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United States Naval Academy WELCOMES ALUMNI

NAVY FOOTBALL 1996 at Rutgers

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SOUTHERN METHODIST

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at Boston College

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DUKE at Air Force (Colorado) at Wake Forest at Notre Dame (Ireland) DELAWARE TULANE at Georgia Tech Army (@ Vet Stadium, Phila)

12:00 pm 2:00 pro 1:00 pm 7:00 am 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:00 pm 3:45 pm

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We Accept Personal Checks, Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

HOMECOMING WEEKEND NAVY vs DUKE

DELAWARE Friday Saturday Sunday

November 8 November 9 November 10

7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

For Information and EXPRESS ORDER SERVICE contact: U.S. Naval Academy Store U.S. Naval Academy 101 Wilson Road Annapolis, Maryland 21402-5081 Phone (410) 263-2908 / (410) 263-2832 Fax (800) 872-3452 / (800) 794-1634

Visit the World's Largest USNA/NAVY Imprint Clothing Collection at the U.S. Naval Academy Store

USNA STORE HOURS Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

October 3 October 4 October 5 October 6

7:30 7:30 7:30 9:00

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NAVY vs TULANE Friday Saturday Sunday

November 15 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

November 16 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

November 17 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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NOW FEATLfRING STARTER CLOFHING MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE US. NAVAL ACADEMY STORE

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The U.S. Naval Academy Store was established in September 1994 as a non-appropriated fund retail activity to service the needs of the Brigade of Midshipmen. The store carries a wide range of items required by midshipmen in the performance of their duties. It also carries a complete line of Naval Academy emblematic items and gifts.

The Superintendent has authorized Naval Academy Alumni access to the store during all home football game weekends and during special class activities. Alumni who wish access on these weekends must register at the Store which is located in the third wing of Bancroft Hall. On the regularly scheduled homecoming weekend Alumni may register either at the store or with the Alumni Association. Request for access by individual classes for special class activities on other than home football weekends should be addressed to the Alumni Association.

All profits from the U.S. Naval Academy Store are used to support Brigade Extra Curricular Activities and Club Sports.

These activities are important to the complete development of the Brigade of Midshipmen.

Please stop by the store when you come back to help cheer on our Navy team. BEAT DUKE!!

BEAT ARMY!

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"Serving our Alumni as they return Home"

Free Picnic Lunch Come join the fun Friday, 4 October, at the Alumni House from 1100 to 1500. Free picnic lunch - hot dogs, fruit, cookies, chips, and soda. The Raw Bar and Beverage Bar will be open on the patio for the purchase of oysters and alcoholic beverages. Alumni Association merchandise will be on hand with great gift ideas for that Navy fan in your life.

The Alumni Association invites all members of the Naval Academy Family to celebrate the return of our Alumni.

Transportation and Parking Parking in Annapolis is always a problem. Therefore, arrangements have been made for Free shuttle bus service from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Buses will originate at the Stadium, stopping at Alumni House, Alumni Hall (for registration), the Naval Academy Store, and Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, then retracing that route.

Service will be continuous from 0700 Friday to 0100 Saturday; and from 0700 to 1400 Saturday.

Stadium parking fees are $3 on Friday; $4 on Saturday.

No overnight parking is permitted.

If you need further information,call 410-263-4448 xl30.

For those of you with Children...

The Naval Station Child Development Center can put you in touch with licensed family home care providers. Please be aware that these providers will set their rates on an individual basis. There is a limited supply of home care providers, so if you know you will need such assistance, call Peggy Harper at the Center at (410) 293-9395. Reservations will be taken starting 2 September. Please make arrangements prior to your arrival.

Please stand by your commitment.

If we misuse the services this year there will be no services in the future.

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•icitieccmina Schedule This schedule subject to change. Please check registration packet for updated schedule.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, 3 October 0730-1700 Registration for alumni at Alumni Hall 0730-1700 Naval Academy Store (formerly Mid Store) 0730-1700 Alumni House open (merchandise available) 0900-1700 USNA Gift Shop in Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center 1000-1200 Golf Scramble; Alumni & spouses (USNA Course) 1210 Brigade noon meal formation 1430-1700 General Visiting, Alumni Hall 1600 Dedication of Midway Memorial-FuUam Court (in front of Dahlgren Hall) Friday, 4 October 0600 Roman Catholic Mass in All Faiths Chapel (Mitscher Hall) 0700-1900 Naval Academy Store 0730-1830 Registration for alumni at Alumni Hall 0730-1700 Alumni House open (merchandise available) 0800-1700 USNA Gift Shop-Visitor Center 0900 Alumni Open Golf Tournament: shotgun start (USNA Course) 0930-1530 General Visiting to Academic Departments 0930-1530 Professional Development and Planetarium Shows and Bridge Simulator demonstrations (Luce Hall) 1100-1500 Picnic at Alumni House (weather permitting) 1200-1600 General visiting at Ricketts Hall 1200 Roman Catholic Mass-Laboon Ministry Center (Mitscher Hall) 1210 Brigade noon meal formation 1215 Luncheon in King Hall for alumni who are parents or legal guardians of midshipmen 1300-1600 Yard Patrol craft static tours (Farragut Seawall) 1430-1800 General visiting of Alumni Hall 1500 Alumni vs. Navy Baseball (Bishop Stadium) 1545 Dress Parade (Worden Field) 1545 Alumni vs. Navy Squash (Halsey Field House) see page 3 for continuation

HOMECOMING 1996 Alumni Sports Activities - Contacts and Phone Numbers Baseball Basketball Lacrosse Rugby Squash Run with the Goats

Coach MacDonald Coach Wojcik Coach Meade LT Grogan Coach Brown LCDR Marinacci

410-293-5571 410-293-2627 410-293-5547 410-293-6085 410-293-5589 410-293-6592

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Important

• Football tickets must be ordered from the Athletic Association 1-800-US4-NAVY. • Those Alumni wishing to have lunch on Friday with their Midshipman must advise him/her so he/she can make the necessary arrangements.

Remember to join us for lunch at Alumni House, We will be looking for you ! And,

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Tribute to Talley Join us in a special tribute to honor (JSNA's Director of Musical Activities, Dr. Barry Talley as he celebrattes his 25th Year at USNA. Reception and Dinner begins at 1900 on 4 October 1996 in the Bo Coppedge Dining Room at Alumni Hall. Good food, good friends, and great entertainment for all. Choice of Crab Cake or Prime Rib/ at $28.00 per person. To RSVP make checks payable to USNA Alumni Assn and mail to: Dr. Talley s Tribute, c/o Don Nelson, Office of Admission, Leahy Hall, 117 Decatur Road, Annapolis, MD 21402, by 15 September 1996.

Questions: Please call Stephanie in the Music Office at (410) 293-2439 or Don Nelson in Admissions at (410) 293-1849.

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Important Phone Numbers Alumni Association 8:00-5:00 M-F

410-263-4448 ext 130 & 134

Alumni Association Washington Line Alumni Association Baltimore Line U.S. Naval Academy Switchboard 24 hours NAAA Ticket Office NAAA FAN Phone Security Office

301-261-2684 410-269-1036 410-293-1000 410-268-6060 410-267-NAVY 410-293-5765

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Reserved tickets for alumni reception/dinner transferred from Alumni Hall to Dahlgren for pickup at 1900 Alumni vs.Navy Basketball (Alumni Hall) 25th Anniversary Tribute to honor Dr Barry Talley at Bo Coppedge Dining Room/Alumni Hall/ RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Alumni reception in Dahlgren Hall (open bar) TICKETS REQUIRED Jewish Service in Laboon Ministry Center (Mitscher Hall) Dinner (King Hall) TICKETS REQUIRED Dance (Dahlgren Hall). Informal, no reservations required ^

Tickets to the reception /dinner in Dahlgren Hall are sold on a first-come, z ^ ' " 1900 1900 first-served basis. Get your I p order in early. Only 2,500 tickets available!

1900-2030 For tickets, please return j the reservation form (on the' 1930 back of this page) with your payment by 20 September.

2030-2200 Reservations will not be accepted without payment!

2130-2400 NOTE: Due to space limitations, and in all fairness to Alumni, tickets are restricted io: Alumni and spouses or dates; Alumni widows and escorts; Honorary and Saturday, 5 October Associate Members; and USNA faculty. Tickets will 0730-1200 Registration at Alumni Hall 0730-1700 Naval Academy Store nothQ mailed after 20 September 1996. Reserved ticket 0800-1700 USNA Gift Shop in Visitor Center pick-up is at Alumni Hall on Thursday, 3 October until 0800 Running of the Goats" (jog - run) - Starting line to 1700 and Friday, 4 October until 1830. At be determined 1900 tickets can be picked up in TBD Visit Ship - Boats leave from Fleet Landing 0830-0930 Visits to company wardrooms by sponsoring classes Dahlgren Hall.

0900-1300 Alumni House open (merchandise available Refund requests accepted 0900-1100 General visiting of Alumni Hall until 20 September. Please mail 0900-1100 Yard Patrol craft static tours (Farragut Seawall) refund request (tickets must be 0900 Roman Catholic Mass (St. Andrew's Chapel) included for a refund) to USNA Alumni vs. Navy Rugby (Hospital Point) 0900 Brigade Formation for march-on (Tecumseh Court) Alumni Assn, Homecoming 1030 Brigade enters stadium for march-on 1140 Office, 247 King George Street, Navy football vs. Duke 1200 Annapolis, MD 21402-5068.

Dress for the reception/dinner: Sunday, 6 October Civilian Informal.

0830 Protestant Holy Communion (St. Andrew's Chapel) 0900 0900-1700 0900-1700 1100 1100 1130 TBD 1230 1400-1700

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Roman Catholic Mass (Main Chapel) Naval Academy Store USNA Gift Shop - Visitor Center Protestant Divine Service (Main Chapel) Alumni vs. Alumni Lacrosse (Dewey Field) Roman Catholic Mass - Laboon Ministry Center (Mitscher Hall) Visit Ship - Boats leave from Fleet Landing Noon meal formation Sailing on Naval Academy knockabouts

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Class Reunions Scheduled 55th 30th 25th 15th 10th 5th

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U.S. Naval Academy Homecoming 1 9 9 6 Thursday-Sunday, 3-6 October • Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Please make checks payable to: USNA Alumni Association.

• Reservations without payment cannot be accepted.

• Reservations on this form DO NOT cover any of the individual class reunion functions.

• Orders should be received by 20 September 1996.

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Activity Reception & Dinner Friday - 7:00 p.m. $27.50/person

Amount

# Rooms Needed in Ricketts Hall $15 per night per room

U Thursday LI Friday Ul Saturday

Check-in time for Ricketts lodging is 12 noon!!!!

Cost for each room is $15 a night.

Please, one check for b o t h — T o t a l

>J I will pick up tickets at Alumni Hall.

LJ Please mail tickets.

Reservation Form* Name:

Class:

Address: LI Enclosed is my check for $_ m Charge my

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MASTERCARD

Account Number:

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DISCOVER

$_

Expiration Date

Signature: Daytime Telephone Number: Annapolis Address to receive messages:.

Please fill in only if paying for other Alumni or widows. Please note full name and class if applicable. Because of space limitations and in fairness to Alumni, we must restrict attendance to Alumni and their spouses or dates; Alumni widows and their escorts; Honorary and Associate Members; Naval Academy faculty.

Full Name Class

Attendee List* If you are not attending the Friday evening reception/dinner but wish to have your name on the list of those attending Homecoming, please check here. I J *Names received as of 20 September 1996 will be included on the list.

Mail to:

Homecoming USNA Alumni Association PO Box 64975

Or FAX: 410-269-0151

United States Naval Academy Alumni Association

Shipmate ISSN 0488-6720 (USPS 494-440)

Volume 59, No.7

Features Board of Trustees Meeting 3 Nominating Committee Precept 9 Rendering Honors

Homecoming Information Hope to See You in October

1

Officers and Trustees

6

Mail Boat Letters from our Readers

18

All Hands What our "Family" is doing!

20

On the Horizon...

Looking ahead at events

21

Advertisers' Index 21 Need services—here is the place to look! page 10

President Jimmy Carter Commitment to a life of service

11

Navy Academics

27

A Few Inches from the Yard

26

Brigade Activities

27

Lucky Bag of Books 27 Dark Sun: The Making of the Hydrogen Bomb

Excerpts from President Carter's speech in the Naval Academy Chapel 12

Navy Academics 28 Practical Midshipman Engineering Projects

Superintendent's Call The U.S. Naval Academy .-Setting Higher Standards of Excellence

14 page 15

My Graduation Test

Navy Sports Go Navy!—This is our Year

31

Running of the Goats Registration

36

Membership/Subscription Form

51

Alumni Association Staff and Assistance "We're here to help!"

43

Gift List and Order Form Shop for your favorite Navy Fan

51

Class News

52

Chapter News 130 "But still when two or three shall meet...'

by Captain George W.Folta, USN (Ret.) '42

22

The Cuban Missile Crisis—Little Creek Style Captain Nelson P. "Bud" Watkins, USN (Ret.) '37

Last Call

139

In Business...

Services from our Alumni Family

148

COVER GO NAVY! Have a Great Year!

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September 1996

USNA Alumni Association EXECUTIVE STAFF

Chairman of the Board

RONALD F . MARRYOTT ' 5 7

THE HONORABLE JOHN E . SHEEHAN '52

Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired)

Register of Alumni 1995-1996 Now a 2 Volume Set Volume 1 1845-1916 Volume II 1916-1996 Ar\ added bonus will be valuable resource information in Volume I, including the "Chronology of the Naval Academy" as compiled by RADM Randy King '44.

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OFFICERS

President and CEO

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Director of Human Resources PAUL A. ZAMBERNARDI ' 7 0

Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Chief Operating

Officer

Vice Chairman of the Board (Central Area) CAPT. CLAIBORNE S . BRADLEY, USN (RET.) '48

Lake Forest, Illinois Vice Chairman of the Board (Western Area) VADM. EDWARD H . MARTIN, USN (RET.) '54

Coronado, California Vice Chairman of the Board (Eastern Area)

LAWRENCE HEYWORTH III ' 7 0

CDR CoRBiN A. MCNEILL, JR., USN (RET.) '62

Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired)

Fairfax, Virginia Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Director, Alumni

CAPT. PAUL A. ZAMBERNARDI, USN (RET.) '70

Services

MARYA. MCELROY'87

Director,

Development

HARRY A. SEYMOUR, JR. ' 6 5

Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Director, Communication and Information: Editor-in-Chief DAVID E . CHURCH ' 6 7

Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired)

Annapolis, Maryland Chief Operating Officer CDR. LAWRENCE HEYWORTH III, USN ( R E T . ) ' 7 0

Annapolis, Maryland President and CEO Emeritus CAPT. W . S . BUSIK, USN (RET.) '43

Annapolis, Maryland

TRUSTEES Past Chairman of the Board ADM. ROBERT L . J. LONG, USN (Ret.) '44

EDITORIAL STAFF Managing Editor NANCY DOLAN GORUM

Assistant

Editors

Annapolis, Maryland Chairman's Representative CAPT. ROBERT D . WHITMIRE, USN '74

Jacksonville, FL Superintendent's Representative

YVONNE M . PARKER DALE E . ABOOD

CAPT. W . R FOOARTY, C E C , USN '73

Editorial

R A D M . CHARLES S . ABBOT, USN '66 CAPT. JAMES A. LOVELL, JR., USN (RET.) '52 CDR. ELIZABETH A . STERNAMAN, USN '80 ADM. CARLISLE A. H. TROST, USN (RET.) '53

At Large (To serve through Spring Meeting 1997)

Assistants

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(To serve through Spring Meeting 1999) Ms. HEATHER E . CARRINGTON '84 CAPT. H . RICHARD COUCH, U S N R '67 CAPT. R . O . GIROD, S C , USN (RET.) '53 CAPT. BRUCE R . LINDER, USN '71

From Local Chapters CAPT. ROBIN BOSWORTH, USN (RET.) '64

Annapolis M R . CARL P. MCCALLUM '60

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Greater Washington, D.C. Area COL. TOM D . PARSONS, USMC (RET.) ' 4 9

Hampton Roads CAPT. STEPHEN M . ANDRES, USNR '67

Los Angeles M R . ROBERT BLACK, ' 6 3

New York CAPT. DAVID L . ROST, USNR '67

Philadelphia M R . CHANCEY L . HARSHFIELD '53

Puget Sound CDR. T . J. MCKEARNEY, USN (RET.) '73

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Shipmate, September 1996

Board of Trustees Meeting 11 May 1996 The Spring 1996 Board of Trustees meeting, held in Hubbard Hall, was called to order at 0810 by Mr. Sheehan, Chairman of the Board.

The Trustees received in-depth reports from all Standing Committees and transacted the business of the Association (see Actions Taken).

Chairman's Remarks Mr. Sheehan welcomed everyone and then asked for a moment of silence in memory of all Alumni who died since the fall meeting. He then addressed the Trustees and Observers with respect to procedures to be adhered to during the meeting. Anyone not a Trustee was requested not to speak unless recognized by the Chairman, the Agenda would be honored, and a timeline will be set for discussion of issues.

The Chairman called attention to several distinguished attendees: Mr. Vernon Weaver, Member of the USNA Board of Visitors, and Mr. John Nolan '50, top partner in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson in Washington, DC. Chairman Sheehan discussed briefly the need for improved communications, especially with the junior Classes, and the hope that the Navy Department will continue to fill the Superintendent's billet with 4-star Admirals.

Chapters represented by Observers Philadelphia, Buffalo, Detroit, Gulf Coast, San Francisco Bay, Palm Beach, Tampa Bay, Boston, Beehive Intermountain, Sacramento, North Texas, Phoenix, San Diego/Coronado, Charleston, Nashville, Costa Rica, Knoxville, Cleveland, Richmond, St. Louis, and Baltimore.

Classes represented by Observers The Classes of '23, '31, '34, '37, '38, '40, '42, '47, '48, '49, '51, '54, '55, '57, '60, '62, '70, '75, '76, and '92.

President/CEO Report The last six months have seen continued progress by our Association to bring it to a new level of eifectiveness. The investment by our Board of Trustees in ideas and new management personnel has paid large dividends. In the idea area, pro bono efforts gratefully arranged by our Chairman, Jack Sheehan, with respected business firms, like McKinsey & Co. and Peat Marwick have given us numerous beneficial ideas. To cite some examples of current relevancy, the focus of our Publications Department, largely centered around Shipmate, was changed to include "advocacy and influence," which has been vigorously pursued and spearheaded recently by CDR Dave Church '67 and the Comm & Info team in our just support of the Naval Academy and Admiral Larson during the recent adverse media blitz. Peat Marwick, a "big six accounting firm" has just completed their audit of our finances and will report out some fresh ideas and observations Shipmate, September 1996

that should provide additional "seed com" for our next level of fiscal competency.

In the Development arena, McKinsey & Company recommended that the disparate departments of Development be joined into one organization to increase its effectiveness. That was accomplished, and we welded a team, under CAPT (Zhip Seymour '65, that included two "value added" positions, a Major/Planned Giving Officer, Dr. Dan Struble '83 and a Research Assistant. These measures have propelled us to a record-setting donor year in '95 of $7.6M, including promising progress in a Planned Giving area previously not pursued because of personnel constraints.

I think it's important that you know what our new upper management personnel have brought to our table. CAPT Paul Zambernardi '70 is an astute business person with previous corporate finance experience and keen financial, analytical and forecasting skills. Additionally, he has brought us organizational and human resource skills that have been extremely helpful in putting our financial house on track after our $500K deficit, as well as effecting our considerable change.

Possessing considerable investment knowledge, I've seen him sit down with a sophisticated, major donor and gain this donor's confidence and continued support by his knowledge of the investment worldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a significant asset in dealing with our increasing major donors.

Turning to CDR Skid Heyworth '70, he has been very effective as Alumni Services Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO). His past experiences in the corporate world have brought fresh ideas and concepts to USNAAA. In his Alumni Services role, he brought us significant Chapter support (Chapter Presidents' meetings) as well as revenue generation (e.g., MBNA VISA Card and LDDS phone card initiatives) that enable us to do more. In his COO role, in addition to his exemplary day-to-day role in running the staff organization, he has been a highly effective consensus builder and an expediter Our last senior management hire, Mary McElroy '87, as Alumni Services Director, comes to us with fine credentials. A former Assistant Athletic Director at the Naval Academy Athletic Association and a Marine, she was chosen out of a large field of applicants, and we look forward to her future contributions.

I am grateful to our board for the new ideas and strong management team we've brought on board the Association staff. What follows is the "good news" chronicle of our accomplishments in the last six months.

Chief Operating Officer Operationally, it has been a busy time for the Association. Under this category falls the

Chairman Jack Sheehan '52

MBNA VISAÂŽ card program, the Alumni Travel program, Navy-Notre Dame, LDDS WorldCom, Wohlers Insurance, and 49 House.

MBNA Visa Affinity Card The MBNA program continues to be a success. We enjoy a high acceptance rate, and the royalties are exceeding expectations. Since the program started last October, we have received over $250,000 from MBNA. These payments include the initial license payment, an annual $5,000 donation at the contract's signing anniversary, over $101,000 in compensation for 1995, and nearly S40,000 in compensation year-to-date for 1996.

Alumni Travel As you may recall, we increased the number of programs in 1996 to over 20. We were concerned that the number of trips would not be supported by the Alumni; however, our vendors were supportive in giving it a go. We have been very pleased thus far with the response as the same number of Alumni are signing up for the individual trips. This Summer will be the true test, however, as we have our largest grouping of trips.

Our 1997 program reflects the same diversity as the 1996 program, and we are also looking closer at those tours which have an educational tack on them as these are growing in popularity. Additionally, the Naval Academy has been receptive to providing a professor for a tour covering the area of his or her expertise.

Other universities have enjoyed this approach.

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and we think it will provide yet another opportunity for our Alumni to join together in a more informal atmosphere.

We expect to be in better position to analyze the program in more detail by the fall meeting.

Navy-Notre Dame in Dublin We have sold over 650 packages for the Navy-Notre Dame game in Dublin, Ireland. We sold out both of the fly-drive tours (fly into Shannon, rent a car to Dublin and return) and purchased more. Because of the success of this trip and the excellent support received from Conlin-Dodds Athletic Tours we are looking at doing something similar for the SDSU football game (in San Diego) in 1997. These events will bode well for us as we look ahead to the possibilities of playing Notre Dame in Orlando or Jacksonville (in the bid process), and the University of Hawaii in Hawaii.

49 House Last January we experienced the full flavor of local politics by appearing before the City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a required wicket to gain approval for the renovation of the 49 College Avenue property. Our Conditional Use Permit for the property was approved and thanks to the generosity of the Class of 1949, "49 House" renovation continues as planned with a target date of October 1, 1996 for having it on line.

Ogle Hall The load of Ogle Hall has been lessened appreciatively thanks to the cooperation of the Naval Station Commanding Officer, Captain Pete Roberts '70. The file cabinets and other items stored on the 3rd floor now reside in a Quonset hut at the Naval Station until we can move some of it back into the 49 House storage area. In conjunction with the work in 49 House, we will be developing plans for Ogle Hall restoration. Additionally, the USNA Fire Department generously provided much needed fire and egress training for our employees. This also included a critical eye towards the proper location and use of fire extinguishers.

Wohlers Insurance We have been working with Wohlers Insurance over the past few years to provide life insurance for our members. We have provided free insurance to the graduating Class each year as a Gift from the Alumni Association, at no

cost to us. Wohlers has approached us to provide free insurance to the Midshipmen. We have discussed the program and have asked Wohlers to provide us with a written proposal so that we can staff it out internally and with the Academy. We are especially interested in programs which will enable the Association to get inside Bancroft Hall so that the benefit of being a member of the Association can be established before graduation.

LDDS WorldCom We are just getting this program off the ground with approaching approximately 500 of our grads in business to consider switching to LDDS WorldCom. We expect to conduct a large mailing to the Alumni in mid-May, and then we will be in a better position to analyze its potential. Interestingly, West Point has also signed on with LDDS WorldCom, so we will be comparing notes with them. LDDS WorldCom has a great deal of energy to get involved with Chapter activities and other Alumni association functions. We are proceeding slowly in this area, but it does have potential to be a win-win scenario.

Alumni Services The vision of the Alumni Services Division, within the framework of the USNA Alumni Association, is to provide services to our Alumni which will increase, and/or enhance, their feelings of pride and commitment to USNA. These services currently include (but are not limited to) the following major areas: membership support. Chapter and Class support, research and special requests, and career transition assistance. In the near future the Alumni Association hopes to add a volunteer organization which will assist us and our Alumni in accomplishing our respective tasks.

The main focus of Alumni Services will continue to be support of Chapters and Classes, because a well supported and well-informed Alumni base is organizationally one of our pillars of strength.

Staffing is an issue that would have to be addressed as a result of this focus. We are currently reviewing what the five full-time staff (including the Director) does to support our 36,000 members, and what remains to be done.

We are also reviewing what Alumni Services should be doing, so that we can focus on providing the necessary

support to the 71 Chapters and all Class organizations, such as timely communications, special request support, a reunion resource book, and/or personnel support for reunions.

Service Academy Career Conference SACC 1996 was the most successful one to date, financially and operationally. There were 374 Service Academy job seekers at SACC, 205 of which were Navy. We expect to clear $40K in revenues. We capped the number of companies at 50 (compared to 55 last year) due to a suggestion from the Ritz-Carlton hotel staff who thought that 50 was a more palatable nimiber for the size of the Ballroom. The number of Conferences offered continues to be a companies', and various Alumni of the Service Academies, issue. Once again, the "main fly in the ointment" is staffing. We will look at possible scenarios for an additional SACC on the West Coast or in Texas.

Homecoming We should return to a more normal Homecoming after our gala 150th, so the events surrounding Homecoming should have better scheduling for those attending Homecoming.

It is in conjunction with a boat show weekend, so that ought to present some special "opportunities to excel." The football game is starting at 1200 vice 1330 (to allow for Liberty Communications to broadcast the game over TV). A return to the standard Homecoming format this year will include [the traditional] cocktails in Dahlgren for all Classes, followed by dinner in King Hall. We'll try to get the Pep Band back this year.

Recognition of New Chapters There are two new Chapters that have formed since the last meeting. The Alabama Chapter has formed, with Mr. T. Morris Hackney '53, as its president; and the Williamsburg Chapter has formed with Captain L. Perry Stone '56 as its president.

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Nominating Committee Precept June 28, 1996 TO: VADM Edward H. Martin, USN (Ret.) From: John E. Sheehan, Chairman of the Board Subj: Nominating Committee 1996-97 Precept 1. In accordance with Paragraph 1, Article VI, of the Bylaws of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association: "Article VI, para. 1: As...shall appoint a Nominating Committee of seven members,....

Two members shall be Trustees-at-Large. The remainder shall be Regular Members of the Association, at least one of whom must be a Trustee from a Chapter" A Committee consisting of yourself as Chairman, and the following members is appointed: VADM Edward H. Martin, USN (Ret.) '54 729 Guadalupe Avenue Coronado, CA 92118 (H/O) 619-435-8762; Fax 619-435-1009 CAPT C. S. Bradley, USN (Ret.) '48 403 East Westminster Road Lake Forest, IL 60045-2267 (H) 708-295-5269; (O) 800-323-8230; Fax 708-405-7390 CAPT William S. Busik, USN (Ret.) '43 1922 Harwood Road Annapolis, MD 21401-6249 (H/Fax) 410-757-4542 CAPT James A. Lovell, Jr, USN (Ret.) '52 8725 Higgins Road Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657-9212 (H) 210-598-8990; (O) 708-234-8296; Fax 708-234-5451 CDR Corbin A. McNeill, Jr, USN (Ret.) '62 318 Marshall Vale Lane Kennett Square, PA 19348-2716 (H) 610-444-4102; (O) 215-841-4221; Fax 215-814-4513 CAPT Stephen M. Andres, USNR '67 2812 Vanderhoof Drive West Covina, CA 91791-2248 (H)818-331-6811; (O) 213-621-3332; Fax 818-331-0934 CDR Charles A. Zingler, USN '80 9524 Southern Cross Lane Burke, VA 22015-4521 (H)703-913-0936; (O) 703-697-7331 Fax 703-697-9209

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2. The Nominating Committee, in accordance with the By-laws, shall submit to the Board of Trustees not later than 6 December 1996, a slate of candidates for the election to take place in the Spring of 1997, the following officers whose terms will be for three years: Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman of the Board Central Area, and four (4) Trustees-at-Large.

The President/CEO will handle the actual transmission of the report of the Nominating Committee to the Board of Trustees, and the publication of the slate in the earliest possible issue of Shipmate, as required by the By-laws.

3. A resolution of 29 May 1959, passed by the Board of Trustees reads as follows: "The Chairman of the Board, in appointing the Nominating Committee, shall point out the requirements for the ensuing year with a view to obtaining equitable distribution of the Trustees among the various categories: Classes, geographical areas, active duty, retired officers, civilians, etc."

4. In accordance with this resolution, I wish to point out to the Nominating Committee that the membership of the Association, as of 31 May 1996, which does not include the Class of 1996, is divided as follows: 42% Active Duty Officers 25% Retired Officers 33% No current active service connection The Board currently consists of 12 Trusteesat-Large of whom 6 are on active duty and 6 are retired. Of these, 8 are in the Eastern Area, 1 in the Central Area, 2 in the Western Area and 1 out of the country. The outgoing Trustees-at-Large consist of 2 in the retired community and 2 on active duty.

5. The membership of the entire Board, consisting of 31 members, (5 Officers, 1 Past Chairman of the Board, 1 Chairman of the Board's Representative, 12 Trustees-at-Large and 12 Chapter Trustees), contains the following year group breakdown: 0 in the '20s year group 0 in the '30s year group 3 in the 40s year group 7 in the '50s year group 14 in the '60s year group 3 in the '70s year group 4 in the '80s year group 0 in the '90s year group Local Trustees whose term will expire in the spring meeting are unknown, since their election is entirely a matter of local elections. Please note, however, that Chapter Trustees have in the past been elected from senior Classes, but we are noting a trend to junior Classes. Please note that on the current Board, the terms of four

Trustees-at-Large expire at the Spring 1997 meeting. Their Classes are: '52, '53, '66 and '80.

6. In submitting its Slate of Nominees for the Board of Trustees, the Nominating Committee is encouraged to offer a reasonable opportunity for increased representation on the Board from the junior Classes. To this end, a sufficient number of outstanding candidates from the junior Classes should be considered, keeping in mind that a proper balance of nationally distinguished Alumni is important. Additionally, geographic representation needs to be considered between our three geographic regions.

7.1 further point out that it is necessary to nominate only those who are members of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and who are willing to serve. It is a most important consideration to determine if one's prospective duties, jobs or profession during the tenure in office will permit the individual to devote a reasonable amount of service and financial commitment to the organization, including reasonable expectancy of attendance at the spring and fall meetings of the Board of Trustees held at the Naval Academy, as well as setting an example as a donor concomitant with a Trustee's ability to contributefiscally.For your information, the two Board meetings that should be attended by the newly elected officer and trustees will be held in May 1997 (Spring) and in December 1997 (Fall).

8. You are informed it has been the consensus of the Board of Trustees that no more than one candidate for each vacancy should be nominated by the Nominating Committee. In December 1993 the Board agreed to select four nominees for four vacancies each year It has been customary to limit the nominees for the Chairman of the Board and Vice Chairmen to one for each position. You will note that the By-laws provide for nomination by petition.

The ballot also provides for the write-in votes.

Next year, 1997 ballot, vacancies exist for: Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman of the Board Central Area and four Trustees-at-Large.

9. At the spring 1976 meeting, the Trustees discussed the nominating process and the time involved in arriving at a slate under the accepted guidelines of the past. The Nominating Committee kept an accurate account of time taken by each member and any other data which would help analyze the evolution. It is believed that the procedure followed since the analysis, which is reflected in this Precept, places no undue burden on the Nominating Committee and permits a timely slate to be produced.

John E. Sheehan '52

Rendering Honors President Jimmy Carter Commitment to a life of service The Class of 1947 celebrated its 50th reunion in high style this June (the Class was commissioned in 1946), and among the distinguished Alumni in attendance was the 39th President of the United States, Mr James Earl ("Jimmy") Carter. As former Commander-in-Chief, Jimmy Carter holds the distinction of being our highest-ranking Alumnus in the 150-year history of the Naval Academy. Moreover, he is a leader who has faithfully lived up to the Academy's noble ideals of personal character throughout his entire life. Today Shipmate salutes President Carter, not only for his superior achievement, but also and especially for his inspirational character Those who attend their Fifty-year reunion often find themselves reflecting on how the Academy and the friends made here impacted their lives; Jimmy Carter was no exception. He walked about the Yard with his wife, Rosalynn, and reminisced about the times and trials evoked by the familiar surroundings. He took part in many of the planned activities, and he set aside time for catching up with friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;those not seen in many years as well as those Classmates who played a role in his administration.

And, of course, he played the public role he is so accustomed to by speaking at the Memorial Service for fallen Classmates, taping remarks for the Class video and Academy promotional materials, and giving interviews.

In our interview with Mr Carter he stressed the role of the Academy in instilling in him the principles that have guided him throughout life. He joked about how "the licks he received Plebe Year prepared him for a life in politics."

And then, becoming more serious and reflective, he spoke of those principles so essential to a leader and strongly emphasized at the Naval Academy. "The Bluejackets Manual (1940 ed.) tells those who would be leaders," Mr Carter remarked, "to master the following points: obedience, good behavior, knowledge, fighting spirit, reliability, loyalty, initiative, self-control, energy, courage, justice, honor, faithfulness, cheerfulness, and honesty."

Mr Carter emphasized repeatedly the importance of these principles, not only to him, but to all of us as we forge our way through these turbulent times. Quoting his high school English teacher, Ms. Julia Coleman, the President encouraged us all to "adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles," especially, he added, "the principles

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of truthfulness, courage, fidelity, and service."

Mr Carter has certainly exemplified these principles. Often called "the best former President ever," he has committed himself tirelessly to serving people both in the United States and around the world. In addition to his celebrated diplomatic mission to Haiti, Mr Carter has led several teams to assure that fledgling democracies conduct their initial elections free from the coercion of would-be despots.

At present, Jimmy Carter continues to devote himself to the causes of charity and justice. Of special note is his work with Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building decent, affordable homes for the poor, helping to make the American dream a reality for those who might otherwise have only empty dreams. As to why a former President would spend his precious time and energy sweating it out on a construction site. Carter just smiles his warm Southern smile and quotes a passage from the gospel of Matthew (20:26, NIV), where Jesus tells his disciples, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant...." Carter also advised that "it's not the length but the quality of life that counts," especially the enriching quality of a life spent in service to others.

Regarding the Midshipmen of today. President Carter spoke with pride. He complemented their energy, drive, and enthusiasm in the midst of the demanding Naval Academy experience, and their commitment to upholding the highest standards of the Naval Service. He applauded their involvement in community outreach projects as one example of how many of today's Midshipmen are serving others. He was particularly pleased with the Academy for incorporating community outreach projects (including Habitat for Humanity) as a means to instill in each Midshipman an ethic of "service to the nation." [Ed. Note: See the May Shipmate for more on the Midshipmen Action Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MAG. ..Nancy] As public servant and private citizen, Mr. Carter embodies the values that we hold most dear: absolute honesty, personal courage, and commitment to a life of service. Mr. Carter, we salute you.

by Karen and Dan Struble

Excerpts from President Carter's speech in the Naval Academy Chapel Tuesday 4 June 1996: were all notified that Tom was dead. His wife, Dorothy, was from San Francisco, and she moved back home. A year later, she married a family friend. When the war was over, they found Tom alive. He weighed less than a hundred pounds. He had been working on a twelve-mile long railroad, hauling coal out of the Japanese mountains down to a shipping point. They made him a full Lieutenant when he was found and gave him back pay for four years. Uncle Tom had a great sense of humor He was a light-weight boxing champion of the Pacific Fleet. He had a great ability to tease me. I always said the Navy made a serious mistake when they promoted him from radioman second class to be a senior Lieutenant. He said that the country would make a much greater mistake if they promoted a Lieutenant Senior grade to be Commander-in-Chief. But of course, in 1976, they did that. Tom and I were good friends. By the way, I wrote a poem about Tom Gordy in a book of poetry called "Always a Reckoning"...which Rosalynn asked me to announce is still on sale.

When we came in and sat down, I noticed that Rosalynn was laughing almost aloud. I said, "Rosalynn, you have forgotten that this is a memorial service. Everything is supposed to be very solemn." She showed me the bottom line on the program, and it said, "Congregation, if able, standing." That is one indication that it's different times, but I share with Bill Crowe the excitement and pleasure at looking out at an audience of so many of the members of the Class of '47.

She and I were out last night about nine-thirty, and we decided to walk around the grounds and look at the old buildings that we knew when I was here with you.

Memories flooded back. A lot of the buildings are new since then, of course. Some memories are very solemn, some frivolous. I couldn't get out of my mind singing the song which some of you may remember, "Fearless Fosdick Is Our Guide." Do you remember that? We share a lot of things in common, but we had different motivations in wanting to come to Annapolis for our education and an opportunity to shape our lives When I was five years old in the little town of Plains, Georgia, where we still live, if anyone asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up I didn't say I wanted to be a cowboy or a fireman. I said, like a parrot, that I wanted to go to Annapolis. It was a life-time ambition of mine.

My father was a second lieutenant in the Army in the First World War, but I had an uncleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;my mother's youngest brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who was my Navy hero. His name was Tom Gordy.

Tom Gordy was a radioman second class on Guam and was captured two weeks or so after Pearl Harbor He was taken to Japan. He had a wife and three kids who lived with us in Georgia. After two years we

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I think all of us began to shape or solidify our lives' priorities when we were here. Red Hertzog and others who were with me then have often reminded each other of Plebe Year I was a Georgian, a southerner who absolutely refused to sing "Marching Through Georgia," and as I look around this crowd, I don't think there was anyone who got more licks

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with a breadpan, a big spoon at serving time or a broom at night. I don't think anyone has ever run the commando course before reveille more than I did. And I have always been grateful for that because that experience in Plebe Year prepared me for later life in politics.

Another thing that shaped our lives, in addition to Plebe Year, was our experience with commanding officers. When we were graduated, as you remember, we had to be on surface ships or their equivalent for two years. Then we were able to go into the Air Force or Submarines or Naval Intelligence or whatever I put in for submarines. I had a series of commanding officers who really shaped the basic principles by which I've lived. Some did not demonstrate the high standards of professionalism that I had anticipated when I was graduated from this institution.

Others, I would say, equaled or exceeded the standards that we expected.

I think my best skipper was a man named J. B. Williams, Jr, who was skipper of the first submarine on which I served, USS POMFRET ( S S 391). He was a man of stern discipline; we all knew exactly where we stood, but he never had to chastise us. He was a man of gentleness. He

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shared with us our problems and our ideals; our fears; our concerns; our hopes and dreams. We tried never to fail him, not because we feared punishment but because we didn't want to let our skipper down. That made a great impact on my life.

Later, I served under Admiral Hyman Rickover Many of you have had the same exhilarating experience. I served under Rickover in the earliest stages of the nuclear program. Classmate Chuck Carlisle and I were together in Schenectady, NY preparing the second atomic submarine, SEAWOLF. I served under Rickover before he mellowed. I hear laughter going through the group. He mellowed with me after I was elected President and he and I became great friends then, but I feared him, I respected him, and I think that as much as my own father, Rickover helped shape my life. Between J.B. Williams, Jr. a gentle but firm commanding officer, and Admiral Rickover, an always stern and demanding leader, I was heavily influenced. I know all of you were shaped and influenced by your own skippers. I try to be, in my own leadership capacity, now and before, more like J.B. Williams, Jr but many of my subordinates say that I am more like Rickover I heard one of them the other day say that "When we make plans for the future, we look at the calendar, but Jimmy looks at his watch."

Well, those background thoughts of pre-Academy days, days here for three years, experiences in the Navy after we left bind us all together in highly different ways. No two of us are alike, but I think that the basic ideals of life, the moral values by which we live, have been shaped by the Navy. I know mine have. I've been distressed the last few months, I'll say, by some of the so-called Navy scandals. I was asked outside the Chapel by a television crew, "What about the Navy scandals?" and I pointed out to them that this was a transient problem. I quoted my high school teacher Miss Julia Colmanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I also quoted her during my inaugural addressâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who said, "We all must accommodate changing times but cling to unchanging values" To me, that's what the Navy does.

I was a southerner from the deep south. Almost all my playmates were African-American boys. We worked in the same fields, we fished in the same creeks, we plowed with the same mule, we played on the same baseball team. But there was a rigid life of segregation in my community, and indeed, all over the Nation because the U. S. Supreme Court ruled, I think, erroneously that "separate but equal" was justified as a way of life under the Constitution of our Nation. It was here at the Naval Academy that the Class of 1947 first faced that challenge when a young Midshipman, two years behind us, Wesley Brown, came to the Naval Academy, thefirstAfrican-American Midshipman. We reacted in different ways. It was not easy for me, as a southerner to accept the standard of equality. He and I were both on the cross-country team.

There we were judged by performance.

Wesley Brown always came in first, I generally came in near the last. But here, and later in my submarine life, I saw the Navy face a difficult challenge of societal change and the Navy prevailed. I have always been grateful to President Truman, who was our Commander-inChief , when he mandated long before the civil rights laws were passed that there should be racial equality on ships of the United States Navy. I don't remember a single dissenting voice on the submarine in which I served, when we were required to treat African-American sailors with total equality. There the Navy

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was on the cutting edge of change, clinging to values that never change.

Our Nation is now going through the process of learning how to treat women with the respect they deserve. The "Tailhook" scandals have been embarrassing to me but they have been helpful, I believe, in dramatizing and demonstrating to the Nation that all of us need to improve our attitudes. I deplore the bad publicity, but I have an innate sense of appreciation...an innate sense of confidence...an innate sense of certainty that our high Navy values have not and never will change.

This morning in this beautiful Chapel, we have other thoughts that come to mind. Many of us have faced the prospect of death, in different ways I am sure. Those of us who prospect as a Naval volunteered to serve in Officer as did all of the Navy did it with a you. There was a sense, sense of fatalism. I though, of liberation, a sense did, when I went into of commitment; a sense of submarines in particucertainty that we were serving lar. I was willing to a cause. There are some things give my life. I crossed that come with the realization of the barrier of that mortality; the thing that sustains us when we realize that we face the end of our physical lives. / 1 One of them is our religious faith, ^W ^ whatever it might be. Another one is I^^\ faith in a cause, and ours was a high ^ ^ calling, the cause of freedom. We crossed a bridge early in our lives of willingness to give our lives, if necessary, for that cause; for the cause of freedom. It's a reassuring sense to offer one's life for something that is worthy, something that is admirable, something that approaches perfection; a sense of transcendence above and beyond the normal restraints on a human life. Faith in God, faith in Christ, faith in a great Nation, faith in freedom. Those A

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Superintendent's Call The U.S. Naval Academy: Setting Higher Standards of Excellence

by Admiral Charles R. Larson, USN

The Naval Acadet is a unique place that ha? played a key role on the American hatdscape for 151 years.

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before The Rotary Club of Seattle— Wednesday, 31 July 1996 Good afternoon, and thank you for your kind invitation to speak to the premiere Rotary Club in the Nation. I am truly honored to have this opportunity. It is also wonderful to be back in Seattle. Navy tradition and heritage hold a special place in this great state of Washington, and I am delighted to be able to spend time with you to explain how the U.S. Naval Academy sets higher standards of excellence and contributes to that tradition.

As some of you may know, I returned to the Naval Academy in August 1994 for my second tour as Superintendent, so tomorrow [1 Aug. 1996] marks the second anniversary of my most recent return to Annapolis. When I left Hawaii two years ago as Commander of the Pacific Command, I could have gone off and done several other things in either the public or private sectors. Instead, however, I decided to return to the Naval Academy because I believe in the institution, in what it does and what it stands for The Naval Academy is a unique place that has played a key role on the American landscape for 151 years. It has produced great leaders in all walks of life— 63,000 graduates who include thousands of admirals and generals, one President, 73 Medal of Honor recipients, one Nobel Prize winner, 46 astronauts, 32 Rhodes Scholars and countless others who have gone on to make contributions to their country as leaders in business, in the community and, of course, as officers in the Navy and Marine Corps.

So with a total of five years of experience as Superintendent in a span of 13 years, I would like to provide you today a state of the Naval Academy—where we have been, where we are and where we are going as we approach the 21st Century.

Our proudest accomplishment every year is the more than 900 young officers we send to the Fleet in late May. Just a few months ago we sent another group of talented and motivated new officers into the fleet—the Class of 1996. They

have begun their careers as junior officers, and I have every confidence that they will be able to demonstrate the personal integrity and leadership skills nurtured and honed at the Naval Academy. Our new Navy ensigns and Marine Corps second lieutenants are the real measure of our success. Their performance—as leaders, as persons of integrity, as officers who care for their people—is a true reflection of how well we've done our jobs.

In addition to our Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony in May, one of the most significant events of the past academic year, at least from the Academy's perspective, barely found its way into our local newspapers. In early 1996 the Naval Academy received renewal of its accreditation by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association.

Some might ask, "Why should accreditation as an undergraduate degree-granting institution be so important to a Service Academy?" There are two very good reasons.

First, the accreditation process, which happens every ten years, afforded the Naval Academy an opportunity to conduct a comprehensive

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self-examination. Our most recent self-study took two years and involved more than 100 members of our faculty and staff who served on ten study groups, each with a specific topic. Dozens of other staff members offered comments and constructive criticisms to various early drafts of the self-study reports. I felt it was important that our self-study be as thorough and searching as possible to identify problem areas and then permit us to resolve them internally. In many instances during the process, we were able to take immediate correcdve actions, rather than wait for any future review or the evaluation team's visit. By engaging the talents and energies of so many of the faculty and staff in identifying problems and creating solutions, we achieved significant progress throughout the self-study.

Second, we realized significant benefits from the review by the Middle States' visiting committee. An evaluation team of distinguished administrators and scholars, chaired by Dr Richard C. Richardson, Professor of Educational Leadership at Arizona State University, visited the Academy for several days last November Armed with copies of our self-study, committee members visited classrooms and laboratories and talked with dozens of faculty members and Midshipmen, as well as members of our Board of Visitors. But their interests were not limited to our academic program; they looked at how well the Naval Academy fulfilled its specific mission: "To develop Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically...." They also examined those aspects of the Naval Academy that distinguish us from civilian colleges and universities.

These evaluation teams, when they issue their reports, are really not supposed to say nice things. They are supposed to identify problems and concerns and make recommendations for improvements. The report of Dr. Richardson's committee contained a few of those, and their recommendations were very constructive. We are currently in the process of addressing each one in detail. As we take steps to implement these recommendations, they will clearly have a f positive impact on the Academy and will make us stronger in years to come.

But the following excerpts from the team's reportâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; which I am very proud ofâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;reflect the members' overall impressions of the Academy: "The U.S. Naval Academy is a national resource of distinctive character and remarkable excellence. As characteristic of evaluation reports, the team spent considerable time identifying areas of concern and advancing collegial recommendations. These characteristics of the report should not, however, conceal the team's admiration for the quality of the Academy or its unanimous conclusion that none of the concerns identified were sufficient to raise any doubts about the degree to which the

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U.S. Naval Academy fully exhibits the characteristics of excellence in higher education...."

From the report's conclusion, the evaluation team wrote this: "Under competent and trusted leadership, the Naval Academy has embarked upon an ambitious agenda to overcome the financial and ethical issues of the early '90's...

Two sets of initiatives, in particular, have served to focus the effort to renew and revitalize an already fine institution. The first, character development, addresses the core values that the Academy has long embraced. A second, improving and stabilizing available resources, has received the strong support of the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy. Given continuing support, these initiatives and others under consideration hold the promise of a Naval Academy of the 21st century that will continue to earn and deserve the support and admiration of all Americans.

Clearly the U.S. Naval Academy has an appropriate mission, has the necessary resources, both physical and human, for cartying out that mission with a high degree of excellence and can demonstrate through outcomes that the mission is currently being achieved at a very high level."

All those associated with the Naval Academy can take great pride in such observations from this group of independent experts from other colleges and universities who offered an objective review

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of the Naval Academy's comprehensive program for Midshipmen.

Our athletic program recently received a similar review by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Similar to what we did for the Middle States, we conducted a separate self-study of our intercollegiate athletic program, followed by a visit from another evaluation team. In late Spring the Naval Academy received certification from the NCAA, which means that we operate our athletic program in substantial conformity with the demanding operating principles adopted by Division I member institutions. Once again, a team of independent college and university administrators examined our athletic program and determined that it met the established standards.

In both academics and athletics, this recognition would not be possible without the tremendous talent and dedication of the Academy's faculty and staff, both military and civilian, but we realize that achieving and maintaining excellence require continuous effort. We are committed to our goal of institutional excellence.

In pursuit of that goal, we have introduced several initiatives in recent months to carry us forward into the next century. For example, over thefirsttwo years of my current tour, we have renewed our emphasis on the things the Naval Academy does best. We have made several adjustments in our routine and introduced new elements that will enable us to achieve our goals.

One of the first things I noticed when I arrived in August 1994 was that the atmosphere, the "culture" if you will, had drifted away from what had always distinguished the Naval Academy from its civilian counterparts in higher education. In fact, we had become too "civilian."

So, in one of my first steps as Superintendent, we reduced certain privileges to restore some of the military structure and discipline within the Brigade.

I also noticed other troubling characteristics upon my return. We found that our standards were not always well understood or enforced, and that there was a widespread perception that there were dual standards for the upper and lower classes at the Academy. We also found that too many Midshipmen appeared to be tolerant of others' wrongdoings, and we found many were reluctant to report incidents or use peer pressure to uphold our standards. This suggested that many Midshipmen had not "bought into"

our program.

Our goal, as we explained to the Midshipmen when the policies reducing certain privileges were implemented, was to return responsibility to the Midshipmen. We wanted them to lead by their presence and by their example to Underclassmen. We want to make the Chain of Command work, with both the Midshipmen Chain of Command and the officer Chain of Command working in close cooperation. We challenged the Midshipmen to take charge, to hold themselves, their peers and their subordinates accountable for their actions. For this effort to succeed, all Midshipmen must accept "ownership" of these responsibilities.

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to accept that responsibility and hold themselves to high standards. Those who are unable to meet those standards or accept those responsibilities have no future in the Naval Service; those who engage in serious misconduct have found themselves recommended for separation. Our "product" to the Navy and Marine Corps—and to the nation—is our graduates, the junior officers to whom we entrust the lives of young Sailors and Marines. To maintain the quality of those graduates, we must uphold our high standards of performance, professional competence and personal integrity.

This Spring—after a series of unrelated misconduct cases which garnered a lot of media interest—I asked the Brigade leadership to provide me recommendations which would reduce such cases. Their response was quite inspiring and told us that our program to tighten things up at the Academy was right on track. The Midshipmen said that they craved discipline and esprit de corps and requested even greater emphasis on discipline, more regulations and creation of a more military environment. In fact, most Midshipmen say that this is the structured and disciplined environment they expected when they came to the Academy.

And we have also received an enormous amount of feedback from staff, faculty and Alumni who say that we are headed in the right direction and that we are making progress with our efforts.

But these are just a few of the steps we have taken to achieve institutional excellence at the U.S. Naval Academy. Let me describe just a few others that, when taken all together, will provide the Naval Service with the best junior officers who demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity and leadership.

We have begun a thorough review of our entire leadership program. We have already restructured our leadership training program to place more emphasis on fundamentals. As part of this effort, we revised Plebe Summer training to emphasize core values and proper priority of loyalties expected of all members of the Naval Service. I requested that a task force review our leadership program this Summer I look forward to receiving its report and recommendations, and we will implement whatever changes are necessary for the 1997-98 academic year. In the meantime, we have unShipmate, September 1996

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We plan to establish a new endowed position for a Leadership Coordinator to look at ways to improve the leadership curriculum within the Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law, as well as how leadership is taught and practiced in our dormitory—Bancroft Hall—and within all areas of the Academy.

We have instituted a program that will enable "fast-track" junior officers who are selected for Company Officer positions at the Naval Academy to earn a master's degree during the first year of their three-year tour at the Academy. While they work full-fime on their degree, these officers will teach one leadership class before assuming their duties as Company Officers for the last two years of their tour This program enables the Academy to reap benefits from some of the most highly talented young

officers, while at the same time providing them with an advanced degree that will help to advance their careers in the Navy and Marine Corps. Another benefit of this program is that it will serve as an incentive to continue to attract the highest quality officers to come to the Naval Academy.

But one of our proudest recent initiatives is our Character Development Program, now beginning its third full year.

When we look at the current Classes of Midshipmen and compare them to the Midshipmen of the 1950s, let's say, we find something that is not unexpected. Midshipmen, although still the best and brightest our Country has to offer, remain a reflection of our society. But society has changed, and the Naval Academy must adapt accordingly. As our society has continued to witness a decline in its moral and value structure, our job presents new challenges.

Nonetheless, the American people expect us to continue to develop Midshipmen with the highest standards of integrity, character and leadership. And in today's world, that objective becomes more important, albeit more difficult.

Yet it is a responsibility we cannot shirk.

Quite simply, our responsibility today requires developing Midshipmen far beyond traditional academic pursuits. We must additionally prepare our future officers for the moral and ethical dilemmas they will face both as Midshipmen and in the operating forces.

To do so, we now have a comprehensive, four-year, integrated Character Development Program. This program, which permeates all aspects of Naval Academy life, addresses issues of honor, integrity, conduct, human dignity and mutual respect. This program contains several key elements: One of the newest elements in our Character Development Program is a required course in ethics and moral reasoning, which we piloted with several sections of sophomores—or Third Class Midshipmen—this past year. In the Fall of 1996 it will be required for all members of the Third Class. This new three-credit course includes a lecture by a faculty philosopher, with Continued on page 41 17

Mail Boat Moral Anchor Shipmate: Lieutenant Commander Weidman's article "Moral Anchor" (Shipmate, May, 1996) is excellent discussion of the problems faced by the Naval Academy authorities in their constant effort to define the basic moral and ethical values to which Midshipman must be held.

The problem is by no means new, but it has become much more complex in the last decade or so because so many young men and women entering the Academy come from a society that, in too many cases, seems to have lost its understanding of honor, truth, ethics, and commitment.

I am in a quandary when I try to understand how one instills in young people a sense of honor when many of them have never understood what honor is? How does one instill in them the desire to be truthful when societal practices have led them to believe that truth is relative and self-serving? It appears to be common practice today to manipulate and interpret facts so as to arrive at the meaning that you want them to have, and that may, or may not, be the truth. Witness the political arena or the historical revisionists, for example.

There are serious problems faced by all of the Service Academies when they require adherence to high moral standards and an honor code when some of the students' perception of morality and honor is at variance with those who drew up the standards. It seems evident from recent events that the authorities of the Service Academies must spend precious time in striving to instill in students values and beliefs that they should have been taught as children at home. As Lieutenant Commander Weidman pointed out this is precisely where the Alumni can be extremely helpful. The task appears formidable and never-ending but the Alumni has a collective wealth of experience and expertise which should be of inestimable value to the Administration.

I would submit, however, that the Administration has a responsibility to the Service to use a firm hand in dealing with those who appear incapable of accepting the standards placed before them as their own and adhering to them.

Summary dismissal would seem to be in order in such cases.

William F. Coleman '29

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Shipmate: In light of Admiral Boorda's tragic death, I offer the following personal observations from a life largely spent in civil activities, rather than active Navy: —Navy personnel to a great extent attach too much importance to what they attach to their chests, i.e., ribbons, citations and medals, not that they are not important. But in a larger sense this embroidery is just part of their uniform dress. In many cases these awards are hypocritical (Lyndon Johnson's Silver Star, awarded for flying over an enemy position while a passenger in an observation plane.) Far more important than these externals are the respect inside the man of his fellow sailors—and a personal sense of achievement. To this extent Admiral Boorda excelled. He was a leader and believe me he was a leader before he enlisted. Leaders are born, not ready made.

Merit badges do not make the man—they don't in civilian life, and they should not in military life. Unfortunately this is not always true.

—Admiral Boorda, his whole life in close association with the Navy, unfamiliar with civilian life to an extent, unfortunately did not show plain old common "horse sense." This attributable to the feeling he must have had about current Navy "problems" (which are not really problems at all and occur in civil life all the time). A feeling that resulted in his "falling on his spear," so to speak. Admiral Boorda just did not realize that no one is a paragon of virtue; that none of us—himself included—civilians, military, midshipman, cadet, priest, rabbi, you name it, all have to a greater or lesser degree lied, cheated, or stolen. Mistakes you learn from and grow better—realizing your failures.

Admiral Boorda was an honorable man—in a world full of garbage. Too bad he did not realize this. As my good mother once said to me: "An honorable man is a man who has a fine consideration for the feelings of others." Nothing more is needed. He had it. You just don't teach "Honor" on the merits and demerits of this situation, I will not have the audacity to pass judgment—only to say that Newsweek magazine in their frantic desire to sensationalize everything in order to make money—to hell with compassion—definitely killed Admiral Boorda just as though they had stabbed him to death. To resurrect a matter 20 or more years old, a matter that might be termed "controversial," to do this with the full knowledge of how it would affect a man far superior to the maggots that infect their journalistic world—was unconscionable and unpardonable. That they did it for greed—who can doubt.

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Shipmate: The excellent letter in the June '96 issue from my good friend and Classmate, Admiral Bud Edney, was right on the mark and did much to put the tragedy of Admiral Mike Boorda's death into proper perspective. While 1 fully agree with everything he said, there is a vitally important dimension to the wearing of the "V" device that, to my knowledge, has yet to see the light of public scrutiny.

The Army and Air Force criteria for wearing the "V" device is considerably different from the criteria followed by the Navy and Marine Corps. As Bud Edney properly pointed out, the Navy criteria involve acts or service under conditions of hostile fire, a condition which the late CNO had clearly met. The device is normally worn on the Navy Commendation Medal. By contrast, the Army/Air Force award of the device is exclusively for specific acts of conspicuous, individual valor and it is worn only on the Bronze Star Medal. The device differentiates the award of the BSM for

heroism as opposed to "exceptionally meritorious service during combat operations," the more common basis for the award.

This difference is significant when viewed in the context of the controversy leading to Admiral Boorda's death. The man who broke and relentlessly pursued the story was Colonel David Hackworth, USA (Ret.). In his press reports and in television interviews, Hackworth repeatedly emphasized that the "V" device signified a singular act of valor. For Admiral Boorda to wear it without being designated to do so was, by his reckoning, a serious breach of integrity and an insult to those who had properly earned it.

If integrity was involved in any way, it was Hackworth who was guilty of the breach.

Clearly, he had used Army/Air Force criteria to judge the wear of the device by a Naval officer And through careless research and the self-serving zeal of modem investigative journalism, he used his media position to besmirch

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the character of a superb officer Such egregious conduct only serves to compound the magnitude of this tragedy.

R. J. Toner '57

Forgotten Olympian Shipmate: I enjoyed reading Col. Mike Nassr's excellent article "The Great Eight" in the June issue. Navy has produced many great athletes and teams in sports besides football, and it is nice to see them occasionally get their due.

As a former varsity fencer, however, I couldn't help noticing a major omission in Col. Nassr's list of Navy Olympic medalists. George Calnan '20 won a bronze medal in fencing in 1928 and in so doing became the first American to win an Olympic medal in that sport. In 1932 he won two more bronze medals as a member of both the U.S. foil and epee teams (as well as being chosen to take the Olympic Oath at the Opening Ceremonies). I believe he Continued on page 37

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All Hands Naval Academy Alumni Association Names RADM Ronald F. Marryott, USN (Ret.) President/CEO Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott, USN (Ret.) was recently named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Captain Ron Brandquist as President/CEO of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association on 1 August 1996.

Some of the major accomplishments during Captain Brandquist's tenure included a smooth transition from the previous administration, noteworthy corporate progress in positioning the Alumni Association on the road to the 21 st Century, and increased support of the Naval Academy and Alumni through many new programs.

Mr John E. "Jack" Sheehan, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, then requested that Admiral James L. Holloway III, USN (Ret.), a former CNO, chair a committee comprised of himself, Mr John E. Nolan, Jr., Vice Admiral Charies S. Minter, Jr USN (Ret.), and Rear Admiral Stephen Chadwick, USN (Ret.). The Committee, as requested, reviewed the list of finalists for the President/CEO vacancy created

by Captain Bill Busik's retirement in 1994. The committee completed its work and on careful review recommended RADM Marryott to the Chairman of the Board, who accepted their recommendation and forwarded his name to the Executive Committee of the Board. After unanimous approval of the Executive Committee, RADM Marryott's name was forwarded to the full Board of Trustees for a vote. The Board approved RADM Marryott as the new President/CEO. RADM Marryott, a member of the USNA Class of 1957, is a former Superintendent of the Naval Academy, President of the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, and until recently, was the President and CEO of the notfor-profit (501c3) George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. He assumed the position of President/CEO of the Naval Academy Alumni Association effective September 1, 1996. He and his wife Carol, residents of Port Charlotte, FL, are relocating to Annapolis. Shipmate will feature a full report on RADM Marryott in the October issue.

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Passing of Mr, James Daleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Assistant Music Director Mr Jim Dale passed away on Monday 5 August 1996. In 1970 he enlisted in the Navy and was an oboist with the Naval Academy Band. He volunteered his services as an organist with Chapel services and as an accompanist for the Men's Glee Club. Mr Dale became the Academy organist in 1972 where he played for literally thousands of Chapel services weddings and funerals. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1974. In 1973 he completed has master's degree in performance at Catholic University.

Mr Dale was conductor of several local choral groups. He was the founding director of the Annapolis Chorale and director of various Naval Academy choirs. In addition, he was on the faculty at Anne Arundel Community College and adjudicated at choral festivals.

In the late 1970's he substantially redesigned the Naval Academy organ, eventually producing an instrument that is recognized as one of the fines products of the Moeller Organ Company and capable of playing the entire organ repertoire.

For the past 25 years Mr Dale was a prominent and influential figure in the development of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. He was principal oboist for many years.

In lieu offlowers,contributions may be made to the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, James Dale Memorial, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

"On behalf of the entire Naval Academy family, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr James Dale, our Assistant Music Director Mr. Dale has served the Naval Academy for 26 years and his passing will leave a deep void for all of us who are associated with this institution. Mr Dale was truly a musical artist and one of this country's foremost organists. He was an individual who had a passion for his work and a deep affection for the Academy. Quite simply, music was his life, and all of us who knew him and had the privilege of experiencing his work have been enriched.

The entire Naval Academy family mourns his passing and this very tragic loss."

ADM Charles R. Larson '58

Mrs. Barbara Curtis Fairlamb Passes Away Barbara Blake Fairlamb, 87, died on July 29, 1996 at the Ginger Cove Health Center, after complications resulting from Parkinson's. Mrs. Fairlamb was a long-time resident of Annapolis, having moved here from Boston in 1955 after the death of her flrst husband. Captain John P Curtis '20.

She served as Administrative Assistant to the late Rear Admiral William "Dolly" Fitzgerald

'21 Executive Director of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, for 16 years. Married to L. Parker Fairlamb '27 in 1962, together they were active in the Colonial Players, where she served on the Board of Directors, acting in and directing several plays. She assisted Mr. Fairlamb in the St. Anne's Bicentennial Celebration and the fortieth, forty-fifth, and fiftieth reunions of his Naval Academy Class of 1927. She was a past president of the Tidewater Garden Club, a member of the Board of Directors of the Annapolis Symphony, and on the committee for the Creative Arts Program at the U.S. Naval Academy.

She is survived by a brother, Robert Smith of Westwood, MA; a son, Edward Curtis of Seattle, WA; a daughter, Carolyn Stevens of Sevema Park, MD; a step-son, Guy Fairlamb of Washington DC; a step-daughter, Gwendolyn Vest of Norfolk, VA; six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Services and burial were held at St. Anne's Cemetery on Friday, August 2nd. A memorial service was held at Ginger Cove on August 2nd. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ginger Cove Employee Appreciation Fund, 7100 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Naval Academy Drug Investigation Completed On 6 August he U.S. Naval Academy announced that its proceedings associated with the drug investigation which commenced last October were completed As previously announced, five Midshipmen had their cases referted to courts-martial. All five were found guilty and have been separated from the Academy and are pending dismissal from the Naval Service. Fifteen other Midshipmen have been administratively separated from the Academy and the Navy.

All the cases considered resulted from an investigation undertaken in October after two Midshipmen were apprehended for the attempted purchase and possession of illicit drugs.

All the First and Second Class Midshipmen involved will be required to repay the costs of their education.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;USNA Public Affairs Office

RADM Thomas F. Hall '63 USN Selected as New Executive Director of Naval Reserve Association A native of Bamsdall, Oklahoma, RADM Hall graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1963 and was designated a Naval aviator in 1964. He holds a Master of Science degree in Public Personnel Management from George Washington University and is a graduate of the Continued on page 47 Shipmate, September 1996

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Battle of Midway Memorial Dedication—Homecoming '96 The International Midway Memorial Foundation (IMMF), the Class of '42, and the Naval Academy will host the dedication, at 4:00 p.m. on October3,1996,of a beautiful black and gray monument to the memory of the Battle of Midway. The monument will be situated in the front of Dahlgren Hall and adjacent to Bancroft Hall, where it will be viewed by midshipman and visitors alike.

All Midway veterans and their families, alumni, especially those members of the Class of '42, and all Homecoming participants, in the greater Annapolis-Washington-Baltimore region, the Naval Academy staff and faculty, the Brigade of Midshipmen, and interested persons, are invited to the ceremony.

The monument's inscriptions will be certified by the Naval Historical Center, while the design was approved by the American Battle Monuments Commission. The stone came from a Vermom quarry and the stone masonry was completed by John Kinnaird of R.S. Kinnaird. At press time a very prominent WW 11 naval pilot had been asked to deliver the keynote address.

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Navy Vs. Notre Dame Touch Football in Dublin, Ireland Notre Dame has issued a challenge to the Naval Academy for a flag football game prior to the Varsity Football Game in Dublin, Ireland.

The site for the game is the Royal Dublin Stadium on 1 November 1996.

The particulars of the game are as follows: • 8 players on the field at once with 12-15 players on each team overall • Duration of the game is 1 hour and 15 minutes with two 30 minute halves and a 5 minute intermission.

If you are going to be on Dublin on 1 November 1996 and would like to be part of Navy's team, please contact Mary McElroy '87, Director of Alumni Services at 410-263-4448 ext. 138 or e-mail: mmcelroy @pensacola.nadn.navy.mil.

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My Graduation Test Captain George W. Folta, USN (Ret.) '42 "Execute," Signalman Bertone yelled from the portside of the bridge.

Immediately the task force turned into the wind. We had to land our planes aboard, LEXINGTON and YORKTOWN, pronto, before any more enemy bombers appeared. Our task force had safely survived an attack by bombers out of Rabaul, New Britain, in the South Pacific. The date was February 1942.

Our fighter pilots had created havoc among the enemy bombers. One pilot had shot down a bunch of them. He became the first Naval ace of WWII. The people back home in Chicago named an airport after him.

His name; Butch O'Hare.

Although none of our pilots were lost, some of their planes had been damaged so it was conceivable that the tail hooks of some planes wouldn't catch the arresting wires at the rear end of the flight deck.

These planes would have to crash into the "barrier," a screen of canvas and wire, that would pop-up from the flight deck. The barrier protected the planes that had already landed and were parked up at the front end of the flight deck. Time did not permit stowing the planes below in the hangar deck.

Crashing into a barrier could be devastating to the pilot and the plane.

There must be a better way; and there was. But it took the Royal Navy to come up with the idea.

Years later, in 1953,1 was the Chief Engineer of the first, and at that time the only, "canted" or "angled deck" aircraft carrier in the world, ANTIETAM ( C V A - 3 6 ) .

We were in Portsmouth, England, to let the Royal Navy fly their fighter jets on and off an angled-deck carrier because this simple but brilliant idea originated with them. Now, if the tail hook missed the arresting wires, the pilot didn't have to crash the barrier; he just gunned his engine and came around for another try.

The day came for the first Royal Navy "Touch and Go" practices. It was Friday, a lovely day, but it tumed my stomach sour for there was no natural wind. The sea was flat. So to get the 30 knots wind over the flight deck, required for landing and taking off jets, all of ANTIETAM'S 8 boilers had to be "on the line," and with those old boilers huffing and puffing I offered a silent prayer that Murphy's Law had missed sailing and was still ashore, but it had apparently sneaked aboard by the after gangway. Midway through the exercise one of the two forced draft blowers on #6 boiler locked up. Damn! Now we had to lower the fires on number #6 to keep from making smoke that would blind the pilots, and by so doing the ship's speed was decreased.

The Captain made the decision to send the Royal Navy jets to the beach after I explained the problem. He then summoned me to the bridge.

17 decks up and no elevator I assured him we would work around the clock utilizing the entire engineering force, if need be; and that I would stay up to supervise. "Captain, the gang is tearing down the blower right now to find the trouble. I think a bearing may have wiped and seized."

"Chief, we are going to sea Monday, and that blower had better be working. I don't want my Command to be the laughing stock of the Royal Navy. This is your GRADUATION TEST, do I make myself clear?"

"Yes Sir, " I replied, wondering what would happen if I failed but fully aware that failure would result in something ominous.

We tore that blower down and found an internal helical gear that had broken, probably from fatigue. I was shaking after we found that the

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gear was not on our spare parts list. We called in the ship's top machinist and asked if he could make a replacement by Sunday morning as we handed him the blueprint and the broken gear He took one look, "No Sir, I can't make that helical cut. Would failure of my Graduation Test mean that I would get transferred, I hadn't seen Paris yet?

Early next morning, Saturday, I headed into Her Majesty's Dockyard Portsmouth carrying a heavy heart, blueprints, and a broken helical gear.

I soon found the machinist shop. They too spoke English, but they were old, well over 70 years. I explained the problem and played up its importance to the ROYAL NAVY. Even the machine tools in this shop looked ancient. The leading man examined the gear and the blueprints while I quivered. Then he called over one of the others, and I think they spoke in Old English, because I couldn't understand a word of their Continued on page 46

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The Cuban Missile Crisis—^Little Creels Style Captain Nelson P. "Bud" Watkins, USN (Ret.) '37 As the new Commanding Officer, I was just getting to know the Amphibious Base and its personnel when, on the afternoon of Friday, 19 October 1962, RADM James Dempsey '32, Commander Amphibious Training Command Aflantic (COMPHIBTRALANT), called me to his office and swore me to secrecy. He then told me that in two days, at 1800 on Sunday afternoon, 21 October, President Kennedy was going to announce "The Cuban Missile Crisis" on national television, which would include the evacuation of all dependents presendy stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Little Creek Amphibious Base. The Admiral and I were directed to speak of this to no one until the President had made his official announcement.

I immediately retumed to my office and commenced some serious head-scratching. It was now 1600 on Friday, and I sat there helplessly watching the military and civilian base personnel heading out the gates for the weekend, knowing full well that within 48 hours I was going to have to call a good number of them back inboard. Fortunately, I had retained a copy of the plans that had been developed in the Mediterranean by my PHIBRON TWO staff when Dean Rusk, then Secretary of State, directed me to prepare to evacuate U.S. nationals from Algeria. It was at least somewhere to start from.

As you can imagine, I was not very good company at home that weekend. At 1730 on Sunday, I went to Jim Dempsey's office to wait for the President's dire announcement. Meanwhile, we went over the plan of action I had worked up. Building 3601, one of the largest and most modem barracks on base would be used to house the evacuees. Then, at 1750, the phone rang—it was NAS Norfolk, informing us that three transport aircraft were in the landing pattem with 360 women and children from GITMO inboard. All Jim Dempsey could say was "Go Bud!" I could not reach the base XO, so I directed the Command Duty Officer to round up as many bus drivers as he could find in the duty section, and get as many buses as possible headed to the Naval Air Station. Next, I called all base department heads and ordered them to battle stations.

The base galley was notified to start preparing hot meals for the newcomers. The Red Cross, Salvafion Army, and Navy Relief were all notified. As luck would have it, the weather was unseasonably cold for this time of year and word came from the jur station that most of the women were wearing shorts and halter tops, and about one-third of the passengers were children under three years old.

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A Few Inches From The Yard Midshipman Tony Holds. USN '97 Here we are, and another Summer is winding down. There is a sense of newness and excitement that comes with the advent of any year, but I suspect it will be especially so for the 1996-'97 academic year We've had a break from being the center of media attention, and we've all had exciting Summers getting to see a litde bit of the Fleet and sampling a taste of life outside the Hall.

Interestingly, the title of the column is a bit misleading this month. I am, unequivocally, writing this article more than a few inches from the Yard, as I am enjoying a little R&R at home in Florida right now. Life is tmly difficult at times...

Before I get down to telling what exacdy this Summer has brought the Brigade in the way of opportunities and experiences, I just wanted to thank those of you who responded with words of support after my last article. I will pass these messages on to the Brigade. Be assured that we are encouraged and proud that you have stood by us so faithfully through the trying months that, thankfully, we can now begin to put behind us.

What I think I'll do this month is give you a little bit of an idea of how the summer training program has changed in the last several years.

Whenever I talk to grads and get asked about my summer plans, I typically get some confused looks. Over the last few years, the summer training programs have changed more often than a Plebe doing uniform races, and it can even get a bit confusing for those of us currently attending. So without further ado, here is your official gouge session on what exactly we are doing with your tax dollars this Summer You PROBABLY remember those six weeks of living hell in whiteworks and a bad haircut that you enjoyed shortly after taking your oath of office on Induction Day. Right? Well, some things never change...Plebe Summer is the same as ever, and the Class of 2000 is having their chance to be part of tradition right now (and probably in many cases scratching their heads and wondering what on earth they've gotten themselves into). After that first chaotic Summer by the bay, though, things have a much different face training-wise than they probably did when you wore the anchor on your cover The new Youngsters spend 3 weeks on USNA's own Yard Patrol craft, cruising up the Eastem seaboard and focusing on their seamanship and navigation skills along the way. They spend the other three weeks of their training either sailing up the East Coast in one of the Navy 44-foot sailboats or doing what is called Naval Tactical Training (NTT). NTT consists of three different weeks, the first of which acquaints the Youngsters with the SEALs, the second with the Marines, and the third with the Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard. It is conducted on the Yard, except for the joint service week, in which the Mids make several base visits. Incoming Second Class spend four to six weeks on board a fleet vessel learning the jobs of a First or Second Class Petty Officer in the crew and getting a feel for shipboard procedures and organization. The other two weeks of training is PROTRAMID, which most of you should remember from your time as Midshipmen. During this program, the Second Class spend one week in Pensacola learning a bit about the aviation pipeline and then a week in King's Bay, Georgia, with the Submariners. And, of course, a few motivated Segundos get to spend a month or so of their Summer making life difficult for the new Plebers.

Last, but not least, is the summer training program for the Firsties. It represents a great change in what many of you experienced as First Class Midshipmen simply because it offers such a great variety of opportunities. The traditional six to eight week fleet surface cruises are still available, but there are also aviation cruises for those qualified and

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interested in air billets which involve spending a month with an operational squadron (either shore or carrier-based). Mini-Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in Coronado, California, is an option for a select number of Firsties. First Classmen who are planning to go into the Marine Corps attend Leatherneck, which consists of four weeks at the Basic School in Quantico, Virginia, followed by a month with some unit (ground or air) in the Fleet Marine Force. First Classmen act as the Midshipmen officers for Plebe Summer, and as an elective training (taken in lieu of leave), some Midshipmen also do internships connected with their majors. These are set up for them through the Academy.

Other elective trainings can be chosen over leave during any of a Midshipman's last three Summers at USNA. More than a few upperclass Mids forego their time off to attend Airborne School in Fort Benning, Georgia, Scuba School in Panama City, Florida, or one of several other warfare schools that are open to Midshipmen.

The end result of all this is that we have a veritable smorgasbord of choices compared to Midshipmen of the past. But then again, we don't get to do things like cruise the fjords of Norway having Scandinavian romances after our Plebe year the way many of you got to, so I suppose there are some legitimate tradeoffs.. .At any rate, I hope this has cleared up some of that confusion that exists when a Midshipman of the present starts tossing around his summer plans with a Midshipman of the past.

We've got a great deal to look forward to as this year kicks off. The football team looks like it is ready to build on last year's encouraging season, and one game will even be played in Ireland. That seems like a great excuse to shell out a little money and take that trip overseas that you've been denying yourself for the past couple of years. For us, there will be formations, exams, inspections, and.. .on second thought, I don't think I'll wish away the Summer TOO quickly.

Until next month, fair winds and following seas...

[Ed. Note: We wanted to share this copy of a letter Tony received... Nancy] Dear Tony: After reading your column in the June issue of Shipmate, I wanted to extend my congratulations on your selection as the "A Few Inches From The Yard" columnist. Your first column demonstrates that the editors have done well in choosing you to speak for the Brigade. The nearly 40,000 Naval Academy Alumni and friends who read Shipmate each month will be reassured to know that the Brigade understands the challenges that lie ahead and is prepared to meet them.

I also wanted to mention your work in the Men's Glee Club and in the past two spring musicals. Your accomplishments are many and reflect well upon the fine State of Indiana. Keep up the good work.

Richard G. Lugar, United States Senator MIDSHIPMAN TONY HOLDS '97 Tony Holds is our columnist from Bancroft Hall.

Raised in Indianapolis, IN, he's a second generation Mid (Jim Holds '59) now residing in Bradenton, FL. Part of the 3rd Company, Tony is a History Major and a well-known member of the Men's Glee Club. He sings with the Glee Club's '50s sextet. The Skivs, and has played leads in the last two spring musicals. South Pacific and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

He plans on joining the Surface Warfare community upon graduation.

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Brigade Activities

Lucky Bag of Books

Midshipman Carrie Howe, USN '98

Dark Sun: The Making of the Hydrogen Bomb

Greetings! Before I begin, please allow me to introduce myself. My by Richard Rhodes. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995. 731 pp. Bib. name is Carrie Howe, and I have the honor of writing the "Brigade Glos. Ind. Notes.

Activities" column for the next year. I live in Canton, Michigan, with Rhodes' The Making of the Atomic Bomb won a Pulitzer, the Namy mom, my sister Carla, and my two cats. Unfortunately, my family tional Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Can he doesn't have a Navy background. In fact, my great-grandfather gradu- top it with a sequel about the race to the H-bomb?

Actually, Dark Sun isn't the same kind of book as its predecessor ated from the "other" school (USMA) in 1917. I have his grey cloak from his overcoat, little donkeys, and many stories about Cadet Dwight For one thing, it's less technically explicatory—due no doubt to stillEisenhower. Initially, West Point was my first choice... until one of the extant classification. The structure of the book is also different. The first third is a recap of A-bomb development and especially of the Soalunmus (Art Bryant '66) steered me in the right direction—right to viet effort to develop their own uranium bomb. Much of this is from Maryland, to visit the United States Naval Academy. The first time I documents released since the fall of the USSR. The second third is about stepped on the Yard I got that queasy feeling, and I knew that Annapolis the development of the thermonuclear bomb; the last, about the arms was the place for me. Three years later (I had to make a slight detour to race, deterrence, the destruction of Robert Oppenheimer, and the curprep school with the help of the Naval Academy Foundation), here I rent state of proliferation and nuclear terrorism. am, ready to write to you about the meat of the Brigade. I'll tell you There's a great deal of material in Dark Sun about Russian pre-bomb about the social climate as well as the latest tallies from the Color Com- physics and spying during the 1940's. In this way. Dark Sun reprises petition and the intense Intramural rivalries. I will keep you informed the A-bomb development Rhodes covered in Making of the Atomic Bomb, about the clubs and organizations. So, while I act as the eyes and ears but seen from the Soviet side. Delving deep into the Greenglass, representative for the Alumni, if there's something else that you'd like Rosenberg, and Fuchs spy rings, Rhodes concludes that Soviet A-bomb development closely followed the material supplied by espionage, in to hear about, please let me know. I work for you. many cases actually copying the Manhattan Project and the Trinity deWhile everyone played aboard their ships, in planes, in the mud, at vice. Nevertheless, the quality of scientists such as Igor Kurchatov, Lev home, or other various locations, the Navy Cycling Team headed to San Altshuler and Andrei Sakharov leave no doubt in the reader's mind that Luis Obispo, California on 1 June 1996 to compete at the National Col- they would have produced a workable bomb even without access to the legiate Cycling Championships. The cyclists rode on a 30-mile course US blueprints. Spying shortened their development program, just as US Continued on page 52 lend-lease generators and searchlight graphite helped build their early atomic piles; but there was no "secret" that could have been preserved for long once physicists and governments understood a bomb was possible.

The first idea for what would become the thermonuclear weapon ocIj: U.S. Naval Academy curred to Japanese physicist Tokutaro Hagiwara. He noted in 1941 that the A-weapon, if one could be built, could be the "initiating matter for a I Commemorative Rugs quantity of hydrogen." Enrico Fermi and Edward Teller, then in the early stages of A-bomb development, conceived of it only a few months later They sketched out the "classical Super-bomb," a stick of deuterium ignited at one end by a fission device. The only trouble was, the ^jpp^Super wouldn't work, as ENIAC calculations eventually showed. The explosion lost heat too rapidly to start a sizeable fusion reaction. Although mixed "layercake" designs were possible, and were in fact tested by the Russians, French and British, the true thermonuclear rested on a sudden insight by Stanislaw Ulam while sitting in his living room. He found a way to use not explosives, not heavy casing, but the pressure of Display X-radiation to hold a bomb together long enough to fuse massive Your amounts of hydrogen. This "radiation implosion" is the secret of megaton-yield weapons.

Warfare Rhodes's coverage of the actual H-bomb program feels a little skimpy.

Insignia There's data about the test explosions in the Pacific, a bit about bomb with design, a lot of material about the battles between Teller at Livermore and his colleagues at Los Alamos. But classification explains the lack Pride. of engineering detail here. One would certainly not hope to find this a cookbook on thermonuclear weaponry, and it isn't. al career.. I lieseexqi The last portion of the text deals with the subsequent history of ther• Mied for the U.S. Na\ al Academy; made ruL's hiixe been custom desicne monuclear deterrence, from Curtis LeMay's attempts to provoke the ruin wool with HO knots per inch. 3/4 inch pile Russians so that he could launch a first strike into the Cuban missile lateK 2 feet x 3 feel $205.00* crisis and thereafter Rhodes concludes that after both sides had the A.Available with SWO. Na\al .Aviation and Submarine insignia. bomb, deterrence was assured. The subsequent arms race was driven by Tiensin rugs are beauliriilly sculpted and niHed for their duralTilitx. internal dynamics in both systems, rather than a true "race" in that one resilience and soilness. side really responded to advances by the other. This is debatable, of Order now to ensure deli\er\ as there are a limited number available: USNA Alumni Association. PO Box 64975.

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Navy Academics Practical Midshipman Engineering Projects Robert H. Shapiro, Academic Dean and Provost The Naval Academy continues to maintain the cutting edge of educational capabilities in our academic programs. This month, I will highlight some of the very exciting activities Midshipmen are involved with in the Engineering and Weapons Division to give you a flavor for some of the ongoing technological developments.

The Astronautics track in the Aerospace Engineering Department is involved with development and testing of state of the art technology in its Satellite Communications Center located in Rickover Hall. The Satellite Communications Center, commonly referred to as the ground station, uses the huge 40 foot antenna on the north end of Hospital Point as well as numerous smaller antennas to support several academic departments and extracurricular activities throughout the Naval Academy. In addition to providing the central laboratory facility for the Astronautics track, the ground station supports the relay of foreign language broadcasts for language studies, tracking of yard patrol and sailing craft on summer cruise, and communication with shuttle astronauts, not to mention numerous independent Midshipman projects such as design and construction of some of the antennas currently in use.

As background, currently, most of the command and control of satellite health and maintenance is performed by human operators watching alphanumeric displays of telemetry data, a very tedious and labor intensive operation. For a modem spacecraft, literally thousands of parameters (temperatures, pressures, voltages) must be observed and processed by humans who manually send commands to the spacecraft based on their judgment of the spacecraft condition. Considerable training is required to prepare the operator to assess and correct potential casualty situations. If the functions the human operators perform can be automated, considerable money and labor efficiencies can be realized.

Automation and manpower efficiencies are the foundation for the Naval Academy's Spacecraft Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL).

The objective of SAIL is to test and evaluate artificial intelligence command and control techniques on orbiting spacecraft. In addition, SAIL will validate the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence system in performing routine operations as well as analyzing and resolving anomalies. The SAIL activity has received wide interest throughout the DOD and NASA space community and has prompted the signing in August 1995, of a cooperative agreement between the Navy and NASA to jointiy pursue the SAIL objectives.

To further this effort, the Naval Academy has gained access to a modem Navy communications satellite, UHF Follow-On flight 1, as a test asset. Numerous graphical displays of all of the spacecraft's systems have been created to allow Midshipmen to dissect the spacecraft and understand the interaction among its many subsystems. The displays include an interactive component with design oriented descriptions of all the components and real time graphical rather than alphanumeric presentation of the 2300 engineering telemetry points. These spacecraft system displays have already proven invaluable to the Midshipmen learning to design spacecraft in the Astronautics track.

While still in its infancy, SAIL has already spawned three independent Midshipman research projects to develop the computer state model to characterize the condition of the spacecraft based on its telemetry. It is this state model that provides the input to the many artificial intelligence algorithms that will eventually lead to fully autonomous routine operations for spacecraft with considerable savings in operations costs for both the Navy and NASA. Currently, the ground station is equipping to transmit commands to UHF Follow-On 1. Starting this Fall, SAIL will be closely integrated into the Astronautics curriculum with the eventual goal of having Midshipmen not only observe but also operate an orbiting spacecraft.

In the Weapons and Systems Engineering Department, the Systems Design capstone course draws upon the student's previously acquired theory in the areas of automatic control, robotics, communications, and computers, and requires them to design and construct multi-disciplinary functioning projects. Every major writes a detailed design paper in the Fall on a project of his or her choice. During the Spring, individuals, or teams of two or three, constmct and demonstrate these projects. These projects are typically electromechanical in nature, and many incorporate embedded microprocessors and machine vision.

This year's group of particularly outstanding projects was represented by the annual departmental demonstration of selected projects to the Superintendent, Academic Dean and Provost, and excited parents during Commissioning Week. Projects included two miniature (about two feet long) microprocessor controlled composite submarines, demonstrating unique propulsion and control principles. These two submarine hulls, typical of a significant number of projects this year, were completely fabricated by the Midshipmen. This typifies the breadth of practical skills acquired by our students to compliment their significant theoretical engineering education.

Other student fabricated design projects included the prize-winning computer controlled robotic hand designed by Midshipmen Christopher N. Hurst and Robert W Kerfoot, several microprocessor-controlled composite model YP craft capable of autonomously navigating a triangular course outlined by frequency modulated infrared beams, a functioning miniature microprocessor-controlled homing parachute, and several telerobotic vehicles.

The telerobotic vehicle design projects were showcased at the annual Systems Ball competition before the typically overflow audience of excited Midshipmen, faculty, friends, and the press. In this single elimination contest, teams of two or three Midshipmen threw their self-designed and fabricated armored and imaginatively offensively- and defensively-armed telerobotic vehicles against those of other teams. Each team tried to battle past the others and be the first to place a ping-pong ball into a small hoop and win the unofficial titie of "baddest (ro)bot in

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town". This year the "Whippet" designed by Midshipmen Wesley W. Groff, Richard S. Langton, and Robert J. Ohman squeaked by the "Hummer" in the final prolonged battle. All in all, this has been a banner year for the Systems Engineering graduates.

Another highlight this year was construction of the Naval Academy's first performance-oriented formula car. The vehicle was the work of the student chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the Mechanical Engineering Department. It was built for the Formula-SAE competition among colleges in the U. S. and Canada. For the past three years the Midshipmen had joined in the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) competition sponsored by the SAE. This year, the Midshipmen sought to design an entirely new vehicle and were attracted to the challenge of one that combines engine, suspension and chassis performance in a manner similar to formula vehicles like the Indy-cars.

The result was a 74-inch wheelbase tubular-steel-frame vehicle weighing 440 pounds and powered by a 600cc engine. The front suspension included double wishbones with a single shock and spring actuated by push rods. The rear suspension was a trailing arm carrying a solid axle driven by a chain from a five-speed transmission. The engine was naturally aspirated.

The Midshipmen solicited the body number 150 from the sponsors in recognition of the 150-year anniversary of the USNA. In a bit of bravado, they called their team the MACH 5. Team leader was Midshipman James Lawson. Completing the competition team were Midshipman Patrick Clark, James Boomer, Matthew Koerber and Melvin Smith.

The competition included actual performance measures on an autocrossstyle course and measures of longitudinal and lateral acceleration. It also included requirements for written reports on the economics of a 1000 car per year production, a recycling report and written and oral presentations to the judges on the design of the vehicle. Competing for the first time, the Midshipmen emphasized reliability and simplicity in their design. In the summarization critique of the car design, the judges stated the vehicle was "An outstanding prioritization of design versus available resources." The team finished 40th overall among 90 competing schools, only 12 of whom were competing for the first time.

"Navy, you have a green light, you are go for launch." This announcement did not precede the Navy's latest missile test launch; instead, these words, thundering from an underwater hydrophone, were directed toward a group of Midshipmen participating in the World Submarine Invitational '96 in San Diego, Ca, which took place in early April. Carrying on the tradition of "Squid" and "Subdue," two previous USNA entries, the Mids attempted to break a world record for the top speed of a human powered submersible.

The culmination of an intense effort by two engineering classes, constmction began on the Human Powered Submarine in January. Midshipman teams were responsible for all the systems that made up the sub: control systems, life support, hull, propeller and drive train. This year's design featured a hull designed by a 1992 Trident Scholar, Kyle Turco, a heavy duty gearbox and an innovative propeller design. Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) was used extensively in the construction of both the hull and propeller When needed, engineering advice was obtained from LCDR Gregory Zielinski and Professor Roger Compton of the Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering Department and Tom Price of the Technical Support Department.

All put in countless hours, both in and out of class, designing and building all the systems that needed to be integrated into a working submarine.

The team was made up of Midshipmen Gregg Goyette, Samuel Messinger, Clifford OhI, Brain Bennett, Michael Martin, Brian Koch and Brendan Conroy. Although they did not set a new Guiness Book speed record, the Midshipmen managed to build a faster sub than any of its predecessors. The crew managed a respectable 4.2 knots through the timing gates. Controllability was the major problem and the lack of it resulted in several encounters with the bottom and sides of the tank

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which was the race venue. As of 8 June 1996, it appears that the control problem has been solved when the sub was operated at the David Taylor Model Basin (CD-NSWC) during an annual open house without incident. The Classes of '97 and '98 anticipate the next competition which will be held at CD-NSWC in the Spring of 1997.

These are just a few of the outstanding projects that are constantly being designed, developed, tested, and constructed in the Engineering and Weapons Division. As you can see, the Naval Academy continues to challenge our Midshipmen with exciting, rewarding, cutting edge projects that reinforce classroom theory, practical applications of engineering fundamentals and team building.

I'd like to thank Professors Russ Smith, Bob DeMoyer, and Roger Compton, CDR Ken Wallace, LT Dave Walker, and Midn 1/C Samuel Messinger for contributing material for this article, and special thanks to Captain (Sel) Pierre Thuot '77 for compiling and editing the material. My sincere gratitude goes to every member of the Engineering and Weapons Division for the many contributions they make to the education of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy.

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Navy Sports Director's Notes

T\icker and Firstie Bo Hanle. Head coach Sho Ross was named honorable mention AllFukushima had the honor of carrying the Olym- America. The tennis team won its first-ever As we get ready for the upcoming sports sea- pic Torch when it passed through Annapolis.

Patriot League Championship with a victory son, I would like to take a few moments to reThe rifle team compiled an amazing 14-0 over Army. The Mids finished 16-11 on the flect on last year's accomplishments. Overall, record and Firstie Joe Johnson was named first year Navy sports teams compiled a record of 259team All-America for the third time and won The men's track and field team finished 6-1 172-3 (.600) and had 14 student-athletes garthe national championship in smallbore. The and the women's track team was 5-3. The sailner All-America recognition. David Robinson rifle team also won the inaugural Athletic Di- ing team had another fantastic year with five '87, won his second gold medal and third rectors Cup which is given to the varsity ath- Midshipmen gamering All-America honors.

Olympic medal in men's basketball and Carin letic team with the best all-around athletics, We also had a great year off the field with Gabarra, head women's soccer coach, won a academics, and number of stripers. the opening of Ricketts Hall, which houses gold medal in women's soccer The squash team won a school record 20 administrative staff, a 12,000 square foot In the fall season, the Navy football team matches against with eight defeats as Firstie weight room for all Midshipmen, a training had its most exciting year in recent memory, Mike Elliot qualified for the NISRA Squash room, the football offices and football locker winning five games and narrowly losing a few room. The Armel-Leftwich Visitors Center celIndividual Championships. others.

The men's swimming team went 9-2, with ebrated its grand opening and is a place all The men's cross country team finished with outstanding performances from Nate Smith Navy fans should visit to learn more about the a 10-1-1 mark as Youngster Alex Shelley qualiand Ian Johnston. Smith was a first team All- Academy and view the outstanding tape on the fied for the NCAA Championships. The America for the third straight year and Ian Academy. Both facilities are outstanding and I women's cross country team compiled a 7-1 Johnston was also an All-America in the breast- hope you get a chance to visit them the next record as Plebe Jackie Hayes qualified for the stroke. Both Smith and Johnston qualified for time you are in Annapolis.

NCAA Championships. the Olympic Trials. The women's swimming We are currently involved in projects to build The lightweight football team won the league team was 7-3 and won its fifth straight Patriot a men's and women's soccer locker room on championship with a 6-0 mark and 11 differ- League Championship.

Dewey Field, six new international squash ent Midshipmen were named first team allcourts and a indoor tennis facility. If you are a The men's indoor track team went 6-1 as league.

The men's soccer team went 11-7 and made Youngster Blake Wilburn won the Heps former player or an interested fan of the above it to the Patriot League Championship game. Championship in the shot put. The women's sports and would like to make a donation to The women's soccer team won a school record indoor track team finished 3-6-1 as five differ- these projects please contact the Development Staff at 410-268-2558x127.

10 games thanks to all-league play from Young- ent runners were named All-Patriot League.

The wrestling team kept its amazing string Don't forget, it is still not to late to order sters Cori Thornton and Amy Hakola and over Army alive, defeating the Cadets and runseason tickets for the 1996 football season. You Plebe Nicole Aunapu.

The women's volleyball team was 15-25 as ning the total to 34 straight years that Navy can order tickets by calling (410) 268-6060 or Firstie Gina Foltz was named second team all- has not lost to Army in wrestiing. The Mids 1-800-US4-NAVY. You can also pick up the tickets in person at Ricketts Hall league, while the water polo team, led by Firstie finished 14-5 on the year In the Spring, the baseball team went 24-28 Our sincerest thanks for your loyal support Joe Ernst who was named All-East and honand advanced to the Patriot League Champi- and we look forward to another great year. orable mention All-America, went 22-8.

BEAT ARMY! In the Winter, the women's basketball team onship game.

The heavyweight crew team finished 8-1 as won a school record 19 games and lost just nine Navy Athletes and Coaches Who thanks to the play of Youngster Joanne Groth, the varsity pair without coxswain and varsity Competed at the Olympics Trials and who was named first team all-league. The four with coxswain won the IRA Championmen's basketball team went 15-12 and tied for ships. The women's crew team ended with a 1- in the Olympics the regular season Patriot League Champion- 9 record and the lightweight crew team went David Robinson (Basketball) ship. Youngster Eddie Lucas was named sec- 2-3.

Andy McMarlin (Crew) The golf team placed fourth at the District II Ronnie Harris (5,000 meters) ond team all-league.

The gymnastics team finished 4-4 thanks to Championships while the lacrosse team fin- Suzy Stewart (Marathon) Youngster Rob Flannery, Second Class Matt ished with a 4-8 mark as Second Class Andy Nate Smith (Diving) Ian Johnston (200 breastroke) Chris Stancliffe—women's track assistant coach (Javelin) Carin Gabarra—head women's soccer coach (soccer) ^ , •JT «» X I P M U ^ A L Julie Younger (sailing) Contemporary Folk Artist Carin Gabarra, Navy's head women's soccer coach, added another accomplishment to "WEDDING AT THE an already long list of accolades—an OLYMNAVAL ACADEMY" PIC GOLD MEDAL! Gabarra played in the UMITED EDITION PRINT ^^^W^HB gold medal game as the United States defeated 14x18 China, 2-1. Gabarra returns to action at the Patricia Palermino Naval Academy leading the women's soccer 9029 Greylock Street ^ ii'R}^W'^-L£lA ^ i - A ^ h ^ B l team as it opens it's season September 6-8 with Alexandria, VA 22308 V^^UfMlpMkfl^^^nB^^^^^^^B^^^^^I a tournament on Dewey Field.

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beat Yugoslavia, 95-69, in the gold medal game.

It was Robinson's third Olympic medal and his second gold medal. He is the first American men's basketball player to play in three different Olympics.

Andrews Named Third Team AllAmerica by Athlon Magazine, to AllIndependents Team by the Sporting News and to Preseason AllIndependents Team by College Sports Magazine Second Class cornerback Sean Andrews (Orange Park, FL) was named preseason third team All-America by Athlon Sports College Football Magazine and to the preseason AllIndependent team by The Sporting News. Last year, Andrews tied for the nation's lead with eight interceptions as he helped lead the Midshipmen to a 5-6 record. Navy opens its season on September 7 at Rutgers in a 6:00 p.m. start. The home opener is September 21 against Southern Methodist at 7:00 p.m.

Last year, Andrews tied for the nation's lead with eight interceptions as he helped lead the Midshipmen to a 5-6 record.

College Sports Magazine selected Navy as the fifth best team among the 11 independent schools. Notre Dame was number one, while Army was tabbed fourth.

Army Game Moved to Noon Start Time The 1996 Navy/Army football game, to be held in Philadelphia on December 7, has been moved from a 3:45 p.m. start time to a noon kickoff by CBS-TV This year will mark the 97th meeting between the two Service Academy rivals, with Army holding a 46-43-7 series advantage.

Astronaut Named Rolex Achievement Award Winner The College Golf Foundation presented Captain David C. Leestma, USN (Ret.) '71 and Leslee L. Subak, M.D., a graduate of Dartmouth, with the inaugural Rolex Achievement Awards on 10 June at a dinner honoring Arnold Palmer and the U.S. Open Players at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

The Rolex Achievement Awards honor former varsity collegiate golfers who upon graduation have achieved outstanding success in their chosen field, outside of golf, and in doing so, have made a special contribution to society. Each winner receives an engraved distinctive Rolex timepiece. In addition, the winners' alma mater's collegiate golf programs will each receive a $2,500 donation from Rolex and the College Golf Foundation.

Captain Leestma graduated first in the Class of 1971 and received two varsity golf letters.

Upon graduation, he completed flight training and logged over 3,500 hours of flight time, including nearly 1,500 hours in an F-14A. After becoming an astronaut in 1980, Leestma served as the mission specialist on the 13th flight of the Space Shuttle program. A veteran of three space flights, Leestma has logged a total of

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Navy's Andy Ross Participates in NCAA Program Navy lacrosse player Andy Ross, a two-time honorable mention All-America, participated in the recent NCAA Youth Education through Sports (YES) lacrosse clinic held at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Navy head coach Richie Meade selected Ross as a leader, role model and student who excelled in school and athletics. Ross assisted with skill instruction, demonstrations and teaching younger student-athletes through the YES Mentor Program.

The Mentor program provides opportunities for collegiate student-athletes to interact with younger student-athletes, discuss positive goal setting, share valuable personal experiences, provide positive feedback and help youth learn how to apply what they have learned in athletics to other areas of their lives.

"We are delighted with the results of the YES Mentor Program and the effectiveness of mentors such as Andy Ross who help younger student-athletes develop skills and abilities so they have a chance to be successful in life," said Edward Thiebe, NCAA director of youth programs.

Mauro Named Honorable Mention Freshman All-American Plebe Tony Mauro (Utica, NY) was named honorable mention Freshman All-American by the editors of Collegiate Baseball magazine.

Mauro hit .345 with 30 RBI this year as he was named first team All-Patriot League. Navy finished the year with a 24-28 record, losing in the Patriot League Championship game to Bucknell, 12-7.

Spring Team Captains Announced The Naval Academy Athletic Association announced the election of the following individuals as captains of Navy's spring varsity sports teams for the 1997 season.

Matt Smith (San Clemente, CA) was elected team captain in baseball. Dean Phillips (Swampscott, MA) in crew, Jason Hall (Lake-

wood, CO) in lightweight crew, Jara Raisbeck (Waconia, MN) in women's crew, Chris Messineo (Edgewater, MD) in lacrosse, Joe Buczkowski (Mantolocking, NJ) in sailing. Jay Wicklund (Dunwoody, GA) in tennis, Jon Clemens (Somerville, NJ) in men's track & field, and Jennifer Drake (Mosinee, WI) in women's track and field.

Harris Just Misses Olympic Qualifying Time LT Ronnie Harris '87, missed the qualifying time in his bid to compete at the Olympics in Atlanta in the 5,000 meters. Harris ran a time of 13:59.7 in Montreal, roughly 30 seconds off the qualifying pace of 13:27.0.

Montreal's meet was Harris' last chance to qualify after placing third at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Atianta with a time of 13:57.49. He won the race, but failed to make the qualifying standard. Harris attempted to qualify in Belgium the week before the Montreal meet, and ran a 13:27.25, just shy of the 13:27.0 mark.

Navy Athletes Named To Patriot League Winter/Spring Academic Honor Roll The Naval Academy landed 27 student-athletes on the Patriot League Winter/Spring Academic Honor Roll.

To be selected to the honor roll, the studentathlete must meet two criteria: 1) Must earn a varsity letter in his/her sports; and 2) Must have a 3.20 or higher grade pointer average during the academic semester which coincides with his/her sport.

Athletes from men's and women's basketball, men's and women's indoor track & field, women's swimming & diving, baseball and tennis were eligible for the honor roll.

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Three Navy Baseball Players Rank Among National Leaders The Naval Academy baseball team had three players rank among the national leaders in the final NCAA Division I baseball statistics. Second Class first baseman Matt Smith (San Clemente, CA) ranked ninth in the country in triples per game, averaging 0.16. Second Class pitcher Tom McClemore (Suffolk, VA) finished 24th in the country with a 2.60 ERA, while Youngster third baseman Todd Benke (Bethesda, MD) was the 18th toughest hitter in the country to strike out. Benke struck out once every 21 at-bats. As a team. Navy ranked seventh in the country in triples per game (0.52) and 35th in the country in batting (.320).

U.S. Rowing Pre-Elite Team Wins World Championships Naval Academy graduate Ryan Tewell '96 and Firstie Dean Phillips rowed on the U.S. Pre-Elite Team that won the Nations Cup for Under 23 World Championships held in Antwerp, Belgium, July 12-14.

Tewell and Phillips are members of the eight-oar shell that set a record time, finishing first in 5:33 followed by Russia (5:33.7) and Poland in third (5:38.3). The team is made up of present and former collegiate rowers.

Navy Basketball Schedule The Navy men's basketball team will tip-off the 1996-97 basketball season with a home game against the Coast Guard Academy on Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. After a road game against Towson State on November 24, the Pittsburgh Panthers from the Big East Conference will come to Alumni Hall on Tuesday, November 26 for a 7:30 p.m. game.

Other notable home games include the Patriot League home opener on Saturday, January 18 against Lafayette at 3:00 p.m.; a nationally televised contest (CBS) against Army on Saturday, February 1 at 3:00 p.m. and a battle with two-time Patriot League champion Colgate on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.

The Mids non-conference road schedule is the toughest it has been in years with contests at Towson State (November 24), Air Force (November 30), Virginia Military (December 5), St. Bonaventure (December 23), Stanford (December 28), and Rice (December 30). The Mids play at Army on Wednesday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m. and at Colgate on Saturday, January 11 at 3:00 p.m.

The Patriot League Tournament will be March 1-2 at Lehigh University, while the championship game will be March 5 at the home of the highest remaining seed. The championship game will be televised live

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The Navy women's basketball team, coming off a 19-win season, opens up play for the '96-97 season at the Gate City Classic in Pocatello, Idaho, November 22-23. The Mids return home to play their first game in Alumni Hall against Pennsylvania on November 26. Patriot League play begins with a road game against Army on January 8 and concludes with the Patriot League Tournament February 28-March 2 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Nov. 5 5:15 PM. Exhibition-Virginia AAU Alumni Hall Nov. 12 5:15 PM. Exhibition-Tba Alumni Hall Nov. 22 6/8:00 Pm. Gate City Classic Pocatello, ID Air Force Vs. Navy Idaho State Vs. Gonzaga Nov. 23 6/8:00 RM. Consolation/Championship Nov. 26 5:15 P.M. Pennsylvania Alumni Hall Dec. 2 7:30 PM. Columbia Alumni Hall Alumni Hall Dec. 4 7:30 P.M. Umbc Brooklyn Dec. 6 7:00 RM. St. Francis, NY Alumni Hall Dec. 9 5:15 P.M. Long Island Alumni Hall Dec. 20 5:15/7:30 PM.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Navy Classic Murray St., Drexel, Long Island Dec. 21 5:15/7:30 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Consolation/Championship Charleston, SC Dec. 30 7:30 PM. College Of Charleston Conway, SC 5:00 P.M. Coastal Carolina Jan. 2 Alumni Hall 12:30 P.M. Cornell Jan. 5 West Point, NY 5:15 P.M. Army Jan. 8 Hamilton, NY Jan. 11 5:30 P.M. Colgate Alumni Hall Jan. 13 5:15 P.M. Wofford Bethlehem, PA Jan. 15 5:30 PM. Lehigh Alumni Hall Jan. 18 12:30 P.M. Lafayette Lewisburg, PA Jan. 22 5:30 P.M. Bucknell Spartanburg, SC Jan. 25 1:00 P.M. Wofford Alumni Hall Jan. 29 5:15 P.M. Holy Cross Alumni Hall 12:30 PM. Army Feb. I Alumni Hall Feb. 5 5:15 P.M. Colgate

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Navy Fan Phone/Web Page Available The Navy fan phone is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with all the Navy sports information you need. Scores from all the sporting events, postgame comments from select head coaches, ticket and scheduling information as well as NCAA trivia contests are available by calling 410-267-NAVY (6289). The Navy Athletic Department also has a Web Page available at http://usna.nadn.navy.mil/AthDept. You can get updated information on all the sports teams by checking out the Athletic Department web page.

Teamline/Teamfax Available Again Navy fans that find themselves away from the area but still want to listen to the football or basketball game can call TEAMLINE at 1-800846-4700. Navy's access code is 5415. Games are transmitted live from each team's flagship radio station. Calls to TEAMLINE are charged to your MasterCard or Visa at a declining rate between 50 and 20 cents per minute depending on the length of the call.

Navy fans can also receive the weekly football release, produced by the Naval Academy Sports Information Office, by calling TEAMFAX at 201/585-9269. If you subscribed to TEAMFAX, you will get the weekly release faxed to your home or office every Thursday with the latest scoop on Navy football.

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continued from page 19 is our only Alumnus to have won three Olympic medals. Moreover, Richard Steere '31 was a member of that 1932 foil team and also won an Olympic bronze.

If anyone is curious about this remarkable athlete and Naval officer they can refer to my article on Calnan, "Navy's Greatest Swordsman" in the July-August 1992 Shipmate.

Buzz Hurst '62 More on Tripoli Monument Shipmate: I want to thank you for your publishing of my article "Shall We Let It Crumble?" in your May edition. I know it will be helpful in attempting to raise funds for the restoration of the Tripoli Monument.. .or, more properly "The Naval Monument."

There is one minor oversight which I would like to have you correct, if practicable. In preparing my article, I had very extensive assistance from Jim Cheevers of the Naval Academy Museum, and Janet Headley, author of an article "The Monument Without a Public" (referring to the "Tripoli" or preferably, the "Naval" Monument) and a postdoctoral fellow at the National Museum of Art of the Smithsonian Institute. I feel that they need to be recognized in some way for their substantial contribution to my article, and to the cause of restoration of the monument. I ask that you publish some type of notation of their role in "my" project.

W. B. Johnson '47 HOUSTON ( C A - 3 0 )

As author of the article on HOUSTON (Shipmate, March 1996), I would like to respond to a couple of comments from readers regarding the discussion of the Battle of the Java Sea. First of all, the source for the article's statement that four American destroyers (ALDEN,

National Policy.

Lemer goes on to say: Henry Luce in the Max Lemer, shortly before his death, raised mid 1940s.. .when he spoke of "The American the question—hungering for an answer in 1996: Century" was closer to the truth than we were.

"Whose Century will it be?" Quoting Charles Patently, recent events have cast the answer in De Gaulle, "with the implied question, still with jeopardy. us:" What power—or combinations of powAs an initial step toward reversal, in our efers—holds dominance in our world today? fort to answer this sdll in limbo question, this This must be the year when the Nafion's will be the year that our determined effort is funcdoning, on through the 21st Century, be- made to address the 'long view National Intercomes foremost in citizens' minds, through firm est' in our quest for maturity, for purposeful determination of "America's long view Na- pursuit of the Nation's vast potential, as now tional Interest." recognized and accepted through evident Accordingly, this will be the year when se- worldwide dependence, upon this lone 'Superrious effort is launched to gain consensual ac- Power'. This should be the year that the "Seaceptance of this starting point; ultimately, the Change" in national functioning commences to motivational foundation for the formulation and take hold. orchestration of coherent, global, futuristic 1996, Oceanic Vision

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were sunk during the battle was "A Short Historical Resume of the Lost Battalion Associafion (2nd Battalion, 131st F.A./USS HOUSTON (CA-30) Survivors)". However, further research of other sources has shown that this source is incorrect. The article stands corrected on this point.

Secondly, another reader observed that several surface actions took place after World War I and before the Battle of the Java Sea. This is true, although certainly not of the magnitude of the two major sea battles. To have avoided this criticism perhaps my article should have quoted either David K. Winston's article entitled "The Sinking of the USS HOUSTON" which stated: ".. .the Battle of the Java Sea, generally considered the first true major Naval surface encounter since the Battle of Jutland in 1916" or Walter G. Winslow's book entitled The Ghost That Died at Sunda Strait which stated: "...Thus ended what has been called by many the greatest surface engagement since the Battle of Jutland in 1916."

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This is the year that coherent policy formulation is addressed by the American people, as Walter Lippmann so ably accentuated in his "U.S. War Aims" text published in 1944.

All of these areas of purposeful change in 'The American Way' must become part of the political process; part of testing presidential candidates to determine their vision of the Nation's future—their leadership competence to guide the U.S. to the bountiful future in the new, soon upon us, century.

This is the year the world ocean gains credence, as a vital element of American Education toward fulfillment of the national objectives drafted in long-term context within the formulation of National Policy—its coherent orchestration by the White House, The Congress and U.S. Citizens. To this end, 1996 must become a year of maritime revival, with the Nation's quest for its manifest oceanic destiny.

This, as Admiral "Mike" Boorda urged America in his "Art of the Long View," accentuating U.S. global leadership.

As Lemer pressed for the proper answer to the question he posed: "Everyone knows that the next century will see clash and cooperation between the emerging economic blocs. But it still leaves the question: 'Whose century will it be in the end?' It will be the century of the conglomerate of nations who have found a way to motivate their people to working, saving, production and creativity.

It will be the century, finally of the Nations which—between them—generate the master ideas that change and shape history. For it is ideas—and whatever sustains and follows them—that remains the real wealth of the nations and empires."

Max Lemer contends "Ideas Rule History" but discipline and determination, most vitally character, must be there to drive them home; here 1996 becomes the most critical year in American History!

Gilven M. Slonim '36

Tolley and Sardines The to-do about Kemp Tolley's cross-country trip in 1931 in a Model A Ford brings to mind a story, a story told to me in 1944 by "an old China hand": China was in turmoil immediately following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor In consequence, there was an epidemic of feverish speculative trading. Among trading items was a warehouse full of tinned sardines in Shanghai. The sardines traded hands daily, or more often, typically at twice the previous price. The last buyer, being the cautious type, went to the warehouse, ordered down a pallet-load of sardines, then opened a case from which he extracted a carton and, finally, a tin of sardines. To his dismay, on opening a tin of the fish, he discovered that it was spoiled.

He immediately sought redress from the seller No luck. The seller replied, "You fool, those sardines were for trading, not eating."

In my view, ADM Tolley's adventures are a national treasure, a treasure not for questioning but for...how shall I put this?... for treasuring. One would have difficulty understanding even a feather merchant questioning the

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accounts of ADM Tolley, but for an Academy type... ? Does the Academy no longer turn out Officers and Gentlemen?

One is delighted to leam that ADM Tolley's sardines were for both eating and trading.

R.W. Clack '44

tributed to the education and training of future officers in the Merchant Marine.

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tirement on August 31, 1966.

I did not seek an early retirement to facilitate commencement of my civilian career but retired normally after twenty-eight years of commissioned service and two and a half years of enlisted service as a private in the Missouri National Guard and as a seaman second class in the Naval Reserve.

Following enlisted service and two years at St. Louis University I had the good fortune to enter the Naval Academy on June 8, 1934 and to graduate on June 2, 1938. I was one of the older members of my Class, having turned 20 on August 2, 1934, and was not eligible to enter USNA after 1934 because I would have exceeded the upper age limit.

Later I became the academic dean of Maine Maririme Academy in 1969 following two years at NEC. MMA's academic deanship was not sought by me but sort of dropped in my lap when Ted Rodgers was serving as superintendent of MMA and told my Classmate and best friend Freeland Carde that he was having trouble finding the proper person to assume the deanship.

Freeland—God bless his soul —said to Ted, "Get Ed Conrad, he's at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire."

Ted contacted me and asked me to come to Castine and talk about the deanship. We went to Castine, toured the town and the academy, following which my good wife suggested that as a retired Naval Officer I would enjoy the maritime environment that was associated with MMA. At the end of the day and after being briefed by Ted re MMA he offered me the position of Academic Dean. I accepted and took over the new job on July 15, 1969.

MMA received initial accreditation in the Fall of 1971 followed by reaccreditation in the Fall of 1976 for a period of ten years which was indeed unusual and exceptional.

As head of the faculty I wanted to keep my hand in as a professor and taught one course at a time, i.e., American Government, Maritime Law and Physics.

Our mission was to train officers to go to sea as mariners in ships of the U.S. Merchant Service. Some grads took Naval commissions and embarked upon careers in the Navy.

Since we were closely related to the Merchant Marine I made several trips in merchant

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ships for the first time ever in 1970 and ' 7 1 , along with midshipman annual cmises ('70'74) which were required as part of Midshipman seagoing training.

In 1975 the Coast Guard allowed me to sit for a Master's license based upon previous seagoing Naval experience. With the ticket in hand I sailed on the '76 and '77 midshipman cmises as an underway watch officer, and became pleasantly looked upon as the Academic Dean who stood deck watches. Such a dual role had never occurred before my time as such and has not reoccurred since.

After eight years at MMA and following the '77 cruise it occurred to me that eight years were the longest that I had in a job during my lifetime and told Ted that I sought retirement.

So, on July 15, 1977, my role became that of an emeritus dean and my age soon became 63 with nothing special in mind.

It later occurred to me that I had recommended two faculty members to become P.E.s based upon their engineering backgrounds.

Why not do the same myself? I took the fiveday exam in Augusta in the spring of '78 and received my license as a P.E. The license has been used once when the Portland port director asked me to resolve a dispute between him and a ferry owner over a steel bollard breaking loose from its deck when the ferry rose at high tide with one of her mooring lines affixed to the bollard. The ferry made daily summer trips between Portland and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

My finding favored the ferry owner who later invited my wife and me to be guests on an overnight trip to Yarmouth and a return to Portland on the following day. The captain was gracious and hospitable.

In June '78, almost a year after retiring from MMA, Captain Marshall, serving as placement officer to arrange seagoing jobs for graduates, approached me with the comment, "A pilot is being sought for Lake Ontario. Are you interested?" It didn't take me long to respond, "George, I love to handle ships."

He suggested that a call be made to Captain George Skuggen, the Director of Great Lakes Pilotage with an office in Cleveland. The call was made to the captain who asked me about my seagoing background, following which he asked, "How old are you?" My response was, "I'm sixty-three and will be sixty-four on Au-

gust second." He indicated that my age didn't bother him and that I should call the President of District 1 where a pilot was needed.

I followed the director's advice and called the President of District 1. My opening remark was a statement of my age, whereupon he informed me that pilotage is a young man's game with long transits, climbing up thirty-foot pilot ladders on dark nights, etc., etc.

His message was clear and the phone conversation was soon terminated.

My wife asked, "How did it go?" My response was, "He thinks I'm an old man and is not interested in me as a pilot." Margot, God bless her, said, "Call him again and tell him you will be over to see him on Monday." I called again and told the President that I will be over on Monday to see and talk with him.

He said, "O.K." On Sunday I drove the 500 miles to Cape Vincent and saw Captain Barnes on Monday moming. The tide changed. He was interested, made an appointment for a physical with a physician and put me on the training schedule for new pilots. Moral: It's always better to seek new employment by meeting "between four eyes" rather than by phone or mail. Also, it's good to follow the advice of your spouse. She made me a pilot.

My stint as a pilot on Lake Ontario and its harbors began on July 15, 1978 and lasted until December 13, 1983 when I stepped down from the last of 900 ships piloted that sailed under forty-three different flags.

During the winter non-navigation season I taught license upgrade courses in MMA's Center for Advanced Maritime Studies for mariners who wished to move up from third, second and chief mate roles.

After retiring as a pilot Ted Rodgers asked me to serve as CO of MMA's training vessel STATE O F MAINE just for the ' 84 cmise, not year-

round to save funds. His offer was accepted with pleasure and his successor kept me on for the two following '85 and '86 cruises, after which I finally retired from my mariner career at age seventy-two.

After stepping down from command of the training vessel I contributed, at Bill Hayler's request, two chapters in Bill's new edition of MMOH. When I left the Navy in '66 I never thought that I would again serve as a mariner, but through an unexpected tum of events my career as an educator just happened to lead to a further career as a mariner, for which I am pleased and thankful. My curtent Master's license was renewed on March 23,1995 and will be effective for five years, i.e., till March 23, 2000 almost at age 86. I'll probably let it pass.

My post-Naval careers have been varied and enjoyable with my advance in years for which I am thankful. Access to each of many jobs was not inhibited by age except for pilotage, but my wife's advice solved that.

Writing the above reflections gives me a certam joie de vivre while two months shy of tuming eighty-two if the good Lord so permits.

Edward Conrad '38

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continued from page 17 seminars and case studies facilitated by senior officers with extensive fleet experience. Student evaluations from the pilot program were very positive, with more than 90 percent of the Midshipmen indicating a favorable reaction to the new course.

We have also established a new endowed chair in ethics. This chair will be filled by a renowned ethicist beginning in January 1997. We have also added other members to the recently renamed Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law, including an experienced and respected philosopher who comes to us from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Another key element of our Character Development Program is the monthly, small-group Integrity Development Seminars for all Midshipmen. For 90 minutes during the middle of the day. Midshipmen are divided into 250 groups of 15 people each. During these 90-minute sessions, they look within themselves to define and clarify their basic moral values and to see why those values are important and how they relate to our profession.

Monitoring and guiding the often lively debate are Midshipmen and staff facilitators. The Midshipmen facilitators are Upperclassmen who are selected by their Company Officers. Staff facilitators are all volunteers, both military and civilian, who represent all communities from around the Yard, including the academic faculty, the athletic department [,the Alumni Association] and even public works personnel.

Our goal is to help Midshipmen develop their "moral muscles," which are cmcial to their success as a Naval Officer We are striving to challenge our Midshipmen to be persons of integrity because it is the right thing to do. The varied approaches of our comprehensive Character Development Program are designed to do just that.

We have reconstituted our Honor Concept Review Group, which is made up of faculty, staff and Midshipmen, to take a fresh look at the applicability of the Naval Academy's Honor Concept and to recommend any steps that may be necessary to retain Midshipmen "ownership" of the Honor Concept and to assure that it functions with the highest possible degree of confidence throughout the Brigade.

Our Board of Visitors met at a special session in May, and they reviewed all that has happened here at the Naval Academy and the efforts we have both made and planned. The Chairman of the Board said at the conclusion of the meeting, "Some very sound programs are being stmctured to continue to move the Naval Academy forward."

And, despite the highly publicized misconduct of a handful of Midshipmen, most members of the Brigade have responded positively to the Academy's recent efforts in leadership and character development.

This is home out by the most recent quality of life survey done in January. This survey indicates significant overall improvement within the Brigade in all facets of their development. Among the more significant findings are: • The percent of women who feel fully accepted by their Classmates has risen from 59% in 1990 to 95% in 1996. Men reported an acceptance of 96%.

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• The percent of Brigade who viewed the Honor System as a positive element of their moral and ethical development rose from 83% in 1993 to 90% in 1996.

• The number of Midshipmen who expressed a negative view of fairness in the administration of conduct and honor systems declined by half (18% to 8% this past year).

• 91 % of males and 86% of females stated that their commitment to a Naval Career had not changed or improved since entering the Brigade.

It should be noted that the Academy is currently working with an experienced, outside research organization to assess Midshipmen attitudes, concems and issues. A survey has been put together and will be administered to the Brigade in August. The contractor, who is being funded by an anonymous gift from an Alumnus, will analyze the results and provide them to the Academy in the weeks ahead. These results will be an outstanding way for us to validate our own survey results and will also allow us to accurately identify problems to ensure that correct solutions are put in place.

Beginning this Fall, the First Classmen or seniors will have participated in Integrity Development Seminars for at least two years, and beginning this Fall, the entire Third Class will take the new ethics course. I like to describe what we do at the Naval Academy as "counter culture," because very few college students outside the walls of the Yard face ethical issues head on or exercise their "moral muscles" in their classes, in their dormitories and in their lives. Integrity is the bedrock of our officer corps, and our efforts to help Midshipmen do what is right must be the nucleus of all that we do at the Academy—in the classroom, in the dormitory, on the playing fields and in daily interactions with each other Those who cannot measure up or meet our high standards have no place at the Academy. When we hold ourselves to such high standards, we will unfortunately have breaks of honor and integrity. Small numbers of such incidents have always occurred, and I can say with certainty that they will occur again. This is a reality.

But when we see these problems, I must look at each one and deal with them fairly and equitably. I will insist that we continue to do the right thing in addressing cases of misconduct and honor—regardless of the repercussions they may have in the media and elsewhere. Being a school that is looked to as a model where leaders are developed, we must be at the forefront of leadership by example and uncompromising standards.

We have also taken steps to ensure that prospective candidates to the Naval Academy fully understand our emphasis on and commitment to personal and professional integrity. As a result, we made some modifications to our application process. For example, candidates are asked to submit a personal statement in which they describe a personal experience they had which they feel has contributed to their character development and integrity. Candidates are also asked to have their English and math teachers provide written recommendations, which include the teacher's discussion of the candidate's character and integrity as compared to that of his or her peers. Our prospective candidates will also be

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provided with a more detailed explanation of the Honor Concept and the role it plays in the life of a Midshipman.

While no screening process can be 100 percent effective, a police record check and a national agency check will provide additional safeguards to ensure that there is nothing in a candidate's background that would make him or her unsuitable for admission to the Academy.

So, as you can see, we have made tremendous progress on our collective journey into the Naval Academy's future.

While we can expect occasional rough seas as we hold our course steady, we have set our standards high, and we have done so with the full awareness that some individuals may fall short of those standards.

We have spread the word that we will hold those who fall short accountable for their actions. Those unable to meet the standards will be treated fairly, but they must understand that the standards will be enforced. Fewer than two percent of our Midshipmen don't seem to get the word, but all of us must accept responsibility for our actions. We will accept our responsibility and work even harder to build an ethical foundation for our Midshipmen and mold them into future leaders.

While we could take an easy way out and never separate anyone—particularly those inclined to have their lawyers and families play the news media on their behalf—the Naval Academy and its standards mean too much.

The "easy way" is not an option.

Many people have asked me, "Is the Navy or the Naval Academy getting a fair shake in the press?" There is no doubt that Tailhook has greatly magnified the media's scmtiny of the Naval Service. But the story that still needs to be told is that a strong Navy and a strong Naval Academy are in the best interests of the United States. Too often, it seems, we keep reading about events that happened five years ago. How about what the Navy is doing now? Our operational record is superb and second to none. Our Navy is answering the call as well as it has ever been answered—from the critical salvage operations off the coast of Long Island to Taiwan Straits, the Adriatic Sea, the Persian Gulf and throughout the Pacific. And the Naval Academy continues to provide the Navy and Marine Corps nearly a thousand outstanding young officers, year after year.

Our former Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Mike Boorda, took much of the media cridcism of our Navy personally, and he did this because he cared so much.

He wanted so much to move forward with the focus on today and the future.

With the painful lessons of the past few months behind us, I hope we may finally have an opportunity to put that past behind us. We have leamed from our mistakes; our culture has changed. Our standards will remain high. The Navy has significantly overcome its problems with sexual harassment and other issues, and we deserve a clean slate. Give us a break, let's start talking about where we are going rather than rehashing the past, and let's move forward together.

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With the return of the Brigade in August and the beginning of the new academic year, I have talked with everyone—Midshipmen, faculty and staff—about guidelines for all of us to live by as we continue our efforts to move forward. These guidelines, which I have promulgated, are: 1. Uphold the standards of the Naval Academy. All of us must accept responsibility and accountability for performing our duties in accordance with our high standards.

2. Be a person of integrity. Each of us should be an example for others around us.

When a person consistently does the right thing, it has a powerful effect on influencing the behavior of others.

3. Lead by example (meet the standard to which you are holding others). As with our Midshipmen, each of us should hold ourselves to the same or higher standards to which we hold our subordinates.

4. Strive for excellence without arrogance. Excellence with a dose of humility conveys our respect for those around us; others will always recognize excellence in action.

5. Do your best. This is our minimum requirement. We should never be satisfied with less than the best in everything we do.

6. Treat everyone with dignity and respect. The Navy's and the Naval Academy's greatest asset is its people.

Treat each other well, look out for each other, take care of each other and we can, together, achieve great things.

7. Tolerate honest mistakes from people who are doing their best.

None of us has yet achieved perfection, so it is important to accept honest mistakes from those who are applying their talents and energies to the best of their ability.

8. Seek the truth. Rumors and unverified anecdotes undermine the bonds of a community; always seek the truth, whenever you can, from those who are in a position to know.

9. Speak well of others. Gossip undermines our trust in each other Gossip or speaking ill of others demonstrates a genuine lack of respect for others in our community.

10. Keep a sense of humor and be able to laugh at yourself. I've saved the best for last. There is little doubt that the work we do here at the Naval Academy is challenging, because the standards we set for ourselves are so high. Yet it is crucial that we can keep it in perspective and maintain our sense of humor And being able to laugh at yourself increases the likelihood that when you achieve excellence, it will be without arrogance.

My vision for the Naval Academy will be to continue to refine the programs I have ouflined for you here today— and to make them even stronger Given continuing support, our initiatives and others hold the promise of a Naval Academy of the 21st century that will continue to earn respect and admiration of all Americans and provide them with what they expect—the highest quality leaders for our Naval Service and our Nation. This is what Americans expect, and we will give you no less.

Thank you.

Shipmate, September 1996

continued from page 8 Communications & Information Shipmate The publications production functions are now fully integrated into electronic prepress procedures (desk top publishing). A complete, modem suite of Macintosh workstations mnning Pagemaker, Filemaker Pro, Photoshop and Microsoft Office supports the effort. Shipmate has produced its 13th issue (April 1996) under the new system. The results have been dramatic. The April issue, at 192 pages, is the largest issue ever Increased color, innovative layout, and new features to improve the flow of information ("On the Horizon," "Staff and Assistance," "Advertisers Index," "In Business" and pertinent "filler" strips) all have contributed to increased readership by members.

Service Academy Business Resource Directory (SABRD) The 1996 Service Academy Business Resource Directory, a joint federal Service Academy document under Naval Academy Alumni Association direction, is in distribution. The SABRD has proven to be a valuable tool for Alumni in the civilian sector to network in business matters, and secondarily, in the area of employment and employer opportunities and assistance. The SABRD continues to demonstrate just how effective the four federal Service Academies can be in joint endeavors.

The Register of Alumni The Register of Alumni is undergoing a two year format and layout redesign effort. The first phase will see the format be converted to an alphabetically based listing within Classes. While the standard individual entries will not be changed, the new listing will vastly improve users' ability to quickly locate Alumni. The second phase will see Volume I expanded to include a large informational section on the Naval Academy and Annapolis and environs. The goal is to provide Classes, and individuals, with all the local information they need to plan successful reunions or visits to USNA and Annapolis.

SITREP SITREP was produced on two occasions in the past six months, primarily to disseminate information to the leaders of the extensive network of Parents Clubs. SITREP remains a reliable, very "quick response publication" for the Association.

Electronic Communications "Over The Wall" (OTW) continues as the Association electronic bulletin board. It provides yeoman service as an e-mail and job opportunifies conduit for the membership. As always, OTW service is provided through the unselfish efforts of Chuck Gomm '76, who provides both System Operator expertise, and conducts all the technical "hands-on" functions: upkeep and troubleshooting and repairs.

The Association has established its own Internet e-mail address (alumni@nadn.navy.mil). The volume of electronic correspondence has increased, e.g., many Class Corresponding Secretaries submit their monthly Shipmate columns this way. All staff members will soon be conducting a fair portion of their official business with Alumni, and other individuals via the Internet. Much of the interaction by our staff with the Naval Academy staff and faculty, and with members of the Brigade is accomplished over the Naval Academy's Data Network (NADN).

The Division is working with Ray Trygstad '77 on a plan for the Association to possibly incorporate Ray's World Wide Web home page, "Homeport," as the Association's official home page. "Homeport" is already a popular stop on the information super highway for our "wired" Alumni. The Association, entering this arena, will open new communication avenues for service to, and communication among, the membership.

Computer Systems In early April the plan to replace the 20-h year old PICK mainframe computer and its software operating system (PICK) with the fileserver/ PC based Millennium software system was activated. A disappointment was the failure of Hewlett-Packard, in spite of a superb proposal written by the Development Division and the efforts of USNA Alumni employees at H-P, to award the Association any gift-in-kind computer hardware (the Association did not fit its strictly defined educational criteria).

Procurement of funded new workstations and a fileserver to host Millennium is now underway, with concomitant training scheduled.

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Advocacy And Influence Efforts The 1996 Military Authorization Bill was finally passed and signed into law by the Commander-in-Chief. The six year obligated service requirement due to kick-in with the Class of '96 was rescinded, with a retum to a five year obligation. Senator John S. McCain's '58 (R-AR) office has indicated it was the numerous faxes and phone calls to senators, prompted by the Association's 13th hour effort informing all tmstees, and Class, Chapter and Parents Club Presidents, that helped provide the narrow margin of victory on the Senate floor The network was again activated when the Association provided all Class, Chapter and Parents Club Presidents with information on the recent controversy where the USNA leadership professor went to the news media with an essay severely criticizing the Superintendent, the Academy administration and the leadership curriculum.

The Association's information campaign to inform Alumni living within Ward One of Annapolis materially assisted in the Association securing the necessary conditional use permits to go forward with the "49 House" project. The permitting process required several hearings, at which a good tumout of Alumni and friends demonstrated to the Planning Commission and the City Council a level of interest which supported their "favorable" decision.

We have followed the CDR Bob Stumpf '74 issue, albeit at a distance. Our tack has been to "rifle shot," rather than shotgun a response.

We worked through our Chapters in South Carolina and Georgia to ensure that Senators Thurmond and Nunn were aware that our Alumni were not satisfied with the process which flagged CDR Stumpf's name, along with others who were in some way involved with the infamous Tailhook convention. It is time to get this incident behind the Navy and press on.

The personal and derogatory editorial in the April 15 Navy Times was taken on by purchasing an ad in Navy Times, thanks to an anonymous donor, which voiced the Trustee's concems about the Navy Times tack.

Development We hope to carry our 1995 Development success story into 1996.

Given all that we are undertaking within the Development arena, to include naming our first Annual Fund Chairman (RADM Steve Chadwick '62), executing a revised Annual Fund program, expanding the President's Circle, supporting the Unrestricted Endowment for the Alumni Association, continued execution of the Class Comprehensive, and moving forward with a highly proactive Planned Giving effort (in addition to the transition to "49 House"), a new computer system, and the Millennium Development oriented software program, we are excited about the challenge.

Our 1995 Development efforts resulted in the receipt of approximately $7.6M in gifts, $1.5M of which was unrestricted in nature, with approximately $6M earmarked for current and future support of the Naval Academy. The $7.6M constitutes the greatest level of support received by the Alumni Association to date, in one fiscal year.

Planned And Major Giving Highlights The initial issue of our Planned Giving newsletter. Our Legacy..Future Leaders generated 84 responses (versus the projected 75). We received one outright gift of $10,000 and one pooled income gift of approximately $8,000 as a result of the newsletter, and further identified 7 existing bequest intentions and 5 existing tmsts with the Alumni Association as a beneficiary. During the first quarter of CY-96, 9 new planned giving proposals generated one direct pledge of $100,000, one Charitable Gift Annuity for $300,000, and 3 pending Charitable Remainder Unitmsts. We also received one outright gift of $84,375. In addition, the Classes of 1946 and 1949 continue to show us all the way in the area of "giving something back," the Class of 1946 with its truly magnificent $1,000,000 gift to the Alumni Association's Unrestricted Endowment and the Class of 1949 with its generous support of 49 House by pledging $300,000.

Annual Fund In order to increase our donor participation rate well above our current 20% level (for all graduates) we have taken a new direction with our Annual Fund effort. RADM Steve Chadwick '62 has graciously accepted our invitation to serve as our first Annual Fund Chairman for 1996. In addition, we are using the services of Vantage Company in

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mailing an information piece to all non-donors and "light" donors designed to bring them "on board." The information piece and its associated material, will also be sent to our regular donors as way to convey our thanks for their support.

President's Circle In 1995, we established a new and very exciting donor society, the President's Circle. One-hundred-three (103) Charter Members accepted our invitation to join (an impressive 43% acceptance rate). This year we are attempting to expand the number of members in the Circle. In March of this year we sent 300 new offers of invitation to join the President's Circle. As of 15 April, 17 new members have accepted that invitation. These very special supporters will bring not only significant unrestricted gifts to the Association, but their vast expertise and experience as well. We look forward to their help as we position ourselves to carry out our mission efficiently and effectively in the years ahead.

Parent Support The Association and the Naval Academy continue to be blessed with very strong support from the parents of our current Midshipmen and the parents of recent graduates. This is best evidenced by the generosity exhibited by the parents over the past year—a generosity that continues into 1996.

Total Parent Pledges (1995): S1.45M Restricted Pledges: $1.32M Unrestricted Pledges: S 130K

Vision For The Future The Association is working hard to carry the successes of 1995 into 1996. One very important area worthy of discussion and planning is how best to generate even greater private support for the Naval Academy in the years ahead. This planning is ongoing, and will be discussed with the Board of Tmstees as we move forward with definitive plans.

Actions Taken • Minutes To The December 1995 Board Of Tmstees Meeting were amended: It was brought to the attention of the Board that the approval of the Chief Operating Officer's position had been omitted. A Motion was made and amended to include the COO in the Fall 1995 Minutes, page 6, Paragraph entitled "Package Vote," line 4 under Committee Reports, add "and COO" after "CEO/Treasurer" • National Election Results Accepted: Vice Chairman Eastem Area Mr. Corbin A. McNeill, Jr. '62 Tmstees-at-Large Ms. Heather E. Carrington '84 CAPT H. Richard Couch '67 CAPT Roy O. Girod '53 CAPT Bmce R. Linder ' 71 • Chapter Tmstees allocation accepted I.Philadelphia 5. Hampton Roads 9. Annapolis 2. New York City 6. Boston 10. Chicago 3. San Diego/Coronado 7. Los Angeles 11. Atlanta 4. Washington, DC 8. Puget Sound 12. North Texas • The final draft of the Standards of Govemance was tumed over to the Association staff, and a Tmstee Handbook, to be titled The Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees' Operating Policies and Procedures Manual, was approved.

• Approved the By-laws Committee recommendations of: (1) changes to various paragraphs; (2) the By-laws be reviewed every three years only, with the exception of substantive issues that require an immediate change for voting purposes; and, (3) establish two subcommittees to review the following: (a) study the issue of Midshipmen paying dues to become members of the Association, and (b) study the issue of International Alumni.

• Approved the Membership Committee's recommendation of an Honorary Membership for The Honorable George M. Bush, and Associate Membership for seventy-two candidates.

• After a painstaking review and lengthy discussion the Board declined to adopt a Resolution submitted by the Beehive Intermountain Chapter with respect to the loss [of personnel] outside of the area of conflict in Vietnam, of EVANS [and the criteria for inclusion or exclu-

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sion of those lost from the National Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Washington, D.C.].

• The Board, after a thorough investigation, voted to continue to support the long standing policies, practices and procedures used to include names on the Wall in Memorial Hall. This was in response to inquires on U. S. Naval Academy graduates who were lost in the Vietnam conflict.

• The Board, having passed the concept of a 13th Chapter at the last meeting, accepted the guidelines stated in a one-page summary on the 13th Chapter implementation process. The first 13* Chapter Tmstee will be a representative from the Jacksonville Chapter, until a Tmstee is selected from competing Chapters.

Outgoing Trustees Thanked Mr Sheehan thanked the outgoing Tmstees for their valuable service over the past years. Those concluding their tenure on the Board were: LT Kennon Artis, USN '88, BGen. Thomas J. Wilkerson, USMC '67, CAPT John R. Wales USN (Ret.) '51, Mr. James M. Ravenel '45, Mr. T.J. Wojciechowski '69, and CAPT John Potter, SC, USN (Ret.) '58.

NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman's Remarks Mr Sheehan convened the new Board of Tmstees. He welcomed the new Tmstees and advised the By-laws require that the Board approve the slate of committees (Amended Standing Committee Roster) and their membership.

A point of information was made as to which Standing Committee Roster was operational: the Amended version or the one in the Board Book. After some discussion, it was felt the perception that management could reconvene as the Executive Committee and take action should be removed and only voting Tmstees should be members of the Executive Committee. Therefore, it was agreed the CFO/Treasurer and the COO would act as Advisers only and that their names would be removed from the Executive Committee as members.

The Chairman further advised that, at the suggestion of the recent Peat Marwick study, an effort to streamline the memberships of the committees had somewhat reduced the size of the committees.

There was further discussion on the Chairman's desire to have legal counsel present at Executive Committee meetings as an Adviser, and that he would like to have John Nolan '50 as the Adviser It was suggested the Nominating Committee might wish to do the same.

Actions Taken • A Motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the Amended Standing Committee Roster, with the removal of the CFO/Treasurer and COO from the membership of the Executive Committee and replace them as Advisers only, and to have a Legal Adviser present at Executive Committee meetings in the advisory capacity only.

Fall Meeting Dates The next meeting date is proposed for Thursday and Friday, December 5 and 6,1996. The Navy/Army Game is on 7 December in Philadelphia. Standing Committees will meet on 8Thursday in the aftemoon and the Board will meet on Friday.

Thank You! Your support to the Annual Fund allows us to provide USNA with needed funds to maintain "Excellence without Arrogance!"

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continued from page 13 kinds of thoughts have been a part of our existence and those of our Classmates for most of our life.

I am very proud of the members of the Class of 47.1 am particularly proud of the two members who won the Congressional Medal of Honor America is a land of courage, but this recognition of the willingness...even, I would say, eagerness...under pressure voluntarily to offer one's own life.. .with that expectation.. .for the lives or life of a shipmate is indeed something that all of us should find to be sobering.

And I want to pay special tribute this morning to those two of our Classmates who won the Medal of Honor.

We all want to be leading lives of significance. I am not going to go down the long list of those who are no longer with us, but just as an example I would like to mention my three roommates who fall in the roles of those who are deceased. One was James Andrews, from a little town in Iowa. He was my roommate as a Plebe. He had a degree in engineering from Iowa State University before he came here. He was a serious student but one always willing to share what he knew with those of us who were struggling for the first time with some of the challenges of the academic year Another roommate of mine who is no longer with us was Blu Middleton, red-haired, full of life, always wanted to be a U.S. Marine, which he was, from Deer Lodge, Montana. Another one was Robert Scott from Phoenix, Arizona. He was the champion classical pianist of his state. Quite often. Midshipmen would gather around him as he played the piano. I was lucky to be his roommate. He introduced me to classical music and out of our four dollars a month or seven dollars a month, we would immediately go to the record store, and we would buy different versions of all four of Rachmaninoff's concertos and compare the techniques with Bob being my teacher how those concertos were played; Rachmaninoff, Rubenstein and others. We had one recording of Tristan and Isolde and it was very interesting because at the start of the final movement, Liebestod, Bob Scott would always turn up the volume on our record player and open the door In Bancroft Hall there would generally be about fifteen or twenty Midshipmen standing around listening to that recording before it was over Bob Scott is no longer with us either There are about two hundred others about whom every one of you would have the same kind of vivid appreciation...! think it is good, in Shipmate, September 1996

closing my remarks, to point out that they leave a great heritage...all those who passed away from combat or from other causes. They have a heritage of families—I think one of our Classmates has 53 grandchildren...I am very envious...Rosalynn and I have nine—of friends...like those assembled here today, and as I have already mentioned earlier, a heritage of freedom, because each one of them, as we remember them, has contributed to that cause.

I taught Sunday School here in this Chapel, maybe some of you others did. I taught the daughters of the officers and enlisted men who were stationed at Annapolis. I teach Sunday school now, and I am quite often confronted with the question of about how do we face death. One of the arguments I use is that Our Savior, Jesus Christ only lived thirtythree years. The length of life is not important, it is the way we spend whatever years we have been allotted. When two of his disciples came and asked to be at his right and left hand when he came into this parlor, he said, "The greatest among you are those who are servants of all."

How much more vivid demonstration of that calling could anyone have than our own Classmates who served the nation—who served more than 200 million people in a worthy cause? Their lives were part of an unchangeable code, and it's hard to put the code of life in words.

I brought out my old dog-eared copy of the Bluejackets Manual that they issued the first day we were here, and I read the code described in this little book...not just for officers, not just for Midshipmen, but for every person who serves in the Navy...and I jotted down these words that I would like to read in closing: "Those who serve in ships are expected to exhibit"...listen to these words and remember your Classmates who have fallen.. ."are expected to exhibit, obedience, knowledge, fighting spirit, reliability, loyalty, initiative, self-control, energy, courage, justice, faith in ourselves, cheerfulness and honor, but above all" the Bluejackets Manual says, "comes absolute tmth...absolute tmth," and I am quoting again, "the final test of a man." These are sobering words, not sad words, but unchanging words and inspirational words, and, I think, words appropriate for the memory of the two hundred members of our Class of '47 who are no longer with us.

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continued from page 22 conversation. Finally he tumed to me and said, "Son, you come back this aftemoon. We will have your gear for you. After all we built a battleship in one year, we can certainly tum out a small gear in one day." Oh God, I thought as I walked away, a battleship in one year! Even at full production in WWII the USA couldn't do that. Was the old man hallucinating?

I came back late in the afternoon and the leading man was waiting for me. When I saw the gear I almost broke into tears; I saw my Graduation Test go down the drain. The gear was not helical. Then that old man put his hand on my shoulder and said, "Not to worry, this gear will work perfectly; it may be a little noisier, but your blower will never know the difference." How could he tell that by looking at the blueprint? At the Naval Academy I had gotten a 3.5 in Mechanical Drawing, but it wasn't clear to me that a straight cut gear would work.

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he Story of Admiral Robert B. Carney, Chief of Staff to Admiral Halsey in WWII, from his oral history; a minute by minute description of the surrender in Tokyo Bay. Forward by William F. Halsey III Preface by Admiral Thomas H. Moorer.

Well, we had no other choice, so we put that gear in the blower, and, holding our breath, lit it off. It ran like a Swiss watch., and not a bit noisier On Monday morning we put to sea with the Royal Navy jets. No smoke. The pilots were happy, the Captain was happy and invited me up to PRI-FLY to watch flight ops, so I knew I had passed "my Graduation Test."

Several momings later I retumed to Her Majesty's Dockyard's machine shop to thank the people there. Under my arm I carried a large can of coffee and a framed picture of Royal Navy jets taking off from ANTIETAM. They were delighted and asked me to tarry over a cup of coffee as they asked about the flight operations. It was then that I asked the leading man, "By the way, what battleship did this Dockyard build in one year?"

"The DREADNAUGHT in 1901," he answered. I felt in awe; here were some old men that had not only been the key to my passing my Graduation Test but had helped build the forefather of the great battle cmisers and battleships of WWI and WWII. I passed around my American cigarettes, we had some more coffee while they regaled me with stories of building that great ship.

Paris could wait.

CAPTAIN GEORGE W. FOLTA, USN (RET.) '42 George Folta was appointed in 1938 from the Territory of Alaska, and graduated in December of 1941.

He served in AYLWIN (DD-355) through battles of Coral Sea, Midway, andAtm., followed by six Pacific war patrols in BLUEGILL (SS-242), and assignment as Executive Officer of MEDREGAL (SS-480).

He completed post graduate school at Annapolis and served three tours in the Pentagon. Following a command tour of JOHN HOOD (DD-655), he served at New London in the Test and Evaluation Detachment, SurAsDev For A tour in MONTICELLO (LSD-35)

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Naval War College and the Nafional War College. He was selected to flag rank in 1988 and in August of 1991 was promoted to Rear Admiral (Upper Half).

RADM Hall brings to the Naval Reserve Association a leadership style and focus developed through combat, fleet and staff assignments around the world. His current assignment is Chief of Naval Reserve; Commander, Naval Reserve Force and Director, Naval Reserve. His past assignments included command of Patrol Squadron EIGHT (VP8), Naval Air Station Bermuda, Fleet Air Keflavik and the Iceland Defense Force. He has also served tours with the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group and Head of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Development Section as well as several assignments in the Bureau of Naval Personnel.

Among his awards are the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (two awards). Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendadon, and various unit and campaign awards. In July 1992, RAdm. Hall was awarded the Icelandic Order of the Falcon, Commander's Cross with Star, by the President of Iceland.

RADM Hall is married to the former Barbara Ann Norman of Jacksonville, Florida. They have one son, Thomas David, and they currently reside in Fairfax Station, Virginia. RADM Hall will retire from active duty 1 October 1996 and assume the duties of Executive Director on 1 November 1996.

Joshua M. Gray and Corey M. Avens were indicted on 14 August 1996 "for allegedly conspiring to transport, receive, and sell stolen motor vehicles which traveled in interstate commerce. This supersedes a previous indictment retumed by the Grand Jury in April, 1996 which charged 4 alumni and one current midshipman, as well as a civilian with no association with USNA, with the same conspiracy. Since April, 4 of the 6 defendants in the original indictment have plead guilty.

The new indictment follows a joint investigation by the federal bureau of investigation, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the Maryland State Police. The indictment alleges that members of the conspiracy stole cars in New York, transported the vehicles to Maryland, retitled the vehicles using fictitious titles and bills of sale, and then sold the cars for personal gain. The indictment identifies eight vehicles having a value in excess of $85,000 that were allegedly stolen and subsequently sold by members of the conspiracy. According to the indictment, two stolen vehicles were sold to an undercover FBI agent during the investigation.

Joshua M. Gray entered USNA on 1 July 1992, but was separated from the Academy for reasons unrelated to the present indictment on 13 May 1996. Corey M. Avens graduated with the Class of 1995 and was commissioned an ensign.

Each defendant faces a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine on the conspiracy charge. Each defendant is also charged with one count of receiving a stolen motor vehicle which has traveled in interstate commerce, which carties a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.

Ceremony Marks NAVSUP's Relocation to Mechanicsburg The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) completed its relocation from the Washington, DC area to Central Pennsylvania The new Commander of NAVSUR RADM R. M. Mitchell Jr., Supply Corps, U. S. Navy '66 is no stranger to Central Pennsylvania. He commanded the Navy Ships Parts Control Center at Mechanicsburg from 1992 to 1995.

This event marks the completion of a move that was mandated by the 1993 Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) during his command tour in Mechanicsburg.

NAVSUP's relocation means 400 civilian and military jobs for the area. Some of the 300 civilian jobs were filled by personnel who have moved with their jobs; others are being filled by civilian employees from government agencies in the area that are being downsized. The civilian payroll tops $16 million annually. In addition, the command expects to make more than $1 million in local purchases annually.

NAVSUP's mission is to provide U.S. Naval forces with quality goods and services. NAVSUP oversees logistics programs in the areas of supply operations, contracting, resale, printing, fuel, transportation, food service and other quality of life areas, security assistance, and mobile fleet hospital support.

Attention: All USNA Alumni Lost your Lucky Bagl For a minimum donation of $55, you may acquire one of our extra copies. Family members may also obtain Lucky Bags. The condition of the books varies, but most are in excellent shape. Lucky Bags available are listed below. Please address inquiries to Bobbi Collins: 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402 or: bcollins@ pensacola.nadn. navy.mil 1916-2 1920-2 1921-3 1923 - 3 1925-3 1926-2 1928 - 2 1932-2 1935 - 2

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Fx-Plebe pleads guilty to child molestation A former Plebe admitted he molested the 2-year-old granddaughter of a couple who allowed him into their home as part of the Academy's Sponsor Program. Jeremy Michael Coale, age 20, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse 12 August and faces up to 15 years in prison. Sentencing was set for 30 Sept.

As a 12-year-old growing up in East Grand Rapids, MI, Coale was arrested on a sexual abuse charge in 1988, but never was prosecuted.

The Academy did not leam of the allegations until Annapolis police arrested Coale this past Spring. He never disclosed the arrest, as required, on his admission application Coale entered the Academy in July 1995.

On 24 March, Coale went into their granddaughter's bedroom and abused her At dinner the next night, the child told her mother what happened. Coale resigned from the Academy after his anest. Coale is the second former midshipman in recent months to plead guilty to child sexual abuse. Patrick Michael Chapman, 25, a one-time leader of the Academy's Big Brothers & Big Sisters program, was sentenced in June to four years in prison for exposing himself and sexually molesting a 13-year-old boy in Chapman's hometown of Rockwall, Texas.

RADM Chadwick Reports Label Program Sweeping Success This year, for the first time, the Alumni Association, after much deliberation, decided to try fundraising using specially designed return address labels. The program has been successful and it is only partially completed. In this program, the goals were 1. raise unrestricted dollars, 2. expand our donor base, and 3. increase Alumni Association membership.

The Alumni Association mailed 40,000 Alumni a set of the labels.

We felt it was important to find that button that would affect our Alumni who had not participated in the past. We know that in fundraising, asking for donations face-to-face is the most productive; asking through a phonathon is next in effectiveness; and the various forms of direct mail are less lucrative. Direct mail still works when the conditions are right.

We have a strong chain linking us together While there are many retum address labels mailed by other entities only we can use the Naval Continued on page 49

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To date, we have had 3800 contributions with 1750 first-time donors to the Alumni Association program. Even though the program is still underway and will continue into October, our income is 5 times the cost of the program and it is improving each day. As a result of the program, we have been asked by over 200 Alumni for membership informationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; in only one month. It would be fantastic to reap these kinds of rewards every month.

Finally, we have had several inquiries concerning the use of rank and professional titles on the labels. After considerable discussion, it was decided that this time the labels would be printed without use of rank and title. This decision will be revisited in the near future and based on the positive feedback to date, we will consider repeating the program again next year All requests for corrections will be reprinted at the end of the program in late October Thank you for your overwhelming support for this new program!

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This month we debut the new color merchandise insert , along with a new ad for our exclusive Naval Academy china. Both feature color pictures and information on ordering by mail, phone or e-mail. Other merchandise will also be advertised at various times of the year, but may be ordered at any time. If you don't see it advertised one month, just give us a call and we will be happy to assist you with anything we sell. We are also interested in your thoughts as to merchandise we should feature in the future. Our merchandise coordinator is Bobbi Collins, and she may be reached in several ways; Phone : 410-263-4448, ext. 139 E-mail : bcollins@pensacola.nadn.navy.mil Address: 247 King George Street Annapolis, MD 21402 Please send all merchandise orders to: USNA Alumni Association PO. Box 64975 Baltimore, MD 21264-4975 Phone orders may be made with Mastercard, Visa or Discover

Naval Academy Women's Club The Naval Academy Women's Club kicks off its 66th season of activities and service on Tuesday, 10 September from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Dahlgren Hall. The annual Welcome Coffee features food, fun, fellowship, live music and fabulous door prizes.

NAWC is open to all spouses of active duty, reserve, and retired military officers, to female officers, to female civilian professors who teach at the Academy, to the spouses of Academy professors, and to employees of the Naval Academy with a rating of GS-9 or above, and to the spouses of GS-9 and above Academy employees.

NAWC hosts lively events each month. This year's programs include a harvest celebration in Buchanan House, a house tour on the Yard, and a murder mystery party. In addition, many activity groups, such as the bridge club and a gourmet group, meet throughout the year, but require membership in the club for participation.

The club is well-known in Annapolis for its Spirit of Christmas Arts [Ed. Note: see ad on page ...Nancy] and Crafts Show held each October in Dahlgren Hall. Money raised during this event is used to fund the NAWC Scholarship Program which provides $20,000 in scholarships each year for children of past and present Academy employees as well as to children of club members and to club members who are attending undergraduate school for the first time.

For more information on joining NAWC, contact Membership Chairman Kim Algood at 349-0339.

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The USNA Alumni Association maintains a database of resumes and would be very happy to put you in touch with an alum who would be able to bring to your organization the same characteristics you learned in "Mother B." When the job calls for a smart, highly motivated and dedicated individual, give the USNA Alumni Association a chance to provide service.

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continued from page 25 I called my wife, June, and asked her to alert the various women's groups to put out a call for warm clothing for our unexpected guests. In no time, the Ladies Auxiliary, the Officers' Wives Club and the CPO Wives Club had marshaled enough clothes to outfit a small army.

The first floor lobby of Building 3601, with the addition of several lines by the telephone company, was set up as a reception area. The Red Cross, Salvation Army and Navy Relief handled these chores. The second floor lobby was rigged as a nursery. The mess stewards from the BOQ and Senior Officers' Quarters even set up a "formula kitchen."

The Navy Exchange provided diapers, bottles, nipples, formula, and some baby clothes. The Supply Department came up with bedding and towels. The next major item—cribs. The Ladies Auxiliary spearheaded the search, calling churches, hospitals and any other possible source, but there were very few to be had. While I was discussing this seemingly insurmountable problem with my staff, a young Marine suggested using fish storage boxes. We contacted Ballard Fish Company in Norfolk and, bingo—they had a new, unused shipment and would send some over straightaway. Perfect—with a pillow and a blanket, the wee ones had a cozy bed which could be placed right next to the mother's bunk.

One surprising lesson was learned rather quickly: young Bluejackets and Marines were the most effective baby-quieters. It was not uncommon to see four or five young Sailors or Marines walking up and down the barracks corridors with a contented baby over their shoulder. It was a hectic evening but finally all had been registered, fed a hot meal, and their desired destinations identified. Several of the evacuees had relatives or friends in the Tidewater area and we were able to send them on their way almost immediately. The rest of the exhausted visitors were bunked down for the night.

As Monday moming arrived, transportation became a major issue.

The bus companies were contacted for schedules and destinations, and asked to notify us of any available space. We availed ourselves of their offerings and were able to get a sizable number on the road the next day. The Chief of Naval Personnel, VADM Smedberg '27 came down from Washington, DC, to offer assistance. He had the Navy Department contact airlines that had flights either departing or flying over Norfolk.

Planes leaving Norfolk with available space were utilized and overflights going to the desired destinations that had empty seats were ordered to land.

Many of the evacuees had been given no more than an hour warning prior to departing Guantanamo and had no time to withdraw any of

their money. The Salvation Army and Navy Relief provided most of the cash to those in need, and the Red Cross filled in also.

To add a sense of urgency to the operation, word was received on Monday that a ship carrying several hundred more evacuees was due to arrive at Norfolk Naval Station on Wednesday morning. But by now, we had things at the base rolling along quite smoothly. Our original guests had all been properly clothed for the climate change—albeit not always in the latest fashion trend, but nevertheless, warmly. In fact, I saw one young mother boarding a bus with her infant cozily wrapped up in a mink stole. More friends and relatives arrived to retrieve their loved ones and by mid-day on Wednesday all but six of the original group had been sent on their way.

When the ship docked later that day, we were ready. The same routine, just more of it. Fortunately, our transportation arrangements held up and we were able to keep a steady flow of people departing the base.

By early the following week, there were only two evacuees left, who eventually were taken in by the Red Cross and Salvation Army. As these last two walked out the door, it was as if a great balloon had burst. The magnificent group of people who had worked so tirelessly and selflessly nearly collapsed. Some even cried. It had been a perfect example of real human compassion and caring, and the old cliche: "The Difficult We Do Immediately; The Impossible Takes a Little Longer" Captain Nelson (Bud) Watkins, USN (Ret.) '37.

Bud Watkins '37 reported to NEW MEXICO (BB) upon graduation. Two years later attended Submarine School at New London. Upon completion joined S-41 (SS) in Manila. After six war patrols in WesPac became CO R-16(SS). Next to Staff SUBRON 26 as CO of relief crew. After a PCO patrol in BECUNA (SS), assigned as OIC for building SubBase Subic Bay. In June '45 took command of BLOWER (SS).

Made one patrol before end of the war. Ordered to University of Rochester as XO NROTC Unit. Next CO BRUSH (DD) with a tour in Korea. Back for three years at Naval War College as student and staff. Next, to Staff COMMINPAC as Planning Officer, then CO MATHEWS (AKA) in PHIBPAC. Upon compledon, to RPI as PNS. Then to duty as COMPHIBRON TWO. Finally CO NAVPHIBBASE Little Creek, VA. Retired in June 1966. Became Director, Economic Devevopment of Portsmouth, VA, Chamber of Commerce. Afterfiveyears became Executive Vice President, Elizabeth City, NC, Area Chamber of Commerce, and retired in 1980.

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continued from page 27 at California Politech Institute on a sunny, dry, 95 degree day. The first 20 miles of the treeless course climbed uphill, the last 10 miles slowly descended downhill. The men: Ken O'Donnell '97, Eric Bronson '97, Shawn Bohrer '96, Bill Warner '96, and Scott Steriing '96 completed three laps in a 90-mile race. The women, Becca Chaney '98 and Janel Timony '97 made two round trips in a 60-mile race. Janel placed 53rd nationally. And, after spending one week underway aboard BOXER ( L H D 4), Becca showed her strong character and endurance, placing 43rd nationally. Congratulations to all of the Navy Cycling Team for a fabulous season and a strong showing at the National Competition.

On another note, for Commissioning Week the Seabees replaced the old, green, rickety Fitch Bridge over College Creek with a new bridge.

However, they failed to fix the middle of the bridge with the gaping holes. Regardless, it looked new, and I refused to go on it until my best friend dragged me across it while we ran an outer When I expressed my woes to my sponsor dad (Capt Seymour '65), he said that I sounded like the Alumni...

Recenfly, ten Second Class Mids: Matt Bonzella, Rob Danburg, April Goldsby, Carrie Howe, Anatasio Koutsepetras (Kouts), Dave Leather, Mike Montgomery (Monty), Chris Moylan, Nat Stusse, and Eric Zito, and one officer, LT Matt Scarlett, returned from England from the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) Exchange.

The adventure began on Saturday, 22 June 1996 at 1630 outside Luce Hall. After one of the duty drivers failed to show up to drive us to Dover AFB, we should have figured on a hitch in our travel plans...We arrived for our showtime only to learn we received Category Five, or field trip status behind families, dependents, and people on leave. To make things worse, Monty already made it to the College, coming from summer cmise in the Med. Finally, the Academy faxed leave papers to Dover, upgrading us to Category Three. On the third Julian Day after 56 hours, several showtimes, two nights in the terminal, numerous trips to the "TC" and The Club, Senior Airman Mahorn called us to the podium. We were on our way to Mildenhall.

After arriving in England on Tuesday aftemoon, we still had nine hours of travel until we reached Dartmouth and the College. On Wednesday, LT Fort, the American exchange officer familiarized us with the Royal Navy and BRNC. We learned that the College is very different from the Academy. Most of the Young Officers (YOs) have already studied at a University and received their degrees. Also, every Royal Navy Officer has to go through BRNC. At the college, they receive 14 weeks of basic instmction in teamwork, leadership, navigation, and seamanship. Then, they spend eight weeks on a Royal Navy ship learning the basics, paralleling our Second Class cmise. After, they return for 14 more weeks of instruction at Dartmouth to prepare them for their eight month cmise. At the end of the cmise, they have an eight hour board to test them in everything. Following that, they retum to BRNC again for additional course work, or they send them to the Fleet.

During our stay at the College, St. Vincent Division hosted the "Americans." We participated in their weekend Division Exercise (Div Ex) and mess night. The Div Ex divided the mids and the YOs into two groups to Falmouth, approximately 70 nautical miles by boat from the College. One group sailed, the other group traveled in picket boats, 40foot YPs. We started the journey on Friday aftemoon, and as soon as we left the Dart River, we encountered six foot waves and many upset stomachs. I was the only American on my picket boat that didn't get sick; the three Mids on the other boat, April, Chris, and Stusse, didn't get sick, but the LTs weren't as fortunate. The sailboats never made it to Falmouth for the "mn ashore," more affectionately deemed as hitting the pubs and the dance clubs; Plymouth was their final destination.

Mess Night was probably the highlight of our trip because the Royal Navy places great emphasis on socializing; they definitely showed us their skills. The officers grade the YOs in their ability to socialize; Of-

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ficer Cadet Molyneux hosted LT Fort and me for the evening. He assured that we had drinks, conversation, and company. After an extravagant meal, music, passing the Port, toasts to the Queen and the President of the United States, and a speaker, we retired to the bar for mess games. The Americans led our host division to victory in a race to touch the ceiling by piling people on top of each other, much like Herndon, and Mess Rugby, played with pillows. However, the greatest win came from the Tug of War, led by Matt, Chris, Dave, and Monty. Two teams of ten sit opposing each other, holding onto waists, trying to yank the hockey stick from the other team. Our boys and the rest of St. Vincent beat Blake, Cunningham, and Trowbridge divisions. We also saw an aviation display at BRNC. We pracdced our plugging and shoring abilities in the HMS HAVOC, the Royal Navy's incredible damage control trainer at the HMS RALEIGH. Not only did we find ourselves swimming to the ladders to evacuate the spaces, we experienced working while the space flooded, smoked, rolled, pitched, and lost electricity.

We also spent the day with the Royal Marines at Dartmoor National Park observing their training. The Royal Marines do not have women in their ranks, so April and I received many strange looks of disbelief.

However, after we ran the Endurance Course, a 1.5 mile uphill course complete with mud, rock lined tunnels, and water tubes, they were impressed. Unfortunately, we were unable to celebrate the Fourth of July with the College because of travel, but we did witness the raising of our flag during morning colors.

On the way home, we took a detour from England to Delaware through Offut AFB in Nebraska. Even though we had so many problems with travel, we all had a fantastic time in England. We saw the positive and negative differences between our Navy and the Royal Navy. We also formed many ties with the YOs that will be cmcial in the future along with representing the Academy, the US Navy, and the United States of America.

For Plebe Summer and the Academic Year, the Brigade will shrink into 30 companies instead of the previous 36 companies. However, six battalions remain with five companies in each. Companies One, Nine, Fourteen, Twenty-three, Thirty, and Thirty-two were shotgunned at the end of the year based on their color points within their battalions. The Brigade retired Companies Thirty-one to Thirty-six. Mids moumed the loss of Thirty-tool; Club 34 just won't sound the same as Club 29. Speaking of Plebe Summer, the mighty Class of '98 "welcomed" the Class of '98 -I- 2 on 2 July 1996 to Camp Tecumseh. Armed and ready, my Classmates have done nothing short of challenging the new Plebers. They can expect plenty of PT, pro-knowledge, uniform races, and DRILL! DRILL! DRILL! Second set relieves first set on Thursday, 25 July 1996 at noon meal in T-Court; I can hardly wait to meet the Plebers in Kilo 19. Until next month...Cheerio.

continued from page 27 course, but he makes some good points to support this reasoning.

This is a fascinating book, not as technically "sweet" (an Oppenheimerism) as Making of the Bomb, but revealing in its examination of what was really going on when the world at large thought something quite different was happening. Rhodes's conclusion is that nuclear weapons really have made world war unthinkable, and that they will never be used again, even by terrorists, for a reason I myself hadn't really thought of. Please God he may be right.

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21 The attached picture is of Leo Stafford '21 and Bob Lowell '53 taken at a USNA football reunion in San Diego. Leo is the I4th oldest living Alumni according to statistics published in Shipmate, JanFeb 1996 edition. Leo and Bob's Dad, Earle Lowell, were roommates as were Sally (Maxson) Jones, daughter of William "Tuba" Maxson. Sally is married to Dave Jones '53â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Class of 1953 Corresponding Secretary. The melding of 1921 and 1953 is readily apparent. 1953 certainly thanks 1921 for being our Superior Mentors.

"But still when two or three shall meet, And old tales be retold .. " story by Ken Ringle, son of the late Rear Admiral Kenneth Ringle, USN (Ret.) Class of 1923, from the Washington Post, described her life in the best possible way.

In addition, we are sorry to report the death of Susan Kelly Mee, widow of our well-liked Classmate "Chief Mee, (Rear Admiral Francis J. Mee, USN). Sue passed away in her hometown of Vicksburg, Mississippi, where she and Chief had made their home for many years following his retirement from active duty. She was a true "Southern Belle".

Another sad note about our Classmate, Carlyle I. Helber, whose death was reported by his son, Carlyle Jr., whose address is 9853 Swan Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. A more detailed description of his life and career may be found in next month's "Last Call". He is survived by his widow, Mary Elizabeth, a daughter Anne, four grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren.

Hasta La Vista...Jo Hill Carter

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Oiir own Billy Miles, widow of Vice Admiral Milton E. Miles, USN, passed away on 1 July 1996, at the Arleigh Burke Pavilion, where she had been a patient for several months.

Last Fall at the invitation of Chinese friends she and "C. Goin," one of her sons, had embarked on a trip to Taiwan. After several days there, she suffered a stroke which caused her unexpected retum to the United States. She never fully recovered to her old energetic self Her friendship with Admiral and Mrs. Burke spanned many years and Billy acted as maid of honor for Bobbie Burke when she christened ARLEIGH BURKE, named for her husband.

Billy is survived by two wonderful sons, Murray E. (Boots), and Charies H. (C. Goin), numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. An impressive service was held at Ft. Myer Chapel, with interment at Ariington Cemetery widi her own "Mary."

She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

In next month's issue of Sliipmate will be a wonderful story of this outstanding American woman, and a great example of a Navy wife and mother. The Shipmate, September 1996

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Leo Stafford and Bob Lowell '53 at USNA football reunion

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eral Mcarthur and Philippine President Osmena, 24th Corps (General Hodge), Tenth Corps (General Sibert), First Carrier Division, etc., 600 or more ships (It was a sight to behold!).

While we seized and consolidated the beach head, the two fleets fought it out with the Japanese Fleet, and on 25 October 1944, Japanese Forces coming down through San Bernardino Strait and Surigao Strait gave the amphibious forces and other shipping in Leyte Gulf attacks by land and sea and air (including Kamikaze attacks). We fought them off with shipboard fire, anti-aircraft fire and smoke screen (and prayed we would not be hit!).

This is just one incident in a long war from Pearl Harbor Day to VJ Day that I wanted to share with you.

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Pres: RADM William B. Bailey, USN (Ret.) 725 Adella Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 To my remaining Classmates of 1924! We were in the age group that shared in important or memorable actions in World War II. I think it would provide interesting reading in Shipmate, if you sent in your memories of what you did, saw or participated in.

Please send direct to Shipmate. I am sending one of my memorable experiences and hope you will too.

Bill Bailey writes of one of his memorable WWII experiences: "The amphibious force: Phib Group Three (RAdm. Conolly), in which I was Communicator Officer, seized and consolidated beach heads on Leyte Island, East Coast, October 20-26, 1944.

We were part of a huge fleet. Third Fleet (Adm. Halsey), 7th Fleet (Adm. Kinkaid), and waterborne 6th Army (General Kruger) accompanied by Gen-

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Pres: CAPT Francis L. Busey, USN (Ret.) Secy: CAPT Gordon Campbell, USN (Ret.) 3848 Somerset Drive, Durham, NC 27707-5017 No news is good news, I hope, as being nonagenarians does have its high risks. Nevertheless, the corr. sec'y wishes for some reports or recollections from those who have gone high tech after Ted Frederick's enlightening talk at the reunion, or even those who still scribble with pen or pencil (like the C.S.).

When this issue is distributed it will be September Ah, September! The wonderful Sep Leaves!

Recalling our Youngster year leave, I went to Boston where my father was stationed. Riding by the shipyards one day I spotted a beautiful battleship on the ways. Ah hah, could it be DELAWARE about which r d just completed Youngster cruise? Indeed it could be as she had the unusual mast-stack-mast-stack arrangement peculiar to her and her sister ship NORTH DAKOTA. Sure enough it was DELAWARE, the ship that provided us with 40 days in the coal bunkers and 40 days scrubbing decks! But what were all those acetylene torches doing to her superstrucmre? Oh my God, they were cutting her up for scrap! And after all the time we had spent removing paint from brightwork to make the quarterdeck the pride of the Fleet!

That cruise was a wonderful introduction to the real Navy, in contrast to the academic world. Remember the North Atlantic storm we encountered?

Sure enough the ship's bottoms were redleaded, just like the models in Isherwood Hall. An unusual sight was the props fanning the breeze as the bow seemed to be answering a submarine's diving alarm. Watching the ocean slap against the forward turrets, scattering spume all over the superstructure impressed on us the awesome power of the sea. May the Class of 2000 get as good an introduction next Summer to the real Navy!

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Secy: RADM Joshua W. Cooper, USN (Ret.) 400 Madison Street, Apt. #808 Alexandria, VA 22314 (H) 703-549-8708 The San Diego Group met for luncheon at the Submarine Base on 26 June 1996. Present were Tex Anders, Bobby Coffin, Bud Hammond, Nina and Oley Sharp. The attendance was diminished by inroads of the binnacle list. However, we take pride in that the San Diego Group still holds monthly gettogethers with good attendance.

70th Reunion—In response to inquiries, the Class will organize a 70th reunion at Annapolis in midMay 1997.

A circular will be mailed out containing basic information in the near future.

Statistics—All will recognize the familiar list of those who are termed "undeliverable" in the data furnished by the USNA Alumni Association, LtCol Bienvenido M. Alba, USA (Ret), RADM Selden G. Hooper, USN (Ret), LT(JG) Tom Cobb King, USN (Ret), James V. Rigby, CDR Theodore R. Stansbury, USN (Ret), Stratford B. Biddle, Othell L. Jarrett, George C. Mead, CAPT Jules F. Schumacher, USN (Ret.), LT(JG) Wayne R. Stukey, USN (Ret.) Any information regarding the status of any of the above will be appreciated.

As of 4 July 1996, out of 579 graduates we have 51 living, 518 deceased and 10 unknowns.

We are sorry to report the passing of Joe Maher who died in Annapolis on 10 June after a long illness. His Academy roommate, Mike Russillo, described him as: "a good-natured Irish lad—easy going but with a grim determination when there is work to be done and keenly loyal to the Navy." He held to this life style throughout a full and distinguished Naval career and in civilian pursuits during the subsequent years. The Class will miss his ready acceptance of tasks and odd jobs in connection with reunions and the like, always in good spirit.

Attendance at the Mass of Christian Burial at the Naval Academy Chapel was widely attended: by his surviving family; Classmates, Mike Russillo (up from Florida), Olive and Giamby Giambattista and Josh Cooper; representatives from the Ancient Order of Hibernians (which Joe would have greatly appreciated); members of the USNA Alumni Association staff, and numerous Annapolitans.

The Class has made a contribution to the USNA Alumni Association in his memory.

We are sorry to report the death of Charles Donald (Don) Griffin who suffered a severe heart attack on the golf course near his and Bunny's Summer home in New Hampshire.

We are all familiar with his untiring efforts in the best interests of the Navy and the Class of '27. Herb Zitzewitz, writing for the Lucky Bag 69 years ago described him: "an excellent tennis player who had no trouble with the academic program and who was savvy enough to get things done without much boning—and comes out topside in everything he does— with plenty of time to drag to every hop."

He was a member of the Navy Leach Cup Team from 1927 through 1930.

He was active in the St. Albans Episcopal Church in Washington and served as a vestryman for several years.

His very distinguished service career is described in "Last Call." He will be sorely missed by his contemporaries as well as by his family and by the communides with which he had contact.

The Class contributed an appropriate floral wreath for the funeral.

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Received from Martin Merson: You will be interested to learn that my 1928 Classmate, Marcel Gerin, has had one or more strokes and the rehab people are attempting to get him on his feet with various exercise programs. Kelley and I are contributing information on my progress after severely disabling injuries at Guadacanal in 1943. If these programs work, as hoped for, maybe we will succeed in making old age a time for delightful activity beginning in the 1990s. Marcel Gerin's current address: Manor Care - Room 73, 8700 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815.

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Pres: RADM S B. Frankel (Chick), USN (Ret.) 17379 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128 Secy: CAPT Philip R. Osborn, USN (Ret.) 8206 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis.MD 21401 Corr. Secretary: Dot Flatley Box 813, Bartow, FL 33830 A very nice letter from Terry Frankel has been received which follows: "Dear Phil, we have not forgotten you!

During these last two or three years of silence on our part, your various greetings and letters have been greatly appreciated by both Sammy and me. We thank you for remembering us with your kind thoughts.

About three and a half years ago Sam was diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease, and so a great change began in our lives. Sam had to adjust to a gradual loss of independence and I to care giving round-the-clock.

Thanks to a fine specialist in our area and the help of the newest medications, we are now in a routine that allows us some flexibility. We get out occasionally to visit San Diego's theaters, fine museums and art galleries, and we also are within easy drives to beautiful areas in the mountains or to the ocean or the desert. Our purely social activities are now almost non-existent because Sam has difficulty speaking, also walking so his wheelchair is always with us. Happily his mind is still alert and has memory is amazing, better than mine!

The situation at home is greatly eased now with two cheerful ladies taking turns most mornings getting Sam ready for the day. In spite of his admitting to being frustrated, he still has his sweet disposition, never complaining, never demanding, never criticizing, only patiently waiting for his needs to be met.

Fortunately also our many memories of past outstanding travels and experiences make staying close to home now no problem. Occasional visits from friends and relatives from far away give us great pleasure and keep us feeling involved in the active outside world. Then there is our delightful climate which adds to our general sense of well-being. All in all, life still is enjoyable.

We hope you will forgive us our long silence. We send you our warmest greetings and all good wishes."

In a footnote Terry notes that writing a letter is one thing, mailing it is another!

We are sorry to report the death of Nancy S. Richardson (86) of Goodwin House West, Falls Church, who died 30 June 1996 at Alexandria Hospital. She was the widow of Leslie E. Richardson,

Captain, USN (Ret.), our Classmate. She had long been associated with church and social work. The funeral was held at the chapel of the Virginia Theological Seminary. She is survived by three children who wish to thank all of Nancy's friends at Goodwin House West for their concern and kindness during her illness.

Thanks to Judy Parish for her letter, which follows: "Dear Phil, my sympathy to all of the Classmates over the death of Chuch Triebel. He has certainly been the main sail in the Class of '29. and will be sorely missed.

I found a Shipmate magazine which I had inadvertently covered up before I had had a chance to read it. To my sorrow I learned from that issue that you had broken your hip. I have learned that it is an agonizing experience and that the therapy lasts forever! I do hope by now that you are fully recovered and "out on the town". YOU REPRESENT ALL OF US SO WELL WE CANNOT HAVE YOU AILING! I have been going through many books of memories of late and sending tattered copies to various members of my family. My feeble attempt to keep the news flowing for all who are interested.

My very best to you. And, stay ON your feet!"

Caryl and I have just become great-grandparents again for the eighth time! This includes one set of twin girls. All are scattered around the country except for two of them who live within a half hour's driving time—it is fun to have lunch and visit with the litde ones.

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Pres: RADM William O. Snead, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT John A. Moreno, USN (Ret.) 1214 Fifth Street, Coronado, CA 92118 (H) 619-435-3732 Written in June (though published in August), this is the season of graduations and weddings. The Class of 1930 grandchildren had some of both at this dme.

Two of Bunny and Jay Bowen's grandsons (John Bowen's '69 sons) graduated with academic and athletic honors.

Jack Bowen graduated from Stanford in June. He is one of four members to play on Stanford's NCAA Championship Water Polo teams of 1993 and 1994 and is currently on the US Olympic Water Polo Team.

He expects to participate in the Year 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He earned academic and athletic honors all four years at Stanford and was the California Interscholastic Federation Player of the Year prior to beginning his college careen He is planning to go to medical school in the future.

His younger brother, Matthew Bowen has just graduated from Coronado High School and is on his way to Santa Clara University. Upon graduation he received the Robert Watson Memorial Scholarship, the Bank of America Mathematics Certificate, the Golden Boy Award and CSF Seal Bearer Athletically, Matt made Fourth Team All American Water Polo, was the Most Improved on the Coronado High School Varsity Basketball Team and the Most Valuable Player on the All League Baseball Team. He is also an accomplished violinist, playing with the San Diego Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Congratulations to both of these outstanding young men!

As to the "granddaughter wedding": Bill Lowery's granddaughter. Dawn E. Lowery, was married to Michael A. Meagher on 14 July at the Hotel Del Coronado. Bill piayed a very active part in the impressive ceremonies. Both Bill and Dawn came to

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Coronado from other areas especially for the wedding; Bill from Chandler, Arizona; Dawn from Long Beach, California.

A sad note from Jack Howell's youngest daughter, Mrs. Beth Ellis, 2136 Brendon Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338; "It is with deep sadness that I must report the passing of another shipmate from the Class of 1930. John G. Howell (Jack) passed over on 21 June 1996, after a period of declining health. Two of his daughters, Mrs. D. M. Rowe (Ginsy) and Mrs. A. E. Taylor (Suzanne) were with him. Dad was our last contact with the military family we had grown up around. We shall miss sharing all the wonderful memories but most of all we shall miss being called "Daughter". He is now soaring with the eagles and, as he used to say at the end of the evening , "This is '30 and out!" (Quiet Birdman #6443.)

And, finally, a very pleasant chat with Kemp Tolley '29, reminiscing about old times and mutual old friends. But, unfortunately, we are losing too many of our old friends these day s! "This is" 30 and Out!"

From the Washington/Annapolis area were Ruth Day, Audrey Dempsey (recently moved into Vinson Hall), Doc MacDonald, Roberta McCain (we'd hoped to have her very busy son Senator John), Dorothy McFarlane, Lynn and Abe Metsger, Jack Miner, Sara Ann and Carl Mott, Virginia and John Webster, Elsa Woodaman and daughter Susan, who said the blessing at Tuesday breakfast. Saturday we also had Ray and Joan Wilber Arnold, daughter of our late Fran and Don Wilber.

It's notable that John Crumpacker, supercharged with joy and spirit as in pre-therapy days led us in happy song.

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Dick and Francesca Steere; dinner

Pres: RADM J.O. Miner, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: RADM A. B. Metsger, USN (Ret.) 3520 N. Roberts Lane, Arlington, VA 22207 (H) 703- 524-4599 Thirty-One's Sixty-Fifth was a great Reunion, held in Annapolis at Loew's Hotel, managed by our able President, Jack Miner. We artived Saturday the 13th, enjoyed a cocktail party with light food. Next morning at Chapel we were pleased to read in the Bulledn: "WELCOME Class of 1931!!! Members of the Class of 1931 are visiting with us today celebradng their 65th reunion. We welcome you in our worship service today. The beautiful chimes played today were donated by the Class of 1931." Following Chapel we walked to the Officer and Staff Club for a fine brunch and then a Class photograph. Monday we toured the Academy and Annapolis and that evening we had our Class Banquet at the Hotel. Tuesday breakfast was our final meal together before going our several ways.

Longest travel was by Commodore Joe Francisco, PN (Ret.) of Manila: on his return Joe will visit Cliff Shuey in Topock, Arizona. We especially appreciated Les Wood's taking the great trouble to come to us Saturday with the help of daughter, Linda, sonin-law CAPT Allen Higginbotham '53, and a pleasant nurse from his retirement home in Virginia Beach (Les was the prime mover of our 60th). Francesca and Dick Steere are both severely limited in vision; they came and went by taxi Saturday and Monday.

Margie and Benny Bass came from Glendale; they are continuing on to the Olympics; Benny holds the last Olympic World Record awarded for the rope climb. Tena and Current Class Reporter Bob Heilig, Phyllis and Reporter Emeritus Ed Burns, Ruth and Ed Moring, and Mary Lou Cumberledge came from the San Diego area. On Sunday the Moring's and Burns" drove to Arleigh Burke Pavilion in McLean to visit Dean Black. From Florida we had Vera and Reporter John Crumpacker, Reporter Elynor Brown, and Anna and Red Child. North Carolina Ruth and Sherry Betts, and Helen Leverton. From Ohio Edith Kraus accompanied by son Ted, daughter Janet Miller, and aviator grandson LT Kurt F. Miller '88. From Pittsburgh Pat D o h e r t y Hibschman.

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Ruth and Ed Moring Now to go back to previous June-July affairs, we report that at our June luncheon at the Chevy Chase Club were Bill Fitzgerald, Doc MacDonald, Abe Metsger, Jack Miner, Carl Mott who came from Annapolis, Dick Steere by taxi from Mitchellville, Johnny Webster from a few blocks up Connecticut Avenue.

Bob Heilig reported by telephone the 24 June gathering of the Ancient Mariners at the Adair's. Present: Betty and Noah Adair, Phyllis and Ed Burns, Fran and Ernie Ellsworth, Tena and Bob Heilig, Ruth and Ed Moring, Ken Romberg, Dee Heintz widow of Pickle '33, and Louise Lynch, widow of ODT '30.

Ed Burns had had a lens replacement, a complete success; Ed is now his usual good-natured self Bob reported Ernie's move to "new digs at San Marcos"â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but to be sure Ernie wrote: "Bob Heilig may have forgotten the recent change in the life style of Fran and Ernie Ellsworth. With a view to the future in our rapidly aging group we decided to take the first step and sold our house.. .and bought a 2 BR 2 Bath Condo in...Lake San Marcos...Margo Hudson, widow of Classmate Bob, resides in our building as does William Kinsella '34 and his wife Dotty so we are with delightful friends." Ernie's new address is in Updates.

Dick Peterson called and wrote early July summarizing news of the Classmates in his area. Dick himself has lost weight, has had medical problems preventing his coming to the 65th; Ginny is well in spite of the strain of caring for Dick. Phil Mothersill had a heart attack a month or so ago; he's ambulatory but has had to cancel his attendance at the 65th.

Al Wilson and Irina both have vision problems, cannot drive; reaching medical help is a problem. Nick Tripi is recovering from surgery, feels much better Dick reports Helen Frances and Ed Steffanides took a boat trip down the Amazon recently, plan a trip to Vienna in the fall and attendance at his sister's 70th(!!) wedding anniversary; Ed's obviously in fine shape. Junetta Firth is troubled with a hip replacement caused by a Fall; Max had a successful cataract replacement. Mary Bingham is just completing the paperwork necessitated by Ed's death; says banks have been a great help; she is feeling good.

Dick told us about the loss of Louise Dorsett, 20 June, two months after Jack's death, both at Boise; they had both seemed to be weakening over the last two years or so.

John Crumpacker again reported on our Classmates in East Central Florida, and enclosed notes from Zelda Castree and Marge Carr. John hopes for a note from Gina Dodson, who says Red is in bed

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Pres: CAPT Will I. Bull, USN (Ret.) 1725 Oak Lane, McLean, VA 22101 HERE AND THERE WITH '32 most of the time and besides being hard of hearing One of our Classmates, George P. Rodgers, about has reduced vision. Marge reports she and Bruce "retired to Melbourne where we vegetated and sailed whom we have not heard very much in recent years and generally enjoyed life until last Fall when Bruce left us on 26 May 1996. George spent his Naval cafell, bruised his leg and has had a very boring time reer in surface ships and pretty well covered all of with bypasses in both legs, skin grafts and the hos- them, having served in battleships, cmisers, destroyers and auxiliaries. Upon retirement he settled in pital. Is home once more, but still 'hors de combat' with the leg". Zelda: "My arthritis keeps me down a Charleston, SC, but after working there for ten years bit, but I keep going with my volunteer work etc." or so he decided to forego city living and he moved John reported he himself is not yet in his pre-therapy to Rogers, AR. Maybe the name had something to golfing condition; we hope he'll tee off soon. (But do with his settling there. His son. Col Robert P. Rodgers USMC (Ret.) reported his death and indisee Reunion comment above.)

It's a special pleasure to report exciting good news: cated that the family was planning to have George's Ali Gadrow is married as of the 6 June. Our active ashes inumed in the Columbarium at Annapolis some Virginia Beach Reporter is now Mrs. Arthur B. time this Fall. George's widow, Ruthanne, is presEvans. "Doc" Evans was Bob Gadrow's closest ently continuing to live at their home in Arkansas. friend from high school days in Ohio. Ali continues Our intrepid travelers, Louise and Modoc to reside in Virginia Beach, and will continue her Sunderland retumed in June from a three week trip fine Class support. The related activities prevent their to Ecuador, Key West, and way stations. They saw coming to the Reunion. their grandson and their great-grandson, Frankie, age Mary Sharp sent a fine contribution to our ex- 2 in Quito and took them for a trip to the Coast. penses and two excellent group pictures of revered Modoc described Ecuador as a nice country if you late Classmates Andrews, Sharp, Hatton, and Jack like old cities, mountains, volcanoes, jungles and White for later use. Over the years Al took many colorful natives. On the retum trip they spent a few pictures of Class events, contributed them to our days in Key West which he reported was interesting publications and files. Class Treasurer Johnny and and full of tourists. Key West is an intriguing city.

Secretary Abe recall with sadness and warmth Al's Your scribe spent about a year there on duty as the funeral, also attended by the Torgerson's and Executive Officer of the Sonar School. At that time Crowley's of Annapolis as well as Elsa Woodaman, the city was still recovering from the effects of the Al's sister Mary: "Sorty 1 won't be at Reunion. I'm loss of the railroad line to the mainland. The railroad bridges were destroyed by a severe hurricane sure you will all have a great time."

It's sad to pass on the news of Sally Gardiner's in the late '30s. In fact the city had just gotten a water death at Flint Hill, 19 June; Joe had a pleasant ser- linefi-omHomestead, Florida, to supply the city with vice at Washington, VA, followed by a fine recep- fresh water Until then the city was dependent on tion at his attractive High Meadow Farm. Among cisterns in which they caught rain water. In the old the large attendance were MacDonald, Metsger, part of the city many of the cisterns still exist. About Miner and Webster from the Washington, DC area. a year ago, Frances and I visited Key West as a port We were distressed to hear that George Peckham, of call on a cmise. I certainly agree with Modoc that always a dependable participant, fell in his bathroom it is full of tourists. It is so built up, as compared to and broke his hip, had to cancel his Reunion plans. its appearance at the end of World War II, that I wonPauline Young has been a regular at our Reunions, der why the island doesn't sink into the sea. It still has many interesting places and has a certain charm but this year dental and other problems interfered.

Alice Uehling wrote : "...I love to keep in touch about it and I think anyone would enjoy a short visit with the doings of Gordon's Classmates. ...A note there. from Ruth (Day) tells of her delightful European trip Barry Atkins recently had occasion to visit Sewith Jean (Ritchie)." attle, WA, and while there he touched base with our UPDATES: Ellsworth 1616 Circa del Lago C- Classmates living there. Now that Lloyd Mustin has 212, San Marcos, CA 92069, 619-471-7343. moved from the Washington area to Coronado, we Florida ZIP code changes: Colwell 34102, have more Classmates in Seattle, WA, than in the Washington, DC area. (Incidentally before Lloyd left Thornton 34103, Reed 34110, Child 34112 he told me that I had made an error in reporting his Dempsey, tel 703-538-4916.

Francisco 39 Sta. Ana Street, Magallanes Village, new address in the June issue of Shipmate. Lloyd informed me that the correct address is 710 Adella Makati, Philippines, tel 831-0235 Ave., Coronado, CA 92118). Our Seattle Classmates are Joe Jaap, Porter Lewis, Earl Finney and Paul Harrington. He was unable to contact Porter Lewis but reported the other three seem to be in good health.

Joe Jaap is recovering from a knee operation but is now able to drive his car and get around town. All Please Read All of Shipmate] sent their regards to the Class.

You never know what interesting The Washington/Annapolis group held theh regular luncheon at the Officer's Club at Fort McNair on facts you are going to And...

10 July 1996. The attendance was a little below norcareer opportunities, mal but 14 Classmates, widows, wives and guests a delightful lunch with much conversation. news about shipmates, friends, and enjoyed Actually the attendees stayed about a half an hour classmates, longer than usual. Will I. Bull reported at some length on the annual meeting of the Class presidents and happenings at USNA. in Annapolis on 31 May. Admiral Larson '58 spoke Be in the know. at length at that meeting. His tone was very up beat in spite of some recent negative publicity which the Read Shipmatel Academy has received, and he stressed that the Na-

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val Academy is doing fine. A lot of new programs are in place, particularly stressing ethics and leadership. There also has been a tightening of discipline at the Academy.

Attending the luncheon were Muriel and Barry Atkins, Frances and Will 1. Bull, Pauline Innis, Eddie Nisewaner and her daughter, Jan visiting from Brussels, Belgium, Mary Pearce, Margaret Van Evera, Jane Moncure, Francis Foley, Bob Gamble, Win Bailey, and Larry Smith. The next luncheon of this group is planned for 11 September at Fort McNair. The last luncheon of the year will be held on 11 December in Annapolis.

Helen and Bob Maulsby recently returned from a two weeks vacation in the Hawaiian Islands. This was their first trip back to the Islands in many years and they reported it was thoroughly enjoyable. While they were there they took a cruise from Oahu to the other islands on INDEPENDENCE. That cruise ship, as many of you remember, was built for the transatlantic service but is now very Hawaiian in motif and the shipboard entertainment was furnished by excellent Hawaiian singers and dancers.

Remembering my own delightful tour of duty in the Islands, 1 will close with "That's pau for now."

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Pres: CAPT R. W. Thompson, Jr., USN (Ret.) Sec'y: RADM Charles A. Blick, SC, USN (Ret.) 2725 31st St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 San Diego Correspondent: Mrs. R.S. Riddell 4037 Alameda Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 619-295-9091 The Annapolis-Washington Group met for lunch at the Chevy Chase Club on 11 June. Attending were Thompson, Blick, Cobb, Coleman, Campbell, McKibbin, Moorer, Oren, Ramee, Strean and Wright.

A general discussion evolved on the suicide of Mike Boorda, the late CNO. Tom Moorer summarized our views quite succinctly. Admiral Boorda's death on 16 May was a shocking and tragic loss to the US Navy and the Nation. Boorda was a dedicated, energetic and professional officer whose sole focus was doing everything in his power for the benefit of the morale, prestige and combat readiness of the Navy.

Boorda's misfortune was to assume the responsibilities of the Chief of Naval Operations at a time in our history when the Executive and Legislative branches of our government, urged on by the public, and a frenzy feeding of the media, were forcing major changes in the military forces which were often detrimental to the cohesion of the combat readiness of our forces. Homosexuals in the military, sexual harassment (which has resulted in the premature retirement of several Flag Officers), political correctness, Senate interference in officer promotion, rapid down-sizing of the military force levels without reducing missions, often under the rubric of Tailhook now 5 years old. Such a difficult environment will test the survival of any CNO where the buck stops.

While involved in all of the foregoing, Boorda leamed that in typical fashion, reports oi Newsweeic wanted to interview him concerning some ribbons he had worn in recognition of his duty in the Vietnam War over 20 years ago. This was a trivial matter but typical of the eagerness of the press to tear down what others had built. At the time involved, the Navy and the Army had different instructions about medals as well as combat pay. It is, of course, in no way certain, but in all probability Boorda, realizing that Newsweek was about to launch on a campaign of character assassination, degrading to his

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honor, which he prized highly, just came to the conclusion that this was the last straw â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he would just end it all. A sad loss to all of us.

At the 11 June luncheon, the Group welcomed Joe Cobb back from his winter sojourn in Florida. The Group paid a temporary farewell to "Smoke" Strean who was returning to California in mid-June but will return in the Fall. Earnie Campbell reported that he had spoken to "Peggy" Connolly, Tom's widow, and had given condolences for the Class. John Oren, our Class Coast Guard Admiral, has a new address: Vinson Hall, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, Apt. 221, McLean, VA 22I0I, 703-534-1891. John Ramee reported that he had recentiy visited with our Classmate, John Klopp. John was planning to visit another Classmate, George Wendelburg, on his way home from the luncheon, a good Samaritan.

"Tom" Connolly died on 24 May 1996 at a hospital in Holland, Michigan of an aortic aneurysm.

Tom was an outstanding officer and Naval aviator.

Admiral Connolly, as DCNO (Air), helped develop the F-14 and other aircraft to meet increased demand for air power during the Vietnam War. Grumman, the manufacturer of the F-I4, named it the Tomcat.

Tom's deputy, at the time. Vice Admiral G.E. Mdler, USN (Ret.), said that "practically every good airplane flying off aircraft carriers today, as well as helicopters, patrol planes and training aircraft, resulted from Admiral Connolly's tenure as Deputy CNO (Air)." A fine tribute to a great Naval officer.

Tom is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Holland, Michigan; two children, Thomas F. Connolly, Jr., of Holland; and Susan Connolly Moya of Vienna, VA; and three grandchildren. Our condolences to all.

Tom Morton's widow, Susan, passed away on 1 June 1996 at a nursing home in Wiltshire, England.

Susan had been a resident of Annapolis since 1944 until she returned to the English village of Bratton in 1988. Susan had been active in the William Paca Garden Committee of Annapolis and had been cited for her work on the London Town Gardens by the Anne Arundel County Executive. Survivors include a son, John Fass Morton of Annapolis and 2 granddaughters.

Art Manning '34 called in from Marianna, FL, to let us know that our Classmate, Theodore H. (Ted) Brittain passed away on 17 Sep 1995. Art a former neighbor of Ted's, advised that Ted's widow had moved away and he did not know her new address.

Art is researching the local newspaper in an effort to find an obituary for us. The Class thanks you. Art, very much, for your thoughtfulness and magnanimity.

Lee Riddell called in from San Diego to advise that our Classmate Thomas E. Norris died of an aneurysm and pneumonia following surgery on 29 June 1996 in Solano Beach, CA. A few days later, T.E's widow, Dorothy, called in and asked for info on purchasing an "Honor Chair" in his memory. In addition to Dorothy, T.E. is survived by sons William of Sun Valley, Idaho and Alan of Warm Springs, CA, two step sons, William Creasey of Claremont, CA, and Madelynn Miller of Upland, CA, a brother Marshall of Baltimore and a sister Ivy Norris of Montclair, CA. Our condolences to all.

"Dave" McCampbell died on 30 June 1996 in a nursing home at Riviera, FL. Dave was one of two Classmates who received the Congressional Medal of Honor during WWII and was the Navy's top fighter ace during that period being credited with 34 "kills." Details as to burial anangements and survivors are not available as of this news deadline.

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Pres: CAPT Hugh Q. Murray, USN (Ret) 1611 Chatsworth Blvd. San Diego, CA 92107 Sec'y: CAPT Roy C. Smith lU, USNR (Ret.) 3730 Ramsgate Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 (H) 410-268-5668 West Coast Cortespondent: CAPT Robert W. Leeman, USN (Ret.) 1611 ChatsworthBlvd, San Diego,Ca 92107 The first three items below are carried over because the July-August column ran beyond normal length.

The April Shipmate lists donors for 1995 totaling 83 Classmates and 26 widows, a decrease of five from 1994's overall total. Considering that six Classmates and two widows have died in the past year, we seem to be holding our own. But, 83 Classmates is only 53.2% of our known living total, and that is a considerably smaller percentage than we consistently showed in the '80s and earlier decades. Those who did not contribute to the unrestricted annual giving campaign in 1995 should give serious thought to doing so from now on. We all owe the Academy a debt of gratitude and we as a Class owe a similar debt to the Alumni Association. Be generous this year and onward.

Bob Leeman wrote that John McGillis had lost his Class ring and was looking for a replacement, then called to say that he had been given one by a widow. In between I checked the Alumni Association's Ring Bank, maintained for just that purpose, but it does not have a spare '34 ring available. It would be a great help to another Classmate unfortunate enough to lose his ring if someone no longer able to wear one or the holder of a deceased Classmate's ring would contribute a '34 ring to the Alumni Association's Ring Bank.

Marv Rosenberg has been basing lately in Las Vegas but said he would be coming back to his Gaithersburg, MD, home in late Summer, at least part-time.

Bill Peeler has moved again, from Charlottesville, VA, to the same retirement community with Frank Pinney. Bill's new address is 408 Lancaster Drive, Irvington, VA 22480.

Celia Rockholt, daughter of Ramona and Jack Bain wrote that Jack's second widow, Marie, had died in American Canyon, CA, on 23 April. Ramona died sometime between 1969 and 1984, by when Jack was martied to Marie. Jack died in 1988. Jack and Ramona had four daughters, Marie one, with a total of eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Bev Van Buskirk wrote a bit of sad news that the medicos have discovered his bone marrow is not producing sufficient blood to keep him going, the result of leukemia. "Fortunately, Eleanore is taking good care of me." We all hope, Bev, that something good may change things around for you. His address is 6980 E. Sahuaro Drive, Apt 1095, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

Chet Siver called one evening as he and Margaret were passing through Annapolis in their RV enroute home in Connecticut from Florida. They had had dinner and were just off on the last leg so there was no time to get together but we did chat a bit. He is still actively running his own international business, still enjoying golf and travel. Chet added that the Sivers had dined with Gussie and Jock Mackenzie in Florida as they started for home, both in fine shape.

Dot Buse (Bill's widow) called to tell me that Joy Shaw (Sam's widow) died quiedy at home in her sleep on 8 June, ending a long siege of incapacitating illness. She died as she had lived, with courage, grace and dignity. Interment was next to Sam in

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Quantico's National Cemetery on what would have been their 60th wedding anniversary. The family wants to thank all her many friends for their love and affection in Joy's last years.

A change of address just arrived from Emily McNaughton (Bruce's widow). The new address is Mrs. J. Bruce McNaughton, 900 124 Ave. NE, Apt 96, Bellevue, WA 98005 and the telephone is 206646-0837. She would love to hear from old friends.

These columns are getting toofilledwith sad news.

We've just heard that Chick Clarey died of a sudden heart attack in Honolulu on 16 June while watching the US Open golf tournament on TV with visiting son Mike. Interment with full honors was in the Punchbowl National Cemetery above Pearl Harbor on the 20th. Chick was one of our most distinguished Classmates, one of the three early selections for two stars. He won three Navy Crosses as sub skipper and ("Clarey's Crushers") group commander in SW Pacific. Later he progressed through service as ComSubPac, DepCinCPacFIt, ComSecondFIt/ ComStrikeFltLant, VCNO and CinCPacFlt. After retirement he had another distinguished career as Vice President of the Bank of Hawaii dealing with its Pacific-wide operations. With all that. Chick never missed a major reunion, was always interested in Class affairs, and was a dearly loved friend. He will be missed.

Good news for a change. Grayson Merrill's back surgery came off very well and he is now completely back to battery on that side. Like many of us, he's finding vision a bit more of a problem but that goes with the territory. Grayson mentioned that the missile test facility at Point Mugu, where he was director in the early days, will be remembering him by putting his name on a building in ceremonies next month. Details in a later column.

Helen and John Harllee spent most of June visiting San Francisco and Seattle, ending up at the Naval War College in Newport for the annual SecNav seminar. "The highlight of the trip was a meeting with His Honor Judge Mickey Champlin and Ginny, (John's) PT Boat friends, reuniting in San Francisco, thoroughly enjoyed Micky's war stories about Cavite and Bataan."

We have a note that Thomas B. Stone passed away on 30 December 1995 in San Diego, but with no further details. Tom left us during Plebe Year and earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Kansas State in 1936, earning his way as a boxing teacher. He worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Dodge City, KS, until 1942 when he was commissioned LT(JG) (CEC) USNR. He participated throughout the Aleutians campaign of 1944. Post-war he served as Public Works Officer, NAS Miramar, Asst PWO 15th Naval District in Balboa, five years as an industrial engineer with ONM in Washington, OinC of constmction at Bunker Hill AFB in Indiana, and a final tour heading the CB Reserve Program, 11 th Naval District in San Francisco. He retired as Commander (CEC) USNR in 1964, then began a civil service career with Naval Facilities Engineering Command in San Diego, including two years in Bangkok as Supervisory Engineer for Construction Management.

He retired in 1980 and settled in San Diego where he enlarged his house and continued his study of organ music. His wife Frances died in 1988 and there were no children.

A phone call from Dot and Chuck Coley produced a wealth of good news. First, Dot had major surgery to cortect a long suffering problem and it has worked out very well. There will still be a lengthy period of recuperation but she will be back to full health before too long. From their regular telephones and correspondence with Classmate pals they reported that Ben Moreland had just married Mary Grayce on 29 June, his third wife, and they are both ecstatically happy. Congratulations to Ben and Mary. And they

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informed me that Mary and Ed Powell have moved back to Coronado from a long residence in Arizona and have settled in a comfortable house close to most of their expected activities. So they have sold off the automobile and plan on foot or local transport for what they need. Happy days. And many thanks to Dot and Chuck for the cheerful news.

Ben Moreland called a week later to report his martiage and to chat about various travels and ship reunions over the past years. He sounded extremely happy and full of life, a most salubrious status and one greatly to be desired.

More good news. Dud Hill is recovering nicely from his gall bladder problem and should be in good health by thetimeyou read this. Anne Brown (Sam's widow) in a July phone call was as cheerful as ever but concerned over disposal of many things before she moves into the Fleet Landing retirement community in early September Her new address will come later.

A sad call from Margaret Schoenweiss (Carl's widow) informed me that he had died at home in Norfolk on 24 June after a period of declining health.

[Ed.note: See "Last Call"...Dale] At our ages, this dicho seems appropriate; Amor es bueno, ser amado es mejor (To love is good, to be loved is better).

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in Arlington on 20 June at the Fort Myer Post Chapel followed by burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Attending Class representatives included: Phyllis and Rod Badger, Chet Briggs, Ruth and Slade Cutter, Ida Mary and Lou Detweiler, Annabella Walling DuBois, Gwen and Jesse Gay, Patsy and George Hutchinson, Doyen Klein, Wy Packard, Louisa and Jeff Parker, George Powell, Jackie and Eli Reich, Elise Seymour, Henry Tipton, and Lib and Bub Ward from Florida, and Class friend Bliss Schumann. Many comments were made at the reception that followed, relative to the exceptional Class tumout for this event and its favorable reflection on Sally as a Navy wife and an active Class family member for many years. For example, she was at Pearl Harbor on 7 December I94I, Cy being in the Philippines at that time.

As intimated in last month's Class column. Skip Sellers did marry Helen Thatcher The happy event took place on 22 June 1996, and herewith is their picture following that event and proving their happiness. Their new address is listed below in the Change of Address paragraph, but Skip still owns his previous Rancho Bernardo home, and he will pick up any mail that may be delivered there, for a whiile.

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Pres: CAPT Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas: CAPT L. M. Detweiler, USN (Ret.) 6251 Old Dominion Drive, #433, McLean, VA 22101 Sec'y: CAPT W.H. Packard, USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Ariington, VA 22207 (H) 703-536-7120 Tony Talerico's death on 17 April 1996 was mentioned in "Last Call" of the previous Shipmate. His memorial service was held at 1300 on 24 April in an open pavilion at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on Point Loma. Members of the Class family attending, in addition to Linda and James Talerico, were: Katie and Ralph Baum, John Flachsenhar, Mary Jo and Bill Hazzard, Jerry McCormick, Dave Nash, Skip Sellers, Fred Stiesberg, Ginger and Bill Wideman, and J.C. Wilson. Preceding the service, a luncheon for attendees was held at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, and a reception was held there, afterward, given by James and Linda.

George Towne Baker's wife, Dodie, died on 4 May 1996 at Hilton Head, SC, after a lengthy illness. On 18 May, George flew her ashes to Honolulu for interment in the family plot beside her father and mother. Her brother. Rick, made the arrangements including an Hawaiian trio to provide appropriate music, both for the ceremonies and a reception afterward at the beach house in Lanikai where Dodie and George had first met back in 1937.

Many of Dodie's friends and relatives attended, including several from the Continental US. Fred Bakutis, who lives on Oahu, provided Class support to George, and Bob Hinckley's brother-in-law was also present to represent that family. According to George, he felt it was a real Hawaiian "send off' which Dodie would have surely loved.

Cy Austin's wife, Sarah Jane (Sally), died at home on 5 June 1996 in the Eskaton retirement village in Carmichael, a suburb of Sacramento, CA. Her Memorial Service was held in the Eskaton auditorium, the local chapel being too small to accommodate the nearly 100 attendees. The Class was represented by Jean and Rally Nelson, and Mary Anne and Ken Sanger, in addition to Cy. Sally's funeral was held

Skip Sellers and Helen Thatcher on their big day Mary Jo and Bill Hazzard expressed their regret at missing the Class get-together for the Corr. Sec'y visit in San Diego in mid-May. They were on a Greek Island tour at that time, and they found it to be most enjoyable. Bill had made the same cruise before with his first wife, Dorothy, and had promised Mary Jo the same trip. With her approval, he also took his two sons, David from Williamsburg VA, and Alan from Grand Forks, British Columbia. Bill's two-page description of the trip confirmed his enthusiasm for the historic scenery in Greece and Turkey which they witnessed, as have several other Class representatives including your Corr. Sec'y (and I'd enjoy seeing them again.)

Bud Gruner's name shows up in a brochure advertising advanced computer games. He supplied the WWII submarine performance and operational tactics data for the game titled "Silent Hunter â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Feature-Packed Submarine Simulator Without Equal."

Bud believes some of the '35ers who were in Subs during the war might like to try it.

Changes in the 3/31/96 Class Address list: Bud Gruner's Monterey apartment at 200 Genwood Circle is #510; Frank Sellers, Jr., is now at 18028 Miracol Drive, San Diego, CA 92128. There is also a typo-error in Lefty Paddock's address: the name of the street should be Eaker rather than Baker He and Penny are happy to be in the WB&A area where they can again join in Class events.

Thank You! Your support built Alumni Hall!

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Pres: CAPT John M. Oseth, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., CAPT C M . Butler USN (Ret.) 1101 S. Ariington Ridge Road, Ariington, VA 22043 S e c y : CAPT William A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) Goodwin House West #832, 3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041-3127; 703-578-7546 Our apology to Mack Butler whose name was deleted from the '36 Masthead in the June Shipmate and his address shown as that for our President, John Oseth. We don't know how or why this happened but assume it was not caught in the editing process when the offset "mechanicals" were received from the printer Again, our apology to Mack and John.

We'll try to prevent this from happening in the future, and we hope the ertor didn't cause them any embarrassing inconveniences.

Well, June has come and gone, and with it the much anticipated 60th Reunion. From all accounts, everybody in attendance considered it a success.

Highlights of the 5 days were the Chapel Service on Sunday at which the Chaplain had the Class stand as she told the congregation about the contributions '36 had made to the Chapel; a beautiful, warm, sunny day for the luncheon in the Alumni House formal garden at which CAPT Brandquist '60, the Association's President and CEO, congratulated the Class on its 60th; the tour of Alumni Hall on Monday which included a welcoming speech by the Superintendent, a slide presentation on the history of the Naval Academy by Jim Cheevers, Curator of the Academy Museum, and a bus tour (with narrator) of the "Yard" to see all the new buildings and improvements since the "good old days of '36."

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'36 Alums Following the foregoing, there was a delicious luncheon served in one of the dining areas of Alumni Hall overlooking Cemetery Point, the '37 Memorial, and the Severn, and in the late evening a dinner cruise in the river boat replica of PROVIDENCE with a chance to see the new high bridge that has replaced the old two-lane drawbridge that once took one over to the Radio Station, the Experimental Station, Providence, and to Ritchie Highway. All in all a perfect and most informative day.

Welcome Aboard '36 Alums Tuesday, brought things to a close. Many took advantage of the free day to visit the Naval Acad-

emy Store or by taking the commercial bus tour of the "new" Annapolis, a tour that all said was a most worthwhile experience. With evening, sadly came the final event, the farewell banquet in the old WB&A Power House now a part of the hotel. The drinks were plentiful, the meal, thanks to the expertise of Randy Meade, delectable, and the orchestra, with its tunes of the '30s and '40s, excellent, and there were quite a few who showed they could still "cut a mean rug" when it came to manning the dance floor It was indeed a great 60th, and we all hated to see it come to an end so quickly, and the general departure on Wednesday moming brought forth many farewells of "See you here in 2001!" '47, celebrating its 50th at the same hotel, may have outnumbered us and had more publicity with its VIPs, but their enthusiasm was no greater than that of our smaller group.

The 60th Reunion Business Meeting at 1400 on 4 June was well attended and a quorum was declared as being present. Not much business was transacted, but a call from the President for nominations for new officers resulted in no volunteers and a motion, moved and seconded, for the continuance of the current three officers. In his opening remarks, the President suggested that we were becoming so separated all over the nation, that perhaps we should have Re-

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gional Class representatives to keep your CS informed of noteworthy news items in each region. The response was not overwhelming, but Bill Parham, assisted by Bill Thomas, volunteered to be the representatives for the Southern California region. In response to a question from the floor regarding how many of the original 261 graduates were still living.

Mack Butler reported he had sent out 128 letters to addresses listed in the '36 Roster. Eight were returned, the most recent deaths being Seaman, Shilling, Sleight, Kramer, Holcombe, Jewett Phillips, Seyford, and Brooks. Thus he assumed 120 were now alive. Bill Ellis reported that since our 50th Anniversary in 1986, the deceased comprised 56 graduates, 6 non-grads, 21 wives, and 11 widows, and that we still did not know the whereabouts of Herby Evans and Fitzgerald. The president then opened the floor to what became a most lengthy discussion of what should be the disposition of the Class of 1936 Fund when that final day comes. Frank Springer was the only one who came prepared with a positive recommendation and a written "hand out" which he presented. Many others spoke and came up with suggestions all of which added up to the fact that we should use the funds remaining to provide the Naval Academy with something tangible that would be to the Midshipman of the future an example of the meaning of honor, integrity, leadership, and dedication. The debate was long, and as with most such actions came to no firm conclusion except that the following motion ultimately was made

by Bill Thomas, voted upon, and passed: "That the President appoint a Committee of three to come up with a proposal for consideration by the Class, said proposal to include expenditure of Class funds to assist in the promotion and support of a Leadership Program at the Naval Academy." The motion having carried and there being no further new business, the meeting adjourned to await the President's future action.

We all missed seeing Yoshi and Lloyd Benson at the Reunion. Lloyd's note of 25 May explains why: "My plans to attend the 60th Reunion unraveled unexpectedly when Yoshi got a telephone call to come home to Kanazawa (Japan) due to illness in the family. Please extend my best wishes to all and to anyone who may remember me! Have a great Reunion!"

Thanks Lloyd for your note, and all send their best wishes to Yoshi and you. We hope by now all is well with you both.

That the 60th Reunion was a big success, we share with you excerpts from notes since received from: Dick Bradley: "Without a doubt, John Oseth with his Reunion Team have just pulled off the most successful and most enjoyable 60th Reunion on record!

Those of us who sat back and reaped the benefits

owe all a debt of gratitude. Everything went perfectly.

I didn't hear one single complaint! All events started promptly and 'somebody' got us all there on time.

The food was excellent, the drinks ample, and the conuadeship great. We will all remember the 60th as the highlight of a wonderful Navy career!"

Anne and Otis Cole: "Please forgive our tardiness in thanking you all for a wonderful reunion. It was the best we've been to—and so well organized!

Our tiew address is: Fredericka Manor, 233 N. Mountain View Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910-1816. Best wishes to all."

Tom Dabney: "The 60th was an enjoyable as well as informative experience for Lillian and me. Our thanks to all who labored to make the event successful. Having no statistics on other reunions, we both were impressed by the number who attended and added so much to the pleasure of all those who were present...! was particularly impressed by the Superintendent's remarks concerning his plan for restoration of morale and leadership at the Academy and the noteworthy presentation of Academy history by the Museum Curator. Enclosed is a photo of four 'courageous' Classmates who mustered on the courts to play three sets of tennis. No need to remind all, I hope, that a total of 329 years are represented here!

We rotated partners for a surprisingly evenly matched group. Despite no action and lacking tennis gear, I am certain other players will gladly attest to the fact that the game actually took place." We know 'tis true, Tom!

Courageous Classmates/Teammates Bob Neyman: "Every Classmate I've talked to agrees that this was the best reunion ever, and I think that they must be right. So congratulations to all who made it happen. To have 47 attend out of 105 living Classmates (44%) is, I believe, a remarkably high representation. Lois and I will be leaving for Minnesota on 2 July and will stay there until some time

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in October depending on what happens weatherwise.

Our address there will be: 22100 Jason Avenue North, Forest Lake, MN 55025; 612-464-2523. Anyone finding himself in the vicinity of Minneapolis, give us a call. We'd be glad to show you some Minnesota hospitality."

Bert Orr: "Many thanks to you John [Oseth] and the team of workers—Butler, Ellis, Meade, and Reed to name but a few—for a wonderful 60th Reunion. We thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. It also was a great way to celebrate our 58th wedding anniversary on 4 June and to enjoy the company of Jack Ryder. The three of us had a great visit together" Emily Stimson: "The 60th Reunion was just wonderful! It was a warm, loving, fun-filled get-together. May I add my thanks to all those who planned so perfectly for such an unforgettable get-together. I am so glad I went! Thanks again for such a warm welcome." We all enjoyed seeing you Emily.

We enjoyed our phone chat with Edna Sanford on 30 June when she called to tell us she too had moved into a local retirement community similar to Goodwin House and was enjoying her new residence.

Said she was well and sent her regards to all and was sorty she couldn't attend the 60th. Edna would like to see anyone who is down St. Pete way. Her new address is 125 56th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705; 813-864-4765. Good to hear from you Edna. Keep in touch and stay well. Regards from all us up north.

A picture postcard from Barbara and Jim Gray after they left Washington in July gave us a view of the condo in the residential towers of Coronado Shores where they now live. Said they: "Our condo is one of those shown on the front of this card. Bay and boats on one side, the blue Pacific and beach on the other. Swimming pools, tennis courts, spas, and beach club all located across the bridge from San Diego and La Jolla where our children are nearby.

We'll miss you all but will connect up with the Class of '36 here in California. Regards and good luck to all." Good to hear from you, Barbara and Jim, and to see your new home. Keep us informed on your new life away from the Washington humidity.

That's all for now. Hope those of you who couldn't be with us at the 60th will at least get an idea of the good time that was had by all. Take note of the action taken at the Business Meeting regarding the disposition of our Class Fund. If you have any ideas or recommendations, send them on to John Oseth so he can pass them along to the three-man committee he appoints. Meanwhile, let us hear from you. We don't know how much longer this ESP will continue to be with us. If you live in the west, send your news items to Bill Parham at 1107 Pine Street, Coronado, CA 92118-2721; 619-435-0902. We lost our cameras during the move to Goodwin House West and so our thanks to Pat Bradley, Moose Brown, and John Oseth who provided the photos we used. Until we hear from you, Vaya con Dios!

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Pres: CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas; RADM D.G. Baer, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT Frank N. Shamer, USN (Ret.) 7112 Lewison Drive, San Diego, CA 92120-1248 I received a nice note of appreciation from Frances Sims for the Class flowers at Bill Sims' funeral.

Fill Gilkeson's memorial services on 27 May at Christ Episcopal Church, Coronado, were very well attended, both by our Class and by the Coronado Navy community. The Class contributed a floral arrangement that I last saw proudly displayed in the Gilkeson diggings during the reception that followed the church service. Fill was the last of our Class to retire from active duty. His ashes were scattered at sea. For those who don't have Class Directories, the family point of contact is Mrs. Patricia Escher, 5931 East Miramar Drive, Tucson, AZ 85715. Telephone is 520-298-2461.

Bill Fey passed away on 5 June from a quick-killing cancer His son, W. L. Fey '64 gave a very befitting eulogy at his memorial service held at the Virginian, his retirement home. Bill Fey III will doubtless be the family point of contact at 4623 23nd Street N., Arlington, VA 22207. I have written him asking that he accept the designation and am asking for his telephone number. Bill's remains will join Lydia's at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Classmates attending were Phoebe and Don Baer, Gloria and Speed Currie, Jim Cruse, Peg and Paul Hartmann, Charlie Minter, Bess and Jack Slaughter, and Chuck Stein.

We lost Wes Steesy to a massive stroke on 13 June.

Marcella tells me he'd had a stroke ten years ago.

He died in Bethesda Hospital after being admitted for an apparentiy mild stroke. He had signed up for the 12 June Class luncheon. His memorial service on 17 June at Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church was very well attended by friends, family, and Classmates. Chuck Stein read the lessons. Classmates present were; Ann and Frank Blasdell, Phoebe and Don Baer, Jim Cruse, Peg and Paul Hartmann, Charlie Minter, Bess and Jack Slaughter, and Jane Stein. Marcella thanks us for the beautiful Class flowers. [Ed note; See "Last Call"...Dale] Jack Bennett '41 attended the local spring Navy Football Luncheon and sent me our first picture in this submission. It might be entitled "Navy Football, Naval Air, and Navy Cross;" those entities are part of both their lives.

Wardroom Officers reunion of the good ship, WELLES (DD-628), in Mystic, CT. Again the numbers were down but there was plenty of enthusiasm from those who did come. We then went to a bed and breakfast (extended to an evening meal too) at Helen and Wyman Howard's. We were knee deep in stories by the time we upped our anchor.

Wyman has done extremely well in building his Elder Guard program and Helen "owns" her library at Curry College.

We had a week to kill between that reunion and a granddaughter's graduation summa cume laude (obviously the smarts come from her mother) from Amherst College in Massachusetts. Then we cashed in on one of those time-share bonus weeks in the White Mountain area of New Hampshire. There had been fresh snow on Mother's Day and the ski slopes were filled.

After returning, I attended the annual meeting of the Class presidents in the Alumni Association.

Admiral Larson '58 gave us a wonderful hour. He is certainly the right man for the job. Many of the problems which have been highlighted by the press are a result of his probing and you can imagine only a very small percent of the Midshipmen are involved. The 95%-)- go ahead and do their jobs in a most creditable way and are an asset to the Academy and will become fine, honorable officers. He also noted that unrestricted funds which the Alumni contribute to the Association have been a life-saver on many ongoing projects.

Zeke Soucek underwent surgery for a cancerous tumor. I've talked to him a couple of times. Doc reports all malignancy was removed. Prognosis excellent and the patient was in high spirits (not from martinis).

The annual Washington/Annapolis co-ed lunch took place on 9 May. Present were: Curly Adams, Phoebe and Don Baer, Morgan Baldwin, Janet and Dave Bell, Ann and Frank Blasdel, Jim Cruse, Gloria and Speed Currie, Midge Denton, Peg and Paul Hartmann, Ethel and Fred Janney, Charlie Minter, Marion and Fred Schneider, Bess and Jack Slaughter, and Jane and Chuck Stein. That's a pretty good turnout, twenty-three.

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Jane Stein, Mary Minter, Fred Janney, and Curly Adams The San Diego Lunch Bunch gathered at Elario's Restaurant atop the Summer House hotel in La Jolla.

Notice how these luncheons are now usually co-ed.

The view was excellent and the food was fine.

Present were; Ed Arentzen with Jann Murphy, Ginny (Ball) and Claude Bailey '34, D.J. Bottomley, Bebo Carroll, Mel Cooper and Rene Walter, Lois and Bob Erly, Margie and Walt Phaler, Eloise and Gene Rankin, Frank Shamer, Barbara and Bunny Shupper, Russ Wallace (host) and Jackie Carson, and Ellie and Vic Wildt. Bob Erly will host the next luncheon on 13 August.

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Jack Slaughter, Don Baer, Spud Hartmann, and Charlie Minter

Ron (Mugs) Mckeown '61 and Rush Bringle Ever setting an example, our Class president helps me with, in part: With Bess's characterization that we are in the third phase of our life; i.e.. reunions, the month of May turned out to be a busy one. We opted for a US Asiatic Fleet Four Piper occasion in San Antonio the first week of the month. Bill Mack and Jim Guston frequently make those but were unable to this year as were a good number "old salts". We miss them. One of the highlights of the area which I recommend to all was a visit to the Nimitz Museum. Following that Bess and I participated in a

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dense forests, insects, and a bus not air conditioned that frequently broke down. She said it was not one of her favorite trips. This time we were aboard ISLAND PRINCESS for Christmas and New Year's

enroute from San Juan to Los Angeles, and had a wonderful time during the bright, sunny passage through the canal. Despite what I had heard about the condition of the canal from friends here who had made the passage in the last five years, I found the canal personnel to be sharp and efficient, the structure of the locks well maintained, and the equipment in good shape. When the Carter Canal Give-away Treaty functions, I predict Panama will ask us to operate and maintain the canal for them.

A few days after landing in LA, we were flying to Honolulu to celebrate four years of married life together at the Hale Koa for ten days.

Our last trip was in mid-April to the Golden Eagles annual reunion in Orlando. Had a wonderful, personalized tour of Cape Canaveral (some of our Eagles are astronauts), and visited Epcot and Universal Studios. The fun mainly was seeing Charlie Minter and other old friends. Golden Eagle Classmates Paul Hartmann, Fill Gilkeson, Bush Bringle, Don Gay, and Ralph Cousins were unable to be with us.

We are spending this Summer at home but have signed up for an "American Express" rail trip visiting National Parks in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, all in September. The train consists of eight Pullmans (compartments only), three club cars, and two diners, all built in the '50s, that were part of famous trains of the past. Should be fun. (I have saved their Egypt trip for the next column.)

Bill Mack lost his Ruth to cancer on 22 June. We all know that she had been in trouble for a long time.

Her services were in the USNA Chapel on 27 June, followed by a family only committal in the USNA Cemetery. An all hands reception at the Officers' Club closed the recognition of her life among us.

Bunny Shupper is home from successful hiatal hernia surgery. They gave him the hiatal "lite" version, meaning scopes and holes instead of slashes and big closures with all the slow healing that entails. Upon seeing himself in the bathroom mirror, he describes the results as if you give five executioners heavy-muzzled weapons; they deliver low.

He has five scattered holes in his abdomen.

Frank Smart makes sure by letter that those who take Shipmate and do not have the Class directory know that David P. Dalton's telephone number is 804-358-8874. He receives for the Joe Dalton family.

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Pres; RADM M. H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) Chairman, Wash. Area CAPT J. H. Raymer, USN (Ret.) 703-979-8130 Sec'y; CAPT R. W. Carter, SC, USN (Ret.) 3118 Little Creek Lane, Alexandria, VA 22309 (H) 703-780-8779

Ed Arentzen, Jann Murphy, and Bebo Carroll Here is a Rankin travel report.

Eloise and I had a busy late Winter and early Spring catching up on some places we wanted to see again and then seeing Egypt which neither of us had visited before. I had been through the Panama Canal twice on warships and had spent six months flying out of Coco Solo (Atlantic side) early in WWII. Eloise and Tom had made a cruise ship tum around passage through the canal in the '70s and had taken a bus trip back to the Atlantic side to join the ship. All she remembers of the bus trip was

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LEADERS!!—WE DO HAVE THEM!!! We are seeing Navy leaders "set a base course" which should lead our Navy and our Nation in the right direction!

Granted—the "road to hell is paved with good intentions," but we are seeing results! USNA is quite a different place with Admiral Larson's '58 plans— they are in place and are working. Then we see newspaper headlines, "Marines Add Values To Training To Boot Camp"—here again, one of our favorite Leadership Forum greats. General Charles Krulak, as Commandant of the Marine Corps gives effect to his concerns about "moral deficiencies in today's recruits," by adding a week to basic training to talk

about "Values"!! and—the talks to the Forum by Admiral Larson, Admiral Boorda, and General Krulak are pretty special and have a direct bearing on the things that are bothering our Class! "Integrity" is a keynote in the Forum tone. And—as one Classmate said at the last luncheon, "Integrity without credibility—equals hypocrisy! Well,—I think we do have credibility—and the results will speak for themselves. About those Foram talks?—Yes, we have included them in video tapes and Class President Rindskopf says, "loan 'em out to the Class!!" OK Class!!! You'll never get a better offer!!! Drop me a card.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER; On the subject of the Class project "Leaders Forum"—I will write to Admiral Larson, USNA Superintendent, suggesting that we would like to meet with him and some of his staff to talk about the 1997 Forum and the possible use of some of the principal of our endowment for pertinent leadership projects. First, look at the latest ethics/leadership courses which have been changed, says Bill Mason, Director of Professional Development. I will also get a copy of the latest Academy Catalog from the Admissions Office and will talk about that later. We have manufactured a video tape of some of the presentations to the Forum last January—I really do commend the tape '"38 and the Forum" for your review and comments. The VCR is quite a useful means to talk to the Class—and of course it works both ways—your thoughts, concems, and recommendations for Class projects and whatever are welcome in tape form also. AH it takes to get the '38 tape is to ask—by a card to the Class Secretary.

MAILBAG; Got some interesting stuff on Classmates this month. From Jack Mansfield comes a clip from a published book which tells about Willy Lamberson's last flight, as follows; Not so lucky as "Swampy" was our skipper "Lambo" Lamberon. On the final strike at Takao Harbor, Okinawa, he spotted a sixty foot Japanese lugger and bored in for the kill at low altitude. His wingman reported that the "junk" just blew up as the "Iron Major" as they called him, passed over it at about 100 feet, both ship and "Lambo's" plane disintegrated.

Jack says that was an eloquent tribute and is included in a book titled Bomber Fighter written by Naval Aviator Bob Rice.

John Burrill sends us some pertineiit information, typed by son Richard Burtill because John has eye problems due to damage to the eye retina. John says; AMEND—A Score for '38 —the book of our biographies as of 1958, on page vii, directly under the title "Do You Remember", insert, 'By John Burrill'.

Record Event #1: Burrill was there for 'first sinking of a German ship. The German Cruise Liner' COLUMBUS prior to WWII. John was in YARNALL (DD-143) which shadowed COLUMBUS until HYPERION showed up—after which the German crew scuttled COLUMBUS. Record Event #2: Burrill was a purchasing officer at the Shipyard Pearl when attack developed— while Japanese planes were still in the air, John let a contract for $20,000 worth of blankets from Liberty House!!

Okay John Burrill—two more "firsts" for die peg board, also glad to see your credit for page vii above; always did admire that fine writing.

FORUM: We've got quite a few letters with thoughts about the loss of Admiral Boorda and circumstances involved. Suffice it to say, most of you believe Admiral Boorda truly wanted what was best for the Navy and that the administration's pressures of downsizing, underfunding, social programming etc.. .must have exerted terrific pressures on responsible Navy offices!! His address to our last Leader's Forum is one of the best presentations I have ever heard—and you can hear it in our '"38 Leaders FoShipmate, September 1996

mm Report" VCR tape—available for the asking!!!

On other matters, from Sea Island, GA, a Classmate has written to the Alumni Association protesting "politically correct" photos for the public which predominately show women and minority Midshipmen and few male white Midshipmen! He thinks that most of the Class share his very firm conviction that, (1) Women do not belong on ships, (2) Senior Navy Officers in Washington are required to support policies which they do not agree, (3) Diversity quotas are deadly—which, (4) leads to other hypocrisies, cynicism, lies, cheating, stealing, harassment of women, and a general "what the hell" attitude! He closes off his letter with the hope that "PC" will mean "Political Courage" instead of "Political Correctness". Most of us can agree with 97% of these thoughts—and one thing for absolutely certain sure!!—TIME WILL TELL!!! Keep your letters coming—don't forget to take a crack at the coming Presidential election prognosis in your letters!!!

CLASS EVENTS; Washington Area Picnic!! For about 30 years Kay and Chet Owen hosted the summer picnic in their McLean area home, and I'll bet that most of the entire Class has been there, one time or another! One year they had 107 '38ers! As you know, just after the '94 picnic, Chet developed health problems which hampers picnicking! So, Chairman Jack Raymer tasked Joe McDowell to set up the picnic, and Joe selected the outside picnic site area of ANCC, but with a fallback plan for "indoors" on the Cocktail Porch. Well, you guessed it, the weather was lousy and we moved in ANCC for an indoor picnic! Fun, food, and frolic! It was great. To mark the occasion, Jo Fleps presented a Class Appreciation plaque to be sent to the Owens as duly earned!

This is what the inscription of the plaque said; To: Kay and Chet Owen Our Thanks For Your Efforts and Graciousness In Offering Your Home Many Times for the Pleasure of all of us Accept Our Gratitude and Appreciation The Naval Academy Class of 1938 Just wish Kay and Chet could have been there to get it in person, (see the facsimile pic. Sorry, I lost the photo itself) Again, the Class says to Kay and C h e t — t h a n k s — t h a n k s and t h a n k s ! Who was there??? About 40 of us, including Shirley Andrews, The Arthurs, Beshanys, Bidwell, Betty Bolam, Florrie Schroeder, Jeanne Mann, Ro Brown, Bob Carter, Alison Fryer, Ann Church, Ray Berthrong, Conrads, Decamps, Fleps, Guy Gugliotta, Rab Irvine, Emilou Melvin, Raymers, Rindscopfs, Betty Luby with daughters Michele and Maureen, Hugh Robinson, and KG Robinsons...great bunch!

Hugh Robinson and surrounded by '38 Beauties Nancy and Willis Denekas with an USNA '38 auto Events were recalled, stories told, the loss of ADM Boorda was felt with sadness. Mike Boorda was only 21 years old when he served with Denekas at Great Lakes. Congrats and regards to this Mid-West group, and thanks for the '38 Auto license photo, good to hear from you. Then in San Diego, Leo Jensen says, "Dear Bob, our July meeting of local' 38ers was held on 4 July which kept some of our reliables otherwise engaged! Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable luncheon made more so by the number of wives joining us!

DeCamp, K.G. Robinson and Raymer at '38 Picnic

Gugliotta, Fleps and Bidwell at '38 Picnic Then—the Midwest Group—in Madison, WI, on that same 19 June date, the "Navy Cheering Section of the Mid-West" gathered at the home of Rosemary Johnson (the pic says who was there) Mary and Vince Schumacher, Nancy and Willis Denekas, Marie and John Burkhardt, Veronica Clark and Rosemary Johnson.

Thank You! Your support built Alumni Hall!

Phil Beshany, The Rinoskopfs, Annabella DuBois, and Betty Raymer al the '38 Picnic

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Dan Henry, Leo Jensen, Lee Rogers, Albert Olsen, Marion Buaas "Their beauty and exuberance was a most welcome addition! Attendees were the Buaass, Henrys, Jensens, Olsens, Rogers, and Mary Bennett".

Okay and thanks Leo! We do agree—our Ladies do in fact pep up our luncheons—in fact our whole existence!!! We hereby give our Ladies the well earned '38 Award for Courage, Eminence and Beauty !!SadOn! REMEMBRANCE; Sad news is the loss of two of our Class ladies. Vance Gordon tells that wife Mary died on 5 June, it was all kept very private from all, including the Class. Then at State College, PA, on 3 July, Peggy Mason, wife of Red Mason, died after a long illness...Graveside services were at Ariington Cemetery on 9 July, with many of the Class there to pay our respects and offer our prayers.

We also have notes from Janet Haddock and Peri Worthington asking that we express their appreciation for the always very strong support of our Class on their recent loss of Fred and Bob. MOVES AND RELOCATIONS; Boy!! I have a whole stack of "planned", "maybe" and "thinking about it" moves—but NOT ONE single confirmation. I did make a couple of phone calls to check on what I thought were "imminent" moves, but no dice!!

All of us are staying put, I guess—which isn't all bad. Anyway, if you do decide to move please drop me a card. We really do try to keep track of us.

CLASS CLIPS: Keeping up with the Jones'???

Yup! Margaret and Frank Jones have done it again—those "walking tours", only this time to France—Les Gorges Du Verdon, for 11 days of walking, and about 9 miles per day, up and down including what Frank calls some "rock scramblings," after which they could "cool their feet in the river" and then go on. Frank says quite coolly that this "is not for the casual walker," and I'm for certain sure that is an understatement! Anyway you look at it, this kind of adventure is great—exercise, travel, group fun, and of course—together!! Congrats!!

LAST THOUGHTS; Polls!!! I find that being the Class Secretary carries with it quite a bit of flak. I'm being kidded about some of the "polls" I have noted.

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The weather on 7 May was overcast with slight rain in the moming. At 6:15 pm all designated runners in my section report to the Texaco Station at 12th and Cherry Street to be issued our running uniforms. At 7 pm our bus, with 20 runners, dropped them at designated spots along the route. The flame was to be passed to me at 8:03 pm. Promptly at 8:03, the roar of the crowd signaled the approach of a runner with the Flame. As he passed the flaming torch to me the official clock showed it was only 15 seconds late. As I started my leg of the journey carrying the Torch and with my friend Jeff Black running behind me chanting "Go Grant go", a sense of wonderment filled my mind and spirit.

It was a living demonstration of what Americans joined together in a common task can achieve so very well when not being hampered by government mis-management. In the picture shown of me about to pass the torch along—about 12 seconds late—I have the distinction of being the only runner who carried the torch with only 3 fingers. One was lost to cancer. I thank all of my friends who all helped me enjoy this thrill of a lifetime.

Front Row: Marie Burkhardt, Veronica Clark, Rosemary Johnson, Mary Schumacher, Nancy Denekas. Back Row: Vincent Schumacher, John Burkhardt, Willis Denekas.

One of you says, "Bob, don't get too excited about 'polls', because they mean different things according to the way the question is asked!" Then he gives this example; Question—If " 1 " is love, and "2" is marriage, then what is " 3 " and "4"???

He told me to take my time and call him with my answer. After some thought I considered appropriate answers of maybe, "families", "happiness" or even "success"!!! So I called his Washington, DC, number and offered those "answers." I felt like 2 cents waiting to be changed when he gave me correct answer—know what it was??? Answer was seven!!!. I guess the moral to this story might be, "Don't be confused by what you hear—try to listen!! The world's still turning, and grass growing.

Enjoy it all. Stay safe!!! RWC

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue!

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Pres; CAPT Paul Loustaunau, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT William J. Ruhe, USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Avenue, McLean, VA 22102 Gus Wolfe, enroute back to his home in San Mateo, CA, called to say that he'd signed up for retirement in Patriot Colony, Williamsburg, VA, and will be moving there in July.

Fred Clarke writes from San Diego that; "Attending the June San Diego '39 luncheon at the Marine Recruit Depot were; Paine, Fischer, Barker, Bemis, Jolly, Wallingford, Clarke, Mathews, Sharpe, Brent, Ness and Norton. Art Fischer having visited the STRECHEN (DDG-63), brought a brochure of this ship to the luncheon. It described the advanced capabilities of this new warship, and made it evident to us '39ers that we certainly belong to a past generation."

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Art Fischer A letter from Dick Cushman commenting on the obituary of Sonny Sullivan which I sent him, noted that "Our plebe year room of Cushman, Sullivan and Ruhe did pretty well with all three reaching 80.1 got remarried on my 80th birthday and for the third time.

I've also passed my Midas Muffler businesses on to my sons—so I'm spending half my time in Florida and half here in Waterford, CT." The Associate Director of Vinson Hall submitted this article for '39's Shipmate column. "On 31 May, at Ft. Belvoir, the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation (NMCGRF) hosted its 10th Annual RADM Thomas J. Rudden Memorial Golf Classic, the tournament was named in Rudden's honor because of his strong beliefs in the Foundation's mission and his diligence in organizing this golf classic that netted over $ 16,000 for the Foundation's Residence Assistance Fund.

This Fund specifically supports those retired officers of the uniformed services and their spouses of Vinson Hall and Arleigh Burke Pavilion who may have outiived their resources. In this year alone the Assistance Fund will provide over half a million dollars in financial assistance.

If you would like to make a contribution in honor of Tom Rudden, write NMCGRF Development Office, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101."

Here's Grant Rogers' story about carrying the Olympic Torch on its relay through Seattle;

Grant Rogers carrying the Olympic Torch Phyllis Keim sent a note clarifying the Keim's status; Bill Keim is not looking for a nursing home on the West Coast and we're not being forced to sell our Christmas tree farm. But rather, the farm has become such a burden (with no help to be had in this area) that we decided last November to put the farm on the market and look for a "Retirement Village" in the San Diego area where the weather is a lot better than here in Virginia. We chose the Remington Club in Rancho Bernardo and have selected an apartment. So as soon as we sell the farm we'll move to the Remington Club.

Gus Wolfe on his way through Washington called to tell of being on ARLEIGH BURKE the previous day— out of Norfolk. Then he said he'd finalized his plans to move into Patriots Colony, near Williamsburg, in November "It's a two-bedroom, two bath unit, and A.B. Register is also moving into a unit at about the same time. 'Cash' mentioned that Peg Oldfield, Barney Oldfield's former wife had died on 11 May. No details."

Sally Gulick wrote on 14 June: This letter is written on Bob's and my Wedding Anniversary (It's my Valentine's Day letter a few months late.) and is to invite you to celebrate with us, Bob's 80th birthday. Although most of you receiving this invitation live far away—for our sitdown luncheon on the tennis court—some of you may have unused Frequent Flyer miles just waiting for a reason to come to California. If you need sleeping accommodations, please let me know as soon as possible. If you can't come, just remember with my next Valentine letter that you were invited and missed by all. (Are you sufficiently confused at this point?)

Paul Loustaunau, at the June luncheon (see last picture of he and past president George Duncan taken together) told of attending a USNA Alumni Assoc. "Presidents' meeting." This included the Presidents of all Classes from '23 on. He told of Admiral Larson '58 telling about questioning some 500 female Midshipmen in June about being sexu-

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ally harassed and that only three felt that they might have been harassed during their time at the Academy. Paul noted that Ralph Benitez's small book of ethics for the entering Plebes has been formatted and is up for Admiral Larson's approval. The book is to be published by the Class of '39. Paul also reminded that donations to the Alumni Association should be labeled "For the Class of '39 Fund." Donations are needed to refurbish '39's special funds for flowers.

HI George Duncan and Paul Loustaunau

Tut and Bill Fargo at San Diego May Luncheon A few notes, gleaned from my book signing tours: At a tourist shop near Westerly, RI, in talking with a clerk there about my new book Slow Dance to Pearl Harbor, the red-haired lady said that her grandfather had been a Vice Admiral. The woman's great resemblance to Helena Shafroth—who proved to be her mother—pinned down Admiral Jack Shafroth as her grandfather This brought forth pleasant (?) memories of his command of the prison ship REINA MERCEDES at the Boy's School. His command of VAMARIE for some of the sailing races to Bermuda was also noted. Then at Newport, Tom Weschler breezily arrived, along with his stunningly lovely (Carol's words) daughter Kit, in the last seconds of the signing, to announce "I made it." Trina and his one-year odyssey around Europe had just ended. He looked vitally young and healthy—perhaps the best preserved '39er extant, and as enthusiastic as ever.

At a signing in June Ned Beach sat close by me autographing his Scapegoat, an exoneration of Admiral Kimmel that has succeeded in clearing Kimmel of the charge of dereliction in the Peari Harbor disaster At the July '39 Washington luncheon, talk was of the highly successful second generation. Doc Abbot noted that on 29 June the Senate had confirmed Steve Abbot as Commander of the Sixth Fleet—with a third star Hal Gehman, Jr. was nominated to be the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, a full Admiral with four stars! And Tom Fargo gets a third star as Commander Mid-East Force. Then Doc observed diat

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he'd attended the swearing in of his grandson Mathew in the Class of 00 on 2 July. Doc also distributed a flyer on the Med cruise that he's planning for 1997. In effect: Doc Abbot and Bill Houser '42 have combined to organize under an umbrella of "The Old Men's Smoking and Drinking Club" an Eastern Meditertanean cruise aboard the Holland American's MAASDAM, departing Athen 23 May '97 and artiving Rome 4 June '97. Ports of call will be Alexandria, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Rhodes, Palmos, Heraklion (Crete), Navplion and Naples. If interested write to Helen Tate, USAA Cruise Travel, 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288 and ask her to send info on the Eastern Med Cruise. Bing Gillette looked well after his colon surgery as he discussed the latest well-publicized Midshipman scandal. Then he told about his 50th Wedding Anniversary party, hosted by his children. Micky and Bobby Clark attended, enroute to their Great Barrington home from their home in southern Spain. Rachel and Ebby Bell flew up for the occasion and Ebbie recalled how the Gillettes and the Bells used to have weekly poker games. And how on one Friday night, Margalee at 1230 rose from her seat and said "Let's go home, Bing, it's my birthday." At which, Bing said, "Sit back down Margalee and keep playing. Your birthday ended half an hour ago." When Rhythm Moore was queried about attending the National Lacrosse Championship, he said he missed that game for the first time in many years, but that he did see Hopkins beat Maryland in the semis. The special attendee of the day was Herb Kriloff, up from Yarra, Australia to peddle his WWII book. From Brooklyn to the Land of the Dinki Di, his memories of life on PRESTON at the start of WWII. Not to be outdone, Danny Weitzenfeld said he would soon write his memoirs.

From Chicago to Nowhere. Herb was the entertainment and started by saying, "Pay attention to what I'm saying before I forget what my thought was."

(Sound normal?) Herb's talk was an amusing rehash of '39 doings over the past 60 years. Herb was evidendy striking to be a stand-up comic. Danny reminded that the '39 Washington luncheon with wives will be in November. Homecoming on 5 October ruled out an October luncheon "with wives."

Sally Gulick just called to tell about Dottie Hardy's wake at Los Alamitos on 10 July. She died on the 29th of June of pneumonia in Pennsylvania and Dick Zullinger carried her ashes to the West Coast to be buried with her husband Don Hardy's remains. Sally noted that attending Dottie's wake were the McAllisters, Tunnels, Felixs, Gulicks, Neil Harkleroad, Dwight Ness and Marty Ringness.

Dottie was an excellent bridge player, ran duplicate tournaments and was a very special member of the Class, much to be missed.

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of your Class officers has agreed to 'go the route' for another 3 years. It was further agreed that $25,000.00 of die $26,000-1- remaining to our account from the Alumni-held overage of contributions to the Class Archive and Alumni Hall Chairs funds be turned over to the Alumni Association for General Use. These monies are needed to maintain the Projects that have already been given to the Naval Academy.

PALS* (Potomac Area Lunch Survivors) present for lunch following the committee meeting included; Berndtson, Burke, Carpenter, Collins, Desmond, Eckert, Hanley, Rev. Heath, Kronmiller. Montgomery, Muhlenfeld, Newbould, Roseborough, Scott, Seim, Sledge, Stirling, Vickery, Triplett and Winters.

A total of 21.

The Family Forty and our local PALS* lost another of their ladies on Wednesday moming. 12 June 1996. Kay Barton followed her late husband. Ace Barton within eight months to a merciful but peaceful death. She had lost a leg and been seriously ill in the Special Care area of The Fairfax (Retirement Community) in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

On the same day, 12 June—but in Saint Paul, MN, Rosemary Fruechtl followed her late husband, Ed Fruechtl within a year of his 4th of July death in 1995. Your prayers are respectfully requested for all four of these members of the Family Forty.

C A S T I N E CAPER XXVI N E X T YEAR CCXXVII—29 JUNE-13 JULY 1997!

On a lighter note; During the fortnight's fun'nlirolic of CCXXVI the sec'y counted a total of 73 friends, families and survivors of '40 enjoying all or part of the two week period. The weather was pleasantly cool, fussy in spots, but light on the rainstorms, altogether, much better than Washington, DC, or Shanghai.

On Sunday, 23 June, the first day of the '96 Castine Caper, 'earlybird' arrivals spent the afternoon with Marguerite and Ted Rodgers at their larger and newer home above Lake Alamoosook. By Monday afternoon the ranks had swelled to include, besides the Rodgers, 7 Freunds, Kalens, Carpenters, Heimarks, Pattersons, Vickerys, Clagetts, Winters, Sally Bogardus, Betsy Williams and George Kittredge. Dinner that evening was at the beautiful Castine Inn.

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Pres; CAPT William M. Carpenter, USN (Ret.) 1119 Aquia Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Sec'y; CDR Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 418 Tyler Place, Alexandria, VA 22302-3309 WASHINGTON REPORT The Class Executive Committee met on 12 June 1996 at 1100 in the Chafee Room of the Fort Myers O'Club of Arlington, VA. It was agreed that a 3rd amendment to the By-laws of the Class Constitution, permitting an unlimited number of terms in office for the office of President of the Class Association, was now binding. Now all officers may re-run for office as often as their Classmates wish to vote for them. A letter from the Nominations Committee Chairman. Ted Hill will confirm that the present slate

CASTINE CAPER XXVI Castine, Maine - June/July 1996 "COMMODORE" Fritz Freund greets 3 Winters grandchildren at Castine's 4th of July parade: WintersLeigh, Montana and Phoenix (All right, all right...YOU pick names for them!).

In the next few days the ranks would swell to include: 6 Bundys, Swede Carlsons, Pat Champion, Chases, Tab Collins with daughter and son-in-law.

Porters, Gexs, Glennons. Cary Hall, Hayes, Vince Healey, Hemleys, Karches, Karls, Logans ' 4 3 , Newcombs, Margaret Riordan, Sledges, Art Varnum with daughter and grandson, and daughter Wendy Winters with husband and 3 children. The Rodgers also entertained members of their family including daughter Meg and husband.

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spontaneous. Events ranged from bogus money gambling in MMA s VIP Room on "Las Vegas Night" to a I-l- hours luxury bus ride south on US#I to the Samoset Resort in Rockport. The $75/seat dinner at the Samoset included an auction of items donated to raise funds for the MMA. Dinner tickets cost the NA '40 group just $I5/head—and that included the round trip bus ride! Quite a bargain.

CCXXVI - "Las Vegas Night" poker: Freund, Collins, Hemley and Sledge.

With the sec'y riding as navigator. President Bill Carpenter and Commodore Fritz Freund found the time to visit an ailing Rev. Blaine Libbey at the Windward Gardens nursing home in Camden, ME. There they presented Blaine with a large blue-andgold Class Flag—with the '40 crest designed many years ago by Blaine. His wife Mary and sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Stallard, of Hingham, MA, were an important part of the small but warmly human ceremony. Although wheelchair bound, Blaine appeared physically sound and mentally alert. His speech was only slightly impeded. It was evident that he enjoyed the visit.

CCXXVI - Camden, ME - Carpenter and Freund present a Class Flag to Rev. Blaine and Mary Libbey, with Winters hanging on.

Highlighting the sporting events—on Friday, 28 June Marjorie Clagett and Todd Geimer teamed up to win the sailing regatta and trophy.

Congratulations to both! And a close 2nd for Penny Vickery and Foggy N! THE DISTAFF SIDE Heartiest congratulations to Betsy Williams—who drove from Norfolk to Castine...and back to Norfolk! She picked up hitch-hiking Sally Bogardus on the way North, but retumed to Norfolk SOLO! Now, there is a Lady Marine, or a Marine's Lady! Betsy, you are Beautiful!

A note from Marge, widow of Bob Tackaberry, thanks Prez Bill and the Class for sending Polaroids of the inscribed door to Bob's columbarium niche.

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We all owe thanks to the Class of 1937 for installing the Memorial to our 'missing' deceased Alumni. It adds a fine touch of honored history to the entire structure.

trip was planned to Alexandria later in June to check on a possible knee replacement for Sis. (Sec'y NOTE; How about wheels...or a propeller?).

All of the above had little or nothing to do with NEWS FROM HERE AND THERE John's letters to the sec'y. He would rather have you The heartfelt sympathy of the Class goes out to all consider a REUNION IN HAWAII! Well, why not? The PALS* agree that a couple of winter's Ingrid, widowed by the tragic unexpected death of Ed Gillette, Sunday, 16 June 1996. Now that the weeks in the sunshine and frangi-pani of The Islands would be just what the doctor ordered. This year, Class is advancing rapidly into the octogenarian level of longevity it is especially heart-breaking that one they agree, would be on too short notice. It requires of our Classmates who was so robust and in the prime a year's notification at the Hali Koa (PHONE: 1of the 'golden years' should be stilled by an.... acci- 800-367-6027), the dates have to be set, and the posdent! Ed died by drowning when he slipped from a sibility of an INDEPENDENCE/CONSTITUTION inter-isiand rock while river fishing near Redding, CA. He was tour considered. So, WHAT DO YOU THINK? Let always an outstanding athlete. Naval Officer, busi- Bill Carpenter or the sec'y get your input. Hawaii in '97/'98??? Also let John Lacouture know: 5821 nessman and gendeman. We shall miss him.

Another California Classmate, Manley Osborne Williamsburg Landing Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, 804-253-7929. Thank you. of Sunnyvale, is a big booster of the E-mail way of communication. Ozzie states; "...After paying a Phone calls from Bud Newhall in Phoenix, AZ, small monthly fee, one can send messages around and Warren Lowerre of Dallas, TX, brought news the world, almost instantaneously, and free to of further heartbreak in the Family Forty. Bud had boot.. .With just one click you could send an e-mail lost his wife Cathy the morning of 10 July. A series message to every Classmate who is on line...". of illnesses including cancer in the lungs, had weakened her until the heart finally stopped. This was a His e-mail address is: manleyo@aol.com Over in Illinois, Deerfield's Tom Elliott would second setback for Bud. He had previously lost his like to know: "Are Dot and I the newest first-time first wife Elaine, after 31 years of marriage, to a grandparents in our Class? Announcing—Chester pulmonary embolism in 1978. A year and a half later, Thomas Curtis, son of Chris and Nancy Curtis; born after being reintroduced to Cathy with whom he had gone through grammar and high school and one year March 13, 1996, Rochester, NY...".

Meanwhile, in Broadview and Glenview—both, of junior college, they were married. Both then chose Cros Croft reads the reports of a female Naval of- to keep Phoenix as their hometown. ficer now being groomed forTHREE***STARS, and Warren Lowerre reported the previous death of wonders how long it will be before there is a lady Charles Allen Skinner in Denton, TX, on 2 July.

CNO as beautiful as his one-time "Color Girl" Warren and Yvonne, together with Dottie and Paul Bobbie? It's a whole new world, Cros.

Treitel, and Frank Hertel, joined Pat Skinner at Woody Woodside, back home in Slidell, Louisi- Allen's Final Service and interment on 5 July 1996. ana after a session of traveling about the country has Pat's retirement community home address is: Mrs. found that old scrapbooks yield long forgotten CA. Skinner, 3901 Montecito Drive #827, Denton, memories. In his book were a copy of the '40 col- TX 76205. "Floral Farewells", in the name of the umn from the January 1961 Shipmate and newspa- Class, have been sent to both grieving homes. Your per clippings from September 1945 issues of the New notes of sympathy, of course, always help. 01' CowYork Herald Tribune and the NY World Telegram. poke Frank Hertel, who also has a cottage in the The '40 column, by then "Cort. Sec'y. LCol G.G. same retirement community, #619, has been confined Williams, USMC" included just two items: one con- to his quarters, on oxygen because of reciuring pneucerning the appointment of the late J.C. Smith as monia, and couldn't attend Allen's Final Service. director of Chrysler Corporations Advanced Projects However he has kept in touch with Pat Skinner by Organization; the other concerning Woodie's ap- phone. Put Frank on your prayer list, too. pointment as marketing manager of General THE SECRETARY'S CORNER Electric's Instrument Department. The newspaper Your views concerning the re-selection for another clips both reported the POW story of the late 3 years' term of your present slate of Class officers Gaylord "Buck" Buchanan hiding a home-made have been duly noted as "affirmative," and the balradio in his wooden leg while a prisoner. Now lots will be in the mail soon.

Woodie has both Bill Carpenter and the sec'y hopDid you see the "Mail Boat" letter from Terry ping about—trying to operate a 4-lens, 3D camera McGillicuddy on page 13 of the June 96 Shipmate"! at Class events. Some taskmaster!

The sec'y can verify Terry s claim of crossing the In the July/August Shipmate you learned of the country from Baltimore to Seattie by rental car durnew May '96 Williamsburg address for newlyweds ing mid'n summer leaves in under 72 hours. Hank Sis and John Lacouture. Their real peregrinations Lee Vaughan, Sam Edelstein and the sec'y went commenced earlier in the year when they retumed that route in the summer of '37, 70 1/2 hours, infrom a trip to Hawaii. In April John attended the cluding one tire blowout and a crash. "Them were Golden Eagles Reunion in Orlando. Then, back to the Days!" Then, on Page 15 of the same issue, John Alexandria to fly with Sis to the wedding of John Lacouture researches an "All USNA Family."

Refo's attorney-daughter to another attorney in PhoeWe would like to distribute another Class Roster nix. Several days of revelry. Then, a few days' visit before the end of this year. There have been a lot of with JL daughter in Santa Fe. Sis then headed Al- area code telephone changes. Now, Please Notify exandria-ward for sale and settlement of Old Town The Sec'y If Your Address Has Been Changed home; JL continued on to Pensacola for the Naval Since 1994. Do it Now! Thank you.

Aviation Symposium in May. After completing the The sec'y humbly begs your pardon if he has, in business of getting the late, great Admiral Arleigh his enthusiasm, led you to believe that the CASTINE Burke '23 scheduled for induction into their Naval CAPERS are just a wee bit this side of Heaven. They Aviation's Hall of Honor of Fame in the Pensacola are not! During this latest CCXXVI, the Town of Museum in 1998 (at the next biannual induction), Castine's 4th of July fireworks display was postponed John headed for Alexandria and Sis to pack and move to Friday 5 July! Why? Because "Downeast Maine" to Williamsburg. On 27 May they went to Newport was blanketed by FOG! and the Naval War College for the dedication of a And newly installed security precautions at MMA Memorial to CAPT Arthur Damon, a good friend of plus your sec'y's documented absent-mindedness— John's; hence to Nantucket to open their summer left some "Caperers" temporarily (a very long t-ecottage, and home to Williamsburg on 15 June. A m-p-o-r-a-r-i-l-y!) locked out of their rooms; and

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octogenarians RANTING at one another in the night.

My sincere apology Cary. Still— * * * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! * * * *

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Chmn & Sec'y; CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 5610 Wisconsin Avenue, Apt # 1409 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4419 301-215-7532 Last Spring, Emily and Lou Davis's daughter, Cynthia Gersony, was kidnapped by Contra rebels in the northeastern jungles of Nicaragua. At the time, she and her husband were serving in Nicaragua as observers for the general election. They were independent contractors for the U. S. Agency for International Development and had only been married four years. A day after the kidnapping, she and her driver were released unharmed. A rescue team led by the Organization of American States negotiated for her release. Over the years, Cynthia has helped war victims in Rwanda and Bosnia. She was helping Palestinians rebuild homes along the Gaza Strip when Prime Minister Yitzak Rabin was assassinated.

It goes without saying that Emily and Lou were delighted at the good outcome.

In June I was honored to attend a retirement ceremony at the Naval Academy sponsored by the Class of 1966 in honor of ten of their Classmates who were retiring and among whom was CAPT Thomas E. Blount, Jr. The impressive ceremony was conducted in Mem Hall which was filled with families and friends. Each retiree as well as the '66 flag officers who attended were piped aboard. VADM Charles Minter '37 and RADM Sheldon Kinney '41 were honored guests. Charley was the Commandant when '66 entered the Naval Academy and Sheldon was his relief The entire ceremony impressed me as a splendid way to honor these fine individuals who had served the Navy so well for so long. The Naval Academy band provided stirting background music.

Bettie and Vic Blandin have moved into a retirement community near their daughter, Stephanie, and the Blandins' six grandchildren. Vic says he'll probably end up being the van driver for the soccer team unless he can talk them all into playing lacrosse.

Bettie and Vic will be close enough to continue coming to our Yacht Club affairs in Annapolis as well as other Washington events.

In June, as a member of Congresswoman Morella's Academy Review Board, I attended a reception that she gives annually for the current year's graduates of her district in Maryland from the Service Academies and for those who have received appointments for entry this year. It was an impressive group, especially tiiis year's graduates, and I enjoyed meeting all of them.

Later in June, I took my family—daughter, son, son-in-law and granddaughter (8)—on a week-long barge trip in France through the wine country of Burgundy. Three other friends helped fill the barge.

We assembled in Paris and then boarded the comfortable and commodious barge near the small town of Chateauneuf which is west of Dijon, the mustard place. The first five days we cruised the Burgundy Canal through innumerable locks of which a few had rather good-looking lock tenders whom the males were always glad to help swing the gates. We stopped at several wineries and got to taste some wines that would be unaffordable in the U.S. The food aboard the barge was outstanding and we had at least two wines with lunch and dinner. A walking path ran

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Victor Delano, Jahnigs, Harvey Delano II continuously along the canal so there was a lot of walking and bike riding to offset the food and wine.

Nevertheless, I am sure that we all put on pounds.

On the next to last day, we reached the Saone River and cruised up the river in beautiful sunlight to the end of our cruise at the small town of Gray, northeast of Dijon. We disembarked the next day and returned to Paris where lengthy walking was continued in order to try to offset more great food. If you ever want a wonderful vacation, a barge trip is spectacular and they come in all sizes, prices and locations. My 8-year old granddaughter thoroughly enjoyed both the barge and Paris. From this experience, I would say that 5-6 years is about the cut-off and my 3-year old grandson missed the cut. He would probably have had to spend the barge cruise in a life jacket and the food would likely have been too rich.

My granddaughter learned to eat duck and it is now her favorite food! The whole thing was an unforgettable experience.

And now here are the September birthdays which need celebrating after a long, hot Summer; Baughan, Bienvenu, Boyd, Brandt, Byrd, Cagle, Calhoun, Crommelin, Davenport, Fields, Gaddis, Grabowsky, Hunt, Lemos, Rowse, Simons, Spritzen, Strum, Taber, Warner, Werth and Whitaker. If you are too tired to beat the gong, toast them with a sparkling glass. I did my share in Burgundy!

This is the difficult part of our column because I have to report the loss of two more Classmates. After what I understand was a long illness, Robby Robertson died at home in June. His ashes were scattered over the Gulf of Mexico. To his widow, Fran, go our deep condolences at this difficult time.

Robby was a Hellcat we shall all remember. Also in June, we lost Andy Ball who succumbed after a long and valiant fight with cancer Andy and I arrived as Plebes about the same day so our Plebe Summer rooms were close together and we became good friends. I know I shall miss him just as all of you will. To his widow, Frances, and Andy's two surviving sons, Andrew Jr., and Walter, I send the Class's sympathy and understanding in a loss that we share.

The services for Andy were private but those wish may make memorials to Friends of Caroline Hospice, PO. Box 1686, Beaufort, SC 29901.

Here are some roster changes: Bettie and Vic Blandin, 4100 Well Spring Drive, Apt. 122, Greensboro NC 27410. phone 91 o''-288-8979; Jane and John Doherty's new phone number is 703-404-4241; the new area code for Fran Robertson is 352.

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue!

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Pres: CAPT Max Duncan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; R. S. Day, CLU 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church , VA 22043-3052 Trilby and Max Duncan were guests on a delightful trip to Alaska cruising the Inside Passage on MS NOORDAM courtesy of his skipper in WWII, Gene Fluckey '35, in BARB. Gene took eighteen Shipmates and their wives on the cruise with proceeds from his book Thunder Below. They extended the trip with a tour of Fairbanks, Denali and Anchorage.

Photo taken in College Fiord oft Prince William Sound.

Layton Allen was part of a 2nd Batt mini-reunion With Harry Kelley at his home in Herndon, Virginia, celebrating Harry's departure on the 7th for his annual summer excursion to the Adirondacks.

Harty has been recovering from a pinched nerve in his knee which has kept him nearly housebound for most of the year, so his decision to make the trek was deserving of a celebration. Frank O'Brien drove Frank Andrews, Mac MacKown, Frank Carter, and Layton from Annapolis to Herndon for a luncheon at Ruby Tuesday's.

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Pres; CAPT E. A. Robie, USN (Ret) 220 Lookout Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-757-5773 Sec'y; CAPT "Jack" Van Ness, Jr., USN (Ret.) 7108 Broxburn Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817 301-320-4564

Layton Allen, Frank Andrews, Mac MacKown, Frank Carter, Harry Kelley, Frank O'Brien, and Shirley Kelley As soon as Harry was setded in his summer digs, Shirley took off for a barge trip through the French countryside, and Harty is now enjoying life on his own. Son Kevin joined him for the 4th of July holiday and a round of restaurant meals to supplement Harry's usual frozen dinners. The neighbors keep a close watch on Harty's well-being, as they have for years. He has discarded his leg brace and except for being extra careful in maneuvering his walker over the pine needles outdoors feels he is really making great progress and is holding on to his room reservation for the 55th to see how things develop. No decision had been made about getting together for the annual luncheon at Blue Mountain Lake with Vince Koehler, Gene Madden, and Sonny Backus.

The loss of the co-host. Bob Knight, eliminated the challenge of the traditional golf tournament as an added attraction. We'll have to wait for a future report on the summer festivities.

Bill Houser and Doc Abbot '39, have combined their talents to organize, under the umbrella of "The Old Men's Smoking and Drinking Club," an Eastern Meditertanean cruise aboard Holland America's MAASDAN. They will depart Athens on 23 May 1997, and return to Rome on 4 June. Ports of call will include Alexandria, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Rhodes, Palmos, Heraklion (Crete), Navplion, and Naples. If you are interested in joining the Club (no iniation fee), write to "Holly Tate, U S A A Cruise Travel, 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78288." and ask her to send the information on the Eastern Med Cruise.

As of I July, George Gardes had forsaken his Columbus, Ohio, home in favor of a move to 1963 Overbrooke Way, Austell, GA 30001-1123; phone 770-819-7442.

"C.C." Senn wrote to advise the Class that his beloved Betty had passed away on 2 June 1996 in Athens, Tennessee. Betty had been plagued with severe arthritis and had undergone many major operations which finally overtaxed here heart. She had been active in her church and the community and will be sorely missed by her family and all who knew her.

The saga of the J. D. Smalls continued to unfold with their latest adventure, capturing a "Taste of England," with a stop at Stonehenge in May. They hit a number of spots in England, Wales, and Scotland albeit confronted with miserable weather most of the time. They have concluded that Spring is not the best time to visit the lands of Braveheart, Sherlock Holmes, or the Barmaid of Wales.

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J. D. and Peggy Small at Stonehenge Rip Reeves dropped me a brief note on the occasion of Bob Knight's passing as he and Melba had visited Hope and Bob in January just before the latter were to leave on their first anniversary cruise.

Rip was happy to report that all of his systems are GO! Hope Knight is remaining in their Savannah home for the present. She wrote that in the short time they had had together. Bob had left her with a bundle of wonderful memories which will sustain her as she adjusts to her new life without him. He was a wonderful person, happy, kind, and generous and always concerned for others. She marveled that he had never said an unkind word about anyone.

Bill Pugh lost his fight with cancer and slipped quiedy away on the afternoon of 7 July 1996. Ever the quiet gentleman, very few knew that he was so ill. Although we had not seen him at Class functions in some time, we knew that he devoted himself to his family and home so his absence was not particularly a cause for concern. Services were scheduled for 19 July at the Fort Myer Chapel with burial at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Our love and sympathy goes out to Doris and the family. [Ed. note: see "Last Call"...Dale]

Stepping Off on the Right Foot: As I relieve Bill Kirkland, I realize how important this assignment is. This is your column; it is about you; it helps to bind our Class together. As Cortesponding Secretary, I merely assemble the news for you, but receiving the news from you is essential. So keep those cards, letters and photos flowing in, and I'll do the best I can to put everything together so that the Class has an interesting and informative column.

Farewell, Joe Lovington: Joe Lovington's death was reported in March, and recently from Ed Cummings came the following; On April 26 Joe Lovington's ashes were laid to rest with one of his children, a daughter lost in childhood, at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA. Joe's widow, Inez, had flown from Virginia with daughter Laura. Son Mark drove down from Sacramento; son Todd flew in from Olympia, WA. Family members included grandchildren, and Joe's brother from nearby Marin. Friends and Classmates were present, including Ethyl and Ed Cummings; Mare Harnish with daughter Kay; and Cay and Joe Drachnick.

Joe Drachnik, who had crossed paths with Joe Lovington several times during their active duty careers, related Joe Lovington's success in the Navy, as well as some interesting stories when the two of them saw each other in years past. It was a brief but moving ceremony on one of those bright, clear Bay Area days.

Luncheon at Little Campus: Our Annapolis Classmates meet at 1130 on the second Tuesday of every month at the Little Campus for lunch, and the exchange of all sorts of important information. They extend a cordial invitation to all classmates in the area to join them, (but you must pay for your own lunch, of course).

Attending one or both of the lunches on II June and 9 July were the following "regulars": Bill Busik, Bob Adrian, Reuben Woodall, Ed Robie, Jack Logan, Bud Carter, Det Detweiler, Jim Oliver, Wes Burnett, Bernie Frese, Dick Lazenby, Joe Schmidt, John Dudley, Dan Karcher, Bemie Moulton, and our honorary Classmate, His Honor, Mayor Al Hopkins of Annapolis.

What the Sword Presentation Meant: You have read in the July issue of the presentation on 1 May by John Shepherd of his sword to Company Commander of the Third Company (which we sponsor). On 17 May the following letter was received from Company Commander J. K. Meiners '96 (now 2nd Lieutenant Meiners of the Marine Corps): The Sword Presentation Ceremony was a blessing for both generations of graduates from our shared institution. We, as current Midshipmen, were given a true example of dedication, loyalty, and genuine concern by the Class of 1943 and their guests. CAPT Shepherd's sword, his remarks conceming the service of fellow classmates and their experiences, and the honor of having members of the Class of 1943 and their guests attend the event gave us, as future graduates, a concrete example of how important it is to continue to support and care for the Academy and its future. It is our hope that the exposure gained during this time allowed you, the Class of 1943, the opportunity to see that the Naval Academy is alive and well. Mistakes of a few are not a true indication of how this institution is operating overall. We hope that our own actions

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mirror well the tradition of excellence as exemplified by previous Classes, and that we will serve both the Academy and the Nation in good stead in the years to come.

Just as Snappy as the Marine Silent Drill Team: The City of Annapolis holds an annual Memorial Day Parade, and this year, when our honorary Classmate, Mayor Hopkins, indicated that he needed some help, what would have been more appropriate than the Class of 1943 stepping forward to assist His Honor?

So on a rainy 27 May seven of our stalwarts found themselves clad in raincoats and umbrellas plodding soggily around Church Circle and down Main Street behind the Naval Academy Band, other veterans.

Brownies, Boy Scouts, and stray dogs. Two classmates, hurting a bit from injuries, rode in a car behind, ready to pick up those who came up lame or out of breath. Fortunately there were none of these.

The participants were: Wes Burnett, Bill Busik, Det Detweiler, Fred Fearnow, Les Heselton, Dave Holmes, Dan Karcher, Jack Logan, and Ed Robie.

Upon arrival at the City Dock they found to their disgust that the bars hadn't opened yet. All were home and dry by noon.

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From Bermuda the Busiks joined Carol and Doc Blanchard '56, and Libby Blanchard Fertari (Tony Ferrari '87) for more sun and fun in Hilton Head, SC. Marching right along, more or less in step How Do They Arrange Such Entertainment?: Again this year Eleanor and Dick Lazenby held their spring social—"Blue Angels Barbecue"—at their beautiful home on the Severn. Once again; marvelous food; glorious weather; many, many friends; and a flight demonstration by the Navy's Own "Blue Angels." Your roving photographer, Hal Kauffman, took these photographs.

Thank You! Your support made the ArmelLeftwich Visitor Center possible!

Shirley Hunt, Det Detweiler, Mariella Oliver and Dan Hunt

Gathering for the March—from the left: Dan Karcher, Jack Logan, Fred Feamow, Dave Holmes. Bill Busik. Det Detweiler

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Ginny and Bill Busik '43, Libby Blanchard Ferrari (Tony Ferrari '87), and Carol and Doc Blanchard '56.

Then, to complete the triangle, back to Annapolis to celebrate Jim Oliver's 75th Birthday with a group of friends.

Marijo Oliver Heyworth. ADM Chuck Larson '58; George Grkovic '43; Bill Busik '43: and Jim Oliver '43.

From Ras Rasmussen in Florida; Since my last retirement from Lycoming Division of AVCO Corporation in 1983, Nell and I have settled at Timber Pines, a US Homes Golf Resort with three golf courses, ten tennis courts, two bocce courts, two square miles of walled property for over 3400 single family dwellings, and much, much more, including a country club and performing arts center. I play golf and go fishing in my boat, while Nell plays bridge and enjoys camaraderie at 'lun-

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cheons with the girls.' We could not be happier with all the amenities and easy lifestyle.

During the winter months we have occasional visitors from the Class—just about every year we get together with Patty and Ed Robie, Swede Hansen, and Doris and Bud Carter. Nell's sister.

Alba, from Australia, is a recent visitor We are near Weeki Wachee Mermaids and only 20 miles west of 1-75.

Nell and I celebrate our 50th Anniversary in September with a trip to Ireland, since we didn't see it all last time. Perhaps I will see some of the little Leprechauns this time.

R a s sent a p i c t u r e of himself and N e l l , taken ins i d e t h e i r p o o l e n c l o s u r e o n # 1 1 of t h e " H i l l s C o u r s e , " with special screens to protect from t h o s e errant golf b a l l s !

Ras and Nell Rasmussen Nell and R a s ; O u r class sends its c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s and best w i s h e s for m a n y m o r e h a p p y and healthy years to c o m e !

F r o m G i n n y a n d M i k e C l e m e n s in Bel Air, California: G i n n y w r o t e about a Sun Viking cruise this past spring to such far-away p l a c e s as; S i n g a p o r e , H o n g K o n g , T h a i l a n d , S a i g o n , D a N a n g , and C a n t o n .

M o u z a and B u d Z u m w a l t h o s t e d the cruise, with G i n n y and M i k e C l e m e n s and Jean and P e t e Fisler a m o n g the p a s s e n g e r s .

F r o m L e e S c h e r e r in S a n D i e g o : A Spring Fling was held last month in Santa Barbara of our over-the-hill group. The usual group was hearty if not as hale as a few years back. Among us there had been five hip operations. The group consists of Maryann and Dewey Struble, Kitty and Ed Dankworth, Pat and Dale Cox, and Sheryn and Lee Scherer. Jerry King, Yale '42, and his wife Annette also join us. As Sheryn put it on arrival: "Here we are to fight World War II again!" We took over most of a great Bed and Breakfast place. It's not clear that they want us back. This is the key reason why we go to a different place each spring.

Here in San Diego we have a group of Classmates who get together several times a year for somebody's 75th birthday, golden anniversary, or Army/Navy game. Usual attendees consist of Classmates Fenton Smith. Ralph Hanson, George Meyer, Hal Woodson, Bill Racette, John Nichols, Chuck Merz, Dick Law, Miles Finley and Lee Scherer, with spouses. Also widows of George Klauer and Art Emerson. Others who are seen less often include Ray Peet, Bart Connolly, Joe Devlin, John Quirk, Ham Ries, and spouses, and Pat Holmquist, widow of Carl Holmquist. Jack Barrett's son and family are here in San Diego and he comes down from Washington State frequently to visit.

Sheryn and I are doing well. After I left the Kennedy Space Center, I received an offer to set up the commercial space effort of General Dynamics here. I retired in 1989 and General Dynamics asked me to continue as a consultant. My annual contract kept getting renewed as Martin Marietta bought the General Dynamics Space Systems Division and then as Lockheed and Martin merged.

I'm still at it but my hours keep decreasing at about the same rate my golf score increases. I'm still playing tennis but only resemblance to 50 years ago is that the balls are about the same size. I just keep remembering the old saying "Don't complain about getting old, some people don't have that option."

My kids are dispersed as follows: Michael and Tracy are here in San Diego, Bill is in the Los Angeles area, and Candy still in Annapolis. They have blessed us with nine grandchildren, five of whom are here in California and 5 years old or less! Family gatherings are noisy.

F r o m L a r r y K u r t z of P u n t a G o r d a , F L a n d Beech Mountain, N C : As I look back over the years since we took departure from the shores of the Severn and went out to our ships and stations 54 years ago to do our

part in the war, then pursued our various careers after the war, I wonder where all of the good old days went. So many of our Classmates were lost in World War II and among those who survived, many have had spectacular achievements both in the Navy on active duty and in the business and scientific worlds. We can well be proud of '43—a great Class!

In retrospect, I truly miss those good friends who were lost in the War or who later seemed to die untimely deaths after retirement.

In my 32 years of service (and yes, the Academy is included) all were interesting years—even WW II, Korea, and Vietnam. My Naval career was somewhat less than spectacular, but it was fun!

Here's that ensign reporting aboard the old fourstack destroyer converted to a mine sweeper (HOPKINS - DMS-13) just three days before we invaded the Solomon Islands, and being assigned to the after gun station (this is where all the stack gas go). When the old 3" 50 gun couldn't shoot down the Japanese torpedo plane boring in on us, he picked up an outdated Lewis machine gun, managed to get that enemy before he got us. I still didn't know what was going on.

From HOPKINS it was to another 'tin can', CASSIN YOUNG, for more of the same, but it was Saipan this time. I got called for flight training and ended up in Iowa in midwinter where my nose got frozen twice. Surviving this, it was on to night fighter flying the old F6F-5N, and back out to the Pacific doing night work off carriers. No 'black ace' here though; the others got to 'em first.

Peace time set in and it was time to get on with the future. A tour at Patuxent (Flight Test), then to PG training in guided missiles. Now this really got me into trouble. I ended up in Korea as OinC of the Navy's first Guided Missile Unit (GMU-90), flying assault drones into bridges, dams, and train tunnels, using television and radio control. From here it was to the REGULUS program, working with those great submariners and their sub-launched missiles.

Washington duty found me in at the Pentagon— DOD (Naval Advisor to the Director of Guided Missiles and ARPA). Managing to escape this after four long years, fortune smiled and I got back to sea again on TICONDEROGA. This was too good to last and I ended up at the NAVWARCOL Newport, then on to CINCLANT staff as Special Plans O f ficer. Along came the Cuban Missile Crisis, and we all know what happened there. Then came the most satisfying job of all, CO of the Navy's Satellite Navigation Systems that served 72 nations while providing precise navigation for our Polaris boats.

What was next? Japanese language school followed by three and a half years in Japan as Defense Attache. This was fun? When they sent me back to the Pentagon (DIA), I decided it was time to cash in the chips and put (Ret.) after my name.

Besides, my mother was calling for help in Ireland to keep the trustees from giving the estate away. Off to The Old Sod for the next five years where my destiny was waiting in the form of a very lovely Irish girl. Got married, built a boat, settled the estate, and sailed for the Caribbean, bride and all.

After three years sailing about the islands, building a house, and eventually finding the "rock too small," sold the house, and came to Florida where I was silly enough to take on the job of Commodore in the Isles Yacht Club. But I did do something useful and took on the job of President of our local chapter of the Retired Officers Association.

Now it's the real life. We spend our days banging the little white spheres towards those elusive holes with the flags sticking out!

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Cruising To Those Exotic Places. Front Row: Mouza and Bud Zumwalt. Second Row: Ginny Clements Mike Clements, Jean Fisler, Pete Fisler

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Jill and Larry Kurtz enjoying The Good Life.

Change Of Address: Claudia (Mrs. Howard M.) Estes, Jr. '50 has moved from Alexandria to Indian River Colony Club, 1820 Independence Avenue, Melbourne, Florida, 32940. Claudia is the widow of classmate Robert S. "Pappy" Adams.

Classmates on Internet?: There are many indications that those who are on the Internet are able to communicate more quickly and efficiently than the rest of us who are not "Internet-capable." So it is your Corresponding Secretary's intention to get moving and get on the Internet.

But, in the meantime, (and because it will take more time than usual as 1 am a "slow learner") how about those already on the Internet sending me your Internet address? I will run these in a future column for all of our use.

The Lost Platoon: There still are a number of our Classmates with whom we have lost contact. If you have a "lost" Classmate with whom you would like to reestablish communications, let me know. Perhaps by publishing that person's name, and any clues you might have as to his location, we might be able to locate him.

Hoping to hear from you on this.

What About Lunch?: 1. Our Annapolis Classmates meet at 1130 on the second Tuesday of each month at the Little Campus.

All Classmates are most welcome. Just show up.

2. The Washington Chapter of the Alumni Association meet at 1130 on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, September through May, at the Fort Myers Officers Ciub. 30 minutes of socializing; then lunch; then always an interesting speaker. Call 703-5321050 for details, but if all else fails, just come ahead.

You are never turned away.

Class Dinner-Dance At The 1996 Homecoming: Our Class 1996 Homecoming dinner/dance will be held on 5 October 1996, after the Duke football game at the Point Lookout Room of Loews Annapolis Hotel on West Street. Mariella and Jim Oliver are in charge and will have a flyer in the mail shortly for those Classmates on the East Coast. Classmates wishing to attend who do not receive a flyer should call Jim Oliver 410-267-0784 or Ed Robie 410-7575773.

Hal Kauffman, Chairman of our 55th Reunion, has formed a committee and will have the tentative schedule and other information in the mail before the end of July. Dates for this major reunion are 14, 15, and 16 November 1997. Let's make this reunion a well attended one—plan ahead now.

Major Stones Coming Up in Future Columns; — Tom Smith: "Getting to Fort Lauderdale the long way" — Warren Grosseta: "Sleeping under blankets all Summer" — Gus Brady: "Living the good life in New England" — John Harrell: "Still Flying, and Instrument Rated" — Chuck Pendleton; "From Maui to JAX" — Bill Patterson: "Navy Flying to Working for Contractors to 'Patterson Properties' "

— Ed Dankworth; "Busy Days in California" and more, including two great pictures from Phil Hambsch...

President's Corner: Many thanks to the outgoing members of our Board, i.e.. Ed Kerr, President: Frank Reh and John Harrell, Directors, who have served our Class so well andfaithfully over the last three years. Two major highlights during this period were the 52 1/ 2 Reunion al Ponte Vedra. Florida, and our highly visible class project—the Compass Rose Plaza dedicated 19 June 1995. It is here that our Class Crest shines daily and the light beam flashes 4-3 in darkness. Once again, our heartfelt thanks and a WELL DONE Io the outgoing Board members.

The recent spate ofproblems at the Naval Academy has placed a dark cloud over our alma mater.

It is my current understanding thai Admiral Larson will have an article in this September issue of Shipmate which will recap the problems and put them in their proper perspective. This will be under the title of "Superintendent's Call" and 1 urge everyone to read it. Those of us in the WashingtonAnnapolis area are fully aware of the problems and corrective actions being taken. We recognize how fortunate we are to have Admiral Larson as our Superintendent at this critical lime.

He is doing an outstanding job and has the backing of all Alumni in this vicinity.

Last but not least. Bill Kirtland, our outgoing Corresponding Secretary, is to be commended and thanked for his faithful service over the past three years—a hearty well done!! /s/ Ed Robie Listening Out: Keep those cards and letters and photos flowing in, folks. Please keep in mind that this is YOUR column, and YOUR input is essential.

And I'm signing off using a phrase suggested by Classmate Al Hall:

"That's '43 for Today!"

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Pres; CAPT Henry S. Barbour, USN (Ret.) Annapolis Rep; CAPT Jack E. Godfrey, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT Wynn V. Whidden, USN (Ret.) 6156 Loch Raven Drive, McLean , VA 22101-3132

cier Bay in the GOLDEN PRINCESS.

Liebers and Deprezs at sea Jack Reynolds reported that he and Daloris had the privilege of being with Lois and Fritz Rau a couple of times in April while the Raus spent a week at the Laurence Welk resort north of Escondido. Fritz and Lois both looked great. The photo Jack sent is of Fritz and him after a pleasant round of golf at a local course. Jack said that they see Peg and Lynde McCormick at various social functions and Lynde is presently on a motorcycle tour of Canada. The Reynolds celebrated their 50th with a trip through Hawaii and a nostalgic trip out to Hong Kong and Macau. On their return Daloris had her right knee replaced. Therapy during recovery re-energized an old bonespur in her foot, complicating full recovery—the knee is doing well but the foot prevents full mobility. They are staying close to home but looking forward to the big "55th".

MAIL BAG "Snuffy" Jackson was afraid we did not have his current address, which, for the information of one and all, is: 3400 Hadfield Greene, Sarasota, FL 345235. He reported a mini-reunion held there in April which was attended by Sue and Ed Mallick, Ginny and Bill Knull as well as Annadele and Snuffy.

They visited the beautiful vacation home of the KnuUs on Manasota Beach. The next day the three couples had lunch with the USNA Alumni Group of that area. The photo is of the three healthy looking guys, Willy Knull, Ed Mallick, and Snuffy Jackson.

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Dick Deprez's wife. Bee, wrote that a chance meeting in April when boarding the ship GOLDEN PRINCESS in Osaka, Japan, led to a reunion of old friends and Classmates, Bese and Jim Lieber, and Bee and Dick. The cruise included port calls at Hiroshima, Pusan, Vladivostak, and a five-day crossing to the Aleutians and Alaska. A fun reunion and great cruise—then back to Kansas City for the Liebers and San Diego for the Deprezs. The Happy foursome was snapped together while crossing Gla-

Rau and Reynolds relax "Old Faithful" Bill Burlin let us know that he and Peg flew out to Sacramento to attend the graduation of their son, John (age 42), from CSUS with a BS in Management Information Systems. This capped eight years of working full time while going to school to get his degree. He now works for Electronic Data Systems and is doing well. After three days in Sacramento, the Burlins drove to Sonora to visit Alice and Jolly Dwyer in their beautiful 4000 square foot home at the 2500 foot level in the foothills of the Siertas. They also have a cabin at the 8500 foot level, which was still snowed in. The photo, taken by Peg, shows Jolly and Alice with Bill at the Dwyer home in Sonora. Bill was in the Washington area in midJune and called your old secretary, who was still in

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the recovery stage following a left hip replacement.

Because of that and Melissa's back problem, we were not able to rendezvous.

Dwyers with Burlin Les Landes sent in a joyous announcement of his marriage to Mary Schock on 20 April at home with only the family and close friends in attendance. The ceremony was followed by cocktails and luncheon, also at home. The photo shows the happy couple relaxing after the strenuous effort of cutting the wedding cake.

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue!

Adamsons and Apples An inquiry came from H.L. "Tiny" Atkinson ( formerly '44 member and graduate of '45) to help locate the widow of Warren Raber. Warten and Tiny were shipmates in YOUNG (DD-58 ) on that fateful day of 10 November 1944 when MOUNT HOOD ex-

Mary and Les Landes " Rojo" and Lyn Adamson had a 3-week visit to the West coast in late May and early June. They stayed with Katty and Jack Christman and enjoyed their Palos Verdes Estates golf course. They also played three rounds at Morgan's Run Resort at Rancho Santa Fe. They also visited Pat and Bob Apple at Rancho Mirage where they played the "Arnold Palmer Eighteen" at his Mission Hills Country Club in 107 degree heat. In the evening Lois and Blackie Blackburn were Apple's guests at the club.

Before returning home the Adamsons visited with K.J. and Mrs. Christopher ('48A) in San Diego.

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ploded in Manus Harbor Warten had just relieved Tiny as in-port OOD to allow Tiny to deliver work requests to the destroyer tender Wanen was hit and killed by debris from the gigantic explosion of HOOD, and Tiny lives with the vivid memory of his fateful delivery at the expense of Warten's life. Unfortunately, we were not able to assist in locating Mrs. Raber Neither the Class of '44 nor the Alumni Association has any record of a widow left by Warten.

IN MEMORY Glen Stewart sent notification that Classmate James J. Lowery died in Washington, NC, on 9 June 1996 after a long struggle with a number of operations, succumbing to metastasized cancer, finally.

Funeral services were held in St. Peter's Episcopal Church and burial was in Oakdale Cemetery with military rites and a Marine honor guard. After his retirement from the Navy, Jim spent a number of years at East Carolina University, shepherding it through the greatest period of growth in its history before his retirement as the university's Operation Officer in 1988. We extend our sympathy to Jim's widow, Joan, and the entire family on the occasion of their great loss.

Joe Patterson's beloved wife, Virginia Lee Curtis Patterson died on 29 May 1996 from respiratory arrest resulting from lung cancer at her home in Williamsburg, VA. At her memorial service in the Willamsburg Methodist Church on 4 June, her daughter. Shannon, sang "Amazing Grace" and the Navy Hymn, "Eternal Father Strong to Save." Daughter Linda rendered a beautiful tribute to her mother, whom the whole family considered a very special lady. Joe quoted from Gin's obituary, "Gin had a breezy familiarity with the world through her travels with Joe and was glad that for this last journey she did not have to pack." We send condolences to Joe and the family.

SECRETARY'S CORNER Tailgating at home football games will take place in the usual corner of the stadium parking lot this year again. See you there!... WVW.

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Pres; CAPT Dick Wilson, USN (Ret.) 7727 Viceroy St., W. Springfield, VA 22151-2730 703-569-4481 Cort. Sec'y; CAPT Dutch Schuiz, USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Ariington, VA 22207 703-536-7156 The real question for me as I draft this column is: Am I waiting for Godot or am I waiting for "Big Bertha" to snuff out the power to my 1975 SCM electric typewriter? The curtent East Coast Hurricane is heading North.

But, on with the Class News. Dick Wilson has assured me that everything you wanted to know about our 1996 Homecoming at Annapolis on 5 October 1996 can be found in his July Newsletter to the Class.

He indicated that artangements would be similar to last year when we gathered at the charming Providence Community Center for a catered spaghetti dinner supplemented by an ample attitude adjustment period and rich desserts. We completely filled the place and it was much more hospitable than the formal banquet room of a major hotel. We shall see, nothing is firm at this writing on 12 July.

Another event for your calendar is the annual golf outing at Haymarket on Wednesday, 25 September.

Non-golfers Janie and I relish the ambiance of the Evergreen Country Club for dinner after we settle in at the nearby Marriott Court for the night.

Our monthly luncheons at Ft. Myer will resume this month on the second Tuesday. Since I spend 3060 days reading every word in each issue of Shipmate, I am well aware of the locations the various USNA Classes gather for monthly luncheons and I believe that Ft. Myer Officers Club gives us as good a deal as we can get in this area. When you look at our attendance figures, you will note that we always have between 43 and 48 Classmates attending each luncheon. So, you know we must be doing something right although Al Blackburn says that we are not always in the black.

Swede Hanson of the 13th Company had some sad news of a 13th Company non-grad; Ed Redden passed away on 28 May from a heart attack. He had previously undergone by-pass surgery.. . He was a member of the Anaheim, California Seniors Golf and after a group breakfast, he teed off on the 1 st hole and collapsed. He had retired from the legal profession about four years ago...

Notes from the Twenty-First Company Ever since this portion of the '45 column was established in recognition of our "21st Company," I have never had to worty about input, you guys are really great!! So, when Elizabeth Gillett sent me a fine foto with news, I want to share it with you. (The Rev. Elizabeth R.H. Gillett is the spouse of the Rev. Robert N. Davis of Hamilton, New York). Elizabeth writes; Since you almost never get news of Bob for Shipmate. I thought that I'd send you some since you'll never get it from him... From January through April, I was on a four-month sabbatical from my parish. I studied Celtic spirituality in Ireland and Wales and was fortunate that Bob was able to go with me. While we were in Ireland, we rented a house in Glendalough, County Wicklow. which is just an hour and a half drive from Dublin... While I was studying with a tutor. Bob was thrilled to be able to trace his grandfather Quinn back to Noury in Northern Ireland... We both enjoyed Dublin a great deal. We also visited many holy Celtic sites, such as Monasterboice, Kildare, Clonmacnois and the Rock of Cashel... After a very interesting month in Wales, during which Bob leamed more than he wanted to know about Celtic holy wells, we spent Holy Week and Easter at Canterbury Cathedral in

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Kent. The enclosed foto shows us with George Carey, The Archbishop of Canterbury and the head of the world-wide Anglican Communion. As Anglican priests (Episcopalians), Bob and I were thrilled to be able to meet him and have a foto with him (this is the equivalent of meeting the Pope for the Catholic faith). You will notice that Bob is wearing his blazer with the USNA crest...

At Canterbury Cathedral Also, this past June, Bob was awarded the Bishop's Cross for distinguished service to the Diocese of Central New York for the last 16 years— You probably don't get much newsof Erdaand Jim Matheson—They currently are in Menton, France, which is on the Riviera—They will be returning home in October—Next week we are looking forward to a visit from Marilou and Don Brooks.

Last month, mention was made of Ida Hertzig's passing on 27 May 1996. Bob Hogsed thoughtfully provided more information.

Everything happened very quickly, but it was a beautiful service (Star of the Sea Catholic Church on 30 May) with a large reception at the Princess Anne Country Club. There was a large turnout of Classmates.

THE TRAVEL BUREAU; Joe Marzluff checks into the Net from Cyberspace; In February, Betty and I spent two weeks in Sicily. On the way back we spent three days in Rome.

Of the many times I had steamed through the Straits of Messina, I had never visited Sicily. We stayed at a little town, Taormina, and bussed all over the countryside. When we returned, I had myrightknee replaced and am still hobbling about. Anyone out there that has had this surgery? Tell me it gets better!! Am enclosing foto taken at the 50th awards presentation at the NROTC unit of the University of Kansas. Note that this old Captain can still fit into his 21-year old uniform. I still can't imagine that only 9 Classmates have e-mail access. How about running my address again?

Joe Marzluff and escort Joe's address is; marzluff@falcon.cc.ukans.edu (no dot).

John Chappell brings us up to date from Pensacola; Enclosed is a foto of a Class get-together here in Pensacola during the ANA convention. Left to right are Don Edge. Bill McLaughlin. Gerry Johnson.

Willie Sims. Hank Anson, Ted Johnson, Bob Clancy, Ted Doolin, Deane Axene, John Chappell with Bill Carrier and Thad Taylor in front.

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May '96 ANA Convention in Pensacola John added a bonus foto; Pat Hannifin's son, Steve, took command of Aviation Schools Command on 17 May 1996.

Grandson, Pat, is enroute to aviation duty on the West Coast.

Three Hannifins at Pensacola Evelyn and Frank Kleber of San Diego were headed for a June one-week Caribbean cruise on the new 1800 passenger Celebrity Line cruise ship. CENTURY, cartying passengers from the Unity Church from all over the country. Frank writes; Enclosed is a foto of Ann and Sam Gorsline and Evelyn and Frank Kleber taken at the Rotary District 5240 Conference at Holtville, CA, on 22-24 March 1996. Sam is a member and past president of the Fallbrook Rotary Club. I am a member of the Mission Valley East Rotary Club of San Diego and a past president of the St. Charles, IL, Rotary Club, i am currently on line with an e-mail address: fkleber @.com and would enjoy hearing from any Classmate.

Classmates at Rotary Conference OFF THE LINE: The Class of '45 continues to distinguish itself by memorable literary contributions other than our own Hank Searls and Andy Kerr.

The May issue of Shipmate contains articles and letters from Bill Hayler, Fred Kelley, and a reference to Doc Prothro and daughter Nancy's piece in the Jan/Feb issue and in the June issue a "Mail Boat" item about Green Bowlers by Bill Hayler which pretty well covers the term. Little known, but a fact, it was Sherm Blandin who actually suggested the use of the green derby hat as the logo for our Class.

Bill Hoover, who has some unpublished information on the subject, is continuing an in-depth research on the significance of "The Green Bowl Society" which inspired a Congressional investigation in the '40s or '50s. Stay tuned to this column! Did you note in the May issue that we will have only four home games this year; SMU on 21 Sept at 1900; Duke on 5 October at 1200; 9 Nov Delaware; and 16 Nov Tulane. See you in Section I04W and at the tailgating. ...The April issue of Shipmate reveals that the Class of 1945 stood #18 with 224 donors in Class giving to the Annual Fund. (Only 15% of Alumni contribute any money to the Annual Fund.) On the other hand, we had 22 widows who made contributions. You may have received your 1996 Annual Fund letter in July, as I did, but maybe it is buried in your "too hard" pile.? I'm sure that if I had been a Princeton Alumni, I would have been tapped for a lot more in SSS. LOOK ALIVE!! .. .Betty and Walt Rose have moved again; Walter S. Rose, 1 High Point Circle 504, Naples, FL 34103-8340. Walt notes; Our lease was up on the Illinois condo and rather than renew, we decided to reside South and visit North like the smart folks do.

I have decided to cut short this column at this time on Friday, 12 July in view of the possibility of a power loss this evening due to "Big Bertha" which has turned North... See you in October!!

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Pres; VADM Charles H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) Vice Pres; CAPT Jim W. Foust, USN (Ret) 1914 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 800-334-5701 Treas; CAPT Wils F. Engel, USN (Ret.) 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003 703-256-5832 Sec'y: CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret.) 9405 Charmant Drive, Apt. 2111 San Diego, CA 92122 (H) 619-550-9457 (Mail) PO Box 221117, San Diego, CA 92192 -1117 The following report on Francis J. (Joe) Callahan (12) Hunting Valley, OH, is based on an article in The Cleveland Plain Dealer of Sunday, June 2, 1996 provided by Richard W. (Dick) Geaney (18) Hudson, OH: The new F. Joseph Callahan Center for Radiation Oncology and Robotics was dedicated in Cleveland. OH, on Saturday. 1 June 1996. Dr. Roger Macklis. Director of the Center, said that philanthropist F. Joseph Callahan, a board member of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, who donated several million dollars to aid the project was the per-

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son primarily responsible for the Clinic. It has a new medical device, called a robotic linear accelerator, one of only six in the world, which uses a high-energy beam of radiation to detect and destroy tumors in areas of the body not traditionally targeted for radiation surgery, such as the spine, prostate and lung. This new "bloodless" surgery promises to require only one day hospital stays, give patients less pain and reduce the cost of surgery by 40% over traditional surgery, while being at least as effective as current procedures. (Joe is, at last report, still active in business as President of Swagelok, Co, and involved in a number of charitable activities. His wife Mary passed away on 16 July 1992.)

Wendell (Mac) McHenry (11), Great Falls, VA, has reported in with a report which takes the imaginary Class "Iron Man" trophy away from Dick Daly (6) Mercer Island, WA, at least for now. Here it is in Mac's own words; I'll call this "UPHILL at 73." On 7 December 1995 it was up and over the 18,000 ft. Thorong La Pass in Nepal. In December '92,1 made it up to the 17,000 ft. level for a closer look at Everest. At that time, it was cold but very little snow and no altitude problems. Thorong La is in back of Annapuma—just south of Tibet. To save time, I flew into a mountain airstrip at 10,000 ft. It was a real thrill to fly the river course with big peaks on either side. Did altitude adjustment in Manang at 12,000. With two great guides we started at 0600 from Phedo at 14,400—clear, cold and much more snow and ice than anticipated. This photo is at the summit of the pass, taken by Jimi Rai with Kulung and me. I am holding a set of Buddhist prayer flags which I left in memory of what would have been our son Jim's 47th birthday. Not being fleet of foot, we lost daylight and for three hours worked our way down byflashlight.Made Muktinath at 12,500 at 2130. The legs were really ready for the sack.

Really, the most difficult physical 15 hours I have ever spent. Next day it was down to the airstrip in Jomson and back to Kathmandu. As I said farewell to Kulung and thanked him for putting up with a "slow one", his reply was—"Sir, it was my duty!"

Have told Jeanne that I will hang it up on high altitude trekking. Still having fun running the Association of Military Banks. We are off to France in June for an easy walk along the Dordogne River.

(Your scribe won't be surprised to receive a follow on report of Mac's activities at the Olympics.)

Weissburg (10) of San Clemente, CA. Our vintner.

Bob Gautier, once again provided delectable products from his cellars. This time in view of the low turnout, there was no drawing; instead, each Classmate received a bottle of Gautier Cabernet Sauvignon 1994. We all missed Fran Gautier who had a knee replacement operation the day before but were happy with the news from Bob that she was doing well. Ed Ellis thanked everyone for this nice welcome home.

(He had returned on the 24th from a two week trip to Japan and Hong Kong to visit a "cousin" he had never met and to experience Hong Kong once again [this was his 8th visit since 1947: the first at his own expense] before it changes forever on 1 July next year. As for the visit with his "cousin"—that's a long and interesting story. It starts off with Ed's grandfather being this "cousin's" great grandfather. This came to light as the result of several events which occurted when the mothers of the "cousins" died in the early 1980's and curiosity began opening the door In an interesting side-light to the luncheon, two Classmates held their own 55th mini-reunion: Harmon Penny and Elmer Weissburg first met 55 years ago at Fort Winfield Scott in San Francisco where they attended the West Point Prep School.

Elmer got there first, in 1940, but only succeeded in obtaining alternate appointments in 1941: so, he stayed on for a second year. When the war broke out in December 1941, the students became soldiers when classes were put on the back burner for awhile.

This soldiering reinforced their respective desires to attend USNA rather than USMA, and, in the Summer of 1942, each eagerly grabbed an appointment to our Academy. Harmon graduated with the Class and, subsequently, retired as a CAPT, USN. Regretfully, after all his effort, Elmer dropped out in August 1943 for medical reasons. He then attended the University of California and upon graduation went to work in the city manager's office in Oakland. Fifteen years later, after attending law school, he became a practicing attorney; finally retiring in 1988.

(No one brought a camera—so I've included a few shots from the first luncheon.)

Ed Treacy, Ted Mouton, Barbara Mouton, Al Thomas and Lil Thomas Wendell McHenry with Kulung Rai (Sherpa guide) Stew Hancock, 13th Company Rep, advised that Minot Simmons (13) reports that he's well and, although, he could not attend our 50th, he promises to be at the next one. His new address is; 144 Del Mesa Cannel, Carmel, CA 93923; Tel; 408-624-7460.

The Second Quarterly Greater San Diego Group Luncheon was held at Reuben's on Harbor Island on Tuesday, 25 June 1996 with Colette and Jim Irvine (13) acting as hosts. Unfortunately, the turn-out did not come close to matching that of our first luncheon.

We hope this was a summer abertation. The nineteen attendees included; Nancy and Vince Bacon; Jean and Ben Chase (17); Ed Ellis (7); Bob Gautier (7); Patty Kingsbury, widow of Ed Kingsbury (15); Flossie and Luke Mayes (9); Peggy and Bill Peck (16); and Harmon Penny (14) from the greater San Diego area; and, Jessie and Luke Maples (20) from Santa Ana; Louana and Robie Robeson (1) from Dana Point, CA and Honolulu, HI; and, Elmer

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Darlene Munns, Colette Dulfon Irvine, Bob Williamson, Shirley Williamson, Harry Watson, unidentified, Bert and Dona Decker I deeply regret to report the death of the following Classmates and Patricia Welander: Thomas L. (T.L.) Crooks (18) Paso Robles, CA on 26 April 1996.

William O. (Bill) Davis (20) Longview, TX on 1 June 1996 after a long illness. After leaving the Navy

he went into the oil business. He is survived by his widow, Betty, and two daughters.

Nicholas (Nick) Grkovic (10), Salmon. ID on 21 June 1996. He is survived by his widow, Juanita.

[Ed. Note: See "Last Call" for his Obit...Nancy] John Buckner (Buck) Rogers (13) Vero Beach, F L o n 2 1 June 1996, ..."after a long illness and tmly valiant effort to live. He epitomized everything good and honorable and was a wonderful, loving husband and father."

He is survived by his widow, Patricia, with whom he had celebrated their 51 st wedding anniversary on 9 June; all six of their children; and eleven grandchildren. His daughter, Jeanne Rogers Mudge provided this information.

Patricia Ann Welander, wife of Robert O. Welander (1), Galesville, MD, died peacefully in her sleep on 13 July 1996 after a long illness. Memorial services will be held in the lower chapel at the Academy on Thursday, 18 July 1996. In addition to Bob, she is survived by two children, Kurt and Robin, and three grandchildren.

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the spouses and each family.

FAX and E-mail Addresses Pat Dowling (13), Las Vegas, NV—Fax 702-8762960; E-mail - olpatdow@accessnv.com Ed Ellis (7), San Diego, CA—Fax 619-550-0226 (Dedicated line) Elmer S. Weissburg (10) San Clemente, CA—Fax 714-492-6135; E-mail - leagle@speed.net SITREP on the 52 1/2 Bob Welander (I) reports; An analysis of 10 options for the 52 1/2 and a "preference sheet" were mailed to about 500 Classmates and widows (essentially those who had attended the 50th or had expressed an interest in doing so until circumstances intervened). About 40% of those polled responded and the preference was quite evident by a margin of almost 3 to 1 over the closest competitor. The Class Executive Committee reviewed the poll results and ratified the choice—The Southern Caribbean Cruise in January 1998.

In brief, the ship would be the Norwegian Cruise Line's SEAWARD of 42,000 tons, 700 feet long, carrying a maximum of 1504 passengers with a crew of more than 600. Embarkation would be at San Juan, Puerto Rico on Sunday aftemoon, 25 January 1998. An option will be provided to arrive in San Juan a day early, put up at a hotel, get over jet lag and have a Class sponsored reception. The 7 day itinerary features stops at Barbados, Martinique, St. Martin, Antigua, St. Thomas and retum to San Juan. Port visits are about 10 hours duration at each of the islands, allowing ample time for sight-seeing, shopping and ship sponsored optional tours and activities. Those wishing to extend for a second week would retain their same cabins, depart Sunday evening and have a completely different itinerary—Aruba, Curacao, Tortola. St. Thomas and back to San Juan. The weekly rates would vary from about $ 1499 through $2199, depending upon cabin choice (inside, outside, deck and deluxe outside). Round trip airfare is included in the cabin rate with surcharges of about $50 for those from the Midwest and $120 for those from the Far West. Port charges are about an additional $ 117/person. Aboard ship everything is included except your bar and casino bills and personal services. A full range of "Love Boat" activities are available and we can (and will) arrange a variety of Class oriented functions.

All of the arrangements are being handled by Matterhom Travel Agency in Annapolis. It is negotiating rates and will print up a brochure describing the cmise, reservation and cancellation policies and trip insurance (extremely important for us). Clete Kennelly will provide the agency with a mailing list which will be our 500+ sample plus those who have been seen at earlier Reunions in the last 10-15 years less those 50 or so respondents to the poll who indicated that they did not plan to attend. The mailing is planned for the September-

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October 1996 time frame—so be on the lookout for it. Please do not discard it as some more "junk mail." We'll try to keep everyone advised of progress through this column but direct mailings will also be used to prod the 10% who didn't get the word, advise of late changes, etc.

This cruise has all the potential for a truly memorable time. The basics are provided; options are there for those who want them; and, there'll be lots of lime for just plain schmoozing for those who want that—while being waited on and gorged. Y'all

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Pres; ADM William J. (Bill) Crowe Jr., USN (Ret.) Secy; Chester H. (Chet) Shaddeau, Jr. 343 Prestonfield Lane Sevema Park, MD 21146-1512; (H) 410-647-5868 (Fax) 410-647-2453 E-mail;Stadir@ aol.com THE MELODY LINGERS ON... [Ed. Note: Please see Front of this issue for more from the Grand Class of 1947...Nancy] Obviously we were expecting some mail and some photos as a result of the 50th Reunion, but I truly had no idea how many would get in touch. The following (certainly incomplete) list of those who, in one way or another, communicated with the organizers, and expressed their thanks for the effort expended, is at least representative, and the beauty is that it includes names of some classmates we haven't heard much from in the past few years! That's a good sign, so with a tip of the hat (Hypo), here goes: Bob Peniston, Bill Simpich, Bob Wise, Boyce Grier, Peter Spoolstra, Tiger Hertzog, Jim Kirkpatrick, John Ballje, Jim Landes, Ben Tertell, Earle Forsthoff, Dick Gladding, Vern Dupy, Earle Trickey, Hank Ruppel, Web Gokey, Randy Bowling, Mary (Mrs. Bill) Rae, Stan Turner Jim Forbes, Jerty Lenihan, Walt Krstich, Jack Sullivan, Sam Grumpier, Bud Tides, Roberto Leon, Tom Teply, Al Maxfield, Doug Yuengling, Wayne Warlick, Bill Crowe, Bob Schwartz, Smug Winans, Sam Linder, Bob Tumage, Dick Beane, Ken Volk, Vern Rose, Jeanne (Mrs. Mo) Muncie, and many others whose letters—hence whose names— got away from us and into the great elsewhere. Let the one which we quote below serve to represent all of those who were kind enough to send thank-yous to the Committee; The '47 Reunion was a delightful and even emotional occasion, and Rosalynn and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting again with so many of our classmates.

The entire 50th reunion committee did a fine job, but 1 would like to extend special thanks to Chairman Ken Sears and Vice-Chair John Prehn. Having been involved in a few tasks of this kind, I know what an extraordinary amount of thought and hard work were required for such a glorious result.

As I said in my remarks at the Memorial Service, I have always been proud of our class, and deeply grateful for what the Naval Academy training contributed to my own life and career I hope that all of us will take advantage of every opportunity to emphasize the finer aspects of this great institution and of the US Navy. We have seen troubled times before, much worse than the recent news media attacks, and have been able to correct problems and to help ensure that the unchanging values prevail.

Finally, I want to express my thanks to the many Classmates who made an extra effort to reach out to Rosalynn and me in such a friendly way. We truly felt at home, and enjoyed every minute of our time in Annapolis.

Please let me know if we can ever be of assistance in any way.

Sincerely, Jimmy Carter

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'47's soccer players get together at the 50th: L to R, Back Row, Warren Johnson, John Prehn, Jack Richter, Dave Gleckler, Tiger Hertzog, John Reynolds, George Grove. Center Row, partial kneeling (or are they shoved out?) Larry Marousek, Art Calisto. Front Row, Bill Spencer, Emiel Meisel, Earle Forsthoff, Will Small, Ken Volk.

'47's doughty oarsmen, prior to putting the boat in the water at the 50th (afterwards, no photos were allowed!) L to R: Jim Strickland. Don Donohugh. Walt Krstich, Bob Bergman, Bill Gay, Herb Maw, Pat March, Mase Wells. Kneeling: Asst. Coach Mike Hughes, as coxswain.

Four-Star retired pay doesn't go very far these days. Wes McDonald snitches a morsel from Helen's plate at the picnic.

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Fifty years later: Father F.X. Murphy with Terry and Bill Ridgeway at the Renewal of Vows in the Chapel.

OVERFLOW FROM THE 50TH Several requests have been received as a result of our big to-do in June, and here's where we stand on some of them; Many of you have asked about a complete Class locator/directory. That isn't as easy as it at first appears, and it is not cheap to produce and mail. Due, however, to the fantastic efforts of Bob von Gerichten, we can offer you a computer listing of

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the Class, with addresses and phones, subject to the usual disclaimers as to accuracy. We warn you that as of the date it is printed, it is outdated—that's what keeps class secretaries hopping! If you only need an occasional address, it's probably best to call me or Alumni House and ask. If you really want this one, however, please send $3.00 to cover the repro and mailing costs to me at the address shown in the masthead, and we'll send it along (assuming we have YOUR address right!).

A call from "Davy" Crockett in Hawaii, ordering two more of the very popular Class of 1947 license plate frames offered at the Reunion, reminds us: Be advised that they are still available at $5.00 each plus postage. Call, fax, or email me as shown in the masthead. All other Reunion merchandise has been sold out.

Also available, gratis, are copies of the Menu/Program for the Class banquet, as well as copies of the Memorial Service program, listing deceased classmates to that date. If you lost your copy, couldn't attend, or just want another, simply ask.

For those who asked for copies of Bill Crowe's remarks at the banquet; Reconstruction by his secretary of the sketchy notes Bill used for delivery took a while, and were completed just as this went to press.

I now have it, so write or phone me if you want a copy.

Those who wanted a copy of Jimmy Carter's remarks, delivered at the Memorial Service, are in even better luck: Johnny Johnson spent several hours transcribing the sound track of a recording made at the time, and the Editors of Shipmate have published the speech either in this issue. I can also provide you with a copy if you call me, just as above.

Similarly, Tom Teply's "rewrite" of II Samuel I; 19-27, as well as the other two Scriptural passages he used at our Memorial Service, are available from me for the asking, courtesy of the Tiger himself.

FINAL HONORS We have been advised of the deaths of; Joseph F. "Mac" McPartland, on 25 May; Jim Hall, on 6 June; George Laning, on 10 June; Reginald V. "Reg" Ferry, on 20 June; and then, just before closing out the column, we learned of the passing of both Dan Chadwick, on 6 July, and his wife, Kathy, on 18 June. This tremendous loss to the Class is particularly poignant, coming as it does so close to the occasion of our 50th Anniversary, and we send our sympathy and condolences to the families. Greater obituaries of McPartland, Hall and Laning appear in this issue of "Last Call" and Ferry and Chadwick in forthcoming issues of "Last Call."

The ashes of Jack Carroll, whose death was reported here when it occurted last year, were laid to rest in the Naval Academy Columbarium on 14 June.

REUNION PHOTOS In response to numerous requests for copies of STILL PHOTOS taken at the 50th, Warren Johnson is producing another videotape (NOT the one which covers the Reunion itself), which will consist of STILL photos only, hopefully identified by individual names, but without further refinement. Approximately 200 photos will be selected from those submitted by Classmates. He also has 50 pictures taken by the USNA Public Affairs Office to choose from. The videotape format was selected as being the most economical method of sharing pictures among all who care to do so.

If you have a good picture (prints only!) to contribute, please identify each individual on the back of the print, and send them to W.B. Johnson, 8653 Gateshead Rd., Alexandria, VA 22309-4042 prior to 10 October. If you want the photo back, please so state, and enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Otherwise, the photo goes into Class archives.

If you want to buy a copy of the final STILL PHOTO videotape, please send Johnny a mailing

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label with your return address and your check made to W.B. Johnson '47, in the amount of $10.00, to cover the costs of tape, packing, and mailing. Shipment will be made as soon as photos can be consolidated and taped, which is planned to be within 60 days of your receipt of this issue.

Caveat! Do not confuse the still photo product above with the 50th Reunion videotape, including "The Early Years" as shown at the Reunion. Additional copies of that one—the major Reunion production—may still be obtained, by sending Johnny (address as above) a check for $35.00 made to Class of 1947.

Barbara and Sam Grumpier "watch the birdie," at the picnic.

L U) R: Jerry Murphy and our resident representative in Japan, Bud Baldwin, renew acquaintance at the picnic.

"COMPLETING THE LOOP" I returned from the Reunion with a "Long Gray Line" story for you. Now, don't get confused with that other Academy—this is a "battleship-gray line" story!

In May of 19471 was a patient at the Naval Hospital in Long Beach, California. One evening, while sluing in the Mess, a dapper old gent asked to join me. He saw my shiny Class ring and asked if I were a Naval Academy graduate. I replied that I was in the Class of 1947 and then asked about him, as he was wearing a similar-looking ring. He laughed and stated that he was a member of the Class of 1897, including having been at the battle of Manila Bay with Admiral Dewey. Ever since then, I have had a goal of "completing the loop".

After the Reunion Memorial Service I was in front of the Chapel, where I spotted a First Classman. I verified his Class number, introduced myself, and explained why I had wanted to meet him. I wished him well and hoped that he would have the chance to talk to someone from the Class of 2047. Regrettably, I do not remember the name of either of these members of a Class of '97. This one was a one-striper wearing a badge on his right breast which he said indicated that he was a yawl skipper. He was apparently there in some duty capacity. If it were "extra duty" the bond with me would be even closer!

Please thank the Committee for a great Reunion.

Jim Kirkpatrick.

I DID AND I DO! Had a note from Jack Stevens, recalling the 64 proud couples who were led down the aisle by USNA Chaplain Debra McGuire, Fr. Francis X. Murphy, and the Rev. Tom "Tiger" Teply, at '47s Renewal of Vows ceremony. Jack's son recorded the event on videotape, and in addition to the brides with their rose bouquets, it shows an inordinate number of hankies and tissues brushing away tears after the ceremony. A high point, indeed, in a wonderful four days. Many did not realize that Fr Murphy had, in fact, married a number of our Classmates the first time in 1946! Both Jack and his Frances, and Mary and John Prehn deserve plaudits for their deft and sensitive handling of the artangements for this touching ceremony.

AT THE FIFTIETH REUNION (of the Class of '47, Naval Academy) The Class Has seen a life of forty thousand years nurtured from more than eight hundred roots, each anchored here in honored ground.

Uncommon men united in common cause, gathered from around the earth, began here the voyage of The Class; a voyage on eight hundred compass headings that embarked from our hallowed Yard fifty years ago.

Old sea dogs swapping sea stories at the Class meeting, Matty Matthews and Turner Joy.

Mystic ties unseen join this now shrinking band.

So long as survivors range the earth they are The Class, wherever each may be.

There will be no new recruits.

And the loss of each man in his turn is mourned by each remaining heart.

Service-honor-country bound these men with lines too strong for breaking.

The link in the chain has been tested; It beareth the strain.

Lew Taylor '47 I July 1996

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Most—not all—of the Reunion Committee, at a post-reunion dinner in the Army-Navy Country Club: L to R Rear Row: Vem Weaver, Frank Thurtell, John Urban, Chan von Schrader, Wes McDonald, Bill Gay, Al Barnes. Second Row: Dixon Caine, Bob Thompson, Jack Townes, Larry Marousek, Ernie Stacy, Chet Shaddeau. Seated: Jim Doyle, George Brungot, John Geary, Verne Jennings, Ken Sears, George Marago, Charlie Kiser. Front Row: Lou Romatowski, Jim Anderson, Warren Johnson. Mission from photo: Co-Chairperson John Prehn, Jake Finneran, Ralph Carnahan, Bob vonGerichten, Bob Enright, Stu Kearney, Bill Johnson, Mike Larkin, Bob Marmet.

QUICK TAKES Don't forget—just because we have had our Reunion, our 50th celebration is not yet over! Homecoming at the Naval Academy will provide another opportunity—among other things—to beat Duke on 5 October, and tailgate under the water tower prior to a dinner that night at the O and F Club. If you can make it in to town, and need details, give me a call...

A deep, sweeping bow and "thank you" to those who wrote or called to comment on your cortespondent's "Fifty Years Astern" article in the June issue. It was a work of love on my part. Be advised, however, that it was not I, but the folks at Shipmate who kindly but ertoneously promoted me to Captain in the bio note at the end ...and one Classmate found enough else wrong to write me on the subject; it seems he is an attorney, and I had failed to include lawyers in my string of categories represented in the Class, although we have a very large number of them. I simply explained to him that the guidelines had already effectively excluded them by listing only "...anything else you can name and can print in a family magazine..." Received a note from Tom Hudner, whose eloquent plea for a new JESSE L . BROWN was a highlight of the recent Class Meeting. He enclosed an excellent piece from the Boston Globe on Classmate Ed McCormack...Another bit of news from the Reunion, if you were not there, was the announcement that the bronze bust of Bill Crowe, which had been temporarily housed on display at the ArmyNavy Club in downtown Washington, is now permanendy located in Alumni Hall... Vern Weaver, the new U.S. Representative to the European Union, with the personal rank of Ambassador, was sworn in on 16 July, and recently departed for his new appointment in Brussels... Ken Volk reports a delightful visit to New Hampshire by Barbara and Bob Marmet... Earle Trickey thanks all of us who celebrated his June 5 birthday by throwing such a big party!... And now, to put this whole thing in perspective, be advised that plans are underway for our 55th! Believe it or not, the first steps have been taken, including the most important one. Hank Ruppel will head the organizing committee for the next big whing-ding, scheduled for the year 2001 in sunny San Diego. Date and details later...Much later...

Until next time. CHS

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue !

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Sec'y: CDR Sumner Moore, USN (Ret.) 208 Manison Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302-2903 (H) 401-846-2875 This column is dedicated especially to the Monterey Reunion, May 19-22, and is written as the still blustery and rainy remnants of hurricane Bertha whoosh around the house, with the thought of Paul Corrigan on St. Maarten, having pretty well recovered from last year's hurticane, again being visited by this one. No news yet on his situation.

Again, a huge well-done to the Monterey gang for their superb arrangements and planning, which even included the weather. You probably don't remember that Scorchy Smith and Jim Ward started this off back in December '93. Their idea of a 48th Reunion in Monterey took off, and Scorchy assembled his Gang, and started sending updates to me for Shipmate, and occasional circulars to all hands. It is of great interest that the Gang, Scorchy and Jim plus Jim Johnson, Art Hull, and Dean Taylor, organized by dividing up the various events, each one concentrating on his area unilaterally, with cross checks by all from time to time to see that things were on track.

Scorchy remained sparkplug and publicity man, but those five Classmates did it all.. .Outstanding! There was a reception, a "tailgate," there were two dinners, and a brunch; and we never ran out of chow, which was uniformly s u p e r b . . . n o w that's organization!...and the price was right.

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Burt Kleinman and Mayor of Greenwich Check-in was Sunday afternoon at the Hyatt, next to the PG School, which was very hospitable and comfortable, followed by the evening reception, 1800-2100, all you could eat, and a chance to catch a glimpse of everyone. Monday, golf (lots of golf was played), a tour of the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center at the PG School, a bus trip around the scenic 17-Mile Drive, and a big dinner at the aquarium, preceded by a briefing on Monterey and the aquarium by Jim Johnson (neady done). Now, I don't know how many of you have been to an aquarium lately, but this one is unique, with an outer bay, open-ocean tank with the largest plate glass window in the world, allowing you to watch hundreds of huge tuna, albacore, barracuda, sea turtles, sharks, ocean sunfish, cruising around mosdy in schools, as if you were down in the deep with them. Plenty of other tanks were available with other wonders and three sea otters in their own playground. In the midst of this, with huge fiberglass whales and other cetaceans overhead, we had a delicious seated dinner with tablecloths, properly served. This was a memorable and unique event, not possible anywhere else. Tuesday we gathered in the PG School ballroom for our "tailgate," featuring home movies from many aspects of all four years at Navy, including Plebe Summer and the 1947 1/c cruise, complements of Ward Riggins, who has saved these jewels thru the years and provided them for the tailgate, but couldn't be there himself The big event was the entire 1946 Army game, as filmed and broadcast at the time. The second half of the video was accompanied by the radio broadcast announced by, I think. Red Barber, and was followed by the great Grantland Rice story from the New York Times. We sang the old fight songs, and the din was downright serious. I might add it was just as emotional and disappointing watching the video this time as it was at the game in '46. One could almost believe the outcome would be different. The video was put together by Buddy McClure before he died and finished by his son. The food was wonderful and

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Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue! plentiful. Awards for the winners of the Reunion golf tournament were passed out, and of course. Bill Ikard was the winner. There was a lot of golf played over the reunion, on the excellent course adjoining the Hyatt. The tailgate was followed by a briefing by the deputy to the Supe of the PG School on the status of the school. Then, from 1830 to 2300, we had KTs and our dinner dance in the Hyatt, music by a disc manipulator who played all our tunes. It was great. Wednesday morning, 0900-1200, we had a groaning brunch and farewell. Again, at check-out time, the successful planning of the Monterey Gang became evident in the astonishingly low cost of our lodging.

Now, I have a mass of snapshots taken mostiy by Dave Carruth and augmented by my own efforts and those of various others who sent me copies later.

Tim Bradley rushed out and had his developed in multiple copies and distributed them widely at the bmnch. I'll print here what I can with more to follow in later columns. I also intend to add further color later, but we need to look at the guest list and then get on to some of the info and letters that should appear in this column.

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Jack Gracey Here we were: First, a few came unaccompanied, Jim Callahan, Chris Christoph, Chuck Gorder, Henry Johnson, LLoyd Jones, Rufo Robinson, Hal Smith, Bud Warren, and Lou Zeleznock. There were a number of widows: Bobbie Bendel, Helen Orr, Babs Rudzis, and Dorothy Wilson (T.B.). Incidentally, Babs and Dorothy staffed the hospitality suite as needed throughout the reunion, and did a great job. It was very pleasant to have so many Classmate's widows join us. The rest of us were: Helene and Walt Alt, Fran and Bill Ayers, Carolyn and George Ball, Lynda and Earl Barondes, Nan and Fred Baughman, Priscilla and Lee Berberian, Nancy and Tim Bradley, Goodie and Chuck Braley, Marion and Don Buhrer, Rosemary and Charlie Butler, Kay and Jim Carrington, Betty and Dave Carruth, Sally and Ed Chapline, Ann and Bill Clark, Mary and Dick Clithero, Mary and Ed Cummings, Libby and Cab Davis, Bea and Nick Davis, June and John DeGoede, Barbara and Dick Dempsey, Alice and Bob Dickieson, Kay and Bill Doddy, Phyllis and Gordo Ehrman, Doris and Don Foulds, Toni and John Fry, Fran and George Goodwin, Betty and Jack Gracey, Dorothy and Dick Hoffman, Ruth and Scott Holder, Jesse Holshouser and Margaret-Alice O'Brien, Leila and Dudley Holstein, Dawn and Art Hull, Jane and Harvey Humphrey, Bill Ikard and Alda Durrill, Hattie and Alan Jansen, Bev and John Jensen, Alice

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and Hal Jesse, Barbara and Jim Johnson, Diana and Paul Keenan, Jean and Gene Kelly, Florence and Greg Lang, An-ia and Doug Lawler, Shiriey and Ed Levy, Nancy and Dave Marder, Gunvor and Bob McClinton, Jamie and John McConeghy, Mary and Jack McCord, Ginger and Russ McKechnie, Betty and John McMahon, Peggy and Art Mehagian, Ginny and Jim Mellencamp, Jean and Charlie Mertz, Jane and Sumner Moore, Jane and Bob Neely, Aurelia and Tom Nugent, Alice and Tom O'Connor, Terty and Craig Olson, Quinn and Neri Osborn, Emma and Jack Park, Ginny and Ken Phillips, Lulu and Pierson, Carolyn and Hugh Rardin, Esther and Chick Rauch, Peggy and Bob Rawlins, Ruth and Glenn Savage, Gweneth and Chuck Sheehan, Mary Anne and Jim Sizer, Mary and Scorchy Smith, Kay and Clay Spalding, Walt Spangenberg and Sonia Kazanjian, Catherine and Bill Speer, Pat and Troy Stone, Teen and Hart Stringfellow, Mary S. and George Sullivan, Barbara and Dean Taylor, Jackie and Terry Terrass, Karl Thiele and Audrey Kufal, Pris and Jim Ward, Barbara and Bob Wise, and Barbara and Tom Woods.

Dave Beadling, long absent from this column, checks in from St. Helens, OR; My significant contributions at Navy were in athletic endeavors, particularly wrestling. To avoid extra duty at the end of Plebe football season, I tried out for the wrestling team, never having seen a mat before and wrestled every match undefeated.

With this promising start, I wrestled each of the following three seasons, never lost. The only flaw in the record was that I avoided making the varsity squad. You can imagine the meticulous planning required to do this...including spirited conversations with Ray Schwartz and damage to varsity personnel. Much too complex to relate here. Service included flight training through solo, DDs, AMSs, experimental PT boats and finally CIC Officer in Albany, flag of the 6th Fleet. The response from Flag Plot on my first watch when I recommended increasing fleet speed to 16 knots as we were closing Nice, preparing to enter port, was memorable. Resigned in 1954, spent a lot of time in the semiconductor business including managing a plant for Fairchild and a division for Union Carbide, retired in '91 as Trident Program Manager for Raytheon Semiconductor. Now, in the Autumn of my years, it occurs to me that my crowning achievement was marrying a gal I first dated in the 5th grade (birthday party). After 48 years, 5 children and 12 grandchildren, she's beginning to wonder if her Training Program may be missing a few critical ingredients. That's about all for now. If you start to run out of incoming material again, let me know. I can provide details on how to make a career of JV Wresting, the care and feeding of 3-stripers from Flag Plot, plus best methods for avoiding embarrassing your PT boat for speeding in New York Harbor, and you have a 2-star admiral aboard.

Burt Kleinman, with new address 456 Frontage Rd., Northfield, IL 60093, says; On my first trip to England since I was there as a Mid in 1947 on craise, I was lucky enough to get invited to tea by the Mayor of Greenwich. Since "time starts here" (prime meridian), they are making a big thing out of the year 2000. He was not enthusiastic about my comment that the third millennium really starts with 2001. He said that they would celebrate the entire year. My friend who is a travel writer got us the invitation. In 1947, we had lunch with Greenwich's mayor (not the same one).

The current mayor's name is Tony Moon. Other than that, have recently taken a few trips by Cessna 172 to New Orieans, Houston, Wisconsin, etc.

Some sad news to pass on. Rod (R.B.) Moore's wife, Evelyn, died on April 20 after a brief illness.

She and Rod, married 35 years, lived in Camarillo, CA. Rod can be reached there at 906 Comanche Court, 93010. She worked for 18 years at Moorpark College as Student Health Services Administi-ator and Public Health Nurse. She was also involved in the Camarillo Beautiful Foundation and many com-

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munity activities in Camarillo. She had Bachelors and Masters degrees in Nursing and Education.

I also have a report of the death of Mike Childress's wife, Jean, in Norfolk, on June 10, with the funeral on the 13th, which many Norfolk Classmates were able to attend. Mike and Jean were married 48 happy years. The Class sent flowers, and I received a note of sincere appreciation addressed to the Class. "I am deeply appreciative for all the support 1 have received from Classmates during the illness and later at the funeral."

Mike's address is 7735 Leafwood Dr., Norfolk 23518.

I know that the entire Class joins me in offering our condolences to Rod and Mike.

Incidentally, our coordinator for flowers and due notice of deaths of Classmates or wives is Robert L. Ghormley, Treasurer of our Washington organization, 5408 Christy Drive, Bethesda, MD 20816, 301-320-4652. Also, Hoss Graham, 703-455-2718, and I would like to know.

In a letter which included paeans of praise for the Monterey Gang, Dick Hoffman adds; I mentioned working on a little project to correct the USNA Register of Graduates entries on George Nicholas and Don Apple. Don's was easy.

His brother, Bob '44 filled me in on the details of Don's death in a mid-air collision while he was serving with Fighter Squadron 23. George's entry was quite garbled, probably due to the Navy message system of the time (all caps and X's for punctuation) and did not correctly identify his permanent duty station. Kenny Wilson wrote the National Military Personnel Records Center but drew a blank as we did not have George's service number. Ken then went to PorUand, ME, and Ventura, CA newspapers and received 1948 articles on George's death, which provided details of the accident, but no data on his duty station. Phil Rogers then went through the Shipmate files which had little more than the Register entry. However, we were able to prepare a correct entry, albeit not as complete as we had hoped. I later received a nice call from Dave Church '67 of the Alumni Association that the corrected entries will be in future Registers. I appreciate your recent kind acknowledgments of my brief tenure as your predecessor as Class Scribe. I must admit that I have always been a little proud of having helped get the Class together, but the real kudos go to you and for your years of patient work.

The Monterey Reunion was a tribute to your efforts. When I had the column, we were still in the A vs B (or B vs A) mode. Thanks in large part to you, we now have a Class!

(Thanks, Dick.)

And lastly, from Jim Carrington; Just a quick note to advise you that this year's Army game on December 7 will feature the presence of the Army and Navy Squads listed in the '46 A-N game program. So far, we have commitments from 17 squad members, including 10 from '48. The teams will be introduced at the annual Gala put on by the city of Philadelphia the night before the game at the Convention Center and will participate in the coin toss. Given the evident interest in the game at '48's 48th in Monterey, we might anticipate a sizable tumout.

There are a number of interesting things on deck for next month, but let me hear from you, especially those who have not checked in for a long time.

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Pres: Alfred C. Boughton HI, USNR (Ret.) Sec'y; LTCOL Richard H. Francis, USM C (Ret.) P O . Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 (H) 703 339-5275 As I announced in the last issue of Shipmate we will have the usual Homecoming gathering on Saturday, 5 October; Tailgate in space 10 in the parking lot near the water tower, football game at 12:00 (note time change) against Duke (Order tickets through the USNA Athletic Association), followed by a Buffet Dinner Dance with '50 and '51 at the Bay Ridge Inn. A flyer will be sent to Class List C (Local East Coast). See back cover of Class Directory for Mailing Lists. On Friday, 4 October, there is an Alumni Reception/Dinner See the front of this issue for details and reservation form or call the Alumni Association at 410-263-4448 extension 111.

Ace has provided the following update on the 49 House project: '49 House is proceeding on schedule. We are now one half of our way toward the $300,000 goal. John Dobson is keeping a "weather eye" on our project.

He reports that all is well.

Many of you have been most generous with your contributions and your kind words. I've recently heard from Bill Read. Don Dahlman, Bob Titus, Frank Sain, Red Tolbert, Jim McQuilling, John Majesky and others as well. Keep those phone calls and letters coming. I really enjoy hearing from you all.

I also heard from Fran Knoizen. She sent a wonderful note thanking the Class. We appreciate her kind words. Just as we will all miss Ken. IDC (a fundraising company) is handling our phone-athon. They are doing a great job. We can Thank Frank Sain for overseeing that operation for us.

We are in Marty and Ed Waller's debt yet again.

They hosted the summer party at their beautiful home on the Eastern Shore. We welcomed the New Yorkers and Jerseyites who came down to be with us.

There are still about 200 Classmates who have not been a part of our effort for '49 House. We'd like to hear from you. If you have a question or have a problem about '49 House call me at 410451-2551.

Thanks again to all of you who have helped us.

Best Regards.

On this theme, John McTammary sent the following note: Great work you guys are doing! Decided to fulfill the '49 House pledge now instead of spreading it out. Am also sending Iwo old Navy prints I have had for some time. Hopefully, they could be hung in a corridor or wherever. If not. Miss Creighton at the Special Collections division might be interested.

Mary Ellen and Joe Josephson, and Ellen and I have rendezvoused three times already this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Beaufort, SC, Pinehurst, and Hawaii, with one more to go at Killamey Ireland.

Marty Read sent us an advisory on the activities of Bill with his son, John and grandson James (age 14), with a photo taken during a "Tiger Cruise" between Hawaii and San Diego on board ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) returning to home port from a deployment to the Arabian Sea. John, Class of '77 has been skipper since January 1996. His daughters, Kate (age 12) and Rebecca (age 10) also were able to spend the last night of the trip on board, between Camp Pendleton and San Diego. This was the first time at sea in 17 years for Bill. He said it was an experience worth waiting for

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The Reads on the "Tiger Cruise". L-R: John. James, and Bill

Pete Swanson, as always the skilled reporter, sent me these notes on the June Class luncheon at the Orleans House: June's monthly Class luncheon, held as usual at Sarris' House of Beef in Rosslyn, VA, on the second Tuesday of the month, was a delight. Not only was there a diversity of attendees, but interesting information about the '49er House project and its financing, the state of the Academy, and other items of Class interest were deliberated. Attendees were: John Alvis, Ace Boughton, Bill Bryan, Fred Grabowsky, Bill Hamilton, Tom Kilcline, Charles Reid, Paul Riegert, John Rigsbee, Val Schaeffer, Gene Shine, Gerry Smith, Slim Somerville, Pete Swanson, and Barkley Wood. Two attendees were from a long ways away: Val Schaeffer, who had flown up to this area from Honduras; and Gerry Smith who lives in Denton, TX. Val's boat is currently on the "hard," a big concrete block in the shipyard, awaiting some rework and overhaul.

When asked when he would be back this way, he said probably next March when he will journey north to Florida to help celebrate his mother's 100th! birthday. He and his first mate also plan to sail to Annapolis for our 50th reunion.

During the luncheon, there was a spirited discussion of the '49 House project. Ace Boughton reported that the project is 66% assured right now, if everyone honors his current pledge. If everyone honors his future pledges, the project should be accomplished with no problem. Concerning the Naval Academy, Ace reported on a meeting of all the Class Presidents with the Supe and of some of the issues discussed. Without going into depth, some items discussed there were: new criteria to be used to select stripers; background checks on future midshipman candidates; and how best to handle possible problems of fraternization within the Brigade. Ace and Gene wanted us to know how impressed they are with the way the Supe, ADM Chuck Larson '58, is improving things and getting a handle on the many problems USNA faces.

Finally, there was a short review of the availability of space in the USNA Columbarium. Since the USNA Cemetery has few remaining burial spaces, a columbarium was constructed in 1987 to provide spaces for inurement for 2,448 Alumni and their spouses. Of note is that no prearrangement or reservation of columbarium space can be made. One must make arrangements as soon as a death of one who qualifies for inurement occurs by calling the USNA Security Office at 410-293-5765. They have all the information and a checkoff list.

Tom Parsons' latest report on the Hampton Roads '49ers follows: "We were all humming "take me out to the ball game" the after noon of 15 May as we gathered at Harbor Park to watch our boys take on the Toledo Mud Huns. The restaurant overlooks the baseball diamond and we enjoyed good drink and an excellent buffet as the game began. Eventually everyone adjourned to our seats and a perfect view of the field which borders the eastem branch of the Elizabeth River.

Thanks for putting all this together to Jack Magee. It was fitting that Jack's program held the winning lucky number which won him a Domino Pizza.

Everything went without a hitch and we thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon outing—despite our Tides falling to the dastardly Mud Hens, 9-4.

Trueblood, Thiele, Dahlman, Parsons, Magee, Kesler (VMI '50), Dotson. Arch Roos was out for thirds on hot dogs.

My grandson, Justin, who has just been accepted with the Navy ROTC, is a freshman at North Carolina State University. His dad (my son) "Skip" is a Naval Reserve Commander in the Judge Advocate General Corps. Skip's full-time job is as University Counsel in the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

As Ace mentioned above our hats go off to Marty and Ed Waller for being outstanding hosts at our annual Class Spring Fling at their waterside home at St. Michaels, MD on 15 June. Sixty-five Classmates and spouses enjoyed a delightful convivial gathering, balmy weather and first rate food. Along with the usual banter, athletic activities included swimming in the pool, horse shoes and a spirited game of croquet. A photo montage of the event is provided

by Pete Swanson.

Trueblodd, Jim DiNardo '50, Thiele, Dahlman Congratulations to Don Dahlman's daughter, Nancy Guy, for winning and winning big in the Virginia Beach school board election.

Luke Capone warns that: The world—and the Navy—is undoubtedly not ready for this—But there are now 3 (count em) Capones in Navy Blue.

Executive VP Gene Shine and "Shap" Shapiro al Spring Fling

Fred Horan, Tom Kilcline, Barkely Wood and Bob Hendrickson

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John Jensen, John Metcalf, Helen Metcalf, Ed Waller From Rhode Island Marge Kirk forwarded an obituary sent by her son from Virginia Beach announcing that Horace D. Clarke died at his home in Virginia Beach on 28 June 1996. Recently he was involved in the Virginia Beach Association and a member of the Princess Anne Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Mary, a son, a daughter, and four grandchildren. The family requested memorial donations be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad, PO Box 945, Virginia Beach 23451 or the Cape Henry Collegiate School, 1320 Mill Dam Rd., Virginia Beach 23451. Our condolences to his family. This is all for now.

Nothing can be finer than to be a '49er!

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Pres; RADM Milton J. Schultz, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Court, Chula Vista, CA 92010 Don Elliott writes from Escondido, CA, to point out that Classmate, Willard Macfarland, took the time to write to and be published in the Wall Street Journal of 3 July with his response to the question, "Do We Need A Missile Defense?" In his submission Willard draws parallels to the situation the country was faced with at the conclusion of WWII when it was estimated that the Soviet Union would require 10 years to create an atomic bomb. Then the USSR proceeded to beat that estimate by four years. Our "H-Bomb" decision was likewise a wise one and Willard concludes, "With similar logic, how can we not continue to develop and deploy a missile defense system with prudent speed?" The issue of shall we defend the American mainland will remain with us until a Defend America Act is passed directing the Department of Defense to bring an anti-missile defense system on line by the year 2003. Our thanks to Don and to Willard for voicing their concern.

Classmate Alexander G.B. Grosvenor died in 1978 but were he still with us he would be proud of his daughter, Sandy, who runs major sailing regattas. She is also an accomplished skipper and was recently invited to helm an entry in the prestigious Santa Maria Cup, an international woman's match

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racing regatta held in the Spring in Annapolis. During a tour as Commanding Officer of waterfront activities at the Naval Academy, Alex was credited with building the Navy intercollegiate sailing program into one of the nation's best. Yes, Alex would be proud of Sandy's accomplishments.

Carol and Birch Dewitt made a trip to New Orleans to visit Paul Soteropulos who Birch hadn't seen since Graduation Day 1950. Paul has had staggering problems, most of which have been caused by his malfunctioning heart that has plagued him since his days at the Naval Academy. Over the years he has been in and out of hospitals manytimes,and he has lost both of his legs because of poor circulation. The remarkable thing is that Paul is completely positive and upbeat. He says, "I simply refused to get depressed." It is this mental outiook and the devotion of Sally and the support of his daughter and son and their families that has sustained him. Paul and Birch had a lot to talk about after 46 years, hoping to give Paul a lift. He says he was but Birch knows it was the DeWitts who were lifted. About the framed picture that Paul and Birch are holding, it is composed of four snapshots artanged around a Norwegian Krohn note. The snapshots were taken on our Youngster cruise in Oslo, Norway and the Krohn note was signed on the Fourth of July 1947

by Paul, Birch, Charlie Hooper, "Boats" Condit, John Coughlin, Fred Leder and Pete Abercrombie.

All except Fred are in the pictures. Each had signed the pictures with a short note for Paul. It was a wonderful gift and Paul proceeded to call everyone to thank them. It has gone on the wall along with his graduation picture and his Naval Academy diploma.

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Roger Freeman and Bob Walker From Jacksonvdle, FL, Paisley Boney informs us of a recendy published book of poems entided. The Pilot's Daughter by Gardner McFall, Dodge McFall's daughter At the heart of her book Gardner portrays some of the central themes of our times; what the Vietnam War took from us, what re-examination can give back, family beliefs and in her poems looks at her pilot father's death and then ahead to her child's birth. Jody McFall lives near Pete in Jacksonville and had been present in New York for a "book signing" by daughter, Gardner. Gardner earned her doctorate in English from NYU and teaches literature at the Cooper Union in New York City. Copies of her book may be purchased from Time Being Books, 10411 Clayton Road, Suites 201-203 St. Louis. Missouri 63131 or by phone at 1-800-3316605.

Jim Lisanby reports from Pascagoula, MS, with George Nelson as a recent visitor George was in town for the launch of the M/V RONALD BROWN built

by Trinity Marine Group. George was the design manager for this Class of oceanographic research ship before retiring from the Naval Sea Systems Command. Jim remains interested in such projects living in the middle of the shipbuilding industry and because of earlier duties at NAVSEA as Deputy for Engineering. Gladys and Jim were over in New Orleans for the commissioning of OAK HILL (LSD-5 1)

at the Avondale Shipyard.

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correctness." These were the views of former S E C D E F James Schlesinger.

In the Naval Institute Proceedings for May we are privileged to read the first chapter of Charlie Cooper's forthcoming book. Cheers and Tears. If the remainder of his autobiographical account of 35 years of service in the Marine Corps is anywhere near as revealing as chapter one, then Charlie will have a best seller on his hands. Get a copy of the Proceedings for May and you will agree tiiat for an understanding of the political process—Charlie's chapter should be required reading.

In an historic first, the Secretary of the Navy awarded the Naval War College with the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) for meritorious service from 1 March 1990 to 1 April 1994. This award specifically included civilian employees of the college. As a part of the Non-Resident faculty of the College of Continuing Education of the Naval War College, John Coughlin earned his right to wear the MUC having completed nine years as an adjunct professor conducting seminars on National Security Decision Making in the Seattle area. John says that he will miss going back to school this September but it isn't out of the question that he might get back into harness should the force structure in the Seattle area wanant a resumption of his seminar in '97 or '98. The seminar has assisted in preparing middle grade officers for Pentagon duty and for joint assignments. Wayne Jensen also received the MUC for conducting that seminar in the San Diego area over the past six years. John had one item of bad news that Pat Cart, Kelly Carr's wife, died of cancer during June. Services were held in the Seattle area with a final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery.

The Washington area Class luncheon group met at LaPorta's Restaurant for the June meeting. Attendees included: Willy Ayres, Bob Bisselle, John Cavanaugh, Bill Diehl, Lew Goldbeck, Larry Hawkins, Charlie Hirsch, Harry Krantzman, Bob Mandeville, J.J. McNally, Bob Oliver, Bill Rockey, Tom Ross, Phil Ryan, Tom Bigley, Ray Bowers, Charlie Cooper, Rod Eyster, Earl Halpern, John Henderson, Bill Kiehl, Jim Lynn, Gayle May, George Nelson, Howard Portnoy, Tom Rogers, Jack Ryan and Daryle Tripp. John Henderson revealed that he was just back from a Space "A" trip to see his daughter in Idaho and intends to take off for Maine for a month. Milt Schultz has been busy on behalf of the Class this Spring with attendance at the Board of Trustees, presentation of the Class of '50 Honor Chair binoculars to Midshipman, now Ensign, Eggers, attending a meeting of the Public Affairs group on the production of a video promoting the museum refurbishment with our part being the FOYER for '50. Video total cost is $38,700. We share a small part of that cost. Milt also attended the Class President's meeting with the Superintendent and again returned for participation in the video taping.

Charlie Cooper anticipates his book will be published sometime later this year. Bill Rockey reminded everyone that the luncheon day was not only the 52nd anniversary of D-Day but it was also the 78th anniversary of the attack by USMC General Harbord's brigade on German positions in Belleau Wood near Chateau-Thierty, France during WWI. The French government dedicated that battlefield as a permanent memorial to the almost 8,000 U.S. casualties and ordered it renamed Bois de la Brigade de Marine. The Class share of $7,000 for the funding of the THRESHER/SCORPION Memorial has been paid from the Treasurer's operating fund. The current balance of the fund is now $15,129. July's monthly luncheon for the Washington area was held on the 11th. George Van held his annual picnic/barbecue at 2230 Brian's Way in Lusby, MD, on 13 July.

The wives of the San Diego '50 group held their

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June luncheon meeting in their side by side room at the Mariner Club at the Naval Station with; Dolores Harrison, Mary Ellen Prescott, Marjorie Cassilly, Mary Lou Thurston, Dorothy Jensen, Helen Wisenbaker, Faye Elliott, Alene Morgan and Judy Frudden. Helen Wisenbaker had just won a blue ribbon for the best Coronado grown rose at the world famous Coronado flower show. Helen points out that the rose was a Chrysler Imperial. Meanwhile the men of '50 in their room had no time for roses but were on to religion, politics and those other subjects that we learned early on were not supposed to be wardroom subjects. The golf group was close to agreement on the site for the 6th annual Zeph Schultz tournament. J.B. Farrell, now at home in Carlsbad, CA, and an ardent contributor to Class news waited over at the Admiral Kidd Club for everyone to show up for lunch. He vowed to remember the Naval Station Mariner Club for future months. Those that did make the June gathering were; Lloyd Hartison, Frank Cassilly, Mark Frudden, Dick Smith, Charlie Clark, B.B. Lane, Wayne Jensen, Gene Wisenbaker, Bill Grimm, Dick Prescott, Don Elliott, Birch DeWitt, Don Albright, Bob Muck, Dick Martin and Dick Thurston together with son, Wright and grandson, Scott. Wright thanked the group for everything that they had meant for him during his growing-up years.

According to Wright '50 was special and we all agreed.

dating back to 1947 and 1949. One is apparentiy John's Plebe Summer Cutter Crew with Chief "Shorty" Aletzger and the others are of CAMID, where Bill McDonough lost half of his foot. In one of the pictures, four out of five Classmates have a lighted cigarette. [Ed. Note: Unfortunately the third picture was too small to print...Nancy]

ARMY is just around the corner. For reasons of honor, for reasons of rightfulness, for reasons of tradition and for reasons of the budget we will BEAT ARMY. Wayne

Bill Barbazette, Buck Baird, J.P. Francis, Hank Fonda, Hank Adams Which brings to mind the time Vaughan Monroe's Camel Caravan came to do their show at the Academy. We all received on the mess tables a free pack of "coffin nails" ("cancer sticks" came later), ensconced in a good plastic case, one half of which to this day still adorns the bottom of my slipstick case.

During the hop, when the commercial came on to announce how Camels were refreshing and soothing in the T-zone, some members of the Brigade immediately started to cough and hack and wheeze which I thought at the time made us sound like a bunch of ingrates at best and just plain gauche at worse. But that wasn't as bad as when '50 graduated and the three Underclasses broke out into a spontaneous chant of, "We hate to see you go; we hate to see you go. We hope the hell you never come back; we hate to see you go." Now, that was just gross.

A kinder Plebe Summer? That was the heading of an article in the local Annapolis rag Jack Hamilton brought to our '51 luncheon in July. It went on to say the 1,230 Plebes (we came in with 970 and graduated 725) will have a limiting number (but doesn't say how many) of pushups, deep-knee bends and situps upperclassmen levied on ertant Plebes. Upperclassmen are encouraged to yell less and talk more with the Plebes, etc. But, when the Brigade returns from summer cruise and leave, Plebes will be permitted to date during the academic year. Physical hazing has always appeared ridiculous to me, having endured it at the Military College of the State of Vermont, Norwich University. I mean does this train future ensigns to have sailors doing pushups? And even as much as we disliked '48-B, I can't remember any of them screaming at us. They had other problems but to give credit where credit is due, venting their rage by yelling at us wasn't one of them.

Lee Doggett, Howie Ruggles and Don Black attended the 94th Annual Convention of the Navy League in Honolulu. They were all re-elected as National Directors and Lee was also re-selected as National Vice President. He was also presented the Dept. of Navy's Superior Public Service Award by SECNAV John H. Dalton '64. Lee managed to squeeze in a dinner with Mary and Buzz Bibby and Pappy Sears.

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Pres; CAPT F. Trent Shaver, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; William W. Boyes, Jr. 2214 McAuliffe Drive, Rockville, MD 20851-1548 There was a reason, sad to say, why Leo Glenn, Jr.'s brochures on our 45th Reunion were returned with "No forwarding address" on them. Leo died on 27 May 1996 of liver cancer at home in Melbourne, FL. Leo had an interesting career, viz. retired as a Lt. Col., USAF, became an ordained minister and went on to get his business degree and passed the CPA exam. A full obituary will appear in a future issue of Shipmate. Leo's death means that five out of the six members of our Class who were tail-end Charlies have deceased, i.e., John Alvis, Leo Glenn, Jim Kelley, Max Leslie and Carlos Tovar. Strange to say, the top ten members of our Class are still amongst the quick, i.e.. Bill Shaughnessy, Rudy Pierce, John Green, Scott Hightower, Lou Sarosdy, Bryan Compton, Bill Lawrence, Larry Radkowsky, Guy Shaffer and Jim Wilcox. Is there a message here?

Are the actuarial tables skewed by academic achievement? Or, is this a fluke?

On a cheerier note. Bill Aston stated in a letter to our Class Treasurer, Paul Tiizo, that Chief Hatuey beer is now available in south Florida. Shades of Gitmo—carousing on summer cruises in 1948 and 1950! Bill mentioned that Bacardi Rum Corp. owns the original recipe and used to own the Cuban brewery. But, Hatuey beer is now brewed by the Indian Head Brewery located in—of all places—Baltimore, MD. I finally figured out why the damned big-nosed, one-eyed Indian never blinked even when Lee Bolt pasted the decal on his hat: the Chief is depicted as a line drawing without a visible eyeball. Phew! I thought the ingestion of too much of that stuff (as we underage Middies were wont to do) made you go blind. Bill says to "Look for it up North soon."

John (J.P.) Francis dropped me three old pictures

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ideas on Custer Incidentally, there was a USNA Alumnus killed at the Little Big Horn. Second Lieutenant William Van Wyck Reily was in the Class of 1874 at the Naval Academy but resigned in his Second Class year It is an interesting parallel to Ish Renneman in our own Class who, as I recall, had to get the Commander-in-Chief's approval to get back into the U.S. Army.

About 25 or 30 years ago, after our Class had purchased many seats and one big gate (today unused) at the new football stadium and also funded an elevator in the Chapel, we still had some money left over The Board at that time decided to give each graduating Class a $500 bond to get their Classes organized and incorporated as we had done several years after graduation. The bonds were left with the Alumni Association where each year they were stuck in a file cabinet. Around 1978 when the Alumni Association started signing up I007o of the new graduates, another Board decided to discontinue our Class gifts. Well, just recentiy, somebody found that file and sent the bonds to the various Classes resulting in President Trent Shaver receiving a plethora of thank you notes from these Classes for the bonds which had matured years ago and are presently worth $1300 and up.

Ross Williams recently informed several in the Class, and I pass it on to you, that Bob Bradley's son will be bringing Bob, who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease, to our 45th reunion tailgate party at the '53 Pavilion on Sat night, 21 Sept. 1996.

It should be a welcome treat for him and us.

This is being written for the Sept. issue of Shipmate, so it would be a little late to do any drumming up, so I'll Just look forward to seeing many of you and your significant others there at the 45th, "God willin' and the creek don't overflow"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Walt.

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Pres: CAPT James P. Keane, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT Leigh Ebbert, USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Road. Alexandria. VA 22308-2133

Jean and Andy Kremm: Will and Laura Little

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Before the June issue artived, I had a call from Doc Collins advising me that there was an ertor in the story about his son's change of command. I had submitted copy that was in erton I goofed and am apologizing. Shipmate handled the situation nicely and is reprinting the story.

I hope your Summer was productive. Jean and I enjoyed another week in the North Carolina hills at the Kanuga retreat center and relaxed with our daughter and granddaughter. Grandparenting could become a full-time proposition. In June I had a nice day with the pre-commissioning crew of THE SULLIVAN'S (DDG-68) building in Bath, Maine. It's gratifying to see such an enthusiastic crew and witness the excitement in bring a ship to life.

We had a good turnout for the Spring Weekend in the Pocono Mountains at the Mountain Laurel Resort. Attending were; Sheila and Pete Barry. Bobbie and Dick Denfeld. Dee and Gus Eggert, Nancy and Frank Hannegan, Carmen and Larry Layman, Dolly and Ed Leonard, Jane and Jack O'Connell, Jean and Jack Sheehan, Barbara and Pete Stark and Kenny Weir. Dick Denfeld writes; The weather for the entire weekend was absolutely spectacular, clear, cool, calm and perfect.

Nine of the 19 attendees played at least 2 rounds of golf Kenny Weir and Dick Denfeld played all three days. Pete Stark posted the best score, a 79, on Sunday morning playing in a twosome with me.

Pete Barry, Gus Eggert and Kenny Weir had played golf in the rain and cold in Virginia prior to coming up to Mountain Laurel, and were thankful for the good weather.

Kenny Weir made the longest trip (from California) to be there for the weekend.

Pete Stark sent the picture showing a portion of the group at lunch at the Lake Harmony Lodge after the game. Seated at the table from the left; Carmen and Larry Layman, Dick Denfeld, Bobbie Denfeld, and Barbara and Pete Stark. Thanks. Pete.

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At Lunch in the Poconos Dick continues; Friday evening we assembled for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and dinner at the hotel. Saturday night, the Sheehans sponsored the pre-dinner gathering. Aside from the enjoyment of being together and having a chance to become better acquainted, we all had the great opportunity of being briefed

by Jack Sheehan on recent events surrounding the Naval Academy and the Naval Service.

The Mountain Laurel Resort is a wonderful place to visit. We are very fortunate to have the opportunity through the generosity of our Classmate. Jack Sheehan and his wife Jean to have a delightful weekend vacation. Sunday was Jean Sheehan's birthday so we celebrated with a cake. Other than the golfing there were many other activities available including outlet shopping and short trips to Brenda's Crafts just down the road.

Thanks very much. Dick and Pete, for the information.

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Sally and Alex Alexander was enjoyed by all. The attendees and their prizes; Joan Beecher, Martha and Toxey Califf (most artistic shell pile by a male), Peggy and Jim Keane (largest pile by a male), Lillian and Jim Wilson, Petey and Biscuit Wev, Susan Kephart and Tom Thawley (most improved consumption by a male), Anne and Chuck Pollak (furthest travelers prize), Charlie McDonald, Helen and Les Banghart, Esther (most artistic pile by a female) and Vince Manara, Betty and Harry Spencer, Joan and Bob Denbigh, Virginia (largest pile by a female) and George Lester, and Francoise and Al Bress. Jim Keane noted that his award was greeted with considerable derision and cries of "fix, fix." Jim also noted that; Mark T\izo has moved into his new home in Florida and had sent the Alexanders a postcard from there; Audrey and Jim Stone were in Scotland and sent their regrets; Jack Sheehan was reported to be in a wheelchair as a result of a severe cut in his leg from a boat propeller; Chuck Pollak was scheduled for medical tests before returning to his boat in Trinidad. He and Anne had returned to the States for Anne's father's funeral; Al Bress got stuck on the Beltway for 2-1/2 hours and almost missed the event altogether Thank you, Jim, for the information.

Bill Maxson sends along the picture of Wes Dow and him taken during a visit in Florida, their first meeting since graduation. Bill writes; "Wes was responsible for planning Nancy's and my honeymoon in his home state of Maine in July 1952." Bill sent along a news clip from Plymouth State College, Plymouth, New Hampshire, which announced that Professor Emeritus Wes Dow was the recipient of American Geography's most prestigious award. In part the release reads, "On April 12, Distinguished Service Honors were presented to Dow at Charlotte, NC, during the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers (AAG). Four or five internationally acknowledged academicians receive AAG Honors each year, and Dow was recognized in 1996 for his "Geographers on Film (GOF)" series, which has been chronicling the history of modern geography for 27 years, first on 16mm film and now on videotape (VHS).. .Dow, thefirstrecipient of Plymouth State College's Distinguished Teaching Award, was recently honored by the college during its 125th anniversary." A college Geographic Information Systems Laboratory has been dedicated in Dow's name. Also in the mail from Harry Bixby was a copy of the June AAG Newsletter containing the names and write ups for the Distinguished Geographers. This write up notes that Professor Dow is "a cultural and political geographer by training and a specialist on Southeast Asia...His work highlights the importance of oral history as a tool for sharing the heritage of geography with young scholars, and as a medium for furthering our understanding of methodological debates in the development of the discipline." Congratulations, Wes. Thanks for the information. Bill and Harty.

Bill and Wes Harry sends greetings from "the great Southwest and our 47th state which, curiously, has the only license plates on which the letters USA follow the state

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name. I didn't realize it, but apparently many of the younger generation don't know that New Mexico is one of the 50 states of the Union. We've all read stories about how poorly today's students do in geography." Harry received the news about Wes from his brother-in-law LCOL Walter N. Duffett USAF (Ret.) who is also a geographer and who served with Wes at the Air Force Academy. Harry has seen Wes only once since graduation, and then we talked more abut some adventures while on liberty in Portsmouth, England, on youngster cruise.

Joann and I are well and enjoying our new surroundings in Santa Fe. Its quite a change from coastal California. We especially enjoy being nearer the kids and grandkids who are all within a days drive from here. Haven't seen any Classmates since moving here, so we're looking forward to the 45th next year.

Bob Morris writes, "On the 13th of June our fellow Classmate Punchy Gillcrist and his wife Nancy came down from Los Angeles to participate in a book signing of his latest book. Vulture's Row, at one of our bookstores in Coronado...Scores of people turned out including Dick Dietz, Jack Ward, Tom Pike, Duane Anderson, and Fox Charlie Johnson.

After the signing Punchy, Nancy, Jack, Tom and I went out for dinner and what a fun evening. Punchy, Jack and Tom were roommates along with Fred Hollick, and the stories that were told were hilarious!!

Thanks, Bob, for the pictures and the information.

Vultures Row-I; Dick, Jack, Tom and Duane with the author

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Vultures Row-II; Fox Charlie and Punchy

Doane Kiechel, Jim Troutman, Dick Denfeld and I had a delightful round of golf at the Kenwood course in June. Garnett continues to circulate information on and build the '52 e-mail net. Bill Blasko's response to a quest for information (on e-mail), "All is calm in this small town (Fredricksburg). Life goes on quietly. No info to report."

Doc Collins reported the death of Water Scott (Scotty) Hamilton. He died on 7 July in Palm Beach, Florida. Thank you. Doc. We are grateful to have known him.

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Pres; RADM S. David Frost, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; LCOL David B. Jones, USAF (Ret.) 6708 Pageland Lane, Gainesville, VA 22065 (H) 703 754-4492 In the last column I wrote that John Will was very ill and needed our prayers. Sadly, less than a week after I had mailed that column, John died. We send our love and condolences to Linda, the four Will children and the rest of the family. A Memorial Service with full military honors was held at Fort Myers on June 28th. Many Classmates were in attendance.

At the July luncheon I sat next to Chuck Mumford who had just gotten out of the hospital after having part of a lung removed. He looked fine and when I asked him how active he could be he said as active as he wanted. He added that he had originally been planning on getting his knee operated on, but the lung problem took precedence and the knee repair will have to wait. Irv Boeskool was at the same table and reported that Ruth had been injured in an auto accident, breaking her collarbone and two ribs. Sally talked to Ruth last night and she is recuperating nicely although she still has some problems. Also reported at the luncheon was the sad news that Bob Hoffman's daughter, a Lt. Cmdr. in the Navy had died of cancer in June. Her funeral services were held at Fort Myers on July 3rd. We send the Hoffman family our most sincere condolences and love. We know how tough it is to lose a daughter.

Irv Boeskool had a happier news item, although it is guaranteed to make us feel our age. He reported that Bob Jones' grandson, Peter H. Eudy Jr., was sworn in on the recent Induction Day as a member of the Class of 2000!! Congratulations to Midshipman Eudy and to Bob, I guess. Are there any other '53 grandchildren at the Academy?

A welcome visitor at the July luncheon was our own Class priest. Father Jim Walker. Jim was up for a few days visit with Chuck Diesel and the members of Chuck's church that have been helping Jim in his drive for support for his church school and convent in Macon, GA. Chuck said Jim's service at Chuck's church was very well received and that Jim then took Chuck with him to visit an inner city church in the District where Jim again had the crowd enthralled. Jim then spoke to us and said he was very happy being the Pastor of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Macon. In the days of 'separate but equal' St. Peter Claver had been the black Catholic Church.

Now it is a rainbow church with african-American, Hispanic, Asian and Caucasian parishioners. Their school goes from K-8th grade and accepts all who apply. However, inasmuch as it costs money to run the school (salaries, maintenance and supply costs as well as utilities) they have to charge tuition. This gets tough as 80% of his students come from single parent families that are not rolling in wealth. At the end of each year they are usually 25-35 thousand

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dollars in the hole. Which means they start the next year in debt and Jim has to rob Peter to pay Paul. He says he has become so good at this that he could teach it. He went on to say that even with their severe financial problems he feels they are doing something right as this year two of their graduates went on to graduate one and two at the Catholic High School. It was the first time that the High School Valedictorian had been an African-American. Jim concluded by saying while he didn't want to beg, because they operate through faith and love, he surely would appreciate any help any of us could provide in the form of cash donations, or books for the school.

Checks can be sent to St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 131 Ward Street, Macon, GA, 31204. If you have books that would be suitable for a middle school Jim says Chuck Diesel will help artange shipping for those of us in the Washington area. Chuck's plione number is 703-978-3941. For those in other parts of the country call Jim at 912-743-1454, church, or 912741-8899, rectory. If you are looking for a worthy, tax deductible cause, St Peter Claver's school is a good one. Further, it is nice giving to someone you know.

Helen Miller, Norma Raffaele and Tony Miller

Tom Southerland sent me a short letter with a lot of pictures that he took at our 15 June Pavilion Wine and Cheese Picnic. While there apparentiy was a small communication problem on the part of the gentleman who was supposed to unlock the Pavilion gates, the always adaptable Class of '53 (our motto "We can tailgate anywhere") settled right down under a couple of shade trees on the edge of the parking lot and started to party. The gate was finally opened—Sue Albright told me she thought that Biil Ramsey ran down the Athletic Association Duty Officer, and the party moved into the Pavilion. As usual Lynn and Dave Johnson did a great job. Tom's pictures show; Tom Warren, Ed Spar and Sheila Gildea under the trees; Bruce Borthwick and Joe Gildea also in the shade; Helen Miller, Norma Raffaele and Tony Miller still in the parking lot; George Graveson and Earl Griggs wondering where the gatekeeper is; Dave Johnson with Ruth Boeskool in her Statue of Liberty costume; "Hebe" Jones with Tom Southerland inside the pavilion.

Thanks, Tom.

tion of Missouri. Trying to prove that one can go home again we swung through Maiden, Missouri, where some twenty or thirty some of us reported in late July or early August of 1953 for primary flying school. Maiden and the Air Base were not much in 1953 and, if anything they were a lot less in 1996.

The flight line and airstrip were still there and there were several of the 1940 era hangars still standing, but hardly any of the rest of the base was in evidence. The bartacks, dining halls and classrooms were all gone. The concrete block apartments (?) that some of us rented were mostly gone although I did find two short rows of about 4 units each that had survived. Sally took a picture of me in front of the water tower and I sent a copy of that plus some other shots of the flight line area and of downtown Maiden (all two or three blocks) to Don Metz who was my roommate at Maiden. The only live people we ran into on the base were the pro and the snack bar manager at the new public golf course that has been built on the grounds (a Private golf course has also been built on the grounds). Neither of them knew when the base had closed but thought it probably was in the late fifties. The snack bar lady did say that every couple of weeks or so they get visited by someone like me trying to recapture the past. She showed me the names of the most recent visitors but they were not there when we were. I left her my name, address and Class number From Maiden we drove west. The Ozark foothills are lovely and it was an interesting drive to Springfield. In Springfield we visited the Bass Pro Shops Store which is one of the real wonders of the world. The store has over 150,000 square feet of fishing, hunting and sport related STUFF!!!

In addition there is a large outlet center plus about a four square block new and used boat sales yard.

Unbelievable!! I'm not a fisherman or a hunter and I still had a great time hurrying through the store.

Unfortunately, we didn't have much time as we had to get to Big Cedar Lodge on Table Rock Lake south of Branson for our reunion.

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Gus Hubal and Darrell Dempster Our trip west for the mini Air Force reunion went very well. Having spent the last ten years or so mostiy driving to Florida and back I had forgotten how truly beautiful other parts of this country are. Our trip took us through southwest Virginia, Tennessee, the westem corner of Kentucky and across the southern por-

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Big Cedar was wonderful. It is a rustic, informal western lodge that I would rate at at least 4 1/2 stars.

Service was great, food was varied and good, rooms were large and comfortable and there was lots to do.

Table Rock Lake is a big oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;over 80 miles long and the lodge has a full service marina with all kinds of boats for rent as well as numerous guides available if you wish tofish.Additionally, Branson is only about 15 miles away with all its sights and shows.

Our whole group went to the Shoji Tabuchi Show which was outstanding and several of the other couples went to other shows. They said those shows were all good as well. Even if you are not into the Branson shows, it still is a must see. It is hokey, tacky, crowded, hilly, etc., etc., and yet it is fun.

The reunion was super Sally said we all picked up right where we left off in 1957 or 1958 as if it was only a day or two ago. There were 6 couples of us all together with Laura and Roy Feaga, Pat and George Hall and Sally and I from '53. The pictures show Pat and George Hall and Roy Feaga driving our rented boat with George and Sally advising. It was a fun trip even if Maiden had basically died.

Pat and George Hall As I said I sent Don Metz some of the Maiden photos and it was as if I had struck gold. Don fired back a two page, single-spaced, typed letter full of questions about Maiden and what we did there. Included among all the questions was the news that he had spent two weeks in the hospital in April with his second bout with pneumonia. He notes "Don't try it!" It took him several more weeks to get back to battery but he is hitting "on all seven now." His son Randy, and Randy's family just moved to a suburb of Augusta so Don once again has family close by.

Additionally, Kim, Randy's wife just gave birth to Don's third grandchild. Baker Donald Metz! Back to Maiden, Don also said that: "One day I was flying upside down for much too long, when the engine backfired and scared my mule to hell and gone!

I may have left my marker in the area."

(Didn't see any sign of it as we drove around the area.) He concludes; "Needless to say I never got upside down again."

Thanks, Don. I'll try to answer as many of your questions as I can.

Got a nice letter from Jerry Weinstein replying to my letter telling him we were going to take a tour of the Tony Hillerman Navajo country this Fall.

Jerry says they will plan a Class dinner for us and

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we can compare notes with Howard Morgan, the Channel 7 weatherman in Albuquerque who is mentioned in several of the Hillerman books, and with Oakah Jones who as a Professor of Indian (Native American) History is in great demand as a speaker in the southwest as well as in Central and South America. Jerry also reported that he had just finished another radiation treatment course and came through fairly well although there were some unpleasant side effects. He should now by know how well the treatments worked. Thanks, Jerty, we hope the treatments were completely successful and are looking forward to seeing you, Alice and the rest of '53 Albuquerque gang in October.

The last two pictures this month include a shot of Fay and Jim Harris of Martha and Hart Sebring taken at Tampa Bay Downs Race Track and a shot shows the snazzy costume one can get for their granddaughter through Shipmate or the Lyie Armel-Bill Leftwich Visitor Center gift shop.

Those cheerleaders keep getting younger!

Don't forget Class Luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 1130. The first home football game will be against S.M.U. on September 21st. This is a night game so our tailgate will start around 1600-1630 in our usual spot in the Gold side (East ) parking lot. Our tailgates are fun. Bring whatever you specialize in or like to eat as well as the beverages of your choice.

We all share and we all enjoy. Homecoming will be the weekend of October 5th. We do not make a big deal out of Homecoming but we do have our regular tailgate. Show up about 10-1030forthis tailgate. We will also have a normal tailgate for the Delaware

game on November 9th while the tailgate for the Tulane game on the 16th of November will be our special Pavilion Tailgate Celebration. For you real long-range planners our 45th Reunion will be over the November 4-8, 1998 time period. Block those dates out now. As you may be able to tell, I need some fresh news and pictures. Let's hear from some new voices and faces. Go Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dave.

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Pres; COL Fitz W. Woodrow, USMC (Ret.) Sec'y; Edward H. "Ed" Dawson, Jr. 6601 Howie Ct., Camp Springs, MD 20748-3941 (H) 301-449-1954 (Fax) 301-595-2586 I've got to tell you , folks...although I've been doing our Class column for a long time, I still haven't got it down pat. I have had people send me bogus information that I was gullible enough to print. 1 have had mis-information mailed or faxed to me that I believed to be legitimate.. .and printed it! I have been out-foxed, out-witted, out-maneuvered, etc., but I have taken it to be just fun. In other words, this Class column is supposed to be informative, of course.. .but more importantly, a medium that the Class looks forward to reading. I claim not to be a professional writer/columnist/reporter, but just a guy that volunteered to pass the word to add a bit of "spice" (perhaps) to get people more interested in Class activities through this, your means of communicating to your old buddies. The result of a recent poll indicates that 94 percent of those polled responded in favor of the way this column is being recorded. The remaining 2 percent (4 percent undecided.. .you have to have those) feel that my writing methods infringe upon their superior intelligence, that I am assuming too much power as someone who writes for this prestigious magazine. Nothing could be further from the truth. Anyone who feels that they are among the 2%, please read the parts that appeal to you and skip the rest. I have had written or faxed "constructive criticism" from individual(s). Let me put this to rest.. .lighten up. Try to enjoy, not nit-pick.. .give me some leeway. When I find out that I have erred I will publish a cortection...for example...

The June issue of Shipmate announced that Jamie Deuel had completed a cross-country bicycle trek last year The info I received was an incomplete fax which failed to indicate that Jamie intends to accomplish this magnificent feat this Autumn... so, at the time you are reading this, Jamie "The Man" may be well on his way to a tremendous achievement of stamina and perseverance. Hopefully, Jamie will continue communicating to his Classmates through this column. Hang in there, Jamie, good luck, and...please write!

Chuck Horowitz continues to chip in:...He and wife Lee were Westward Bound after visiting their son and D-in-law in Chicago. Re-routing due to flooding got them together with Carol and Jamie Deuel and Jennifer and Mark Byrd in Arizona. New fax for Chuck is 602-816-9404.

Swallowing angry words before you say them is better than having to eat them afterwards... Proverbs 18: 20-21 NIV Bill "Cutter" Robinson reports the loss of his beloved wife, Jacqueline, to cancer, July 3rd, this year May God bless, rest and accept her soul. The Class extends its sincere condolences to Bill and his family in their time of great sortow.

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Please Read All of Shipmatel You never know what interesting facts you will And... career opportunities, news about shipmates, friends, and classmates, and happenings at USNA. '54 Picnic J.J. Olsen and Stan Keck at the helm Please note; Some Classmates have submitted photos and requested that they be retumed. Neither i nor Shipmate are capable of keeping track or controlling retum of photos. Please submit pictures that you have duplicates or do not need to ever see again...

Here's a short Mike Nassr-gram: Bill Hoover, playing in the 60-65 age group (can you believe that we're really that old?), won a basketball gold medal in the regional Senior Olympics held in Williamsburg, VA, in June. One of the other members of the three-player team was Dave MuIIaney, '51. They will now compete in the Nationals to be held in the Spring of '97 in Tucson, AZ. Way to go. Bill...You can do it...Bring back the GOLD! If you pick up a starving dog and feed him and care for him, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man...Mark Twain

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The East Coasters had their annual summer picnic this year at the Sailing Center in the yard at USNA in June. A great time was had by all and Dave Henry took the pictures. You may remember that a few years ago Dave had done some research on calcium-related arthritis. God has blessed Dave with the gift of sharing and anyone interested in solutions to arthritis problems may obtain input from Dave by sending a SASE to him at 18431 Gardinia Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 or to D r Gabe Mirkin, P O Box 10, Kensington, MD 20895...Oh, my aching back!

Greetings from Seattle writes Stan Keck; The reason that J.J. Olsen and Stan Keck weren't able to make it to our scheduled June Week West event in San Diego was due to the preparation requirements to bring the SV Circe into readiness for our opening day of yachting season in Seattle. All told, about 150 vessels participated. Joining Olsen and Keck aboard Circe,flyingour Naval Academy Sailing Squadron burgee was Lee Harshfield, President of our NAAAPSC Chapter and his wife, Marcia. You will note from the picture that J.J. performed the customary command role and he mustered a number of swabbies on deck...including Stan at the helm!.

As it tumed out, CIRCE placed second in the historic sailboat class. She is a 67-foot classic vessel which has just been completely restored by Stan after 15 years of effort. Stan has been trying to dedicate the vessel to be used in a training and orientation program for the Navy Sea Cadets in Seattle.

Presently, she is being donated to a charter effort so as to raise funds to hire qualified personnel to properly execute such a program. Embarrassing as it may be. it seems the Navy has lost its footprint to provide such personnel to administer and operate such a program.

This is an open invitation to any Classmates who might be coming to the Seattle area to give me a call, and I will try to host you, schedule permitting, to an outing on Puget Sound!... J. Stanton Keck

It's been some time since I've written writes Lee Wood: For the last year I've been here in Bethioua, Algeria, just East of Oran, managing a 650 million dollar renovation and upgrade of Sonatrach's Liquified Natural Gas Plant GNL-2. We've had up to 180 expat staff supervision, 100 local staff, 300 Filipino craft and 3,000 Algerian constraction craft workers. This plant produces about 100,000 cubic meters of LNG per day.

The terrorist activity in Algeria forces us to live single status in virtual prison conditions where we are confined to the Industrial Security Zone (one by five miles). We have 39 armed men guarding our camp and travel in armed convoys always in radio contact. I usually have one of our Algerian "Gun Slingers" with an AK-47 on his lap next to me in my bullet-proof Bronco.

I am completing 22 very interesting years, challenging years in the Engineering and Construction industry including 11 years of foreign work, 6 years in Trinidad. I am now retiring, initially to Trinidad where 1 have a house, an apartment and a 50-foot sailboat. I plan to sail, swim, scuba and walk the beaches in the Caribbean, do the East Coast to Nova Scotia, Europe, the Med and around the world.

I have a son I'm grooming for the Class of 2008...54 years after we graduated! Hismotheris an Enghsh lady I met in Saudi Arabia in 1977. They live in our house in Henderson. NC, where I'll probably go after sailing or back to Trinidad. Jean doesn't like sailing.

The art of being yourself at your best is the art of unfolding your personality into the man you want to be...Be gentle with yourself leam to love yourself, to forgive yourself for only as we have the right attitude toward ourselves can we have the right attitude toward others... Wilfred Peterson I'll close this month's column with a letter from the desk of my good friend and yours. Dick Boverie; Ed DeFede and I talked recently. This is the first time we chatted in 17 years. I told Ed that my wife.

Gudrun and I are building a home in Florida and should be moving in late this year. As it turns out. our place is about five miles from where Ed and his wife, Mickey live! Therefore, whenever we are not soaking up the rays or drinking orange juice.

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Ed and I will be able to reminisce about the "good old days"—and we had lots of them.

Ed and I were in the same company (4th Co.).

We both went into the Air Force. Our initial assignment was Lowry AFB where we underwent training for the Air Force's first operational surface-to-surface nuclear-guided missile, the Matador. From there we both went to Florida involved in the operational testing of the Matador. Launching missiles from Cape Canaveral and guiding them was an exciting experience. After Ed and I deployed to Germany for a tour of duty he decided on a career in the private sector while I stayed with the Air Force.

I have a letter and lots of photos from Kirby and Poolie Watson at the West Coast Reunion which I'm saving for next month.

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue!

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Pres; LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret.) 10522 Birnham Road, Great Falls, VA 22066-3202 Tom Mclsaac was elected Class Vice President in a special election to replace John Adams who resigned just before the 40th Reunion. Dick Morgan ran the nomination process and the election which was limited to Washington, DC area Classmates so we could get the job done quickly and easily. We had a slate of three and it was a tight race with most area Classmates voting. The next regular election will be during the 45th Reunion. Congratulations, Tom!

"Over the Hill Gang" That's about it for this month...I wish you all the best of health and happiness a n d . . . a final thought... Character is much easier kept than recovered 1 Tim 4:12. Make it a great month...Eddie

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Dick and Joan Morgan We have declared our 40th Reunion Mural Project "Winning the Cold War" to be complete. A final heartfelt thanks to Geoff Gardner and Ted Parker, in particular, and all who worked and contributed time, effort and dollars toward its completion. It is a tremendous source of pride for all members of the Class, for the Brigade and for the Academy. The artist, Stewart White, has been made an honorary member of the Class and is interested in continuing his association with us. A small fund has been established for occasional maintenance of the mural to be accomplished by Stewart. With the project completed, contributions are no longer required in the "Class restricted" category to support it. There are sufficient residual funds in the Class account to support the maintenance. The next Class Project will be for the 50th Reunion, and we will be mobilizing on this fairly soon. By the way, more pics of the 40th are included herein.

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ment to provide for both. You should have received a letter recently from Steve Chadviick '62 soUciting unrestricted donations.

TAPS. Clark Gammell (1st Co.) passed away at home in St Petersburg, FL, on June 11th from lung cancer. A sunset ceremony was held on the 15th in St Pete and later in Norfolk. Loretta can be contacted at: 6177 Sun Blvd., #16, Isla Del Sol, Casa C, St Petersburg, FL 33715, 813-866-1634. Henry C. North, Jr. (24th Co.) was stmck down by a rare form of skin cancer on March 3rd at St Simons Island, GA. His ashes were also scattered at sea. Surviving are his wife Jimmie, two daughters and a son. Jimmie can be reached at; 114 Worthing.Road, St Simons Island, GA 31522. On June 8, the remains of Gene Walker (21st Co.) were scattered around a tree planted on his son's farm in Thurmont, MD, (his death was previously reported in this column). It was a family ceremony attended by his wife Marty and sons Rob, Rusty, Adam and daughter Ann. Janet Carr's ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery on June 18th. Janet died in Florida during the Winter and Jim Carr ( 16th Co.) wanted her buried at Arlington with their daughter who died in an accident while Jim was still on active duty. Classmates attending the ceremony were; Tom Cann, Charlie Plumly, Joe Dunn, Pat Taylor, Mai MacKinnon and Frank Regan. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the surviving families.

GATHERINGS. Norfolk Classmates went on a harbor cruise aboard the three-masted schooner AMERICAN ROVER. Charlie Plumly was the organizer and reports that a grand time was had by all. Ceremonies included a sunset toast to Clark Gammell who had passed away the week before. Charlie promises that photos will be coming in time for the next column. The Norfolk group also holds luncheon gettogethers every other month in Virginia Beach. They are well attended and lots of fun. If you are interested, call Charlie at 8 0 4 - 4 8 1 - 5 5 7 3 . Paul Sutherland volunteered to host the September lunch down at the Outer Banks. Date is Tuesday, 17 September Paul led a small '55 contingent on an Alaskan cmise in late Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a warm up for a Class Cruise in '98 (see below). From the '55 Net; Greetings! We are back from the Alaska cruise.

It was outstanding, super and wonderful in every way. The '55 group (Sandy and Ted Hyman, BJ Straub, Don Loosley and Donna Rhinhardt, Pat and yours truly, and Shirley and Noel Smith '54) highly recommend this cruise to all. I say '55 group since we made Noel and Shirley honorary '55ers!

In addition all highly endorse CRYSTAL HARMONY as the ship to cruise on. This ship was recommended by our travel expert and cruise "guide" Sandy Hayman. One thing is certain...you can't have a less than outstanding cmise when your travel agents (Ted/Sandy) are on the cruise with you. Sandy was like a mother hen during the entire cruise, ensuring that everything was 4.0+. She even arranged a special cocktail party with the Captain with just the '55ers. This was a great opportunity to make the CO an honorary member of the Class of 1955. He was presented with a '55 scarf (thanks to Donna) which will be framed and put in a place of honor onboard CRYSTAL HARMONY. Pictures to follow.

Mary Lou and George Scott The emphasis in gift-giving to the Alumni Association has shifted to direct support of the Association by means of unrestricted gifts. These funds will be used to support day-to-day operations of the Association and the needs of the Superintendent directly. The long-range plan is to establish an endow-

The cruise had to be great as all signed up (with $$$) for a follow-on cruise through the Panama Canal in the Jan/Feb '98 time frame.

Washington area Classmates continue to hold luncheons at Portofino's in Crystal City nearly every month. A Fall and Winter schedule will be published in the next column. The Homecoming Game this year is against Duke on October 5th. Game time is 12 noon because the game will be televised. We will start our tailgate about 10 am and the Homecoming party after the game will be at Buschs' Chesapeake House on Route 50 outside Annapolis. (We have been assigned the same area for tailgating during the '96 football season. Area 3 in the paved area of the Gold (north) parking lot.) For more information, call Don

Conner at 410-974-6310.

Denny Sullivan received a nice letter from Frank J. Regan certainly worth passing on; Many thanks for your roster of the Class of USNA '55 who live in the Annapolis area. In my earlier letter, I mentioned that since I did not graduate from USNA, I have never been active in Alumni affairs. Since I have worked for the U.S. Navy for the past 34 years. I have met Classmates or other grads from time to time. I also lectured twice at the Academy in the 1970s and have acted as tour guide for visitors. As for the last, the Academy has changed physically (to say nothing of outlook) in the past 40-1- years, so much so that my information is pretty dated.

I did attend the funeral of Janet (Abbott) Carr at Arlington since you informed me of the ceremony.

I did call Tom Cann before going to Arlington, and he cordially invited me. He was most hospitable. I did meet Joe Dunn, Pat Taylor and Charlie Plumly. Great guys all.

As you may remember, my renewed interest in the Class of USNA '55 was precipitated by learning of the sad life of Greg Lyden and his confinement to the nursing home in Lawrence, MA. Last week, I returned to Lawrence to visit my sister.

Meeting Greg was high on my list. It turns out that my cousin (a nurse) worked in this very same nursing home in the late 1960s, although the name has changed, the place is pretty much the same. I walked her to her job one day and stayed to play chess for a few hours with some of the patients.

I walked in and Greg was pointed out to me as the man sitting alone in the comer. My sister had visited him earlier and he seemed to be expecting me. To see such a talented man full of promise struck down in his prime and relegated to a life of confinement and limitation is sad beyond words.

No person of any sensitivity could help but be moved by the encounter. Greg and I talked for more than an hour about his life in the Air Force and what his children had accomplished. He didn't seem entirely sure of the details of his children's' careers.

He told me that his wife had sold their home in Hampton, NH, and had serious health problems herself He told me about his flying experiences including surviving a mid-air collision and ejecting to safety. As I am a private pilot, I asked him many questions about navigating his aircraft in Europe particularly. He sketched on a paper how he would acquire the VOR radio signals to go from place to place in Europe. We discussed the flying qualiues of the T-28, T-33 and T-34. He asked if I were interested in how he came by his present condition. He described the auto accident which changed his life forever and how after all these years nothing much in life bothers him. He enjoys smoking his com cob pipe and said that he even does a little weight lifting to maintain some muscle tone. He said that the gym in the home was very limited.

I asked him if he would like to go out for lunch and a change of scenery. He declined saying that food is just food and he gets that in the home. I did not see him try to walk. His left eye is turned so he may have problems reading and walking. He remained seated during our talk so I don't know how well he can walk. He is not in a wheel chair so I assume that he has mobility. At the funeral, Charlie Plumly mentioned that Greg not only was a USNA Classmate, but also a high school classmate. They attended the same high school in Maine. 1 mentioned that I had met Charlie and Greg went into details about how they were appointed to the Academy. He asked how Charlie was getting on. I said that Charlie was living in the Norfolk area, and Greg seemed very interested in details that I could not supply. Greg is one of the toughest men I have ever met! He has the inner physical strength of a Hercules and the inner beauty of an Apollo. You will find more courage at 800 Essex Street. Lawrence, MA, than on any battlefield.

Everyone in the USNA '55 should drop him a line. He can read well enough, and it would be a small effort that would be greatly appreciated. Better yet. visit him if you can.

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Join the fun! Its an easy way to pass on column material to your cortesponding secretary. Hint! Hint!

Nancy Gorum, Shipmate's Managing Editor, knows that she is invited to post info directly to our listserv which she deems worthy of our interest [Ed. Note: Thanks for the invite and will be happy to add information of interest...Nancy]. We thank Nancy for keeping us informed. FYI, anyone can send a message to our usna55(s'ithink.com list, although only '55ers and their NOK receive traffic on the net automatically. The following is our latest membership; Abernethy- pvpaul@aol.com Ailes- 72437.3125@compuserve.com Alderson- 76303.2012@compuserve.com Anders- 74731.3501@compuserve.com Aronis- 75104.2776@compuserve.com Bair- wabair@prin.reci.com Ballew- tzgm78a@prodigy.com Bendrick- FrankPutts@aol.com Bennett- TMBRTP@aoI.com Bracken- LABracken@aol.com Burden- 75610.1765@compuserve.com Butterileld- dbfield@cts.com Chase- 72162.1345@compuserve.com Clarkson- JCIarkson@aol.com Coffey- rogerc35@aol.com Conway- jconway@sirinc.com Curiis, Denny- dcurtis@Law.usc.edu Daniel- 73244.3611 @compuserve.com Dresel- loring@lowcountry.com Eckels- 72361.2764@compuserve.com Emery- 102657.1124@compuserve.com Farino- FFARINO@aol.com Fisher, Wil- FISHERW@Cobah.Vic.UH.edu Freeman- bob_freeman@csgi.com Frost- LWFrost@aol.com Gardner-geoffgroup@aol.com Gerdon- jerty_gerdon@capmac.org Grafius- guygraf@msn.com Gray- cgray@aloha.net Grego- 7I613.3066@compuserve.com Grozen- truffleje@aol.com Guffey- Hal_Guffey@msn.com Guille- lguille@mnsinc.com Hastoglis- 74212.1067@compuserve.com Henry- henryca@gpsl.laafb.afmil Holland, Jerry- BAFCEAEDU@aol.com.

Johnson, Lauren- 71331.1443@compuserve.com Kiefaber- KIEF55@aol.com Kingston- ek2d@jade.pvcc.cc.va.us Knepper- dknepper@connectnet.com Koester- fredk44044@aol.com Lawniczak- 73520.3010@compuserve.com Lunnen- rjl8@psu.edu MacKinnon- mmacmm@aol.com Martin, Geo. W. - ktqt38a@prodigy.com McAfee- 72113.56@compuserve.com McHale-Ed_McHale_at_srs-cam@smtpgate.mugu. navy.mil Mead- gwmead@pixi.com Miller, Donald Rodgers- 74114.10I2@compuserve .com Miller, Robert N.- DadMiller@msn.com Moore, WH "Bingy"- bingy@ix.netcom.com Newell- admiraln@aol.com Oates- CoatesOO@aol.com O'Connor, P.- POconl932@aol.com Ogden- easyed55@mars.superlink.net Parker, Ted- jparker@tecnetl.jcte.jcs.mil Ferryman- 74472.1422@compuserve.com Pirie- rpirie@aol.com Renard- renard@mayport.nadn.navy.mil Roberts, John- john@infi.net Rodes- Awilco@galileo.mis.net Ruth, Steve- ruth@gmu.edu Schoenberger- fschoenberger@ccmaiI.gsfc.nasa â&#x20AC;˘gov

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Shields- 104120.1240@compuserve.com Smith, Bill- 75051.I264@compuserve.com Snyder- SnyderGL@aol.com Stott- gmstott@aloha.net Strang- cj33880@aol.com Stuart, Don- wrfd22a@prodigy.com Sutherland- 74567.575@compuserve.com Tallman- tallmanjml @aol.com Taylor, P.C- PATCTAY@aol.com Volgenau- ernst_volgenau@sra.com Vollum- 71I27.1437@compuserve.com Walter- daicost@aol.com Weaver, Cal- Calweav@aol.com Welch- wwelch@fit.edu Wilhelm- NNSP64A@prodigy.com Wilkinson- awilkins@resOI.pcmail.ingr.com Winters- 72772.426@compuserve.com Wynne- 73672.505@compuserve.com Leedy, Ingram- ingram@ithink.com (Host) HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE ('55 Net).

Only some of the news that 'sfit to print! Courtesy of Don Knepper; The San Diego/Coronado Alumni Association has a Web Page at http;//www.sandiego online.com/alumni/ The July '96 Chapter Newsletter President's Letter said; I told you all to expect to see a Chapter homepage on the Internet... Well, we finally have set one up, and I would encourage everyone who has the ability to check this out. It is in the test stage right now so bear with us, but we encourage any and all comments as to its usefulness. Through this page you will be able to sign up for lunches, update your membership information, get information on upcoming events, see what is happening with the business networking program, and read the Chapter newsletter. Many thanks to Justin Miller and Bob Rustin for their efforts here...

Paul Sutherland says that Hurticane Bertha is a big pussy cat! "Drove one of the fire engines around for several hours yesterday telling all of the tourist that they had to evacuate. We all then adjourned to the golf course and had an excellent time playing a round of golf in peace and solitude."

Trail Bender and Tree Bender Carl Strang reports; For you fellow tailhookers, other 1300 designees.

Air Force types, and others who still slip the surly bonds of earth, this word of warning: In 41 years of piloting aircraft, including 35 years and 3,000 hours of civilian flying, nobody had ever asked me to produce my pilot's license and medical chit, so I gradually got out of the habit of carrying them on my person. Then, ten days ago when clearing U.S. Customs at West Palm Beach, I got caught. They weren't nice, despite the fact that I did my best at being humble, subservient, and obsequious. My chief antagonist was a person of uncertain gender packing a 9 mm pistol, who obviously hates the world in general and kindly old grandfathers in particular. I think they would have locked me up and confiscated my aircraft if the grandchildren had not begun to sob and wail loudly and convincingly on cue from my quick-thinking daughter. Customs alerted the FAA, from which agency I've begun to get calls. In my paranoia I believe they've dropped the ValuJet investigation to concentrate on Strang, and I'm sure I'll have to hire a special lawyer be-

fore the matter is settled. Apparently it is now SOP to check licenses of all pilots arriving at Customs facilities, so be prepared. Unless you enjoy being detained and treated like a common criminal, then don't leave home without license, medical certificate, and aircraft registration.

Jack Tallman passes on; Don May (my roommate) and his gracious spouse, Diana, are coming to visit my wee crofters cottage atop lovely 3200 ft. Hayford Hill in the Sierra on Tuesday next (41 years + 1 day). It'll be the first time in twenty years that we've gotten together. Don is living in a suburb of Phoenix and it's thanks to Joe Clarkson and his remarkable Air Force colonels network that I managed to regain contact. You may recall that Don sent a sitrep to the Class column several months ago after Joe C. found him lurking among the cacti. The motivation for this trip is his Fresno HS 45th reunion, a visit with his 94 year-old mother, and visits to other eastem Calif kin. I'm flattered that Don and Di are taking time out to make my 1-80 off-ramp. Don has all the machinery to be on our listserve but hasn't done so. So I'm hoping to proselytize, if I can figure how to finesse it. I'll tx any photos to Kief (Later) Golly, it was good to see them again. They look disgustingly fit and trim. I'm sure Don could run a marathon tomorrow. Well...maybe not tomorrow...he'll need a couple days to recover from last night. We consumed the fatted calf emptied the casks of ale, but Di wouldn't allow us to summon the lusty wenches. Even so, they (Don and Di, not the wenches) were on the road at 0600 this morning. With great good fortune, I arose in time to see them off. The Mays are headed up over Donner Pass to Reno and a long, hot, southerly drive toward Sun City West (Phoenix.) They are enjoying the good life in Arizona. Both are involved in community volunteer projects: teaching CPR for the Sheriff's Posse, English as a second language for Latinos, etc. Their daughter is married to a USNA grad submariner, XO of an attack sub out of Groton. So Don of the sock-bag-blue has kept up with all the Navy lingo, such as "gee" and "haw."

Hawaii Five Five calling. George Stott says; Since I have been on the '55 list, 1 have not seen it used to coordinate any meetings of Classmates.

The list could function as an excellent tool for such purposes. For example, if a Classmate is going to be in Hawaii, send out a short e-mail itinerary. Perhaps, we could arrange to meet for lunch or some similar get together. Moreover, there may be other Classmates on the Mainland visiting Hawaii during the same time-frame.

POTPOURRI. Charlie Plumly (this has become the Plumly Memorial Columnâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I'm not complaining Charlie. I wish there were more cortespondents/ activists like you) sent in pics of himself and Carl Strang on the Appalachian trail. Charlie thinks Carl is hooked. Also, he ran across a photo taken Youngster Cruise on board SHEA ( D M - 3 0 ) , enroute to Gitmo from Dublin, Ireland and Torquay, England. "Now, how could anyone go wrong betting on the defense of the country and the security of the free world knowing that it rested in the hands of these six guys?

- John Begley, Don Zuckerman, Duke Durgin, Jim Thompson, Charlie Plumly, and Howard Cohen."

Youngster Cruisers

and Nada, enjoying a lunch with Carol and Ron Marryott, and their son, Ron. Dale says the photo was taken at Laguna Beach, CA, in early June. He relates that the Hollabaughs are still happily ensconced in Ramona, CA, near San Diego, and that the senior Martyotts were visiting from Port Charlotte, FL; son Ron lives in Santa Monica, CA, where, among other things, he writes for the movies, including "V.I. Warshawski" with Kathleen Turner. Not bad work, if you get to go over your work with the performers!

Charleston Navy League Ed Newbegin dropped a note: Robin (Bob) Pirie, ASN Inst. & Env., blew into Charleston last week to address The Navy League and was attacked immediately by two Classmates; by me to have his pitcher took and by Jim Grego to actually answer a substantive question! Yeah, two old NAPS crewmates ganged up on the "kid." So what else is new? It gets hotter than you might like and colder than you expect but Charleston, SC, is sure one fine place to live. Y'all c'mon down.

We have Class reunion silk scarves for saleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they make great Christmas presents for wives, daughters or granddaughters. Price is $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Call Todd Meloy at 703-9385468.

Get involved with Alumni in your area. Join your Chapter!

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Co-chairmen Class Executive Committee CAPT Bill Henry, USN (Ret.) COL George Mushalko, USAF (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT P. C. Peterson, USN (Ret.) 401 Third Avenue Melbourne Beach, FL 32951-2537 Thanks to the efforts of the DC Chapter (Annapolis), the planning for the 40th is coming together. By now you should have received the final mailing and you have responded. What you haven't? Do it right now. If you didn't receive the mailing, call Doug Hayman at 410-268-0740 for another one. Thanks to the efforts of Doug all but 12 Classmates have been found. They are George Weigold, James Newcomb, Cliff Borden, Arsenic Delgado, R.S. Lamb, James K. Olson, J.C. Putnam, J.C. Shortridge, Ben Steele, Ed Toohey, Dave Weggeland and Eric J. Wilson. If you have any clue as to the whereabouts of these people, call Doug with your tip. It may lead to a reward as Doug has put great effort into his searches.

Word has it that Marianne and Bill Green have decided that the Pensacola area is not for them and have retumed to the San Diego area. No new address yet. Conversely, Merle and Tom Schwartz have relocated in the Melbourne area at 1265 Palm Garden Rd, Melbourne 32940, 407-255-5452. Also Barbara and Bud Alexander have retired from the DC area and moved to St Petersburg, FL. They live off Tampa Bay at 1401 75th Circle ,St Pete 337024621 and welcome those planning to live there or are passing through.

ENS William Pritchett '96 was presented the Frank Kelso, Class of 1956 award and ENS Mark Ehmann '96 was presented with the Merrrill Collier award at a ceremony at USNA prior to graduation. Enclosed is a picture of Bill Henry making one of the presentations.

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Pres; CAPT Walter T. Meukow, USN Sec'y: CAPT W. H. Peerenboom, USN (Ret.) 1003 Rachel Lane, Vienna, VA 22180-6473 This will be a bit lengthy, and contain what may seem like "older" news because there has been a hiatus in issues at the beginning of the Summer. Regrettably, the column must begin with the report of the death of Classmate Ron Jensen, 23rd Co. I received notification from Ron's former wife, Janice Thomas, who lives in Annapolis, and she, along with others provided the obituary note that follows. Janice also said how much the Academy, and particularly the 23rd Company meant to Ron. Their family has provided a memorial chair in Alumni Hall to honor Ron's memory. For those who visit that edifice, Ron's memorial is in the Class of'57 area. Section X, Row 13, Seat 8. Janice also informed me that their family had scattered Ron's ashes at a private ceremony at Emerald Bay, near Lake Tahoe in late June. We will miss Ron, and I know the Class joins me in offering our prayers and condolences to his family. Bob Albertson also provided a copy of this information, and informs us that he is working with Dave Cooper to get Ron a Memorial Chair in the Stadium.

Ronald John Jensen died of congestive heart failure at Citrus Heights, California, on February 13, 1996. He was bora on November 9, 1932 at Baker, Oregon. He graduated from high school in Nyassa, Oregon in 1951. While attending Oregon State University on a state scholarship and a member of Theta Chi Fraternity, he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and served six months in the Army before being appointed to the Naval Academy in 1953. He graduated in 1957. in the top quarter of his Class, and served on the Honor Committee as Company Representative. He was second regimental commander, and was on the wrestling team. Upon graduation, he went into the Air Force, and completed navigator training, achieving distinguished graduate status and earned his Wings.

His service included B-52 crew and Electronic Warfare duties. On July 28,1958, he married Janice Boisseaux Thomas, whom he had met while at the Academy. He attended the Air Force Institute of Technology in Aerospace Engineering. He was a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Electronics School specialized training. During the Vietnam War, he served as Project Maintenance Officer at Miyako Air Station, Project Manager for Electronic Warfare Systems at PACAF, and Projects Officer for air missiles on F-105 aircraft in the Wild Weasel Program. Awards included the Air Force Commendation Medal, received in 1964. Upon leaving the Air Force in 1970, he was a management consultant for several corporations. His survivors include four sons, Ronald J. Jensen II, of Leonardtown. MD; Shannon B. Jensen, of Largo, FL; Thomas Jensen of Clearwater. FL; and John C. Jensen, of Annapolis. MD. and five grandchildren.

Dale Hollabaugh sent in two pieces of mail; the first enclosed a great picture of the Hollabaughs. Dale

MariMiii^ .iiiil Hollabaughs Dale also informed us of the location of one of the Class lost souls, namely, Michael E. McPherson (wife Marion), who resides at 344 Plumosa Ave., in Vista, CA, 92083, 619-727-0689 (H) and 619-7441252 (O).

A brief note from Bruce Tapper reports his having encountered one of Bob Began's fellow priests at the Finger Lakes Conference in upstate New York recently.

Dick Spackman corresponded recently with George Philipps to let us know that he is leading the effort to get C T . Luke a Memorial Chair in the stadium. Dick has generously undertaken to finance this worthy effort. Thanks!

Dick Madouse communicated the news that he is no longer volunteering with TROA in coordinating opportunities in the Association business. He had been doing that with them for a time, but his travels precluded continuing. He adds: "I'm now heading the 40th Planning Committee. If anyone would like to play in any way, give me a call at 703-521-4973.

We are always looking for a 'few good men.'"

We heard from Cliff Eley, who wrote; Just a note to say that during this past Lacrosse season at the Academy,. Larry Goldstein and I served as unpaid assistant coaches for the "club" lacrosse leam. It is an amalgam of the old Plebe and JV teams. Would you believe there are 83 club lacrosse teams in the nation. The good news is that our team won the national lacrosse championship in the playoffs at West Virginia University. We clobbered Maryland 20-12 in the semi-finals, and beat the University of Richmond 12-6 in the finals. Larry and I agree that coaching these kids was a most fulfilling experience. Their spirit and enthusiasm were unbelievable. So if any Classmates are worrying about the state of today's Midshipmen, they can stop. The kids are just fine! (P.S. The Navy Varsity refused to play us. Wonder why?)

Thanks for that very encouraging good news. Cliff, and our hearty congratulations. You guys again proved what great contributions '57 continues to make to the Academy. The kids' spirit and enthusiasm no doubt reflect your leadership.

Bob Schwartz, from up in Harrisburgh, PA, sent a note and picture (but it's a Polaroid, so it may not make the cut), of the Schwartz's , Nancy Doolan and Keith Hastie, Bob's old roommate. Here's Bob's note;

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Schwartz's and guests Last weekend, Keith Hastie and Nancy Doolin spent time with us here in central Pennsylvania.

After visiting the Amish Farm House in Lancaster, followed by a visit and tour of Founders Hall in Hershey, we toured Chocolate World. At the conclusion of the tour, the picture was taken of us sitting on a streetlight which resembles a Hershey Kiss. We all had a great time.

This next cortespondence from Harry Gimber goes back a way, but it just missed the May deadline. Sorty, Harry. He wrote to tell of a recent minireunion in Coronado; A recent visitor to Coronado, besides yourself was Dave Mitchell, who is president of his own software development firm in Bellevue, WA. He was in town for a convention at the "Del." We had a small party at the house, and I've enclosed a group picture for Shipmate. From left to right: Jeff Dennis, still teaching school in San Diego, and recently selected Teacher of the Year for his school; Dave Mitchell, still unmarried and living in Issaquah, WA; John Holt, semi-retired, and living in Fallbrook, CA. John has a lot of volunteer irons in the fire so he really can't be called retired; Wilson Whitmire who is about to leave Coronado and move to Nashville, TN, with wife Sharon; Jim Beatty, still a project manager with CSC; myself; still with Navy LCAC air cushion vehicle program; Mike Chappie, '58, who is a realtor in Coronado, and a friend of Dave's from swim team days. Not shown are the lovely wives who were present; we did not want anyone to get jealous. Those present were, Judy Dennis, Van Holt, Maxine Gimber, and Mary Ann Chappie. Sharon Whitmire was not able to join us.

I must add that Harty was really clever; to make sure I did this right, he included two pictures, only one person (Mike) was missing in one of the pictures. He must think I need a proofreader. (I do!).

I asked Bob Moore to give me a brief report on the most recent Class luncheon of the Washington Chapter, held on June 11, and which included spouses and other significant guests. Bob did a fine job, and what follows is a distillation of that report;

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Walt Meukow, Dave Cooper, Bob Lutz, Sam Underbill, Dick Scales, and Wayne Fritz The presence of wives greatly improved the esthetics of the luncheon at the Double Tree in Arlington. In attendance were 49 Classmates, wives and guests, including guests of honor, 27th Company Officer, Doug Hahne and his wife, Eileen along with BMC Tony Cain, the company Chief, and his wife, Anna. LCDR Hahne regaled us with tales of his tour as a Company Officer. Responding to questions, he described an environment still strewn with rocks and shoals but containing many complex modern problems. Chapter Chairman, Sam Underhill, described Doug's many accomplishments, which have obviously been noticed, since he is being elevated to a new role as Commandant's Administrative Assistant. Doug graciously acknowledged the contributions of Chief Cain; together they took a company nearly last position to second place finish in the color competition. Well Done! Chief Cain is soon to be commissioned CW02, and will retum to sea aboard DETROIT (AOE-4) this Summer. Both were congratulated by Class President Walt Meukow, who, along with Sam, presented them with tokens of esteem.

The following Classmates and wives were present: Sally and Joe Andrews; Beverley and Paul Basse; Gin and Paul Behrends; Nancy and Bob Bowers; Patty and Roy Dahnke; Marianne and Cleve Loman; Edie and Gary Lowe; Sonia and Walt Meukow; Helen and Bob Phillips; Martha Ann and Bill Romoser; Monica and John Shewmaker.

Finally, I received a brief e-mail from Bob Lutz, who reports;

On June 6th, Walt Meukow organized a group consisting of Dave Cooper, Bob Lutz, Sam Underhill, Dick Scales, and Wayne Fritz to greet the 27th Company as they came off Worden Field after the Color P-rade. A banner was made saying '"57 says BZ to 27th CO" to compliment them on their standing in the competition (2nd).Our greeting and banner were well received by the Company Commander, Eric Ager, who executed "eyes right" and a smart sword salute as the company passed.

As afinalnote, the 27th company becomes the 22nd company as the Brigade shrinks to 30 companies from 36.

Or grows, depending on your historical perspective. Bob. Thanks for the note and the picture is great..

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Pres; L C O L Gordon M. Gerson, USAF(Ret.) E-mail; gmgerson@cpcug.org Sec'y: COL Warren S. Walters, USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Lane, Springfield , VA 22151-2430 (H) 703 321-9586 E-mail; wwalters@mail.erols.com http;//www.usnaClass.org/Class/58 September is singing its song, and we are going to join in on the chorus. Classmates have had a busy time during the past months with travels, life events, and get-togethers, so let's jump right into news.

Sadly, we begin with the announcement of another Classmate's passing. Gerald Arthur Blake (9th Co) passed away on 20 June in Dayton, Ohio. He was undergoing chemo-therapy for colon cancer at the time. Memorial services were held on 26 June at Chapel #1, Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton. Gerty had taken his commission in the Air Force upon graduation and was an Air Force aviator for 29 years prior to his retirement as a Colonel in 1987.

During his active duty years, he served as a pilot training instructor, flew B-57s out of Clark AFB in the Philippines during the Vietnam War, obtained a master's degree in Engineering Management from SMU, and flew as a test pilot. He also attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and served in the Pentagon in a program office for the F-16.

Gerty is survived by his widow, Emily, and grown sons Geoffrey and Mark. Emily resides in the family home at 3972 Maple Grove Lane, Dayton, OH 45440. The Class will miss this fine aviator, Class-

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The Class of 1958 now has a home page on the Internet. Bruce McCandless (19th Co), with help from Hy Lyon (12th Co), took care of all the arrangements, got the domain established, and is serving as the Webmaster for the Class. The location on the net for you surfers is http;//www.usnaClass.org/ Class/58. Take a look and you see our Class crest greeting you, followed by flash news items, some rosters, and links to other sites of interest to USNA Alumni. The site is set up so that other classes thinking about getting on the Internet can use the same domain, only setting it up for their respective classes.

Interested? Find Bruce's e-mail address for details on the '58 Home Page!

That same Hy Lyon dropped a short e-mail to report that curtently he is the only scientist on the statewide revision of essential knowledge and skills for the entire school system of Texas, grades K through 12! If Hy puts the essential knowledge at the level he attained as a "star" student at USNA, those young Texans had better start cracking the books.

Jim Brewer (19th Co) checked in from Hamden, CT, to indicate he is planning on attending the 40th.

Jim went Navy air and flew F-8Us in California and WestPac before resigning his commission in 1963.

Since then he has been basically in industrial safety and related fields, such as environmental protection, for more than 25 years.

J J Seeberger (10th Co) provided a 10th Company report as follows; Back in April the Seebergers hosted a mystery night dinner at our farm in Madison, VA. The setting for the mystery was a '50s high school reunion, hence the attire in the accompanying photograph.

In the picture you see Dave Ault, Peggy Tipton, Pat Seeberger, Eileen Giglio, JC Tipton, and Mike Giglio in front of the Seeberger '47 Chevy. The Tiptons come up from Dallas and were on a marathon vacation. The next day we had brunch at a B&B in the foothills of the Blue Ridge. In midJune, we also hosted a poolside cookout and farewell for Norine and Dave Ault, who are returning to Maine. Attending were Pat and George Jenkins, Pat and Marion Doss, Jean and Harlow Manahan.

Tinker and Mel Runzo, and Eileen and Mike Giglio. Dave has spent many a weekend during the past year restoring a 1924 American La-France fire tmck in my barn. In the small world category. Bob Flynn e-mailed me from Florida that his daughter Maria, who is a flight surgeon in Hawaii, had just given my .son Scott '87 his flight physical when he checked into his squadron. Lastly, Pat and I are proud to announce the birth of our first grandson, Garrett, to our daughter Kristin.

Please Read All oiShipmatel You never know what interesting facts you are going to find... career opportunities, news about shipmates, friends, and classmates, and happenings at USNA. Be in the know.

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Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue!

lOth Company Mystery Dinner You will be seeing a report about the Navy Masters 4-1- crew elsewhere in the magazine, but you should all be aware that '58 is well represented on the crew by Gene Lindsey (23rd Co). Gene took up the oars again as a carry-over sport, and in his words, "I love this sport!" The team won the Stonewall Regatta III on the Potomac on June 15th, and subsequently had matches all during the Summer. The average age of the Navy Masters 4-i- crew is 48, so you can see how Gene has skewed that average age way up! Look for him at the first football game...he'll be the guy with the big shoulders and bulging biceps sipping Gatorade.

Steve Barrett (2nd Co) had the opportunity last Spring while visiting in Europe to get together with companymate Rod Gorton in Florence, Italy. You may recall that Rod is the administrator for the Gonzaga University program in Florence and is raising his family there. In the photo, you see Rod and Steve in the piazza prior to going to a fine Italian (what else?) restaurant nearby. Steve has retired from Shell after 31-1- years, and is also carrying his retired ID card as a Navy Captain after all those years of USN/USNR time. Not only does Steve get to Italy from his Houston home, he is looking forward to the 40th Reunion.

Gorton and Barrett in Italy For those that think life on the Jersey shore may be a little slow, read what took place at the domicile of Bob Stibler (18th Co) in the following letter; Enclosed is a photo of 4 nasty looking dudes who played together on the Plebe basketball team, Al Swanson (21st Co), Chuck Bohan. Ed Clune (18th Co) and Stib. The picture is in my back yard, and my boat is partially visible but somewhat obscure by little "Eddie" and little "Bobbie".

Swanson, Bohan, Clune and Stibler Ed is looking great after surgery for an aneurysm followed by prostate surgery on Good Friday of this year. Al is enjoying the retired airline pilot's life with lots of golf while Chuck and I are still trying to earn a living.

Al and Ed argued all day long about whose helicopter squadron was better back in Quonset Point many moons ago, pausing only long enough to join in razzing some Notre Dame fans as they chugged up the lagoon in their boat. I had a ball getting these guys together and judging from all the laughter, I conclude that a good time was had by all.

Anyone enticed by the lagoon in my back yard is invited to stop by for aperitifs and a swim.

Ned Oldham (6th Co) sent in his 40th Reunion yearbook payment, with an accompanying letter updating events in his life. His law firm has opened up a branch office in Naples, FL, so Ned took the opportunity to be out of Akron from November to midMay every year, escaping the lovely Ohio winter for the sunny South. As a result of the extra time on the links, Ned's wife, Karen is now down to a "0" handicap, and in September of 1995 placed third in the USGA Senior Women's Amateur, which places her among the top women players in the country. This year's schedule has Karen playing at a Ryder Cup format for senior women between North American and European women, then the Transnational in Akron, followed by the Senior Women's Amateur in Seattle. Ned also mentions that the Inventure Place, the Inventor's Hall of Fame that he was so instrumental in establishing in Akron celebrated its first anniversary in July, with a first year attendance of 250,000. The project includes an outreach program, "Camp Invention" which will be franchised to more than 300 sites in 23 states this year. Ned serves on both the local and national boards for this national facility. The 40th Reunion '58 golf tournament should be great. Karen shooting a course record and Ned still out inventing his swing!

The e-mail reports are working out great! Bill Dawson sent one to tell of another successful 23rd Company gathering last June 22nd at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. Gathering for spirits in the lounge were hosts Connie and Bill Dawson, joined by Ralph Buck, Jane and John Carty, Sandy and Frank Clement, Barbara and Tom Corey, and Betty Ann and Brent Taylor. The next meeting of the Fine Wine and Dining Society goes in September at Vera and Joe Port's restaurant, "Vera's Cafe" in Severna Park, with Tom Corey coordinating attendance. All Thuddites are invited to join them!

E-mail also brought forth seldom heard from John Dean (22nd Co) who tells us that he finally stopped dabbling in the defense and space business (his after-Air-Force-retirement avocation) and bought a Shell service station in Carlsbad, CA. He says he is now actively engaged in selling gasoline. Twinkles, and full service auto care. He has also acquired a 1935 Ford pickup which is slowly becoming a "street rod". John says he and the car are the same age. but that the Ford is in slightly better shape. During the first two weeks in July, he and wife Sharri traveled

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in Germany, Austria and Switzerland...pictures to follow, of course.

Some address changes for the Class; Mike Frawley (17th Co) has relocated in Arizona from Scottsdale to 5898-E Chukwalla Trail, Cave Creek, AZ. Scott Woods (17th Co) has relocated in Kansas from Leavenworth to 5344 W. 129th Terrace, Leawood, KS 66209. You probably caught the move of Norine and Dave Ault from Washington, DC back up to Bath, Maine. Dave's employer, Bath Iron Works has put him on to a new contract and brought him back to the Kennebec.

June travelers included Theresa and Bruce Wilcox (12th Co), who traveled to England for the wedding of their son, Wayne to Julliett Hanna of Kingston, England. The wedding was held in Cambridge, home of the bride's alma mater. The reception was held at Duxford Air Museum preceding the wedding dinner at the Officer's Mess next door. This air base was the location for much of the recent movie "Memphis Belle," and was a staging base for air raids on Germany in WWII. The photo shows the bride, Julliett, the groom, Wayne, in his Major, USAR uniform, the Class flag, Bruce. Wayne's son Eric, and Theresa, all posed in front of a B-17 that survived the war. The young Wilcoxes are now in Hong Kong, where Julliett, a member of the British Foreign Service, will serve on the team negotiating the transfer of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty. Wayne recently resigned from the U.S. Foreign Service, where he last served in Bosnia, and will establish a consulting business in Hong Kong providing security related services to businesses operating in the Far East. Bruce returned from England to undergo surgery for prostate cancer in July, another warning for the Class to get that PSA test!

Wilcox Wedding in England On a gray, drizzly July 3rd, our late Classmate Al Gaheen's ashes were inurned at the Naval Academy Columbarium by his wife, Diane. The Class was represented by Adm. Chuck Larson, Bob Caldwell, Joe Criner, Gordon Gerson, Clint Kreitner, Jim Pierce, and Mai and Odie O'Donnell. Chuck Larson read from the scriptures, and as the Marine honor guard fired the salute and taps was played, the sun broke through the clouds, turning the somber occasion into a brighter moment. A fitting farewell to a fine Classmate!

The Alumni Association is seeking any information concerning Classmates who died on active duty, but whose bodies were never recovered. They currentiy have the following '58ers hsted as such; Monte

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D'Armand, William T. Flynn, John W. Held, Guy Houston, James T. Moore, John P. Price, Keith Rasmussen, John Wandell, Theodore White, and James A. Wood. If you know of any others, please pass the information along.

'58 Trivia; The Pops Concert on our Baccalaureate Sunday was performed by Ray Eberle, Teddi King, and the Four Aces! When we went to USNA, all the telephone numbers in Annapolis town had the same exchange. What was it? Hint; This was before the advent of all-number exchanges. Hasta Luegol

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Pres; VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret.) Chrmn Ex Committee; CAPT David W. Dyke, USNR (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT John A. Butterfleld, USN (Ret.) 1130 Sugar Sands #190, Singer Island, FL 33404 (Fax) 407-863-8984 E-mail; John Paine's â&#x20AC;&#x201D;john_paine@mail.crc.com HELLO "59ers! Happy 4th of July as I put a few words on paper, and submit this mid-summer column, wishing you a wonderful Fall by the time you get this edition in your hot little hands. Let's start with some good news, good in quite a few respects.

First, a faithful '59er out there read my column and responded. Yes, we did have a Classmate out in the ranks of the 38,000 at Boston. Vince Obsitnik, with a great Boston time of 3 hrs 58 mins., checked in, with a nice letter from his home (6323 Stoneham

Help us spread the Good News about USNA. Are you involved in your community? Let them know you are an USNA Alum and proud of it!

Lane, McLean, VA 22101). Good also in that Vince dedicated his running effort to one of our fallen comrades. Read on, please...

I just read the June '96 Shipmate and am answering your call on the Boston Marathon. Yes. I did run it and it was a great experience. As you know, I ran my first marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon in October '95 and had a time of 4:20 (sec'y. note: Vince broke away from Homecoming activities to mn that Sunday in the pouring rain). I then ran the Kiawa Marathon in Dec '96 with a time of 3:45.1 missed qualifying for Boston by 10 minutes but was lucky enough to be picked up in the lottery. I started about 34,000 out of the field of 38,000. and had the great fortune to finish about 23,000th with a time of 3:58. It probably took me about 5 to 6 miles before I was running with people at my pace. It was a tough race due to the great numbers of people involved, and as you can see, I had to pass about 11,000 runners on the way in to the downtown Boston finish line.

On a different note. Bill Brown lived across the hall from me First Class year, and he was also a cross-country runner. As you all know. Bill was killed in Vietnam. Before the race, I said "Bill, this one's for you!" Thanks for bringing up Boston in your column otherwise I probably wouldn't have written (sec'y. note: nor would we have been reminded of a Classmate who had made the ultimate sacrifice, and a Classmate who remembered another Classmate, and a "59er who shared with all of us a meaningful dedication).

Thank you, Vince. I love it when Classmates are prompted, or remember on their own, that notes and letters are not just to fill up a column or a magazine, but rather they demonstrate caring and sharing... taking the time to keep a great fraternity, a Class, Classmates, and families connected. Well done, Vince, for many reasons!!

And here's a group that is staying connected, a Monterey Bay/Northern California gang, whose reporter is Richard Pagnillo of 1360-28 Josselyn Canyon Rd, Monterey, CA 93940, 408-649-3418.

Two weeks ago we had a Class party here in Monterey. All present and accounted for, Peggy and Richard Pagnillo, Justine and Jim Finlen. Nan and Sam Sigmund, Barbara and Tom "T.P." McReynolds, Diane and John Mascali. Peggy and Hank Mauz, Dick Johnson, and Robert D. Michael.

We also heard from Lee Cutler, Buzz Hoever, Ron Rodriquez, Stan Cobb, and Marv Osburn who for various reasons were not able to make it.

Buzz had just become a grandfather for the first time, and Marv 'n wife were heading home for their high school reunion. We had a very enjoyable time mostly discussing various Class A's and other aspects of our prior life. The general feeling among these oldies but goodies is that a lot of the curtent problems at USNA would disappear if the Mids got out a good deal less. At least then when they did get out, their interests might lie in more familiar areas.

There were too many of us and too many things to get you all the current specifics, dirt 'n doings, but I did want to pass on one item to you. Hank and I are both on the board of directors of the USNPGS's Foundation. The Foundation is a private organization dedicated to aiding the school in various ways, mostly in support of professors, foreign students, and forming an Alumni Association for NPGS. So any of you who have contributed all you can to USNA and still have something left over, might consider the place where many of you got your advanced degree. I've told them we probably will not get a really growing alumni association until we get a good football team, but the city of Monterey just does not have room for a large stadium so I guess that is out.

We intend to make the '59er thing an annual gettogether, probably doing next year in the San Jose area. June Week West is planned for Monterey in 1998 so we will be working on some special plans for '59 for that event.

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Monterey Bay/Northern CA Gang Thanks, Pag, for a good report and for the leadership there.

The following may be reported elsewhere in the issue, maybe with Class of '65, but here are a few excerpts from a nice note from Jerry Robinson '65.

"Navy Masters in the Gold. "It was a hot and humid day on the Potomac River last June 15, 1996, but who would notice as the local Navy Masters 4-(- swept across the finish line first to win the trophy." Evidently the Los Angeles Rowing Club's shell and the Navy Masters had quite a duel. It was not until the final 250 meters of the 1000 meter rowing event, when Coxswain Jack Flikeid '59 took Navy up two strokes (to a 33), that the momentum was there. Both boats surged across the line in a photo finish, with Navy powering its bow ball across first. Navy had beaten 7 other boats, plus the average Navy age was 12 yrs older than its closest Los Angeles rival. Jack Flikeid accepted the trophy for Navy, and is now talking about establishing a trophy case. Plans were for the Navy Masters 4-i- to compete in Baltimore (June), Delaware (July), the Nationals (August), and Head-of-the-Charles in Boston (Sept). Get a hold of Jerry Robinson at 10156 Hillington Ct, Vienna, VA 22182, if you are interested in Masters Crew...his ending pitch was "anyone want to put together an eight?" We had some super '59er strokers, so as we get older, wiser, more health conscious, and exercise-minded (or we should be), think about putting an oar or scull in your hands. And 1 know you need not be an experienced crew-guy; all you need is the interest to get involved. In Annapolis today there is a rowing club that goes out from St. Johns boathouse regularly, men and women, and they have a great workout and good fun in the creek and on the Severn.

Low and behold Jim Holds' son Tony '97 is the new columnist for "A Few Inches from the Yard."

Congrats, Tony, and good luck getting your old man to write now and then, and providing '59 with some grist for the mill.

Following the Boorda tragedy, our '59er Bud McFarlane wrote a piece for Time magazine, the May 27, '96 issue, p. 32. Bud's thoughtful insight was entitled "Robert McFarlane on Despair and the Public Good."

Congratulations to Ronnie Harris, USNA '87 who

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made the 1996 U.S.A. Olympic team!! I was fortunate to get to know Ron in the mid '80s while keeping close to USNA Cross Country and T and F activities. Later he served a tour in the Admissions office for USNA and Ron helped many families, young applicants, and people like me who were always calling for information or passing the name of a good candidate along. Ron has been on duty in the Pentagon and getting his running in/training with the stable of great runners at Georgetown. Well done, Ron, and a great effort to snare the #3 spot in the 5000 meter race!!

I guess now I must report some bad news. It was a shock to learn that good friend Jim Culliton died on 3 June 1996, the anniversary of our Graduation, in Cambridge, MA. Jim was the victim of bone marrow cancer, multiple myloma as it was reported to me by Gary Smith. A Memorial Service was to be held at the MIT Chapel on Monday, June 10, and Don Cooper and Kent Bromwell, former roomies, were to be there. Also, I think Jim' s close friend Stan Cobb, was making a special effort to get there.

Jim leaves 2 sons and 1 daughter. Jim had a very successful second career at MIT, and both they and Navy feel the loss.

Dick Robinson reported that Dave Rogers had to go to Johns Hopkins for a heart valve replacement operation on June 13th. I think Dave is making great progress! I have a call in for him "as we speak)"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and Dave's AOK! Sorry to hear that Marty Finerty's mother had to go in for cancer surgery! And Jack King's wife Mimi has cancer and the prognosis was not good.

You remember that within recent months we lost Bill Smoot. I had an interesting note from the Naval Institute. They have an oral history interview with William T. Smoot '59, concerning his participation in the 1961 Bay of Pigs operation. NI never got a release of the transcript of the interview, and they wanted to talk to a surviving family member Naval Institute hopes that the material can be available to interested researchers. Thanks to our Classmate George Simmons who is familiar with the Smoot family (Baltimore area) and was able to put NI in touch with Bill Smoot's brother Thanks George! You cartied "the message to Garcia." How that axiom has been instilled in us. and how often others (not the

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue! fortunate recipients of such training) let us down.

Follow through is for more than golfers!! I take someone at their word when they say they will do something. When they do not keep their word, I get more than annoyed. But we all are human, right? I apologize if 1 have let any of you down in this column.

We were in Annapolis for a few days in early June.

It was wonderful to see Betsy and Charlie Dobbs in Chapel one Sunday moming. Charlie said we just missed the christening of John Mitchell's grandchild, but an illness delayed that event. I had to leave town just before the Annapolis '59 gang was to have their monthly dinner meeting. But I did get to see Kathy and Ron Trossbach, and what a stroke of timing. They were within 2 minutes of leaving their cute Annapolis home for 1 year! Yes, they are off on their boat for a full year of cruising at home and abroad.

They were headed from the Chesapeake Bay to Newport, there to be a part of the race to Bermuda. Then it was across the Atlantic and spending much of the next year sailing out of and around Europe. They said they could be coming up the Intracoastal Waterway in May '97, and we might see them in Florida then. Wow what adventurers those two are!

My adventure regarding the Intracoastal, well I swam about 3/4 of a mile yesterday, the 4th of July, in an event in Lake Worth, FL. It was called the "Plunge against the Grunge"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the 4th year of this event in which they try to focus attention to clean up the areas causing the runoff and the waterway itself.

They have definitely made great progress! The water was super; twas only I who was not up to snuff I had mn in an Independence Day 5 km race earlier and had only stumbled upon the swim 2 hrs later when I took my Dad for an outing from his assistedliving home to a park area in Lake Worth, on the Intracoastal. The Mayor was giving a littie speech before he would jump in and lead the way. I have always wanted to swim across, so I said "Why not".. .and with Priscilla's encouragement, I did it! I emptied my pockets and stripped down to only the walking shorts 1 was wearing and "just did it." Fun event!

For our 4th of July "triathlon" (unofficial of course), we went to the minor league baseball game in W. Palm Beach. But I did add to our day of activities with a walk and a short bicycle ride (the latter to check out the Olympic Torch Run events in our town). Yes the "flame" spends the night at a hotel across the street from our condo area. We will join a group cheering the bearers and running behind for a couple of miles, as it moves up the coast of Florida, and on to Atlanta. We have a good friend from church who will be taking her leg near Port St. Lucie, so later Saturday we will again cheer and run a bit more, as we journey (by car) an hour to the north. Ah yes, life is never dull for the Butterfields. And I hope this report finds all of you having enjoyed an active and happy Summer and now gearing up for a Fall, and flights of fancy that include an occasional "caring and sharing" for the Class. Rise and Shine '59!!

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Pres; Dr. Richard R. Pariseau Sec'y; Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PI., Midlothian, VA 23112-4337 (H) 804-744-8808; (Fax) 804-675-5372 E-mail; bilewis@richmond.infi.net Deadlines; 9 SepT. (Nov.), 14 Oct. (Ded.), 2 Dec. (Jan-Feb. '97). I appreciate the input over Internet.

So far, I've heard from the following; John Paepke, Fred Jerding, Pete Chabot, John Chenard, Sam Ward, Bob Steele, Keith Young, Torry Rogers, Cliff Schumann, Don Foery, H. O. Wright, Bill Kee, Mike Treacy, Steve Marinak, Dan Roth, Joe Japp, Bill Parlette, Gene Gasser, Jack Greenhalgh, Doug Menikheim, Bob lanucci, and Jim Ramsey.

I heard from "MerP' Moerschel that he is doing well and back to a regular schedule of sailing. He called to let me know that the Class will be getting together at the Eastport Yacht Club for the Saturday night festivities during Homecoming. Sometimes the "off years are not all that exciting, but our local Classmates are planning something worth getting back to the Academy for. I hope that as many as possible can make the trip. As usual, Linda and John Paepke will be setting up the tailgate several hours prior to the game, so a lot of fun will be had by all.

Tom Marti wrote that the Class of 1960 received a very nice note from the Class of 1996, 12"' Company Commander. The 12"' Company is the company that we. Class of 1960, sponsor and support. They won the colors for the 1995-1996 season. Here is the text of the note from 2"'' Lieutenant Kenneth John Grant '96, USMC, Color Company Commander His Color Girl, Tracy L. Chavanne, also signed the note.

To the Class of 1960: Thank you for again demonstrating your continued support of the 12* Company. Your support enabled us to continue the traditions surrounding the Color Parade.

Kenneth L. Grant Tracy L. Chavanne Color Co. Commander Color Girl Also, Tom wrote that for those planning on attending the 36"* Reunion Homecoming weekend of October 4 and 5, 1996, the Class has reserved fourteen (14) rooms in the Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. The rooms are on a first come-first served basis, so if you want one, CALL NOW! Call 1-800-235-6397 or 410-263-7777 and ask for reservations. Be sure to state that you are with the Class of 1960 and want one of the blocked rooms. If you call too late and the rooms are taken, you may be able to get a room through the Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Center, phone 410-268-8687. If you have difficulty, or need assistance with reservations, call Tom Marti (H) 703-734-1630 or (W) 703-847-6724.

Bob Meek wrote again and enclosed a picture of great interest to the class.

The Place is Worden Field and the scene is post P-rade. Dan Reid and I were two of the NIGHTCRAWLERS, who in 1959 rearranged the guidon blocks, thereby preventing the 11", 12*, 23"', and 24'" companies from assuming their rightful positions that fateful afternoon. That happened to be the day that each of the senior flags from the NATO navies reviewed the parade, and needless to say Superintendent, RADM Melson, was not too pleased. Some weeks later, the NIGHTCRAWLERS were 'unearthed' andClass-A punishment followed, as well as letters of apology to the reviewing officers. Anyway, Dan and I, some 36 years later, checked out the blocks, only to find out that they are no longer as difficult to remove as we remembered at O dark thirty in the spring of 1959.

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Dan Reid and Bob Meek making the 33"' Company "disappear".

I got a short E-mail from Jim Ramsey concerning a squadron reunion in Newport, RI, the weekend of Cot 4-6. The participants are VS-31 and VS-28.

More information can be had by calling Stew Schenck '63 at 860-767-0373 or E-mail to Jim at ramseyj@mhmail.mh.state.oh.us.

From Bob lanucci via Internet: I saw your address in Shipmate and since I had just joined the MSN net, I thought that I would check into the net with my USNA '60 Classmate.

My son, Tom was ordained in 1994 and is now the Pastor of St. Anne's Church in Bristol, VA. Tom is an ensign in the Chaplain Corps (Candidate) and would love to get involved in either the Active or Reserve Navy, but with the current shortfall of priests, the chances are slim to none that will happen soon.

Bob and his family live in Virginia Beach along with a number of Classmates, and hopefully we'll see some of them in the area, soon.

Doug Menikheim writes over Internet..

Glad to know you're there. I love this technical stuff! No envelopes, stamps, mailing, etc. Wow, what a deal!

I get in touch with Class Secretaries occasionally because I don't view my goings-on as being that interesting to the rest of my Classmates and I'm certainly not that big or important as many (most?). But, I am well and happy and as we move closer to the front of Shipmate, what could be better than that?

I write this time because on 12 July of this year, I tumed 60. Maybe the first to hit that that magic number from the Class of 60; if not, then among the first? To celebrate, I'm going to run another marathon (my 5*) which I see as my way of giving age 'the finger'. In retrospect, that metaphor may serve to exemplify my whole life, for which I make no apologies.

I'm well into a second career as a small University professor (University of St. Thomas in the Twin Cities) teaching things like leadership, organizational theory and intercultural communication in the graduate school of business. I absolutely love it and don't miss the irony of it having taken and survived 4 re-exams during my tenure at USNA. That may be another 'first' or 'only' in our Class; can anyone else lay claim to 4 re-exams? I would have challenged for the anchor, too, if my "roommate/wife" of many years. Spud Schmickle, had not bilged out at the end of Second Class year. I guess I was never destined for fame.

I would have informed you earlier of my July milestone, but I've been out of the country more than five weeks this year. In January, I led a class on a three week jaunt through China and in March, I spent 2 weeks in Taiwan, teaching a Taiwanese cohort. My wife, Mary Louise, joined me during the final week and we had the good fortune of being there during the presidential elections. Sort of deja-vu all over again as 35 years ago I was patrolling the Formosa straits on SPROSTON while the Chinese shelled Kinman and Matsu islands. Who said you can't go home again?

I see Classmates Bill Griffin, Al Fulkerson, and John Pfouts regularly and we were happy to welcome Carl Rlpplemeyer to Minnesota last December. For those who know him, John had quite a bout with cancer and is home now. (Address info is in the June column). I'd enjoy hearing from any Classmates on the net; my address is DMENIKHEIM@

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Hal Lansing reports; Currently in the midst of setting up a music production/independent label/publishing company from a modest home studio. It is now more of a hobby than a business, but we'll see what comes out of it including jingles, advertising, industrial productions and fifteen minutes of crass fame. If it earns nothing, it's still more fun and self-education than mankind was designed to have. If it earns a bunch, contact me for free tickets to the annual Oscar presentations.

I was disappointed to leam that my erstwhile Plebe, Bob Nickerson '63, recently died, as reported in May. I say erstwhile, because he needed a Firstie like a hole in the head. He was far too squared away in every way. All I needed to do was say 'howdy' on a check-up basis. His roommate, Steve Brown '63, however, didn't survive the system to graduate with his Class despite high motivation. Steve's dad went down in a U-boat during WWII. We became good friends even after what I tried to do to help him in '59 and '60, seemed to no avail. I think I saw my inept self in him. Hence, he reentered USNA, visited me at McGuire AFB, in New Jersey in early '65 as a proud, soon to be graduated, Firstie. He died some years ago. Now I find myself surviving both my younger 'Plebes', one of whom didn't need me, the other who did, but whom I couldn't help enough. Some memories are hell and I hate it when that happens.

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Pres; Mr. Jack Stevens Sec'y; CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret.) 1756 Point No Point Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 (H) 410-849-3812(W) 301-261-8862 (Fax) 301-261-8669 E-mail: rtrogero@ea.net Greetings shipmates! The Summer is nearly over, our big 35th reunion is just around the corner, and my e-mail box runneth over with nooze and messages from around the country.

First, some sad news. Our 8th company Classmate, Bob Olsen, passed away on 9 June at his home in Virginia Beach after a long bout with cancer. Our condolences go to his wife, Nancy, and his three daughters on their loss. A memorial service for Bob was held in Virginia Beach in June, and he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 11 July.

SEEN AND HEARD AROUND TOWN. Our Class Executive Vice President, Jerry Smith, sent the following; With the sound of jet aircraft operations as an audio backdrop. Rear Admiral Bill Newman celebrated the conclusion of his 35 years of active duty and was piped over the side to retirement on I July.

Vice Admiral Spider Lockard, Commander Naval Air Systems Command, presided over the ceremony in the area between Jefferson Plaza 1 and 2 at Crystal City. Bill had already turned over the command of Naval Air Warfare Center and at this ceremony stepped aside as Assistant Commander for Research and Engineering, Naval Air Systems Command.

Honored to attend and cheer Bill on to his next career at Boeing in Seattle were: Vice Admiral Ed Straw, Mac and Rod Bubeck, Arlie Campbell, Rich DeRose, Charlie Farrell, Jeanne and Jim George, Warren Hoppe, Joe Kasales, Gloria and Mike McMillan, Jill and Jerry Smith, Jack Stevens, Jesse Stewart and Mike Welch.

For those of you who haven't been able to follow Bill's career exploits, here's his bio.

A native of Chicago, Bill graduated from USNA in 1961 and was designated a Naval aviator in October 1962. His first operational assignment was with the "Fighting R e d c o c k s " of Attack Squadron TWENTY-TWO (VA-22) flying the A-4 Skyhawk,

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where he saw two deployments in MIDWAY, including combat operations in Vietnam. Subsequent operational tours were: Maintenance Officer of VA-83, AlRLANT's first A-4 to A-7E transition squadron; Flag Secretary and Aide to Commander Cartier Division FOUR; Operations Officer of VA-122, the Pacific Fleet's A-7E readiness training squadron; Commanding Officer of the VA-195 "Dambusters" flying the A-7E; Commander of Carrier Air Wing NINE on board CONSTELLATION; Commanding Officer of the C o m b a t Stores Ship, WHITE PLAINS, homeported in Guam.

During these 24 years of operational tours, he made numerous deployments to the Indian Ocean, Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean theaters. His 5200 flight hours were logged in 50 types of U.S. and British operational and test aircraft.

Following his command of VA-195, he served as Commanding Officer/Flight Leader of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the BLUE ANGELS. During 1978 and 1979 he led his squadron in more than 200 air show demonstrations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Bill has been frequently involved with Naval aviation's acquisition process. After his first sea duty with VA-22, he attended the Empire Test Pilot's School in England. This was followed by two years as a test pilot ant the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, MD. Later, following his carrier air wing command, he served as Head, Air Launched Weapons Requirements Branch in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Since becoming a Material Professional in 1985, he has served exclusively within the Naval Air Systems Command claimancy. Following graduation from the Defense Systems Management College in 1986, he was military deputy to the Assistant Commander for Systems and Engineering. In 1987/88, as Program Manager for Defense Suppression Systems, he guided the development and procurement of several air-to-surface guided missile programs for Navy and Marine Corps users; HARM, IR Maverick, laser Maverick, HELLFIRE, TOW, and SIDEARM. Following selection to flag rank, he served as NAVAIR's Program Director for Tactical Aircraft programs.

Bill's first flag command was the Pacific Missile Test Center, Point Magu, CA. In 1992, after a year of extensive planning, his command expanded to include the 11,400 personnel at the four geographical sites which comprise the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. He commanded the Weapons Division until December 1993 and then retumed to Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters. In early 1994 until October 1995, he assumed the additional responsibilities as Commander of the Naval Air Warfare Center's three field divisions, totaling 22,500 personnel at nine locations nationwide.

Congratulations, Bill, on an exciting and productive career and best success up in the Pacific Northwest as you start your second career in spearfishing (and, oh yes, working for Boeing.)

I received a graduation announcement from the University of Rhode Island (my daughter's alma mater) that on 19 May, Al Maybach received a Master of Science degree in Accounting.

From Jerry Smith: On 9 July, twenty eight of the WGNAC's finest gathered at the familiar Port of Italy restaurant to enjoy a superb lunch on a very warm sunny day.

We were honored with the presence of two-thirds of our Class's remaining active duty contingent: with Vice Admiral Ed Straw and Rear Admiral Skip McGinley joining us in uniform. Ed resplendent in tropical whites and Skip in working khaki (sounds like one is up for 15 and 2 for "Word, failure to get"). Bill Newman also joined us as our most recent civilian having just retired on July 1st.

Bill has turned in his uniform (but not his wings) for an exciting position with Boeing in Seattle.

Washington. The remaining active duty officer.

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Rear Admiral John Pearson, was not present because he didn't want to travel all the way from Corpus Christie. Texas to eat with a bunch of old farts and have to salute Ed Straw. Skip McGinley announced that he was retiring in August; and when questioned, Ed Straw said he was waiting for John Pearson to announce his retirement date, before he makes his decision, as he's striking to be the Grey Eagle of our Class.

Class of 1961 Award Midn Ryan T. Tewell and Jack Stevens Class president. Jack Stevens brought us all up to date on Class news. Bob Hofford detailed some excellent information on Class projects meriting our support, including the potential for sponsoring a USNA Pipe and Drum Band. An editorial from Frank Visted's son Mike '96, written in response to Mugs McKeown's editorial in the San Diego paper titled, / Cried Today, was circulated to the luncheon attendees. It confirmed Mike's contemporaneous remarks at our last luncheon that there are still an overwhelming number of things that are right at the Naval Academy and with the Brigade.

Those attending the luncheon for edification, camaraderie, or just the food were: Jay Bower, Rod Bubeck, Arlie Campbell, Ron Campbell, Ron Carlberg, Ed Decker, Earl Diamond, Tim Dugan, Charlie Farrell, Jim George, Bob Glover, Bill Hartman, Bob Hofford, Neil Holben, Warren Hoppe, Joe Kasales, Joe Kiel, Mike McMillan, Skip McGinley, Herb Mensch, Hal Morrison, Bill Newman, Roger Onorati, Ed Schlicter, Jerry Smith, Jack Stevens, Ed Straw, and Paul <23>Umberger.

Congratulations to Jay Bower for his recent selection to head the Naval Academy Sailing Foundation. He made a short announcement at the luncheon to tell us what this foundation does, which is basically to solicit and handle private donations of sailing vessels to the Naval Academy for use in the Midshipmen's sailing program.

Judy and I had a chance to see several non-local Classmates in June. I was in Los Angeles on a twoweek business trip in early June that spanned the week of the 35th anniversary of our wedding and my graduation. Never one to place in peril my rapidly waning love life, 1 decided to have Judy join me over the weekend of our anniversary. While there, we spent a great evening with Lee and Jim Cavanaugh. We met at a great Italian restaurant in Long Beach and caught up on all the happenings since we last gathered at the 30th (or was it the 29th?) reunion. During the last few years, Jim has been very active with the Los Angeles chapter of the Alumni Association, serving as a board member and financial expert. The original plan was to have Roger Goodall and Hank Hahn join us for dinner, but they canceled at the last minute when they found out Judy was bringing me along. I don't think it was because I had mentioned something to them about a linguini carbonero wildman.

After I retumed to Crabtown, we had the pleasure of hosting Jeanne and Larry Lubbs. who motored upfromtheir palatial digs at Ford's Colony in Williamsburg, VA. for the weekend. The occasion was the annual Member-Guest tournament at the Navy links where Larry and I basically stumbled

around the course for two days but managed to finish 3rd low gross in our flight on the final day. But for my abysmal putting performance the morning after Larry and I managed to consume all but a few drops of a very large bottle of Chivas Regal, we might have captured the Grand Salami. Nevertheless, a good time was had by all.

Onorati and Lubbs preparing to hit their balls into the lake at Navy's 7th tee.

MAIL CALL. I received the following letter and photo from Gordon Callender in Pensacola.

Here's a little fodder for your column. Ron Campbell was in town a few weeks ago and called to say hello. We were roommates here Second Class Summer, and his wife's family lives here. My mother was on the downhill slope of a battle with cancer (she passed away 8 June), so we weren't able to see him but enjoyed recalling our Pensacola aviation training as Midshipmen.

While on the subject of aviation, a book due out in October may be of interest to the aviators in the Class. In 1978. I helped edit the letters written by my uncle during World War I. They were published later that year. The son of one of his squadron mates in the RAF has done the same thing for his father's letters. They are being published in October along with 40 hitherto unknown photos. I'm enclosing a copy of the pre-publication flyer. I was able to provide a bit of input to the editors, and can recommend the book highly to anyone who enjoys aviation and human interest. The book is A Yankee Ace In The RAF published by the University of Kansas Press. The son, by the way, is a former Naval aviator.

Finally, and most important to Ann and me.. .our son Gordon just graduated from USMA. His four years there have been very difficult for his father.

The four gridiron misadventures and the continuing difficult times at USNA forced me to tell him I think he made a good choice. 1 particularly enjoyed the graduation banquet in Washington Hall. I hadn't eaten there since the night before the Navy-Army soccer game (November 1960) with Bill Butler, John Champlain, Jack Dell, Fred Farber, Bud Furman, Bob Hill. Dick KieviL Jim Noonan, Mike Pestorious, Jack Prudhomme, Dick Stengel, and Ara Swisher. The mess hall hasn't changed much in those 36 years. 1 also enjoyed the Superintendent's reception in his garden. It reminded me of ours 35 years ago. One coincidence...the superintendent, LTGen Howard Graves, is a '61 grad of USMA. I was impressed by the cadets. A couple of old timers (civilian bus drivers who said they had been working there over 30 years each) offered that the

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cadets are basically the same caliber today as 30 years ago. They did say that the adminisUation gives them more freedom and that their hair is a little longer, and you can no longer identify a cadet in civihan clothes by his highly shined shoes. So much for a bit of "trivia" about our enemy on the Hudson.

Enclosed is a photo of the three of us.

Gordon, Ann, and Gordon, Jr. Callender on enemy territory at West Point Now from my e-mail box, a number of missives that should be of interest to all.

Bob Grubb checks in from his new digs.

Welcome to the modem era of webs and such.

After retirement in '87 and eight years with Lockheed in Sunnyvale, CA, Chris and I have swallowed the anchor once again. In May we moved from San Jose to Folsom, CA, where we sip a libation at the appropriate hour and view the Sacramento Valley from our backyard. You would think that after all the moves we made while on active duty this would be a piece of cake. We are still organizing. I don't know if there are any Classmates in the vicinity, but I would love to hear from them.

Address: 141 Cascade Falls Dr., Folsom, CA, Ph: 916-988-2832. We will see you at the 35th and catch up on the sea stories.

Mike Moynahan, my old golfing and bridge buddy from Monterey, provides a much overdue update.

Big "O" (the rumors are that big is an old, very old condition). Great to hear from you and about all the family. As you guessed we are in Hawaii, just off the Oahu Country Club, but we are in process to move to Kapalua, Maui. Shawn is an interior architect for a medium-sized firm here. She lives in my brother's house on Black Point, with no boyfriends in view. Mikele (Brendan now) is the golf pro at the Kapalua resort complex. He has his card and has just gotten engaged to be married in April '97 to a nice Italian girl. Joan is now into golf after all these years with a 32 handicap and loving it. I'm between a 5 and 12 handicap which is way too big. Must signoff to get ready for the Judy and George Huffman to arrive on their annual visit.

Bert "Aardvark" Cassels replies to my report on his "major" nose surgery in a previous column.

I just received my Shipmate magazine yesterday only to find that my best physical feature has been maligned. I did have surgery and, in fact, all went well. I still believe that Schwartz (aka Hank Schwirtz) is number one, not just in Club 11, but in all of USNA 1961. Speaking of Uiat, my e-mail address is usnal961 @sccoast.net. We must be related because I see your last name is also .net. Doris and Bob McLaughlin are in the area so we had drinks and dinner last night. We would be delighted

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if they moved into this area, but they are looking at Aiken and the Charleston area also. Bob jumped on me because my paperwork is not in for the 35th.

It is beginning to look like GG and I are not going to make it. I got myself into an unrelenting job as the Chairman of the Transition Committee for Heritage Plantation. We will begin the transition of the Plantation from the developer to the home owners in early Sept. At the same time I will be added to the board of directors, thus adding to my responsibilities. Although nothing is in concrete yet concerning dates. I just am not able to make any other commitments. I am hoping to know more as the Summer passes. If it looks good, I will check in with Bob and see if I can still sign up. We do have a reservation at the Loews. GG and I just did our 20th anniversary craise to Alaska and spent an additional 5 days in Seattle for my 40th high school reunion. I hadn't seen most of those guys for 40 years.

Duane Duff sends; Your plea in the latest Shipmate is not falling on deaf ears. Lois and Kurt Gustafson reside at 2973 Oakleigh Lane, Germantown, TN 38138. Having gotten this, you now have my e-mail address. Judy and I have only had it for two weeks and my, what we have been missing. Hope to get you something more in-depth from the Great Pacific Northwest in the near future. Don't see many of the Class. Guess we don't ran in the same lanes.

UPCOMING LOCAL CLASS EVENTS. Washington area Class luncheons on Tuesday, 10 September and 12 November.

The WGNAC Gala 35th Reunion during the weekend of 19-22 September in Annapolis.

Here's Navy's home football schedule for the remainder of the season, so those of you who are within striking distance of the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium can make plans to join your Classmates at the tailgate parties and games; 5 October—Duke (USNA Homecoming Weekend); 9 November— Delaware; 16 November—Tulane. We also play Notre Dame on 2 November in Ireland, and Army on Pearl Harbor Day, 7 December, in Philadelphia.

PARTING SHOTS. I've been in touch with Tom Markley in Atlanta during the past few weeks, and he's come up with an interesting proposition that he'd like to pursue if there is any interest amongst ya'll.

Here's Tom's letter.

It has been nice chatting with you over the last few weeks. I'm glad to hear things are going so well. I am also delighted to hear that Hank Hahn is out there for real. I used to be in awe of his abilities to chug-a-lug a beer. Hope we get to see him at the 35th.

Joanne and I have been in the Atlanta area for two years after fourteen years in New Jersey. We are thoroughly enjoying our "empty nesters" status. We have three daughters and a grandson in Virginia, and a daughter and grandson in Pensacola.

We see Melanie and Joe Allegretti frequently, and I occasionally see Art Butler. Now, on to the subject of our discussions over the last few weeks.

Last year I discovered an LP record my mother had stored away of our entire Graduation ceremony.

I have since found out from you that it is not unique, but still rather rare. This particular record is in perfect condition.

I would like to share this with Classmates who are interested in having the recorded event in CD form. By chance, while searching for facilities to do such a project, I met Jerry Connell, brother of our Classmate, Jim Connell, who is currently in Russia doing some classified work involving MIAs. Jerry was at our Graduation ceremony as a fifteen year old! He has a recording business. He can and wants to do the job. and will do it at cost.

The cost will depend on the interest. Sony charges roughly $ 1700 for 300 CDs, $2100 for 500, and $2500 for 1000. The more the merrier. On top of that there would be art work, packaging, and shipping cost. I would envision a total cost for each CD to be in the $5 to $10 range depending on the number ordered.

I suggest we sound out the Class through Shipmale. Those interested can send me a note at 4169

Duck Pond Court, Berkeley Lake, GA 30136. Give me an address and the number of CDs desired. DO NOT SEND MONEY! We will not know if we can do this until we have a tally.

Jerry says it takes about six weeks from the time we place the order. I want to order seven but can't do it unless we get 293 more ordered.

Again, it was great talking to you. See you in September

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Pres; RADM Stephen K. Chadwick, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; Howard Pinskey PO. Box 3380, Annapolis, MD 21403-3326 (http://www.usna62.org) (http;//www.msv.org/62.html) GREETINGS FROM ANNAPOLIS! The Brigade is back and the football season starts in two weeks. The word on the street is that Navy will have a winning season.

Much news to convey this month so here goes...

WILLIAM BROCKETT, JR It is with great sadness that we leamed of the death of our friend and Classmate, Bill Brockett. Bill's mother, Juana Brockett, sent the following obiturary: William Brockett, Jr., a Bay Area trial lawyer as widely known for his humanity and wit as for his courtroom skills, died Saturday night, June 15, 1996 in his Berkeley home at the age of 55, almost a year after suffering a massive stroke apparently caused by brain cancer.

Mr. Brockett. a partner in the Legal Strategies Group of Emeryville, had practiced criminal defense and business law in San Francisco for more than 20 years, most of that time in the firm he founded with attorney and San Francisco Police Commission President, John Keker. "Bill was more like a brother than a law partner," Keker said yesterday. "He had a great mind and a great soul. Our family will miss him desperately."

Mr. Brockett had a reputation as a lawyer who was intellectually astute as well as a whiz in front of a jury. "You have your lawyers who are good on their feet, with a lot of charisma and jury appeal.

You have your other lawyers who are academically inclined, good on the law," said U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who had known Mr. Brockett for more than 20 years. "Bill had both— he was charming in front of a jury, and he had the intellectual understanding of the nerdiest lawyer, the kind that can't appear in court."

Among Mr. Brockett's court victories was a $19.6 million jury award stemming from a dispute among partners of a law firm. It was said to be the largest jury award of its kind in U.S. history. In another case, he successfully defended the top federal prosecutor in Alaska, who had been accused of racketeering. Mr. Brockett was also known as somebody who had "the perfect phrase to sum up a situation," said Oakland attorney Tom Meyer, his brother-in-law. Last year, Meyer and Mr. Brockett went to Reno to watch Keker's defense of San Francisco attorney, Patrick Hallinan, who was on trail in federal court on drug conspiracy charges, of which he was ultimately acquitted. Asked what he thought of the performance of one highly touted prosecutor, Mr. Brockett said, "Big hat, no cattle."

Neariy every day since Mr. Brockett was incapacitated by his stroke, lawyers, judges and other friends would come to his home and sit with him, reading him novels or short stories, or telling him what was happening in the world of law or for that matter, literature, sports, bicycling or any other of the myriad subjects that appealed to Mr. Brockett's eclectic nature. "Many of these were people who are killer litigators," attorney Sarah Leverett said,

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"and they would come to visit Bill and hold his hand and be very tender with him. He once said that his 'keys to life' were 'good work, food, friends and appreciation of beauty."

The son of the late U.S. Navy Admiral William Brockett, Mr. Brockett was bom in Annapolis, MD, and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1962. He served as a Navy officer for five years, including a tour in Vietnam, but after souring on the nation's Vietnam policy abandoned his military career and went to Yale Law School. He worked his way through as a professional poker player and graduated in 1970.

Mr. Brockett spent four years as a federal public defender in San Diego and San Francisco before entering private practice. In 1978, he and Keker formed their own law firm in San Francisco. In the 1980s, as chairman of the Bay Area chapter of the Lawyers Alliance for Nuclear Arms Control, Mr. Brockett sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency to obtain the government's nuclear disaster plan. He won the case, forcing the release of thousands of government documents that, according to Mr. Brockett's colleague in the alliance, Tom Roberts, "exploded the myth that civil defense measures could keep the U.S. population safe in a nuclear war."

San Francisco attorney Charles Breyer said that during the past year, as Mr. Brockett was clearly dying, "When you were sitting with him, you could be very honest and not feel uncomfortable about it.

You didn't have to pretend that things were going to get better. So I could tell him how I felt—that it was a terrible situation, and I would always miss him and could tell him how much he meant to me."

Mr. Brockett is survived by his wife, Barbara Rhine, his mother. Juana Brockett, of San Diego, two stepdaughters, Demetria Rhine and Selena Rhine, of Berkeley and his sister, Cynthia Brockett of North Branswick, NJ. The family prefers donations to the Vanguard Public Foundation. 383 Rhode Island Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103, or the East Bay Community Foundation, 501 Wickson Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610.

Bill's companymates and roommates John Arick and John Berg recalled great times at the Academy with Bill. The Class extends its deepest sympathies to Bill's mother, wife, stepdaughters and all other family members.

The news of Bill Brockett's passing hit those of us who knew him like, in John Berg's terms, a ton of bricks. John sends; I guess you always look back and wish that you had done something but kept putting it off Over the years, I have talked about Bill so many times with my wife, Sandy feels like she's known him.

He is part of a 'sea story' that I've told over and over, to any audience. The sad part is that I never got to tell it to him, nor to tell him how special he was to me. Briefly, at the end of Second Class Year, I had a few academic problems... describing them as "a few" makes me feel better. The truth be known I called my mom and told her to make my bed, her son was coming home! Steam and Skinny had me on the deck. I was sure there was no way to survive a re-exam. Bill took me aside, set a course of action for me, shared his notes and tutored me. He breathed life into me, both emotionally and academically. There was no Liberty for me...or for him. You'd have thought that he was taking the reexam. In his own quiet way he told me that I wouldn't fail, he wouldn't let me. I passed and the rest is history. As I've said, over and over. Bill Brockett got me through the Naval Academy. I only wish that I'd told him that.

John Arick says: As for me, recall that before Annapolis. Bill and I were high school classmates, and nobody knows better than 'us guys' what four years as a USNA roommate does for a 'relationship'. Bill carried me and others in so many ways that it would be impossible to list them all...so I'll take the liberty of copping out and not even try here. But we did share some funny times. For example, that time after the first meal of our Plebe Year with the Brigade back, when we each got up from adjacent tables, tumed around at a very stiff brace, very serious, found

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ourselves facing each other about six inches apart, and both broke down laughing uncontrollably, the aftermath of that was somewhat painful as I recall, and when, at the direction of the 2nd Class in our company. Bill devised a unique Plebe Year call sign for himself "Mid'n. 4th Class Davey Crokett, Rocket, Sprockett, Brockett, son of the man who wrote the 2nd Class thermodynamics book." (As many of us will recall, his dad. Rear Admiral Brockett, really did write the book.) I will remember Bill as an intellect, a visionary, a "jock" (arguably, self proclaimed), and one-helluva poker player. How dare he leave me on this planet without the comfort of knowing where I can go to get the answer to (almost) any impossibly complex question. He was a friend, a dear friend, and I miss him.

AROUND T H E F L E E T !

RADM Phil Olson, President of the Board of Inspection and Survey, retired on 24 July 1996. The ceremony was held at the Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, VA. Phil said he finally reached the time that he had to give up all the fun he has had in the Navy and go to work for a living.

ADM Snuffy Smith left the Bosnian wars behind him on 31 July 1996, when he turned over his many hatted commands. He and Dottie are back in the States and he is planning his well deserved retirement on Friday, September 27, at a place to be determined. We'll have more on this story as events unfold.

RADM Dave Goebel, retired on the second of August 1996. He was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, attached to the Commander in Chief, United States Strategic Command. Dave and his wife Earhne are living at 235 Brittany Farms Road, Unit 20D, New Britain, Connecticut 06053.

Congratulations to both Phil and Dave on fine careers of more than 34 years service to our Navy and country.

CLASS NEWS! Looking fit and trim in Utah, Bob Beer says he decided to send us a picture of real men. The enclosed is a shot of my son Rob '90 and myself in Moab where we camped and hiked. Rob served as a NUC, got out and is now going to enter med school in Bethesda—the uniformed health institute. The Navy in their brilliance would not let him leave the NUC program and stay in as a surface warfare officer. Not many Navy guys out here except the pilots flying for Delta. Did see Jim Luker at an Alumni dinner After years by the sea, the mountains are great. Of course I ski all the time in the Winter and bike, hike, etc in the Summer. Park City is a happening place with the Olympics in 2002. I have been involved in World Cup ski races at the Park City ski resort and hope to work the Olympics. I stay in tune with USNA as a Blue and Gold officer Got martied again last August to a wonderful lady named Chris.

Barbara and Bill Gage have a place here—usually see them every Winter. If any other Classmates are

out this way the welcome mat is out. Utah is a well kept secret but we are rapidly being discovered by the California escapees. Nice to see an ex-Utah coach tum the football program around. Hopefully he can continue the progress.

Bob Beer and Rob Beer John Hinkle and Roger Ramsey keep us abreast of the Class news in the San Diego area. This is from the papers recently; In a move that recalls the yeasty years when California plucked academic and corporate giants from around the world, ADM William Owens, the Navy's most innovative thinker, has moved to San Diego as vice chairman of Science Applications International Corp. Until last March, Owens, 56, a maverick with advanced degrees from Oxford and George Washington, was the nation's second highest ranking military officer. Insiders had expected him to move up from vice chairman to chair the Joints Chiefs of Staff. SAIC won a corporate recruiting scurry for Owens, setting off both a seethe of backbiting by old line Navy officers and renewed hope that San Diego is attracting a critical mass of scientists, educators and businessmen able to shape its future. Owens adds much to the region's brain pool. Owens appears in line to succeed Robert Beyster. 71. a General Atomics Nuclear physicist who founded SAIC in 1969. It has become America's largest employee-owned high tech firm, and Owens calls it "a little gem". Its largest customer is the U.S. government. It has 3,600 employees in San Diego, a total of 21,000 worldwide. They include 60 policy strategists who provide an inhouse think tank. Owens talks of San Diego, "For trade with Asia, there's no better place to be." During his 33 Navy years, Owens listed San Diego first each year on his preference card for duty assignment. "But the Navy never sent me here," he says, "1 resigned and now I'm here to stay." He and his wife, Monika, are new homeowners in LaJolla.

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On 6 June 1996, 34 years to the hour of graduation, 24 Classmates participated in a "best ball" golf outing at the Academy course. A good time was had by all. See if you recognize all of the "senior" golfers:

More "Best Ball" Touraey HOMECOMING '96!

Our annual Homecoming get-together will be on Saturday, 5 October 1996. The game against Duke starts at 1200, so our usual tailgate party will begin around 1000. Look for our '62 Blue and Gold Banner. After we beat Duke, the Class will have an informal buffet dinner at the Officers Club, beginning at 1730. Details and reservation information will be published in the summer flyer. If you need any assistance, call me at 410-974-1962. For tickets for any football game, dial 1-800-US4-NAVY and request the '62 Class seating section.

That's our Class news for this September issue of Shipmate. Keep your cards, letters and photos coming in. We get more interesting as we get older.

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command and retirement as COMSUBLANT on 21 June at Pier 12 in Norfolk. The ceremony took place aboard NEBRASKA (SSBN-739) with about 1,500 guests on the pier. George and Pat have retired to Maine, but he will be employed by Raytheon as a senior officer of the corporation. George was presented a Distinguished Service Medal for his service as COMSUBLANT. Pat was awarded a medal for her distinguished service as the national chairman of the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation.

George retired wearing the dolphins of his Godfather, who had served in submarines when Ahab was a boy and Moby Dick a minnow. The praise that was no doubt justly bestowed on George and Pat would make those two modest Downeasters blush if there were space in Shipmate to recount it.

Classmates in attendance included Bob Harper, who had the day before attended Bill Earner's retirement at the Washington Navy Yard. (Bill was Deputy CNO for Logistics.) Others in no particular order (and with omissions due to the fickleness of my memory) were Dave I^ickett, now retired from Owens-Coraing and working in Ohio (His story since graduation should make interesting reading if you can get him going.), Larry Marsh (ACNO/Personnel), Dick Whalen (director of national defense programs at Old Dominion University), Wade Taylor, Norm Shackelton (with Midshipman son and Navy wife daughter), Bruce Webb (retired from the Department of Commerce and working for the Institute for Defense Analyses), Phil Marsden (with his ubiquitous camera), and Clay Morse. In the large crowd I missed the rest, but maybe Phil captured them for posterity.

Also in the crowd were Ed Peery, our wrestling coach, and his wife Gretchen. Ed coached Rich

Mies '67, who relieved George. Ed is still on the faculty and brought me up to date on our rasslers.

Thanks, Jim, for your excellent report! Your suspicions about Phil Marsden were well-founded. He did indeed capture images of many other Classmates who were there. Here's what he had to say: George's change of command/retirement ceremony and the associated festivities were wonderful affairs! The previous evening, George and Pat had a reception at their quarters on "Admirals' Row," Naval Base, Norfolk, that was well attended by family, friends, shipmates, and Classmates. Friday dawned hot and humid, reminding us of our glorious Midshipmen trips to the "Oyster Bowl" in Norfolk. At least this time we didn't have to march and carry raingear!

Phil also commented about the ceremony and the recognition given to George and Pat for their many accomplishments and contributions. He said that George's remarks touched on highlights from his career, "including his impersonation of the infamous Ming Chang." That sounds like there may be a good story to be told. Who will send it to me for publication?

Phil noted Bill Earner's retirement, saying that four of our flag officers—Larry Marsh, Denny Conley, Paul Tobin, and Tom Hall—had attended both events. He thinks that only these four. Rich Wilson, and Dave Frost remain on active duty. Has anyone been omitted from this list?

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Pres: Robert L. Harper Sec'y; Michael H. Shelley 9915 Natick Road, Burke, VA22015-2935 E-mail; mshe@loc.gov This is about beginnings, endings, and beginnings—service, careers, and lives.

Sir, the Class of 2000 is formed! At 1800 on 2 July, I joined families and friends as the newest Naval Academy Class took the oath of office as Midshipmen in the United States Navy. There is a comforting sameness about the Tecumseh Court ceremonies, and—for us old guys at least—an almost palpable feeling of continuity and tradition.

Thirty-seven years have flashed by since we took our oath, and many more will pass before the last of us is gone. Time doesn't seem to matter much, though, so long as the constants of service, fidelity, and honor are preserved.

The new Plebes looked like all new Plebes: dazed, awkward, and very tired. I saw more than a few thousand-yard stares. The day was hot and humid—which of us would have it any other way? The Dads were proud and most of the Moms were apprehensive.

After a brief family reunion following the ceremony, the new Midshipmen disappeared through the doors into Bancroft Hall—just as we did in 1959. Remember how you felt then?

The recent retirements of Bill Earner and George Emery have thinned the ranks of our flag officer Classmates remaining on active duty. By my count as few as six of us (named below) are still in uniform. Here are reports provided by two faithful supporters of this Shipmate news exchange. The first came from Jim Metcalfe in Virginia Beach.

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George Emery's retirement

George Emery's retirement

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Even more recently, Edith and I immensely enjoyed the company of Gail and Vern Von Sydow, June and Chuck Stone, and Gene and Dave Robinson at my 55th (!) birthday party at our home in San Diego. Here's a photo taken that evening which shows (left to right) Von Sydows, Ricketts, Stones, and Robinsons. Chuck Stone said it so well when he commented that perhaps the most remarkable attribute of our entire Class was our exceptional ability to choose such fine wives. I think spouses are what we must really be referring to when we say, "Quality '63" Now a parent of a USNA graduate rather than a Midshipman, Mike Krause reports on the completion of his son Matt's Four Years by the Bay. We had a great time at Commissioning Week.

We went to Annapolis the Sunday before to sit in on the USMC Parents Orientation—interesting and informative. We got rained out at the Superintendent's Garden Party but had a great day for the graduation. Matt and his roommate rented the Sailing Center upper deck for a reception for family and friends. It was a fantastic locale and everyone enjoyed it. Carole and Bob Maier came down on Friday and again for dinner on Saturday.

Bernie Grahowski and his friend Lois Nichols stayed for the festivities Wednesday through Sunday, and Marty and Steve Laabs '64 (my best man and Matt's sponsor) joined us for Graduation and dinner on a couple of evenings. All in all it was a great week.

One thing I leamed...Remember that when we graduated we had a cruise box and a B-4 Bag for all our stuff? Matt had three car loads of stuff!

Also communicating by Internet is Don Palen, who opened his note with this cheery observation: I can't believe we are so far from the back of each issue of Shipmate. It makes me feel old!

I've been busy lately getting my military collectibles Internet catalog(!) on line. I have my own "virtual domain" and everything. If you get a chance, go take a look, although it's still under construction of course. The address is http:// www.icbm.com. My new e-mail address is don@icbm.com. Let me know what you think of the catalog. I'm doing it myself, although html, the language you use to make web pages, is soooooo hard! Constructive criticism is always appreciated.

I had a big disappointment recently. I was slated to sail the Newport to Bermuda race as navigator on a J-44—a really good offshore boat—and, because I had two little discs operated on in February, the doctor said, "No offshore racing until September." Well, there AIN'T no offshore racing in September, at least in this part of the country! So we're gearing up Bernie Patterson, who was to be a watch captain, as the new navigator. So now HE is worrying about the Gulf Stream, weather faxes.

George Emery's retirement Dependable as ever, Phil sent photos for your enjoyment. In addition to those named above, you may also recognize Nick Nerangis, Bill Hughes, Gerry Mulholland, Tom Robertson, Joel Gardner, and Jack Reed, among others. Many thanks, Phil!

Speaking of Bill Earner, Tom Miller sent me this e-mail message on I June: Bill is out this way and we had a nice visit the night before last. He is looking well and looking forward to his new career at NFCU. It will be a big job. With Ros on the mainland, I am batching it, so we had a "boys' night" with good talk and dinner out. I will be joining Ros and we're off to Pern for a month. Remember the three best things about teaching: June, July, and August.

Before leaving the subject of changes of command and retirements from active duty, let's include this note from Max Ricketts: I've always enjoyed attending changes of command. The recent one for the relief of Dave Robinson as Commander Surface Force Pacific, which so many Classmates attended, has to be one of the professionally best—4.0 in every respect.

Don't we all share in common and splendid pride as these traditional events chronicle our Classmates' careers and achievements?

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etc. and all I can do is stand at Castle Hill in Newport and watch them sail across the starting line.

(It would have been great in Bermuda because the owner was putting us up for four days waiting for the "onion patch" series of races. Nothing to do but tour around, have a few Dark and Stormies (ginger beer and Gosling's rum, a Bermuda favorite) and get into trouble. Oh well...

It is always a pleasure to hear from Terry Abell, who writes this time about some of the things that exemplify the unique bonds of brotherhood we share with our Classmates.

During my recent extended stay as a resident in a local Nursing Home following a 31 January fall resulting in a fractured hip requiring surgical repair followed by six days in the hospital followed by 79 days in the Nursing Home for rehabilitation, I realized the value of being a member of the Class of '63. During my stay there, I received cards, notes, telephone calls and visits from several members of the Class. All these communications served to make my stay there much more tolerable. When you are 20 or more years junior than the average fellow resident who may not be that pleasant as company, some days are a bit distressing. Fortunately, those visits (including occasional carry-in meals) and communication were really welcome.

I was further gratified by the Classmates participating in the Multiple Sclerosis (my affliction) Walkathon and the M.S. Bike Tour and all the Classmates who contributed funds in support of both events.

Since returning home on 25 April, I have enjoyed lunch time visits for a meal with Jim Ring, Joel Gardner, and Bob Harper with promises of more, similar events to come. Those days are very special for me.

In closing, I thank the Class for all the support and realize each day how fortunate I am to have spent those four years together with all of you. It's a very special Family.

It is indeed a special family, Terry.

This note from John Calande suggests some sharing of personal experiences. Perhaps you will be stimulated to send me your own account.

I had a thought about seeking interesting stories from our Classmates. I've been corresponding with Bob Black. We got to talking about how we met/ proposed to our respective spouses. He proposed to his from hill xxx in Vietnam during the war and read her acceptance on hill yyy in Vietnam. I thought this was a great story and that there are probably lots more out there like it. Why don't we ask our Classmates to share their stories about how they found their wives and unusual circumstances of proposals and acceptances? With some of us approaching 33 years of marriage there must be many good stories to tell. How about it, everyone?

I recently learned that Bob Miller is Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Children's Hospital in San Francisco.

The legions of '63 golfers, as well as other Classmates, will be interested in this press release: Kent Maxfield served as chairman of this year's Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation 10th annual RADM Thomas J. Rudden Memorial Golf Classic which was held on 31 May at Ft. Belvoir's north course. As Chairman, Mr. Maxfield led a tireless effort which garnered over $20,000 in corporate sponsorships and the participation of 96 golfers. He was also instramental in gathering tournament and raffle prizes such as airline tickets, vacation packages, and a choice of a Nissan Pathfinder or an Oldsmobile Aurora for a hole-inone. Kent was teamed with Steve Duncan and almost won the automobile when his tee shot hit the pin and spun to a stop only 14 inches away!

Located in the hills of McLean, Virginia, Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation supports Vinson Hall, a retirement residence and Arleigh Burke Pavilion, a long-term care facility.

The Foundation's Residents' Assistance Fund supports uniformed service retirees and their spouses who reside in the Foundation's two facilities. This year alone, the Residents' Assistance Fund will provide over a half million dollars to support the dig-

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nity and security of residents who may have outlived their financial resources.

All golfers from the Class of 1963 are encouraged to participate in next year's golf Classic. More information is available from the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation Development Office at 703-538-2318.

One very active golfer is Vice Gilroy, who checked in by Internet with this news of himself and his family; You tempted me into communicating in order to get the '63 e-mail directory. Brief update: I retired fromNavyin 1991 and moved just outside Columbia, South Carolina, (on a Pete Dye golf course) with my wife, Robin, and daughter, Kara. I teach high school (run a NJROTC unit and teach math) and play a lot of golf!

Our older kids are doing great—Brian (Villanova '86) spent six years in P-3s and now is a civilian again in real estate in Charleston, South Carolina.

Has one son and one on the way; his wife Patti is in second year medical school as well as continuing to procreate. David (Princeton '88) spent four years as an Army Ranger then went to Harvard Business School and now is in Beijing, China, as a consultant with McKinsey Corporation. He is married, no kids yet. Youngest son, Peter, (Florida '91) is a CPA in Atlanta and married to a lawyer, no kids. My daughter, Kara, is a state champion swimmer who is keeping me young and poor. My wife, Robin, plays a lot of golf (club champ) and also helps to keep me poor. As I said, I play a lot of golf but am not club champ.

Ed Brady, managing Partner of Strategic Perspectives, Incorporated, a strategic management and investment advisory services firm, was recently awarded the Vance R. Wanner Award by the Military Operations Research Society (MORS). The Wanner Award is the Society's most prestigious award, given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the nation in the field of analysis of military operations. Ed is a Past President and fellow of MORS. This June, Ed was elected a Certified Management Consultant by the Institute of Management Consultants. Certification is based on demonstrating a high level of competence in management consulting by completing examinations, documenting professional and educational achievements, and fulfilling prescribed standards of performance and conduct.

Ed lives in Fairfax Station, Virginia, with his wife Faye and stepdaughter Tara. His phone number is 703-250-6338, and his e-mail address is brady® cerfnet.com.

And how's THAT for a monthly news exchange, friends? I'd stop here with my usual plea for your continuing support but my family insists on another piece of news, and I am powerless to resist. This time, it's my news. Lou and I have at last joined those of you who have been saying how wonderful it is to be Grandparents. I hadn't given it much thought, but spending some time holding the next generation in my arms (Wow!) has already made me a believer.

Our daughter Sarah Wynn and her husband Michael are Mom and Dad to big brother Andrew Michael and kid sister Emily Kathryn, who arrived ten minutes apart on 10 July. Of course they're beautiful— aren't yours?

Let me hear from you, folks!

Quality—'63

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Pres; CAPT Jerry Anderson, USNR (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Grant Fulkerson, USN (Ret.) 6000 Natick Court, Burke, VA 22015 (H) (703) 978-6885; E-mail: gfulkers@csc.com Mail continues to trickle in at a very slow pace again this month. In fact, if it hadn't been for a couple of last minute e-mail notes and a faxed letter we would have gone without a column. Hopefully, some of you who are getting a week or two for a leisurely vacation will take a few minutes to send in a card or even a short letter to let all your friends and Classmates know what you have been doing for the past few months or even years.

Got a very interesting note from Jeff Clough (22 Co.). It is his first ever input to Shipmate. Jeff served fifteen years on active duty (Surface line, I think) and eight years in the Naval Reserve—retired as a Captain in the Reserves—and is currently working with the largest Executive Recruiting Firm in the San Diego area. Immediately after leaving the Navy, Jeff joined Solar Turbines and worked in the Navy RACER program. Then he became the manager of the facilities engineering section. Jeff has also worked as a small developer and general contractor in San Diego County as well as a loan broker for large commercial loans. Jeff says his new job has helped him return from being a "lost soul" to becoming active in all kinds of public activities again.

In fact he is curtently serving as the Secretary for the San Diego/Coronado chapter of both the USNA and MIT Alumni Associations. Jeff and Carol live on their boat on Shelter Island and are looking forward to making another six month cmise up to Alaska and back. Jeff sent along his work number 619-4522100 ext. 146, and E-mail address, geofclough @aol.com. Jeff says he would enjoy hearing from anyone in the Class and maybe he could even help you with his executive search practice.

Jeff also sent along a couple of pieces of information that he thought might interest everyone. There are curtentiy 25 members of the Class who are members of the San Diego/Coronado Alumni Chapter.

With 25 members, the Class is among the most active in the chapter. Bill Ulrich serves as the Class representative to the chapter. Other members include; Noel Allen, Brian Baumruk, Bob Bolger, Dave Carey, Maurice Caskey, Peyton Dobbins, Bob Easton, Jay Eggers, Walt Ericson, Ed Hire, Steve Jones, Kari Kaiser, Roger Keithly, Al Krekich, Connie Lautenbacher, Read Mecleary, Lou Milioti, Cap Pinney, Bob Prath, Larry Silver, Ray Snyder, DJ Wright, and Dave Wynne.

The other is a listing of the Flag/General Officer from the Class of '64. VADM Brent Bennitt, USN; RADM Ernie Christensen, USN; RADM Jack Dantone, USN; RADM Jerry Ellis, USN; RADM Jay Finney, USN (Ret), RADM John Gordon, JAGC, USN (Ret), RADM Bill Habermeyer, USN (Ret), VADM Alex Krekich, USN; GEN Chuck Krulak, USMC; VADM Connie Laudenbacher, USN; RADM Tom Lynch, USN (Ret); RADM Jack Mumaw, USNR; RADM Jim Perkins, USN; ADM Joe Prueher, USN; VADM Norm Ray, USN (Ret); MGEN Joe Stewart, USMC; RADM Bart Strong, USN; RADM Bob Sutton, USN; RADM Bill Tinston, USN; RADM Richard Williams, USN; RADM Ray Witter, USN (Ret); and RADM Bill Wright, USN. Fifteen of the twenty-two flag/general officers are still on active duty, one is still serving in the reserves, and six have retired from active duty. Many thanks to Alex Krekich who had the list compiled and passed along to Jeff Also received a note from John Howland regarding his old Academy roommate Bob Jordan. John

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said that Bob has not been keeping him up-to-date recendy and he had to stumble over this piece of news on the business wire. Ortel Corporation (NASDAQ;ORTL) recently named Robert Jordan as Vice President and Business Manager of broadband communications products. In this position. Bob will manage the company's worldwide broadband market operations and continue Ortel's global expansion into the CATV/telecommunications industry through OEMs and systems integrators. The article went on to say that, "Bob Jordan brings a wealth of telecommunications experience to Ortel, and that the company is confident that Bob will be an outstanding leader for Ortel's broadband business team."

Bob has more than 25 years of telecommunications experience and has held senior management positions with technology companies including AT&T, IBM, and Ungermann-Bass. Ortel Corporation is located in Alhambra, CA. Am very happy to report that Bernie Maguire has almost completely recovered from the bypass surgery he underwent this past Spring. Bernie faxed me a short note to let everyone know how he is doing.

It may seem strange that I consider myself the luckiest person on God's good earth. No, I'm dead serious, ahem, make that truly serious. On April 1, I underwent successful open heart surgery to refurbish a 99 percent blocked coronary artery. It had to be luck for a person in that situation to get by without a heart attack. I'm exercising daily, lowered my cholesterol to 140, and trimmed excess weight from my skeleton, ahem, make that my body. My goal is to ran a lOK before November I (six months).

One other new situaUon that almost made me keel over, ahem, make that stand up and take notice, I now get nauseous around the smell of tobacco.

How's that for fortune; my biggest potential challenge to complete recovery has become a nobrainer, ahem, make that no contest.

If my experience can be beneficial in some way, I hope it provides a friendly reminder that we all can't depend on luck. I had to be flat on my back to find out what was up with my health. Please do not try this at home.

Last but not least, I consider myself blessed to be a member of the best fraternity ever, the Class of '64. Thank you one and all to all those Classmates who called and wrote with well wishes. I'll eventually respond in person to all of you. I must publicly express my sincere appreciation to Becky and Bob Sutton, to Jerry Anderson, and to Rich Umfrld for special support they provided, each in different ways and each when I was most in need.

While he is not back at work yet, Bernie is exercising every day (runs about 3 miles a day and swims up to half a mile) to get back in tip top shape and at last month's Executive Committee meeting he looked "absolutely marvelous". Bernie has devoted literally thousands of hours to the Class over the past few years and I know I speak for all of you when I wish him a full and complete recovery.

By the time you read this article. Fall will be just around the corner; and I hope to see many of you at one or more of the Navy football games this season.

Hope everyone had a tertific Summer Don't forget to let us all know some of the exciting things you have been doing and even some of the not so exciting things.

Please Read All of Shipmatel You never know what interesting facts you are going to find... career opportunities, news about shipmates, friends, and classmates, and happenings at USNA. Shipmate. Seotember 1996

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Pres: Pete Gness Sec y: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 9808 Caminito Doha, San Diego, CA 92131 (H) 619-530-1432; (O) 619-592-5751 (F) 619-592-1680; E-mail; daveand@aloha.net or andersonhi@aol.com http://www.aloha.net/~daveand News from the head Class scribe, Dave Anderson, is that he is back in Hawaii heading up a project to prepare the islands for emergencies. Dave's address is as shown above and the best way to reach him is by way of the e-mail address. In Dave's own words, here is the story: I decided to accept a job offer from SAIC to retum to Honolulu and head up an exciting project there to develop a Pacific Disaster Center. The projecL which will get underway in mid-July, aims to provide telecomm, modeling and simulation and information system technologies to assist state governments and civilian agencies in predicting and responding to Pacific Theater area disasters (floods, tropical storms, volcanic eruptions, oil spills, chemical or biological accidents/attacks, etc.). I'll expect to make extensive use of networks. World Wide Web tools and the Maui Supercomputer Center in working this project. Will eventually have 12-15 other folks and a couple of subcontractors working for me on this effort. Funded by the Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) as an initiative to transition military high-tech command and control technologies to civilian applications.

This sounds like a fun and challenging new project for Dave and right down his alley with all the hitech stuff. Congratulations Dave!

Now for some incoming news with the first input from Bob Snelling (snelling@mindspring.com) who writes; Ever since the 30th, I have been intending to get hooked up with you and the Class. I am still serving my first term in the Georgia House of Representatives. At the end of qualifying week, I was the only one to sign up to run in this district, so my reelection campaign year will be mellow; and I'll be able to take some vacation days. Lord willing, I'll be serving in the seat for another two years.

Paula and I will celebrate #31 on the 19th of June.

Son, Mark, graduated from Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA in June. He will enter Samford University in Birmingham, AL this Fall after sixty days of loading bags for Delta. He starts tomorrow. I told him this job will give him more motivation to study hard in college. I am in my 24th year with Delta. Most recently I have been teaching pilots on the Boeing-727 airplane. I see Mike Riley, Bill Williams and Bob Groce on a regular basis.

I have "one-upped" my son-in-law. George Grindley, who married my daughter, Laura, is also a Freshman Republican in the Georgia House. But, he drew Republican opposition in the primary. So, we will be helping him a little bit. The competition doesn't seem to be much.

For Classmates who pray, send one our way for Jason Schreer, who married my daughter, Susan.

He is dealing with progressing symptoms of a tumor on his brain stem and possible associated damage from some earlier radiation treatment. He can still work, but they are straggling. We are all praying for a miracle.

One more thing. My wife, Paula, will be singing with the Atlanta Symphony Choras for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. She is thrilled at the opportunity, having sung with the group now for four years. At $650 per ticket, I'm staying home to watch it on TV. Thanks, Bob, for that update on your activities.

Congratulations on the re-election and best wishes for the health of your son-in-law. This next item is from Jerry Robinson, dated 15 June 1996;

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue!

It was a hot and humid day on the Potomac River last June 15, 1996 but who would notice as the local Navy Master's 4+ swept across the finish line first to win the trophy. After nearly 20 minutes of trying to align the start without stake boats, the starter boomed out "Attention!" "GO!", and we were off the line at a smooth 38 stroke rate. After the first 25 strokes. Navy settled to a very good 32, dead even with the boat from the Los Angeles Rowing Club. At this point we already had open water on the other two boats in our heat, DC Strokes RC and Rivanna RC. For 1000 meters LARC and Navy Masters fought for inches of advantage with neither gaining more than a seat at the most. LARC took a power ten at the 500 meter mark but did not move on Navy, who quickly countered with a power ten of their own and gained a few inches. At 750m, Coxswain Jack Flikeid '59, took up two strokes to a 33. Both boats surged across the finish line in a photo finish with Navy powering to get its bow ball across first. Navy bested the other seven Masters 4-H boats in two heats with a time of 2:53:04 for the 1000m after the time handicap was applied.

The second overall finishing boat was LARC in the Navy heat. Los Angeles finished 4 seconds behind Navy with handicapping. Considering the average age of the LA boat was 36, Navy felt proud of their 4 second victory. After all, the Navy boat age was 48, or 12 years older than the nearest rival! Everyone was excited with this first victory for Navy Masters Rowing. Number 2 oar. Gene Lindsey '58, was heard to say, "I love this sport!" To prove it, he and Number 3 oar, Gordie Clelton '68, jumped into the Thompsons Boat Club eight to fill in for a 2000m race—and they won that one also. The remaining Navy Masters, stroke Jerry Robinson and the youngster in the bow, Phil Corcoran '87, stayed in the shade with a cold drink. Jack Flikeid accepted the trophy for Navy and is now talking about a trophy case. The other seven clubs in the 4•^ event of the Stonewall Regatta III put on by DC Strokes were; Virginia Boat Club, LARC, Rianna RC, DC Stt-okes A, DC Strokes B, Q Crew, and the Greater Cleveland Rowing Association. Look for this Navy Masters 4+ at Baltimore in June, Delaware in July, the Nationals in August and the Head of the Charles in September. In the words of Gene Lindsey, "I love this sport!" Hey, what about the rest of you Masters—anyone want to put together an eight?

Well done Jerry, you hard-bodied jock!. And thanks for taking the time to let us know of your (and your boat-mates') stunning victory. It must have been a pretty big deal to have drawn boats from as far away as LA. Now we have an e-gram from George Kent (gkent@gis.net): Nothing much new for me, other than our son George P. was married in May to Velida Kitaina of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Tashkent was GP's first post in the Foreign Service; he has been at the embassy in Warsaw since last August. He and Velida will be there for another year, then possibly in the DC area for two years. They chose to have the wedding in Cambridge, so Loulie and I got to arrange everything. It went well, but we are glad to have less excitement in our daily lives.

The Boston Globe this morning had a note that Matritech (Steve C h u b b ' s startup company) has received approval to market its bladder cancer test. US sales should start soon; they have been selling it in Europe since the Spring.

That's it for the scoop from the Class at large for this month except for the picture which we hope gets linked up with this article of Gordie Clark.

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Dave Anderson and Gordie Clarke (old Boat School Roommates) I'll fill in here a little with some notes on the beautiful country of Brazil from which my family and I just returned after a three week tour. My son Alex had just finished a two-year stay in Belo Horizonte (the fourth largest city) so we took advantage of the opportunity to see a bit of that country with such a bright future. While English is spoken in the big cities, it was good to have a Portuguese speaker in the back country. Other than the beauty of the country, the most striking thing about Brazil are the many opportunities for foreign investment. The government is very open to foreign money coming in and it is apparent that there are many takers. The economy is doing well by Brazilian standards and the future seems bright. Another aspect that attracts a visitor's attention are the driving conditions. We drove about 3000 km in the three weeks we were there. Brazilians like to take credit for being the worst drivers in the world but they have a long way to go to match the drivers of Boston. It is trae that no one obeys the rales but once that is understood, the Brazilian roads become simply an advanced thrill experience. During one stretch, we drove for three days and about 1000 km without ever seeing a traffic light. Instead there are speed bumps; everywhere and anywhere; most are marked. Night time driving is not recommended. All in all. a wonderful experience; the people very friendly. Even the shattered windshield (at night and in a parking lot) led to a wonderful experience in Rio (a long story).

Ok, folks, that is it for this month. Remember if you don't want to hear about Dave's and my adventures you have to give us some of your own. We know that there are some interesting things going on out there so please find a computer and e-mail Dave your input. He is up and running in Hawaii and just waiting for your e-gram.

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Scott Gordon and Scott Redd John also provided pictures of '66ers who participated in the annual, Atlanta Alumni Chapter Lobsterfest, where 275 lobsters were flown in. In the first picture are, left to right, Barbara and John Nichols, Dee and Bill Caiazza, Mary Jane and Sterling Bennett, Katherine and Will Wood, and Jan Kelly and Jon Barton. The second photo shows, left to right, four Delta Airlines pilots, and a "Nuke"; Bill Caiazza, Jon Barton, Sterling Bennett, John Nichols, and Will Wood. In the final photo, Jon Barton and Jan Kelly prepare for a biology lesson.

Thanks Jon for the pictures and the information, and no, I can't say you never send me anything.

Jon and Jan enjoy the lobster On 12 July, our second three-star, VADM Steve Abbot, USN, assumed command of the SIXTH Fleet and Naval Striking Forces Southern Europe. The change of command ceremony was held in Gaeta, Italy, aboard LA SALLE (AGF-3). Steve's new address is Commander SIXTH Fleet, Unit 50148, FPO AE 09501-6002. Tom Marfiak also has assumed the position of Director, Plans & Policy (J5) for U.S. Central Command. His new address is c/o U.S. Central Command, 7115 South Boundary Boulevard, MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5101. Finally, Mike Haskins assumed command of U.S. Naval Forces, Japan Flagstaff Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan on 26 June. Mike's new address is Commander U.S. Naval Forces Japan, PSC 473 Box 12, FPO AP 96349-0051. Congratulations to Steve on his achieving VADM, and I know you join me in wishing all three success in their new assignments.

Chuck Grutzius was kind enough to forward pictures of the Leadership Award winners aboard HUE CITY ( C G - 6 6 ) , and some information on them. LT C. Andrew McCartney is the ship's First Lieutenant.

He received the award for his exceptional leader-

As you read this article. Homecoming and our 30th Reunion are just around the corner, and I hope you are all as eager to participate as I am. This year has been very exciting so far. The first major event to commemorate our 30th anniversary was the moving and well conducted retirement ceremony on 6 June.

Chuck Grutzius and Jim Galvin did a spectacular job of setting up the entire program and were participants as well. The entire ceremony was conducted

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out from 117 degree heat in Bahrain to officiate. Tom Marfiak helped Scott with the ceremony, and Joe Mobley, Dave Bill, Mitch Mitchell, and Rick Grant served as sideboys for those retiring. Our newest RADM, Pierce Johnson was Master of Ceremonies.

Ten Captains participated: CAPT Thomas E. Blount, USN; CAPT Philip A. Bozzelli, USN: CAPT Brent A. Canaday, USN; CAPT Morris C. Foote, USN; CAPT Edward I. Futch, USNR; CAPT James J. Galvin, USN; CAPT Charles R. Grutzius, USNR; CAPT William F. Higgins, Jr., USNR; CAPT Robert C. Percival, USN; and CAPT Robert V. Smart, NOAA. The entire ceremony was videotaped, and I'm trying to find out from Chuck Grutzius if copies will be made and available at Homecoming. They would make a tertific memento. Jon Barton was one of many Classmates who attended the ceremony, and he provided the pictures of the ceremony and the reception.

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Every evolution involving the Deck Division, from high-line transfers with Japanese and Netheriands ships to anchorings, towings, and personnel transfers with submarines in the Adriatic Sea produced flawless results. Petty Officer First Class Mark P Ingwersen is the command air intercept controller, and also held duties as the command training assistant and schools coordinator. He drafted and published a comprehensive daily Adriatic Red Crown air tasking message, making available accurate U.S. and allied flight information to all friendly forces operating in support of Operations DENY FLIGHT and DELIBERATE FORCE, near Bosnia. Pictured are CAPT Tom Blount; then Chief of Staff for Carrier Group SIX, who presented the awards for the Class; POl Ingwersen; LT McCartney; and HUE CITY Commanding Officer, CAPT Ted Kaye. Again, congratulations to the winners.

That's all the news for this time. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to this article. You all received a notice of Classmates with no known address in the second mailing for the 30th Reunion. If any of you can fill in the blanks, please send me the information. So, until O c t o b e r . . . A l l the best...Mike!!!

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Pres; CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: LCOL Jim McNeece, USMC (Ret.) 4832 Solomon Dr., Annandale, VA 22003-4041 E-mail; SCRIBE67@AOL.COM Let's start off with a press release; John Filose.

VP and Corporate Officer of the San Diego based Ocean Gardens Products, Inc. was named President of the National Fisheries Institute late last year. NFI is a non-profit trade association comprised of more than 1000 companies involved in all aspects of the fish and seafood industry. During John's one year term, he lead the industry on environmental, marketing, and safety issues. C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s , John... somewhat belated, but sincere, nevertheless!

I noticed NFI is headquartered in Arlington, VA. If you come to town, get in touch.

HUE CITY Leadership Award Winners Now I have a few vignettes from Classmates.

Dune Ingraham, reports that he and Jeannie are doing fine, still promoting real estate and insurance in the Newport and Portsmouth, RI area. They plan on going to Bermuda with Donna and Bill Phillips and Linda and Skip Orser. He didn't say when, and I hope they avoided Hurricane Bertha, thanks Dune.

Ed Adams writes that his son, James graduated from USNA this year. He was in the 10th Company. James will be stationed at the Academy until Febmary 1997, when he'll report to flight training in Pensacola, FL. Congratulations to James. Tom Williams reports that Tom II is getting married 28 December 1996 in Fort Wayne, IN. His bride-to-be is a recent Master of Science graduate of the University of Indiana. Best wishes to them Tom. Mike Field writes that in his new life as a civilian, he is at Boston University. Until recently he was Assistant Dean at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. He recently moved to a new role in the Provost's Office. Continued success Mike. Wil Trafton has moved up from Program Director of the Space Station at NASA to Associate Administrator for Space Flight. Congratulations Wil. Now a few address changes. Dave Patch: 255 Zang Street, Apt. 2533, Lakewood, CO 80228; Gary Schmidt: 2631 South 95th Street, Omaha, NE 68124; John Hoddy: P O . Box 106, Lycoming, NY 130930106; Francis W. Gibbons; 3574 Pierce Street, San Francisco, CA 94123-1556; William V. Erickson: 1704 S. Harbor Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401-6535; Bruce N. Touve; 3720 Brett Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76123-1332; Michael D. Stafford: 47528 Compton Circle, Steriing, VA 20165-5105; Peter M. Hesser; 8302 Ector Court, Annandale, VA 22003; Thomas J. Williams: 43914 Cheltenham Circle, Ashburn, VA 22011-4904; Oliver K. Powell: 4990 Preston Forest Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060-8960; William F. Wright: 2411 Prospect Avenue #219, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254: and Reginald G. Hammond: 6771 Rosefield Drive, San Diego, CA 92115.

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says SUBLANT has more than 55 submarines and 20,000 people providing submarine support to the Adantic, Arctic, Eastem Pacific, and Indian Oceans, as well as the Med. Jim's note said that among the guests were Ed Perry, Rich's wrestling coach, and Prof. Bruce Johnston, Rich's faculty advisor as a Trident Scholar.

NFI President John Filose Got another one I found in Navy Times: Marine Major General Pete Pace is slated to get a third star and the job of Director for Operations, J-3, on the Joint Staff in the Pentagon. He's been in Japan for a couple of years as the Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff at U.S. Forces Japan. So, Pete...are we going to see you at Slummers now that you have a DC area job? Congrats to you, too. (No respect, is there?

Really, all I'm doing is trying to get beer money out of both these guys!)

Speaking of Navy Times: I saw John Ryan's photo in there in late June...he is Commander, Maritime Air Forces, Meditertanean enforcing the maritime embargo against the Republic of Yugoslavia.

This one's not a press release, but Jim Metcalfe '63 sent a note and a program from the Change of Command for Commander Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet. VADM George Emery '63 was relieved by VADM Rich Mies '67 on June 21st in Norfolk. Rich had been Commander, Submarine Group EIGHT and Commander Submarines Meditertanean since July 1994. The accompanying blurb

VADM Rich Mies, COMSUBLANT Right after that artived, a note from Al Burkhart showed up. I just KNEW somebody from '67 must have been in attendance.

Here's some news on the Classmates that attended VADM Rich Mies' Change of Command on 21 June 1996 at Norfolk where he relieved VADM George Emery '63. 1 attended with my wife, Nancy, and my eleven year-old son Michael.

We had a great time and enjoyed the tour of NEBRASKA. Rich gave a very positive message for SUBLANT, and it was great to see folks we hadn't seen for a long time. Jack Roe and I discussed reserve billets and the nuclear industry; Jack is near the top of the heap (if you'll excuse the expression) at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He was kind enough to endorse my non-pay reserve orders, as did VADM Mies. RADM Chuck Beers, Commander Submarine Group 10, from Kings Bay, Georgia, declined to characterize his recent tour at the Department of Energy as having anything to do with Secretary O'Leary's travel accounts. But he did give me his card with his e-mail address which is cbeers@subasekb.navy.mil.

That evening Rich and Sheila had an open house for friends and family at their temporary quarters (Gingerbread House, NOB Norfolk); apparently we fell into one of the requisite categories and were let in. Other '67ers joining the celebration were RADM Joe Krol and John Cline. I attempted to scan-in the incriminating photographs but couldn't get sufficient resoluUon; must be some sort of super-secret SUBLANT defense mechanism embedded in my computer. Anyhow, the picture that I'm sending Dave Church for possible inclusion in the next column shows RADM Joe Krol, VADM Rich Mies, (Dr.) Nancy Burkhart, and my exquisite left profile.

Joe Krol, Rich Mies. Nancy and Al Burkhart at the Mies' temporary quarters at NOB, Norfolk the evening after Rich relieved VADM George Emery '63

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Carolina Power & Light Company is no longer my employer, thank goodness. I have my own business, Poseidon Funding Associates, which concentrates on assisting small to mid-size businesses, specifically in managing and improving their cash fiow. We provide immediate and inexhaustible funds to businesses who sell on credit to commercial, non-profit or governmental entities.

If any Classmates pass through the Raleigh, North Carolina, area or want to look us up, call me at 919-783-8772, or e-mail me at PoseidonAl@ aol.com. However, we may not be here much longer as there appears to be a career change in store for Nancy... Al Heard from Tim Hoffman, too. He said he has moved to northern Alabama after 20 years in California. He's now the Director of Business Development for his twin brother, Tom's, company. Its called Distinctive Designs, International, Inc., and they make permanent floral products for the furniture, home accents, and interior design industries. One of Tim's responsibilities, that of national sales manager, has him traveling quite a bit, so give him a call at 205-332-7390 so he can get in touch when he's in your area. (Heh, heh! So, Tim...are we going to see YOU at Slummers?) Actually, he said he's more likely to see people if he comes out of Alabama than if he waits for us to visit there, but I don't see northern Alabama as off the beaten track. My own family used to own a chunk of property near Huntsville. Of course, they sold out in 1815 (really), but I prefer to think they sold too soon.

Chuck Scherck stopped in at Alumni House over at Annapolis a couple of weeks back, and Dave Church, always looking out for my best Secretarial interests, had him pick up the phone and call me.

Chuck's wife is on active duty with the Army Reserve in Germany, so Chuck is doing the Mr. Mom trick. I sorta laugh at that term, but I have lots of admiration for the women who troop off to do the business of defending this mess. That's not meant to be condescending, either (for anyone who read it that way)...for generations, women have felt proud as we men have marched off to do our duty.. .now we get to share the pride. Speaking of pride; Chuck and Dave said there are five '67 offspring in the USNA Class of 00. Two are Glen Davis (Dave Davis's son) and Danielle Ehmer (Jim Ehmer's daughter). Don't have the other three Mids names, but other proud '67 dads are Dale McQuinn, Walt Wilkening, and Chris Gates. I asked Chuck what this Class is going to do for pushups. He wasn't sure, but we both bet it will be more than just One to Beat Army, Sir! John Scaizo checked in, too.

I promised you an update, and here it is. I retired as of June 1; had a nice small ceremony May 16 with the family being able to get together. Pam sparkled while Carrie and John Burton were all smiles. The older boys came in from out of town, John and his wife Robyn from Orlando, where they are ministers in the International Church of Christ.

They are expecting their first child, a girl, in October. Jeff came in from Camp Pendleton. California, where he is a 1st Lt., USMC. The following Saturday we all went up to New Jersey for a Retirement Party with the whole family. I start my next career on July 15, employed as an Associate with Booz-Allen & Hamilton, starting out of Crystal City and hopefully transferring back to the Tidewater area for final full time employment. Many thanks to Rocky English, who's in charge of the BAH local office, for recommending me to headquarters. Nothing like a Classmate to help with networking; I hope I can do the same sometime soon, r m glad we came up for the June picnic, enjoyed talking with everyone. Great job, as usual,

by Dave, Charlotte, and everyone else in Crabtown who keep the social sked going. That's about it, BEAT ARMY!! Regards, John John mentioned the Induction Day Anniversary Picnic. We held it on Hospital Point on June 22, and Dave ordered up really good weather for a change.

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full list of attendees, but it was a pretty good turnout. Lots of good food, and plenty of good conversation. It was indeed a fun afternoon.. .1 recommend it for next year, if you're in the area. Watch this space for advance word!

AND.. .on the topic of advance word.. .the preparations for our 30th reunion are fixin' to start! Dave is almost ready with an information letter to be sent to Company Reps, who in turn will be contacting everyone else. The 30th will not be held during Homecoming weekend. That helps spread the load among hotels and other facilities and will make for a good weekend. In response to a question Jack Parry had, Dave said he'd asked around during our 25th on preferences (on Homecoming weekend or off) and there wasn't much ground swell either way.

The plan is, and this is where the advance word really comes in, to have our 30th and 40th OFF Homecoming weekend, and our 35th, 45th, and 50th ON Homecoming weekend. Now, I didn't have to tell you all that, but I just wanted to show that planning for the future does take place around here, and furthermore, if you feel old now, just wait!

And, to wrap it up with one from the Really Tough Tour of Duty category, here's this from Pete Misiaszek: Just a note to pass on my new address. I'm still on active duty and have moved from CO, Naval Justice School, to a faculty job teaching International Law at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (a new DoD program for Pacific Rim countries) located in downtown Waikiki. I know, you don't have to .say it. My office is on the Pacific/ Diamond Head side, 18th floor, of the Waikiki Trade Center, and the view is, well, it beats what we had at the old Center for Naval Analyses in Alexandria. I should be here 2 years...statutory retirement gets J AGs at 31, vice 30.. .and my address is 2255 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815; 808-971 8955... Pete As I told Pete in my answer to his note; it sure beats my own current view of an alley in Arlington, too! That's it...Goodnight!...Jim The Football Season Tailgate themes for 1996 are: Sep 21-SMU—Mexican Oct 5 -Duke (Homecoming)—Italian Nov 9 -Delaware—Soups 'n' Stews Novl6-Tulane—Bar-B-Que your own meat See Ya outside Gate B...Dave.

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Pres; Fred Hall Sec'y: CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret.) 210 Claude St., Annapolis, MD 21401 E-mail: njrotc@pensacola.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all and welcome to the Class of 2000.

I've already heard they are a different class, and as I'm writing this, it's only the second week of Plebe Summer.

Last month I left some names out of my list. There were several Classmates named to flag, but there were a couple of notables I didn't include which I have been called to task over. First of all Tom Fargo was named to his third star to take over the Fifth Fleet. Also Woody Sutton finally had his name forwarded for confirmation by the Senate. Congratulations to both of you; and if there's anyone else I've slighted, it's because none of you guys write and I have to try to find old copies of Navy Times to get my stuff from.

Part of the 6th Annual "I Day" picnic crowd. Front: Rick Davis, Dave Church, Terry Kelly, Maureen Chryssikos; back: Lee Wisel, Liz and Mike Glynn, Bob Kelly, Chariotte Church, Mac Chryssikos, and Kathy and Ed Kerins (all the way from Kansas City)

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I did spend a day with Mike Malone's ship. ENTERPRISE, a couple of days before it took off for the Med. I was down in Norfolk to attend an NJROTC In-Service meeting and called a friend for a tour. We got to see Mike speak at the change of command for the MarDet on board. Mike noted that it was appropriate that his first such speaking invitation came from the Marines, since he was raised by one. He speaks really well as you might expect, and I know from talking to some of the ship's company (Rudy Costanzo '78) that Mike's well respected and admired by his crew. He has taken the "Big E" a long way from when he took over back in February.

I've already announced Ron Machtley's selection as the President of Bryant College, a business and liberal arts college in Smithfield, RI. I did get a copy of the College's official announcement with a super note from Kati. She writes that they had a great time at the 25th with their friends from Third Company, despite the weather. To fill us in on Ron's selection, it appears he was chosen out of 100 applicants; and although he took over in June, the formal inauguration ceremony will be on 20 September She didn't say it, but I bet party crashers would be welcome as long as they didn't chant rude things or sit down on the lawn.

Katie and Ed McKenny are on the move again.

After six and a half years back in Peoria, they are returning to Asia. Ed is the new Managing Director, Marketing and Domestic operations with Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi. Erin (17), Patrick (15) and Katie went over in August while Maggie (20) stayed in Indianapolis where she is a senior at Buder University. They should be there 3-5 years, living a block from the U.S. Embassy and across from the Hotel Okura. Katie and Ed McKenny, Homat President, 320, 3-20-1 Roppongi Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106 Japan, phone: 81-3-3583-5531. Any Classmates in Tokyo are invited to drop in; and of course, they are setting themselves up to win the prize for the people who commuted the longest distance to attend the 30th.

Mike Borne writes from Jacksonville, where he retired to work at Tyson Foods. He is allegedly buying some of the stuff left over from the reunion, things like ball caps, scarves, ties, etc. If you all don't buy it now, you'll see it again at the next reunion.

BITS AND PIECES; The e-mail was my only other source of news, but fortunately, some of you are wired anyway. C.J. Ihrig retired in Memorial Hall on 16 August. Bob Baeder was named as Vice Chairman of First Night Annapolis, a city-wide, nonprofit family-oriented New Year's Eve bash here.

And finally the DC area "luncheon" for June was held in August. There is an evening function planned for October and a regular Ft Myer luncheon in December. Questions, call Jim Carter, or e-mail to Nick Visco; if you ask me, I'll have to say Ring-aDing-Ding!

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Pres; CAPT Perry Martini USN Sec'y: CDR Brian Horais USNRR 11234 Cranbrook Lane, Oakton , VA 22124 [Ed. Note: Please see "Navy Sports" in the front of this issue for information about an esteemed member of the great Class of 1971...Nancy] The Class of 1971 25th Reunion is almost upon us. If you are reading this and have not finalized your artangements or still need information, contact either of the co-chairs at the following numbers to get information; Ron Spratt at 301-320-9410 or; Jim Hergenroeder at 410-987-7446. Tom Hayman wrote in with some amusing news from Loveland, Ohio, where Tom and his wife Linda recently hosted

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Linda and Mick Brown. Mick is still with Michelin and Tom is with Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati.

After dinner, the Hayman's introduced the Browns to their home karaoke system (a treasure the Hayman's brought back from Japan). After several warm-up songs, the Brown's were hooked and proceeded to belt out renditions of "And I Love You So" (Mick sang it) and "I Am Woman" (sung by Linda Brown). The songs were recorded on video tape and after seeing their performances, the Brown's agreed not to try out for the church choir Another Classmate, Glen Bruggeman, saw the videotape and concurs with the conclusion reached by the Browns.

Maybe Tom and Linda can bring their karaoke system to the 25th reunion. Tom also indicated that he and Mick still play the annual Hayman/Brown Open and Mick holds the trophy. Dick Enderly wrote in a lengthy and very news packed letter from MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20) which he took command of at sea in August 1995. Tom's wife Pat, his son Chris (a junior at Old Dominion University) and his daughter Melissa (a sophomore at Kempsville High School) live in Virginia Beach, VA. MOUNT WHITNEY belongs to Commander Amphibious Group Two. Whenever the group Commanding Officers get together, there is a mini-'71 reunion. Al Wall has command of NASSAU ( L H A - 4 ) and Jim Bolcar is the Command-

ing Officer of NASHVILLE ( L P D - 1 3 ) . Also in attendance at these meetings is Ralph Architzel's brother Dave Architezel, '73, former Commanding Officer of GUAM. Before Dick took over command of MOUNT WHITNEY, he flew out to meet the ship at sea for a few days. On the return trip, he encountered John Eldridge waiting for the same COD flight from AMERICA. John is at SUBLANT headquarters in Norfolk. While Dick was at SURFLANT last Summer he ran into Bill Organek at a health fair. Bill was working for Powerhouse Advertising in the Norfolk area. Dick also indicated that Bruce McCroskey and Keith Bersticker are located in the Virginia Beach area. Another Classmate that Dick has seen recendy is Bob Stuhlman. Bob is a middle school teacher in Virginia Beach and has a son on Kempsville High School's varsity football team. Dick also was contacted by Larry Simoneaux. Larty is the Chief of Operations at the NOAA Pacific Marine Center in Seattle where Larty resides with his wife Linda, two sons and a daughter. Dick also received word that his Plebe Summer roommate. Jack Crowther lives in Hawaii with his wife and daughter. Jack works for Poinard International and specializes in recruiting environmental and waste water engineers. He helped another of Dick's company mates, Dave Luengen get a job in Hawaii. Dave and his wife Sue now live in Oahu, where Sue is a teacher. To give you an indicator of just how long it has been since graduation, Dick recently encountered Greg Summa, son of Mario Summa, at a wetting down party for several of MOUNT WHITNEY junior officers. Greg is an offensive lineman on the Navy football team, and at 6'4" and 250-275 pounds, he towers over the players from the '71 era. Dave also talked with Admiral select Kevin Green a few days before Kevin was heading off to his new job at Great Lakes. Thanks for the news-packed letter Dave!

This past month produced a number of change of command notices. John Morris was relieved as Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Weapons School, Pacific on July 12th. John's next tour of duty will be on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, DC. Ron Route was relieved as Commanding Officer of LAKE ERIE (CG-70) on July 9th in Pearl Harbor, HI. Tom Hammons took over command of the Navy Exchange Service Center in San

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Diego on August 9th. Dave Polatty was relieved as Commanding Officer of INDEPENDENCE ( C V - 6 2 ) in

Yokosuka, Japan on August 5th. Dave's next tour of duty will be on the staff of the Commanding Officer, US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Congrattilations to all!

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Pres; LCOL Bob Lee, USMC Sec'y; CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22192 (Fax) 703-685-9849; E-mail: robison_rich@prc.com The old mailbox is a wee bit skosh this month.

Denny Worley retired following his change of command of Maritime Prepositioning Squadron One on July 23rd at Rota, Spain. Headed back to Tennessee to be a Naval Science Instructor, he is. New address; Fartagut High School, 11237 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37992. (Congratulations? Denny!) Don Nestor is CO of NROTC Chicago consortium, responsible for all NROTC programs in the Chicago area. He, Rebecca and their three sons live in Grand Rapids.

Had an opportunity back in July to spend a pleasant Sunday afternoon poolside with Marie and Ray Glennon. Their oldest daughter, Kate, graduated from Mary Washington College back in May and is living/working in DC. Meanwhile, Michael, Molly, John and Daniel are still keeping Mom and Dad on their toes back home. Ray has graciously volunteered to coordinate a 25th anniversary go-out-to-dinner affair in Annapolis on June 7, 1997 (similar affairs have been held on previous anniversaries, but this one may generate a little more interest). If you are interested, Ray's address is 3097 Sussex Place, Riva, MD 21140, 410-956-2219. Thanks. Ray! Speaking of graduation, your scribe had an opportunity to attend the first graduation since his own when our eldest daughter, Jennifer, graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman's College back in May. Yep, Mom and Dad were proud they were. Big difference, however, between hers and ours: We had jobs waiting for us. The teaching applications are on the street, dear readers!

That's about all for this month. Paul Goluboys, where are you? More to come. D. O.

Tried and True with '72

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Pres: Tom Storch Sec'y; Dirk P.D. Mosis HI 1266 W. Paces Fcrty Road #594, Atlanta, GA 30327 (H) 404-239-4785; (W) 770-644-2214 Olympic fever is here in Atlanta; let there be no doubt about it as I write a mere 96 hours prior to my initial volunteer shift at the Lake Lanier Rowing/ Canoe/Kayak venue. You can just feel the excitement building...!

A bit of news, however.. .Did any of you see our very own Dennis Gillespie on TV? I saw him answering questions and explaining decisions made by him as CAG regarding not allowing certain women to fly F-14s. It was a particularly tough assignment that Dennis was undertaking, and I thought that he handled himself admirably in representing the Navy.

If anyone has more and better skinny, please send along. Good job, Dennis.

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Ed Donofrio sent along the attached photo of proud papa, Greg at graduation, Jason (10), Joey (7), and Michelle (18). "Words cannot express my pride."

Ed is Director of Marketing and Sales for Silicon Power Networks. Congratulations, Greg and Dad! [Ed. Note: Greg was the "Few Inches from the Yard" columnist for S h i p m a t e / o r '95-'96...Nancy] (I should know this.. .but.. .is this our first child graduating from N a v y ? . . . d u h . . . s o r r y . . . C l u e me in.

Thanks!)

Donofrio Family Tom Gallagher wrote from Newport. Classes start up again on 14 August, so he and Kathy and Patrick are enjoying the Summer. And they are awaiting orders (cruiser or squadron) for next Summer. Tom brings us up to date with some Classmates; Bob Hartling (CO of MONTEREY) and family are in Virginia Beach. Pete Marzluff just took over as head detailer for Surface Warfare. Tom ran into Craig Wilson at lunch at the Officer's Club as Craig was leaving that very day to assume command of his LHD. Glenn Powers will be at the War College another year. Sam Hester is still here as a civilian at NUWC. Fred Orchard is seen regularly at the War Gaming Dept.

Thanks, Tom. And, yes T.P. is on me about e-mail, too. Curtent sitrep is this old, small laptop does not have enough memory..."No excuse. Sir!" I spoke to our 25th Reunion Chairman, Kevin Callahan. He assures me that he accepted this challenge while 100% sober Speaking of which, Kevin is not imbibing until Navy beats Army (certain special events excepted)! The FIRST meeting of the 25th will be at the first home football game at the tailgate party—how appropriate. Kevin needs volunteers, to include spouses.

Kevin refers to the regular tailgate crowd, of which I assume (I know—dangerous to do that.) to be 20 or so, as "The Usual Suspects". Kevin will raffle off prizes won by this group at the tailgater in September for their spirit awards of' 95. You must be present to win, and there are some great gifts, which I cannot disclose. So, be there for the first home game, and thereafter, too!

Kevin is working three jobs, two of which sound to be very interesting, entrepreneurial ventures, as well as a steady paycheck with Anne Arundel County.

Kevin's phone number is 410-647-3059. Kevin, thanks!

Small world story—I was on the boat dock at Lake Lanier in preparation for this hereto-mentioned volunteer Olympic mission. There were two 8-oared shells there, one of which had Admiral McNitt's name on it. I remarked that Navy must have donated it to the local rowing club. This comment, to no one in particular, was answered by an individual standing nearby. Further conversation revealed that the person who spoke up was a Classmate of ours who left after Youngster Year. Cedric Dunkerly lives in Alpharetta, GA, which is nearby. He is a research manager at Kimberly Clark. What are the odds?!

Cedric sends his regards. That is it for this time around. Don't be a stranger! '73!

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Pres: Steve Middleton Sec'y: CDR Bill Hall, SC, USN (Ret.) 1833 Meadowgrove Lane Frederick, MD 21702-3015 (H) 301-694-5883; E-mail; Bhall74@aoI.com I've just finished two months of what seemed like continuous travel (and was) getting ready for the implementation of the TRICARE Regions 3 and 4 program. My company is the subcontractor to Humana for the Health Care Information Line service, and I traveled to our call centers in San Antonio, Dayton, Minneapolis, and Dunbar, WV, to train our nurse counselors. Additionally I've been working with other TRICARE contractors in Phoenix, Indianapolis, and Princeton to develop proposals for the remaining TRICARE regional contracts. So for those of you out there who receive your health care from CHAMPUS, keep me in mind when illness strikes your household and you call the advice nurse.

Of course, as things would have it, while I'm traveling around the country, my company decided to relocate my office. Thankfully they let me know about it so when I came back from my last trip I didn't go to an empty office. I must say, the view from my new office is much better than the lack of view from my last office. For those of you familiar with the Washington, DC area, I'm now located in Tysons Comer, right across the street from the Tysons II Mall (aka The Galleria at Tysons Corner). I look down on Nieman Marcus, Saks 5th Ave, and Macys.

Also visible is the National Cathedral and the top 10 feet of the Washington Monument.

The mail bag (and e-mail circuit) has been rather quiet the last couple of months, probably due to the summer vacation and active duty move cycle (for those few still on active duty). As such, I've had the opportunity to go through my files and pull out a couple of letters that didn't make it into past columns.

The first letter comes from Rick Vizzier, on letterhead stationary that just says From: VIZ.

Two 'TARS'—Viz and Mike

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue!

As you well know, somehow I made 0-6 (the gods must be crazy). Enclosed is a picture of Mike Bachmann (who didn't have a Plebe Year!) and me in front of the Air Force Material Command— both of us were doing a joint tour here at WrightPat. Mike is the heavier person in case you forgot what I look like. Mike lived just a couple of blocks away but as it goes, we didn't see each other very much. But our wives (Gloria (my wife) and Iris (Mike's)) became good friends and learned where to spend our hard earaed dollars—as did our children in both accounts. Anyway, the QOL here is unbelievable compared to a Naval Base—3 golf courses! Except for SNOW and the lack of water I could like this place. By the way, we were instrumental in the Bosnian Peace Talks—Mike and I played key roles learning the gates we could/ couldn't enter. Mike couldn't hack it, so he took a Program Manager tour in DC—better him than me!

Looks like with the help of Bill Bristow (my detailer and Classmate), I will be returning to Norfolk around July of '96. Couldn't be happier. I think I will be the XO of the Fleet Industrial Supply Center—Mark Young '73 will be the CO of interest, Mark was the "Youngster" in my company Plebe Year who was to make sure I was "squared away" (whatever that means). Anyway, as we all know, he failed so he gets a second chance. I am anxious to get back to Tidewater—see people like Karen and Mark Sullivan. Unfortunately, people like Bridget and Chris Lambert have left—Chris is now in Colorado Springs doing some type of post retirement "SEAL work". Heard from John ("Branch") Branchflower over Christmas, who is in New Jersey flying but not from Loz—mmor has it Loz is close to marriage or priesthood, whichever comes first!!

I couldn't end this without thanking Greg Pearsall—by e-mail he is keeping me in touch with Navy stuff—yeah, I have done the PRT. Greg is the XO at the FMSO—he had 40" of snow in one day at Mechanicsburg, PA, when DC got dumped on.

The next letter and photo comes from Jim Gallo, who writes from 917 Braddock Road, Cumberland, MD 21502.

Jim and Andy (USAFA '99) Gallo I have another one of those "look what one of my kids has done" stories. This one is a little bit late in coming to you. Last June I had the momentous occasion of seeing my son Andy shuttled away in a bus loaded with other wide-eyed youths to enter the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 1999.

This had culminated more than several years of answering occasional questions about what it was like at the Naval Academy, always followed by "that's nice, but I don't think that's for me." Then came a night after a college fair when he retumed glowing with what he'd leamed about the Naval and Air Force Academies. This was quickly followed by an application, nomination to AF, and you all remember the rest. All of my honesty about what he'd be getting into would not deter him. I can truly say that he's doing this on his own and for his own

reasons. For that, I have tremendous pride in him.

I'm glad he's not a Woop. Plebe Year might not be the same, but for the frame of reference in the 1990s, might even be more rigorous. The photo was taken over Christmas break. So far, he's managed to stay on top of things.

A very fortunate set of circumstances came about last Summer. Andy got connected to a retired Air Force Colonel named Tom Forster '54 living in Colorado Springs who has since sponsored him and offered a home away from home. Tom and I leamed we were both grads just days before induction. Of course, Tom believes Andy made a better choice than I did. Tom has made letting go of him much easier. (Thanks so much, Tom).

Out here in Cumberland, my medical practice still keeps me busy. I'm still in the Naval Reserve, spending weekends at the Bethesda Naval Hospital. I recently ran into Greg Adkisson at the ArmyNavy Club in Washington. We both found ourselves in Anesthesiology and for Greg, it's still active duty Navy. Bonnie, my wife of 20 years is a Nurse Practitioner here. Our daughter, Lauren, is age 11 and an avid swimmer and musician. She adamantly denies interest in service academies. So long for now. You can find me atTTRG45A@Prodigy.com.

This next letter, and accompanying photo, has been knocking around my desk since January, and for that I owe my sincerest apologies to Joe Belinski., who writes;

latest Shipmate. Still looking for any info on Fred Witesman.

John Brown is our next net surfer; Just a short note to let you know I did retire on 1 July and am now laying around the house awaiting work. Jeb Stewart also retired and lives in Manassas, VA. Ran into Bill Fogler and his family at a 7-11 here in Fredericksburg as they headed back to Melbourne, FL, from vacation in Maine. He looked great and is still flying for American Airlines. Had lunch at Mick's (Mick Halbreiner) last month and it was superb. I think he said all Classmates can eat there for free except for Quinn and Supko...Randy Seftas has some type of assignment with NASA at USNA. Earl Babcock said he will be in Annapolis in late August and several of us will try to get together for chow and a few barley pops. All for now, more when I get a job.

Finally, an e-mail about Chip Sharratt from Randy Kahn '78; Back in '81, Chip and I met and served together in an unlikely Naval site—San Antonio, TX. Since then we have stayed in very close contact. In fact he was one of my best men in my wedding in '86.

Anyway, a couple of years ago while Chip was visiting my wife and I in Albuquerque, I introduced him to a woman named Julie Kelly. Needless to say. not only was the woman extremely attractive, but in addition she was in her last year of pediatric residency at UNM Medical School. Well. I was just doing what any respectful underclassmen would do. right? You'd think he would've spooned me then and there! Well, now they're married and have a beautiful baby girl named Dalaney. They live in Minneapolis where Julie is a full-time practicing pediatrician and Chip...well, he's mainly a Mr. Mom but still doing a lot of reserving and Blue and Gold stuff.

Tres Amigos To wrap up I'd like to report that J.J. Quinn assumed command of JUNEAU ( L P D - 1 0 ) on June 21 in San Diego. Beat Army!!

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Pres; Steve Hubbard Sec'y; CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN 21 Colony Trail Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 (H) 504-626-4964; (Fax) n4@cnmoc.navy.mil Trappers First Command Thought I'd enclose a picture of current USNA Alumni here at HSL 40 in Mayport, FL. What a great place to have a command tour! Of course, the detailer is saying "Go overseas and suffer, no sympathy here" for my next set of orders, due in August '96. By then the family will be a little bigger.

Our second child is scheduled to arrive in mid-Febraary (Sec'y note: I said this letter had been knocking around for awhile. Joe, how about an update on the new addition?) and his big sister, Christine— now 5, can't wait. (I was a little slow getting started on all this family stuff) We live on base, so anyone needing a northern Florida stop off point for a day or two please give Mona or me a call at 904246-5985, 537 Okinawa St., Mayport, FL 32227.

Now from cyberspace, we'll hear first from Stan Miller (SVMiller96@aol.com); I just got my copy of Shipmate and I too, am very saddened about the loss of Carl Westfall. I knew Cari well when he was on the Plebe Crew team and we rowed together. When you read news like this, it makes you think twice about how fragile life is.

Briefly, I'm living in South Carolina with Jan (my spouse of almost 21 years) and our two dogs— Bob and Muffy. I'm with Alcoa Fujikura, Ltd. and Jan is with Bi-Lo, Inc. In the area there are quite a few grads but the only Classmate I talk to with any frequency is Steve Avery. He's still with Michelin and he keeps his hands full with his three daughters.

Next to check in through the Internet is Mike

Little; Linda and I are changing companies. We have accepted offers with Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids Iowa, and are in the routine process of packing our house up and moving from Mississippi to Iowa. We start on Monday 22 July which is two days before our 9th anniversary. 1 will send update along with possible change to e-mail address when we get settled into new place. Saw last update in Shipmate, September 1996

TheSharratt Family—Julie. Chip and Delaney A final note from John Branchflower, who comes to us from 234 Blackburn Rd., Summit, NJ 07901.

I thought I'd drop you a note about Tom Lozier's recent wedding in San Francisco. I've enclosed a couple of pictures as evidence. The first is of Loz and his lovely bride, Trine. As you can see, for a Polish guy, he did pretty well. The second picture is of Loz's on scene Classmate support group, myself the groom and Dave Williams. It was taken outside the church, but if you look closely over Willy's left shoulder, you can make out Alcatraz.

Loz swears that any symbolism is coincidental. We three also comprise the Board of Directors for Loz's California retailing company. Warden West. Loz is still smiling because Willy and I haven't submitted our pay base demands yet!

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue!

Dear 'mates.

The deadline approaches, but the mailman doesn't.

That's OK, guys, we can go with what we've got.

First of all, heartiest congratulations to Laurie and Mark Harper on the birth of Thomas William Harper—a perfect candidate for the Class of '18.

Thomas joined the Harper family, which includes Michael (10/92) and Carohne (6/94), on 13 June in Annapolis. ]Ed. Note: Please see Mark's letter in "Mail Boat" in the July-August issue...Nancy] While we're passing out the Bravo Zulus.. .this is my best attempt at bouncing the FY 1997 Captains list against my index of the Class of '75.

Dick Arnold, Grant Begley, Terry Blake, Alan Cetel, Bob Conrad, Tom Davilli, Joe Delpino, Jim Droddy, Speer Ezzard, Mike Groothousen, Richard Hammond, Jim Hanna, W.A. Hansen, G.W. Hoffman, A.B. Johnson, Walt Joller, C.W. Kennard, Chuck Louie, John Mauthe, D.M. McCall, J.W. McCorkle, John McTighe, John Nawrocki, Hal Neal, Dave Oliveria, J.J. O'Rourke, J.J. Paulis, Duane Phillips, Ed Quirk, Craig Rankin, P D . Ray, T.J. Reilly, Robert Riche, Tony Ruoti, Rick Rush, D.A. Russell, Bill Shannon, Craig Solem, R.E. Stevens, David Tyson, Dan Vilotti, Larry Watson, Jim White, J.W. Willis, and W.S. Wolff. Congratulations to all of the new 4stripers! Please pardon me for the inevitable ertors or omissions. Correct me with a nice long letter, and I'll owe you double!

While punching the Lucky Bag to check the new 0-6 names, it reminded me again how hard it is to find Classmates without an index—unless you know their company. If you want a copy of my homemade Lucky Bag index, just write, call, or e-mail. The only cost is gouge—you give me good gouge for our column, I send you a copy of the index.

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Harry Selsor called looking for an address or phone number for Mike Wooster. My files had the same outdated business card that Harry's had. So Mike, where are ya, now. Buddy? Anybody know?

The 8 July issue of Navy Times had a nice article about some promising success an AIDS research team at the National Medical Research Institute has enjoyed. Navy Captain Carl June, one of our Class of '75 superstars, heads the team of Army, Navy, and civilian researchers. Carl is quoted throughout the article, giving us the layman's version of how their experimental therapy not only fights against the vims, but also encourages rapid white cell growth.

Virus = bad, white cells = good, therefore NMRI's results = very good! Characteristically, Carl gives all the credit to his team of virologists and immunologists, and also claims that some good luck came in handy. Good job. Classmate!

Tom Donaldson visited Stennis Space Center a few months a go on a Detailing trip to satisfy the Gulf South METOC community. We played a round of golf late one afternoon. (Hey—the detailer has to meet with his constituents wherever they are!) Leave it to Tom to rent a set of clubs for $25, only to get it all refunded because the 6-iron (his favorite club) didn't work. Of course, if Tom played right-handed like the rest of the world, we could have gotten him plenty of extra sets. It was a fun round. Our foursome put 2 balls apiece in the drink on the windy, peninsula green, par-3 15th, only to have the next group top our record of futility by float-testing at least a dozen more. The last three holes, played well after sunset ("I think that sounded left-side"), were especially memorable.

Scribe joins Tom Donaldson in a "healthy" dessert" Tom came out to Mandeville for dinner one evening during the trip. Nancy capped it off with a decadent strawberries, whipped cream, and ice cream in a chocolate basket dessert. We took the photo for evidence. And since nobody provided another picture-of-the-month, you get it, too. So guys, the moral of the story is this—you either send me pictures of yourselves, or be forced to look at pictures of me!

No contest! I know you'll get 'em in the mail right now.

Finally, saving the best for last, a superb letter from Rich Lowell; WOLF ESCAPES! Last seenranningsouth from Gulag, Illinois, toward the "other coast." Yes, the Wolfman headed south in June to Houston. I'm working for a company called Hartford Steam Boiler Reliability Technologies as the Director of Performance Development. They're a maintenance/ engineering consulting firm, and I'm responsible for all internal and external training and performance enhancement. «Doggone it. Rich, you're going to need an extra-large business card to fit all of that on one side!» Not a bad exchange.

Barbara gets a 3500 square foot house and I get a Mobile Training Team job with a 25% pay raise, management responsibility, and the opportunity to get greasy again. There is a certain symmetry to life. Somewhere along the line I stopped being an English Lit major and became an engineer. Go figure. In that same vein, I've actually started the proposal outhne for a book on the sociological changes encountered by retiring military personnel before.

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during, and the first year after they retire. Sort of a "Civilian Life for Dummies."

Update time: Life in my house is reflective of the way life and history seem destined to repeat themselves. In the early 19th century extended families all lived in the same house for economic and security reasons.

From what I've seen on all the news programs and magazines, we are rapidly approaching the state again, driven there by a downsizing,flatteningglobal economy. I can attest to the impact that has on your basic Anglo-European culture. Having everyone under one roof makes for both exciting and happy, as well as nerve-wracking experiences.

Jackie just completed her first year of college at Lincoln Trails with a "B" average, a successful part in the Rogers and Hammerstein musical Carousel, and a calling to major in Child Psychology. She'll either go to Kingwood College or the University of Houston this fall.

Rick finished his junior year of high school in the top 5% of his Class, National Honor Society, and business manager for the school newspaper.

He's looking at applying to Loyola (New Orleans).

Marquette (Wisconsin???) or University of Houston. (Dad's shooting for UofH.) Chris closed out his freshman year of high school with a "B" average. If you're wondering why the emphasis on grades, the catch phrase around my house is "No Bs—No keys." He also led the basketball team in assists and was second in scoring and rebounding.

Ryan (my son-in-law-to-be) was also in Carousel, and was asked to be a special coaching assistant to the wrestler who eventually became the state champion.

Granddaughter Christine is growing taller and smarter everyday. This role of grandfather definitely has its benefits. It also makes you realize the drawbacks of a Naval Career. I was at sea during this time when my own kids were growing up.

So what have we leamed during this brief sojourn into the heartland?

—That a pastel, washed-out dawn across flat, frozen farmland reminds me of the Black Sea on the morning watch.

—That the gas flare of a refinery is both a dark harbinger of the future and the echo of a flickering past.

—That no matter the size of the town—you can make a difference if you participate (Parish Newsletter, Committee for Community Network, High School Academic Association Board member).

—That the major gift we as Naval Officers bring to our communities when we retire is not our experience or expertise, but our unlimited desire and capacity to leam—to continually thirst after knowledge, and then use that knowledge in conjunction with our experience and skills to protect the traditional and nurture the new.

I think after a speech like that I may go into politics! Anyway, things around here are happy, healthy, and hopeful.

Rich, Barbara, and family have moved into their new house in Kingwood, TX as of this writing. You can reach then at 713-361-4401, or get Rich at work at 713-358-1477. Thanks, Wolfman, for making it a great column this month. And welcome to the hot, humid. Gulf Coast!

Well, the Brigade is back and the Class of '00 has survived Plebe Summer Gee, do they have to eat 100 brussel sprouts or zero?

GO NAVY!—Larry

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Pres; Chuck Gorum 146 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 (H) 410-263-3337; E-mail: cgomm@annap.infi.net Sec'y: Chuck Dirienzo 2833 Horseman's Ridge Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 Home (919) 550-2627; Work (919) 460-0071 E-Mail; maddog@ipass.net Hello Everyone!

Well, Chuck D. and I didn't get our collective acts together enough to pass the baton cleanly for this month's column so I'll piece it together again....

The Reunion is upon us! If you haven't registered by now, you are pushing the envelope a little too hard for my comfort! PLEASE get your registration money and information in to us immediately. By the time this is in print, we'll only have a few days before we must nail down numbers for each of the events. If you haven't received the Reunion information, call me at 410 263-3337 and I'll either email you a rough form or send a fax to you ASAP. We are looking forward to a great weekend and we hope you'll attend. The Committee met again today (11 August '96) to firm up some of the details and it sounds like fun to me!

Today was Sunday of Parent's Weekend for '00 and the town was full of exhausted families and anxious Plebes. Our Second Class (Joe Lenehan '98) was eagerly preparing for the Sunday Night "Reality Check" and one of the new Ensigns (Kevin McHale '96) was actually missing the fun a littie.

I snuck into the newly renovated Eighth Wing this weekend. What a great change! The rooms are much more spacious, the storage much more efficient and there seems to actually be a little more privacy (or perceived privacy) with the new layouts. The racks are like upper bunks with desks/workspaces beneath.

One criticism I've heard has to do with the rooms not being very "social" in that there is no place for a guest to sit without snagging another roommates' chair. The bunks are too high to sit on but that isn't allowed in the opposite sex's room anyway. Other than the seating problems, the new finishes are great!

I did get some word on the wire this month. Bill Kneller sent me a copy of the 14* Company Newsletter.

Looks like Brian Devane is working in the banking industry out of Chicago focusing on corporate financing. Five kids keep Brian hopping!!

Anne and Frank Drennan are in Hawaii with Frank on the COMSUBPAC staff This follow up to his command tour aboard the PORTSMOUTH will make good use of his promotion to 0-6.

Ray Eckenrode is living large in Texas these days.

Ray, his two sons and one daughter keep Marilyn questioning her sanity. The Eckenrode's are planning to talk to Brian Devane concerning where to knock off a bank for upcoming college tuitions! A FY97 Reserve Captain selectee, Ray is eyeing a pair of those great Naval Academy boots advertised in the July/August Shipmate (the "Where's Waldo" issue) to celebrate!

Dave Fischer is working for Electric Boat in New London. Barb and Dave have two children, Jennifer who just graduated from high school and a son Bryan who is 15 and in high school. Rumor has it the Fischers will be attending the Twentieth Reunion.

According to Bill, Dick Gallagher and his sweetheart Ros have been maintaining the Class' reputation for enjoying themselves immensely. It seems that our very own TOPGUN will be spending time in Newport for "finishing school" this next year.

Something tells me when Bill and Dick get going on

the Lobster, someone will have to file an environmental impact statement to stay out of jail!

Gary Hentz has been living in Maryland and flying for Delta. Currently flying the 767, check out your pilot if you find yourself on the European routes out of New York. (I am constantly finding myself on this route.. ..yeah right!). He and Julia have two kids, Lindsey (11) and Kevin (8). Julia keeps her sanity with her own interior design business.

Mike Herb is the CO of the Naval Weapons Station Concord and loving life. Martha has just completed her studies in education. A expansive athletic program finds Mike nursing injuries from such strenuous activities as water skiing.

Bob Holland recently completed his CO tour on ARCHERFISH. An FY97 selectee for Captain, he, Ann Marie and their three girls have recently moved to Nebraska to find the true meaning of the color purple.

(Joint duty!)

Everett Holmes was last seen attending medical school in Los Angeles.

Nick Karangelen is living just outside DC and owns his own company. Recentiy remarried, Nick and Kate and Nick's children from his first martiage, Mary and Dana recently spend a great vacation on the Outer Banks.

Don Keene is a teacher at a boy's prep school in New York. An accomplished artist, he recently hosted an Exhibition in New Rochelle, NY. Bill Kneller is working for Raytheon as a Program Manager in Portsmouth, RI. Having survived the corporate downsizing (unlike ray waistline!) he is still active in the reserve and recently picked up by the FY97 Captain board. Cindy is teaching third grade at one of the local elementary schools. They have two wonderful children, Alyssa heading for Duke this year and Laura entering the ninth grade.

Sam Nichols and Kay live in Auburn, AL where Kay is a pediatrician and Sam is pursuing and MBA after leaving the Navy two years ago. Three children, Katy (6), Sammy (4) and Mary Clare (late 1995 model) keep Kay's professional skills honed to a fine edge.

Walt Pfandl is living in Mountain View, CA and working in the environmental field.

Jeff Tomlin is now Dr. Jeff and an anesthesiologist living in Washington State. (His fine demonstrations of his fledgling medical skills in Steam, Nav and Forestall Lectures were the clincher on his application for medical school!) Their kids Jacob, Gregory and Holly keep he and his wife Merrie hopping.

Mike West and Sheila live near the Eckenrodes in Texas. (Now in Texas, near is a relative thing....)

We hope we see them in November in Annapolis.

John Wilckens is a Navy doctor in Hawaii. Doing Sports Medicine at Trippler John has probably seen his share of old guys on surfboard injuries! John and Peggy recently traveled to Russia to pick up their newly adopted son Andy (13) and Maggie (10). These welcome additions join the rest of the tribe, C.J. (13), Matt (11) and Kate (10). God Bless you all.

Well that wraps up 14''' Company!

Steve Nimitz writes via e-mail: Greetings from the Arabian Gulf I am about midway through a 6 month deployment on board CARL VINSON as the Surface Operations Officer for COMCRUDESGRU THREE. The Gulf is a wonderful place in August. Daytime high averages about 110 degrees. Liberty is loosely interpreted to mean a chance to walk on dry land, regardless if there is anything to do or anyplace to go. With tensions in the region high, our most recent port visit confined us to the port facility in Jebel Ali where we frolicked in the sun and sand for four day— never leaving the shadow of the ship. In an analogy provided by another, you sweat, the blowing sand sticks to you, and you retum to the ship looking and feeling like a sugar cookie. Making the best of the situation, the crew consumed a reported

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55,000 cans of beer in four days. That could be a new world record. I wonder if Guinness has a category for that, "Most malt beverage consumed by a ship's crew in 96 hours"?

I won't make the reunion which is a real disappointment. Deployment ends on Nov. 13 and I'll ride it all the way to the finish line. I hope you have terrific time with the crowd. I feel fortunate to have attended the 5, 10 and 15 year events so I can't complain too hard. But. they get better each time— from an organization standpoint and in attendance.

Chris Janiec and Rich O'Hanlon are aboard with me, both as ship's company. The former is the Air Ops Officer and the latter is the ship's XO. Chris Ames is CO of TARAWA which forms the centerpiece of the ARG in the Gulf but the ARG's timetable runs about a month ahead of the carrier's so you may see him in November.

I heard from Dennis DeGeus, my old roomie in 3"* Co, who now lives in Kansas City. He wrote to scope out my plans and let me know what he was up to. You should .see him in Annapolis, also.

Well, last Spring I was within a hair of receiving orders to USNA instead of my current job. But, ADM Larson '58 wanted someone in January and I couldn't get there until March. As much as I would have loved those orders (and still would someday), this is still the right job for me. The USNA job was in the newly created ethics area. It would certainly have been a challenge! It is remarkable how the Academy just can't seem to get out of the papers.

Every month seems to bring another problem that the press feeds upon. I am sure there will be a return to normalcy, but in the meantime it must be a very rocky path for those who have to lead the way.

ADM Larson certainly has my respect for the way he is handling business. That concludes this edition. Keep up the great work. Go Navy, beat Delaware! I'll be with you in spirit, deployment e-mail: snimitz@flag.vinson.navy.mil; home e-mail: snimitzsr@aol.com Also received from Mike Kelly; Our oldest son Michael is a member of the Class of 2000. He graduated from St. Thomas Academy, located on the outskirts of SL. Paul. MN. The school is an all-male Catholic college prep school with a full time junior ROTC program. 1 am an executive recruiter for Russel Reynolds, Inc.. and split my time between residences in Stillwater. MN and Navarre Beach. FL. I am thrilled that even though Mike had appointments to West Point and Air Force, he chose our alma mater. GO NAVY!

Mike and Michael Kelly On an administrative note, I recendy received a notice from the Alumni Association that the President and CEO, CAPT. Ron Brandquist '60 had tendered his resignation. The notice went on to announce that his replacement was going to be chosen quickly from the list of finalists identified in the 1993 job search for the position. As Class president, 1 opposed the abbreviated selection process and expressed my opinion that a complete search be conducted to ensure that not only the best person for the job be found but also that all interested candidates be given an

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue! opportunity to compete for the post. I doubt my thoughts will influence the process and I expect that by the time this is published, there will be a new head for the organization.

Enough is enough!! That is it from Crabtown by the Bay. Take care

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Pres; CDR Owen G. Thorp III, USNR Sec'y; CDR Bill Mill ward, USN 1026 Magnolia Avenue, Norfolk. VA 23508 E-mail: bmillwar@popd.ix.netcom.com Shipmates, the deadline for this column was missed, but due to a benevolent Editor (Nancy Gorum), I was granted a reprieve. Short as it is— some news is better than no news!

Stan Gray—a mainstay—wrote: While I have a few minutes, I thought I would pass along a couple of updates. 1 can now attest that people do read our column. Kelvin Grahm gave me a call prior to his company meeting at the Princess in Scottsdale. We were able to get together, break bread twice, tour the greater Phoenix area, and just bring ourselves up to speed on our lives. I marvel at the principles that we were all taught, and how they have served us. Kelvin, for example, is working for Hills, the dog food manufacturer located in Indiana. I am jealous of the natural work teams and participative work force model that they have and are working to keep in place. Real high tech stuff for us Human Resource Folks!

I also saw Steve Adair this past month at a friend's change of command in California. Both Steve and his bride, Nerissa, looked great and were super to be with. Their daughter, Kianna, is entering the Academy this Summer (Class of 2000).

I was in Norfolk a couple of months ago and saw Mose Floyd driving down the road—the personalized USNA plates gave him away! We stopped and talked in a parking lot, catching up on old times.

He and wife, Jill, were in Norfolk for his AFSC course. They both considered it a break following his tour in Korea.

My dear roommate, Fred Kinkin, called me a few days ago. He and family—wife, Mary, and three sons—recently completed a relocation to New Jersey. Fred is a with AIRCO and is also involved in the Human Resources area.

Finally, last week I ran into John Graham. I can attest that the guy looks great, flies, and enjoys life!

That's about it. If any one is going to be in town on September 27 and want to participate in a benefit golf tournament for breast cancer, give me a call: 602-314-3413.

Joan and Lee Slaughter, voices from my past also sent in a note. Lee is involved with procurement engineering at Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station, while holding down a Reserve Commander job with 7"^ Fleet. They have four children—three sons and a daughter—and live in Granbury, Texas. Joan mentioned that although Lee is occasionally sent on duty out of Texas, he's a cowboy at heart. Like any good cowboy, she continued, he will probably be there until he fades off into the sunset! It was terrific hearing form you again!!

That just about wraps it up for me this month. We were really in a swing of things with all the e-mail.

It's easy just to drop a quick note!!

Thanks for all the support! Happy trails...Bill.

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Pres; John Rudder Sec'y; Vince Balderrama 45 Litde Fawn Drive, Shelton , CT 06484 From: Class Officer Dudes To: The Great Seven Eight Subject; Class Stuff 1. Get the Class business word spread (i.e.—Get Vince back into Shipmate, consistently.) [I know I had a coupla' misses in a row but I figure I'm batting about .950 overall. Guess, four or five misses in TEN years is still downright irtesponsible! I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy...] Provide a back up cortespondent in the event Vince gets near a deadline without an idea or inundated. [I'll think about it; but even Steve Young had to sit on the bench for a LONG time before Joe let him even touch the football. Not so fast with that lexicon laddie!]

2. 20th Year Reunion News; The gang has settled on a date. Homecoming weekend, right?

Guess again. The date is Oct. 1-4, 1998. If you think back on one of the few columns I wrote in the last millennium, it mentioned that we had been considering doing the shindig on an off weekend. This way we don't have to compete as much with every other class's reunion, etc. Well, it's a good call because that particular year Homecoming weekend coincides with the Annapolis boat show. How many more people could Annapolis hold? Well, here's the basic layout on the activities—as it stands for now; Holiday Inn—We really wanted to get the Thrift Inn, but there was a Cockroach convention that weekend so no luck. Like a magnet the H.I. just seems to draw us back. They've got the room. In fact a block of rooms are blocked off. Don't know how many exactly. Definitely more than two but less than a sellout. Those of you Holiday Inn Priority Club members can try and get some upgrades when you check in. You know things like—an extra bar of soap and a FULL roll of t.p.—oh yeah...

Friday night is planned as Dinner Party night and Saturday will be just the Tail Gater (but the Mother of all Tailgaters!); The thought was that spreading the events over two days might make it easier on everyone. I guess SOME of us just can't hit the long ball anymore and require that extra recovery time.

Mark Hubal is the Bag Man for overall event planning. A few committees planned for set up are; Hotel/Dinner Party, Tailgater, Class Souvenirs (Elizabeth has leapt to claim that spot. No cheesy momentos here!); Transportation; Tent; Special Events and Porta-Potties (Don't be too surprised that we need an entire committee for this topic. Have you heard the extra, ummmm—"embellishment"—our Sea Stories have acquired over the years?) I guess we good consolidate these committees into something fewer ones with task groups under them; things like Logistics/Transportation, Refreshment/Food, etc. But the ones I've listed are afirstpass. Of course for every committee there needs to be chairmen (Read that as someone with all the actions and at whom Mark can point the finger.). Oh yes, and lets not forget, for each committee we need volunteers (aka—"Worker Bees", peons, ensigns, plebes). It may be easier for local area folks to participate on the committees. But that shouldn't discourage any of you from volunteering. We can always use brains and bodies. Besides, not every task requires local planning and execution.

Lastly, not everything is yet in solid concrete (but it is mixing). Your ideas and suggestion are still needed. Get in touch with Hubal and volunteer your services and ideas. Get in touch with any of us for that matter

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3. Our Class Treasury is still in the black. Our Class Treasurer, Kevin Liddy has had ideas for investment and made some moves with everyone's concurtence that should help it continue to grow (conservatively and steadily). We could still use a hot tip or too, or some lavish contributions. Speaking of Contributions—we got a windfall from the Class of '51. They made a gift of $1,300 to our efforts. Thanks for the generosity. Shipmates! We hope to be able to follow your example and pass on some generosity in similar fashion to some youngster Class someday.

4. The Academy fundraising is about halfway through. There are about 10% outstanding pledges in the Class totaling about $ 11,000. With taxes, kids, braces, and what-not, I know some of us haven't been able to make the regular pay up plan. I'm sure, that we'll all come through in the end. (Don't forget to take advantage of your companies matching fund if the have such a thing.)

5. The next Class Officer meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 21st. The place is yet to be determined. Generally, it's at John Rudder's new office, or the Alumni House, or some pub down the block. Most of it is conducted via teleconference.

Feel free to give us a ring if you're in the area and want to lend an ear and fresh ideas. It'll be good to have more warm bodies in actual attendance and a better diversity of opinions—not too mention a few defenders of the scribe as well!

Well, that's it for the Class News, at least my version of it. Serious ain't my style.

I'm still working on the letter back log. It gets tough when you get behind and a lot of you have written. Just a single company newsletter can sometimes take an entire column, even without a little spice thrown in. Let's just review the rules of the road again. My deadline is about five weeks before the column month (And through a little smackin' up to the editor, I've milked every second out of that deadline—and then some. On occasion, I've just missed the wire.). What that means is that the news already has at least two months of scheduled age when you read it. Just remember that it's still NEW word to the majority of our readers! My word limit is five pages, doubled spaced (plus one or two paragraphs, thanks to the kindness of Nancy Gorum) I can play with fonts and margins to cram more words onto the page, but there comes a point when it drives the editor almost to blindness! Any pictures have got to have a Alum in it, even if just in the background, for them to make it to print. That's also dependent on if the contrast is clear enough to make it through a scan. Contrary to some belief, a missed column seems to bring your pens and paper out of the wordwork. I guess you figure I either don't have anything to print or am dead. So you write, just to check it out and bust my stones in "Whose-yourbuddy" fashion. I'm sure I've irtitated more than a few of you with ertors in accuracy, punctuation, grammar, elimination and general goofiness. But just keep telling yourself—It's only a MOVIE! This ain't exacdy Pulitzer Prize stuff I'm dealing with here.

Though some folks have made a living out of writing goofiness. I'm not one of them. Did I mention this isn't a paid post? Anyway, drop me a line, via mail. E-mail, phone, fax, or carrier pigeon to let me what's going on and, as Mayor Koch used to ask, "How'm I doin'? Now that I spent a half a column on this business, enough already!.. .1 have a back log to chip away at.

Duane Lafont sent me a copy of his newsletter so his some of his scrolling. Miguel Beceril was last heard of as being at US Southern Command, J-3 [Ed. Note: Miguel is back in DC on the Inaugural Committee. Stopped by to see your unworthy managing editor...Nancy]; while Rico Blanco was living in Temecula, California, still on active duty. Kevin

Carmody is living out in Green Bay, WI. He's still involved in the Marine Corps Reserves and is in the silver oak leaf club along with Rico and Dick "Finner" Findlay and a cast of many...Finner just finished up the Air War College in Maxwell Air Force Base. (You know we're getting up there when Finner is the SENIOR guy in the class. Whew, gives you the creeps, doesn't it? Dick, Jenny and the kids should be heading back to Cherty Point, NC where he'll pick up his A-6 Command. Alicia and Randy Duncan are living in their huge log cabin in Geneva, IT., near Orlando. Dune works for now Lockheed Martin (same group different name) on the Shuttle Program. Ray Fritsch is in Durham, NC and Larry Galvin is still instructing/administrating/managing at USNA and living in Annapolis. As if he didn't have enough to do, he's also going to Georgetown Law School. Call Sean Coffey for the gouge, Larry, he's an alumnus. You can reach Larty on E-mail at LFGALVIN@CHARLESTON.NADN.NAVY.MIL. Billy Hanna is living in Lynn, MA. Ben Harris is in Greenbelt, MD. Harry "Binkley" Harris is skipper of VP-46, home based in Washington. Bruni and he have set up household in Oak Harbor. I'm sure it's well furnished from all those patrol trips.

Enroute to Diego Garcia last year, "Binks" stopped in to Adak for a bag of gas and photo op with Duane.

While Harty's wearing the aviator "bag", Duane's in the Adak uniform, summer service Eddie Bauer.

Harry Harris and Duane Lafont As you've read in many previous columns, Charlie Hautau is CO of VA-34. Elton Kelley (circa '93) was last seen living in San Francisco. John Koljesky is in Guatay, CA. Okay, I gotta ask, where the hell is Guatay, CA? That calls for a letter of explanation, John—just to prove that Duane didn't mistype!

Duane Lafont finished up his CO of the Naval Security Group at tour in Adak and is back in DC for some stashtimeat NAVSECGRU HQS. In Alaska he only had to worty about the furty kind of Grizzly chewing up your you-know-what, in DC it's a bear of a different shoulder board...Some days you get the bear and some (most) days the BEAR gets you!

As this goes to print Duane should now be at ICAF (Industrial College of the Armed Forces) and playing student. Mike Makowicz was living in South Berwick, ME. Guido Manza is still working with Ortho Diagnostics and is Mink-vile. Actually, he's living in the Garden State, in Flemington, Fur Coat Mecca of the East Coast. Guido has sttongly hinted to Duane that he could use some Classmates to visit.

In fact, emphasizes that it's a good rest stop heading to or from Army/Navy. Now that I've said that, you can stop shaking Duane's, Guido. He (we) got the message. Denise and Chris May and their boys are living in Washington State. I think I may have previously reported them as in the Seattle area. Chris is working on that doctorate at U of Wash and drilling with the reserve staff of CARGRU 5 on INDY, out of Whidby.

Tim McGee is now the CO of weather guessers of NAVPACMETOCFAC San Diego. It must be pretty rough guessing the weather...Early moming

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fog, breaking by late moming/early aftemoon, sunny and mild this aftemoon.. .drone, drone, drone, repeat, repeat... Ray Miskowksi and Morry Ray have APBs out on them by their company-mates.. When he isn't cranking out Proceedings articles, Chris Nichols is playing Skipper. He's on his second command tour as CO of a precom unit —MILIUS, D D G 69 Sorry, I sorta drifted there for a sec'. Thought about that ship designator and then I visited all the places my fertile and demented mind could go with it and...well...never mind discretion and all that... ANY WAY... The ship was being outfitted in Pascagoula, MS. According to Duane, the Dwarf is rapidly becoming a GIANT in the Surface Warfare Community. (I always saw eye-to-eye on everything with him.) He's having fun, but "probably should've paid more attention to the weights and moments discussions in Naval Science".

Susie and Kevin Olsen were expecting twins last March. By now Ashley (almost 4) should be enjoying the big sister role. Let us know how things went.

Were the pre-chosen names of Zachary and Sarah appropriate? Dave Rodriguez was last seen in San Diego. Rob Romaine is living in Wake Forest, NC and almost became our first elected official. We understand he lost a close and valiant race for the U.S. Congress. If you just would have gotten our campaign pro and veteran, Steve Sutton, on your team the outcome might have been different. Still, thanks for making the attempt to (as Duane put it) bring the "voice of reason with former Navy experience into the snakepit". Keep trying and go after 'em in two years!

Bev, Case Runolfson and their son, Reid, still live in Quantico, VA while Bob Schmermund and family are still in Gambrills, MD. What's he doing?

Couldn't say, except that he's just being Schmerm.

Bobby Scott is supposed to be some real estate magnate in the Tidewater area (Virginia Beach, VA) but no one had heard anything yet. Larry Semanyk is working for a Beltway Bandit, DP and Associates. He supports the Naval Hawk program office and still drills with the Aviation Logistics Branch at Headquarters Marine Corps. He gets up to the plant at Stratford quite a few times and leaves me notes.

Aaron Watts was last seen living in El Segundo, CA. On the Associate side of things, Duane didn't have any word on Gerry Alford, Bill Clark, Mike Howell, Tony Poleondakis, or Gary Trenti. I hope that Steve Sterner is out of that body cast by now.

It's a trophy from a car accident. I wrote about it a while ago. He's still living in Severna Park. Body cast aside, he's doing fine and desires some Classmates to stop by and visit. Lastly, Carl Freeburg is a pre-sales consultant with COMSHARE software out of Seattle. He and Susan are living just outside in Bellevue, WA. A short while ago (last year) they became first time parents, with the birth of their son, Christopher Jon. Having figured out the details, and now fully NATOPS checked, they thought they'd give it another go. They were expecting dash two around April 96. You know looking over all the locations, 15th Co. has a lotta folks living around Seattle. With all those 15th Co. '78'ers you guys could start your own Alumni Chapter Wrapping it up, thanks for all the gouge, Duane. Sorry it took a while.

Well folks I'm outta space. I'll keep knocking away at the papers you've sent so far In the meantime, I have to get this on the E-mail before I wind up with a Form 2 at my doorstep. Catch you next time—launchin' Spot Four

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Pres: Mike Finley Sec'y: Ken Russell 210 South Main Su-eet PO. Box 380, Ariington , SD 57212 (H) 605-983-4777 E-mail; 75053.2444@compuserve.com Are ya startin' to admire how the heck the Fourth Estate is staying as objective and balanced as they've been telling us? Sorta like going to an OJ, Inc spousal abuse prevention seminar, huh? Reminds me of a song I want to write for the Slick Willy and the Inhalers band about how the weather is precisely at this moment. No one's watchin' ya, don't be embarrassed, sing along with me, here's the chorus; "It's a hot cold wet dry light dark d-a-y, yeah, yeah, y-e-ah.!!! I'-m your credible weather m-a-n, hear what I s-a-y, b-a-b-y!!!"

Okay, it's late and I don't know where 1 was goin' with that either so let's dispense with whatever the heck that first paragraph was tryin' to achieve and get on with the info before you start noddin'off and drooling on your shirt. If my oh-so riotously exciting dribble normally causes you to nod off when you read this, get the drool cups in the ready-catch position, 'cause here goes; By the way, one quick thing, I'm gonna try the current administration tactic and tell you whatever you want to hear and lie about myself throughout the article. Won't that be fun? I figure since it's helping that (what did a Classmate whose career was ruined by the White House call him? Oh yeah...) idiot get re-elected, I'll use it so I can hold this powerful Give King position forever.

For the Marines: "Attention!!! Stand by to raise all drool cups to half mast!!! Stand byeeee! Drool cups!"

All right now you're all set. Let's get on with it, shall we?

So I'm throwing some coffee mugs for a Dolly wood order the other day and who should stroll into the shop but none other than Marlene and Greg Shear with their kid units Renee 9, and Daniel 8.

Greg was looking for a guy from Arlington, SD who made pots and wrote an article for '79 which cut the federal deficit in half There's only one guy like that and of course it's me, your Give King. The other guys who may want to take over this position also want to kill the children and put working families out on the streets. Greg and Marlene were on their way to De Smet, the homestead of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of Little House on the Prairie. Greg takes the Skipper slot for NMCBl in Gulfport and wanted to bring his kids up to see De Smet and to see someone who feels his pain. Greg completed a joint tour in Omaha with the bus drivers. Greg, Marlene thanks so much for stopping by. Dianne at the City Cafe says hello.

Next up is a letter from Matt Coleman who lives in Colorado, a state where I helped Patsy Schroeder make the Rocky Mountains, saving the environment for future generations. Matt and his 12 year old son Chris got to see Russ Keller take command of SPRINGFIELD in New London. Matt sent a shot of Russ and his wife Chris at the COC. Good on you Russ!!

Russ Keller with Chris I of course made sure Russ' boss gave him the position. Matt also recently heard from Phil CuUom, former White House Fellow, Harvard MBA grad and famous denture wearer. Phil is presently lost somewhere in the Five Sided Puzzle Palace but because of my well known support for a strong military as evidenced by Haiti, Somalia and Bosnia, Phil can find his way out in time to become the CO of MITSCHER sometime next year. Lisa and Chuck Kuzma live in Hershey, PA where Chuck is an engineer for Wright & Associates. Matt recently remarried and now has a grand total of SIX KIDS??? Fortunately for his new wife Kimberly, because of my health care plan. Matt made it anatomically impossible to have any more. Gosh, why? Matt's words were, "For those of you who are childless, call me— we'll pay you." Matt is also selling insurance in Southern Colorado. Matt, thanks for the superb letter and photo.

It's been a long time but don't drop the big one, don't cut my lifeline, don't bite the mailman, what would you say if those info scientists on Dillingham got George Elvis and Ed Zeppelin together to form a Raggae band doing Elvis renditions of Led Zeppelin tunes AND brought us some brand spankin' new, filled with WAY too much extremism in writing style: FLEET HOME TOWN NEWS RELEASES!!!?????

YEAH!! Tom Phelan recently assumed command of VAQ-140 at Whidbey Island. Chuck Wright is/ was in the Western Pacific near the island of Taiwan with VF-147 aboard NIMITZ. Because of the Draconian cuts in the amount of mail in Mr. P.O. Box, cuts which I've vetoed, we're out o' info. A person has been hired by my wife, Vicky Rodham-Russell to personally retrieve all the information from your FBI files so that I can have more stuff to write about. NONE of the information will be used against you or in a way that will destroy your lives and careers. If it does happen, it'll just be a harmless SNAFU, and I'll make sure it never happens again. I'm only interested in the issues. Until Rocktober, keep laughin'. Ken.

'79, Omnes Viri.

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Pres: Tim Kobosko Sec'y: CDR Joseph A. Grace, Jr., USNR 15 Allard Blvd, New Orieans, LA 70119 (H) 504-486-9040; (W) 504-539-9255 Fax (504)539-9257 E-mail: jag05@gnofn.org http://sammy.kingtech.com/USNA/ Boy is it hot!!! Ok, last year I swore that the summers here in New Orleans weren't as bad as everyone claimed, and I felt that this would not be an issue. This year I have fallen victim to the heat. TURN UP THE AC!!! It reminds me of 20 years ago this month that we all signed up to become Midshipmenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;How's the Cow? Who was moaning maggie?

Remember July 6th of 1976. I sure do as it was my eighteenth birthday. What a great time that was! All of the glory of swearing in and proud parents turned quickly into "the hall" and that run from hell trying to find your room among a group of rooms that all looked alike and that were hidden by a maze of screaming lunatics. This is not the way that I would recommend for anyone to spend their transition into adulthood. Anyway.

Some of our Classmates got together on the 6th to celebrate the 20 year reunion of that "I" Day experience. I just had Jeff Mertens stay at my home for the weekend and he reported that the 33rd herd had a gathering (Dale Lumme had told me about it earlier too) at Hospital Point so they could run the O Course and sweat together. He said it was a great experience and lots of fun. Some of those who attended were; Carol Burbage, Sharon Hanley Disher, Dale Lumme, Pete Stanford, Al Lewis, Pat Lefler, Charlie "Bogard" Meyers, Jeff Mertens, Tom Bennett and many of the wives and kids. I don't have the full report so I'll hold that till next time. Jeff did report that it was much more fun than it was 20 years ago.

On to the mail bag and the news that has come across the wire. I must admit that I don't receive any letters anymore. It must be that the computer age has replaced the pen. Anyway, for those of you who are not on e-mail, please check in! Call or write your company rep and give him or her the information and I'll be sure and include it in the package.

Here is the latest news from Indianapolis. Tom "Mugsy" Ryan sent in this note; Pat and Mike Wykoff and their two daughters, Kellie and Chrissie, passed through Indianapolis on their way from Fort Leavenworth to Camp L. They have been visiting relatives from Califoraia to PA with this latest PCS move. Mike is a major in the Corps and has just finished a two year tour. He completed the Army's Command and General Staff College and received his MS from the School for Advanced Military Studies. Everyone knows that Mike was bom to be a scholar.

Our local chapter hosted Captain Ron Brandquist '60 last weekend. He was able to tell us all of the good things that are happening at the Academy. He also assured us that the overwhelming number of Midshipmen do not do drugs, steal cars, etc. It was a well received speech and the best attendance our Chapter has had. It was really good of him to come, and we can't thank him enough.

Indianapolis is entering the post race summertime blues. Despite the rift in Indy car racing, they put on a good show in May. Next year's race is sold out. The Brickyard 400 (NASCAR) is in August.

Cathy and the kids are doing great. Meg is taking swimming lesson and will return to preschool in the Fall. Joe is two years younger than his sister, but is a big kid. They often are mistaken for twins.

Take care. I'll try to report quarterly if not monthly.

This note came in from Dick Chuday '54. He reports that CDR Rich Chuday assumed command of Naval Reserve Readiness Center, Fort Dix, NJ. Prior to this assignment as Commanding Officer, Rich

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served as the Director of Manpower, Personnel and Training for the staff of the Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region Four. Seems as if it was a good gathering. In attendance at the Change of Command ceremony were his wife, Frankie, his daughters, Lauren, Kimberly, and Jennifer; Frankie's parents, Fran and Mella Mino of Whitesboro, NY, and Rich's parents, Dick and Nancy Chuday. Rich and his family are curtentiy living in Moorestown, NJ. Will Gildner of 31 st Company checked in after a long absence. Always great to hear from our Classmates who shared the wing with us.

Okay, I was hoping to have some really good news to send in. I don't, but I'll let you know what I'm doing anyway. I have written twice in 16 years and had a great time at the reunion last Fall.

Been in the Air Force since an inter-service transfer in 1988. Most people know that. Have served at Holloman AFBflyingAT-38B fighter trainer aircraft, and two years at Bitburg Air Base, Germany flying F-15Cs. While at Bitburg participated in the initial cadre of Operation Deny Flight. That was my only contingency/pseudo-combat Ume. Completed Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB, Jun 1994 and came to Air Combat Command staff after that. Currently working as Executive Officer to the Director of Operations, a two-star general. I guess some people would laugh at that when they think of me having to observe protocol and stuff like that. Still a major, but on-time in the Air Force. Lt Colonel board is July 8, so I'll probably finally be selected for 0-5 soon, two years behind many of our Classmates who are still in the Navy. Married to Ann, will celebrate 15 years next January. Two beautiful girls, age 8 and 3. Looking for aflyingassignment in six months, no idea where we'll go.

Update on John "JR" Haley: got an invitation to his change of command at Atsugi. He will be taking over the EA-6B squadron. Is he the first Class of '80 to get a squadron? Might be. You may know that his wife. Char, is the sister of Bobby Chamberlain's wife, Karen. I talk to Bobby and Karen frequently as they live in Chesapeake. They are doing well, but Bobby has no life as a resident at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Anyway, Karen says JR and Char are doing really well.

Even though I'm stationed at Langley, I get a lot of grief because I live over off of Hampton Boulevard near ODU and the Naval Base. I get accused of not wanting to get away from the Navy. On the flip side, I was a hero when I set up a carrier tour for 40 people in my division at ACC. Anyway, let everybody know that if they come to Armed Forces Staff College, or just want to say hi to look me up.

One last thing. Thanks a lot for making the effort to do what you do with the column and Shipmate. There are so many people like me who are lousy correspondents or who would just make excuses to avoid doing what you do. We all appreciate your effort.

Mike Seaward sent a note in that went to lots of Classmates who are using the e-mail net that we have established. I'm attaching it here. For those of you who already scanned in the info on your laptops just page down, for the rest of us.. .here it is.

I noticed in the May Shipmate that 8th Company did not have a company rep. If we still don't, I will be happy to fulfill that obligation: Mike Seaward, 3729 Sixth Road North, Ariington, VA 22203 (H) 703-524-6127, (W) 703-4127943 (VM) 800-VMAILll ext 7943, (EM) seawardm@bah.com I'm still at Booz-Allen & Hamilton working on Trident submarine issues for NAVSEA. It seems incredible but I've now been at BA&H eight years which is longer than my active duty. In May, I was able to sneak in a couple weeks touring India between my MBA courses. It is always interesting to see how most of the planet's inhabitants live. Over the years, I've also visited China, Egypt, and most of the European countries.

Rob Huffman from 5th Company sent in a note to let me know that he was out there; No news, just a note that said "I've got no "official" input, just wanted to let you know someone

is "out there"." Thanks for making it so easy to respond, Joe. Ain't it a shameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so easy to write and we STILL get very little?!! Probably like lots of us, I am patiently waiting for the current storm with Navy and USNA in the center to blow over.

In my memory, there has been nothing like this, and it is a bit unnerving to have so many incidents.

I hope that all our Classmates continue to have the bedrock belief that our Academy is the best of its kind.

This note came in from Ray Green: You must really be desperate. I got your third request in two days for input for the column. My wife Kathy, Jim (13) and Shannon (9) and I will be heading to Ashdown, Arkansas, to visit my family during the Independence Day holiday week. Got to maximize that vacation time. We plan to visit my 4th Company roomie Doctor (no really) Mike Grabbe and his family now living just outside Dallas, Texas. Mike landed a high tech research job with Texas Instruments.

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Alumni Association recently hosted an event at Valley Forge Military Academy, where ADM Virgil Hill (former USNA Sup) is serving as president. The food was great (none of that rubber chicken), and the guest speaker was Robert Timberg '64, author of The Nightingale's Song. It was an excellent evening. I occasionally see Glenn Yoritomo (17th Company) at Lockheed Martin in Moorestown, NJ where we both work. Glenn and his wife Maren joined us by the BOQ pool to watch the Willow Grove Naval Air Show recently.

We also attended a birthday party for my godson Mark Fuse at the home of Kathy and Doug Fuse (I7th Company). Doug and Kathy live in Hatfield, PA, so we don't get out to see them as often as we would like. Doug regaled us with the intimate details of the murder trial for which he served jury duty. A good time was had by all. I hope to have more to report after vacation. BEAT ARMY! From: Randy Farley: Not much to report from San Diego...Still see Earl Gay a few times a week, he is XO of HSL-43 and will take over in late October. Steve Streightiff is now employed here at DynCorp SCORE as another Ops Analyst.. .Guess we needed a little more "Black Shoe" flavor around here! I am off to Germany in September as one of three Reserve Officers selected for a Foreign Exchange Program with the FRG...It will be tough going to Germany during Oktoberfest...but I'll survive. I'll keep you posted on all the '80ers showing up here for their XO/CO tours at the squadrons here.. .We're at four that I know of and are expecting another to show up soon.

I received a surprise e-mail from an old Company mate, Tom Breit. I will never forget that first day having to learn all of the names and where they were from. "Tom Breit, from Walla Walla, Washington".

Tom didn't graduate with our Class but instead went on to other pursuits. Here is an update for all of the 33rd Herd and his friends from school.

Geez. Well, let's see. After leaving Annapolis, I almost immediately headed up to Seattle, where I still live. I eventually went back and got my BA in History at the University of Washington (cum laude.

Phi Beta Kappa, all them furrin words) Class of 1984. Since then I have followed what you might call a checkered employment path, and am currently (for the last four years or so) working as a computer network administrator for a consulting engineering firm in Seattle called R. W. Beck. I have a 14-year old daughter, Jennifer, and am married (but not to her mother, that's a particulariy long and demoralizing story). I was involved in bicycle racing for a few years, but have given that up, and lately my free time has been involved in mountaineering, in fact this last weekend I did a one-day a.scent of Mount Rainier. My feelings about leaving USNA are kind of mixed. My memories of those days have remained surprisingly vivid, partly perhaps because my Plebe Year was not what you'd call a raging success, but also because of the strong friendships we established, the strong personalities there, and the experiences we shared. Plebe Summer sailing, helping carry an A4 up aflightof stairs

to the patio in front of Nimitz library in the middle of the night during Army Week, driving across country on Christmas leave at 100 mph in a black Trans Am, attending a Brace Springsteen concert with an audience full of guys wearing ties, the first day of Youngster year...those are memories that don't seem to fade much. It seems that one of Uie effects of my time as a Midshipman was to give me a sense of duty and responsibility unusual among my peers. It's taken me years to get comfortable walking on the grass, and for even longer 1 felt odd being outdoors in a suit but "uncovered."

Last I heard. Ted Pappas was there, in Alexandria, working as a physical therapist.

As was the case for all of our Classmates that left before graduation, there are so many friendships that were built through trials by fire. It is always great to re-kindle those friendships after so many years.

Another submarine type, John G Holmes, sent in a note and volunteered to become the "Cloud 19" Company Rep. So for all of you 19th Company mates, start calling John to give him an update or as always you can send it directiy to me.

Tina and Dan Archer have become great cortespondents for the column and keep me up on lots of Classmates.

Heard your plea for news!.. .Now for some Class news: We visited Becky and Jerry Dalo, and their baby Christopher. They live in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, near Irvine, California. Jerry is doing well and is now working for Northwestern Mutual. Besides dinner and a comedy show, we were able to play golf at EL Toro Naval Air Station. Jerry and I were able tott-ackdown Al Ventura through the e-mail listing you provided. Al roomed with Jerry at the Academy as an exchange student from Costa Rica. Al is now married with children and is a plant manger for Motorola in Costa Rica.

His plant is manufacturing the Cellular phones we are all using these days.

Joe Osborne (Ozzie). his wife Judith, and sons Frank and Patrick, just moved back to Burke, Virginia. Joe is now working for Analysis and Technology at Carterock. Heard from Earl Gay out here in San Diego, CA. Earl is stationed on North Island and is finishing up a Command Inspection of his helo squadron. Lastly. Harry Coker reports in from his new job at the Joint Space Architecture Office in Alexandria, VA. Harry says and I quote "He's absolutely Loving Life."

Mike Matson called in. They are looking for a HVAC Engineer for the Tital Program. He and is wife Melainie have four children, Jason, 22, (who is a 3rd Class Petty Officer at Cecil Field), Jeremy, 20, Erin, 16, and Patrick, 6. Mike is involved with each launch and controls a console covering problem resolution. By the way, call me if you are interested in the position that Mike is talking about.

Alan Colegrove of 24th Company wrote in from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and invited any of us to stop in and look him up if we "happen" to pass through. He is with McDonnell Douglas and can be found under either Alan or Colegrove (he said that they use either first or last names for phone books.

He'll be there approx. three years, so look him up.

Rich Medley checked in with a quick note to let me know that he is in the process of transferting to Groton, CT, to assume command of PROVIDENCE (SSN-719) in October. He'll be closing his e-mail account on 31 July and will update us all when he sets up again.

We had a real treat as Kim and Emory Zimmer came through New Orleans and came by for a visit.

They are both with Proctor and Gamble and are doing very well. She is from Slidell, which is just outside of New Orleans so this is sort of a home base for them. They are both ready to climb up that corporate ladder and seem to be setting a pretty fabulous pace for the rest of us slugs. Emory looked tanned, happy and just like he did back at school.

They lived down here for about eight years. It was great to see them and catch up.

Shipmate, September 1996

This note came in from Alan Wellesley. A nice long note that was much appreciated.

I am still working for NSWC Port Hueneme, CA, as the Project Manager for the Vertical Launch ASROC (VLA) Missile in service engineering agent. I still do quite a bit of traveling, but not near as much as I did a few years ago. My wife, Robin, also works at NSWC. We have two young sons, Michael Lee, age 5, and Matthew Alan, age 2. Chasing these two and working full time keeps us on our toes. I do manage to stay in touch with several Classmates via e-mail, phone, etc. Here's a few I have communicated with in the recent past.

Ferg and Keelie Ferguson moved to Dallas, TX, a few months back. Ferg is still flying for American Airiines and doing a lot of USMC Reserve duty.

Last I heard Keelie is a stay at home mom tending their flock of two boys, John Michael, age 2, and Thomas Lee, age 3 months. Ferg is getting very handy at changing dirty diapers. Mary Beth (MB) and Dave Lengyel are settled into Houston, TX, where Dave works for NASA and MB is a nurse.

Dave does USMC Reserves in Dallas, so he and the Fergusons get together every now and then.

Dave has traveled to Russia as part of our joint space efforts, and one time he ran into Lee Rocker in Moscow. It was quite a reunion replete with copious "wootchka" and collect calls to stateside friends. Jeane and Lee Rucker, and sons Patrick and Kevin, live in Atlanta where Leefliesfor Delta.

Lee-boy is way-overdue on his semi-annual phone call to me. Looks like it is about time for me to call him collect from Tokyo! Luther Futch is over half way through a one year assignment on the staff of III MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force??) in Okinawa. Noflyingand a few periods of "haze gray and underway" have made this a GREAT assignment for him! Luther wishes everyday that he had went surface line!! If you have heard any rumors about Luther they are true. During a couple of recent trips to Japan, Luther Futch has helped me get in touch with a couple of people that I haven't seen or talked to in YEARS. Scotty Slater is in Okinawa as a USMC Contracting Officer (or something like that). I think Scotty is helping Luther maintain his sanity! Mary Ellen and Geoff Houck, USMC, are in the middle of a long assignment in Seoul, South Korea. Geoff sounded like he is loving it in the ROK! Mary Ellen too! It was really good to talk to these guys as I have not seen them since graduation (or not long after)!! During my last trip to Tokyo I ran into a CDR Bill Schlichter at the US Embassy. After finding out he was an F14 Tomcat pilot. I started giving him some names of Classmates. Bill had served with Dave "Skip" Anderson, Pete Andreasen, and several others that I can't think of right now. He had nothing but the highest praise for Skip and Pete, and I told him I couldn't agree more as I knew these two guys pretty well, having started out in NAPS Platoon 1-1 with them in 975! It sure is nice when you canfindsomething in common with a new business associate!

Speaking of Skip and Pete...Skip and Susan, and children Kate and Nicholas, and Pete and Steffanie, and daughters Amy and Abigail, are all enjoying a tour of duty in Hawaii. Haven't heard anything from them since their Christmas card. They were all fine then. I sure would like to hear from some of those guys working on the SEAWOLF project in Idaho (e.g.

Rick Schultz, Drew Meyer, or Mike Wallace). I have been trying to figure-out a way to get located up there for quite a while. It sure would save me considerable money on hunting licenses and elk and deer tags, as Luther Futch and I hunt up there every year that we can swing it. My e-mail address is Alan_Wellesley@4g-gateway.nswses.navy.mil.

Give me a jingle! Talked with Ed Settle on the phone today. Ed is working in the PEO Theater Area Defense (TAD) on the NULKA decoy program.

Sounds like he has been in the NAVSEA arena for about ten years now. A few months back I ran into George Petro while strolling around the Crystal City underground. George was looking greaL even if he was enduring some long hours of PCO school.

Seems like George said that he was scheduled to take command of a SSN-688 Class submarine in late Summer or early Fall. Can that be right??? Go get 'em George! George gave me some personal

details, but I can't remember the fine points, so I won't screw them up here!

Last I knew Becky and Johnny Karonis, and daughters Emily, Erin, and Anne, are in England.

A few months back I read in Shipmate that they were still in Pennsylvania, but I could swear their Christmas card came from England! Linda and Mark Lethbridge, and sons Zack, Matt, and Jake, are in the Atlanta area. Mark.. .well I won't say what he does...Linda was keeping a tight rein on those boys the last 1 heard. And Mo and Dave Wilding, and sons David, Paul, and Scott, are living in the San Diego area. Hooter is still flying for Delta, and I think Mo is a stay at home mom. This is all sketchy info at best...These guys are terrible at staying in touch!!! That is all I have! AW I had a long talk with Ed "Elmo" Dempsey. He'll be coming through New Orleans on the 22nd of July so I hope to have more for the next column. He is on his way to Command in San Diego after the long and arduous process of training. It will be December or so before he gets there and hopefully nothing will change before then. We had the chance to talk about the fortune of some to make it to Command and the bad luck of others to not be screened. It doesn't seem like it makes much sense sometimes does it? None the less, Ed is surely at the top of the first group and he will be a CO that we can be proud of as a Class! Kathy and Maggie will follow with Ed later in the year to set up shop in the West.

Well gang, that's it for now. I am looking forward to having more news for the next column and hope to hear from many of you soon. Please note, I have a new e-mail, even though the old one will still work.

The new one is; jag05@gnofn.org Hope to hear from all of you soon. As always, BEAT ARMYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Joe.

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Pres: Robert D. Ravener, Jr. Sec'y; LCDR Peter Sciabarra, USN 6200 Roudsby Lane, Alexandria , VA 22310 Greetings '81 Up against a deadline and lots of Admin to pass on, so I'll get right to the important stuff. First of all, you all hopefully have received the Class mailing from Bob Ravener by now. If you have not, I'll fill you in by reprinting excerpts from it here: The time has finally come for another five year reunion. Just think, twenty years ago you were putting the last touches on your Naval Academy acceptance speech and fifteen years ago next week, we graduated. It's hard to believe it has been that long. But enough of that. There will be plenty of time to reminisce come October My purpose in writing is to give you the details of the upcoming reunion weekend, October 3-6, 1996. The reunion committee has done an outstanding job of coordinating a fun-filled weekend to complement the official USNA activities Our intent is to provide as much opportunity for Class interaction as possible through a menu of events.

You decide what you want to attend. Atfirstglance, it may seem like a lot but one of the frequent comments from years past was there was not enough time together. So we are providing you with plenty of opportunity for that.

I will highlight here the events, dates, locations and times for all the significant events. For hotel accommodations, we have a block of 150 rooms reserved until 1 September at the Annapolis Holiday Inn. The reservation number is 410-224-3150. Make sure you specify you are with the Class of '81 or they will tell you they are booked. Class merchandise is being handled by K.C. O'Connor, and includes ball caps, t-shirts. golf shirts, rugby shirts.

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boat bags, chambray shirts and crew neck sweaters, all embossed with the Class of '81 crest. Orders can be mailed to K.C. at 6411 Teton Ln, Chanhassen, MN, 55317. Phone: 612-474-0181. K.C.'s daytime phone is 303-299-4360. If you want an order form faxed to you, call me here at the Bureau, 703-6148708, DSN:224-, and I'll get one off to you. As for Class events, they are as follows: Thursday 3 Oct.— Buffet dinner and reception at die Alumni House 1900-2100, $20.pp Friday 4 Oct.—Class meeting at Alumni Hall at 0800, and a Welcome Reception and dancing at the Holiday Inn 2100-0100, $22.pp Saturday 5 Oct.—Tailgater at Stadium 1100-1800, $30.pp followed by a Reception and dancing at the Holiday Inn, 2100-0100, $22.pp Sunday 6 Oct.—Class Memorial Service at Alumni House, 1030, followed by Brunch at Alumni House 1045-1300, $20.pp Please note we are offering a discounted ticket for all 5 activities for $100 per person. Kids under 10 are free. The tailgate location will be available at Alumni House when you check in.

Class Elections—No nominees emerged to challenge any of the incumbents. The following officers will now serve a second term for their respective offices, expiring in 2001: President, Bob Ravener; Vice President, Chuck French; Board members at large: Tim Disher, Noreen Leahy, Dan Quattrini. Please vote for the following candidates for the vacating offices. For Treasurer the candidates are : Mike Mahre and Jon Wall. For Secretary they are : Dave Ciccarelli, Neil Hogg and Rick Martin.

Again, for any questions please feel free to call me here at the Bureau or at my home number 703924-0858.

Also on the Admin circuit are the following two notes from Noreen Leahy. Noreen is requesting the Class to contribute any pictures from our years at the Boat School for use at the reunion. Mail the photos directly to Noreen at 90 Jarvis Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563. Please label the back of the photos, so she can return them to you. A name and address of the owner on the label would be helpful. The second issue from Noreen concerns the annual disgrace, I mean the Army-Navy game on 7 December in Philadelphia. The board of directors is coordinating a tailgate at the game and would like to make it a Class event. The game is at Veterans Stadium on the 7th at 1200. We are planning to gather under the Class tent between sections 517 and 518 in the parking lot. This area is right outside gate G. We plan to be set up by 0900. For more information contact Chuck French at 410-969-5034 or Noreen at 516-596-1219. Thanks for the update Noreen, and let's hope for a better outcome than last year.

Well gang, lots of Admin, but all important stuff.

Please get your reservations in ASAP for Homecoming weekend, and please make sure you vote for our new treasurer and for my relief as your secretary.

Sorry about the Class news this month, but HC preps had to take priority. I'll pass on the regular Class news next month. One quick note, Congrats to the academically-challenged portion of the Class that

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recently selected for CDR. Can it really be possible that we are wearing covers with scrambled eggs?

Have to go gang, much more next month. Til then, '81 is Great!

Fly safe...SKI

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Pres; LCDR Thomas P. Garrison, HI USN Sec'y; LCDR Gus Anderson, USN 5446 Broadmoor Stteet, Alexandria, VA 22310

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Pres; LCDR James H. Flatley, IV USN 5202 Ocean Dr., Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Sec'y; LCDR John Hughes, USNR 182 Sherman Hill Road, Woodbury, CT 06798-3616 (H) 203-263-2980;(F) 203.263.2983 hughesnavy @ aol .com Well, the Summer is over, and it's back to the old grind. What do you mean "back to" I never left, OK I did miss a month but...hey it was only one deadline. And besides we've all been working all Summer long, and who's got time to take off from work and who's got the money to go on a vacation. Imagine telling the skipper or the XO, "take it easy, boss,...its only paperwork, I'll get to it when I can, I've got a department to run." That would go over well??? Hey it's not a grind either, I enjoy everything I do! I Like getting up at "oh dark thirty" to do my 5 mile run so I'm in top physical condition to carry out the plan of the day. I Like staying on a 30 year old ship with no AC until the moon is higher than the sun, because the skipper has no life and thinks I don't need one either. I like leaving my family at the drop of a hat to go on some fleet exercise, oh yeah and I really like being deployed when my son is born, of course I love it. I don't know how you guys do it, but at least you know, that it's all for good reason...Freedom, Democracy, Security for a families. The American Way of Life.

Sorty I missed last month, it was a tragic time for the Navy, and I'm sure we all felt the loss of ADM Boorda. I know I'm late with my sentiments, however may God Bless him and his family.

Well on to other things. I finally got some mail, and since its already past the deadline I'm just going to get right into it. Briand Greer did leam how to write at Annapolis. After 13 years, he drops me a line. You'd think after spending Firstie cruise with him we would be tight. Boy that was a cruise! Going to do our laundry on Wednesday evening and coming back on Sunday night (hey we had to make the ring dance). Going to VA beach and surfing, I didn't have the long hair like Briand, so I just stayed in the bar with all his girlfriends (oops). Oh and I can't forget that party where he made me gin and tonics (all gin and no tonic) and I couldn't find the restroom (head) that night, and.. .we'll let's just leave it at that. It sounds like Briand has finally settled down. He and Jeanne got martied this April out in Lake Tahoe with many Navy Buds in attendance.

After a honeymoon in Maui, Briand is back in Annapolis as manager for international development for some company named UNC, Inc.

The Bonnett Family, Tim and Lisa and the Gang A few months back the cry went out "Where is John Scanlan???" and prompted this response... (with some of my literary freedom thrown in) Greetings from MCAS Beaufort ,SC. I thus sit down on my computer (I hope you didn't break it) at work (don't let the CO see you) to hammer (ballpeen or claw) out a reply. The answer to that question can be summed up in three words: IN A TENT!!!I am finishing up a three year tour with VMFA (AW)-224 here at MCAS Beaufort. The "Fighting Bengals" of the 224 fly the 2-seat F/A18D HORNET, and I am the weapons and Sensors Operators (WSO,...as in the Great WIZO?). IN A TENT comes from the fact that in the past 3 years, the 224 has completed 2 different 6-month deployments to Aviano Air Base in Italy in support of ops over Bosnia-Herzegovina, and for both deployments we lived, ate, worked, slept, showered, shaved (and s...) in tents a mere 300 yards from the flight line. In fact I sent a picture of all 224 USNA grads in front of one of our jets. We had 12 boat schoolers out of 36 officers (so nobody makes fun of the ring knocker locker in that wardroom).

Earlier I mentioned how this tour is coming to a close, as I have orders to move this Summer. After 13 straight years in the Fleet Marine Force, they are sending me to a desk, I will be attending the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in Quantico. I am looking forward to moving to the DC area (to motivate Navy Football to a winning season, no doubt). Lastly, I must apologize to my fellow "Wildmen of 23", my deployment schedule has caused me to miss the past couple of issues (I would never think of missing a deadline!!) of "The Wildman Times" that I put out every year, around Christmas. Evidently that is what lead to the whole "Where is John Scanlan?" thing. So in closing I send a big hello to all of my '83 Classmates and best wishes....John Well at least you've got a pretty good excuse for missing a few issues. I think I'll try that one next time, I was on a deployment and got struck selling corn syrup in the jungles of Bosnia.. .think you guys would let me off the hook??? I like this letter I got from Tim Bonnett, it's originally dated May, then crossed out and dated June. I'll just cross out June and put July and say "I just received this letter from Tim Bonnett...

Greetings from St. Croix! Yes, that's right, St. Croix. I was down here with my family visiting my in-laws during Christmas and January of 1996.

We watched the blizzard of '96 on CNN and went out to the pool to thaw out; and one evening as Lisa and I were walking around town in balmy 75 degree weather, we decided to try and move here to live and work. Well, 3 months later here we are (and here I come!) I found a job with Amerada Hess

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oil refinery here as a safety engineer. We have officially chucked the DC rat race and are thoroughly enjoying island living (ya mon!). I used to commute in excess of an hour each way in DC, today I walk 12 minutes. The (babes) are gorgeous, (I think he meant beaches, because that's what he wrote), as are the Caribbean women (oh now he says it)...especially my wife Lisa (you better put that in, she's going to read this). There are 2 great golf course, one being a Robert Trent Jones, it's tough to play with the constant cool island breeze at your back and a cold beer in your hand. (Let me hold your beer and I'll block the wind for you).

After leaving the Navy in 1988, I tried several different career paths. First as a Test and Eval engineer for GE Aerospace for 4 years, then as a contractor to the Department of Energy's Environmental Management Offices of Operations Assessment and Safety and Health (DOEMOOASSH, for shortâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I almost started saying "emm, eye, sea.. .see you real soon, kay, eee, why, ...why because we love you... .emm, oh, ewe, esss, eeek!! Same thing, right. Oops, I better be careful I think Scott I^irvis works there, sorry I doeth digress, back to Tim).

Besides the obvious attractiveness (oh really??!!) of moving to a tropical island (no winter coats!), I felt that the daily stress of commuting and the continuous uncertainty of government contracting was taking its toll on the quality of our life. Lisa and I have 4 beautiful children, 3 boys...Andrew, 8, Arick, 2, Alex, 5, and our baby girl, Kailen, 10 months who are the center of our lives. We are looking forward to our laid back lifestyle and enjoying more and better time together. Lisa's parents still work and live on the island, so we have the added benefit of unlimited (free) baby-sitting services.

Lisa will slowly be taking over her parents business, so all in all we could not be more happy. For all you submariners who pull into Fredikstad, look us up and we'll show you around. Don't Worry, Be Happy.. Tim Bonnett A couple of e-mail notes also came in. From Jim Wooley...

Hey Classmates, just touching base to update all of you on what the Wolley clan is doing. I'm leaving the Marine Corps on June 1 with a medical separation. The knee injury I got in the Gulf War finally caught up with me. For the last 2.5 years I've been on the Air Station staff at MCAS New River and loving it. I've held a couple of different billets, airfield ops, HQ XO. and finally the asst. station S-1 officer. Of course, getting to fly the stations C-12 Super King Air has been pretty fun too!

I also used my weekends to work on a MS degree in Computer Info Systems at Boston Univ at Camp Lejeune.

Joy, the kids (Tim 7, Sarah 4) and I are moving to the Dekalb, IL area. I got picked up by the VA for vocational rehab, so I'm going to let them pay for an MS in computers at Northern Illinois Univ.

Hey, all my non-USNA friends always said I never paid for my undergrad degree, so why start now... I also got picked up by the Computer Science department head for a grad assistantship. That should take about 2 years and then I'll have to find gainful employment.

We're going to be living in an old farm house, Marty McMahon's parents Peg and Bill helped usfind.They' ve been great, thanks Marty, for sharing your parents. Our address is: 17810 E. Creston Rd, Rochelle, IL 61068, 815-562-6499. Anybody stopping by this part of the country, feel free to stop by. As for shipmates I've .seen recently, I saw Tim Herndon and Phil Skalniak the other night at the O'Club. Tim's going to Command and Staff School soon, and Phil is sull working at MALS26. Steve Zotti is leaving Fort Leavenworth to attend Army Command Staff School.

Well Iric "Boomer" Bressler finally reprimanded me for mixing up the name of his wife Kathy (with his girifriend Mary...just kidding). He only made me write him and his family every week for 2 years, so I better start writing, "Dear Kathy...". Anyway Iric's finally breaking free of Iwakuni, after 4 years of homesteading. He says he may be going to some joint tour with J-1 of JCS, but then again he could be going to Adak, Alaska. The past 2 years, he's been

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the CO of the PSD for MAG-12. "Being in charge and giving the rudder commands has been one of the best experiences of my marine career." He's run over, I mean run into, a few of the BOYZ, like Chris St. George, Craig Lucas, John Rupp, George Zamka '84 (29th CO) and Russ " B e e f Bartlett, while in the WESTPAC. Russ lives down the street from me in Road Ireland while he's going to the War College in Newport. His wife Yuki is still negotiating to get a real dining room table instead of eating off his Ducati motorcycle. Russ and Iric could open a restaurant and call it "Beef and Boomers", I think it would be a hit. Finally, Joe Rixey, finally figured out this Internet thing, and in between all the "business" forums he's surfing in, he found time to drop a note. Joe's the Maintenance King at VP-40 in Whidbey Island. Dan Ball is OPS, and since they live next door to each other they are able to bring work home without any problem. Joe and Kathy just retumed form Hawaii (vacation) and hooked up with Mike Keating to ride some curls off the coast. Keats is supposedly up with all the new technology in the surfing arena with his new bitchin' "Wingnut" surfboard. However, the "beach boy" image was a little tainted when his beeper went off, and he used his cell phone to return the message, my bet he was on duty and was just doing what any conscientious Duty Officer would do when confronted with the dilemma of surfing or duty...VP-4 is operationally excellent with Keats in charge of operations. Tommy Munns is in Diego Garcia with VP-1 and Mike Coughlin is homesteading in San Diego with wife Julie and 3 kids.

Thanks Jim, Iric and Joe. Well, the Class of double zero has gone through Plebe Summer. I wonder if they still call it Plebe Summer. Perhaps it is now called "The Military and Professional Indoctrination Period for Midshipman Fourth Class". I guess Plebe Summer became too demeaning, and the old ways don't really express the type of training that is now incorporated into the development of young officers. It's amazing how things change yet stay the same.

The mission of the Academy will always include a "Plebe Summer" and the principles and values will always be the same. It just gets packaged a little differently...to develop young men and women MORALLY, MENTALLY and PHYSICALLY to be LEADERS, and let's not lose sight of that. Well that's it for this month, see you in the Yard and don't let the MOOW catch you. r, John.

A leader is a man who has the ability to get other people to do what they don't want to do and like it...President Harry S. Truman '83 A CLASS ACT

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Dear Classmates: FROM THE "SNAIL MAILBOX": My first letter is from Brock Stolley. He enclosed a photograph of his family thus becoming a "Family of the Month!"

Brock's life has settled into a happy little rat...he is a field representative for the American Cancer Society, which keeps him busy counseling and supporting cancer patients and their families as well as doing a lot of public speaking. Brock's wife. Missy, is a home health nurse and absolutely loves it...their oldest, Brandon, is busy playing the saxophone, running track, and going all over with the Cub Scouts...their youngest, Zack, is a busy Cub Scout, too, and tries to keep up with his older brother in everything else.

Brock writes that he has been suffering some latent effects from his brain cancer surgery and the subsequent radiation. He quipped that some friends of his argued that his brain did not work right before he had a chunk of it removed. (Yeah right, I do not think so!) The Stolley's address is: Mr and Mrs. Brock Stolley, 1882 Spring Road, Carlisle, PA 170131153. Note that they are located near the Supply Corps Mecca of Mechanicsburg, PA! Next up is Jeff Bartkoski, who writes from the deck of SAN JACINTO ( C G - 5 6 ) as the OIC of HSL-48

Det 8. He was on his way from Palma enroute to Saint Tropez. Jeff notes that it is a welcome change from the Adriatic and Arabian Gulf which had consumed the first two thirds of the cruise.

Earlier in the deployment, one of Jeff's highlights was three days of operations with the Russian aircraft carrier KUZNETSOV and her battle group, conducting her first Med deployment. He participated in numerous exercises, including a joint Search and Rescue demonstration. Jeff's personal highlight was flying the KA-27 Helix A. Conducting takeoffs and landings off a Russian cartier on a Russian helo was certainly a unique thrill. The photo shows the Russian LTCOL (on the right) who is the Regimental Commander, and Jeff's co-pilot for the flight. Jeff did not even try to spell their names! Thankfully, the crew also included an interpreter Jeff says the three day experience provided a clear demonstration of our changing times.

Membership: 100%

Pres: LT Steven G. Young, USNR c/o Legg Mason, 600 Washington Avenue Towson, MD 21204; 800-368-2558 Sec'y; LCDR Toni Kasprzak, SC, USN 4205 Dandridge Terrace, Alexandria, VA 22309 (H) 703-799-0832(W) 703-602-4756 xl67; DSN 332-4756x167 E-mail: kasprzak_toni_lcdr@hg.navsea.navy.mil; CompuServe: 73121,2252

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue!

Back from the (former) USSR In July 1996, Jeff will return to Mayport where his wife Peggy is caring for their two children, Tara (4) and Luke (3 mos). As I deduced, Jeff and Luke have not met as of this column deadline, but I do expect a follow-up photo.

THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY: Heidi (Merk) Daverede (heidi_daverede@hq.dla .mil) e-mailed the Class a suggestion for the name of the park next to the visitor's center Heidi's entry is "Class of 1984 Memorial Park." Thanks Heidi!

Dawn Holloway (hollowd@aol.com) came up for air via e-mail from her post graduate studies in International Security. Dawn noted that her grades have been great and that she is ahead of the power curve with her thesis. Her thesis focuses on economic intelligence, with background on econoraics' effect on national security and economic and industrial espionage. (After completing her studies. Dawn is intent

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on embarking on a literary career becoming the next Tom Clancy.)

Blake Ratcliff (bratclif@winstancom) dropped a line announcing a First Company Reunion this Fall.

Blake said that the reunion would be at his home near Dulles Airport and there are a number of local hotels handy for out of town guests. All interested attendees should either send correspondence to Blake's e-mail address or call him at 703-802-3269 or write him at 14909 Cub Run Park Drive, Centreville, VA 22020. The dates are still up in the air (Blake notes that this is an "invite yourself to the party" type of party. No invitations will be sent!)

Blake's co-conspirators are Jim Hamm and Craig Bertolett. Blake, Jim and Craig are extending a welcome to any local Classmates to come (even if you were not in "Fun One"). We will keep everyone posted.

Congratulations are in order for Julie Roberts (juliro@symmetrix.com) who dropped me an e-mail birth announcement (hey it's 1996...get with the technology!); IT'S A GIRL!! She is a beautiful blueeyed, red-haired little one who artived at 2:34 AM on Saturday, June 15th. She weighed in at 8 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Her name is Glenna Marie, but she'll answer to Sweetie, Sweetiepie, Cutey, Pumpkin, Beautiful, and many others.

FROM TONl'S WORLD WIDE WEB:

Kathleen Murray. Linda Eriksen, Marge Rawhouser and Karen Faul Shown in the photo "Three SWO Mamas and an Intel Officer" from a March get together are; Kathleen Murray, Linda (Schumacher) Eriksen (eeriksen@visi.net). Marge Rawhouser (mra whouser@artorg.hmc.psu.edu) and Karen (Winnering) Faul. LCDR Kathleen is still doing the "SWO Mama" thing and at the time this is printed should be in the Med on a tin can serving as "the woman they call OPS." Linda (a former SWO Mama and Engineering Duty Officer) works at Newport News Shipbuilding as an engineer, lives in Chesapeake, VA, with her husband Erik and two sons.

Marge is in State College, PA, working on her Ph.D. and is also in the reserves as an Engineering Duty Officer. She was also a former SWO Mama. LCDR Karen is in an Intelligence Officer job at the Pentagon and may occasionally be seen anchoring the Defense Intelligence Network. Karen also has the opportunity to prepare briefs for General Shall each week.

Memorial Day weekend I competed in the Reston 2-Mile Lake Swim and literally swam into Rich Inman and his wife Gail who were also competing in the event. Rich's seeded position was right next to me. We had a chance to chat during the second wave while Gail competed. They both swim with Reston Masters and were going to compete in the 5.5 mile Chesapeake Bay Open Water Swim. (So, Rich, how did you guys do?)

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s are in order for Ruth Christopherson who is now also known as Mrs. Allan Andrew Banghart! Ruth's wedding was at the Naval Academy Chapel on 22 June 1996 at two o'clock. I was privileged to be in attendance. As always, Ruth looked exquisite! The radiant bride wore her mother's heirloom gown with an elegant rhinestone studded tiara veil. (Princess Di had nothing on

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our girl Ruth!) Ruth's brother, David, was an usher, sister Linda, served as maid of honor and sister-inlaw Brenda, was a bridesmaid. Rear Admiral A. Byron Holderby, Jr, Deputy Chief of Chaplains officiated the ceremony. Ruth's parents, Doris and Allen Christopherson, hosted a wonderful reception at Alumni Hall. The happy couple departed on a week long honeymoon. A splendid time was had by all!

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The Princess Bride FAMILIES OF THE MONTH: The Brock Stolley Family (see above story)

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue!

Check our New Merchandise Insert in the front of this issue and on the inside back cover!

The Brock Stolley Family A WORD FROM CLASS PRESIDENT Hope this note finds you all in good stead. Things are going very well here in Maryland and we are looking forward to some great Class functions in the near future. First of all, we'll have the tailgate spot again this year at every Navy home football game.

Our tailgate spot is #33 which is located along Cedar Park Road toward the southwest corner of the stadium lot. Food and drinks are provided by 13th Company because we are their wonderful wardroom sponsors.

Saturday, 21 September 1996, Time; 1500 the Class of 1984 Memorial Park (adjacent to the new Visitor's Center) will be officially dedicated. Please RSVP to Warren Mazanec 410-293-6708 or email:mazanec@coronado.nadn.navy.mil or Check out the photo. We need input from the Class for the name of the park and a dedication ceremony theme.

There will be a reception immediately following.

Please mark this on your calendar. Hope to see you there!

The Class of 1984 Park!

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Please Read All of Shipmatel You never know what interesting facts you are going to find... career opportunities, news about shipmates, friends, and classmates, and happenings at USNA. Be in the know.

Read Shipmatel Our fund raising campaign to finance the Class of 1984 Memorial Park has gone well. We pledged enough to fully pay the debt, however, there are several "pledgees" that need to take care of their commitment. Please let the Alumni Association know if you need to "catch up".

Finally, a number of "DC local" Classmates have expressed an interest in regular social events in the area. These ideas incltide: luncheons, Sunday brunch at a local officer's club or other gatherings are a great way for people to stay in touch between reunions. Anyone wishing to head up an event please give me a call and we'll coordinate....Ste\e Young Remember, if you are at ANY home football game, stop by the '84 tent! Bring pictures! With warmest regards, Toni

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Pres; LT Paul S. Gibson, USN Sec'y; Jeff Hornberger 348 E. Arabian Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296 (W) 602-441-1371 E-mail;"p26825 ©email.mot.com http;//www.csra.net/moses/86.htm Hey '86!! It's that time again, more updates and news from Classmates and friends all over the world.

Funny, but I rarely get any regular mail (none this time, as a matter of fact), but the e-mail sure keeps things lively!!

As usual, let's hit the Class news first. This could very well be the last column you see before Homecoming and the Reunion, so PAY ATTENTION!!

First off, I want to apologize for alarming everyone about the merchandise flyers. When you received your last two Shipmates, I thought we would have them in your grubby little raitts, but alas, it wasn't to be. Hopefully, I responded to everyone who contacted me about it and gave you the dirt. For those of you who don't have such connectivity, I hope you remembered "A message to Garcia" and plodded on without too much angst. Again, sorty, I'll try to avoid that in the future.

Now, one last recap of the Homecoming Weekend festivities: Friday. Set aside for Company gatherings, meet-

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ing with sponsors, etc. There are no Class of '86 events planned. If you aren't sure where everyone is, or what they are doing, head downtown. It is just as you remembered it, and you can saunter over to USNA with ease (which may not be as you remembered it!). If all else fails, have a nice dinner up at Harty Browne's on State Circle, or Cafe Normandie, which is just up from the old Burger King.

Saturday. The Midstore is open to Alumni in the morning, so get on over there and pick up some of the stuff you wouldn't dare to purchase as a Squid!!

The Game starts at 1200, as does the Tailgater. Plans still have us located near the Quonset Hut. The Tailgater will last until everyone and/or everything is gone, so be ready to gorge yourselves! The International Dinner at the Alumni House begins at 1900, ending at 2230.

Sunday. Recuperation day. Nothing planned, but unofficially the place to be is the Annapolis Martiott in Passer's Restaurant from 1000 to 1200. If you plan to brunch there, or don't have any plans and think you may be there, please e-mail Dan White at GoNavy86@AOL.com and let him know. If there are "enough" folks interested (sorry I can't quantify that), he may be able to get something planned with the hotel staff.

Other important items; Game Tickets—Available through NAAA 410268-6060. '86 has a block of seats reserved, so if you want to sit there, ask for Group 202.

Merchandise—Our '86 reunion gear is still available through Novacon Products; but if you haven't ordered it by now, it probably won't be in your hands for the game. Still, the stuff looks pretty cool!

I guess that's really about all I have about Homecoming and the festivities. I know that normally Bancroft hall is open for tours the morning of the game as well, but I haven't seen any official news with details (that's the tough part writing this two months in advance, other than having no news!). Dan also passed on to me that there are still rooms in Annapolis to be had, so if you are procrastinating, stop it. There, I think I've drained all the info I have.

If anything should come up, check out Tim Moses' '86 Webpage at http://www.csra.net/moses/86.htm .

Tim has done a TERRIFIC job of locating people and getting out more timely info (Thanks again for your help, Tim!!). Otherwise, if you have burning questions and don't know where to tum, give me a buzz 602-675-235l(w) or 602-813-4526 (h) and maybe we can figure it out.

Well, I don't think that horse is going anywhere now. Just show up and have a good time, we were all trained to be resourceful. Okay, enough of this.

On to the updates!!!!! I received a VERY terse note from Brian Flachsbart. He is at NPS Monterey, and may be at Homecoming. Same from that easy-going guy, E d D e m p s e y . Basically, he brought up Amadeus, something about alternative methods for the procurement of adult beverages, and me all in two sentences (don't ask, I'll leave it to your imagination). Ed sends the following (it reads like a Telegram): "Been with GE for seven years (I'm a geek!).

My wife Kim and daughters Ali (3) and Johnnie (10 mos) are curtendy in Devon, PA, about an hour west of Philly. Been to Army/Navy two years in a row (OUCH!). Gotta get to work, Ed." Thanks Ed. Actually, you needn't worty about the DL. I think it got eaten by that SAAB of yours (along with my sweater, but that's another story!). Ah yes, the good old days. When the only real pressure was how to fill a weekend and preparing for tests (at least for me, and I wasn't that great at preparing for tests, either!). Another note, from Vern Caldwell, indicated that he is back INCONUS after two years on Okinawa, and in the DC area. He wanted info on Homecoming but didn't mention if he was really interested in going. Now for something with a littie

more meat to it, from Margaret Cowan, Ted Cowan's wife: Just a quick note to tell you that my husband, Ted Cowan, and I are planning on attending Homecoming '96. Our mailing address is: Cowan, PSC 477 Box 461, FPO AP 96306. We are currently in Atsugi, Japan, but are PCSing to Hawaii as of October 1, and are planning to move via Maryland so we can hit the reunion. As Ted has always planned to write but never seems to fit it in, I'll take this opportunity to dump 10 years of news on you via the Net. Ted is currently the OIC of a Detachment of SH-60 Helicopters with HSL-51, NAF Atsugi, Japan. It's been an interesting 2-year tour for us and, though we've enjoyed our time here, we're looking forward to his next job at JICPAC, Hawaii.

Before this he was the Flag Aide for ADM Herb Browne at CARGRU 1—he had so much fun as a loop that he followed the ADM from Naval Space Command in VA. Before VA, Jax and P-cola. Once we're in Hawaii, he will have been stationed at every base that has an HSL squadron! Ted and I are closing in on our 10th anniversary in July. We have one son, Gregory, who will tum 6 in November. You are now officially up to date; maybe with e-mail you won't have to wait another 10 years.

Thanks Margaret, you saved me from having to make a difficult segue into another terse message, whose author should be commended for his brevity!

Alex Ospina writes: I've been reading the Class update in Shipmate monthly and have been meaning to get in touch. [I wasl in 28th Company. I have been out here in AZ for 2.5 years. I was working for Nalco Chemical up until last month and am now working for BOC Gases, in the electronic gases division.

I received the Class mailing for the Reunion. I am looking forward to it.

Thanks for the update, Alex. I'll get the info to you soon. I also received inquiries about Homecoming from Rich Stryker and Bob Bazan, so hopefully you folks are all caught up. More news from 11th Company, as Rod Gibbons sends; Hey Tim! Appreciate the work you do for our Class homepage; it looks good and certainly has the potential to evolve as more people become aware of it and sign up.

You asked for the long version about me.. .Went to flight school right after graduation; got my NFO wings in 1987 and was assigned to a P-3 squadron in Jacksonville. After a deployment to Bermuda, got NPQ'd and made a lateral transfer to PAO in 1989. I've had PAO tours in the Pentagon, and on CARL VINSON (CVN-70). I'm currently two-thirds of the way through a three year tour as an instractor at the Defense Information School located at Fort Meade, MD. The school trains all DoD PAOs and enlisted journalists, photographers and combat camera specialists. Got promoted to 0-4 on 1 Jan (and had the lobotomy shortly thereafter).

I married Jenny in Pensacola in August, 1986 (she's the one who did background investigations for security clearances on some of our Classmates who went nuke). We have two kids (David, 7, and Brianna, 4); one cat; six fish (the number changes daily); and two hermit crabs.

Other '86ers I've come across in the last few years.. .Dave Kaye (11 th Co) got out of the Navy a few years back and is working as a consultant in Philadelphia. Glenn Campbell (15th Co) also got out of the Navy a few years ago and is a civilian prof teaching history at USNA. Denny Moynihan (4th Co) is the PAO on ENTERPRISE.

Love to hear from any other 11th Co '86ers...please feel free to give them my e-mail address. ( RODGIBBONS@aol.com)

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Thanks for the news. Rod, and Tim for forwarding it on. Hey, I like getting updates like that. Some good info, a littie humor, a nice httle autobiographical paragraph. Guess what?!! It must be my lucky month, because I got a serious one next, from my very good friend and company mate, Larry Vasquez; Hola '86 from the dry lands. Who would've ever thought a Miami Cuban would end up in Arizona?

Well, it was a pleasant (how would our beloved Prez Clinton say...) "snafu", to say the least. Lets start from the beginning...

May 86: After sobering up and neverfindingout where Scott Moore ended up from Phil Mclaughlin's bachelor party, Justin Smith, Ken "Karma" Williams and I set off to the Caribbean for a "Bacardi love-shack" vacation. After surviving that, we continued to press our luck and sailed a 54' Morgan from Boston to Atlantic City with many stops and accidents on the way. We did everything but sink the boat (came close though). If it wasn't for Tom "Salty" Brown as the "Salty Dog" in charge, we would have ended up in a segment of "Unsolved Mysteries". As though that wasn't enough, I decided to take an extended vacation in Guadalajara, Mexico on a Cox Fund Spanish studies program. Whitney Keith and I learned a lot of Spanish with the help of Corona, Tecate, and our dear friend Jose Cuervo. Having not worn a uniform my 1st 3 months as a newly commissioned Ensign, I was beginning to look like a Dead Head, but then it came time to cut my hair and shave my beard again...

Flight School was fun, did my primary training in Corpus Christi, roomed with Whitney Keith. I later headed off to lovely Beeville where I shared a snake ranch with Erik Stechmann and a bunch of non-'86ers. Haven't seen Erik in years, last I heard of him, back in '94, was Safety-O for VT-21 in Kingsville. The boy is married and doing well. I had plenty of crazyran-inswith Tom Luscher, Ken Williams and Pat Mcfadden down in Kingsville, as well. In fact, the run-ins didn't stop after Texas.

Pat Mcfadden and I started a Snake ranch of our own in VA Bch. Pat had a scary experience in VA. He was injured in a motorcycle accident. Thankfully all he lost out of that was his spleen and his bike. He did recover well, unfortunately not quick enough to join us on Cruise as Intel Officer with VA-65. He later took a job in Rota, Spain, where he met his wife, Hallie. He has since resigned and is currently doing the Civlant Real Estate deal and working on his MBA in Chattanooga. They are expecting their first child this year. "Hey Pat, can you believe this, I'm actually writing to Shipmate..." I stayed 4 years in VA Bch, going through VF-IOI and later attached to VF-41. Those were very fun and exciting years to say the least. My one and only "full" cruise on ROOSEVELT happened to amusingly coincide with the Gulf War. Have to admit, never saw so many fireworks in my life before. Got to test my "cojones" a couple of times.

All in all, it was a very rewarding experience and will have lots of fun tales stored up for my future grandkids.

It may have been the war or just pure aging, but I quickly changed my ways when I retumed from that cruise and met my beautiful and wonderful wife, Cristina. We married in Miami, Oct of '92.

To add to the occasion, CVN-71 was, coincidentally, on a port call in Port Everglades with lots of my crazy and very thirsty Squadron-mates at hand.

Needless to say, they definitely lightened up the reception room.

I took orders to VT-86 in Pensacola and spent a wonderful 2 year tour flying, partying and making babies. We now have Alberto (2 1/2) and Monica (1), they're a motley crew who constantly are rewriting the rules of raising children. While in Pensacola, I worked with Steve Szymanski and Frank Dodds. Both are happily married with "chillins". They did the UWF grad program and are currently civlant as well.

I resigned in January of '95 to go work for Southwest Airlines. I'm definitely living the good life since I've moved out to the Phoenix area. I was lucky to find out Jeff Hornberger moved to my neck of the woods as well. Since first speaking to

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Spread the Good News about USNA! Jeff last November, I was able to contact Tom "Salty" Brown. He resigned in '91 and moved back to his hometown of Orange Park, FL. He married his high school sweetheart Jeanette and is one of the few people I know of actually using his Major in his work. He is an engineer for a boxing company and doing well. He told me of Ken "Karma" Williams. I lost contact with him in '90. He flew E-2Cs then later stayed in Norfolk doing some staff job. From what "Salty" told me, he since resigned and joined a church missionary group over to the Ukraine. He apparently is married to a Ukrainian girl and sounds like we won't be seeing him on our 10 year reunion.

I've kept in touch with Justin Smith over the years. He is currently on ENTERPRISE doing his disassociated tour. He and Kami have a soon to be 4 year old son, Shane. A good story about the two of us. If anyone bumps into him he'll have to tell you the story about how the two of us came close to not making it back across the border in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.

Just want to say hello to 20th Company and look forward to seeing everyone on our "BIG" TEN Year.

For those of you with e-mail you can write me at cmvazque@ix.netcom.com or snail it on over at: 5954 W Aurora Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308. From the Desert with Love, Ciao '86.

Thanks for the gouge, Larry. Dave English (another Desert Rat) checked in by e-mail (I think it was because I lost all the info he gave me over the phone last January) and writes; Just a quick update. Try this web page everyone.

Even a comp sci challenged person as myself found it very user friendly. Travel alot to San Diego for busmess, also Vegas. Any 7th Co. Searats out there?

Call me at 602-942-6003 or do the net thing Dengl86@aol.com. Oh by the way, I don't sell drugs, just alot of high ticket lab gear, about lOOK a pop. Listen better next time Schreck! Also if anyone is in Phoenix, feel free to visit. Would love to catch up on what's happening with everyone!

Thanks Dave. Hopefully we'll hook up (Larty and Alex too) at the next Alumni meeting here in the Valley. Next in line (as it were) is Jeff Layton; Hey Class of '86, it's coming up on the lO-year reunion, and I've never written, sent a photo or anything—decided it's time to 'surface'. Condensed version of 10 years: Nuke school, Prototype in NY, married Dawn Rolfe in July '87. Sub school, then OHIO (Boomer) out of Bangor, WA— great place to live! Did the Reactor Control Assistant thing, DCA, and Tactical Systems Officer before hitting CivPac in May '91. Oh yeah, did the get compulsory dolphins and Engineer quals while poking holes in the Pacific. CivPac: 1 st stop SoCal headhunting for Lucas (yes, it's true)—darn near starved in the poor economy, but did manage to deplete all that nuke money, OK—after 6 months, I placed myself at 3M as a Plant Engineering Supervisor—basically another DCA tour at a 3M Manufacturing plant right there in Orange County.

Stayed there about 2 years, paid a fortune for a small house, and lost my shirt on it (economy still stunk).

Transferred with 3M to Austin, TX,—another great place to live. Tried the house thing again here, hoping for better results (corporate relocation packages are much nicer than USN's!). My mom's health is poor, so now she's living with us. No kids yet (no relation to last sentence!) Took a killer job with a

small network firm after only 1 year in Austin— 'opportunity of a lifetime'—but was laid off 4 months later. OK—one more time. Three months on the street landed me a job with Dell Computer in July '95. (I knew I liked Austin!) I'm now managing the Development Engineering Test Department—started in Portables (notebooks), now in Servers—we get to test the new designs and tell the design guys what doesn't work right. Cool job, lotsa fun, good place to work—I think I might stay!

Who have I seen/heard from since graduation?

Lessee—Dawn has all the addresses and such, but I can try to fill in the holes: Eddie Harris, 9th Co, USMC CH-46 pilot, saw him in SoCal, think he's still there and still in. Married Mia a few years ago, pumping out little ones as I remember right.

Paul Meyer, 2nd Co(?), USMC, 5-n-out, married Lisa Cambre, I think they're farming in Iowa or something like that—really. Also doing the big family thing. Rob Grey, I forget what company, USN Supply Corps, last duty station was Aruba—tough life! Got out, tried Merrill Lynch, now at a small management consulting firm, I think, in NJ. Brad Barnes, also forgot what company, flew hornets, now consulting for Microsoft flight games programmers in Seattle—now that's a tough life! I know there's others, but the details I've stored in my wife's brain! Robby (Shaw) Belisimo and hubby Tommy '87 are I don't know where doing I don't know what, but we do the Christmas card thing every year! Jim DiCampli is in the Virginia area, married, with kids, not sure where he's working, but he's a civilian—I'm almost positive. My latesthobbies are working on the house and rebuilding an old Jeep in the garage—now 'that' I have pictures of! Maybe in another 10 years I can send a (family) picture and forget more details! I'm trying to get my stuff together for a trip to the reunion—where are those phone numbers again?

Home phone is 512-218-4477, work is 512-7281192. E-mail address: jslayton@maroon. us.dell.com.

What do you know, you guys are saving my skin!!

Thanks Jeff, glad Austin is working out the way things are supposed to!! This one isn't as long as the previous ones, but Bernie Klosowski always has some good stuff for us; Hey 86! Deidre made us proud parents of a 6 lb.

6 oz. baby girl at 3:43 p.m. on 27 June! Miss Savanah Leigh Cooper Klosowski made her grand entrance about 12 days earlier than expected (her original due date was 9 July). Both mom and daughter are doing great! As I mentioned in an earlier email, Savanah's our first so the challenge is to not spoil her too much. (Yeah, right!) Savanah's timing was perfect because Deidre and I were able to hook up with Todd and Adair Solomon a week or so earlier. They drove up from the Manassas area to share crabs and beer with us and we tried to see who knew what about other '86ers. (Can you believe that 10 years go by that quickly?!) Anyway, Todd, Adair, and their kids are doing great. I don't want to steal their thunder, but I believe Todd's flying for United as a copilot out of Dulles (don't remember his specific aircraft type). Adair hadn't changed—still lovely and great fun to be around!

Deidre and I are really happy that they're in the MD-VA area so that we'll be able to see them now and again. That's all for now. Hope to see everyone (especially the 28th Co. guys) in October!

Hey, Congratulations to the both you and Deidre.

I hope the Old Bay wasn't what made Savanah decide she was ready!! Good Luck, and see y'all at Homecoming. Finally, another update forwarded by

Tim; Hello '86, I was with the Class during Plebe Summer but left for personal reasons before academic year. I maintained my interest in the Academy and '86 over the years, and maybe I can help out our Classmates in my own way. I am a federal Special Agent with a federal criminal investigative agency and if any Classmate is interested in employment possibilities nationwide, they can contact me at Yenel@msn.com or call me at my office, 714-643-4191. In addition, I was wondering if you could help me locate a Classmate. His name is Harold Dunbrack and he was my squadmate in

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summer Delta Company, 10th Platoon. Please let me know if you can contact him. Thanks and good luck. Keep up the good work! Nelson Navarro Yenel@msn.com Thanks Nelson, and Tim!! Well there you have it, folks, another month of incredible news from all over the worid. Okay, sports fans, that about wraps it up for me. A couple of quick comments though. First, if you have e-mail access, fire us some news. It doesn't take long, and you wouldn't believe the number of Classmates that really want to get in touch, especially after ten years (the tough times have faded for a lot of us, and we really remember the good times with just a little more focus, as Tom Petty says). Second, if you do take the time to contact me, please try to include some news!! It's well worth seeing your name (and your spouse's name, and especially your kids' name) in print.

Just as another update on me. Kathleen, Zack, Chloe and I are surviving our second Arizona Summer very well, thank you, though we haven't had much rain since November of last year. Zack starts first grade this September, and Chloe begins reallive pre-school, which she is incredibly excited to do (I hope I can keep both of them that enthused for at least a BS). Kathleen is looking forward to these events with about the same anticipation, though she gets wistful twinges thinking about the kids growing up so fast (it is the first time in 7 years she won't have at least one child demanding her attention virtaally every hour of the day). Motorola is still looking for engineers, especially software and comp sci geeks, so if anyone is looking, give me a holler Last but not least, I got a great quote sent to me

by Fran Sullivan (another beaming new father!!) and, with some minor editing for wider audience appeal, here it is (my profound apologies to General Mac Arthur); "By profession I am a soldier and take great pride in that fact, but I am prouder, infinitely prouder, to be a parent. A soldier destroys in order to build; the parent only builds, never destroys. The one has the potentialities of death; the other embodies creation and life. And while the hordes of death are mighty, the battalions of life are mightier still."

Give your family a kiss and a hug!! See you all soon, Jeff

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me or the Alumni Association if you have any questions.

Our thanks goes to Classmates Paul Rayhill and Chris Dunphy for their assistance in informing Classmates and helping with other matters as needed.

Lastly, I want everyone to know that we have extended a permanent invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Owen Duke Jr to remain the invaluable members of the Class of '87 that they have always been. It wouldn't be the same without them, just as it will not be the same without Owen.

Over the course of the past month or so, I've received lots of mail and continue with it nowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; George Williams wrote from Georgia. He graduated from the Marine Command and Control Systems School in Quantico back in the Spring. His assignment is an instructor at the new Joint Multi-TADIL School at the U.S. /Army's Forces Command at Ft McPherson. George and wife Kristina have one son, Aston, born in September 1994. At the time of the writing, George was looking forward to viewing the Olympics in his backyard. Also, he has gone Hollywood. George was an extra on the set of Last Dance, starring Sharon Stone, as a prison guard.

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Pres: CAPT Owen Duke, USMC Sec'y; LT Tim Wolf, USNR PO. Box 87, Annapolis, MD 21404 (H) 703-271-0907; E-Mail; shipmate87@aol.cora shipmate87@aol.com Washington, DC Hopefully, by now, most of you have received the news of the passing of our Class President, Owen E. Duke HL Owen's funeral service was held on 24 July at the Fort Myer Memorial Chapel and he was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. The response in support of Owen and his family was overwhelming, and noted in the numbers of Classmates and friends attending the Service and gathering afterwards. This loss to Owen's family, to us, and to the USNA community cannot mily be put in the right words. For so many, the emotions range from the deep sortow of his death to the awesome smiles brought about from the meraories Owen's friendship meant to each person. For those who desire, donations may be sent to the Naval Academy Alumni Association in Owen's memory which will initially be used to fund an Honor Chair located in Alumni Hall (address on inside front cover). Please contact '87 in Pax River in early '96

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John and Carol with Christopher and John III John McGowan Jr. sent a letter with his latest.

Having left active duty in April of 1994, he is working for Georgia-Pacific Corporation in Memphis, TN as a Production Superintendent in their Packaging Division. With wife Carol, they have two sons— Christopher and John in, shown at his baptism. Anyone in 31 st Company going to Graceland should look up John first.

With thanks to Mindy Gordon, we have news from a mini-11th Company gathering. Upon transferring fi'om Meridian, Mike Gordon took an assignment at Test Pilot School. Making the move to Pax and Lexington Park, MD with Mike and Mindy were sons Nicholas and Daniel. As seen in the photo, Melanie and Fred Latrash are neighbors of the Gordons.

They have one daughter, Brianna. Fellow aviator Chris Schenck is also at VX-1. He and wife Beth have two sons, Ryan and Matthew. Before moving on to Pt Magu, Karen and John Martins, with their two children—^Johnnie and Kelly—were also neighbors. James Childs is Navigator on PHOENIX in VA Beach. Judy and James have two boys, Christopher and Thomas. Judy is working part-time as an ER nurse. The ChUds' were visiting the Schenck family when this reunion took place on St. Patrick's Day.

Mike "Papa" Bramble with his youngsters Following his five years of active duty and service on CASIMIR PULASKI, Mike Bramble has been working for Procter & Gamble. Karen and Mike have four children—Michael, Matthew, Taylor, and Caroline. Mike is living at 103 Sunrise Drive, Dalton, PA 18414.

Skip Trahan is living in Las Vegas with wife Joanne and daughter Carolyn. He can be reached online at skipt66@aol.com.

From Cincinnati, Steve Rakow writes that life is going well. Steve left active duty in May of 1992 and worked as a plant safety manager in Los Angeles for about a year. Following that stint out West, Kelley and Steve moved to Cincinnati. Steve enrolled at Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky Uni-

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versity. After taking the bar exam this Suramer he will work as an assistant prosecutor in a local county attorney's office. Steve had graduated on 11 May with honors, rauch to his surprise he adds. While keeping very busy with law school, he has been able to stay active in the Marine Corps Reserve.

In last month's column, I noted that Kathy Allen was soon to be off to London for her next CEC assignment. Well, as the Navy is infamous for doing, her orders have been changed. Kathy will now PCS to Meridian, MS. From Boston, Mike Stewart and E.U. Miller will be entering with the fall class at Harvard Business School. Out West, Dave Fluker went and got engaged. Word is he'll be married in October From Jerry Robinson '65, Phil Corcoran was a valuable member of the Navy Master's 4-I-, which won the Stonewall Regatta III crew contest on the Potomac River back in June. The Navy team included Phil, Gene Lindsey '58, Gordie Clefton '68, Jerry Robinson '65, and Jack Flikeid '59. The Navy boat had an average age of 48, or 12 years older than their nearest rival. Seven other clubs participated in the crew event. Mr. Robinson queries if anyone wants to sign up to put together an eight?

Dave and Sandy with daughter Kathleen

Dave Beemer and Rick Stollmeyer visit USNA with their families

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Way back on Memorial Day, Sandy and Dave Biddinger pulled off a weekend get-together with Lori and Rick Stollmeyer, and Katy and Dave Beemer at the Naval Academy. The Biddinger's have a new daughter, Kathleen. Lori and Rick have two children, Marcus and Emily. The Beemer's also have two children, Heidi and Clowie. Dave Biddinger also noted in his letter that he heard from Joe Stillwaggon, who is the Intelligence Systems Officer on INDEPENDENCE in Yokosuka. Jacqueline and Joe have their three children, Mary Grace, Patrick, and Nicholas, with them in Japan and all are doing well. Dave "Bid" is doing Navy Reserve Intell duty in his free time.

death, and hopefully you will be updated on those as well in the year ahead. Thanks for you continued support and cooperation.

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The Quint family at Christmas '95 From the plains of Indiana, Dave Quint provides an update on what's happening in the Midwest. Keeping busy with their three children. Colleen, Kristin, and Johnathan, Jodi and Dave are expecting their fourth late in September Following a stint at Hansen & Horn, Dave took a position with Eagle Industries, Inc. as their Director of Human Resources and Quality Assurance. Dave brags of his exciting and fulfilling life in a 133-year-old home on five acres of farraland.

Other news—Dick Hoffman is the First Company Officer at USNA. Ron Prass is an attorney in the Patent and Trademark Office in the Washington area.

Laraine and Tony Sindoni announce the birth of their newborn, Emily Joy. She was born on 2 July and joins brother A.J. and sister Lauren. The Sindoni's live in Mechanicsburg, PA. Cody Grammer is in his second year of medical school down in Litde Rock, Arkansas.

Michael and Adrienne (Marks) Griffen were married on 27 July in Olean, NY at St. Mary of the Angels Church. Adrienne just finished her studies at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Among other things discussed in month's column, I mentioned that we now have an e-raail account with America Online (AOL) at—shipmate87@aol.com.

I hope to keep this service available and will hopefully be able to update you on many undertakings in the next few months in a separate letter Owen and I discussed many Class issues in the days before his

Please Read All of Shipmatel You never know what interesting facts you are going to find... career opportunities, news about shipmates, friends, and classmates, and happenings at USNA. Be in the know.

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[Ed. Note: Kennon in '88 from the Shipmate archives. ..Nancy] We got a special guest writer this month. We all of course remember Mike "Ten-Hut!" Rose. Well, he confronted me in the hall and chastised me for not allowing him to write a column for Shipmate.

(Actually, I was pretty desperate for inputs, and Mike informed me he recently saw a bundle of Classmates.

But, I like the chastising story; it makes it seera as though Mike still has that fire in his belly) [Gee, that sounds like soraething a grad from the 1950's would write] In any event, here's Mike; Kennon. I thought I would walk across the hallway here at P&G and give you some recent news on a few of our Classmates! Sorry my power of creating catchy middle names is not up to your standards, so in most cases I left it simple. Just wanted to announce the marriage of our Classmate Dan Koerschner and Malina Nightingale of Bethesda, Maryland. They were married on July 13th. at the Academy Chapel with several of our Classmates in attendance. Dan just left the Navy after flying A-6s and serving more recently as an Instractor Pilot down in Kingsville, TX. Malina is a Duke grad who completed veterinarian school at Ohio State and was practicing down in Corpus Christi for the past two years. They are both going to be living in Chicago now that Dan has joined several of our other Classmates as a pilot with United. It was great to see Dan and my flight school roommate. Van Boudreau. Van hasn't changed a bit, except for maybe the uniform he is wearing—he is also a pilot with United. He is convinced he is living in God's Country aka Denver, Colorado. John "Chet" Lemmon had the dubious honor of giving Malina the official "Welcome to United" versus "Welcome to the United States Navy" at the end of the sword arch...yes. our Class is a-changin'. John recently attended Test Pilot School, and he and his wife have one great kid and are working on a second. Also, in that child bearing mode were recent parents Tom and Elena Trotter. I believe they both just finished PG School out in Monterey. Also in attendance at the wedding, was Kurt Miller. He and his wife are down in Texas, where Kurt is serving as an Instruc-

tor in Kingsville. Jim Campbell made a "welcome" showing at the reception, he is now an English professor back at the Academy and recently bought a townhouse in Annapolis (sounds like cheap lodging for any '88ers passing through). Several of Dan's old company mates were in town as well. Specifically; Mike Quilty who is now a management consultant in NYC. Van Anderson with whom I didn't get a chance to talk (sorry Van now you'll have to drop Kennon a line), and one-year USNA-er Butch Sakashita who has a great software company of his own out in LA. A business world wanna-be Paul Delassandro" was milling about. He is beginning B-school at the University of Michigan this Fall.

Well that's about it, hope I didn't miss anyone. As far as I go, I'm moving along with the other four "soap selling" Classmates of mine here at Procter.

If anyone is passing through the sister city of Paris (that would be Cincinnati) give me a call 606-7815569 or drop a line 201 Snowshoe Drive, Southgate, KY 41071. I'll spread the word and get everyone together.

Thanks a bunch, Mike. I can't add rauch to that, but I did receive a letter frora Gretchen Gretly. She's in Boulder, Colorado, working with Natural Habitat Adventures, an outdoor adventure travel company.

She's in charge of the company's Borneo/Indonesia and Amazon programs. She writes: The only Alumni news that I can relay is that my best friend Judy [?] is instructing future helicopter pilots in Pensacola and Cheryl [?] is now a proud mother of a lovely baby boy...Special hi to Judy, Cheryl, Ross, Jennifer Jausen '89, Goody, Juan and Hondo.!?!] Gretchen said I should feel free to give out contact information for her. so here's her tele #: (w) 303-449-3711. Howard "Word" Payton (how's that, Felicia? [hi]) and Kent Owens are both taking similar paths: both are leaving the Navy to pursue a PhD beginning sometime this Fall. Congratulations, guys, and good luck!! I spoke to Dave "Mello-D" earlier today. He's out East (REALLY east, London) holding down the fort. As every good PAO should be able to do, Mello gave me an update on some '88ers. Apparently he ran into a few while he spent some time onboard GAUM in support of Operation Assured Response off the coast of Liberia. While onboard GUAM, he ran into Scott Wittaker and Ron Startzel both of whom are 46 pilots. Dale Kelly (SWO) and Steve Coker (?) both were onboard as well. Mello reports that the entire GUAM crew is doing well. Mello recently spoke to Doc Church who is a PAO at Headquarters Marine Corps in Virginia. Also a member of the PAO ranks is Tim Keese who is the director of Navy-Marine Corps News.

Mike "T-Bone" Tahb phoned the other day. He's left the company he had been with for several years, LaSalle Partners; and it looks like he'll be joining the ranks of those returning to school. Mike will be attending either Kellog or Wharton sometime shortly. (Hey, Dav) Troy "T-Roy, Merchant" Saunders phoned and left a message. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to catch up with him prior to writing this article. He said something about the Navy being extremely "checkful," or some similar wording.

I'll need to get the details and report them in my next article. Well guys, that's about it for this episode of the '88 Chronicles. Little Kennon is beckoning. Keepfillingmy mailbox! Kennon Artis, 7110 Lakota Ridge Drive, Hamilton, OH 45011.— Kennon

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Greetings All! Hope your Summers have been sunnier and funnier than the inside of this submarine! 'Lots of news to pass on, so here goes...

Jim Adams passes on a load of Class news from the West Coast/Far East. Jim is flying AH-1 W's with HMLA-367 out of Camp Pendleton, California, and writes from deployment in Okinawa. He is recently married to the former Julia Garvin, also a USMC Captain out of Camp Pendleton (and reportedly the most wonderful woman in the world!). Congrats, Jim and Julia.

Spotted by Jim out of Camp Pendleton have been: Mike Borgschulte and Sam Mowery (Cobras, HMLA-169), Shawn McKee (UH-ls, HMLA-267), Mike Conover (Cobras, HMT-303), and Jim Mulik (Comms Officer at Pendleton). Touching down in Yuma, Arizona, word is that Tim Christenson (F/ A-18s, VMFA-232), John Passant, and Hal Pylant are doing well. Recently in San Diego, Jim reports having running into Rob Mook and Bonifacio Vinfrido. And in Japan, news is good on Paul Ewing, Don Raines, and Nana Adae. Also mentioned in Jim's epic rundown were Brent Andberg, Andrew Stewart, Jeff Weiss, Pat Meagher, Kelly and Wade Skelton, Preston Jones, and Rich Greiner. I know I've missed some details, but thanks for the great update, Jim! Also dropping a line this month was Randy Wimmer. Resolving his New Year's Resolution to "get in touch". Randy writes from Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, where he is loving the Big Sur/Pebble Beach area, after transferting from duty on PORTLAND ( L S D - 3 7 ) . Studying Operations Analysis, he reports frequent Wild Bill-Rocket Reed flashbacks. Randy is also recently marriedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Randy and Cindy tied the knot at the Academy Chapel on April 8th, ending a record-long 3-year engagement. Meeting at Franny O's around graduation, this one had all the ingredients... congratulations! Classmates at the wedding included Kyle Mitsumori, and Alex Waugh. Alex, the best man, is among a handful of Marines now at Naval Postgraduate School in

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Cindy and Randy Wimmer Emmet J. McCarthy, curtently serving as the Quality Assurance Officer with Submarine Group One in San Diego, also chimed in with some news.

Emmet is the third recently married Classmate in this article, having wed last year the former Suzanne Arden, a 1991 Notre Dame graduate...again, our congratulations to you both!

Emmet recently finished his tour aboard CHICAGO, also out of Point Loma. Some of the '91 NUCS that Emmet's kept status on; Brett Fillmore is finishing up his tour on PORTSMOUTH and will be off to PG School in Monterey. Diego Hernandez recently finished his tour aboard PASADENA and has since become a Flag Lieutenant somewhere. Rob Gaucher is d e c o m m i s s i o n i n g FLYING FISH up here in

Bremerton, WA and will soon be teaching baby NUCS in Orlando, where he will join John Spencer (curtently finishing a tour aboard MARYLAND in Kings Bay, Georgia). Al Matthews, recently engaged, is finished aboard BUFFALO, heading for law school at Georgetown, civilian style. Al's ex-roommate of San Diego, Nick Vision, is settling in for rough duty at the Submarine Training Facility at Point Loma.

Pete Young recently arrived in Emmet's area as the NROTC instructor at San Diego State, while Jim Houston is filling similar duties at my old stomping grounds, UC Berkeley, with Bob Callahan recruiting for the Corps across the Bay in San Francisco.

Ken Bruley and Frank Wakeham, 5th Company mates of Bob and Emmet, are both curtently finishing up duty in Bremerton, Washington. Scott Waltermire, finishing PG School in Monterey, will be getting married this Summer in Nasheville.. .Rob Duryea (back from a one-year tour in Saudi Arabia and working at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego) will be slamming wedding cake and champagne along with Eramet. Lastly, word is that Steve Parker, Kristin Waller, and Brian Kelly are all well and tan in San Diego. Thanks, Emmet.

From the Internet come news frora Dan Berenbaum. Dan is out of the Navy blues, working for Applied Materials in the Bay Area. Having finished up as Cheraistry RadCon Assistant on LINCOLN, he's now making his home in the Sunset District of

San Francisco. Dan sends news that Adam Brodobar has also resigned and will be traveling to Israel for a year. Suzanne Defao, finishing her stint as Supply Officer on Treasure Island, is now married to Chris Johnson'92. And Todd Wobig, finishing as Fire Control Officer aboard PORT ROYAL is threatening to take duty at one of the fine nuclear prototypes.

And to close this article, an update on the HC-11 G U N B E A R E R S out of San Diego, compliments of Mike Fisher. Mike writes from WESTPAC deployment with Detachment Two (aboard TARAWA), where he is joined by Paul Reinhart. Also on WESTPAC is Chris Cote with Detachment Four (aboard CAMDEN). None of the Detachments is as fortunate as SIX, however, with accomplished shipboard fire experts Matt "Sparky" Frost and Dan "Firefly" Imbat. The Frost/Irabat team managed to set their stateroom aboard PELELIEU ablaze (the old blanket in the vent heater trick) before coming home from deployment on May 6. Well done, fellas! Finally, back from RIMPAC in Hawaii with Detachment Five is Rod Ward. Mike Rapp (Training Officer) and Pat Evenly (NATOPS Officer) finish out the GUNBEARERS' '91 contingent ('hope we got everybody). Thanks, Fish.

It's 0130 on the tail end of a long duty day aboard OHIO. . .the rest of the news will have to wait for next month. As I'll soon be out to sea, I may get some help on the next article frora Christian Wortman, who's recently artived at USNA as a History Departraent Instructor In any case, there will be news, we promise!

Thanks for all of you who have been providing.

For those who haven't, please do soon! E-raail works great and seems to be the method of choice; jcdevine99@aol.com. Also, if you want to shotgun some news to Classmembers on the net, try Pat Davies' file server at USNA91 @pen.net.

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Pres: LTJG Doug Barber, USN 9290 Mason Creek Road, Side B, Norfolk, VA 23503 804-583-3641 Kent Williamson's father, Jim Williamson '63, writes to tell everyone about his son's wedding..

[I am] very pleased to report that Kent was married to Tracie Lowry in Tulsa on 30 December 1995.

After the deed was done, the happy couple returned to Hawaii for the honeymoon and to wrap up Kent's assignment there. Tracie had just completed her undergraduate degree in environmental policy at American U in DC and was looking forward to spending the rest of the Winter in Hawaii, however, the USMC had a "better" idea, as usual. They were transferred right back to DC in mid-January where Kent is assigned to HQMC. Welcome to the Corps, Tracie!

Tracie took the LSAT in Febraary and hopes to start Law School in the Fall. In the meantime she is working for an international real estate development firm. Kent has been admitted to the U. of Maryland School of Business this Fall and hopes to earn his MBA during his tour in the DC area.

The Boat School was well represented at the affair. Mike Makee and Jon Theissen were both groomsmen for the happy affair. Mike is homeported in Norfolk and Jon is hopping around to several schools in preparation for his next tour on a destroyer homeported in Hawaii. Skipp Lynch '63, was also on hand to help Kent's Dad keep the young '92 bucks in line.

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Well, better late than never. Enclosed is a picture from my wedding to Cynthia Ann Goodman, which was April 8, 1995. The year has been somewhat of a whirlwind. We were in Florida at school for three weeks after we were married and then to New Orleans for approximately five months and now we are in Virginia Beach. We welcome phone calls and visits! (2304 Cretan Court VA Beach, VA 23454; 804-486-3642) By waiting a year after our wedding to send this letter and picture, we can report the first year of marriage has been great! [Thanks Lance] From Paul Berthelotte, I have checked onboard VALLEY FORGE now, after some excellent schools enroute. Not only do I get to play Navigator and Admin Officer, but I am also the ship's Public Affairs Officer. However, I have no intention of doing any sort of lateral transfer. VALLEY FORGE is deploying the August, and it

looks like we'll hit some good liberty ports. CDR W. James Kear '77, recently took over as CO. Mike Misiewicz, is headed to Monterey in a couple of months. Matt Ross, ASST INTEL, is looking to rotate out shortly and will complete his SWO qualification before he leaves. Julie Wolfgram will be decommissioning KISKA (AE-35) at the end of the

Summer, and will transfer to PHIBRON ONE staff.

Troy White is on DESRON TWENTY ONE staff as Training Officer, and Geoff Broderick is working as RSO her in San Diego. I heard that Adam Masten will also be heading to PG school this summer/fall time frame. [Thanks Paul] I hope everyone survived "Bertha," here in Hampton Roads it was just a Tropical Storm. I hope the seas wasn't too bad for those who were riding it out it off the coast. I was there last year, fun!

Thanks for the lettersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;response has been great!!!

I'll keep on plugging them in as they come. Till next time... Doug.

Rafael and Susanne Bobenrieth's wedding Again from Rafael Bobenrieth, another picture from his wedding. This time with sword bearers. On the left (back to front) Ed Lucio, Brad Collins, and Kurt Schreyer On the left (again back to front) Brian Finman, Rudi Hobson, and Rob Jezek. [Thanks Rafael] This is definitely the wedding column! Lance Lesher writes and sends a picture from his wedding.

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Pres: LTJG Matt Arny, USN Sec'y: LTJG Vinny Smith, USN 3 Abingdon Way, Durham, NC 27713 Hello again '93. Today's date is 17 June. We are on day 144 of cmise. We had a couple of port visits since I last wrote. We were in Palma, Spain frora 2531 May and in Corfu, Greece from 4-8 June. It was definitely a blessing to have some time off to relax.

Mike Robles writes frora Baltiraore. Mike is stashed with the Officer Prograras Recruiting office in Hyattsville, MD, (near DC) while he awaits his next assignraent. Mike got engaged 22 December in San Francisco, and got married 30 December in New Orleans to the former Tonya McBride. Tonya works for the Baltiraore Symphony Orchestra. Rey Ross, Jeff Bernhard, Jennifer and Jon Still, Mike Molloy, Greg Pederson, and Mark Asuncion (USC '93) attended the wedding. Tonya's parents put on an East coast reception for them on 4 May. In attendance were Rey, Mike, Mark, Brian Fetter, James Borghardt, Julie and Joe Straud, and Data and Rick Crecelius. Rey, Mike, Mark, and James are at the E2/C-2 Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS). Rick and Brian have begun the F-14 FRS in Oceana, VA. Joe is at the CH-53 FRS in New River, NC. Jeff and Jon received their Wings in Meridian, MS and will be flying S-3s in San Diego. Greg is in the Strike Naval Flight Officer (NFO) pipeline in Pensacola. James married the former Donielle Drew of Annapolis on I May in Centreville, MD. In attendance were Mike and Tonya, Joe and Julie, Rick and Dala, Brian and Michelle, Cartie and Oliver Vietor, Mary and Kirk Loftus. Scott Gooch is finishing up the E-2C FRS. Dan Greene is living in Long Beach, CA, while at the F/A-18 FRS in El Toro. Thanks Mike.

John Sharpe writes frora Rio Verde, AZ. In April, while onboard ATLANTA, John received the Navy Commendation Medal. He also had an article published in the January issue of Proceedings titled; "Generation X: One Wardroom's Perspective."

Thanks John.

Lou Lepez writes from VINCENNES (CG-49). Lou is the Navigator, Joe Dorian is the Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA), and Bruce Stanley is Strike onboard VINCENNES. In May they finished up their second deployment in two years. Several months of their deployment consisted of counter-drug operations in the Caribbean. Their liberty ports included Rodman, Panama, Cartalena, Columbia, and the Island of Curacao. They also pulled into Mayport for two weeks at mid-deployment and ran into Ken Ubial, Garrett Linton, Mario Montalvo, and Joe Santamauro. Holly and Clay Trantham had their first child Taylor Capri Trantham on 19 March. Taylor was 9 lbs and 10 oz. Lou received e-mail from Justin Butters in Hawaii saying he and Laurie are doing well. Al Hern is now the FSO on ANTTETUM. Thanks Lou. Jeff and Vee (Vallazza) Krause write from Corpus Christ, Texas. Their daughter Isabel was born 6 June '95. Jeff received his Wings on 1 March. He's going to HC-4 in Sigonella, Sicily. Vee will be joining him there as the Communications Watch Officer for NAS Sigonella. She'll be leaving in December right after she has her second child. Dave Shaffer is Isabel's Godfather Dave is in advanced flight (T45s) at Kingsville, TX. Doug Collier is now a CEC officer in Norfolk. Doug and his wife Amy are doing well. Cynthia (Viernes) Tinder and her husband Mark '94 are on West Pac. John Wise and Maria Grauerholz got martied on 26 May. Cathy (Santos) Kelsey is doing well at Whidbey Island as the Legal Officer. Thanks Jeff and Vee.

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the FRS are Bill, Michael Burd, Joe O'Brien, Max Lohman, Greg Sakryd, and Rob Denton. Mark Crawford lives in the same apartment with Bill and Vince so they see each other pretty often. Thanks Vince.

Margie (Leggett) Ogren writes from Temecula, CA. Margie married Capt Joel Ogren, USMC on 16 March in Lake Orion, Michigan. The ceremony was performed by LCDR Margaret Kibben, who was a Chaplain at the Naval Academy from I989-I991.

Margie is the Adjutant for 1st Supply Battalion at Camp Pendleton. Joel is with the I Ith Marine Expeditionary Unit. Doug Saber is the S3A at 1st Supply Battalion. Thanks Margie.

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Pres: 2Lt. Scott Hornbuckle, USMC Sec'y; Ens. Jim Keck, MC, USNR 11305 Woodson Ave., Kensington, MD 20895 301-933-7358 Hello, '94! Wow, it has been a wild Summer, and the ride is just half way over for me. I started my clinical rotations in late June, and I am once again getting this article completed with a deadline looming. My first adventure begins in the land of kids... Pediatrics. Actually, it is kind of cool. It is the only job I can think of (besides being a clown) where you can play and act like a kid without other people looking at you like you've lost it. Anyway, it's been rewarding thus far I'll be heading down to Jacksonville, FL, for six weeks starting August 5th, so hopefully I'll run into a few of you in my travels. I've already mn into Dan Sameit, who is stationed aboard PENSACOLA out of Little Creek, VA. (Actually, Dan is probably still floating somewhere out in the Atlantic waiting for Big Bad Hurticane Bertha to pass by.) Being a native of Virginia Beach, Dan was more then willing to show me the sites. As for Dan, he is doing well. When we last talked, he was considering joining up at Bally's Health and Fitness.

16 March '96 Lake Orion, MI—Margie (Leggett) Ogren and Vee (Vallazza) Krause Jim Marsh writes from Newport, RI. Jim married the former Jeannine Daniel on 3 June at the Chapel of Hope on base in Newport. In attendance were Steph Brill, Chris Alvarez, Steve Potochniak, Brady Brady, Dave Schlesinger, Matt Renter, and Tom Welborn. Thanks Jim. That's all for this month ' 9 3 . Catch you'll in October. Take care and God bless. Vin.

News of another one of our Classmates came to me during a most unexpected and unusual occasion.

Let me set the stage for you. Imagine if you will a busy Pediatric Acute Care clinic (i.e., an ER for little people) about 30 minutes past closing time. Of course, 15 people walked in 15 minutes before closing, so the waiting room was as if a family reunion moved the picnic into the waiting room after supping on potato salad which sat out in the sun too

3 June '96 Newport, RI—(Front) Jeannine and Jim Marsh (Rear) Steph Brill. Chris Alvarez. Steve Potochniak, Brady Brady, Dave Schlesinger, Matt Renter, and Tom Welbom

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Please Read All of Shipmatel You never know what interesting facts you are going to And... career opportunities, news about shipmates, friends, and classmates, and happenings at USNA.

long. I'm the typical 3rd Year Medical Student playing shadow to my assigned intern, facing every problem by first asking myself, "What would John Carter on "ER" (NBC, 10 PM, Thursdays) do in this situation?" Feeling "medical" in my green surgical scmbs, I took refuge in an inconspicuous corner of the Resident's room. I was pretty rauch taken with a story being related by one of the docs about a 2 year old who fell frora his 2nd story balcony. (It turns out that this kid "bounced" on a flower bed. According to his Mom, one moment he was on the balcony playing, and the next, he's knocking on the bottom floor door, unharraed, to have his Mora let him back in the building!) Anyway, I glanced down at the desk to see a familiar face staring back at me. On the front page (of section B) of the local command paper The Flagship was '94 grad and fellow companymate LTJG Tara Caroselli. It turns out that she and the coraraanding officer of her ship MOUNT WHITNEY were both raised in the small, rural county of Monmouth, NJ, but came to meet as shipmates aboard the Norfolk-based "Fighting Flagship". The CO, Capt Richard Enderly, is a 1971 grad of our beloved boat school. As the ship's captain, Enderly oversees the operation of MOUNT WHITNEY, the most sophisticated comraunication ship in the Navy and home to Vice Admiral Vem Clark, Commander 2nd Fleet, and his staff of nearly 200 personnel. Tara serves as WHITNEY'S main propulsion assistant. In her position, she supervises 75 sailors who operate the ship's main propulsion boilers and engines as well as auxiliary equipment. Hey Tara, how about writing us a letter about your adventures aboard ol' MOUNT WHITNEY.

Once again, the hospital provided rae the opportunity to meet another USNA grad, though not from '94. Dave Horton '69 curtently lives in the Hampton Roads area. He and his wife have an 18 month old son, Stephen, who I had the distinct opportunity of meeting.

Turning to the of mail bag, my first letter certainly comes as a shock, since I had no clue when I would ever hear frora this fellow again. For you see, M r Ozcan Altunbulak, affectionately known to many at "Altun" or "O.O." is now hard at work in the Turkish Navy. Here's his short, but to the point letter written June 20th frora Golcuk, Turkey; I am currently the AAW Officer of TCG YILDIRIM (F-243, a MEKO-Class frigate). I'd be glad to help and host anyone who are around Turkey and who'd like to come and spend time here. My address is: FATIH CD. ALDOGAN SK. NO: 2/5 YALOVA/ TURKEY. Phone 0226-8140924. Country Code 90.

E-mail: OZCANA@DORUK.COM.TR Take care, Ozcan Altunbulak, Ens (Turkish Navy). It is great to hear frora you, Alton. We all hope that not too much time passes before we hear from you again. Best of success to you.

After a long stand of silence frora our dubious Class Treasurer, Kirk Clermont has finally emerged from his watery perch under the sea to grace us with his words. Without further delay, I give to you our beloved Captain Kirk, Slayer of Q, in his own words: Yes, it's me, the bubble head. All is well. Angela and the kids are fine. Myself and LTJG Brian Weisker have been at sea for 4.5 months. After 2 months in the Med and doing OPS (If I told you, I'd have to kill you) we pulled into La Madd, Italy for an upkeep. We ran into Adam Kinnear and Chris Riley '92 at the Sanctuary (an officer get-away in the hills of La Maddalena). After some eating and drinking, they went back to the L. MENDEL RIVER and we went back to the beloved SCRANTON (best sub in the US Atlantic Fleet—just ask the CO).

After La Madd, we headed over to the Persian Gulf via the Suez Canal and did more "tell you, kill you" OPS. We stopped in Bahrain for a few days and enjoyed the Arab culture. After the Gulf, we went back to La Madd and ran into Bill Scalley. From La Madd, it was Toulon, France.

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we headed to Souda Bay, Crete (Greece). The Greeks were big on good leather, great chess sets, and cheap beer. Now we're in Haifa, Israel and diamonds await us . It's been up and down out here, with more engineering drills than you can imagine. However, we both look forward to coming home to our wives (Angela and Pam) and enjoying a 2 week stand down.

Yours Tmly, Captain Kirk Clermont. P.S. You gotta love that LTJG pay!!!

Thanks Captain. It was good to hear from you. To everyone else, I apologize if I messed up your name.

I'ra doing this on the run, and Kirk's handwriting is all "Greek" to me. For all who are interested, here's Kirk's address; Kirk L. Clermont, P.O. Box 747, Oriando, FL 32802.

Oh, and what kind of column would this be for '94 if there were no news about weddings or babies?

The last letter in my mail bag meets this comraon trend. LTJG James William Harrell and Christine Marie Gorasak of Annapolis, Maryland, were married at Sandal's Resort in Negril, Jamaica on June 5, 1995. Amy Prengaman was the maid of honor and Scott Sheridan served as the best man. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica and is residing in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Bill is stationed aboard SAMUEL E .

MORISON, which is homeported in Mayport, Florida.

Bill and Chris welcome a visit from Classmates coming to Mayport. Here's their address; 6123 Mercer Circle, North Jacksonville, FL 32217. (Sorry, no phone number given!)

Well, that about does it for now. Thanks for the steady stream of letters. If you have time, please sit down for 10 minutes and write me a quick letter. It is good to hear from all of you, especially those of you 1 haven't heard from since graduation. If it would make it easier, write me an e-mail message (if you have e-mail). My address is: S98KECK@USUHSB .USUHS.MfL As you can tell from the address at the top of this column, I've changed to a new address. It is just down the street, and I will get your letters if you mailed them to my other address. But for future cortespondence, take note of the change.

Hey '94, can you believe that football season is just a mere 6 weeks away (from this here July 15th deadline!) Navy only has 4 home games this year, but I'm sure I'll mn into some of you at N/MC stadium. Make plans now. Until then, may God bless and keep you and yours. Have a great Summer. Cya...Jim.

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Pres: ENS Bart Phillips 1847 Lindamoor Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 E-mail;m965226@hughes.nadn.navy.rad Sec'y; 2LT Tanya Barz, USMC 516-11-9838 Co. D, The Basic School, MCCDC Quantico, VA 22134 ]Ed. Note: See the '73 Column for a photo of one of your Classmates as well as "Navy Academics " with other Classmates...Nancy] As we begin our ttek towards the "real world" and attempt to deal with the fact that our Plebes are actually doing detail this Summer, I will try to update all on some of the recent happenings of some of "our own." Since I have yet to be bombarded by letters from you all regarding life in your neck of the woods, classroom, or favorite TAD hangout, the following information is what has managed to filter my way.

Quantico greeted the '96 2LT's with mixed news regarding TBS class dates. Only about one-third of us began with Delta Company on 24 June. The remainder were assigned to the temporary Mike Company. With the exception of a few that have managed to find some TAD work, the rest can be found PT'ing once, twice, or even three times a day and anxiously awaiting their TBS startup dates—Echo Company (August) or Foxtrot Company (September). Delta Company has completed the six and ten mile hikes (John Butler received the guts award for finishing the ten railer raissing half the skin off his feet!). LINE training (so far only one broken arm, a broken nose, and several good shiners), swim quals, land navigation, PT, numerous classes, and a couple of written tests (yes...even in the Marine Corps!) have kept us busy as the schedule continues to increase in intensity. The long days at the weapon range occur in August, and the 15 and 20 mile hikes will be completed in August as well.

Not a lot of word has been passed regarding Pensacola—only extra orders of suntan lotion and an increase in surfboard sales. Yup, the latest is that the dates for pilots have been pushed back 10 to 12 weeks already and three weeks for the NFO's. Hope those waterfront accomraodations are treating you right guys!

The group of SEALS, who had been TAD at USNA helping with the new NTT program, reported to Coronado in late July. Liam Hulin, Brian Bennett,

Russ Geraldi, Brian O'Lavin, Tom Donovan, Doug Moorehead, and Greg Sutton are a portion of the group. Others include Steve Williams, Ian Norris, Joe Crandall, Steve Tankersley, Mike Martin, Brian Hoke, and Ned McKinle y. Cliff Ohl and Bob Willingham round out the group. Good luck, guys!

Jen Ruegg reports from Newport and is working TAD at NAPS with several other Classmates awaiting both SWOS and aviation dates. The rest of the surface warriors entered the early SWOS class which began on 19 July. Most have been writing their ships and finding out what specific jobs and billets await them in the Fleet. Jen also attended Nick '94 and Chioma (Hibbert) Edwards' wedding that took place in Florida on 15 June. Chioma lives up in Newport where she attends SWOS, and her husband is a submariner living in VA. Fran Malzahn was the Chioma's maid of honor.

Newly married Becky and Jim Lawson report from Alexandria. Jim is working with Operations section of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon as he waits to go to Flight School. Rumor has it that he could tell us what information he is dealing with, but then he would have to kill us. Hmmmm.. .Though the lowest ranking member (besides himself, of course) is an 0 - 5 , he is excited to finally have some real responsibility and get to work with such high calibre individuals.

Congratulations to Alan and Holley (Boren) Williams who were married on 17 July in Salt Lake City, UT. The couple will reside in Pensacola where Holley is reporting for NFO training.

If you are on the move—Check out the "Chapter News" in the back of this issue for contacts in your new area.

These Alumni are ready and willing to provide information on your new location.

Membership: 99%

Pres; John Fleet Sec'y; ENS Don Jamiola, USN 5525 Dogwood Drive, Milton, FL 32570 (H) 904-626-4281 Due to technical dificulties the Great Class of '95s column was not received in the Shipmate office. Don promised it would be here for the October issue.

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Remember to update your address—Call 410-263-4448x112 or E-mail mlaabs ©pensacola. nadn. navy.mil

Please Read All of Shipmatel You never know what interesting facts you are going to find... career opportunities, news about shipmates, friends, and classmates, and happenings at USNA. Be in the know.

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Mike Elliott and his girilricnd Annapolis is still full of many '96 Alumni. Mike Elliott reports his leisurely enjoyment of town life in his post-graduation mode (why is it that everything became so rauch more inviting after 24 May??).

He and a number of recent grads celebrated "Save the Bay" day at Riordin's of Annapolis shortly after comraissioning. Other current news from the Yard is from our fearless leader Bart Phillips. Working hard as Midshipman Activities Officer (yah, Bart actually found himself a real TAD!), Bart has not seen much outside of the Hall and his 0800 to 1800 days there (but, hey, he gets to have that cool goat hanging outside his office!!!). He continues to tend to Class business, though, (aside from harassing little Plebes) and is working on setting up a '96 homepage on the WWW. It would contain curtent addresses of the Class and allow us to log on and update where we are. He would also post info on upcoming Class events.

Is a Wedding in your future? ^MV., Check out the Alumni House! ~ Call 410-263- 4448 x 111.

Jon and Cyndi Schmnitz—Swordsmen L-R: Matt Gille,?, ?, Ben Pipes, Bart Philllips, Anthony Singleton, Robert Gomez, Mike Stevens A reminder to all that have some information or a story to tell—what better forum than Shipmate to share it with your brothers and sisters? Keep sending your updated addresses to the Alumni House as well!

Until next month, be sure to keep your suntan lotion, your speed wheel, or your M16 within an arm's reach... Tonya

Please see the Nominating Committee Precept in the front of this issue!

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Chapter News ALABAMA Alabama Chapter T. Morris Hackney 'S3 40 Country Club Road Birtningham, AL 35213-3625 H; 205-871-7940; W; 205-870-5563 Our chapter's next meeting will be in late October/early November as we have invited the Secretary of the Navy to speak. We are also preparing plans for our upcoming Army/Navy football game party on 7 December Plans are for this to be an annual event with the West Point Chapter of the Association of Graduates and will be held this year at the Vestavia Country Club. Curtent members will receive a mailer about this in early Fall. There will also be a tailgater at the Navy-Georgia Tech football game in Atlanta on 23 November.

We'd like to invite any and all Naval Academy Alumni and interested parties to join us for some food, fun and fellowship as we continue to make this an outstanding Chapter. For information on merabership or football game plans please contact Robert Clark at 205-581 -7312 or Scott Watson at 205870-5563.

Robert Clark '85

Huntsville Chapter LCDR Joel M. Anderson, USNRR '81 201 Water Hill Road D-13 Madison, AL 35758 H: 205-461-0461;

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter CAPT Dennis M. McComb, USNRR (Ret.) '65 1146 E Village Circle Drive N Phoenix, AZ 85022 H; 602-863-6313; W: 602-840-4300; F; 602-863-7655;

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Chapter Daniel Musselman, Jr. '60 1701 East Hilltop Drive Orange, CA 92665 H; 714-637-8223; W: 714-283-3534; F; 714-283-5642 The early summer doldrums hit between the writing for the July issue, 10 June, and this September issue, 15 July, so there were no formal functions to report. Stand by for the October issue to hear about everything we did in August. The Chapter Board meeting was held on 12 June at MCAS El Toro at which time Danny Musselman, Jr. '60 read the resignation letter of Board Member Darrell Contreras '92. Darrell has moved to Arizona and will no longer be able to serve on our Board. We all owe Dartell a Bravo Zulu for his efforts while he was with us.

LA Chapter Sword Presentations Steve Andres '67 presented the Chapter's gift sword to the outstanding graduate of the USC

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NROTC program while in a separate ceremony Danny Musselman, Jr. '60 did the same for the outstanding graduate in the program at UCLA. Blue And Gold Leaders Talk At Business Luncheon LA Chapter members Nick Madigan '81 and Reny Pill '78 joined other Blue and Gold Officers in filling in the June Orange County Business luncheon group on their activities, experiences and views on the types of candidates the Academy is getting. This group does one bang up job on interviewing and recommending candidates for admission to USNA. This year our Chapter approved $1,000 for Blue and Gold activities. The July luncheon featured Charles Wiley for a second time. Mr. Wiley has now given the group two talks on accuracy in the media and if you heard him either time you know why Mike Wray '85 keeps asking him back. These are just some of the topics you can expect to hear about at the regular luncheon meeting held on the second Tuesday of each month at MCAS El Toro Officers Club.

Upcoming Events Check the Chapter Newsletter and Gouge for specific dates on these upcoming events. We'll get the dates and locations out to you as soon as possible and through as many sources as we can.

September 10 Sept Orange County Business Lunch October 8 Oct Orange County Business Lunch Date to be Set Army/Navy Serious Golf 31 Oct - 3 Nov Fort Irwin See-a-Battle Date to be Set 151 st USNA B irthday Dinner November 2 Nov Navy/Notre Dame in Dublin 12 Nov Orange County Business Lunch BGen Charlie Bolden '68 Speaker December 7 Dec Army/Navy Game (The Barn) Army/Navy Game (Jonathan Club) Adopt A Ship The Chapter is curtently in contact with the CO of JOHN STENNIS (CVN-74) which will be homeported at NAS North Island, probably in 1998 to discuss the possibility of adopting the ship in conjunction with some other groups. Those of you who have enjoyed the functions we have had on CURTIS WILBUR know that this type of activity has served our Chapter well while at the same time providing some real services to the crew of the ship. We will keep you informed.

October Army/Navy Golf This is the serious tournament. We are looking for the finest we can find to teach these WOO POOS a lesson. Look for a post card in the mail sometime in late September for exact date and location. For more information call Hank Salerno '64 at 714-637-1567 or Jeff Nordstrom '92 at 714-646-9991. A good solid win here should set the stage for the Army/ Navy football game in December.

Hank Salerno '64

Check our New Merchandise Insert in the front of this issue and on the inside back cover!

San Fransisco Chapter CAPT Thomas G. Lozier, SC, USNR '74 2614 Derby Drive San Ramon, CA 94583-4311 H; 510-866-8299; W: 510-887-7333

Monterey Bay Chapter CDR John J. Branson, Jr., USN (Ret.) '50 1281 Sylvan Road Monterey, CA 93940-4942 H: 408-375-8603

Sacramento Chapter CAPT John B. Haynes, USNR (Ret.) '55 132 Oak Canyon Way Folsom, CA 95630-1850 H: 916-989-2947; W: 916-988-2547

San Diego/Coronado Chapter LCDR Michael S. Midgley, USNR '85 13295 Kibbings Road San Diego, CA 92130 H: 619-792-9196; W; 619-463-USNA Chapter Homepage Thanks to our Cortesponding Secretary, Justin Miller, the Chapter now has a homepage on the internet. The address is: http;//www.sandiegoonline.com/alumni/. We have received nuraerous compliments so far for its design and usability.

We encourage everyone to check it out. Through the homepage, you can sign up and renew your membership, make reservations for lunches and other special events, read the newsletter and much more.

Reunion West 1997 If you can believe it, it's almost time for another Reunion West (formerly June Week West). The centerpiece of Reunion West will be Navy Football playing against San Diego State on Saturday, 6 September 1997. Reunion West activities will run from Thursday, 4 Sept through Sunday, 7 Sept. Major plans are already in the works. The local Chapter has contracted with a professional event coordinator (Conlin Doddsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;same company organizing the Navy-Notie Dame Ireland ttip this year) and we expect this weekend to draw a big crowd frora across the counti^.

We do not have the exact details yet, but be sure to look in the next Shipmate for more information. We can tell you that there will be very attt-actively priced hotel and travel packages and a host of social events.

Some Classes are already discussing using this opportunity to hold Class reunions.

At this point, we would strongly encourage you to mark your calendars for an end of summer trip next year. San Diego in September is beautiful and we know you will have a great time.

Looking Back At the 20 June luncheon. Dr. James Brooke (son of CAPT Rupert Brooke '47) spoke to us about the effort to get MIDWAY down here in San Diego as a museura and public attraction. Dr Brooke is on the "Midway Magic" Board of Directors. If everything goes as planned, you could expect to see a very exciting attraction here in town by July of next year.

Look for more details in future newsletters. Those in attendance at the meeting included; Bill Ayers '48, Ed Behm '45, Skeet Bemis '39, Jack Bennett '41, Tom Boucher '55, Chic Bowling '46, Nick Brandt

'96, Rupe Brooke '47, Chariie Carey '70, Chris Christoph '48, Fred Clarke '39, Jeff Clough '64, Stan Counts '49, Jack Coye, Jr. ' 3 3 , Neil Finn '70, Art Fischer '39, Myron Fleming '62, Mark Frudden '50, Bob Gorton '46, Will Hays '53, Swede Hedberg '52, Chuck Hickey '49, Ray Higgins '77, Lloyd Jones '48, Bob Kline ' 6 1 , Andy Kremm ' 5 1 , Bob Lindsay '53, Bmce Liska '65, Bill Lloyd '60, David Lopez '89, Terry McKearney ' 7 3 , Mike Midgley '85, Rufe Moore ' 5 3 , Bob Morris '52, Bob Neely '48, Aldo Ray '80, Jim Rodgers '53, Frank Rodrick '76, Bob Rubin '82, Jack Shaw '60, Craig Smith '82, Mike Szoka '72, John Tillson ' 5 1 , Jim Vivoli ' 7 1 , Chet White '63, Andy Wilson '82, Herb Zoehrer ' 5 1 , Cy Rotridge, Associate.

New and Improved Business Networking Forura Our business networking fomms will be held on the second Friday of every raonth at the Marie Callendars Restaurant on Miraraar Road (Miramar Road and 1-15). We now join forces with the San Diego West Point Alumni who are eager to shares ideas with us. There will typically be a designated speaker and plenty of time to freely exchange ideas.

There is no need to make reservations, but do check the 279-USNA number for any possible changes.

There is a charge of $5.50, which covers juice, coffee, muffins and fruit. Please bring exact change (cash-no checks).

New Hot-line Number: The dedicated hot-line number has been changed. The new number is 279USNA. Check the number for updates to our schedule.

Membership Info A separate mailer has already gone out for the collection of annual dues. If you did not receive this mailer, please contact our Secretary Jeff Clough at 452-2100 #146 (W) E-MaOGeofClough@aol.com.

United Veterans Council Terry McKearney '73 and Tom Boucher '55 represent our local Chapter at the United Veterans Council of San Diego meeting every month. They welcome your input and also your participation. The meetings take place at the Veterans Memorial Center (the old Balboa Chapel in Balboa Park) frora 0900 to 1100 and will occur on the following dates: 28 Sep, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, and 21 Dec. Lunch Reservations We encourage everyone who attends the monthly lunches to get us their reservation (and money if possible) before the Monday before the lunch. We have had a difficult time presenting the Admiral Kidd Club with accurate numbers as too many of us show up at the last minute or don't show up at all. I know that many have said that the newsletter sometimes arrives late, but everyone knows that the lunch is always on the third Thursday of every month (except August which is dark).

If you need to decide based on the speaker and you do not have a newsletter, please call the 279USNA line for an immediate update or check the Internet homepage. We appreciate your help in this matter

Would you like to increase your income, avoid capital gain taxes, earn an income tax deduction, AND have an impact on the future of the Naval Academy? Call Dan Struble at (410) 263-4448 for more information.

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Santa Barbara Chapter

Orlando Chapter

CDR William J. Stewart, USNR (Ret.) '63 1617 Las Canoas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 H: 805-962-0703; ; W: 805-963-9151

LCDR Jeffrey D. Hall, USNR '83 565 Remington Oak Drive Lake Mary, FL 32746 H: 407-330-2693:

COLORADO Colorado Chapter David M. Govan '53 1607 Lakeshore Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525-2420 H: 970-223-6104; W; 970-226-1262

CONNECTICUT Connecticut Chapter CDR Greg R. Gullette, USN '77 86 Pond View Circle Guilford, CT 06437-1245 H; 203-457-0220; W; 203-386-5710

COSTA RICA Costa Rica Chapter Claudio Pacheco '64 PO Box 4307-1000 San Jose, Costa Rica W: 011-506-224-43-25; F; 011-506-224-20-17 E-mail: ctvsa@sol.racsa.co.cr

FLORIDA Jacksonville Chapter RADM Robert W. Graham, USNR (Ret.) '34 10113 Whippoorwill Lane #1504 Jacksonville, FL 32256-7174 H; 904-642-1255 The crew of MARYLAND ( S S B N - 7 3 8 ) played host to 120 Alumni and guests on 31 May. A thorough tour preceded dinner at the Kings Bay O'Club. CDR Scott Gray '79 skipper of MARYLAND'S Blue Crew addressed the Jacksonville Chapter, brought the old salts up to date and answered our many questions.

The visit served as a vivid and valuable reminder of the high values and standards that the Navy continues to maintain from seaman to skipper Among those attending, Robert Autrey '44, Tom Barry '65, Dave Bingamen '63, Jacob Bullen '34, Dale Carson ' 7 9 , Douglas Falconer ' 6 1 , John Gillcrist '70, Robert Graham '34, David Hartshorn '48, Si Highleman ' 5 1 , William Holt '39, Thomas La Tourno '74, John Palombi '64, William Payne '44, James Pearce '62, Chris Stewart and Nicole '92, Howard Randall, Jr ' 5 3 , Pat Sabadie '68, Bruce Stutsman '76, Bruce Taylor '64, Joseph Tibbets '34, Raymond Welch ' 4 1 , Robert Whitmire '74, Neal Witschen '41, Thomas Wolfe '41, ZekeZechella ' 4 1 .

Widows attending Barbara Cole ' 4 8 , Dorothy Mouseau '48.

Future meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, September on JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) with ADM Kevin Delaney '68 as speaker, as well as 4 Nov at the Deerwood Country Club with CAPT Corky Graham '64 describing the "smartship."

For those interested in a curtent business networking group, the Jacksonville "Wallclimbers" raeet regularly for breakfast on the second Wednesday of each raonth at the University Club. If you are interested call Bruce Stutsman '76 at 355-1155.

John Gillcrist '70

Palm Beach Chapter Lt Col Kenneth J. Duckworth, USAFR '62 5201 SW 163rd Ave Davie, FL 33331 H: 305-434-6634; W: 305-558-5300

Southeast Florida Chapter Lt Col Kenneth J. Duckworth, USAFR '62 5201 SW 163rd Ave Davie, FL 33331 H; 305-434-6634; W: 305-558-5300

Pensacola Chapter LCDR James R. Knight, USNR (Ret.) '76 4465 Madura Road GulfBreeze,FL 32561 H: 904-932-1147; W; 904-479-1183

Space Coast Chapter CDR James H. Carrington, Jr., USN (Ret.) '53 262 Sand Pine Road IndialanticFL 32903-2116 H: 407-777-3318 During the past month the Chapter lost the fellowship of Martha Verge, widow of Bill Verge '24 and Reggie Ferry '47. Our thoughts and prayers go with those whom they have left behind.

The June meeting of the Space Coast Chapter was held at the Eau Gallic Yacht Club in Melbourne with president Jim Carrington '53 presiding. New raerabers Cynthia and Bill Earle USCGA were welcomed to the group. Enjoying the luncheon were Phyllis and Dick Banks '43, Howie Blum '45, Bobbie Bergesen ('45), Winnie and Stu Bowcock '45, Laurie and Jim Carrington '53, Vera and John Crumpacker '31, Nancy and Russ Croft '44, Carolyn and Stan Dodd '48, Polly and Keith DeMott '57, Cynthia and Bill Earle, Ginny and Joe Elmer '47, Ginny and Jim Ferguson '46, Ray Harrell '27, Nancy and Jack Hart '53, Mae and John Heintz '44, Jo Ann Jortberg ('45) and guest Liz Diavi, Betty and Dick Jeffrey '39, Sam Major '39 and guest Mims Sitko, Margaret and Stu M a r c o t t e '57, Ellen and Lou Marckesano '47, Babs Myers ('38), Gene and Tom Murphy '39, Ed Perusluha '57 and his mother Mrs. Perusluha, Jody and Sam Powel '50, Cristel and Bob Russell USCGA '39, Donna and Ted Speaker '50, Phyllis Smoot ('26), Betty Sullivan ('27), Becky and Chuck Sueur '46, Jean and Warren Taylor '45, Harv Taffet '54, Birgit and Don Toohill '47, Ruth Wildman ('19), Bill Young '58 and guest Fran Hutchens, and Lois and Zeke Zellmer '44. In September we will meet at the Radison Resort at Port Canaveral.

P.C. Peterson '56

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Suncoast Chapter (Zips 33571-73; 339; 342) LCDR Susan R. Welch, USN '80 5310 Foxwood Drive Sarasota, FL 34232-5612 H; 813-923-2771; W; 813-923-2771

Tampa Bay Chapter Col Walter Havenstein, USMCR '71 10520 Vonn Road Largo, FL 34644 H: 813-593-2198 The Army-Navy Golf Tournament in May was another resounding social success although victory this year somehow managed to elude us. The details of this nearly incomprehensible turn of events are contained in a contribution below submitted by our golf cortespondent Mac Fossett '58. Apparently we were outnumberedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but only 3 to 2 and besides they were Army! Wait'til next year!!

Array-Navy Golf Tournaraent The second annual Army-Navy Golf Tournament was held 3 May 1996 at The Eagles Golf Club, Odessa, FL, just northwest of Tampa. The format was a two person scramble with Navy and Army teams competing. Unfortunately, we were not able to repeat as Array not only took the team trophy away from us, their teams took first, second and third place as well as winning the longest drive and closest to the hole prizes. Lee and John Demas were the low team for Navy. This year, the same as last year. Army alsofieldedmore players than us, 23 to 16. We know that there are a lot more Navy golfers out there, so we are looking for you to show up at next year's tournament. Look for announcements in this Shipmate column and chapter flyers. There were many great door prizes awarded, such as weekend stays at popular area resorts, golf clubs, and many other valuable prizes.

Participating for Navy were: Mark Krivonak '71, Alex Cobble '76, Rich Brown '69, Mac Fossett '58, Fred Spence '72, Mel Long '61, Wayne Lynn '66, Pete Leniart '66, Don Coughlin '62, Mike Bolier '67, John Deraas '61, Lee Demas, Terty Sdva '73, Mark Frost '82, Kathi Frost '82, and Mac Clark '71.

Mark Krivonak '71 was this year's tournament chairman and did a great job. Next year Army will be in charge. The Eagles Golf Club put on a great tournament for us. The course has the latest technology with GPS receivers on every cart to provide exact yardage for every shot. Unfortunately, the carts couldn't hit the shots or read the putts for us. We will be looking forward to seeing more participants next year. BEAT ARMY! Also in the record book by the time that you read this will be the first evolution of our new social year the August luncheon at the MacDill Air Force Base Officers Club. This will also be the first outing for our new entertainment chairman Mac Clark '71, and promises to be quite an affair with music, a Navy sing along and a funniest Plebe Summer story contest. Regrettably your correspondent will be lying on a beach somewhere at the time, but I'm sure that the event will lose nothing in the telling!

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The rest of the schedule for '96-'97 is shaping up as follows; Sep 21 Fall Social Event Oct 16 Luncheon, 1200, MacDill AFB Officers Club Dec 07 Army-Navy Game Party Feb 05 Luncheon, 1200, MacDill AFB Officers Club Apr 02 Luncheon, TBD, Board Elections May/Jun USNA Appointee Dinner May Array-Navy Golf Tournament Aug 13 Luncheon, 1200, 1997-1998 Planning Session See you there.

Buck Collins '71

ter on the right (if you're northbound). All are invited and welcome.

Watch this space for information about the NAVY/ Ga Tech game on 23 November 1996. Great doings are in the planning!

Steve Frederick '72

GUAM Guam Chapter LCDR Noel M. Enriquez, USNR '84 Box 26849, GMF Bartigada, Guam 96921-6849 H; 011-671-477-4382; W: 011-671-647-9629 F; 011-671-649-8770

GEORGIA Atlanta Chapter

HAWAII

CAPT Paul D. Hurst, USN (Ret.) '62 1505 Dansford Court Marietta, GA 30062 H; 770-509-7300; Our Sumraer got off to a great start this year with the Lobster Fest, reported on in the last column, and with our monthly luncheon in June. Attendees at the latter event included; Jack Cumberland '44, Jim Ravenel '45, Jim Hatch '47, Duane Young '49, John Stark '51, Glenn Brewer '51, Fred Degeneres '53, Jim Todd '55,BobVogel '61,DickPetrucci '61,Len Ebersberger '61, Dick Fitzgerald '62, DickTash '62, Paul Hurst '62, Bdl Baker '64, Bob Snelling '65, Steve Mcdonald '65, Will Wood '66, Jim Slemenda '66, Al Jones '67, Pete Dabierti '67, Chip Joslin '69, John Hilburn '69, Tom Burbage '69, Robert Schultz '71, Ken Thomas '73, Jim Murphy '73, Dirk Mosis '73, Dave Finn '74, Gehrig Wiles '74, Pies Bruce '74, Alan Kowadla '78, Pete Joseph '84, Dale Newhart '85, Dave Pflieger '85, BradEdenfield '87, Scott Quinn '87, Dave Alexander Honorary Alumni, Glenn Ernst (Parent), Bonnie Ernst (Parent), P.J. Bruce (Ples's son). Bill Hilley (guest), Jeff Hilley (Prospective Midshipman), Diamond Foster (guest).

The focus of the luncheon was the induction of David Alexander, father of Scott Alexander '90, into the Naval Academy Alumni Association an Associate Member (This action is authorized only by the Alumni Association Board of Directors.) I was not personally in attendance and I am more disappointed about missing that particular luncheon than any other. Dave has been a meraber of this Chapter as a Naval Academy Information Officer since before I artived. If there has been a constant that I have perceived in the past four years it is the tireless commitment to this Chapter and the Naval Academy that Dave Alexander has displayed. He is actively involved in every event this Chapter sponsors and his contributions are significant and valuable. He is a great guy to have around and would have made one heckuva Mid (albeit, a relatively significant liberty risk). Having had several discussions with Dave since his induction, I believe that I am safe in saying that he is thrilled and proud of this distinct recognition, and I am just as confident in saying that the members of this chapter are equally as proud to have Dave as a fellow Alumni. Welcome aboard, Dave Alexander.

The Olympics are less than a week away as I write this, and most activities in this town are related to that event in one way or another Because of the traffic congestion and the general unavailability of folks during the Suraraer months, the July luncheon has been canceled, as was mentioned in the last column.

However, we will be back in business at Paisano's, on the third Friday of the month in August and each month thereafter, one quarter mile north of 1-285 on Roswell Road. Look for the K-Mart shopping cen-

Hawaii Chapter CAPT Harvey Gray, Jr., USN (Ret.) '52 1117 Akumu Street Kailua, HI 96734-4012 H: 808-261-9722; W; 808-423-1341

ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter CAPT CS. Bradley, USN (Ret.) '48 403 E Westminster Road Lake Forest, IL 60045-2267 H; 708-295-5269; W; 708-405-7356 See you at the next Chapter breakfast! Midland Hotel on 26 September between 0700 and 0830. Drop in any time, as it's serve-yourself buffet protocol. If you're from out of town, plan your business trips around our monthly get-togethers (#4 Thursday of each month). The Midland is in the heart of the Loop on Adams just a few steps west of LaSalle.

Mark the date now while you're thinking about itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;7 December for the Navy-Army game. This is going to be a Big Win! for the Navy football team and its second season coach. And, as always, it will be a big event for the Chicago Chapter By now, you should have a copy of our new Chapter Directory. If you haven't seen it yet, give us a call.

John G.B. Howland '64

INDIANA Indianapolis Chapter LT Thomas M. Ryan, USNR (Ret.) '80 617 Ramblin Wood Greenwood, IN 46142 H: 317-889-1103; W; 317-230-2787

KENTUCKY (SEE ALSO OHIO) Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter Richard E. Gordon '74 1222 Park Hills Drive Louisville, KY 402207 H; 502-893-7945;

INDIANA Indiana Chapter CDR John T. Haizlip, USN '72 15246 Longford Drive Granger, IN 46530 H: 219-273-2939 Shipmate, September 1996

LOUISIANA

NEBRASKA

Central New York Chapter

New Orleans Chapter

Omaha Chapter

LCDR Anthony Capasso, USNR '84 4430 Lennox Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70131 -8348 H; 504-392-5872; W: 504-392-5735

CAPT Richard E. Westcott, USN '70 911 Michael Drive Papillion, NE 68046 H: 402-593-1477; W; 402-294-2146

Edward A. Alberts '85 RR 3 Box 406A Oswego, NY 13126 H: 315-342-1930; W; 315-448-3373

MARYLAND

NEVADA

Annapolis Chapter

Las Vegas Chapter

LtCol William R. Roll, USMC (Ret.) '62 18 College Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 H; 410-268-9287

Edwin Cariton III '71 8909 Montego Bay Drive Las Vegas, NV 89117 H; 702-363-9162

Baltimore Chapter LCDR Steve G. Young, USNR '84 c/o Legg Mason 600 Washington Avenue #200 Towson, MD 21204 W; 410-821-7700;

MASSACHUSETTS Boston Chapter Peter W. Grieve '77 51 Asbury Street Topsfield, MA 01983 H; 508-887-2823; W; 800-252-1852

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NEW JERSEY Monmouth County Chapter LtCol Robert L. Vogt, USMC (Ret.) '59 50 Polly Way Middletown, NJ 07748-3189 H: 908-671 -9330; W; 908-842-8647

NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Chapter CDR James A. Dickey, USN (Ret.) '56 8523 Rio Grande Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114-1226 H: 505-897-9200; W; 505-843-6331 F: 505-843-8189

Detroit Chapter Arthur W. Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 H; 313-885-2174; W: 313-322-6452

MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapter Darrel Gonyea '61 605 West Travelers TRail Bumsville, MN 55337 H: 612-882-1112

MISSOURI Kansas City Chapter LCDR Lynn A. Thomas, USNR '83 1404 Stonecreek Drive SW Blue Springs, MO 64015-8838 H; 816-228-6766;

St. Louis Chapter CDR Rodney D. Vaught, USNR '77 132 Forest Grove Drive Glen Carbon, IL 62034 H: 618-288-0987

Thank You! Your support continues the tradition of the supporting '... those we leave behind...'

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Metro New York Chapter Robert A. Black '63 NAANY POBox 1812 New York City, NY 10185-1812 Chapter HotUne: 1-800-234-USNA; W; 212-5511437; F; 212-697-8486; E; rblack@ctc.com

NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Chapter CAPT Wayne O. Henry, USNR '67 2404 Rock Creek Drive Charlotte, NC 28226-0713 H; 704-365-1879; W; 704-373-4484

Triangle Chapter George F. Mitchell '64 4647 Edwards Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27612-4401 H; 919-571-8930;

Piedmont Triad Chapter John Anthony '60 709 Longbow Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104 H: 910-765-3804;

NEW YORK Buffalo Chapter Tom Bowman '71 Stonegate #36 270 Buffalo Road EastAurora, NY 14052 H: 716-655-0567; W: 716-687-4640 E: bba0979@buffal.dcrb.dla.mil A group of USNA Alumni and parents of Midshipmen met at Buffalo Yacht Club on 27 July, 30 July and 24 August 1996. We planned activities for the Glee Club and the Navy-Army Game.

USNA Men's Glee Club will perform at the University at Buffalo (UB) on the evening of 12 October 1996. The Glee Club will also perform at Rich Stadium and the Field House for the Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins football game on 13 December 1996. For UB tickets contact Ticketmaster @ 8525000. If you have tickets to the Miami-Bills game, give Tom a call. Otherwise contact Jeannine or Joe Yonnone @ 433-0980. One Yonnone Son is a West Point 99er the other is USNA 98er.

Navy - Notre Dame NAGG on 2 November 1996.

The Second Buffalo Navy-Army Game Gathering (NAGG 2), is at Hoak's Restaurant on December 7, 1996. Hoak's is at S-4100 Lake Shore Rd, Hamburg (Athol). Kick-off is at noon. See you there. Ed Hoak's son is at USNA until 1997. Let Tom Bowman know if you plan to attend. BEAT ARMY!!

A Western New York Service Academy Ball is on 27 December 1996. The Ball is in the Buffalo Martiott at 1340 Millersport in Amherst. For reservations contact Jeannine or Joe Yonnone @ 4330980.

The Area Coordinator for Blue & Gold Officers in Western New York is Dave Swanson at 738-6551.

Tom Bowman '71

OHIO Akron Chapter George B. Garton '59 1616PauUStt-eet Canal Fulton, OH 44614-9333 H: 216-854-3501; W: 216-794-9770

Cincinnati/Northern KY Chapter CAPT D.R. Freese, USNRR '63 3092 Arbor Lane Edgewood, KY 41017-2355 H: 606-331-0449

Cleveland Chapter CAPT A.O. Rule HI, USNR (Ret.) 'SO 68 Water Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022-3148 H: 216-247-4379

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter CAPT Roy O. Girod, SC, USN (Ret.) '53 1505 Rarablewood Avenue Colurabus, OH 43235-7326 H; 614-451-3696;

Kitty Hawk Chapter (inactive POC only) James M. Gallagher '57 294 Cherry Drive Centreville, OH 45459 H: 513-433-1977

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Toledo Chapter Thomas R. Case '61 3918 Woodhurst Avenue Toledo, OH 43614-3309 H; 419-382-0820;

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Chapter CAPT Charies C. Coley, USN (Ret.) '34 411 NW 14th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3510 H; 405-235-0234;

Philadelphia Chapter Luncheons Sept 4 1200 Chart House, Penns Landing, PA Oct 2 1200 Red Lobster, Cherry Hill, NJ Nov 6 1200 The Pub, Conshohocken, PA Dec 4 1200 Chart House, Penns Landing, PA Jan 8 1200 Red Lobster, Cherty Hill, NJ Future Center City luncheons will be held at the Chart House in Penns Landing with the West Point Alumni. The Chart House luncheon will be $22 per person paid at the door The other luncheons will be individually billed. If you plan to attend the monthly

USNAAA Luncheon, contact Paul James '81 at 610828-0545 for table reservation planning. This is an informal lunch to renew friendships and tell sea stories.

Job Networking The Philadelphia West Point alumni meet at 1200 on the first Wednesday of every month. The lunch is at the Chart House in Penns Landing. West Point would like USNAAlumni to network job opportunities with their group. They have had great success to date; 71 job placements in three years. The lunch is

OREGON Greater Portland Chapter Jack E. Kohl, Jr. '65 471 SW Riverbend Drive West Linn, OR 97068-9416 H: 503-655-4205;

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter Rob Bender '73 45 Grove Avenue Hourtown, PA 19030 H; 215-836-7652; The Second Annual Air Show and Pool Party was attended by over 50 Alumni, parents and family (and one West Point family). The event included a variety of fighter aircraft flying over the pool, including the Stealth bomber. Sea stories were plentiful and many new friends were made. The children of the Alumni started a Pen Pal club and can't wait till next years pool party on Father's Day week-end. The children practiced their volleyball skills during the 15minute hourly adult swim in preparation for a parents versus the children corapetition. However, the parents decided to default the volleyball charapionship to the children which starts the annual event at 0-1 for the parents.

Upcoming events planned for the Philadelphia Chapter: Oct 2 1800 Business Network Mtg. Oct 5 1300 USNA Homecoming Oct 10 1200 Navy Day Luncheon Oct 12 1200 Navy Day Regatta Dec 6 1900 Army-Navy Dance Dec 7 1300 Navy Beats Army The above events and others are in the planning stages and will be proceeded by a notice if you are on the curtent USNAAA of Philadelphia mailing list.

Any member wishing to chair an event or help run an event can contact Rob Bender '73 at 215-8367652. Annual dues for the mailing list are $15. You also receive a 1996 Directory of the Philadelphia Chapter. Mail your check for $15 payable to "USNAAA of Philadelphia" addressed to Mike DeLorey '70, 505 S. Lenola Road, Suite 211, NJ 08057.

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$22 paid at the door. Call Julian Toneatto to reserve a seat, 609-573-9797.

Business Network Meeting The Chapter is organizing a Business Card Exchange program. The first meeting will be held 2 October 1996 at Willow Grove Naval Air Station.

Anyone with suggestions and/or interested in helping getting the program up and running can call Al Davey '67 at 215-368-7700 or Rob Bender '73 at 215-836-7652.

Southeastern PA Parent's Association The Class of '97 Firstie Parents' Weekend is scheduled 20-22 September 1996. The SPAA group seating for the ARMY-NAVY Garae in Philadelphia on 12/7/96 is section 704. Congratulations to ENS Chad BoUmann '96, Trident Scholar who received a scholarship to MIT; ENS Robert Alpigini '96 who received the Callow Crew Award; and ENS Thomas Grady '96 who received the Wilson Soccer Trophy.

Other events are planned throughout the year. Parents of Alurani are welcomed to contact the Parent's Association President, Peggy Thomas ('91 & '96) at 215-836-7493 or Association Editor, Joe Bartish ('93) at 609-722-4182. New officer's were elected and will be announced next month.

Blue & Gold Officers Anyone interested in becoming a Blue & Gold Officer can contact Don McRae in PA at 610-4499674 or Al Burt in NJ at 609-387-9202.

Philadelphia Chapter news input for the Shipmate should be mailed to Paul H. James '81, 206 E. 4th Avenue, Suite #4, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1983.

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Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court Munysville, PA 15668-1045 H: 412-325-4281; W; 412-434-8682

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter COMO Carios Agustin PN '60 22 Muelle de San Francisco Suite 100, South Harbor Manila 1018, Philippines N/A H: 632-801-9320; W: 632-530-0875 ADM Virgil Hill '61 recipient of the Shipmate of the Year F: 632-530-1199 Award

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CAPT James M. Conway, USN (Ret) '55 50 Ayrault Street Newport, RI 02840-2728 H; 401-847-5039;

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Chapter CAPT Richard A. Dall Mura, USN (Ret.) '51 839 Bridgepoint Road Mount Pleasant, SC 229464-2849 H; 803-884-3896 Our April meeting flyer began with the statement that it would not be a meeting but a celebration. Indeed, it was just that! Max Hill '51, deservedly proud owner, graciously invited us to Middleburg Plantation. Thisriceplantation has the oldest standing home

in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Max considers himself it's caretaker and no one could do it better. Over 150 members and friends attended a great picnic with all the trimmings. The outing was highlighted with a guided tour of the home and a historical presentation by Max. We thank Max and his wife, Jane, for opening this beautiful plantation to our Chapter. We all had a wonderful afternoon.

In a raffle drawing at the picnic, Patrick Morrissey '86, was the winner of a full year of luncheons as the guest of our Chapter.

We held our last meeting in May at the Acropolis Restaurant. I did not attend but was told that it was very interesting. In light of the "happenings" at the Academy, an open fomm discussion was utilized as to what's going on up there. Ed Newbegin '55, attended the trustee meeting in Annapolis and gave a brief on that meeting to kick off the discussion.

Thanks to Don Lovell '53,1 can give the attendance: Audley McCain '43, Bill Wright '49, Dick Dalla Mura '51, Max Hill '51, Don Lovell '53, Fuzzy Knight '53, Jim Taylor '54, Bill Holtz '54, Ed Newbegin '55, Don Lovelace '55, Jack Sutton '58, Jim Kenney '58, Bob Giuffreda '61, Joe Garaboa '62, Larry Fulton '62, Jira Welsch '67, Jira Beltz '73, Hany Gregorie '79, Mike Huggins '85, Joe Coen '85 and our always invited and welcome guests.

Our first meeting this Fall will be 20 September at the Acropolis Restaurant unless you hear otherwise.

I urge you all to send in your membership ASAP. If you have read this column you know that our Chapter is off and running and we're having some great times. Our '96-'97 social bag isfillingup with stimulating luncheons, Army/Navy game party. Army/ Navy golf tournament, Christmas party and maybe another Spring Fling. Join the Chapter now. As our social activities continue to increase in numbers, it may become necessary to limit them to members and their guests only. Get that invoice into Don Lovell '53 or call him at 803-556-6350.

I hope you're having a great Suramer BEAT ARMY! Ron Baker '57

Palmetto Chapter LCDR Thomas E. Courtney, Jr. JAGC USN'81 306 Pelham Falls Drive Greer, SC 29654-7204 W: 864-240-5651

South Carolina/Low Country Chapter CDR Henry A. Morgan, Jr., USN (Ret.) '59 36 Wexford Club Drive Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 H; 803-686-2917

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Chapter VADM Ronald M. Eytchison, USN (Ret.) '58 11 Prentice Lane Signal Mountain, TN 37377 H; 615-886-2823

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Knoxville Chapter CAPT WiUiam O. Rentz, USN (Ret.) '55 270 Cedar Brook Lane Kingston, TN 37763-9317 H: 615-376-1468; W; 615-574-9864 F: 615-574-5086

Memphis Chapter CAPT Walter C. Nix, USN (Ret.) '54 3758 South Lakewood Drive Memphis, TN 38128-4311 H: 901-386-8258

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. Ohlinger, USN (Ret.) '69 880 Lakemont Drive Nashville, TN 37720 H; 615-370-1441; W: 615-371-8596

TEXAS North Texas Chapter LT Douglas A. Jones, USN '88 5534 Monticello Avenue Dallas, TX 75206-6602 H; 214-823-5953

South Texas Chapter Roger E. Hopkins '62 POBox 311007 New Braunfels, TX 78131 -1473 H; 512-620-7748; W; 512-344-5581

TEXAS Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Rich Bulger '69 6011 Ancient Oaks Drive Humble, TX 77346 H; 713-852-5222; W; 713-230-6527 June The Chapter held a seated dinner at Brennans Restaurant on 21 June. All Alumni, Parents Club Members, Blue & Gold Officers, and spouses or guests were invited to join us. The guest speaker, from USNA, was Col Dave Vetter, USMC '67. Col Vetter is the Academy's Character Development Officer. His remarks were very interesting and timely.

We started the evening with refreshments, followed by a seated dinner, and then Col Vetter spoke to the group. There were many questions and the informal discussions continued for some time after the program ended. We were very pleased that so many Parents Club members joined us.

There are several people who deserve special thanks for making the evening so enjoyable: Peter Van Derlofske '68 handled the artangements with the restaurant, Hugh Mauldin '70 notified the Parents Club merabership that they were most welcome, Rob Brown '65, Rich Bulger '69, and Lynn Wegner '65 did a great deal of telephone work to notify shipmates. Tom Wojciechowski '69 and Mary Rockett were tasked with getting a good count of expected attendees, collecting the checks, and getting the name tags made, etc. Sincere thanks to them allâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;plus, anyone else who I may have left out!!

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others)attended our 21 June dinner; Gloria and Rip Taylor 'S3, Patiicia and Kent Drummond '55, Trudi and Carl Peterson '55, Patty Kipatrick and Jerry McGaugh '57, Marbeth and Tom Paidsen '60, Gina and Neil Block '61, Glenda and Roy Newton '62, Beverly Lewis and Tony Bread '63, Lynne and Erik Woods '64, Kay and Rob Brown '65, Candice and Walter Fritschner '65, Dottie and Ed Hopak '65, Paul Marshall '65, Sally and Greg Mather '65, Lynn Wegner '65, Dave Vetter '67, Hal Dantone '68, Sandy and Ron Lemon '68, Francoise and Peter Van Deriofske '68, Jim Baab '69, Gillian and Richard Bulger '69, Diane and John Gates '69, Tom Wojciechowski '69 and Mary Rockett, Marian and Hugh Mauldin '70, Felice and Ed Klein '72, Char and John Curtiss '74, Pamela and Steve Plaisance '81, Donna and Tim Rebhorn '83, Mike Wimer '94, Matt Ligon '98, Brad Davis '99, Tommy Allosso '00, and Jeremy Shamblee '00.

June dinner meeting attendees (Parents Club) The following parents and friends of USNA attended our 21 June dinner; Jira and Ann Allosso, Louis and Karen Becerta, David and Joan Bessraan, Ben and Kay Davis, David and Rosa Dye, Ken and Missy Edgerton, Mickey and Wilma Kahn, Tony and Ellen Kindred, John and Ella Kintzley, BJ and Randy Lankford, Elaine Ligon-Tucker, David and Joan Limbert, Herbert Schwartz and Joan Martin, George and Nancy McClune, Stephen and Sandra Noser, Art and Mary Pederson, Joleen P. Reynolds, Norman and Sally Reynolds, Greg and Rita Schindler-Trachta, Ron and Debbie Thomas, George and Marene Tompkins, Billy and Sheila Vaughn, Franklin and Essis Westmoreland, and Ralph and Marsha Wimer.

Chapter News Bruce Hargus '73 was transferted by his company. Air Products & Chemicals, to Allentown, PA. ... I think Kent Drummond '55 was a first-time attendeeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we welcome him to the Chapter ... As reported lastraonth,Anthony Spinier '91 and his wife, Dana, are starting a civilian career as they relocate in Houston (Galveston) from Bremerton, WA. Business Breakfasts Several of our USNA Shipmates are members of The Academy Association (a Houston-based business network group consisting of graduates from Annapolis, West Point, and the Air Force Academy).

Our breakfast meetings are every Tuesday morning (7:15 a.m.) at the Metropolitan Racquet Club. Visitors are always welcome!! If you're interested, please call Ed Klein '72 (713-750-8868) or Bart Jealous '65(713-655-1440).

Chapter Meetings Chapter Meetings are held on the first Friday of every month at Brennans Restaurant (11:30 am refreshments and noon to 1 ;00 PM lunch). The exceptions to the first Friday schedule are July and August (no meetings due to vacations). Brennans (3300 Smith St.) offers a premiere luncheon (only $15) at a downtown location that is easily accessible to most Houstonians. Please join us!! Call Rich Bulger '69 (713-852-5222) or Peter Van Derlofske '68 (713690-9898) for more information or to get on our mailing list.

Ed Klein '72

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UTAH/IDAHO/MONTANA Beehive Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter H. Keith Haines II '68 1700 North Hickory Lane Provo, UT 84604 H; 801-373-5856 OR James R. Clark '66 5860 Holliday Boulevard Sah Lake City, UT 84121-1512 H; 801-340-7183

VIRGINIA Hampton Roads Chapter David G. Paddock '77 3833 Prince Andrew Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23452-3912 H; 804-340-4222; W; 804-468-7711 Chapter News The Board of Directors convened its quarterly meeting at Breezy Point on 6 June 1996. Besides conducting the routine business of the Chapter, a number of interesting items were discussed. Tom Parsons '49, our National Trustee, provided a report from the recent annual meeting of the Alumni Association Board of Trustees.

Also, Tom informed us that both the Washington Post and Baltimore Sun have full-time reporters posted in Annapolis. This attests to the news media's "interest" in events at the Academy; one can draw one's own conclusions about the type of stories being sought by these "reporters."

As an aside, the Board approved a motion to post a letter to Admiral Larson, commending him for his leadership and actions during this period of adversity at the Academy. Dave Paddock provided a report following the meeting of Chapter Presidents.

He noted that support provided to local chapters by the national staff is improving. Of interest is the goal of giving local Chapters advance notice of Academy related events which are scheduled in their respective areas. Glee Club concerts, sports competitions, etc., which will enable us to attend these events and show our support for the School. Such events in the Tidewater area will probably be promulgated via individual flyers posted via the mail.

Finally, the Board appointed Laura Lee '88, the Public Relations Officer for our Chapter. She was instrumental in organizing the recent Happy Hour Membership outings and artanging for press coverage of the Plebe Recognition Dinner. Her duties will include ensuring the word about Chapter events gets out in the local press and other news media.

Schedule of Events 21 Aug Business Breakfast Topic: TBD 05 Sept Board of Directors Meeting; Breezy Point 18 Sept Business Breakfast Topic; Small Business Retirement Plans 21 Sept Navy vs. SMU Bus Trip (TBD) 25 Sept Golf Day; NAB Littie Creek 16 Oct Business Breakfast Topic: Marketing Your Genius 19 Oct Autumn Dinner Dance (Black tie/Mess Dress) Annual Election of Officers; Venue TBD 20 Nov Business Breakfast Topic; Mediation - Employer/Employee 05 Dec Board of Directors Meeting; Breezy Point 07 Dec Army/Navy Game; Breezy Point 11 Dec Business Breakfast

Business Breakfast Our Chapter sponsored monthly event continues to be a well attended session; 68 attendees in June.

During that particular meeting, two representatives from area engineering recmiting firms were on-hand in search of engineers (EDOs, Nukes, even CECs) needed by Newport News Shipyard in anticipation of a refueling overhaul of a C VN, scheduled to commence this Autumn. Check the listings in the SABRD for points-of-contact with Newport News Shipyard for the gouge about employment opportunities.

Another opportunity also exits. A number of local defense contractors are actively seeking officers with maritime warfare, C4I and computer simulation experience. In an era of declining funds for Fleet and field exercises, simulation-based war-gaming and tactics development is the name of the game. The Business Breakfast is the venue in which you can link-up with Alums who are seeking or know of such open positions. For you small business owners and financial advisors, the September Business Breakfast will be of particular interest. Terty Kelley, of the Colonial Mutual Funds Company, will present a concise review of Small Business Retirement Plans.

This is an area full of vast financial opportunities for yourselves or your clients. In a related area, the November breakfast will provide some insight into the use of mediation with regards employer/employee disagreements. As always, the Breakfast meeting is founded on the concept of meeting people, selling yourself and establishing a network of contacts to further your business or yourself Personal Notes We seek stories (sea stories as well) and anecdotes about our Chapter members to publish in this Newsletter, the goal of which is to share a humorous event or odd happenstance in our lives with our Chapter members. Please forward such stories to the Chapter Secretary, Jerry Rudd '74. As an example of such anecdotes we seek, Jerry's brother-in-law, Dick Raaz '67, ran Bob Byles '69 through his Plebe Year in the 23rd Company. Thirty years later finds Rich Zino '67, Raaz's roomraate, to be Bob's client. Such is the close nature of our lives at the Academy, the Fleet and beyond. Don't bilge your Classmates, but do pass on a good sea story for all of us to enjoy.

The Hampton Roads Chapter is on the move... sign on with us!

Jerry A. Rudd '74

'60, Secretary; and CAPT Brad Granum '51, Treasurer. Alurani and guests who attended this kickoff meeting are as follows: Elizabeth Orem '22; Carolyn Irvin '27; Lib and Howard Bierer '33; Rachael Hobbs '34; Ellie and Allen Register '39; Helen and John LaCouture '40; Nancy and Bob Searle '41; Peggy and Bill Kirkland '43; Dick Berquist '43; Lillian Cox '43; Betty and Ed Stock '44; Betty and Ed Taylor '44; Joseph Patterson '44; Roie and Fred Gore '45; Teddy and Ozzie Dale '45; Bernice and Louis Junod '46; Virginia Davis and W. T. Pate '47; Jeanne and Bill Porter '47; Jane and Bob Fellowes '49; Joanne and Bill Roos '49; Beverly and Jack Koach '49; Jean and Brad Granum '51; Fred Smith '52; Doris and Jim Connolly '53; Joan and Allen Dunaway '53; Lynn and Dick Murphy '54; Jack Wildman '54; Mary Kay and Buster Bilyeu '54 Patricia and Basil Gray '54; Peg and Dick Swanenburg '56; Perry Stone '56; Darlene Layer '57; Barbara and Hank Converse '57; Shelia and Charlie Noll '57; Ellen and Tom Hassler '59; Mary Lou and Bailey Yeager '59; Jan and Ron Brandquist '60; Yvonne and Allen Whitaker '60; Bob Osmon '60; Tim '80 and Sharon '81 Dishart; Sylvia Saba '82/83; Chen and Terry Emmert '88.

Ron Brandquist was the guest speaker giving all of us the "Other side of the Story," interspersing his talk with seriousness and humor, letting us all know that while there are problems as there has always been, it certainly is not a time for hand wringing and doomsday thinking. There are also many,raanyright things happening at the Academy and we have to be aware that the notorious few are getting the headlines. At the end of the evening, CAPT Brandquist was presented with a framed block of Naval Academy stamps as a memento for helping us start up our new chapter. Also honored with a similar plaque was Bill Kirkland '43, who was the prime mover in getting the creation of the Williamsburg Chapter started.

The Chapter hopes to hold a variety of activities with meetings scheduled about every other month.

Mailouts will notify paid members of the next event.

Also watch this column for announcements or contact Bob Osmon, Secretary, 804-874-6603.

Bob Osmon '60

Richmond Chapter Chuck Stevens '73 6113 Treybum Way Glen Allen, VA 23060 H; 804-360-1804

Williamsburg Chapter CAPT Perry Stone '56 1937 Miln House Road Williamsburg, VA 23185 H: 804-258-5415 On Thursday, 29 June the forming Williamsburg Chapter held its founding meeting at the Two Rivers Country Club at Governor s Land. With a beautiful view of the sun setting over the expansive James River, the new chapter officers were officially installed. More than 75 members and guests voted unanimously for the slate proposed by Allen Register '40 thereby creating the newest chapter in the rapidly expanding network of USNA grads who will share both camaraderie and opportunities with fellow Alumni. The new officers undertaking this task are CAPT Perry Stone '56, President; Allen Whitaker '60, Vice President; CAPT Bob Osmon

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Thank You! Your support to the Annual Fund allows us to provide USNA with needed funds to maintain "Excellence without Arrogance!"

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Please note time change for the Homecoming Game 1996 in "On the Horizon" in the front of this issue.

Thank You! Your support built a first class Baseball Clubhouse.

New Officers for Newly Established Williamsburg Chapter (Left to Right): Bob Osmon '60, Chapter Secretary; Perry Stong '56, Chapter President; Ron Brandquist '60; Brad Granum '51, Chapter Treasurer; and Al Whitaker '60, Chapter Vice President.

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WASHINGTON Puget Sound Chapter

WASHINGTON, DC AREA Greater Washington Chapter

WISCONSIN Wisconsin Chapter

C. Lee Harshfield '53 2301 FairviewAveE#316 Seattle, WA 98102-3361 H; 206-329-2423

LtCol Donald L. Evans, USMC (Ret.) '61 5612 Marble Arch Way Alexandria, VA 22310-4036 H; 703-922-6369

Winston C. Williams '46 13350 West Bluemound Rd #2 Elm Grove, WI 53122-2538 H; 414-782-6645; W: 414-782-9410

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"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them."

Lawrence Binyon, 1914

Andrews, Haven Washburn '33 LT, USN (Ret.), 1 July 1996 Archer, Stephen Morris '32 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 31 July 1996 Ball, Andrew John '41, 16 June 1996 Beasley, Charles Jahns '57 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 14 May 1996 Blake, Gerald Arthur '58 Col, USAF (Ret.), 20 June 1996 Block, Peter Fitzgibbon '50 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 27 May 1996 Breen, Matthew Joseph '51 LCDR, USN (Ret.), 16 July 1996 Brockett, William Alden Jr '62, 15 June 1996 Brown, Patrick Joseph '67 CDR, USNR, 3 August 1996 Cannon, Matthew Mark '57 Maj, USAF (Ret.), 21 May 1996 Clark, Francis Edward '37 CDR, USN (Ret.), 9 June 1996 Conlin, Thomas Patrick '51 Brig Gen, USAF (Ret.), 7 August 1996

Cook, Richard Donald '56 CDR, USN (Ret.), 21 April 1981 D e u t e r m a n n , Harold Thomas '27 VADM, USN (Ret.), 30 June 1996 Duke, Owen Eugene III '87 Capt, USMC, 15 July 1996 Dybdal, Victor Asle '38 RADM, USN (Ret.), 4 August 1996 Farmer, Harry Colfax '46 LCDR, USN (Ret.), 26 May 1996 Foster, John Golden Jr '26 RADM, USN (Ret.), 21 July 1996 Fuchs, Joseph Paul '34 LtCol, USMC (Ret), 18 May 1996 Garrison, Charles Henry Jr '56 CDR, USN (Ret.), 22 December 1995 Gauldin, Homer Cecil Jr '51, 26 July 1996 Goudie, Gene '44 CDR, USN (Ret.), 29 July 1996 Hall, James Nelson '53 CDR, USN (Ret.), 31 July 1996

Hamilton, Walter Scott '52 CDR, USN (Ret.), 7 July 1996 Havard, Valery Jr '26 RADM, USN (Ret.), 11 July 1996 Hoffman, Robert Crow '38 CAPT, USNR (Ret.), 12 May 1996 Jones, Lafayette Jackson '30 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 9 January 1996 Kerr, Algernon Hubbard Jr '43 CDR, USN (Ret.), 27 April 1996 Lewis, Porter '32 RADM, USN (Ret.), 25 June 1996 Lieber, James Claxton '44 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 24 July 1996 Lochner, Raymond D '48 LCDR, USN (Ret.), 14 August 1996 Lowry, James Joseph '44 CDR,, USN (Ret.), 9 June 1996 Lull, Edward Earle '28 CAPT, USNR (Ret.), 24 September 1995 MacKellar, Forrest Burnell '43, 13 April 1996

HAROLD THOMAS DEUTERMANN '27 Vice Admiral Harold T. Deutermann, USN (Ret.) passed away after a long illness on 30 June 1996 in San Diego, California.

He was 92 years of age.

Interment at the Naval Academy cemetery with military honors is planned for October of this year.

Born in New York on 8 October 1903, Admiral Deutermann grew up in White Plains, NY, before entering the Naval Academy with the Class of 1927. Upon graduation he served at sea in RICHMOND, a unit of the Scouting Force. After training at the Naval Torpedo Station 1929, and prelirainary fight training, he returned to sea duty as Chief Engineer in HUMPHREYS. From 1931 to 1933,he was Chief Engineer and Torpedo Officer in S.MITH THOMPSON of Destroyer Squadron 15, US Asiatic Fleet. He remained on the Asiatic Station frora 1933-1934, serving as the Gunnery Officer in HOUSTON.

COMDESDIV 132 he took part in the Gualdalcanal Campaign, operations of Task Force 38 and 58 in the campaigns of Tarawa, the Marshalls, the Marianas, the Philippine Islands, and Okinawa. During the Okinawa Campaign he held the concurtent post of Chief of Staff and Operations Officer for the Radar Picket Screen during the kamikaze campaigns.

For his service in the Pacific during WWII, he was awarded the Bronze Star, the Silver Star, and two Legions of Merit.

After the cessation of hostilities, he participated in the demobilization and occupation of Japan as Commander Destroyer Squadron 50. He returned to the United States in early 1946 as Commanding Officer of the Recruit Training Command at Bainbridge, MD. He attended the Naval War College in 1948, and then was assigned as Senior Naval Advisor in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for two years. In 1950, two months before the outbreak of Korea, he became the Assistant Director of Fleet Operations in the Office of the CNO. In 1952 he assumed command of ROANOKE for one year, and then returned to OpNav as Assistant Director of the Material Division before being selected for rear admiral in 1955.

His first flag assignment was as Deputy Commandant of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington. He became Coraraander Destroyer Flotilla TWO in 1957, and then was ordered to the post of Coraraander, Naval Reserve Training Command, Omaha, Nebraska. On 2 January 1960, he was proraoted to vice adrairal and assumed command of the US Second Fleet and the NATO Striking Fleet Atlantic. In 1961, he became Chief of Staff to NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic; and in 1963, he returned to New York, assigned to the triple-hatted post of Coraraander Eastern Sea Frontier, Commander Atlantic Reserve Fleet, and US Naval Representative of the US Delegation to the United Nations Military Staff Committee.

He retired from active duty in 1965 and went to Melrose, FL, where he taught mathematics at the University of Florida in G a i n e s v i l l e . The Deutermann's later moved to San Diego, CA, where his wife of 64 years still resides. Admiral Deutermann is survived by two sisters, his wife, Dorothy, three sons, David '56, Peter '63, and Stephen, and seven grandchildren, two of whom are Naval officers.

Returning to the Naval Academy in late 1934, he attended post-graduate school in Naval Engineering, and then was ordered to PRESTON as Chief Engineer. After a four year tour with the battle force, he reported in December 1940, to the Naval Shipyard, Boston, MA, for a year's duty ashore in the Production and Planning Department.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was ordered to Pacific Fleet duty as Chief Engineer in SAN JUAN. In August 1943, he commissioned and assumed command of COGSWELL, and remained in command of that ship until November 1944, when he became C o m m a n d e r D e s t r o y e r Division 132. As

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CHARLES DONALD GRIFFIN '27 Admiral Charles Donald Griffin, USN (Ret.) died on 13 June 1996 at Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, NH, near his summer home at Bald Peak Colony Club after suffering a severe heart attack on the golf course.

Funeral services were scheduled to be c o n d u c t e d at the Chapel at Ft. Myer, followed by interraent at the National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Born in Philadelphia, he moved to Washington, DC, at an early age and received his early education there, graduating from Central High School in 1923.

He was appointed to the Naval Academy frora the state of Indiana to graduate with the Class of 1927.

On graduation, he served successively: in FLORIDA and in COGHLAN, prior to flight instruction at NAS Pensacola where he won his Wings as a Naval aviator. He then served with the aviation unit in CHEATER. He was commended incident to this duty by the SecNav for excellence in gunnery; thence to a tour at NAS Pensacola and then to the Navy Postgraduate School at Annapolis. This was followed by

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a course at the University of Michigan where he was awarded an MA degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

Subsequent duties included staff assignments ashore and afloat in Atlantic and Pacific Commands.

Major assignments at sea were as CO of CROATAN, ORISKANY, ComCarDiv 4 and Commander US 7th Fleet. Other duties included assignment to: Joint War Plans Committee of the JCS; Special Assistant to the Chairman of the JCS Director of the Navy Strategic Plans Division and DCNO for Fleet Operations and Readiness.

Frora March 1960 to October 1961, he served as Commander 7th Fleet operating in the western Pacific and from June 1963 to 1965 he was CinC Naval Forces Europe and Eastern Atlantic (CINCNELM) with headquarters in London; and frora 1965 to 1968, he was CinC Allied Forces Southem Europe with headquarters in Naples, Italy. He retired from active duty 1 Febmary 1968.

Admiral Griffin's personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) for "exceptional meritorious service as DCNO for Operations and Readiness from December '61 to June ' 6 3 . . . " A gold star in lieu of a second DSM for "exceptional meritorious service as CinC Allied Forces Southern Europe during periods of unrest, conflict and heightened tensions..."

A Bronze Star Medal for "meritorious achievement as Air Officer ESSEX in the Pacific war area..."

A Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) YORKTOWN "for extraordinary heroism in action against enemy forces..."

PUC YORKTOWN "for participation in the occupation of the Marshall Islands ... and raids on Truk and the Marianas..."

He was entitled to the following area and campaign medals; American Defense, Fleet clasp; American Campaign; Asiatic Pacific with silver star (5 engagements); World War II Victory; Navy Occupation Service; National Defense Service; Korean Service and UN Service.

His foreign decorations included: Medal of Pao Ting (China); Order of the Double Rays of the Rising Sun (Japan); Philippine Legion of Honor Commander and the Order of Merit Taeguk with silver star (Korea).

His survivors include: his wife, Marion Hopkins Schaefer Griffin of Washington, DC; two children from his first marriage, Linda Louise Williamson of Duluth, GA, and his son, LCDR Charles D. Griffin '62 of San Diego; nine grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.

His first wife, Camilla Yvonne Ganteaume died in 1963.

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We must welcome the future, remembering that soon it will be the past; aind we must respect the past, knowing that once it was aJl that was humanly possible.

- George Santayetna

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JOSEPH BENEDICT MAHER '27 Rear Admiral Joseph Benedict Maher, USN (Ret.) died at Meridian Nursing Center, Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD, on 10 June 1996. Mass of Christian Burial services was conducted at the Naval Academy Chapel followed by burial at the Naval Academy Cemetery with full military honors.

Born and reared in New Haven, Connecticut, he received his early education there and graduated from Milford, CT, High School in 1921. He enlisted in the Navy and after attending the Naval Academy Preparatory School entered the Naval Academy to graduate with the Class of 1927.

On graduation, he served in the US Asiatic Fleet in: RICHMOND and PITTSBURGH and the STEWART. He

was at Kinkiang, China, during a period of anti-foreign activity by Chinese Comraunist armies.

He retumed to the US in 1931 and served successively: in NOA; aviation instruction at Pensacola; TRENTON and GILMER. He was Engineer Officer of

GILMER when that ship won the "E" for engineering excellence in the scouting force competition. Subsequent assignraents included: the general line course at the PG School, Annapolis, MD; First Naval District; CHAUMONT; MARYLAND; and as assistant Professor of Naval Science and Tactics at Yale University.

At the beginning of US involveraent in World War II, he was assigned as CO of STANSBURY, operating with Adantic convoys and participating in the invasion of Casa Blanca. He was commended by the CinC US Atlantic Fleet for "cartying out all assignments in an excellent manner under trying conditions in combat."

In January 1943 he fleeted up to command a new destroyer. WATTS BROWNSON joined the action in the Southwest Pacific. BROWNSON was sunk as the result of enemy aircraft attacks incident to amphibious landings at Cape Glouster.

Returning to the US, then CDR Maher fitted out and assumed command of WATTS and rejoined actions in the Western Pacific. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat "V" for "contributing to the success of bombardments at Matsuwa, Suribacha, Paramushira Island..." In February 1945 he assumed command of DesDiv 92, participating in actions at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He was awarded the Navy Cross for skillfully deploying the ships under his command to fight off Japanese aircraft and suicide bombers ... courageous and steadfast he continued brilliant tactics ... contributing to the success of his unit."

Post World War II assignments included a two year tour in the Office of the CNO; the Receiving Station, Washington, DC; command of fleet oiler ALLAGASH and the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC. From September 1953 to the summer of 1956 he was assigned as meraber of the Military Agency for Standardization, London; then, after a years tour at the 3rd Naval District HQ, New York, he retired from active duty with the rank of Rear Admiral.

In addition to the personal decorations indicated above RADM Maher was entided to the following area, campaign and service medals; Yangtze China Service; American Defense with Fleet Clasp; American Campaign; European African-Middle East with star; World War II Victory Navy Occupation with Asia Clasp and National Defense.

After retiring from the Navy, RADM Maher was

employed as a contract Administiator for Raytheon in Washington, DC and environs; and for ten years as Vice-president of Maher Distributors, Frederick, MD. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Helen Giambattista Maher, and two grandsons, Patrick Joseph and Robert Daniel, His wife, Ruth Elizabeth Batchelder; his son, John and daughter Joan pre-deceased him.

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CHARLES OTTO TRIEBEL '29 "And the Peoria paper breaks out with my picture, right there big as life, and they sold a hundred extra copies that day." Midshipman 3/C Chuck Triebel offered this information to his Classmates after returning back to the Naval Academy in 1926 from his first leave. As quoted in the 1929 Lucky Bag, "A cheerful and willing worker, never failing to see a spark of humor in most anything, Chuck cannot help but be an ideal comrade and friend to all those with whom he comes in contact." This early observation proved prophetic.

Rear Admiral Charles O. Triebel died 10 March 1996, at the age of 87 after a brief illness. He was inurned beside his beloved wife Josephine, at the Naval Academy Columbarium with full military honors on 15 March. He was born in Peoria, Illinois, on 17 November 1907, and entered the Naval Academy in 1925. A truly distinguished 37-year career followed and as Chuck stated with his characteristic humor, "I enjoyed almost every minute of it!"

After graduation he reported to NEW YORK for two years and then entered submarine school in New London, CT. Tours followed in the cramped, sweaty "pigboats," S-257, S- 18 and S-22, based in Pearl Harbor. Though small and limited in range, these older boats and dedicated crews were to prove their worth in the War after 7 December 1941. A tour as Assistant Superintendent of Constmction at the Electric Boat Company, Groton, in 1935 saw him play a major role in outfitting SHARK, first of the modem fleet-type submarines. In August 1938 he joined the Asiatic Fleet where he comraanded the S-41 out of Manila and China. He was the youngest coraraanding officer of a combatant US Navy ship at that time.

While on the China station, his first son was born in Tsingtao. The German delivery doctor assured Jo Triebel not to worry about the Japanese advancing south through Manchuria, as "Germany will stop them."

In January 1941, (then) Lieutenant Commander Triebel was ordered to bring the S-15 out of mothballs in Philadelphia. He wrote, "after almost sinking on our first test dive in the Delaware River, spent the hardest year and a half in my Naval career servicing British and American destroyers until the War started, then guarding the Panama Canal against the Japanese until the Battle of Midway." In Panama, his second son arrived and following the Battle of Midway in June 1942, he was ordered to Portsmoudi, New Hampshire, to fit out, commission, and command NOOK.

In eariy 1943, having been promoted to Coraraander, he began the first of his five extremely successful War Patrols in the Pacific, North China, and Yellow Seas窶馬ever bringing home a torpedo. During the second patrol, on a black, rainy night of 4 July 1943, SNOOK located a convoy of eight Japanese ships about 120 miles off the China coast in the Yellow Sea. Author Clay Blair, Jr. described the aggressive attack in his acclaimed WWII submarine book Silent Victory: "In an epic three-hour night surface battle, Triebel got into the middle of the convoy and fired a total of nineteen torpedoes. Deciding that one of the ships was an aircraft cartier, he fired six tor-

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pedoes at it and saw hits. He believed it sank." Two ships later were confirmed sunk and one large tanker (identified by code breakers as the "carrier") was crippled in this non-stop action that had SNOOK evading persistent enemy gun fire while maneuvering for torpedo attacks. The Commander Submarine Squadron Fourteen, in his classified report to Vice Admiral Lockwood, J r , stated that "the series of attacks carried out on the convoy of the Fourth of July are very remarkable." He recommended, "that the detailed account of this running battle, with the excellent track chart furnished by SNOOK, be furnished [to the Attack Simulator Unit in Pearl Harbor] to be carefully studied by all Commanding Officers and Prospective Commanding Officers during their training period." Adrairal Lockwood concurted. After the patrol, the Navy's highest combat medal, the Navy Cross, was awarded to Commander Triebel "For extraordinary heroism and outstanding devotion to duty as Commanding Officer of a submarine ..." This was the first of three Navy Crosses and two Silver Stars awarded to him for extraordinary heroism and valor in combat.

In Theodore Roscoe's official United States Submarine Operation in World War II, Chuck Triebel is described as "one of the aces of the Submarine Service," who had "an outstanding war career." He numbered ninth among the top 75 skippers for number of confirmed ships sunk, and SNOOK was in the top ten submarines by total tonnage of ships sunk. Despite these successes, he (along with virtually all COs) had often been fmstrated in the heat of battle by defective torpedoes. He made official complaints specifying problems, including a letter via the chain of command to the Secretary of the Navy. Admiral Lockwood "had stopped the letter at his desk, but later used it to advantage in private showings," according to Blair in Silent Victory. "I practically accused the Bureau of Ordnance of sabotage," stated Chuck and he wrote (half seriously) that, "in May 1944 (I was) ordered to a year of confinement in BuOrd for criticism of torpedo performance." Blair wrote, "Thus Triebel became the first tmly outstanding submarine skipper to go to the Gun Club."

At the end of WWII Triebel was commanding Submarine Division 301 in Perth, Australia. He returned to the United States to see his new daughter, the last of three children, and was given orders as COMSUBLANT's observer to Operation CROSSROAD, the atom bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. He subsequently served as Commanding Officer of the Special Devices Center on Long Is-

commenced a demanding assignment as Joint Chiefs of Staff Representative on the Planning Board of the National Security Council. His keen ability to clearly articulate military positions on complex issues of national security was personally recognized with a handwritten award from President Eisenhower, who was briefed by Admiral Triebel on JCS concems and recommendations. His last sea duty was as Commander Amphibious Group One, home ported in San Diego and deployed to the Pacific Far East. As a flag officer, he showed his well known leadership style when in 1960 his AMPHIB Group was ordered to Formosa (Taiwan) to show military presence. He requested official permission from CINCPACFLT to lead his ships, with 1,800 embarked Marines, into harbor by personally swimming the final mile with his staff behind. His objective was to noticeably demonstrate American physical and mental toughness to Comraunist China which had recently been saber rattling and declaring the US a "paper tiger." A personal raessage was received in reply. "Permission denied. Proceed to port remaining onboard BLUE RIDGE." He later reraarked that there were raore than a few of his staff who, being mediocre swimmers, were quite relieved with CINCPACFLT's reply. His last active duty assignment began in late 1960 as Director, Logistics Plans, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. With the new and rapidly expanding fleet ballistic missile weapons system entering the fleet, he led a team that devised and put into place an innovative world-wide logistics system that ensured support requirements were met to keep this vital capability operationally functional and mission ready.

After retirement in 1962, Chuck was active in coraraunity planning groups in Vienna, VA, and served for several years as Treasurer of his Episcopal church. Moving in 1975 to Rancho Bernardo, near San Diego, he and Jo enjoyed being with raany Navy families, including six classmates. He served as West Coast correspondent for Shipmate and often wrote reflective and humorous remembrances for his class column.

Rear Admiral Chuck Triebel was a man dedicated to his family, friends. Navy, country and democratic ideals. He will be well remembered by those who witnessed his unyielding integrity and inspirational courage, and who felt his friendship and love. He is survived by his sons Charles and Theodore, his daughter Judith, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

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ter, Miriam (Mimi) was bom in 1936.

After duty in Washington state, Sti went to Pensacola, FL, for flight training. A course in glider training was completed before powered, heavier than air instruction. He received his wings in 1936, then reported to ARIZONA for a year of seaplane duty.

Assignments that followed included duties on SARATOGA in Scouting Squadron Three; performance as Flight Instmctor in Pensacola and Miami, FL; ships officer on SARATOGA; and Coraraanding Officer of the Air Training Squadron at Annapolis, MD. While at the Naval Academy, Sti was a meraber of the Governor's Maryland Aviation Commission.

He also prepared the initial curriculum for the proposed Aviation Department at the Academy. Then, due to world conditions, he was re-assigned as Air Officer on LEXINGTON, which was operating off Japan.

Sti was ultimately elevated to the position of Executive Officer of LEXINGTON, where post war patrols off the coast of Japan were cartied out. When the ship was decommissioned, he was assigned, for a three year period, as Executive Officer at the Naval Air Station, Seattle, WA. That was followed by duty on the Fleet Air Hawaii staff; a tour of duty at the Pentagon; command of SUISAN; and Commander, Utility Wing Pacific. His last Naval duty station was assignraent as Coraraanding Officer, NAS Atlanta, GA, where, as the area's Senior Naval Officer, he supervised the construction and commissioning of the naval air facilities at Dobbins AFB. At his own request, he then retired frora the Navy.

On 1 September 1959, Sti accepted a position with Convair Astronautics as Chief of Management Plans. After five years serving in that capacity, the family moved to Gig Harbor, WA. He accepted the position of manager at the Hartison Pipe Company in Tacoma and, when retiring from that position, sold real estate for a number of years and helped his wife in her antique shop.

His Gig Harbor home was Sti's opinion of a perfect place to be.

He is survived by his wife, Constance E. Stieler, of 62 years and daughter, Mimi. A brother and wife live in Comfort, TX. A sister in New Braunsfeld, TX. Sti was a member of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Navy League, the Puget Sound Navy Alumni Association and the Madronna Links Golf Club.

land and then as CO of HOWARD W . GILMORE ( A S -

16) home ported in Key West, FL. In 1948 he became Commander Submarine Squadron 8, in New London, CT, and two years later assumed command of the Submarine Base, New London. He then attended the National War College in Washington, DC, graduating in 1953. Following NWC, he wrote that he "had two interesting and happy years with the faraily in London, England, as Strategic Plans Officer on the staff of CINCNELM." Corapleting this tour in the Summer of 1955, he and family took accommodations aboard UNITED STATES for the five day return trip to New York. With wife and three kids in a new Oldsmobile he headed west to his new job as Commander Submarine Flotilla One, in San Diego, CA. While driving crosscountry he cheerfully stopped at all the roadside "Amazing Animal Shows" that his children clambered to see. During clear nights in the mountains of Western states, he would take the family outside for a descriptive tour of the heavenly starsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;laced with some recollections of how one star or another helped him navigate the Pacific during the war He was selected for flag rank in 1956 and was assigned duties in the Strategic Plans Division of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. In 1957 he

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ROLAND EMIL STIELER '32 Captain Roland Erail Stieler, USN (Ret.), passed away on 2 July 1996 in Gig Harbor, Washington.

"Sti" was bom in Corafort, Texas in 1907. After two years at Texas A & M , he was appointed to the Naval Academy by Congressman Harty M. Wurzbach, the first Texas Republican Representative in the National Legislature since the Civil Wan After his graduation with the Class of 1932, Sti served two years on TENNESSEE, followed by a tour of duty on MARYLAND.

In 1933, while TENNESSEE was in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA, he married Constance E. Hansen of Tacoma, WA. Their daugh-

THEODORE H. BRITTAN '33 Theodore H. Brittan, age 85, of Marianna, died Sunday, 17 September 1995, at his residence.

He was a native of Summit County, OH. He served in the Great Lakes Merchant Marine as a seaman and enlisted in the Navy in 1928. He attended the Machinist's School, the Naval Academy's preparatory class at Norfolk, VA. He entered the Naval Academy in 1929 and graduated in 1933 and was commissioned as an ensign in the Naval Reserve.

He was a licensed marine engineer in the Merchant Marines and served on CITY OF FLINT and KAN-

SAS in the Atlantic and Pacific.

He was commissioned as an ensign in the regular Navy in 1934 and served on LEXINGTON, J. FRED

TALBOT and NASHVILLE as assistant engineer operating between Bermuda and Iceland when the US entered World War II. He participated in the capture and defense of Guadalcanal, the consolidation of the Southern Solomons and the Marcus Islands. He served as an instructor in the Department of Marine Engineering at the Naval Academy from 1943 to 1945.

He served as an engineer officer aboard MIDWAY and served as Commanding Officer aboard EUGENE

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A. GREENE from 1945 to 1948.

He joined the staff of the Naval Post Graduate School in Annapolis as assistant officer in charge of engineering frora 1949 to 1952.

He coraraanded MOUNT BAKER during Korea. After serving on the staff of the Commander Second Fleet, he became Commanding Officer of the Naval Amphibious Test and Evaluating Unit at Littie Creek, VA. In 1965 he became the Chief of the Navy Section of the Military Assistance Advisory Group, Taiwan, where he was engaged in the training and readiness of the Chinese Fleet. He was with the Chinese Fleet units under fire frora the Chinese Coraraunist batteries in the Quemoy Area, September 1958.

Captain Brittan left Taiwan in December 1958, becoming the Commanding Officer of the Service School Command at the Naval Training Center at Great Lakes, IL, 24 January 1959.

Captain Brittan was a professor at Florida State University and Chipola Junior College and attended the Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his first, wife, Cortoll Forney Brittan and a daughter, Theodora Krilowicz.

Survivors include; his wife, Ruth of the Cypress Community; a daughter, Cartoll Pierce of Alexandria, VA, three granddaughters; three step-daughters, Beverly Wagner and Dolores Pittman, both of Marianna; and Arlene Bour of Bascom; six stepgrandchildren; and a half-brother, Robert Erickson of Canton, OH.

PAUL THOMPSON METCALF '34 Captain Paul T. ("Pete") Metcalf, USN (Ret.), died in Los Angeles on 2 June after a long illness.

Services and interment were at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale on the 5 June.

After graduation from the Naval Academy, Captain Metcalf served two years in TENNESSEE before going to Sub School and on to serve in S-39 in the Asiatic Fleet for two years. He married Ruth Oberg of Los Angeles in Manila and in 1939 they came home to the States via Africa and Europe. Pete them joined SWORDFISH in the Pacific and later R-20 in Philadelphia. When war came he was taking a PG course in Naval Engineering Design at the PG School in Annapolis and at Harvard. On course completion he became XO of SEADRAGON for war patrols in the South Pacific, later served as Engineering Officer for SubRon 45, followed by duty as Force Engineer and CO SubRepairBase in Brisbane, Australia.

In December 1944 Captain Metcalf was selected for engineering duty only and was ordered to NSY Mare Island to repair and modernize submarines.

Subsequent tours included duty as Material Officer, New London Group, Atlantic Reserve Fleet and BuShips in 1949-52 in the Machinery Design Division, responsible for design and development of radical new propulsion systems for submarines and non-nuclear machinery for NAUTILUS. From there Pete went to NSY Pearl Harbor as Shop Superintendent, later Indusfrial Engineer and Comptroller, his first non-subraarine duty in sixteen years. His final tour was as Repair Superintendent at NSY Long Beach, frora where he retired in 1955 and settled in Long Beach.

Captain Metcalf then joined Oberg Construction Co. as Secretary-Treasurer, later becoming Building Division Manager involved in constmction of the Harbor, San Diego, Ventura and other Los Angeles freeways. In 1966 Pete founded his own Metcalf Company engaged in building apartments and customized homes with ample time for wide travels with his wife. After she died in 1980 he retired again, set-

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tling down to serious golf, and recently moved in with his son Michael in Agoura Hills, CA. He is survived by sons Peter, George and Michael, and seven grandchildren.

CARL WILLIAM SCHOENWEISS '34 Captain Carl W. Schoenweiss USN (Ret.) died at his home in Norfolk on 24 June, having been in failing health for some time. Memorial services were at Larchmont United Methodist Church in Norfolk, where he had long been a member, on the 27 June.

After graduation Captain Schoenweiss served in SARATOGA, TATTNALL and QUINCY before going to

Pensacola and earning his Wings in 1938. He was assigned to VP-51 at Norfolk and was so serving when war empted on 7 December 1941. On 10 December his squadron flew out to Pearl Harbor and on to SW Pacific where he fleeted up to XO. Then he was given comraand of VP-54, the first Black Cat PBY squadron based at Guadalcanal and operating throughout the Solomons until December 1943, when he was ordered home to NAS Patuxent River as a VP test pilot.

Post-war Captain Schoenweiss shifted to transport squadrons, commanding VR-8, VR-6 and VR-2, the last the Mars squadron operating between NAS Alameda and Manila. His next assignment was on the faculty of the new PG School at Monterey until December 1949 when he was ordered to SICILY (CVE-118) as Ops Officer, fleeting up to XO in a two-year tour that included a year off Korea. In January 1952 he went to the Armed Forces Staff College, then served two years in the VCNO's Progress Analysis Group and moved on to be Asst C/S (Plans and Ops) for ComHuKLant. He next commanded NAS Guantanamo before a final tour with ONM in Washington, retiring in 1964. His decorations include die DEC, Bronze Star, three Air Medals and the Navy Unit Commendation.

Captain Schoenweiss and family settled in Norfolk, where he became a trust officer for Virginia National Bank until re-retirement in 1976. He and his wife Ellen traveled extensively and he was active in civic affairs, becoming a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. Ellen died in 1984 and some years later he martied Margaret Jones.

Carl is survived by his two daughters Mary Ellen Carter of Richmond, VA and Carolyn S. Holmes at 209 Windel Drive, Raleigh, NC; and three grandchildren.

ANTHONY TALERICO, JR. '35 Coraraander Anthony Talerico, Jr. USN (Ret.) died on 17 April 1996 at Mission Bay Hospital in Pacific Beach, CA. Services with full military honors were held on 24 April at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Tony was born on 13 June 1913 in Pittsburgh, PA. He attended the University of Rochester for one year before entering the Naval Academy in 1931, frora which he graduated with the Class of 1935 as an honor student. After three years in PENSACOLA (CA-24) in the Pacific, he went to Naval Air Station, Pensacola in June 1938 as a student aviator. In November 1938, he reported aboard IDAHO ( B B - 4 2 ) in the Pacific where it was stationed until June 1941.

It then proceeded to the Atlantic to participate in the neutrality patrol, and was in Iceland when Pearl Harbor was attacked.

Tony spent a total of over five years in IDAHO, returning to the Pacific, and artiving at San Francisco on 31 January 1 942. IDAHO operated out of Pearl Harbor and in the Alaskan area most of this period, except for being re-gunned at Puget Sound Navy Yard

between October 1942 and April 1943. In January 1944, Tony was assigned to PASADENA ( C L - 6 5 ) as

Daraage Control Officer, putting her in commission in Quincy, MA on 8 June 1944. After shakedown and training operations, she proceeded to the Pacific, joined Task Force 38 at Ulithi in mid-November 1944 and participated in operations against Luzon, Formosa, Japan, and in the South China Sea. In the Summer of 1945, Tony went to die General Line School in Annapolis as an instructor for two years.

In May 1947, he took command of INGRAHALL (DD-694) in the Western Pacific. Arriving in Manila in late June, she served as official US Representative at the Philippine Independence Anniversary, after which she proceeded to San Diego and operated along the California coast. Tony's next duty was as instmctor at the General Line School at Newport, RI. During the Korean conflict, he had command of PASIG ( A W - 3 ) , distilling and supplying fresh water for human and machine consumption to United Nations forces in Korean and Japanese areas from March 1951 until 1954. Tony's last assignment before retirement from the Navy on 29 February 1956, was as Chief Inspector of San Diego Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet.

Tony's civilian Career included 19 years with.

General Electric (GE), first as a program manager in Cincinnati, OH, then with the Electronics Division in Syracuse, NY and finally with the Missile and Space Division in Philadelphia. During this period, he earned an MBA degree frora Xavier University and attended various GE Schools. Upon retirement from GE, he and his wife, Molli, moved to Charlotte, NC and helped establish an NJROTC at the local high school. In due course, he also accepted a position as an instructor in Management and Marketing at Biscayne College, also in Charlotte. He finally retired again in 1978, moving to San Diego.

He was an active meraber of the Navy League, the Military Order of World Wars, and the Rotary Club.

He is survived by; daughter Linda of San Diego; son James of Marietta, GA; and two sisters. His wife, Molli, died in September 1990.

CAPT W. H. Packard USN (Ret.) '35

FILLMORE BOLLING GILKESON '37 Rear Admiral Fillmore Gilkeson, who began his Naval career as an ensign in San Diego, CA, and retired there over thirty-eight years later on 1 September 1975 as commandant of the Eleventh Naval District, died of heart failure at Sharp Coronado Hospital at the age of eighty on 23 May 1996. He was the last of his Class to serve on active duty.

As a boy growing up in Bluefield, WV, he watched barnstormers race across the sky and land on nearby fields, where he would swap rides for washes. Before he was thirteen years old he had decided to be a flyer when he grew up.

He graduated in 1937 and his first assignment was on RANGER, the first such ship built from the keel up to carty, launch, and recover airplanes for the Navy.

Flight training earned him his wings in 1940. He broke on top as senior aviator in MISSISSIPPI, seeing service in the North Adantic. He then commanded VS-2 DIO in Guantanamo, Cuba, in 1942. He and Jeannette Graham were martied that year. In 1943 he formed and commanded SOSU-2 in Norfolk, VA. Ever in comraand, he joined VT-33, serving as CVEG-33 embarked in SANGAMON. She was

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kamikazied, wounding the Admiral and qualifying him to wear the Purple Heart. The airgroup moved to CHENANGO.

Post World War II assignraents found him instmcting in ordnance at the Academy and attending post graduate school (AerEng at Cal Tech in 1949).

He then joined VC-5 under "Chick" Heyward, the Navy's first nuclear weapon capable attack unit, where he served two and one-half years keeping AJs flying, a career in itself Other postwar assignments were Head Special Weapons Branch in BuAer, Executive Officer in the HANCOCK under "Spence" Butts, command of VX-5 and then Director of Flight Test at Patuxent River.

He commanded CALOOSAHACHEE and SHANGRI-LA

steaming the latter around Cape Horn, above the Arctic Circle, and through the Meditertanean Sea. Further service followed in Op-72 and Op-79, under "Chick" Heyward again. Chief of Staff to ComCarDiv-3 under "Dog" Smith, Op-96 and then as a rear admiral, ComAswGrp-3, ComNavBase Subic, Op-40, Defense Attache London, and Com 11 in San Diego. All in all, he commanded four aircraft squadrons and two fine ships, flew 85 different types of aircraft ranging from single engined sea planes to four engine jet sea planes, and both prop and jet attack aircraft.

His decorates are: Silver Star; Legion of Merit with three gold stars; Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal with four gold stars. Purple Heart, Philippine Legion of Honor, and the Viet Nam Gallantry Cross with Palm.

In retirement he volunteered to work for United Way and headed the 1975 campaign which broke the $2 million mark for the first time; he served on the policy board of the Regional Employ raent and Training Consortium, offering his experience to solve problems in finding jobs and career retraining for unemployed workers.

His wife pre-deceased him on 4 March 1993. His survivors are two daughters, Ellen Cook of Houston and Patricia Escher of Tucson and four grand daughters.

His memorial service was held on 27 May at Christ Episcopal Church, Coronado. His ashes were scattered at sea.

WILLIAM JOHNSON SIMS '37 M r William J. Sims was bom in Batesville, AR on 26 October 1912. He entered the Naval Academy by way of enlisted service and the Naval Academy Preparatory School in 1933 with the Class of 1937.

He left Naval Academy in the Fall of his Youngster Year He died peacefully in his home of congenital heart failure on 21 May 1996. He was interted at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas.

After two voyages serving as cadet officer with Grace Steamship Line, he went home to Littie Rock, AR, where he found employment as a movie theater manager After two years he was promoted to management as a film buyer and booker with the parent company, Robb and Rowley Theaters of Dallas, TX. They operated a chain of one hundred twenty-five theaters. This moved his home to Dallas.

After World War II he built homes in Dallas until 1952 when he founded the Lone Star Plywood and Door Corporation of Irving, TX. In 1975 the company expanded to Houston, TX, establishing another plant there. He sold the business in 1980.

Bill Sims was a devoted Baptist and Christian, having served as Sunday school superintendent, deacon, tinstee of the Criswell Center of Biblical Studies, member of the board of tinstees of Howard Payne University, and tmstee of the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom.

He described his special interests (not necessarily in order of precedence) as his family, the Naval

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Acaderay Alumni Association, golf, sports, Christian education, relief of world hunger, and his church.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Frances, five children, eighteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

WESLEY JACOB STEESY '37 Commander W. J. Steesy, SC USN, (Ret.) died 13 June in Bethesda Naval Hospital, victim of a stroke.

A native of Pittsburg, KS, he entered the Naval Academy in 1933 graduating with the Class of 1937.

At the Academy, he excelled in track as a distance mnner, serving as Captain of the track team his First Class year His initial fleet assignment was in RANGER. He transferred to the Supply Corps in 1940. Significant duty assignments were in CALIFORNIA in the South Pacific during World War II and shore assignments in San Diego, Adak Alaska, Norfolk, Washington (DC), and Newport News, Virginia.

He retired from Naval Service in 1960, settling in Silver Spring, MD, where he set up a "one-man" business named Tangible Advertising Company. It is still operating in the capable hands of his daughter During his early retirement years, he served his '37 classmates as their Cortesponding Secretary. His articles in Shipmate sparkled with his humor He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Marcella, three children; Walter Wesley of Interlaken, New York; Riley George of San Jose, CA; and Melanie Mae of Olney, MD; a brother, George Stuessi, of Grant's Pass, Oregon; a sister, Gretta Gudgen, of Pittsburg, KS, and six grandchildren.

A very well attended memorial service was held at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Silver Spring on 17 June with comraitraent in Arlington National Cemetery to follow.

LUCIEN BERRY MCDONALD '38 Rear Admiral McDonald, age 80, died on 7 February 1996 in the Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach.

He was buried in the Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery with military honors.

Admiral McDonald graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of ' 3 8 . He served in HOUSTON and LITCHFIELD for the two years following graduation.

In 1940 he went to Submarine School and remained in submarines throughout World War II and the Korean War Wartime assignments were to S-I4, CREVALIE, CAIMAN and LAMPREY. He made 4 war pa-

trols and received the Bronze Star and the Navy Unit Citation. He commanded 2 submarines, a submarine division, and a squadron and a submarine flotilla at various times during his career. Ashore, he worked at the Electric Boat Company during the constmction of the first nuclear-powered submarine. NAUTILUS. In Washington, he had duty with the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the early Kennedy years at the time decisions were being made to intervene in Vietnam.

At the height of the action in Vietnam, Admiral McDonald commanded the Military Sea Transport Service in the Far East. This organization had responsibility for the primary transportation system in South East Asia. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal during this assignment. On his last tour he served as Deputy Chief of Staff for CINCLANTFLT.

After retirement from the Navy in 1971, Adrairal McDonald became Director of the Hampton Roads Intrastate Air Quality Region. Since that time a great majority of the sources of air pollution in the region have brought their plants into compliance with the State Air Pollution Law. He retired frora this position in 1981 and continued to live in Virginia Beach in his retired years.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Anne Grimshaw; two daughters, Jessica McDonald Howell of Winston Salem, NC, and Elizabeth McDonald Beverly of Virginia Beach; one son, Lucien Berry McDonald Jr. of McLean, VA; three brothers. Colonel Robert Clarence McDonald of Sierta Vista, AZ, James Gordon McDonald of San Clemente, CA, and Henry Stanton McDonald of San Luis Obispo, CA; and 10 grandchildren.

WILLIAM MARR PUGH, II '42 Bill Pugh died in Great Falls, VA on 7 July, after battiing cancer for over a year with great fortitude. His service and burial were conducted at Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Delaware in 1920, Bill entered the Naval Academy from that state after a year at Duke University. In December 1941 he reported to MISSISSIPPI then began a long career in submarines aboard R-4 in Key West. While there Bill married his hometown sweetheart Doris Meats before moving to New London for Sub School and thence to Manitowoc, WI, to commission PUFFER. After three years of submarine warfare, he welcomed the peace with another three year tour, this time in TUSK in the Atlantic. Shore duty finally came at PG School in Annapolis, finishing at UCLA Berkeley for a degree in petroleum engineering. An XO tour in SENNET and comraand of MEDREGAL preceded three years as head of a Joint Staff in London having petroleum supply and technical responsibility for US Forces in Europe and the Middle East.

Naval War College studies came before other submarine duties, including command of SUBDIV 81 and then command of SUBRON 14 rear echelon in the early days of the SSBN force buildup, a period of intense activity in new construction acceptances, missile firing tests, overseas base establishment and SSBN deployments. Command of HOLLAND in Rota, Spain and Submarine Development Group TWO in New London prepared hira for duty as Deputy Director of ASW Programs in OPNAV, frora which he was selected for flag rank. Intelligence community a s s i g n m e n t s preceded four years as COMNAVBASE New York, and the assignment of five collateral duties, including command of the Military Sealift Command, Atlantic. His awards included two Silver Star Medals and the Legion of Merit.

Retiring in 1974 after a heart problem developed.

Bill found another career in the business world, becoming a VP of TRACOR, Inc., a strong contributor to Navy ASW Technology, and finally as President of Hydronautics, Inc., a scientific testing subsidiary of TRACOR. Having raoved to Great Falls, VA in 1974, Bill and Doris were later joined there by the families of their three children. Bill Jr., Diane and Dana, including nine grandchildren. A loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend, he also played an active role in support of his local Episcopal Church.

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Bill Pugh was a man of diverse interests apart from the Navy, including landscaping, bonsai raising, construction of an electronic organ and sets of miniature soldiers, tractor mower operation and repair, the secrets of trees and birds. He was a dedicated competitor in squash, golf bridge, debate...and life. He will be sorely missed and long remembered.

CAPT Charies B. Bishop, USN (Ret.) '42

HARRY C. FARMER '46 Lieutenant Commander Harry C. Farmer, USN (Ret.), died on 26 May of a blood clot following a quadruple by-pass operation. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from his home state of Texas where he had completed junior college and learned to fly in the Civilian Pilot Training program. He was instmcting in the Army Air Corps primary training when he received his appointment. He graduated in the Class of 1946.

After two years service in destroyer minesweepers he returned to his first love, flying, receiving his Wings in 1949. There followed a series of duties in VP, VR and AEW squadrons in French Morocco and Hawaii, also a tour in Hutchinson, KS, CARDIV Staff 14 at Quonset Point, RI, NROTC at Rice in Houston and the Naval Research Lab in DC. He retired from the Navy in 1965 and went to work for General Electric and then Chester Products in Cincinnati, OH. Later, returning to the DC Area, he finished his working career as manager of Security Systems at the Library of Congress, a job he enjoyed immensely. In 1993 he and his wife, Ann moved to Fleet Landing, a retirement community in Adantic Beach, FL. In addition to his wife of 50 years he is survived by three children; Jim of Columbus, OH, Sharon of Santa Barbara, CA, and Ken, also of Santa Barbara, and five grandchildren.

Harry will be inurned at the Naval Academy Columbarium.

ratory where he was actively involved in handling nuclear core materials Other assignments included duty in WALDRON

Battleship Division 2; Main Propulsion Assistant in

(DD-699) and DENNIS J. BUCKLEY (DDR-808). His

during the Vietnamese War as CO of FRANK KNOX

last seagoing assignment was in command of the Naval R&D Satellite Coraraunications Group in 1964-65. This organization provided a test bed which helped prepare the armed services for operational satellite communication. The Group was afloat in KiNGSPORT and operated in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

He was Special Projects Officer (Nuclear Weapons) at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, DC for two years in the late 1950's. He served in the Intelligence Division of Commander in Chief, Pacific, Hawaii, from 1961-1964. In his final tour of duty with the Defense Communications Engineering Office in Arlington, VA, he organized the Transmission Systems Office and was assigned as Assistant Chief Transmission Systems to manage the new entity. During this tour of duty, he was head of an ad hoc committee in Paris to prepare a plan to move the wideband transmission systems of the Defense Communications System as demanded by (then) President of France, Charles DeGaulle.

After retirement, he worked with Computer Sciences Corporation for over three years doing analysis work for the Naval Electronics Laboratory Center. Among the projects he headed was a major study on the integration of satellites into the Naval Communications System.

He then spent over four years with Security Realty Corporation as Vice President/Operations, managing the low income leased housing project for the City of San Diego.

Finally, he spent 12 years as an Engineer and then Division Chief in the Communications Department of the County of Los Angeles. The portable radios used by paramedics in many parts of the country are built to specifications prepared by his division He is survived by his Wife of 50 years, the former Rita B. Prud'homme of Lowell, MA; his son Frederick M. of Minneapolis, MN '69; his daughters Christine Watson of Santa Cmz, California and Allyn Furland of Novate California, three grandchildren; and two brothers.

Frederick M. Furland '69

(DD-742) and on the Staff of Service Group 3.

He had shore duty tours as a Company Officer in Bancroft Hall; two tours at NROTC Units at the University of Utah and UCLA, a year in Plans and Policy, J-4, UNC/US Forces Korea, and CO Naval Cortespondence Center, Scotia, NY. In addition to the various service medals and commendations he received during active duty, he was awarded the Silver Star as Commanding Officer of KITE for Wonsan Harbor minesweeping operations, including the rescue of personnel from two minesweepers that were sunk during the operation.

KITE was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation.

After retirement from Navy, Nick returned to his hometown, Salmon, ID, because of his love for the outdoor environment, hunting and fishing. He obtained a Master's degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana, and worked for several years as the wildlife biologist for Custer State Park in South Dakota.

After his second retirement, he returned to Salmon.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita; a sister, Helen of Salmon; two brothers, Duke of Richmond, VA and George of Edgewater, MD. CAPT George Grkovic (Ret.) '43

FREDERICK WALTER FURLAND '46

NICHOLAS GRKOVIC '46 . ,; .-x.

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Commander Frederick W. Furland, USN (Ret.) died on 7 May 1996 from cancer. He was 73. His body was cremated and buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, CA, where he made his home. Memorial services were held at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Chapel, San Diego.

He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1945, having been appointed from Michigan. In addition to his degree in Naval Science, he earned a BSEE from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA in 1948 and a Master of Science Degree in Management Science from U.S. International University in San Diego in 1972. He was registered in Massachusetts as a Professional Engineer His first duty was aboard ENTERPRISE ( C V - 6 ) where he was when WWII ended in July 1945. He served in three other aircraft cartiers: PRINCETON ( C V 37), which he was in when Manuel Quezon's body was returned to the Philippines in 1946; LEYTE ( C V 32), in which he was Electronics Repair Officer during the Korean Conflict, and CORAL SEA, in which he was Nuclear Officer on a team from the Naval Special Weapons Unit #802 at Sandia Base, New Mexico.

While stationed in Albuquerque, NM, (then) LT Furland worked at the Los Alamos Scientific Labo-

ness in a hospital in Missoula, MT on 21 June 1996. He was I buried in the Salmon Idaho Cemetery under the auspices of American Legion Post No. 67 and the r Masonic Lodge No. 11.

Nick was a graduate of Salmon High School and attended the University of Idaho for two years before receiving an appointment to the Naval Acaderay. He graduated in June 1945 with the Class of '46.

He served in CALIFORNIA at the end of WWII until she was being decommissioned in 1946. He was then ordered to DEHAVEN, a destroyer operating as part of the occupying forces in Japan. After a year's tour in PC-1169, he was assigned as Commanding Officer of KITE, a minesweeper clearing World War II mines in Japanese waters. In 1950, at the outbreak of Korea, KITE was ordered to Korea to sweep mines for Naval Operating Forces. Subsequently, his sea duty consisted of tours on the Staff of Coraraander

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MANCHESTER ( C L - 8 3 ) ; XO of LYMAN K . SWENSON (DD-729); CO of WEXFORD COUNTY ( L S T - 1 168); and

If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.

- Maya Angelou

JAMES FARMER HALL '47 Lieutenant Commander James F. Hall, USN (Ret.), died on 6 June 1996, at his home in Prescott, AZ, after a long battie with multiple myeloma.

Jim was born 3 June 1923 in San Diego, CA, the son of Mary Andrus Farmer and Rear Adrairal G.B.H. Hall, USN, '21 A. He attended New Mexico Military Institute before appointment in 1942 to the Naval Academy from Idaho.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1947, Ninth Company, he served successively in BENNER, on the Staff of COMOPDEVFOR, and in comraand of PC-1546, homeported in Peari Harbor. He was a Company Officer at the Naval Academy frora 1953 to 1955, then First Lieutenant in BOSTON. He then served on CINCPACFLT Staff and as XO of SPANGLER before attending PG School at Monterey. He was CO of the MSTS office in Pusan, Korea, and of the MSTS Office in Long Beach, CA, prior to his retirement in 1966.

After retirement, he dedicated himself first to securities brokerage, then concentrated his efforts in real estate development in California and subsequendy in Arizona, where in 1982 he took up residence in Prescott.

He devoted his spare time to sports and to prospecting for gold, as well as to the enjoyment of his grandchildren. He was proud of his family and of

his Navy heritage, and was a life member of the USNA Alumni Association, a member of the Retired Officers Association, of People for the West, of the California Alliance for the Mentally 111, and of the Sacred Heart Church of Prescott.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Ann Andrews, and by their two sons, two daughters, sons- and daughters-in-law, and nine grandchildren.

A memorial funeral Mass was held on 11 June at the Chapel of the VA Medical Center, with the Rev. Fr Gerald Caffrey, CMF as celebrant. Classmate Carl Ostertag gave the eulogy. Committal services were to be held on 25 July at the USNA Columbarium.

Ann Hall

GEORGE HENRY LANING '47 Commander George H. Laning, SC, USN (Ret.) died of lung cancer at his home in Cinnarainson, NJ, on June 10, 1996.

George was born at Cap Haitien, Haiti, where his father was serving as a Navy Medical Officer. He attended schools in Charleston, San Diego, San Pedro, Mare Island, and in Berkley and Portsraouth, VA, graduating from high school in Lower Merion, PA. He attended Cornell University briefly, until appointed to the Naval Acaderay frora Pennsylvania. After graduation with the Class of 1947, in the sixteenth company, he remained at the Academy to train incoming Plebes until entering Supply school at Bayonne, NJ, in the Fall of 1946.

He served at sea in MuiR, ALSTEDE, and LONG

BEACH, as well as at Naval Supply activities in Guam, Portsmouth, NH, Arlington, VA, and Philadelphia, and retired from active duty in 1967 from the Naval Supply Center at Norfolk, VA. In civilian life, he was materials manager for RCA at Caraden, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Coleman Laning, whom he met and martied in Annapolis in 1946; daughters Linda Sherman and Donna Erdman; and by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He is also survived by his brothers, CAPT Richard B . Laning, USN (Ret.) '40, and RADM Robert C. Laning, MC, USN (Ret.), and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Hogg.

He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 25 June 1996, with full military honors, after services at the Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer Carolyn Laning

JOSEPH FRANCIS MCPARTLAND '47 Captain Joseph F. "Mac" McPartland, USMC (Ret.), died on 25 May 1996.

Joe was appointed to the Naval Academy from the Marine Corps Reserve during World War II, entering with the Class of 1946, and upon g r a d u a t i o n with the Class of 1947, Eleventh Company, was comraissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marines. His duty stations and service included Quantico, Camp Lejeune, Camp Pendleton, CAMID cruises in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, Guam, Korea, and Philadelphia.

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In Korean action, he had suffered frostbite, which resulted in ongoing problems with both legs. He was retired on physical disability in 1953, and lost the left leg to amputation below the knee in 1963.

In civdian life, he was employed by the U.S. Testing Co. in Hoboken, NJ, then joined the Great A&P Tea Co. in New York City as an electrical engineer.

In 1975 it became necessary to remove the other leg, and he retired from A&P and moved to Stony Brook, NY which was his home at the time of his death.

He is survived by his Academy OAO, whom he married on 8 June 1946, the former Virginia Vaughan, and by seven children: Joseph, John, Jeraldine, James, Jerome, Jina, and Jeffrey, as well as by thirteen grandchildren ranging frora 2 to 21 years in age.

Mac was laid to final rest in Pinelawn National Cemetery, Long Island, with military honors provided by a Marine honor giiard, on 29 May 1996.

Virginia McPartland

Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it.

- Lord Chesterfield

RICHARD MICHAEL BOSSERT '50 Richard Michael Bossert, age 6 9 , of Bedrainster, NJ, died on 13 March 1996, at his home after a brief illness of lung cancer.

Born in Irvington, NJ to Emily Scheubel Bossert and Robert C. Bossert, he was raised in West Orange, NJ. A 1944 graduate of West Orange High School, Richard accepted a football scholarship to the University of Nevada for one year before volunteering for the Navy.

Richard earned a Fleet Appointment to the Naval Academy where he was captain of the 150 Pounders football team, which went undefeated for two years. He graduated with the Class of 1950.

M r Bossert received his Navy Wings after training in Pensacola, FL, and served aboard several aircraft cartiers in the Meditertanean in support of the Sixth Fleet. He participated in bilateral exercises with NATO countries and in 1953 participated in an air show artanged for Generalissimo Franco of Spain, demonstrating the capabilities of the cartier battle group. He held the dive-bombing record for accuracy for at least two years.

While serving aboard TARAWA, he met his wife, Elaine Sawyer, frora Candy, KS, in Paris, France.

They martied in Cannes, France, 18 months later when he was serving aboard CORAL SEA. After teaching Naval Aviation Science in the NROTC program at Ohio State University, he resigned frora the Navy to join the Robert Bossert and Co., Inc. construction company in Newark, which specialized in building roads and bridges. He was President of the company, which was founded by his father in 1949, for many years.

Richard served on the committee for the Clarence Dillon Public Library in Bedminster, and was a coraraittee member on the Preservation of Rural Roads.

He was a charter member of the first organized fly-

ing club in New Jersey, now called the Morristown Flying Club.

For many years the faraily belonged to the Essex Fox Hounds of Peapack, NJ, and greatly enjoyed the sport of horseback riding.

An avid skier, in 1963 he purchased a 180 acre farm, circa 1852, in Wilmington, VT, where he had planned to live upon retirement, dividing his time between there and Northern Portugal.

Since 1992, he and his wife had spent several months a year restoring an 18th century granite villa and vineyard in Refoios, near Ponte de Lima, in the Minho which is in the northern part of Portugal. This coming September the vineyard will have its first harvest of vinho verde, a sparkling white wine, for which that part of Portugal is famous.

An inveterate world wide traveler, he was 63 years old when he and his wife climbed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania while on a two month trip to Africa in 1990.

He never lost his love for the Navy and sailing, and attended many Class Reunions at the Naval Academy. He maintained close relationships with his Classmates and loved to talk about his flying days aboard the various carriers upon which he served.

Surviving are his wife, Elaine; a son. Beau Sawyer Bossert of Galveston, TX; three daughters, Paris Stevens Bossert, Honolulu, HI, Monet Bossert-Beith, Bend, OR; and Meredith Musick, Abingdon, VA; a brother, Robert C. Bossert II, Nutley, and three grandchildren Marie-Elaine and Elliott Stevens, Honolulu, and Robert Chase Bossert, Galveston.

A beautiful memorial service took place at his home on Sunday, 24 March. It was a perfect spring day and the abundance of beautiful flowers and plants received in memorial were placed on the tertace and could be enjoyed by all the family and friends who gathered for the service, conducted by Dr. Harvey Paul Davis, a friend, who is also a Lutheran pastor from Philadelphia. When Richard was growing up in West Orange, he was an altar boy in the Lutheran Church for several years.

His ashes will be scattered on his land in Vermont, in the vineyard in Portugal, and at sea in the Adantic Ocean. He was a devoted husband for 41 and 1/2 years, a loving father, and a loyal friend to many, old and young alike. He led a rich, full, and healthy life, enjoying it to the hilt, and will be lovingly remembered by many.

Memorial donations raay be sent to the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, PO Box 33104, NAS Pensacola, FL 32508-3104

ROBERT DIXON PAINTER '51 Robert D. Painter died at home on 18 April 1996 at Roanoke, VA. He had suffered from melanoma and brain cancer. Bob was born on 6 May 1928 in Pulaski, VA. He artived at the Acaderay via an enlistment in the Navy upon graduation from high school, the Naval Acaderay Prep School and a congressional appointment.

Upon graduation. Bob opted for the USAF and flight training commenced at Hondo AFB, TX. Advanced training for Bob was at Vance AFB, Enid, OK. When he received his silver wings, he was ordered to Randolph Field, San Antonio, TX for Corabat Crew Training. Successful completion of that curriculum earned Bob a short stint at Survival School at Stead AFB, Reno, NV. His B-29 crew, with him

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as copilot, was then sent to the 98th Bomb Wing at Yokota, Japan, where the crew flew 13 combat missions over North Korea. Bob's crew flew the last mission that the 98th participated in when the truce was declared on 25 July 1953.

Returning stateside. Bob went to Biggs AFB, El Paso, TX from where he resigned his commission in September 1955.

Bob and family moved to Roanoke, VA, where he joined the Norfolk and Western Railway Company as a shop inspector He then went to a supervisory training program at the completion of which he became the Assistant Supervisor of Bridges and Buildings and in August of 1958 Bob was promoted to Assistant Yardraaster at Wilcoe, WV. Other increased responsibilities and promotions were won

by Bob over the next 29 years culminating with his requested early retirement as Manager of Transportation Planning in 1987. He had eight wonderful years with his family and hobbies. Bob was an active member of the Military Order of World Wars, serving as their Historian. He labored as a carpenter in the Habitat for Humanity Program and served as an elder, deacon, Bible class teacher and member of the choir of the First Presbyterian Church for many years.

After a private burial service, a memorial service was conducted at the church on 22 April 1996.

The family requests that any memorial donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church Organ Completion fund or the Habitat for Humanity.

Bob was survived by his wife of 44 years, Jenny L.; two sons: Jonathan and Edwin; a daughter; Kathy Painter Petty; one grandson, Taylor Painter; and three granddaughters; Heather and Anna Painter and Victoria Petty.

Bob was proud of his Naval Academy experience, loved naval history and was a dedicated Christian husband and father. His parting words to friends with his hand extended were, "God bless you," and so he would say to many friends of long ago days and especially to those with whom he kept in touch.

Walt Boyes '51

ARTHUR GORDON BEDFORD '55 CDR Arthur Gordon Bedford, SC, USN, (Ret.), age 66, died of respiratory failure at his home in Jacksonville, FL on 23 May 1996. He was born in Detroit, MI on 24 November 1929, the son of Larty and Nellie (Middleton) Bedford, and later moved to Sanford, ME, where he attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School in the class of 1948.

Gordon joined the Navy on 14 December 1948, in Portland, ME, and spent two and a half years in an enlisted status. He entered the Naval Academy Prep School at Newport, RI in 1950, and won an appointment to Annapolis through a fleet-wide exam, entering USNA in 1951.

After his 1955 graduation, and Supply School at Athens, GA, he served with the Sixth Fleet aboard CAPERTON (DD-650). His next tour took him to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH, where he served as Assistant Purchasing Superintendent. In 1959, Gordon receive orders to report to Navy Section, Military Aid Advisory Group, Republic of Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan. Frora 1961 to 1963 he was Director of Procurement, Yards and Docks Supply Office, Port Hueneme, California. From 1963-65 he served as Stores Officer aboard the KITTY HAWK with the Seventh Fleet.

In 1965 he received orders to attend Harvard Business School, earning his MBA in 1967. From 1967 to 1970 he was stationed at Navy Material Comraand Headquarters, Washington, DC, as Head, Procurement Planning Branch. His last tour of duty.

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1970-73, was as Officer-in-Charge, Navy Purchasing Department, China Fleet Club, Hong Kong.

Following Gordon's Naval career, he was Managing Director of Galleon Cove, Ltd., a holding company in the Fiji Islands, and when he returned to the US, he was an account executive with Merrill Lynch in Jacksonville, FL. Frora 1978 to 1984 he was Business Manager of The Seven Hills Schools in Cincinnati, OH, returning to live in Jacksonville in 1986.

Gordon suffered from eraphyseraa for raany years, but was able to play saxophone and clarinet with several rausical organizations in the Jacksonville area on his "good days," which araazed and astounded his doctors and himself! In addition to his interest in music, Gordon enjoyed his computer and his Sumraers spent in Maine in his motor home. He was always quick to give credit to the Navy for his fine education, and for allowing hira to raake soraething of himself Gordon is survived by his wife of 41 years, the former Martha Elizabeth (Betty) Grange of Jacksonville, daughters Susan Braukman, Cincinnati, OH, and Alison Myketiak, Lombard, IL, grandson, Trevor Arthur Braukman, Cincinnati, and son-in-law, Don J. Myketiak or Lombard, Illinois.

A memorial service was held in Jacksonville on May 28. In attendance were '55 Shipmates Robert C. (Bo) Strange, Gordon's rooraate at USNA and an usher at his wedding, and John J.(Joe) Hootraan and wife, Barbara. Joe had served as Gordon's best man.

At Gordon's request, his ashes were scattered at sea. His family requests that memorials be made to The American Lung Association, or to the Naval Academy through the Naval Academy Alumni Association, Annapolis, Maryland.

ROBERT H. HARRIS '56 Coraraander Robert Harris died of heart failure on 14 April 1996 at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu.

Bob was born in Pennsylvania on 30 January 1934. After graduation he was assigned to FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT ( C V A - 4 2 ) .

He attended Submarine School in 1958 and subsequently served in TANG (SS-563). After Nuclear Power School at New London and prototype training at NPTU Windsor, CT, he served in PERMrt (SSN-594) and ETHAN ALLEN (SSBN-608). His Executive Of-

ficer tour was in RAY (SSN-653). Bob was then assigned to the Naval Reactors headquarters in Washington, DC from where he went to ASPRO ( S S N - 6 4 8 ) as Commanding Officer. After a successful command tour. Bob served as Executive Officer, Naval Submarine Training Center, Pacific at Pearl Harbor. He retired in 1982.

After retiring frora the Navy, Bob earned the Master of Science Degree in Computer Science at Hawaii Pacific University. Most recently he was Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Wayland Baptist University in Honolulu.

Rob is survived by his mother, Mrs. Robert M. Harris, his first wife, Barbara and their three sons, Robert, Steven, Andrew and two daughters Laura Hartis and Diana Sato, three grandchildren and by his second wife, Shertie.

Services with full military honors were at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. These services were attended by all of his survivors except his mother, by the majority of his Classmates resid-

ing in Hawaii, and by raany friends and colleagues from the Navy and civilian comraunity.

In his roles as son, husband, father, Classraate, shipraate. Naval Officer and college professor. Bob is remembered as being a very personal and quiet man with remarkable intelligence, unimpeachable integrity and a natural human warmth that made us all proud to have him as a friend.

Will Rich '56 JAMES ERICKSON VALENTINE '59 Jim died on 2 April 1996, at the age of sixty, after a long and valiant struggle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

He was a native of Lansdowne, PA and a 1954 graduate of Lansdowne-Aldan High School. He attended Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School for one year to prepare for the competitive entrance exam to the Naval Academy as an enlisted meraber of the Naval Reserve. He entered the Academy with the Class of 1959 and remained until the end of the first seraester. Second Class year. He then transferted to Drexel University where he earned his bachelor's degree. Some years later, he acquired an MBA at Pepperdine University, Los Angeles.

Jim enjoyed a successful career as a sales engineer for Ingersoll-Rand before pursuing other interests as an industrial broker for CB Coraraercial Real Estate Services in Anaheim, Califoraia.

A strong and talented athlete, Jim played three sports at the high and prep school levels. He concentrated on football at USNA and earned his letter on the '57 team which defeated Rice University in the '58 Cotton Bowl. He was a player/coach at Drexel and continued his love for athletics as a participating supporter and coach in Little League Baseball, AYSO Soccer and Junior All-American Football. He was an active board meraber and past president of Orange County Sport Celebrities.

On the cultural side, Jim enjoyed music and was a member of the Antiphonal Choir at USNA. He began his musical interest in high school by starting in a number of musical productions and continued throughout his life in various church choirs. At one time he was a vocalist in his daughter's rock-and-roll band!

Family life began with marriage to his high school sweetheart, Dottie Mowry. They have a son, Mark; daughters Lorti Malloy and Kimberly; and three grandchildren.

He was an active meraber of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. His remains were cremated and scattered at sea. A memorial service was held at the church on 8 April and attended by raany faraily, friends and Classraates.

Each of his three children spoke at the service and attested to the man that Jira Valentine had grown to be. Judging by their character and the unselfish devotion of his wife, Dottie, during his long illness, he was a man we would be proud to call a shipmate.

Dottie Valentine resides at 307 Driftwood Road, Corona del Mar, CA 92625.

John Kanuch '59

Hope springs eternal in the human being.

- Alexander Pope

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ROBERT ANKER OLSEN '61 Lieutenant Commander Robert Anker (Bob) Olsen, USN (Ret.) died on 9 June 1996, in his home after a lengthy fight with cancer. A Memorial Service was held at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Virginia Beach, VA. Interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery was on 11 July 1996.

Bom in 1938 in Suffem, NY, and appointed to the Naval Academy in 1957 from West Virginia via two years at Gettysburg College, Bob was a member of the 8th Company. After graduating in 1961, he joined the Surface Navy and served in a variety of ships including CROMWELL and ACV-2. He served as a White House Social Aid for the Navy from 1964 to 1966 during the Johnson Administration. He retired in 1982 and worked as an analyst for Delex Systems, Inc. His military decorations include the Navy Coraraendation Medal. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, NOW Bowling League, and Sewells Point Golf Club.

Bob is survived by his wife Nancy, of Virginia Beach, VA; three daughters, Marilyn O. Miller of Richmond, VA, Cheryl K. Olsen and Stacy E. Olsen, both of Virginia Beach; his mother, Lilian G. Olsen of Fairmont, WV; and a sister, Carol Clelland of Carlisle, PA. Roger Onorati '61

MICHAEL K. ANDREWS '62 Lieutenant Commander Michael K. Andrews, USN (Ret.), died frora complications of cancer 25 January 1996, at USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. At the time of his death he was a systems engineer for TRW Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA. Mick Andrews only had one speed in life and that was full speed ahead. He was a dedicated Naval Officer, husband, father, grandfather, sailor, skier and businessman. He didn't just solve problems, he attacked them and was convinced until the very end that he would beat his illness. He met all challenges in the service and his civilian life with extraordinary good humor, courage and unfailing integrity. The inscription "HONOR" on our '62 Class Crest was for hira a mantra. His word was his bond and could be counted on with utter certainty.

Mick will be remembered by Classmates, friends, and faraily as a world class raconteur He had an easy way of turning mundane experiences into real adventures in the retelling. He could make a midwatch fly or revive sagging spirits with equal ability. As they sayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"never a dull moment."

On active duty. Lieutenant Commander Andrews served at sea in both the Atlantic and Pacific, had shore duty in Europe and volunteered for a one year in-country tour in Vietnam. The Naval Acaderay and the Navy complimented his love of the sea and sailing. He held leadership positions in several sailing associations, professional organizations and community groups. After transferting to the retired list, Mick continued to contribute to the defense and well being of our country through 14 years of highly productive work at TRW Space Systems.

Mick's dad, the late Rear Admiral Charles H. Andrews '30, set the course for a real Navy family.

Brother Chuck '57, is a retired Naval Officer; sister Nancy is wed to Captain Al Frost '49; and sister Donna is martied to Captain Jack Renard '55, who is the Dean of Admissions at the Naval Academy.

Mick is further survived by his mother Eleanor; wife Jean; two sons Michael and Thomas; two grandchildren Thomas and Hannah, and sister Sarah Callier.

A February 2 memorial service held in San Diego at the Sub Base Chapel, Point Loma, was attended by Classmates, business associates and fam-

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ily. On a beautiful spring afternoon in May, Mick's ashes were inurned at the columbarium beside College Creek at the Academy. A large contingent of family and Classmates gathered to pay respects and to reminisce. He made the Navy, his world and our lives better for having passed through. We will miss him.

Steve Chadwick '62

WILLIAM A. BROCKETT, JR. '62 Bill Brockett, a Bay Area trial lawyer as widely know for his humanity and wit as for his courtroom skills, died Saturday night, 15 June, in his Berkeley, California home at the age of 55, alraost a year after suffering a raassive stroke.

The son of the late Admiral William Brockett' 34, Bill was born in Annapolis and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1962. He served as a Navy officer for five years that included a tour in Vietnam.

Following his Navy service. Bill worked his way through Yale Law School as a professional poker player, graduating in 1970.

Bill spent four years as a federal public defender in San Diego and San Francisco before entering private practice. In 1978, he and John Keker, San Francisco Police Comraission President, formed their own law firm in San Francisco. In the 1980s, as Chairman of the Bay Area Chapter of the Lawyers Alliance for Nuclear Arras Control, Bill sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency to obtain the government's nuclear disaster plan. He won the case, forcing the release of thousands of government documents that, "exploded the myth that civil defense measures could keep the US population safe in a nuclear war."

Bill is survived by his wife, Barbara Rhine; his mother, Juana Brockett, of San Diego; two stepdaughters, Demetria and Selena Rhine, of Berkeley; and his sister Cynthia Brockett, of North Brunswick, NJ. A memorial service was held Sunday, 22 June.

The family prefers donations to the Vanguard Public Foundation, 383 Rhode Island Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103 or the East Bay Community Foundation, 501 Wickson Ave., Oakland, CA 04910.

JohnArick'62

CRAWFORD LEE BENEDICT '66 Crawford Lee Benedict died 29 January 1992 on Topanga Canyon in Los Angeles as a result of a bad car accident. He was returning frora a business trip in Dallas. He was 49 years old.

Crawford was born 12 September 1943 in New York, son of Benjamin Crawford Benedict and Elizabeth Lee. In 1952 his family raoved to Newtown, CT, where he graduated frora Newtown High School. In 1966, he graduated from USNA. In 1967-1968 Crawford attended Nuclear Power School and Submarine School. In 1969 to 1971 he joined the Electrical Boat Division of General Dynamics, where he became part of the crew of BLUE FISH. In 1971 he got out of USN with the rank of Lieutenant to be part of the Naval Reserve. In 1969 he martied Barbara Pohl and they had a daughter Anne Elizabeth.

In 1971 to 1973 Crawford attended Harvard University, School of Business Administration and obtained his MBA. In 1973 he raoved to California. In 1985 he martied again Martha Tertazas Salas, from

Bolivia, South Araerica, They had two daughters: Sabrina Lee on 9 August 1986 and Adriana Lee on 9 August 1987.

The survivors are his wife Martha T. Benedict, Sabrina Lee and Adriana Lee, now 9 and 8 years old, and Anne E.

1 do the very best 1 know howâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the very best 1 can; and mean to keep doing so until the end. If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me won't amount to anything.

If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference.

- Abraham Lincoln

LANNY L. KING'78 To the crew of CARNEY, Commander Lanny L. King was "the Cap'n," the best one they ever had.

He chose them. He made them feel useful and important.

King was the prospective captain of the CARNEY, an Aegis destroyer nearing completion at Bath Iron Works. Since last September, he'd hand-picked his 300-plus crew from thousands of eligible sailors. And since April, he lived in Bath, getting his first ship ready for the Atlantic.

It was the fulfillment of a boyhood dream. But two days after Thanksgiving he suffered a brain aneurysm and died 14 December 1995, at the age of 39.

"No one ever told rae that I had to be miserable, so I choose to be happy," King wrote in a raerao to his sailors, laying out his coramand philosophies.

Crewman said King followed that memo. He was consistently positive, they said. King led by giving each sailor the belief that he or she could do valuable work. He called it, "forward leaning."

And he cared about families, another of the points in his memo; "Ensure you take care of your family.

If you have a problem at home, let someone on the ship know. Ask for time off if you need it. I ara committed to you and your families. Let me know how I can help."

Twice, King changed Navy policy, complaining to superiors in Washington, DC, that crewmen attached to ships that were awaiting their formal commissioning deserved the same rights as other sailors, rights to getting a place in line for the military's too few apartments and houses.

King was an 18-year career officer. His father was a Navy master chief with family in Fort Kent and Caribou. He called Hemingway, SC home. "His biggest philosophy on everything was family," his wife, Virginia said.

An educational tmst fund has been established for King's two children. Those wishing to donate may send contributions to; Educational Trust Fund for the children of CDR Lanny King, American National Bank, U.S. Naval Station Mayport, FL, 32228-0065.

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'"ESERVATIOTFORF'^OTDEM^ Please accept my order for _United States Naval Academy Grandfather Clock(s) @ $899.00 each.

(Quanuo,) (Include $82.00 per clock for insured shipping and freight charges).

I wish to pay for my clock(s) as follows: By a single remittance of $ made payable to U.S. Naval Academy Grandfather Clock, which I enclose.

By charging the full amount of $

to my credit card indicated below.

By charging my credit card monthly @ $89.90 for a period of ten (10) months.

Freight charges will be added to the first payment. I understand there is no downpayment and no finance charges, râ&#x20AC;&#x201D;i ^gg/gjn r~|

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. Exp. Full Account Number: *0n shipments to North Carolina only, add 6% sales lax.

-Telephone ( Signative )- (Necessary for Delivery) Mail orders to: U.S. Naval Academy Grandfather Clock, 7o P.O. Box 3345, Wilson, NC 27895.

Purchaser's Name: Address:

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City, State, Zip: ^ Credit Card purchasers may call toll free 1-800-346-2884.

All callers should request Operator 771 USN. NOTE: All orders telephoned or postmarked prior to December 5 will be guaranteed Christmas delivery. Installment orders subject to credit approval.

Symbolizing a tradition of excellence.

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