Ray RamU was in Japan aboard the USS PRAIRIE. Dean Valentine continues to be more out than in Japan where he rents a nice house on the beach. Mike Davis is as excited as ever about being a Supply Officer on the carrier MIDWAY. Ricky Gonzalez is addicted to Tokyo nightiife and seems to fit right in.

Congratulations to everyone—looks like 88 is definitely making an impact in the "Reet" we heard about for so long. Good Luck to everyone and please keep writing (to the new address). Thank-you. KT

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Pres. & Corr. Sec'y, Ens. Brian S. Sears USN 626B Arenas St. La Jolla, Calif. 92037 (619) 454-4116 Hey '89, how are we doing out there? Today, 17 August, six members graduated from SWOS Pacific.

They are, John Coffey, Stew Chang, Jim Edwards, Phil Lindogan, Greg Acton ('88) and myself. Jim Edwards graduated with distinction and Greg Actonfinishednumber one in Combat Systems.

We all developed morally and ethically through the guidance of Lt. Doug Grossmann ('85), Lt. John Ball ('86), and Lt. Dave Long ('86). Their personal interest in our development enabled us to overcome barriers insurpassable bytiienormal line officer.

Love seems to strike all of us no matter how unlikely the candidate. Can you believe Joe Fagan and Dick Hobbs will have both been married by the time you read this. Well congratulations to both of you, but drinking establishments of the free world weep and face the possibility of going broke. Chris Cashman, Paul Day, and Chris Fatheree are also married and Mike Good is soon to join in those ranks.

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Before you know it even Chris Tranquill (Navy Seal) wUI be married. Word is he's fallen in love with one of the ensigns in his apartment complex. I hope they have the same advancement date so they can sign up for their follow on tours together. Tranqs is currentiy Uving with the tooflymaster slam guy Byron Merrit.

Surface line of the East is second to say the least.

Paul Gallagher has repwrted aboard his ship in Charleston and loves his job. Paul seems to be a new man. He rarely sleeps, goes in early, stays late, stand by '89 this could be tiie next Nimitz. Of course Paul gets lots of support from his girl friend (Mrs. August for those of you who read that smff) which enables him to stay motivated. Oooorah Paul! Rob Morrison (buckethead) is out and steaming about for the next seven or eight months. He, too, has been touched by cupid's arrow and isflyinghis sweetheart, Blair, over to Israel. The two plan on touring the Holy Land and who knows what other adventures they might encounter. Chris Thomas is attending ASW school in Norfolk and looks forward to reporting aboard his ship.

Rob Bassett wrote from Pensacola and he seems to be controUing the situation down South. He is on his way to T-2 school in Meridian, Mississippi. He is gomg tofivewith Jon Stevenson in the up and coming town of BaUey, Mississippi. Other '89ers living in Meridian are Brian King, Jim Wilson, Matt Martin, Tony Bigbee, Glen Zurlo, and Matt Rose.

They are weU along in the intermediate flight program and doing well. Reporting late this Fall is Don VangUder and John St. Clair. Congramlations Donny, wow!!!

In BeeviUe, Texas, other aviators are hard at work or hardly working. Jeff Winters, Paul Averna, Jim Ronka, and BUI Ipock are rapidly advancing in their aircraft and hope to be reporting to their RAGS soon.

Joe Eisert is in D.C. working for contracts. Joe got engaged in July to his hometown sweetheart. Dave Laderer is in Corpus Christi with his wife and they are expecting a child. Eric Cheney is doing well in the NFO program as is expected. I know exactiy how you feel Eric, but also imagine you are doing excellent. Eric, as most of you know, is married and has a young aviator on the way. Tim Gallaudet is in San Diego at Scripps and is working harder than he ever has in his life. Give me a call, Tim. Greg Huffman and Robert Fryer have just selected Jets and are headed for Texas to begin their training. There seems to have been some confusion with the July/August issue of Shipmate. Rob Fryer does not have a kid named Jake, it is his new puppy. Although Rob's kids will probably resemble the puppy due to his taste in women (Tracy exempt) we still look forward to hearing of his advancement in aviation and matrimony.

Big Wave Love Slave Super Dave Brandeen has probably settied in Pensacola and as you read this is sitting amidst 10,000 moving parts rotating in constant formation. Remember Dave, you can't eject from a helo. '89, remember BUI Mann? Well, Bill finally managed to get out of USNA and is down in flight school. About time Billy! What are you kidding me, John Donelan and Dennis Sullivan, forget about you two. Hey, as long as someone thinks you're OK to be in the Navy let alone flight school I'll write about you. Of course you're both of the weakest individuals to be allowed in the United States. Dennis, are you still bumming out because lohn steals all of your girls? I never could understand why a girl would take a cut in taste for an increase in waist! You guys owe me! Jim Finn is the farthest along in the jet community. Jim was out in San Diego for his cross country last month. What a stud, he picked his call sign, "Maverick." You gotta be kidding me Jim! In all of the articles written I have received zero input from the submarine community. You would think with the amount of bonus money and all of the 80

free time they get in Orlando and Proto-type I would hear from at least one of those doughnuts. Chris TranquUI is almost finished with proto-type and is looking forward to going aboard his ballistic submarine. In addition to the lack of input by the Nuke community I have heard next to zero from the marine community. After receiving a tackless letter from Fred Fagan lecttiring me for my lack of responsibility, limited usage of my NL 101 book, and also threatening impeachment (come on Fred, how are you going to sit down and type Shipmate when you can't even keep me abreast witii what's happening in your community) I have heard nothing from the beloved Corps. You guys send me some info.

Finishing up out West all seems to be in order.

Chris Pickett has reported to NAS Miramar as an intelligence officer. Talk about a contradiction in terms. Chris is enjoying his job and looks forward to getting some backseat time in an F-14. Renee Hendrickson is doing well in the SWOS community and spends his free time hooping for a semi-pro team. Open up any big newspaper and you can read about him. Jim Chatfield, what can be said about him. He is up in Washington aboard his ship. It broke his little heart to leave his love, Jennifer, in San Diego. It's sad to see one of the fellas die. Joe Vitelli, Brian Greeley, John Coffey, John Coney, Chris Hopkins, and Taylor (I will never get the Heisman again) Bennett remain in love with their ladies and the big "M" lurks on the horizon. I would go insane out here if it wasn't for Tom Hare. Tom is in the CEC up in LA and works part-time as an Elvis impersonator. Bobby Smith is still big and bad although he isn't much of a Seal. Following in the shadows of legends of Bob Hoyt, Andy Darcy and Derek Tangeman he has a hard row to hoe.

Well, that's all for now folks. Drop me a letter or a line and we'll get you in next time! This includes John Ralston and BUI Moyer! Searmo

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Sec'y, Ens. Joe G. HerlUiy USN PO. Box 381 Sanford, Maine 04073 Howdy Classmates! As I write this, I'm packing to head up to Newport, Rhode Island, for SWOS, Damage Control Auxiliary School, and then assignment to my ship, USS SAMUEL B . ROBERTS.

Life is starting to get exciting in the military real quick! Before I go on with the new, I would like to wish everyone good luck as we deploy to the Middle East and an uncertain future.

WeU, Parents Weekend has come and gone and tiie Brigade has started to arrive for the new Academic Year. They'll have a bunch of surprises when they get back, but for the most part, all will go as usual. Everyone is really excited about the new football coach, George Chaump. The players I've spoken with are enthusiastic about the positive attimde and the exciting style of football they're going to play! See you at the games this Fall!

Now on to some news! Lo and behold I didfindthe letters I lost, so we have some news to talk about.

Lynne Marie Smith wrote in with Ed Devinney abouttiieirbike trek which started in Texas, and went through Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri for a total of 525 miles! "You're looking good, 90!"

My next letter was from Catheryne Buckhaltz (now Nicholson!) who sent in this pre-graduation photo of the 16th Company Cathy married Brian NicholsonfromtiieClass of '89 the day following graduation. They then mmed almost right around to help Karin Midlane and Mike Vernazza get married that evening! Cathy then flew back to Annapohs on the weekend of 23 June to help marry Tawny Patrick and BUly VUlareal! Cathy will report to Civil Engineer Corps School in Port Hueneme, Califomia after which she'U be at Moffett Field, CaUfomia. Congratulations to all the couples mentioned and thanks for the letter and picture, Cathy!

1 caught Mike Badorf checking out of PSD at the same time as many other 0-Is on 17 August. He had just finished up his TAD at David Taylor across tiie river. He's getting married to Susan Heam on 8 September and then reports to Nuclear Power School on 1 October.

Jamie Cartwright gave me a few more names of those who selected SEALS. Chris Haggerty, Dave Bucher, John Brady, Steve Wood, Matt Banks, Hyman Howard, Brendon Rogers, Pete Vasley, Dave Straight, Rob Hartelaija, WiU Tumulty and Roger UUman. I apologize for any misspelled names! Good luck to all!

WeU, that's all for now. Sorry there isn't much to report right now, but I'm sure things wUI pick up when everyone gets settied! Remember! Everyone should be writing Bob Sofge to ask him why he hasn't written in yet!

Next month's column wiU be devoted to those sturdy bachelors up at Newport, SWOS! Future issues will also be devoted to that magnificent specimen of a naval officer until theflyboys, bubble heads and jarheads get mad enough to write in to me! The challenge is out!

Until later! I hope and pray everyone is happy and having fun. Good luck and stay in Touch! Joe

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Chapter News BALTIMORE Cdr. E P Hambsch USN (Ret.) 4990-A2, Dorsey Hill Dr. ElUcott City, Md. 21043 The survey conducted in March conceming the rejuvenation of the Baltimore Chapter, as sponsored by Phil Hamsch '43, has been analyzed with the following results.

Oftiiemore than 700 graduates living within a 50raile radius of center city who were contacted, only 100 responded, some supportively, others noncommital. "This is a percentage of only 14.3 who showed any interest at all, not to mention volunteering for an officer or committee position. On the basis of this showing, the effort has been placed on the "back burner" by the sponsor, but anyone willing to pick up the gauntiet at a future time should contact Capt. Dan Treax at the Alumni Association for assistance with mailing.

CHICAGO John G. B. Howland 776 Pleasant Lane Glenview, Ul. 60025 (708) 998-6688 Coming events, 10 November—The Navy football team takes on the University of Toledo in the Glass Bowl. This will be Navy'sfirstmeeting with the midnight blue and gold Rockets. It wiU also be the first meeting between these two coaches, both in their inaugural seasons with their teams. Toledofinishedlast season at 6-5, winning all of their home games.

The Toledo Chapter is working hard to put together afineweekend for all Alumni that choose to make the short trip east (about four hours driving time). Included are reduced rate accommodations at Navy Headquarters—the Sheraton Westgate. Of course, tiiere wiU be pre- and post-game festivities and celebrations. Kick-off is at 1630.

24-25 November—Chicago's annual Timme Angsten Regatta for the varsity sailors.

8 December—Army-Navy football at Ditica's.

Last year we held off Army's bid to take the series lead, but tiiey'll be back this year to try to set themselves up for another shot at taking the edge. Watch tills space for more details on the biggest Army-Navy gatiiering outside of the stadium in Philly.

HAMPTON ROADS Capt. Donald T. Cannell USN (Ret.) 4236 Country Club Cir. Virginia Beach, Va. 23455 The latest gathering of the Hampton Roads Chapter (before this issue went to press) was a golf outing held at Eagle Haven Golf Course at the Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, on 27 July. The day started off with a forecast of 30% chance of showers— none of which happened to come our way, and ended with a light fried chicken supper and, of course, some winners and some losers. Aside from that, evShipmate, October 1990

eryone seemed to enjoy the day, all reported having had a goodtimerenewing old friendships and making some new ones.

Winners tied for low net in the best ball play were Dick Hanna '57, his son (former high school champion) Rich, Warren Graham '48 (visiting from the DC area), and Bill Chipman '48, who tied at 7 under par with Jim Harden '59, Bob Stone '47, Ken Hoff '66, and Tom Porter '66. Winners for the longest drive were Barry Nicholson and Dick Hanna '57, while closest to the pin honors went to Jim Reid '57 and Rich Hanna. Frank Degnan '51 and Jim DiNardo '50 helped by having a beverage wagon waiting as players navigated the course.

No one complained about the weather, the conditions of the course, the food, or the camaraderie. We had a total of 59 who joined up for the day, and they included the following: Gene Allender '51, Sam Anders '46, Ray Barber '50, George Bennett '44, Len Berry (guest), Gary Bibby (guest). Bob Briner '54, Dick Brown (guest), Don Caimell '53, Dave Carte '56, Bill Chipman '48, Jack Conger '41, Paul Coughhn (guest), Stephen Delamater '44, Tony Divito '45, Dave Donovan '59, Chick Eldridge (guest), Les Etchison '51, Linn Feh '53, BiU Flanagan '44, Hoot Foote '56, Al Galvani '43, Bruce Glendinning '44, Warren Graham '48, Basil Gray '54, Bumey Greenwood '46, Richard Hanna (guest), Dick Hanna '57, Jim Hardin '59, Dolan Hertzig '45, Ken Hoff '66, Robert Hogsed '45, Gene Hunter '45, Roy Jacques (guest), Jim Linder '49, Carlos McCullough '49, Bill McDonald (guest), Andy Mclntyre '48, Jerry Miller '77, Frank Mixner '65, Bob Morris '44, Marty Mulderrig '40, Rod Nelson (guest), Barry Nicholson (guest), Nick Nicholson '40, Dick Nicholson '48, Joe Phillips '72, Tom Porter '66, Frank Rawlings '45, Jim Reid '57, Chris Ryan '77, Paul Schwemley '46, Bob Stone '47, Cal Turk '46, Jim Van Pelt '44, Frank Wagner '77, Les Wood '33, John Woodbury '26, and Gary Yagiello '76.

PUGET SOUND Jim Bruso 9008 165th St. E Puyallup, Wash. 98373 The Puget Sound Chapter annual picnic was held 14 July at the home of Gerry and Jim Russell '26 on a beautiful Summer day with a most gorgeous setting on American Lake in the majestic state of Washington. The Russell home is located ten miles south of Tacoma, and was also the site of the 1988 Chapter picnic. The Class of 1956 acted as Geny and Jim's "working party," setting up the tables and cooking and serving the food. Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato and macaroni salads comprised the menu, with a variety of delicious cakes provided by several of the widows of our departed Shipmates. Approximately 100 persons attended and no one left without plenty to eat.

Several of our Shipmates were recognized during the festivities for various "accomplishments." Alex Hammond '25 was the oldest attendee, beating out Classmate Charlie Weeks by a few months. Youngest Shipmate was Fred Myers '71, who was granted

"carry on" for the aftemoon. Ted Fauntz '27 took home the prize for having been a part of the largest task force during WWII, and a special "Pepto Bismo" award was given to Jim Heg '43 for consuming the most hamburgers. Terry Mahoney '57 received one of the most unique recognitions, for most demerits First Class Year. On a more serious note, John Coughlin '50, representing the Chapter, presented Jim Russell with a Naval Academy plaque in recognition of Jim's induction into the Aviation Hall of Fame, a most prestigious honor and one richly deserved. Congratulations to Admiral Jim from all of us.

Gerry and Jim gratiously opened their home to all of us and proudly displayed their collection of naval memorabilia which Jim has collected over the past 68 years. Once again they were the perfect hosts for a wonderful afternoon of fun and companionship. The highlight of the afternoon was the informal presentation by Jim as he recalled several experiences and adventures of his long and illustrious career and eloquently presented them to the group. Our sincere thanks to the Russells for their great hospitality, and to those who helped make the picnic such a success; most notably Joan & Jim Kautz, Pat & Lyall Harris, Shirley & Karl Peterson and Jim Bruso, the '56 working party, and to the group of widows including: Julie Krick '30, Caroline Burrow '33, Kay Zimmerman '33, Jean Van Leunen '34, Dorothy McCallum '35, & Edie Yerbury '46.

The following is a partial list of other attendees: (an accurate muster was not obtained, and our apologies to those whom we missed) Kay & Alex Hammond '25, Charlie Weeks & wife '25, Ted Fauntz '27, Clyde Stevens '30, Margaret & Harvey Headland '35, Winifred & John Middleton '35, Yoshiko & Lloyd Benson '36, Evelyn & Bill Kramer '36, Hester & Jim Heg '43, Velma & Irv Potter '43 (Assoc), Merideth & Bob McMurdo '46, George Sheldon & wife '48, Mary Ellen Hanley '49 (Assoc), Mary & John Coughlin '50, Ron Campbell '52, Marcia & Lee Harshfield '53, Vema & Art Barke '53, Lee & Bob Fesler '56, Beverly & Terry Mahony '57, Dick Tennent '58, Walt Ryan, '58, Pat & Charlie Cook '60, Ron Booth '60, Julie & Mike Young '66, Barry Burrow '68, (CO. USS Califomia), and Fred Myers, '71.

Fumre events include a Joint Services meeting in October, and the annual Christmas Ball. Specific information will be provided at a later date.

SACRAMENTO Capt. John C. Burrill SC USN (Ret.) Sacramento, Calif. 95822 After moving our meeting date one week in July to avoid The Fourth, we remmed to the First Wednesday, 1 August, for our regular luncheon at Posey's Cottage at 11th and "O" streets.

Chapter President Lou Fifer '72 opened the meeting with a report on several spectacular golf courses available to naval personnel in the Monterey/Carmel area including one which allows a credit, on the toll for the famous 17-niile drive tour, for tiie green fee.

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of golf most mornings, was able to supplement Lou's report.

Jack Everett '64 reminded the group of the Navy BaU at Mather Air Force Base Officers' club on 20 October with tickets at S20. per person.

Steve Berg '66, Immediate Past President, passed around a book with the incredible titie of Cadets.

Trairung and Equipment about the Naval Academy.

The book contains many good photos, but the one of Tecumseh is entitied "God of "C." The book was written by a man named Colby and is fun to read in spite of the titie and the Tecumseh caption.

Lou Fifer reported on his plans to have an attomey who is, perhaps, the greatest expert on water rights, speak to us soon. In our fourth successive year of drought in Califomia, this is a hot topic.

Lou reported that the California Maritime Academy, the recipient of unfavorable pubUcity because of aUeged sexual harrassment of female midshipmen (midshipwomen?) is now headed by a woman, a former nun, a graduate of the Officers' Candidate

School at Newport and a commander in the Naval Reserve, who has headed a damage control school.

Chapter Vice-President Frank Blake '68 conscientiously queried aU attendees to make sure everyone is on a calling Ust and gets a monthly caU reminding him of meetings.

Others present included: Larry Pierce '38, Carlotta and John BurriU '38, Dick oiougherty '41, John Daniel '43, Cay and Joe Drachnik '43, Don and Lorma Andrews '47, Wayne Harbarger '47, Ed and Mary Lee Axtell '48, Berry Whittiesey '49, John Haynes '55, Tom Langley Jr. '56, Ben Montoya, '58, Terry Brown '68, and Steve Painter '78.

SAN DIEGO Pres: Capt. John KeUy USN Sec'y: Jerry L. Harken '63 1938 Ventana Way, El Cajon, Calif. 92020 (619) 562-7369

Admiral Kidd Club was attended by 70 people, including eight members of the Class of '55. Guest speaker was Jerold Kowalsky, '55, who kept the interest of aU with the story of his involvement in a sting operation. The operation resulted in the breakup of a London-based Iraqi-sponsored nuclear smuggling ring. As stated in tiie Los Angeles Times of 31 March 1990: "Kowalsky's wdUingness to put principle ahead of this quarter's profit is a welcome affirmation of the notion that there's a place for conscience on the bottom line."

At the 19 luly 1990 meeting, 55 people welcomed RAdm. Phil (juast who reUeved as Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Three. RAdm. Quasi spoke about the Navy's strategy for deaUng with manpower reductions associated with force restructuring as viewed from his former position as Director, MiUtary Perswinel Pohcy Division, ( y - B , Office oftiieCNO.

The San Diego Chapter's June meeting at the

Last Call Requiescat in Pace ALEXANDER, CLAUDE MILTON, JR '45, 26 August 1990, Pensacola, Florida ARGUELLES, JOHN RICHARD '47 (CDR USN RET). 1 August 1990, WiUcesborough, North Carolina BROUNER, ALBERT MARTIN '39 (CDR USN RET), 1 January 1990, HuntsviUe, Alabama BROWN, PHILIP FREDERICK '39 (LCDR USN RET), 1 July 1990, (Glendale, Missouri) CLARK, AUGUSTUS DAYTON '22 (CAPT USN RET), 12 August 1990, Mt. Kisco. New York CRICHTON, L ^ ROBERT '57 (LCDR USNR), 31 luly 1990, Elyria, Ohio ENNIS, THOMAS GATES '28 (MGEN USMC RET), 7 July 1990. Tequesta, Florida GRAD, CHARLES FRANK '45 (LCDR SC USN RET), 31 July 1990, Seattle, Washington HAZELRIGG, STEVEN ADOLPH '70 (CDR USN), 15 August 1990, Pattixent, Maryland; plane crash HUFF, GEORGE PERRY '31 (CAPT USN RET), 25 June 1990, Green VaUey, Arizona

JERMSTAD, GLEN LYNCH '57, 3 January 1990, Paducah, Kenmcky MACKINNON, JAMES SIMPSON '21 (CAPT USNR RET), August 1990, Juneau, Alaska MANN, EVERETT EDWARD '25 (CAPT USN RET), 30 December 1989, (MUlbrae, Califomia) MILLER, THOMAS STROUP '50, 23 April 1988.

Coral Gables, Florida PARO, EUGENE EDWARD '25 (RADM USN RET), 8 July 1990, HuntsviUe, Alabama RAMAGE, DONALD BREWSTER '38 (CAPT USN RET), 15 August 1990, Oceanside, CaUfomia REID, JACK BATEMAN '37 (LCDR USNR RET), 20 June 1990, Rahway, New Jersey RICKABAUGH, ROBERT STULTZ '27 (CDR USNR RET), 31 July 1990, New Brittain, Connecticut ROBESON, EDWARD JOHN FV '70 (LCOL USMC RET), 25 August 1990, Crabtiee, North Carolina ROBINSON, HUNTER RICHEY '24 (CDR USNR RET), 9 August 1990, Seattle, Washington

ROCKWELL, JOHN HOBART '15 (CAPT USNR RET), 9 August 1990. Pembroke Pines, Florida SCHILDKNECHT, KURT '65, 4 August 1990, Alexandria, Virgiiua SMirH, AUGUSTINE WASHINGTW* '44 (CAPT USN RET), 3 May 1990, Oak Harbor, Washington SMFTH, JAMES THOMAS '31 (RADM USN RET), 28 July 1990, (Alpine. Califomia) STANCIL, ANTHONY WILEY '86 (1/LT USMC), 27 July 1990. Camp Pendleton, Califomia; helo crash WILSON, THOMAS PAYNE '29 (CAPT USN RET). 8 July 1990, San Diego, CaUfomia WOHLER, JACK LYONS '44 (CAPT USN RET), 10 AUGUST 1990. VIRGINL\ BEACH, VIRGINL\ WRIGLEY, DWIGHT ALFRED (LCDR USNR RET), 17 June 1990, Sandwich, Massachusetts

EUGENE EDWARD PARO '25 RAdm. Eugene E. Pare USN (Ret.) died on 8 July 1990 in a nursing home in HimtsviUe, Alabama.

Bora on 22 Febmary 1904 in Missouri, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Kenmcky and graduated with the Class of 1925. He served with the Asiatic Fleet before attending tiie Submarine School at New London, Connecticut.

He subsequentiy was transferted to the PhiUppines as engineering officer on the submarine tender USS CANOPUS. When war witii Japan broke out his first act was to scuttie the ship m Maiula Bay to keep the enemy from getting it.

He then formed the CANOPUS sailors into an antiaircraft company. They fought the length of tiie Bataan Peninsula using heavy machine guns and con-

tinued fighting after withdrawing to Corregidor.

Paro's actions won him the SUver Star Medal.

On Corregidor, he came up with a scheme to keep the enemy from getting Philippine government gold reserves by using the bullion as submarine baUast. It was loaded aboard USS TROUT, skippered by LCdr. Mike Fenno, Paro's longtime friend, who dutifully receipted the gold with a pencil smb on a paper bag.

Paro was evacuated by submarine fixim Corregidor the night before it surrendered because he had been wounded and also had knowledge of his country's secret acoustic-homing torpedo.

In the United States he underwent neurosurgery for blood clots on the brain. After recovering, he was given command of a division of destroyer escorts in the Caribbean. One of his destroyer escort captains was Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. The division sank a German submarine.

After that he was assigned to help plan the invasion of Okinawa. He landed on Okinawa witii the assault wave and fought the entire campaign. He was wounded four times.

He was helping plan the invasion of Japan when the

war ended. He retired fixim the Navy in 1949 and retumed to his home town Paducah, Kentucky, to pursue art and sculpture.

He smdied imder a number of weU-known sculptors and had a successful one-man show at the FeragU Gallery in New York City. He sculpted a bronze bust of Vice President Alben Barkley (who appointed him to the Naval Academy) that is displayed at Barkley Dam in Kenmcky. He painted a mural of early American life on the Mississippi for the U.S. Post Office in Paducah and developed a unique art form of etching figures on copper plates, then heating them to bring out various colors in tiie copper. The results are both unusual and beautiful.

Survivors include a son. Col. Eugene E. Paro, Jr. USMC (Ret.), '53, of 10212 Plantation Dr.. HuntsvUle, Ala. 35803.

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CHRISTLVN HAROLD DUBORG '27 RAdm. Christian Harold Duborg USN (Ret.) is reported to have died on 29 March 1990. The circumstances of his death are not available at this time.

Bora andrearedin Beowawe, Nevada, he attended Shipmate, October 1990

High School at Reno, and also attended the University of Nevada. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from tiie State of Nevada to graduate witii tiie Class of 1927.

On graduation, he was assigned to the battleship IDAHO prior to undergoing flight training at Pensacola, where he qualified as a Naval Aviator. Subsequent assignments included tiie cruiser NEW ORLEANS; Patrol Squadrons 9 & 8 (in Hawaii); Patrol Squadrons 24, 52 and 72 which were stationed variously at NorfoUc, Charleston, San Juan, Quonset Pt., and Argentia. Attiietimeof U.S. entry into WWII, he was CO. of PatRon 52, conducting neutrality patrols out of Argentia.

When the U.S. entered tiie war, he was transferred with his squadron to Honolulu where he was assigned additional duty on the staff of FairWing One. Later wartime assignments included: PBY operational training unit, Jacksonville, Flordia, and staff ComAirForce LantHt. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for "outstanding administrative skiUâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;contributing to the combat effectiveness of carrier-based aircraft bound for ttie war theaters. Later, he was assigned as C O . of the seaplane tender ALBEMARLE. Post-war duties included: C O . NavAirBase, Samar, PL; C O . NAS Sangley Point, Luzon, PL; staff ComNav For, PhiUppines; OpNav; National War CoUege; staff, Alaskan Sea Frontier; staff 17th. NavDist; CO. carrier ESSEX; and Command of Naval Activities, Port Lyautey, Morocco.

In addition to the Bronze Star Medal, RAdm. Duborg had the foUowing medals: American Defense with "A," Asiatic-Pacific, American Campaign, European-African-Middle East, World War II Victory, National Defense Service, Korean Service and United Nations Service.

He has described his retirement in Oroville, Califomia, as follows: "Chris has been busy as a farmer, in rice, ohves and cattle and has held offices in a number of farm organizations . . . considerable activity as Director of the County Fair, Rotary Club and civic functions . . . much work on a number of charities, including a term as President of the area Red Cross."

His wife, Pauline, predeceased him. Survivors include his daughter, Diana Duborg Patterson, two grandchildren and a brother, Robert W (USNA '43).

THOMAS GATES ENNIS '28 MGen. Thomas Gates Ennis, USMC (Ret.) died suddenly at his home in Tequesta, Florida, on 7 July 1990.

Bom in Connecticut, graduating from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1928, he qualified as an aviator at Pensacola. Heflewwith the East Coast Expeditionary Force and in Haiti until early 1933.

In World War n he saw action in the Solomons, operating from Guadalcanal with various bombing squadrons. In 1945 he proceeded to Tamboanga, Philippines with Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, later flying his Group in Tsingtao, China, as Commanding Officer. For his work at Guadalcanal, he was awarded tiie Legion of Merit (with Combat "V") and the Order oftiieBritish Empire, as Executive Officer of Marine Aircraft Group 14 and second in command of the Guadalcanal-based Bomber Command, which included Army, Navy, Marine and Royal New Zealand Air Force planes.

Amongst his many post-World War II commands, he commissioned and commanded the Marine Corps Air Station, Miami, and as major general, commanded 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, El Toro, California. Other commands included Marine Air Reserve Training Command, Glenview, Illinois, and Marine Air Group 12, El Toro, Califomia.

He is survived by his wife: Lillian. Her address was RO. Box 3639, Tequesta, Ha. 33469.

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GEORGE PERRY HUFF '31 Capt. George P Huff USN (Ret.) died on 25 June 1990 at his home in Green Valley, Arizona.

Bom on 27 March 1908 in Palo Alto, Califomia, he enlisted in the Navy in June 1926 and won appointment to the Naval Academy, graduating with the Class of 1931. He taught at the Naval Academy from 1938 to 1940. He was decorated for service in action in both World War II and the Korean War; among these awards was the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf clusters. He served aboard USS NIBLACK (DD-424) at the time of the sinking of the REUBEN JAMES, a

sister ship of NIBLACK, in the North Atlantic just prior to World War II. Retiring from the Navy in 1956, the captain received an MA from Long Beach State College and eamed a Fullbright Scholarship to Germany. There he taught in a gymnasium and attended a university in Darmstadt from 1957 to 1958. His Fullbright was tiiefirstawarded at Long Beach State College.

In 1964, Capt. Huff was awarded a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Southem Califomia. He continued research in this field until his death.

He is survived by his three children, including Patricia Huff Quincy of 1252 Paseo de Golf, Green Vally, Ariz. 85614; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

FRANCIS EDWARD FLECK, JR. '34 RAdm. Francis E. (Ed) Fleck, Jr. USN (Ret.) died on 12 July 1990 at home in Waynesboro, Permsylvania, after a very long siege of cancer. Services were held in the Fort Myer C^hapel followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery on the 16th with full honors.

Admiral Fleck served in USS MEMPHIS from graduation in 1934 until 1939, when he transferred to USS HENLEY operating out of Pearl Harbor. As a bachelor, he was aboard and thrust into early command on the moming of 7 December 1941. After a following tour at the Naval Academy he held successive com-

mgton; and daughter Margaret Fleck-Halley of Woodstock, New York.

The family suggests that any memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

NICHOLAS DIOGENES POULOS '35 Nicholas D. Poulos died on 15 July 1990 in Sarasota, Florida. Services were held on 17 July at St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church followed by interment at the Sarasota Memorial Park.

Bom on 14 September 1913 in Lexington, Kentucky, and appointed to the Naval Academy from that state, Nick entered with the Class of 1935. However, deficient eyesight required his resignation in May 1933, and he retumed to Kentucky to help run the family business. With the start of World War II in Europe in September 1939, he was classified 4-F and continued with the family business. On 4 January 1943, he was drafted into the Army. In due course, he was trained in Photographic Interpretation, became a Master Sergeant, served with the Southwest Pacific ForcestiiroughHollandia andtiienthe Leyte landing where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He was present at the siurender of the Japanese at Wakayama, Japan.

Following discharge at Camp Blanding, Florida, at the end of the war, Nick bought and operated the Excell Builders Supply Co. in Sarasota and became active in local civic affairs. He was president of the Boy Scouts' Sunnyland Council, was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Assn., the EUcs, the Parent/ Teachers Association, and the Rotary Club where he served as secretary. He served on the Sarasota County Zoning Board of Appeals, was past district deputy and honorary life member of the Florida State Elks Children's Hospital and was on the St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church parish councU and building committee.

He is survived by his wife, Maurine, at 4904 80th Ave., Sarasota, Fla. 34243; a daughter, Niki E Joyce of Tallahassee; two sons Richard T and Gregory W. both of Sarasota; and four grandchildren.

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and DYESS between 1944-48. Ed was then ordered to Princeton as XO of the NROTC unit, followed by duty on the staff of ComNavFor FarEast and a short hitch as Deputy Chief, Naval Section, MAAG in Tokyo where he made many permanent friends among the naval and civilian communities. His last sea duty was command of USS SALAMONIE in the Atlantic. Ed retired in November 1959 wearing the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Navy Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V"s, and lapanese Order of the Sacred Treasury.

The Flecks settled in Bethesda, Maryland, while tiie Admiral served as Controller andfinancialadvisor to the Seltzer Partnership of Philadelphia but soon moved to D.C. There they were very active in the Washington National Cathedral, the English Speaking Union and Japan-America Society, and the Urban Land Institute, an intemational organization dealing with land use in urban development. Later they bought raw land on the island of Maui, which they cleared and planted in avocados, bananas and coconuts with shade houses for propagation of omamental plants. The primary power source for the farm was a wind-generated electrical system designed and installed by the Admiral. At that time they bought a house near Diamond Head to keep in touch with the large '34 contingent living on Oahu. At home they built a retreat at Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, and moved there as a permanent base. More recently Ed's failing health required moving into the nearby town of Waynesboro where they spent the last few years.

Admiral Fleck is survived by his wife Isabelle at 201 Clayton Ave., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268; daughter Cathy with the Intemational Monetary Fund in Wash-

GEORGE MILTON ROUZEE '37 George M. Rouzee, who resigned from the Navy as a Commander in 1947, died at his home in Federal Way, Washington, on 25 July 1990. His ashes were scattered at sea off San Diego, Califomia, where his son-in-law, RAdm. Stephen Clarey USN is Commander Amphibious Group 3, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Bom in Washington, D.C. in 1915, Mr. Rouzee attended primary and preparatory schools in that city, and in June 1933 entered the Naval Academy with an appointment from the state of Oklahoma. Graduating in 1937 he served briefly in the battleship TEXAS while awaiting completion of the new light cruiser BROOKLYN in September 1937.

After junior officer duties aboard BROOKLYN he remmed to TEXAS in the pre-war Atiantic Squadron before going to flight training at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida. Winning his wings in December, 1940 he became senior aviator in light cruiser DETROIT,flagshipof Destroyers, Battle Force. DETROIT went unscathed on 7 December 1941 in Pearl Harbor and for the next year escorted convoys in the eastem Pacific.

In 1943 LCdr. Rouzee reported as operations officer at Naval Air Station, Dutch Harbor, Alaska, and in late-1944 qualified for cartier aviation and assumed command of VF-49 and Air Group 49 aboard light carrier SAN JACINTO. His air group operated in support of the Okinawa landings and pre-invasion strikes against Japan as part of Task Forces 38 and 58, and on 18 July 1945 LCdr. Rouzee led an attack against battleship NAGATO at Yokosuka Naval Base.

This veteran battleship was severely damaged and put out of action. For this strike LCdr. Rouzee was awarded the Navy Cross.

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In 1947 and for several years thereafter, he was with Sperry Gyroscope Co. as a test pilot, checking out commercial and miUtary pilots on the A-12 autopilot system. Working for Lockheed Aircraft and Phiico and organizing his own company. Astro Corporation, preceded moving to the Seattle area, where from 1962 to 1981 he was with Boeing as a project manager. More recentiy he continued as an aircraft engineering consultant in the Seattie area.

His marriage in 1939 to the former Julia Brett of Washington, D.C., ended in divorce in 1958. She and three children, Mike Rouzee of Darien, Connecticut, Bonnie Clarey of Coronado, Califomia, and Linda Halley of La JoUa, Califomia, survive him. In 1960 he married the former Connie Cooper, 31416 27th Ave. S.W, Federal Way, Wash. 98023, who survives him with two children, Eric Rouzee and Jeanine Janus, both of Vancouver, B.C. Also surviving are four grandchUdren and his mother, Katherine Rouzee of Federal Way, Washington.

EARL FRANKLIN TUHEY '43 Cdr. Earl Franklin Tuhey USNR (Ret.) died suddenly of a rupmred aortic aneurism on 3 July 1990 m BaU Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. A Memorial Service was held on 8 July 1990 with relatives and many lifelong friends in attendance. In accordance with his wishes his ashes were placed in a family plot near Muncie.

Bom in Daleville, Indiana, he attended Daleville schools where he starred in baseball, basketball and track. He was selected as a member of the first class of inductees into the Delaware County Indiana Athletic Hall of Fame during charter ceremonies in 1979.

He attended Ball State and Purdue Universities before being appointed to the Naval Academy. After graduation with the Class of 1943 in June 1942, he served in Worid War II aboard USS COLUMBIA and

HARVEY OSCAR VOGEL '40 Cdr. Harvey O. Vogel USS PENSACOLA. He was on board PENSACOLA for USN (Ret.) died 19 July 44 months, participating in the testing of the atomic 1990, after an extended bomb. Hefinishedhis active service in the Regular illness, in West Palm Navy as executive officer of USS DUNCAN. Beach, Florida. CremaAfter retiring from active duty, Cdr. Tuhey retion in Florida was fol- tamed to Muncie where he founded his own insurlowed by an Episcopal ance agency. He sold his business in the early 1970s service at the Post and completed his working career with the Indiana Chapel in Fort Myer, Gas Company, retiring in 1985.

Virginia, and interment Commander Thhey served as commanding officer with full military honors of the Surface Unit Reserve Program of Muncie durat Arlington National Cemetery. ing the niid-1950s through the 1960s. He retired from Bom in Michigan on 27 July 1917, he was ap- the Naval Reserve in 1980. pointed to the Naval Academy from New Jersey and He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni graduated with the Class of 1940. First duty assign- Association, Beta Theta Pi fratemity at Purdue, and ment was in the carrier YORKTOWN where, with the a member of Eagles Lodge. advent ofradarin 1941, he became YORKTOWN's first Earl is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Combat Information Officer, later Signal Officer.

Minnich Tlihey, Muncie, Indiana; two sons, Timothy After tiie Marshall Islands and Coral Sea actions, Earl Thhey, Springport, Indiana, and Michael Frankand foUowing the sinking of YORKTOWN at Midway, lin Tuhey, Grand Junction, Colorado; a daughter he was reassigned to the new carrier INDEPENDENCE Cathy Nan (Mrs. John) Kammer and two grandand participated as Communications Officer through daughters, Angela Ann and Jody Marie Kammer, of the actions at Rabaul, Tarawa, Palau, Leyte, Formosa Muncie.

Straits and South China Seas. He was then transferred to HMS INDOMITABLE to serve as Communi- CHARLES ERNEST BAGWELL '44 cations Liaison Officer on the Staff of ComAircraftCharles E. Bagwell died on 23 May 1990 at his Carriers, British Pacific Fleet, through the long home in Topsham, Maine. His funeral was held at the Okinawa campaign; tiien to Staff, CinCPacFIt, at Fu-st Parish Church in Bmnswick and burial was in Guam.

Pine Grove Cemetery.

FoUowing World War II he was assigned to the PG Bom on 21 July 1920 in Canon, Georgia, he grew School, Annapolis, for three years, and eamed a up in Jackson, Michigan, and attended Georgia Tech.

Master's in Electrical Engineering. Duty in Pearl He was appointed to the Naval Academy from the Harbor followed as Force Communications Officer State of Georgia and graduated with the Class of for the Pacific Service Force during the Korean War; 1944. In World War D he saw service in RANGER and then XO DIONYSIUS and Ops Officer PITTSBURGH, SHANNON. He resigned as a lieutenant in November operating in the Med and Indian Ocean. Duty as CO 1946.

REHOBOTH during 1954-55 andfinaltours with OpAfter leaving the Navy, he was an electrical engiNav and JCS were followed by retirement from active neer for Westinghouse Corp. and was instrumental in duty 30 September 1963. the development of the first automatic pilot in use in In retirement he worked on Navy communications Navy aircraft. Through the years he held executive for ten years as an engineer with Booz-Allen in Be- positions with Hanson Van Winkle Munning, Wheathesda and Pascagoula; then ten years with Advanced ton Glass, Bumdy Corp. and Control Data. Since Marine Enterprises, working mostly on rapid deploy1971, when he moved to Maine, he was recognized as ment force problems. His marriage to Helen Eldridge producing flawless brass ship bells and brass hour ended in divorce in 1972. He joined the Shillelagh glasses. He was also an accomplished musician.

Flying Club and visited the Bahamas, Barbados, St. He was a member of tiie Navy League Casco Bay Lucia, Grenada, Morocco and the Azores. In addi- Council and Mensa. tion to professional engineering societies, he was a He is survived by his wife Kathryn of RO. Box member of the Naval Academy Alunmi Association 274, Topsham, Maine 04096; a daughter, Cheryl and TROA. Stoebe of Westport, Connecticut; a son. Dr. Charles He is survived by his widow, Bettie Nicolas Vogel B. Bagwell of Topsham; a brother, Capt. Wallace B. of West Palm Beach, Florida; a son Paul; daughter Bagwell USN (Ret.) of Fairfax Station, Virginia; and Carol V. Rothchild; two brothers, Don W. Vogel and five grandchildren.

Jack L. Vogel; sister, Ruth Berkobin; and three Memorials may be made to the American Cancer grandchildren.

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NEWELL S. BOWMAN '47 Dr. NeweU Bowman died on 16 June 1990 in Knoxville, Tennessee, from respiratory faUure. Services and burial were held at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, on 18 June.

Bom 4 September 1924 in Rocky Ford, Colorado, he was raised and educated in Maryland and appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Colorado, graduating witii tiie Class of 1947. FoUowing graduation, he served on aircraft carriers untU he was medically retired in 1949. He then retumed to school and received a BS degree in chemistry from the University of Maryland in 1951, and his Master's and Ph.D in organic chemistry in 1954 and 1955 from Princeton University. He was a postdoctoral feUow at Purdue University 1954-56.

He then joined the faculty at the University of Tennessee as a chemistry instmctor and retired in 1984 as a fuU professor. During his time as a professor. Dr. Bowman was an author of two books, some 20 pubhshed research papers, and appointed a FuUbright Lecturer at Karlsmhe, Germany, in 1969-70 He was a member of the American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi, and dedicated countless hours to the Blue and Gold program at the Naval Academy.

Dr. Bowman was preceded in death by a son, Donald D. Bowman, who died in an automobUe accident in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1987.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Laveda of 2516 Lakemoor Drive, Knoxville, Tenn. 37920; a daughter, Roxane Frazier also of KnoxviUe; a son, Lt. Aaron Bowman, '83, of JacksonvUle, Florida; and two grandsons.

VICTOR CHARLES WANDRES '51 Cdr. Victor Charles Wandres USN (Ret.) died on 14 October 1989 in Dartmoutii Medical Center, Hanover, New Hampshire after a long and valiant battie with cancer. A memorial service was held on 19 October at Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, New London, New Hampshire, and he was interred in Arlington National Cemetery on 25 October with miUtary honors. Both services were attended by family and friends.

Commander Wandres was bom on 4 September 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from high school in Mention, Massachusetts, and enlisted in the Navy in 1946. Graduating from the Naval Academy witii tiie Class of 1951, he served until 1953 as navigator and assistant CIC officer in BRINKLEY BASS (DD-887). This tour included extended deployments with Task Force 77 and the Wonsan Patrol Force.

From 1953 to 1956 he saw service in SUMMIT COUNTY (LST-1146) as executive officer and navigator, working from nuclear testing at Bikini AtoU to an Arctic cruise establishing a portion of the Dew Line at Hat Island, Canada. He served asflaglieutenant to ComServPac until 1958, and served as executive officer and navigator of WAGNER (DER-539) in the At-

lantic until 1959.

He then commanded SENECA (ATF-91) in the At-

lantic until 1961, when he served with the Joint Chiefs of Staff as a member of the Altemate Command Element, now the Altemate National Military Command Center. In 1963 he reported to CinCPac for duty with the Joint Command and Control Systems Group, later attending the Counter Insurgency School. For the next year he was Commander, Rung Sat River Patrol Group (CTG 116.2) and senior advisor to Commander Rung Sat Special Zone in Vietnam.

His next tour was as operations officer of SPRINGHELD (CLG-7). In 1969 he was assigned totiieU.S. Military Assistance Command/Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group Thailand as headquarters commandant. Later he moved to the Naval Advisory Group Thailand as Deputy Chief until 1971. He was executive officer of the Naval Inshore Operations Training Shipmate, October 1990

Center, Vallejo, Califomia until 1972, and served as executive officer of Naval Weapons Station, Earle, New lersey untilretirementin June 1975. He and his family then took up residence in New Hampshire.

Commander Wandres' decorations include the Legion of Merit witii Combat' V,' Joint Service Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Viettiam Cross of Gallantry witii gold star, Viemam Civil Action ribbon witii palm, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, World War II Victory, United Nations Service, Korean Service witii 4 stars, China Service, National Defense Service, Navy Expeditionary Medal, VieOiam Service with 3 stars, and Vietnam Campaign Medal (with scroll).

He is survived by his wife, tiie former Eleanor Gray, of Bradford, New Hampshire; two daughters, Victoria G. Faudree of Colorado and Flore Ida H. Morrow of Connecticut; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Wandres; a brother, Robert M. of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and five grandchildren.

STEVEN A. HAZELRIGG '70 Capt. Steven A. HazeUigg USN, Chief Test Pilot fortiieNaval Air Test Center, died 15 August 1990 in

an aircraft accident during a routine training flight from the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

A native of the Lone Star State, Capt. Hazelrigg graduated from the Naval Academy in 1970 and received the Bachelor's in Chemistry. He was Company Commander for the 13th Company.

Capt. Hazelrigg's distinguished aviation career began witii his designation as a Naval Aviator in 1972.

After an initial tour as an Advanced Training Command Instructor, he transitioned to the A-6 and, in 1974, was selected Intruder Pilot of the Year. He then served with VA-145 and in VA-128 before entering tiie Naval Test Pilot School in 1978.

Graduating from the Test Pilot School in 1979, he became the Carrier Suitability and Ordnance Separation Test Pilot for the Naval Test Center where he conducted the first conventional jet ski-jump takeoff and piloted the longest refueled flight in an A-6 series aircraft. He also eamed a Master's in Human Resources Management during his Pataxent River tour.

Retaming to the A-6 community 1982, Capt.

Hazelrigg began at VA-95 as a Department Head for Operations, Safety and Maintenance. In 1984 he became Executive Officer of VA-128. After a brief tour as Wing Manpower Officer, he became Executive Of-

ficer and later Commanding Officer of VA-145. During his tenure at VA-145 he guided the introduction of tiiefirstA-6E aircraft into the Pacific Fleet.

Completion of his command tour was followed by training at the Defense System Management College. His last assignment brought him back to the Naval Air Test Center as the Chief Text Pilot for the Strike Aircraft Directorate where he flew A-6 and F-14 aircraft and supervised flight testing of all Navy tactical jet aircraft.

Capt. Hazelrigg had accumulated over 5000 flight hours and 1100 carrier landings in 25 different aircraft. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal.

He is survived by his two daughters Cecily and Stephany, his mother, Germaine HazeUigg, his fatiier, Rudolph Koch, and a brother Rudolph Koch, an Air Force Master Sergeant.

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ymporters of Fine Diamon(Js, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds a n d Fine 18 kt.

Italian Gold Chains.

Direct from the mines to you - no middle man. Call for quotes a n d catalog.

James E. Colli Class of 7 4 1-800-462-1086

JOSTENS RING INFORMATION U.S.N.A. Graduates of Classes 1951, 1955, 1956, 1958,1959,1960,1961,1967,1968,1971,1978, may order Josten's Official and matching Miniature rings, contoured Wedding Bands. Write Vemon R. Gatley, 3191 Nathan, Grand Junction, Col. 81504, phone (303) 434-5599.

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BEFORE MAKING A MOVE, CALL NAVY FEDERAL Mortgage loan service is available in 23 states and the District of Columbia.

VA; FHA; Conventional—both fixed and variable rate.

Call 24 hours a day for location information, current rates and points.

1-800-336-3333 or 1-703-255-2626 in Metro Washington, DC. NAW

Susan King Military Relocation Specialist Wife of F.G. King (USNA 7 0 )

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THE NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CHAIR

V ^ e r e QUALITY is the watchword. At S. Bent & Bros., who produce these classic chairs, fine craftsmanship and superb quality have been a way of life for over 120 years. In Gardner, Massachusetts, America's "Chair City", six generations of the S. Bent family have upheld a commitment to the highest standards of construction and painstaking techniques of fine cabinetry that guarantee years of enjoyment. The result is an expression of beauty and quality to enrich home or office - today and for many tomorrows.

Either as a personal acquisition or as a meaningful gift for the graduating midshipman or the proud alumnus, a Naval Academy Chair wdll be a useful and treasured possession that will pass with pride to future generations.

Each chair is skillfully hand decorated with the Naval Academy seal. The chairs are handcrafted from kiln dried solid North American Birch, carefully selected for its grain and strength. The Boston Rocker is finished in Black or Cherry. The Captain's Chair comes in Black with Cherry finished arms, or in a choice of overall Black or Cherry finish. The Boston Rocker measures 41" high, 22" wide and 20" deep. The Captain's Chair is 35" high, 21" wide and I8V2" deep.

Each chair comes with the unique S. Bent 10-Year Warranty, the first long period comprehensive assurance ever offered by a producer of solid wood furniture. Upon delivery, satisfaction must be complete or the chair may be retumed for a full refund.

Order Form. Please accept my order for the folloiuing: Captain's Chair, Black Finish ivith Cherry Arms Quantity at $225.00 each.

Captain's Chair, Black Finish overall Quantity at $225.00 each.

Captain's Chair, Cherry Finish overall Quantity at $225.00 each.

Boston Rocker, Black Finish overall Quantity at $275.00 each.

Boston Rocker, Cherry Finish overall Quantity at $275.00 each.

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Note: Rockers are shipped freight collect. Captain s Chairs are shipped freight prepaid. Maryland resident please add 5% sales tax. Please enclose check payable to USNA Alumni Association. Please remit to USNA Alumni Association, Alumni House, Annapolis, MD 21402-5068

HAND PAINTED PERSONALIZED LITHOGRAPH FOR NAVAL OFFICERS THIS HANDSOME LIMITED EDITION PRINT CAN BE "PERSONALIZED" WITH YOUR NAME, RANK AND DECORATIONS. AFTER PERSONALIZATION

BEFORE PERSONALIZATION

"ANCHORS AWEICH" 1000 signed and numbered lithographs Image size I9"x25" Paper size 21 "X 27" Base Price S150 (Unframed)

Sample of completed personalized print

Base print showing personalization options

L A P T U R E YOUR PRIDE I N BEING A NAVAL OFFICER WITH THIS PERSONALIZED LIMITED EDITION ART PRINT Have vou ever wanted to display your pride in being a part of the Naval service? Well, now you can! This beautiful limited edition print has been faithfully reproduced from the original oil painting by military artist Scott B. Mills and he will personalize one with your decorations Each print becomes an original as the artist paints onto the print with the same expertise as he did the original painting, your name, ranl< and decorations Other details can be added at additional charges. For the first time this personalization offers you the uniqueness of an original at the affordable price of a print. A perfect gift for Christmas, birthday, promotion, retirement or just for you. Do not hesitate to order your print today and please allow at least four weeks for processing and delivery Other personalized prints available in addition to the one shown above ORDER FORM

STANDARD ITEMS (Included in Base Price of S150) O Rank.

Line/staff Device

e warfare Specialty insignia o Stenciled Name Initials Last Name Ribbons (3 included, additional ribbons at $7.50 each). o Send a color photograph of ribbon placement or list below each ribbon with attachments as it appears on the uniform. If more than 3 ribbons, use an additional sheet.

(Large medals may be requested at $15 each).

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Military device (wings, badges, command Insignias) indicate type ($15 ea.)

0 Additional stenciled information (not to include more than 15 total letters) ($2 per letter) 0 unit crest, ship's logo, squadron logo, or other available upon request.

Provide color photograph, decal or patch with order, items will be returned with print. ($35 each, price may vary depending upon complexity.)

(E) Visor decoration (if applicable add $10).

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