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Shipmate January-February 1999

Volume 62, No. 1

Features President's Call

by R A D M Ronald U S N , (Ret.)

F. Marryott

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ISSN 0488-6720 (USPS 494-440) Officers and Trustees

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Superintendent's Call

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The Case for Ethics Education

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An Ocean Away After Graduation... What's Next

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Navy Spirit Banner

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A Resource for the Brigade ...and Beyond

Another Ring Story

25 Index of Advertisers

T h e C e n t e r for t h e S t u d y of Professional Military Ethics

by Dr. Albert C. Pierce

25 Army-Navy '98 Ticket Winners

26 SACC

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Winning Ethics Essay

by Midshipman M. House

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Carmella

Lucky Bag of Books 1783 The First Va. Regiment of Foot 1775-1783 Navy vs. Hawaii 29 A Few Inches from the Yard Out with the Old, In with the New

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Mail Boat

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All Hands

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On the Horizon

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Bravo Zulu

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Navy Academics

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Navy Athletics

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8 Leadership Starts at the Top

by A D M Leon A. Edney '57, U S N (Ret.)

The 12 Etter Family Endowment Gift 14 Tailgating: Navy Style 15

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

Class News

Recognizing the Spirit of Philanthropy 16 A Child is Born 17

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Chapter News 180 "But stiii when two or tfiree shall meet..."

Last Call

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In Business...

Services from our Alumni Family

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Shipmate, January-February 1999

President'.s Ca

One of the capabilities of our Concept of Operations (Long-Range Plan), approved by our Trustees last year, is for the Alumni Association to provide factual and important information to influential people across America in all segments of our society. Additionally, we need to continue to communicate better with the membership while providing new and improved services. We are now in the favorable position of being able to grow a communications organization capable of "spreading the word" about issues of importance to our alumni, and I want to share with you how we are reorganizing to meet this challenge.

In the most far-reaching area of this reorganization, I have tasked Captain Chip Seymour '65 with the work of designing and leading a new division within the Alumni Association called Alumni Affairs. This is similar to how we developed the Strategic Programs directorate late in 1997. The role of Alumni Affairs is to develop the capacity to exert influence in areas critical to the Alumni Association through the coordinated efforts of alumni and friends around the country. This role is not one of lobbying but rather educating those who might be in a position to help the Alumni Association.

While Chip Seymour is busy doing this critically important work. Dr. Dan Struble '83, under my guidance, will direct ah solicitation efforts on behalf of the Naval Academy and the Alumni Association: Annual Fund (including President's Circle), Parent's Fund, Class Giving, Planned Giving, Major Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Giving. This unified fundraising team allows us to send a clear and consistent message regarding private support of the Naval Academy and the Alumni Association and allows us to make the most of the resources dedicated to fundraising.

Equally important is the Alumni Association's ability to deliver services to our alumni. Currently, services provided to alumni run the gamut from sponsoring numerous events around the country through our 77 chapters, providing a Homepage at www.usna.com which connects classes and chapters, keeping current with the employment needs of the private sector for those members who are conducting a career transition, to "typical" services such as the alumni magazine (Shipmate), class reunions and Homecoming, a welcome tent at home football games, a travel program, and an affinity credit card program.

Similar to influence, our Concept of Operations calls for providing even more services in the coming years. The best way for us to deliver on our commitments to the Concept of Operations is to compartmentalize services into three divisions: Alumni Services, Alumni Relations, and Alumni Publications. Commander Dave Church '67 will direct Alumni Services, Commander Tim Kobosko '80 will direct Alumni Relations, and Lieutenant Commander Mike Collins '84 will direct Alumni Publications. Their general responsibilities are as follows: • Alumni Services - Membership activation; Career Transition and Career Enhancement • Alumni Relations - Class and Chapter Support, Contract Services and Marketing, and Event Management • Alumni Publications - Shipmate, Register, and Business Resource Directory.

Ms. Kate Hite continues as Director of Fiscal Services with the additional duty of personnel and benefits administration.

Commander Lawrence Heyworth III '70, as Director of Strategic Programs, picks up the additional duties of information technology, information dissemination and database maintenance. In short, his role encompasses the coordination of all information and information requests coming into the Alumni Association and, most importantly, ensures that we transmit a consistent message from the Alumni Association.

As I told the Trustees at the December meeting, I am very proud of our staff. Collectively, they are a talented and resourceful team. By the time you read this, the new organization will be in place and hitting on all cylinders. If you have questions about membership, gifts, donations, alumni travel, please continue to ask them. Our phone numbers are the same. This reorganization will be transparent to you because the staff will continue to provide you the service you expect of them. The staff will continue to respond in a positive manner not only because of their talent, but because we are also using technology and systems to make us more efficient.

In summary, to execute our Concept of Operations, I have flattened the organization (under me and Captain Paul Zambernardi '70 the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer) into seven divisions, each with specific responsibilities. By doing this, we are in a better position to create strategic capabilities in the areas of communications, services to alumni, influence on behalf of alumni, and focused fundraising. I am looking forward to an exciting and productive year in 1999. What better way to prepare ourselves for the new Millenium?

Ronald F. Marryott

Shipmate, January-February 1999

Changes in the 1999 Annual Fund In 1999 you will see, or hear, some changes in the Annual Fund. We have listened to your thoughts, concerns and suggestions and have developed a netv and consistent way of seeking your unrestricted support for the 1999 Annual Fund.

Here is what stays the same...

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The 1999 Annual Fund will continue, as it did in 1998, to offer you the option of directing your unrestricted gift either in support of Naval Academy programs or in support of Alumni Association programs.

Gifts directed to the Academy support programs within the five Centers of Excellence: Character and Leadership Development Professional Development Academic Development Physical Development Admissions If you choose to direct your gift to the Alumni Association, you will be helping to increase and enhance Alumni Services and Communications: Career Transition Programs Class and Chapter support Reunion Coordination Assistance Website: www.usna.com Electronic Communications for conveying important information about the Academy, the Association, and the Navy

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Giving Clubs (See the article on Donor Recognition on page 16.)

Century Club $100-$249 Tecumseh Club $250-$499 John Paul Jones Club $500-$999 Leadership Club $l,000-$2,499 President's Circle Unrestricted gift of $2,500 or more

What changes...

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In 1999, in addition to receiving a letter from RADM Stephen K. Chadwick '62, our Annual Fund Chairman, certain classes (most falling between 1954 and 1994) will receive a telephone call asking for your participation in the 1999 Annual Fund.

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You will be able to make a two-year commitment (or pledge) to the Annual Fund. For your convenience, you may make your gift annually, semi-annually, or on a quarterly basis.

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If your Class is in the first year of raising gifts for a restricted class project and you have chosen to support that project, you will be exempt from the Annual Fund and will not be asked for an unrestricted gift that year.

The 1999 Annual Fund Campaign will kick off in the spring so watch for your letter from Admiral Chadwick and for new Annual Fund information. A strong system of unrestricted support is a top priority as we build on the foundation of our past and move toward a solid future for the Naval Academy and Alumni Association.

Eleanor Chisholm, Head of the Annual

Fund

I've said on numerous occasions how honored I am to serve as Superintendent of this wonderful institution. The Brigade of Midshipmen is comprised of superb young men and women.

I've enclosed below a recent thank-you letter from a foreign exchange Plebe (Cameroon) to the Brigade as an example to illustrate this point. I'm extremely proud of our Midshipmen, of how good they are and how great they can become.

J. R. Ryan Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy Superintendent

/ am MIDN 4/C [Bomono] Emessiene from the First Company. I think many of you have heard about me these past few days. On Thursday, 22 October 1998, my brother died back home (Douala-Cameroon). Due to the fact that the email system was down and I am not reachable by phone, I received the message of his death on Saturday, 24 October 1998. Confronted [by] the enormous cost and the almost insolvable problem to find a way back home on emergency leave during a weekend, I was given the opportunity to see andfeel the Brigade of Midshipmen in action as one huge family. I received an incredible help from the Brigade as well as from the faculty and staff. It is now the time for me to thank all the people who prayed for me and whose spirits stayed with me all the time through these difficult moments. The collection made throughout the entire Academy to help with the airplane ticket was simply fantastic. And, as a result, it totalled more than the price of the airplane ticket. Your generosity will not be lost. The remaining money will be given to the program. Give From The Heart, as I know all of you gave this money from very deep in your heart. I will not end without giving special thanks to all the people who helped me catch up when I came back, and to all my teachers who gave their time to pull me up. Thanks, to the Main Office staff of 24 October 1998. For those of you who are still wondering how I am doing, I am alright. You helped me to recover, and if I can smile today, it is because of you. Thank you Brigade! Thank you everyone! I love you all.

Very respectfully, MIDN4/CB.A. Emessiene, USN

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he Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics has an ambitious mission: "To promote and enhance the ethical development of current and future military leaders through education, research, and reflection." Located at the U.S. Naval Academy, it will develop programs to benefit the Midshipmen, faculty, and staff of the Academy, while reaching out to the Fleet, the Fleet Marine Force, the Department of the Navy, and beyond.

The Center has no line responsibility for any aspect of the lives of Midshipmen, Sailors. Marines, or anyone else for that matter. Rather, it is in the business of providing products and services in the field of ethics to help those who do have such responsibilities.

During my first months on the job, I have been proceeding along three paths simultaneously: • Developing a strategic plan for the Center; • Launching some early initiatives; and • Building the initial infrastructiu'e for the Center.

The strategic planning process is proving invaluable, as the Superintendent and I determine the constituency the Center might serve, both on the Yard and beyond. We also must determine what the most productive program areas for us to pursue are, and work out the staffing and other resource requirements needed to support the Center's efforts. Since September. I have been reaching out, not only across the Yard, but to the Fleet and the Fleet Marine Force, the various service schools (including the other Service Academies), professional military education institutions, and civilian universities and ethics centers to solicit ideas for the Center. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, both from those who say they could benefit from the Center's products and services, and from those who would like to cooperate or "partner" with us in projects in the field of ethics.

Part of the art of the planning process is to identify products and services that would benefit many members of the potential cUentele and constituency. Among the programs we are seriously considering are case studies, conferences, a visiting "fellows-in-residence" program, and short courses related to ethical issues in military service, national defense, and national security.

...coU'^cvdm Our goal is to have an agreed upon strategic plan in place early in 1999. and then proceed to build upon the Center's accomphshments each year.

While strategic planning is critical for the ultimate success of the Center, it is also important that we launch some early programs to give the Center a sense of momentum and to give people in, and outside, the Yard a sense of the things we would like to do.

Our first programs have focused on the Midshipmen. We created a prize for the best essay in NE203, the core ethics course all ThirdClass Midshipmen take. We awarded thefirstprize to Carmella House, Midshipman Third Class at a marvelous dinner hosted by Admiral and Mrs. Ryan on 22 November. The leadership of the Class of 1964 approached the Center about working on the book Ethics and the Junior Officer, which the Class presents to every First Classman at a special dinner. We agreed that Professors Shannon French and Aine Donovan of Naval Academy's Leadership, Ethics, and Law (LEL) Department, and I wiU co-edit future revisions of this book. For the second year in a row, the Center, in partnership with the Character Development Division and the LEL Department, will sponsor a team of Midshipmen who will compete in an intercollegiate ethics bowl, organized by the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics.

This competition will be held in Washington. D.C. in February 1999.

We have commissioned foiu" case studies in ethics, all of which should be ready for classroom use by the end of this academic year. Lastly, we have begun early planning for an ethics conference to be held at the Naval Academy early in the summer of 1999.

At the same time, I have been getting our offices set up and have started to hire additional staff to develop, conduct, and manage these various programs.

All in all, it has been an exciting and rewarding first several months, and I think that is the way things are going to be throughout the life of the Center.

Dr. Pierce is Director of tlie Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics at the U.S. Naval Academy.

SI"habadioKtv Excdlaicc oger Tetrault has come a long '3!ip!llK Huntington High School on Longs - *^ ^Island. As Chairman of the Board and CEO of McDermott International, a New| Orleans based energy services and engineering concern, Roger oversees a company with S3 billion in revenue and more than 24.000 employees. A graduate of the Naval Academy Class of 1963, Roger worked 21 years at Bahcock and Wilcox, followed b\ si.\ years at General Dynamics; t~ir>t as President of the Electric Boat Division, and then as President of the Land Systems Group. He became Chairman and CEO of McDermott 1 to r: VADM Ryan, Linda Tetrault. Di,\ne R\an. and Intemational in August of 1997.

Roger Tetrault Throughout his career, he has maintained the virtues, disciplines and foundation he received at the Naval Academy. With a successful career in place, Roger and his wife, Linda, have shown their appreciation and dedication to the Naval Academy by establishing the Roger and Linda Tetrault Director position for the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics. Together, Roger and Linda wanted to support the center that will help prepare fiiture leaders and encourage the study and discussion of the ethical conflicts that will face them.

"Most of the world does not play according to our mles," Roger explained. "As the world becomes smaller, and we become even more engaged internationally, our leaders in all walks of life will surely confront ethical misconduct. They must have a firm moral foundation and be equipped to respond appropriately. Choosing the 'hard right' over the 'easy wrong" must be a practiced discipline."

Shipmate, January-February 1999

THE CASE FOR ETHICS EDUCATION

BY PROFESSORAINE DONOVAN Third, and arguably most important, is that future military leaders When I tell people tiiat I teach ethics at die United States Naval Academy, a common response is a snicker and a self-righteous re- need to understand and accept that their professional behavior is mark, such as "good luck, they need it." The implication being, of judged by a different criterion than ordinary moral categories. Philocourse, that the highly publicized moral transgressions of a few Mid- sophically speaking, the professional role of the military officer is shipmen has tainted the pool forever. On the other hand, when I be- strongly differentiated, in that the norms are weighted more heavily gin a new semester with the Midshipmen and ask them their views on than they would be against other principles in other contexts. An ethics education, I receive an overwhelming response of redundancy: officer's moral calculations are derived from his or her understand"We already know what it means to be moral, why do we need a ing of the unique role of the military leadership. This higher-order class?" No one, it seems, sees a need for moral education except the obligation is a difficult concept for Midshipmen; why, they ask, should professional gadflies who persist in challenging assumptions and be- they be held to a higher standard of behavior than their elected officials, for example? The answer haviors of future military leadto that question is complex, but ers. As one of those professional it begins with the notion of a gadflies, I would like to make voluntary association grounded the argument for ethics educain shared moral beliefs. The tion on several grounds. warrior ethos has an honored First, the civilian perception tradition of service and protecof Midshipmen (and the military tion that places the warrior in a as a whole) as morally bankrupt caste or category of privileged is simply false. Overall, these status; and with that status young men and women exhibit comes the expectation of exemhigher-order values which inplary moral standards. clude duty, honor, courage and, ultimately, self-sacrifice. The Honesty, for example, is a media scrutiny of anomalous requirement of the role of miliexceptions, such as the 1991 tary officers; without unwaverTailhook incident. Air Force ing trust within a combat unit, Lieutenant Kelly Flinn's adulcohesiveness will disintegrate. tery charge, or the sexual misSimilarly, the personal attributes conduct charges against the Serof loyalty to the Constitution of geant Major [McKinney] of the the United States and "shipmate Army, to name but a few, has re- Aine Donovan discussing the importance of moral leadership in today's military before self place a heavy bursulted in a widespread percepden of individual responsibility tion of military moral corruption. The reality, within the walls of the on military officers. This burden is not an external imposition, a judgNaval Academy, is one of good intentions and idealism. Why, then, ment by the media, friends or politicians; it is an internal gauge that do we need moral education? Good intention is the necessary foun- is alighted and fed by the moral obligations one accepts with the role dation for moral leadership, but without structured formation of those of military officer. It is, we believe, through that acceptance that perintentions, the will to do good can wither on the vine. sonal transformation occurs. Moral leaders do not ask why they are Second, it is through the exchange of ideas that moral develop- held to a higher standard; they knowingly and willfully craft lives ment occurs. Ethics is not something taught once and stored away to that are principle-based and worthy of emulation through the seembe used in emergencies. It is difficult and messy work, not a simple ingly mundane events of everyday life. academic exercise. To read a passage from Aristotle's Nicomachean Moral leadership has been an element of Midshipmen education Ethics will not, necessarily, transform the soul of a twenty-year-old; since the early days of the Naval Academy's history, all of it good what will transform his or her moral perspective is an opportunity to and all of it appropriate for its time. Today's Midshipmen are endiscuss the wisdom of 5* century Greece through a lens of 20* cen- gulfed in information and expectations of multiple competencies. Our tury professional military behavior. For this reason, the ethics pro- goal is to give them an opportunity to reflect on the single most imgram at the Naval Academy is team-taught with civilian professors portant aspect of their education: their moral motivation. working alongside senior military officers in a seminar-style format.

For example, what Midshipmen read in Thomas Aquinas' Just War Professor Donovan holds a doctorate in Philosophy of EducaTheory is discussed in terms of Colonel Paul Roush's (Class of 1957) tion, specializing in Moral Education, from the University of insightful article on the Panama Invasion. The integration of theory California, San Francisco. She has taught ethics at the Naval into practice is, ultimately, the goal of moral leadership.

Academy since 1996 and was assistant director of the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics.

Shipmate, January-February 1999

by Micbkipman 3/C Carmella M. House

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t is hard to find an American unfamiliar with 1991 Tailhook Convention in Las Vegas. Tailhook has come to mean several things to this country and the naval service: excessive consumption of alcohol, destruction of hotel property, strippers, prostitutes, and ultimately, aviators sexually harassing and assaulting women on the third floor of the Hilton Hotel. Tailhook has become synonymous with drunken aviators groping women, making lewd comments and gestures toward them, and forcing them to pass through a "gauntlet" of men lining the hallway. Regardless of motivations—be they excessive consumption of alcohol, the "aviator mentality" and need to "blow off steam" after the Gulf War, or tradition upheld by flag officers, there can be no argument; these officers failed the Navy and their office. The events of that night and the cover-up scandal that followed, demand careful attention and consideration by the Navy and all officers in order to assess the moral and professional implications to the service. In addition, we must harvest lessons that will aid us in preventing such aberrations in the future, and allow us to deal swiftly and decisively, should similar circumstances arise. In this way, we will become better officers and a better military. Perhaps applying utilitarian philosophy to Tailhook can prove a useful tool.

Utilitarianism can be approached from several different sub-philosophies. The underlying principle, however, remains the same: "utility," or "the greatest happiness," is the foundation of morals. Actions are "right" in proportion as they tend to promote happiness, and "wrong" as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness, or pain. Utilitarians do not argue over this principle; rather, they disagree on its application. Act utilitarianism affirms that the principle should be applied to specific acts in specific circumstances; rule utilitarianism maintains that the principle should be used to test rules, which then can be used to decide the correctness of specific acts. Approaching the events of Tailhook from these two perspectives makes utilitarianism useful in deciding what lessons to take from it.

Act utilitarianism asserts that an act is right only if there is no other act that can be performed that would produce a higher utility. Act utilitarianism, therefore, is the art of consequences. The officers involved in Tailhook did not consider the consequences of their actions; if they did, those considerations were quickly dismissed. This was primarily a function of the fact that, in its history, Tailhook had never had consequences attached to it. Although this did not remove the officers from their obligation to consider consequences, it at least suggests how such consequences could have been ignored—officers were conditioned to believe that such behavior was expected in the community, and even preferred. Had anyone believed that flag officers would have been relieved of duty, countless field-grade officers reprimanded, and the image of the Navy and Marine Corps so tarnished, it is doubtful that any of these seemingly loyal officers would have risked the wellbeing of themselves, their shipmates, or their brotherhood. Yet, that is exactly what they did. Many of the women assaulted were fellow officers, shipmates and members of that "brotherhood." Then the question arises of why they were violated. It was because they were not viewed as belonging; they were not considered equals and their rights were not considered. Whether the subjects of this harassment were shipmates, however, is irtelevant. Officers are trained for the profession of warfighting. They are taught to consider consequences—the battlefield is the optimal medium to demonstrate the action-reaction symbiosis—and there was simply no excuse for these predators to think only of how the victims could have "utility" for them, and not of any consequences for themselves or others.

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Bentham and John Stuart Mill.

Mill would condemn Tailhook on an arguably more intelJeremy Bentham was one of the first philosophers to re- lectual level because of its far-reaching implications for the ject the practice of basing morality on individual conscience Navy and Marine Corps communities. It set them years beor religious beliefs. Instead, he adhind in social advancement in the vocated the single principle of utileyes of the whole military and the ity, his version of which defines any nation, thereby destroying its co"good" action as one that increases " W h e n , society ind culture begin ^^^^on, pubHc confidence, and efthe balance between pleasure and fectiveness as an instrument of pain in favor of pleasure. Con- to uproot whit we have long held us national policy, and as a fighting versely, any bad action is one that force. decreases the favor of pleasiu-e. He unchAlenged, we are more [ikely to Kantian ethics expand on rule argues that nature has placed manutilitarianism. Although it agrees kind in permanent servitude of not only resist the chmge, but tO that the consequences of an action these two entities, pleasure and are morally irrelevant, it argues pain, and the degree to which they move in the opposite direction" that the rule with which the action are enjoyed and suffered, respecmust agree is more a "maxim" that tively, is the only valid considercould and ought to be applied as a universal law. Kant calls this prination when deciding the morahty of an action, or whether the action should be taken. The events ciple the "categorical imperative." Although there exists only at Tailhook constitute a valid argument against this philoso- one for rational beings, it can be stated in three different phyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the obscenities may have increased the momentary ways: First, an action should be done for the sake of duty pleasure of the perpetrators considerably, but at the even- alone, and not be motivated by some form of self-interest. tual expense of the women involved, numerous careers lost, Second, an action should earn its moral worth from the and the Navy as a whole. Here, the overall principle of utili- maxim upon which it is decided, not from the purpose to be tarianism must prove paramount. To Bentham's ends, the attained by it. Finally, the idea of the law itself is the ground effects on the community supersede those on the individual; determining to good will, creating reverence for the law. It clearly, the effects on the aviation community were not con- is, therefore, Kantian ethics with which Tailhook is in greatsidered. Finally, according to Bentham, the characteristics est violation. A group of officers acted without any considthat need to be considered when evaluating any pleasure or eration of duty. The lascivious and lewd behavior that some pain sensation, are their intensity, duration, certainty or un- took part in clearly was a violation of the principle of the certainty, immediacy or remoteness, the number of people "officer and [the] gentieman," as well as the duty inherent to which they extend, and the chance of being followed or to a member of the militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially in a government not followed by similar sensation. In short, its fecundity and devoted to democracy and assuring the rights and liberties its purity, respectively. Tailhook itself was clearly intense, of all people. Another neglected duty that was equally detriaffecting only an immediate few number of people, and tak- mental was the failure as officers; those who were present ing place only over the weekend. However, although the last- and did not take part, but who did nothing to try to stop the ing effects did not begin to surface until months after the improper behavior. Individuals in the association who knew September weekend, their duration and the number of people the kinds of activities that went on at Tailhook, had an equal to which they extend are still undefined. This leads to the obligation to make the injustices known and to try to stop suggestion that, certain aspects should carry greater weight Continued on page 10

Continued from page 9 ficers: their actions were contemptible first because they detiiem from reoccurring, even if they were not at Tailhook '91 at stroyed their victim's dignity, and were compounded when they, all. In addition, the characteristics that should be utilized to and the Navy, lied in response to allegations and tiied to coverup the fact that anything inappropriate had happened. They atevaluate an action were ignored.

Kant would have deplored the actions of the officers as being tacked the accusers' integrity and further denied their dignity.

Humans exercise utilitarianism every day by rationaUzing in violation of the universal maxim on all three levels he detheir actions: students ask themselves whether the additional fines. Their actions were conti-ary to their duty, and were motielective class is "worth" the extra effort it will require, and famivated solely by self-interest. There is no moral law or maxim lies agree to do without a vacation one year in order to buy a that can be tweaked to even marginally justify their behavior. new car.

To rational beings, it appears a simple matter of logic.

Finally, they exhibited neither respect for the individual as the Considering myself a scientist and mathematician, I agree with personal liberties natural law guarantees us all, nor the dejure the inequalities behind pleasure and pain as presented by law of both the country and the Navy. Then-Secretary of the Navy, H. Lawrence Garrett III, had articulated a "zero toler- Bentham, and the greater value placed on mental sensations ance" policy against sexual harassment less than a year prior to than those physical, as argued by Mill. However, despite disTailhook. Tailhook even violates the most damning short-com- agreeing with Kant's absolutist view of lying, and despite the ing of Kantism, that any action can be rationalized if the situa- potential abuse of rationalization, it is his philosophy of the tion is described in enough detail. No amount of rationalization categorical imperative that seems most applicable in evaluatcould justify any kind of net benefit or net utility to the officers' ing Tailhook. It is this theory to which I subscribe, as I have found it gives me the greatest utility in evaluating my own acactions.

No mainstream utilitarian philosopher would advocate the tions and those I observe in my life.

It is clear that no one branch of debauchery practiced at Tailhook; howutilitarianism can produce an adequate ever, they would have differed in their assessment of Tailhook and yield rejudgment and reasons for condemna" W e must trust our soldiers md sults applicable to our society and tion. Bentham would have been most military today. Therefore, we combine disturbed by the fact that much more pain resulted than pleasure. Although sailors to have the mental a.nd the philosophies for our own greatest which is to amass a set of lesthere were more men than women intellectual fortitude to act maturely utility, sons or an ethos of morality to use in present, and thereby more individuals pleasured than there were recipients of ...so the changes enhance our restdi-the future. Upon evaluation of the events surrounding Tailhook coming pain, the duration and severity of that from several angles of utilitarianism, pain ultimately outweighed the momen- ness rather than destroy/ it." four main lessons resulted. tary collective pleasure. He might be First, it is crucial that naval officwilling to entertain an argument that if ers remember what they have pledged Tailhook had the effect of increasing morale among aviators, thus allowing them to form more tightly- their loyalty to the Constitution. We Americans are a people knit squadrons, thereby increasing effectiveness in a time of who have entered into a union wilUngly over which the Constiwar and ultimately ensuring the safety and liberty of the nation tution is our supreme governance. Loyalty to the nation and to and its citizens, then their actions might be justified. Mill also her Constitution must always supersede loyalty to the unit, our would consider this thought, as the case could be made that the peers, and our own self-interest. The military, as our primary mental benefits to the aviators manifested in tangible benefits instrument of diplomacy and national policy, must follow this to millions of Americans, while the physical and mental an- standard unwaveringly. Upon entering the naval service, we guish of the assaulted women affected only those women and must decide our own maximsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;what we stand for personally, was minimal in comparison to the benefits. Even Kant would and what the Navy stands for morally. We must commit ourentertain such an attempt at rationalization. However, no such selves, as our oath states, "without mental reservation or purattempts or arguments were made at the time, nor could they be pose of evasion." Unless we decide what we will stand for initaken seriously in the aftermath of the scandalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the perpetra- tially, before we are confronted with a situation that tests us, tors acted with only their own momentary interests in mind, we will fall into the trap of rationalizing our way into the easier which violates many popularly-held moral philosophies, most solution, and we will never be able to apply our morals consistently when tested. blatantly that of utilitarianism.

The morality of lying also enters into the Tailhook equation.

Second, we must maintain accountability. We must assume Philosophies on lying range from John Wesley's rejection of responsibiUty for our own actions and for those of our subordiany and all lies, regardless of their consequences, to St, nates, and we must instill in them the morals and standards of Augustine's admission that a lie sometimes can do service to behavior compatible with those of the Navy, the Constitution, another. Kant's absolutist views on lying stem from his belief and to protect the rights of others. We must realize that we are that "By a lie a man throws away and, as it were, annihilates his constantly an example to those around us, regardless of whether dignity as a man." Kant again would condemn the Tailhook ofContinued on page 11

Continued from page 10 we are in a strictly professional setting or in uniform. Our office becomes part of our identity; we can never separate ourselves from our rank, and the morals by which we are governed are rank-blind. These morals are not just for political or "feel good" purposes; these are the weapons with which we arm our soldiers and sailors to assume responsibility for themselves and for others, so that they may contribute to the unit's mission and advance her purpose.

Third, we must evaluate ourselves and our traditions constantly to ensure that they remain consistent with contemporary laws, morals, and imiversally-accepted behavior. The American military is uniquely built upon tradition; it is part of our identity. This makes it so important to judge whether our traditions contribute to our mission— whether they increase our happiness, effectiveness, or utility to those we serve—without destroying that of others. Although tradition is very useful in building brotherhood, cohesion, and morale; changing force structures and social structures sometimes eliminate the value of certain traditions; often, the camaraderie or "wartior spirit" that was fed by particular traditions can be better cultivated now through different means. Therefore, we should not be hesitant to evaluate our traditions and ensure that they are maintained for more than their own sake. It is through this that we spearhead potential situations such as Tailhook and better serve ourselves and our mission.

Finally, our evaluation of utilitarianism shows us that, although it may be comforting to believe that humans can act solely from the "rightness" or "wrongness" of actions, it is impossible not to consider consequences. As a society with a rich history steeped in tradition, we are inherently resistant to change. When society and culture begin to uproot what we have long held as unchallenged, we are more likely to not only resist the change, but to move in the opposite direction. To counter this, we must use discipline—the willing and immediate obedience to [lawful] orders—and support mandated changes as ferventiy as we would charge an enemy encampment. When these changes risk causing a regression, it is important, as officers and commanders, to emphasize our unwavering support. Equally important, is to inform our subordinates of the rationale behind the changes, what otiier options were considered, what potential problems could arise, and what advantages are foreseen. We must trust our soldiers and sailors to have the mental and intellectual fortitude to act maturely, with sound morals and judgment, and to adapt so that changes enhance our readiness rather than destroy it.

Our duty must rest ultimately in protecting liberty. We do this on a personal level in our interactions with individuals, on a societal level in our publicly-articulated views and visible commitment to our superiors—while stiU maintaining personal initiative and judgment, and on a national level in carrying out the policies and objectives of our service. There is no guarantee that, in analyzing such events as Tailhook, our efforts will affect monumental attitudinal changes and prevent all futiire incidents of poor judgment or dereliction of duty; rather, it is our onus to be aware of our shortcomings and continually try to'improve ourselves. It is a unique liberty with which we are endowed in the United States, and upon pledging our commitment to our oath of office, we accept the moral imperative to do all in our power to ensure that liberty for all citizens.

Midshipman House is from Ft. Branch, IN. She is majoring in physics, and intends to eventually earn her doctorate in astrophysics. She isplatining on a career as a naval aviator and hopes to l^ecome an a.stronaut.

Midshiptnan House is a private pilot, and is a member of tJte Debate Team, Powerliftitig Team, Naval Academy Flying Squadron, and the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference Committee.

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The lollowmg' is a trainiscript ojf Adimiral Edime'y's testi)mo)ni"y Ibefoire the Coinmmittee oim Jfudiciairy, Uiaited States IHIouse of IRjepresentatives on i Deceimber 11998

Mr. Chairman, I appear before your distinguished Committee to- not reading the classics, is a close second. Those interested in leaderday to participate in a panel discussion addressing leadership and ship and ethics development must ask this question: What ethical ethics as they relate to the curtent issues before this committee and messages are our children getting from afternoon TV talk shows, as the nation. In view of my particular experience as a career military well as the prime time violence and comic titillation on TV in the officer serving this nation's defense needs for over 37 years, I will evening? Now, this same material is easily available on the Intemet.

Recent surveys indicate 70% of college students admit to having focus my remarks on the importance of ethics and integrity in the military leadership of this great cheated at least once. You can buy country of ours. For the past two hooks on "How to Cheat and Succeed" years, I have been the full-time ocmost off-campus book stores. The cupant of the Distinguished Leadicide rate among teens is up 11 % in ership Chair at the United States Nalast five years. Crime and dmgs val Academy. This Chair is endowed imain dominant factors in our cities, by the private donation of one of the ore interesting, is the fact that 50% Academy's Alumni and therefore our crime involves employees stealmy remuneration is not paid for with g from employers. These are values govemment or taxpayer's dollars. I d lessons of life that are being transspend my time teaching ethics three sitted to our youth. It is often a mesdays a week, leadership two days a ge that subtly implies the idea, "so week and participating in a Brigadehat if it is wrong, everyone is doing wide Integrity Development Pro' This is the background from which gram once a month. This is an indir entry level enlisted and officer are cator of the relevance and imporlining from. tance placed on these subjects by Faced with this reality, the armed those charged with developing the irces have concluded that all personethics-based leadership required by il must be inculcated repeatedly with our officer corps. While I provide :e requirement and expectation that this information as background, I litary leadership must evolve from appear before you today and make foundation of trust and confidence, this statement as a concerned indie ethics and integrity of our milividual citizen and retired military ofleadership must be much higher ficer; not as a representative of any an the society at large; even higher organization with which I am curan the elected officials that serve that rently affiliated. iciety. Success in combat, which is business, depends on trust and We live in a society that more and confidence in our leaders and each more is transmitting a confused mes"Rank and high positions do not confer privileges; they other.

Ethics and integrity are the basage on the subject of ethics and inentail unavoidable responsibilities and accountability." sic elements of Trust and Confidence tegrity, which makes one wonder if in our military leadership, both from we are losing our way. In our last Presidential election, both candidates emphasized family values. One above, and more importantly, from below.

While the requirements for successful military leadership are clear, wanted two parents to be the center of the family responsibilities; The other felt it takes a village of caring people to raise our children. it is also clear we do not always meet these standards. At the end of It seems to me that both were right. When we look in the window of the Gulf War, just seven years ago, our military and its leaders stood the American society to see how we are doing, the picture is not too at the pinnacle of professional performance and public esteem folcomforting. Approximately one out of four babies born today is ille- lowing the dramatic successes in the Gulf War. We led everyone's list gitimate, and 25% of all children are being raised by a single parent. of those for whom the public had trust and confidence. Since then, Even in the declining base of our more traditional two-parent fami- we have had Tailhook, a watershed event. There have been serious lies, both parents routinely work full-time jobs. It often appears we sexual harassment and ethical behavior charges in all the services; are more interested in raising wealth, than our children. Consequently, many involving senior leadership that have resulted in more than a TV viewing is up 60% among our children, and surfing the Internet, dozen flag officers being removed from office for violations of integ12

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rity and ethics. The issue of chemical weapons exposure in the Gulf able responsibilities and accountability. Young Americans in our miliWar raises questions conceming stiaight talk, if not the integrity of tary place their leadership on a pedestal of trust and confidence when the leadership with regards to our troops and the public. Leadership we earn it. They have the right to expect unfailing professional perwithin the Army has been tarnished by "skinhead" racial incidents at formance and integrity from each level of leadership. Military leadFort Bragg, die revelations at Aberdeen, and the alleged abuses of the ers at all levels, need to consistently display that match between words former Sergeant Major McKinney of die Army. Theti-agicshoot-down and deeds, between rules and compliance, between institutional valof friendly helos in Northern Iraq, as well as several Navy and Ma- ues and behavior The catch is, that this match must take place 24 rine air accidents, also raised questions of confidence and integrity in hours a day, there is no off time when you can let your hair down and die military training process. The Naval Academy had the EE Cheat- not represent these core values. There can be no compromise on this ing Scandal in 1993-1994, plus a few highly publicized incidents of issue in a profession where the ultimate you can demand of a subordrug use and car tiieft by members of the Brigade. The Marine Corps dinate is that they lay their life on the line in the execution of your had cheating on exams at their Officers Basic School, the publicized orders. tradition of blood pinning and the recent relief of a commander in the When all is said and done, military leadership must have a moral field for apparently advocating the destinction of any films docu- base, a set of ethical values to keep us true to the high ideals of our menting routine failures in flight discipline. Unfortunately, I could forebearers who provided us the cherished inheritance of freedom. list more examples, but the message is that our house does not look The integrity of an officer's word, signature, commitment to truth, in order on the issue of ethics and integrity, no matter where you discerning what is right and acting to cortect what is wrong; must be look, from the White House to the house next door. Whenever these natural, involved and rise to the forefront of any decision or issue. disconnects between our standards of behavior and our actions oc- Leadership by example must come from the top, it must be consiscur, the solution is not to lower our standards. Rather, we must main- tently of the highest standards and it must be visible for all to see. tain the standards and improve our performance while holding those "Do as I say and not as I do," just won't hack it! This country is who fail accountable. firmly entrenched in the principle of civilian leadership of our military in the authority of the President.

In the military profession, a breach of Therefore, those who hold that leadership integrity, ethics or honor is always acosition, to be credible, must meet the companied by a leadership failure. The tame standards. bottom line for our military leadership America and her Armed Forces have alrequirements, is that integrity and ethics ays stood on the side of right and human cannot be taken for granted or treated cency. You do not throw these core vallightly at any level of training or interaces away in the process of defending them, tion. All of our personnel must be inculbu also do not lower the bar of ethical cated repeatedly with the requirement itandards and integrity when individuals that military leadership must evolve from ail to live up to them. We must continue a foundation of trust and confidence in remove those who fall short and seek our ethics and core values of honor, courose who meet and exceed the requireage and commitment to do what is right. lents. Dual standards and less accountToday, we are asking our people. What bility at the top will undermine the trust is right? Why do what is right? The nd confidence so essential to good order moralist's answer is, because it is the d discipline as well as mission success, right thing to do. Our answer is, because he fact is, core values for military leadthe tmst and confidence required of our rs and their civilian Commander in Chief profession demands it. Doing what is 'emain in effect no matter where they are right based on the whole tmth must be what you are doing 24 hours a day. natural and automatic for the American hen observed by anyone, they must remilitary officer. We need to clearly idenect the institution's core values of respect tify our core values and repeatedly reinr decency, human dignity, morality and force them among all members of the oing what is right, in or out of uniform, armed forces so that they become secn or off duty. I believe that ethical men ond nature. d women have a conscience that warns Whenever one reflects on the need for you when you are about to cross the line ethics within the miUtary profession, as from right to wrong. The true test of inexecuted by those who have the priviLeadership must walk the walk... "Do as I tegrity for the ethical leader is doing what lege of leading the American soldier, say and not as I do," just won't hack it! is right when no one is watching. He or sailor, airman. Marine and Coast Guardsshe knows, and that is all that is required to do what is right. Unfortuman in the duty of defending our national security interests, I believe nately, those few senior military and civilian officials that bring shame it is necessary to reflect on the roots of our nation. For it is there on themselves, their families, and their country by ethical indiscrewhere the higher calling of this nation, some call it a moral purpose tions, were probably doing the same thing as more junior officials. It that we serve today, began. Some curtent day thinking would have us was not newsworthy then, but it was just as wrong. If in these cases believe that those who espouse a bridge to the past have no vision. I the leader chooses to lie or otherwise avoid his/her responsibilities, submit, if the vision of the present is missing the values that this the continuation of that military leadership is adverse to morale, good nation was founded on, we should strengthen that bridge to the past, order and discipline, and eventually, combat effectiveness. As has for it is built on the lives of those who fought and gave the ultimate been said on many occasions: "Habit is the daily battleground of charsacrifice for those principles and beliefs. acter" While there are many effective styles of leadership, two essential ingredients of successful military leadership are integrity and ethics.

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"Leadership Starts at the Top," continued from page 13... based on all the facts and the truth. This takes proactive involvement, not selective avoidance. Second, you must act on what you discern to be wrong, even at personal cost, and I might add, the conective action must be effective. And finally, openly justify your actions as required to meet the test of right and wrong. Under this clear definition, whenever an individual or collective breakdown in our core values is observed, immediate corrective action must be taken. There are any number of courses of action available, and the best one will depend on the circumstances at the time. What is never acceptable, is the toleration of observed wrong actions or the acceptance of an environment that allows wrong actions to occur. To allow this is a fundamental breakdown in the integrity of the leadership responsibilities and trust placed in the acceptance of one's oath of office. Above all else, military leadership is a commitment to seek out responsibility, to understand and accept accountability, to care, to get involved, to motivate, to get the job done right the first time, through our people.

Mistakes will happen and can be corrected, usually with a positive leaming curve. The cover-up of mistakes and responsibility by lying or obfuscation, cannot be tolerated. The leadership of our Armed Forces must be based on principle, not litigious double talk. Thus, the leadership traits of our military, as well the civilian leadership of the military must demonstrate above all else, a commitment to integrity, and ethics on a daily basis. This must be most visible at the top, if we, as a nation, are to meet our constitutional responsibilities to "Provide for the Common Defense" now burdened with the mande of world leadership.

In closing, I offer the following summary observations: On Ethics and Military Leadership: • We must learn from our past mistakes, but we must get on with the business at hand and focus on the future, not our wake.

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develop leaders of character and in appreciation of the elTorts ol Admiral Larson and Captain Bogle, Cathy and I wish to establish this endowment to be u.sed solely in support of Character and Leadership development of Midshipmen."

On behalf of all members of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Naval Academy family, a special thank you is in order to Steve, Cathy, and the entire Etler family. This very special gift reflects the Etter family's ongoing commitment to the United Stales Naval Academy and Brigade of Midshipmen and will play an impoilant role in the development of our services' future olTieer corps and our nation's future leaders.

We have a cadre of young leadership in our armed services that makes me confident for the future.

• Ethics and Integrity essential for successful military leadership starts at the top. In our country, the top military leadership is subject to duly elected civilian authority specifically empowered in the office of the President of the United States.

• Military readiness and mission accomplishment depends on tmst and confidence in the integrity of the leader • Actions of the leader are more important than words.

• It is important for those you lead to know what you stand for, and equally important, what you won't stand for • Loyalty down is just as important as loyalty up.

• Regardless of what the exit polls imply, the character of a nation and its leaders does matter and it matters most to those who are prepared to lay down their lives for that nation. Those entmsted with the Defense of our Nation are in a risk taking business. If we ever become risk adverse because the integrity of our leadership is in question, or even perceived to be in question, we all lose.

• Finally, our leaders must "Eschew Obfuscation" in all we do. Our national leaders must talk straight and with integrity on every issue. If we lie to ourselves as an institution or as individuals within that institution, we are laying the seeds of our own individual and national destmction.

Thank you for the privilege of addressing this Committee on these important issues.

Admiral Edney '57 is the Distinguished Chair of Leadership at the U.S. Naval Academy. He served as Commandant of Midshipman from 1981-1984, and was Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Forces Atlantic.

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Tailgating:

Navy Style 14 November 1998: Jack Kent Cooke stadium in Raljon, MD, saw a tailgate party like never before. More than 1,400 Navy Alumni and friends joined the Alumni Association staff for a gala tailgate to celebrate the perennial clash between Navy and Notre Dame on the football fieldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a rivalry that dates back to 1927. The event featured a great fajita feast, lots of good friends, and great entertainment by the Navy cheerleaders, the Dram and Bugle Corps, and the Pipe and Dram brigade. A fabulous time was had by all. Watch for future events at next year's Air Force game and during our fantastic football week as Navy meets the University of Hawaii at Aloha Stadium, in Honolulu.

Thank you to our event sponsor

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ecognizing the ^lypirit of

^nilanthropy

On 15 August 1845, a nine and three-quarter acre neck of land where Fort Severn stood was transferred to the Naval Department from the War Department. On 10 October, Commander Frankhn Buchanan assembled a small group of officers, professors, and 50 Midshipmen to read a letter from Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, authorizing the opening of the school.

Total funds available were about $28,000, which Secretary Bancroft had earmarked for "instruction." The Midshipmen furnished their own uniforms and paid the fiiel and lighting bills. They were also responsible for providing the first moniunent that would be placed at the Academy. Thus, the Mexican Monument, commemorating four Midshipmen killed in the Mexican War, was the first organized fund drive for the Academy. The year was 1848.

Since that time, Alimiiu, parents, friends, and corporations have provided milhons of dollars in private contributions to the Naval Academy. Presently, The Naval Academy Fimd recognizes this Spirit of Philanthropy through various means. As we continue to build on the fine foimdation of the past, new goals and priorities are being estabhshed. One of the Alumni Association's priorities in 1999 is the implementation of a new donor recognition program.

Donor recognition will be characterized by the following principles: Sensitivity: Recognition wiU be sensitive to the wishes of donors Fairness: Recognition will be consistent and fair Balance: Recognition will be appropriate to the size, source, and purpose of the gift Donors will be recognized for the following:

Annual

Gift

A gift that supports, on a yearly basis, the ongoing needs of the U.S. Naval Academy and/or the Naval Academy Alumni Association. The donor's name wiU be listed in an annual publication. Gifts of $100 to $1000 or more are recognized as follows: Century Tecumseh John Paul Jones Leadership

(^bert cMieans T^rmrpsm Q&ffdetp Gift The Robert Means Thompson Society has been designed to recognize those who have made deferred gifts to the Naval Academy, the Alunmi Association, or the Naval Academy Foundation, without regard to the size or other characteristics of their gift.

Robert Means Thompson Society members are invited to attend an annual recognition day at the Naval Academy and their names will be listed in an annual pubUcation.

• The Robert Means Thompson Society has no levels.

• Members of the Robert Means Thompson Society will also be members of respective gift clubs based on the fair market value of their gift in the year it was given.

Cumlative Gift Recognition

$100-3249 $250-$499 $500-$999 $1,000 or more "numeni. O.S.N"'"

Recognition will be provided to those generous donors who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to the U.S. Naval Academy and/or Naval Academy Alumni Association through one-time gifts or cumulative giving. All gifts to benefit the Naval Academy and/or the Naval Academy Alumni Association, restricted and unrestricted, are included toward cumulative gift totals and are recognized as follows:

cy resident's ^~^ircle Gift Recognition for an annual gift of $2,500 and above, that supports the U.S. Naval Academy and/or Naval Academy Alumni Association. Donors at this level are invited to attend President's Circle Weekend and will be listed in an annual publication. The President's Circle recognizes gifts in accordance with the following levels: One Star Two Star Three Star Four Star Five Star

$2,500 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000

unrestricted only unrestricted only restricted or unrestricted restricted or unrestricted restricted or unrestricted

• Life membership in the President's Circle will be granted to donors who make a minimum outright unrestricted gift of $50,000 in a single year.

• Life income gift donors will be recognized in the President's Circle at the fair market value in the year their gift was received.

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Blue and Gold Society Trident Society Frankhn Buchanan Society George Bancroft Fellows Superintendent's Society

$25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $500,000 $1,000,000

Members of the Franklin Buchanan Society, George Bancroft Fellows, and Superintendent's Society will be invited to the President's Chcle Weekend, as well as recognized in an annual pubUcation. Members of the George Bancroft Fellows and Superintendent's Society will also be permanenUy recognized in the Yard. / / you need additional information concerning the Alumni Association's new donor recognition program, please contact The Naval Academy Fund, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21402-5068. Phone: 410-263-4448 xI16; Email: julia.hutchison @ usna.com.

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How Handel's The Messiah Became Navy Lore

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by Leonard Warren Seagren '51

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n December 1947, the Naval Academy was host to two performances of George Frederick Handel's Messiah. It was first presented by the Naval Academy's chapel choir (all men in those days), in combination with the women's choras of Goucher College, the Naval Academy band, a chapel organist, and invited guest soloists. The ensemble was directed by a noted musicology professor from Goucher College. I was one of the Plebes in the Academy's choir.

High-ranking military, diplomatic, and govemment officials and their ladies had been officially invited to the Samrday night performance by our Superintendent. dien-Rear Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr, '19, affectionately named "Lord Jim" by '51ers. He earned this appellation because of his remark that we were "his class," having entered Annapolis with his recent appointment, and meeting his mark as junior officers and gentlemen who were "bright-eyed and bushy-tailed." His notable attendance in full formal evening dress uniform, complete with boatcloak, was anticipated to be as memorable as it had been at the Thanksgiving hop a few weeks before, where he had authorized '51ers to "drag."

Everyone had been practicing hard. But, at the dress rehearsal "shakedown" leading to the first scheduled performance, the guest conductor had his hands fuU. The two choirs, orchestra, organist, and special guest soloists were all new to each other However auspicious the occasion, all was not well. The "Goucher Girls," as they were then called, were distracted by the Midshipmen and by the prospect of being "dragged" to the hop in their honor in Dahlgren Hall after the performance.

After the guest conductor had proceeded with the prelude, he directed several numbers with orchestra, organ, choirs, and soloists.

Taking time out, he praised the Midshipmen's singing, commended the orgcuiist, saluted the soloists, and flattered the "chiefs" and their band leader for their symphonic abilities. But, he became irritated with the women's singing of the choras "For Unto Us A Child Is Bora" with its response, "unto us a Son is given." He asked the Mids present to sit. He directed the women standing, accompanied first with orchestra, then by organ, and finally a cappella. They were not "shaping up." We wondered if he was going to "ship them out."

Finally, completely exasperated, throwing down his score and his white concert baton, he shouted out, echoing throughout the chapel, "Ladies! Please! I want you to give me moreofthejoys of copulation and less of the pains of childbirth when you sing this chorus!"

The sustained laughter from all took more than a half-hour to subside before order was restored. Some of the "chiefs" fell off their chairs in helpless glee, contributing to even more humor After the laughter ran out, everyone gave the conductor a round of applause.

We felt he rated a "4.0." The conductor enjoyed his sally and our expressions of appreciation; it served as a catalyst, it had good effect.

Bowing low, he exclaimed "Now, let's all try again!" The entire ensemble suddenly blended and performed well together, and under his masterful direction, gave splendid performances which received fine reviews and public acclaim. The women's soprano, alto, and contralto voices were superb, fitting in well with the Mid's tenors, baritones, and basses. The Goucher choir achieved a level of excellence.

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so was said later, never before experienced. The "chiefs" of the band exceeded their musical expectations. The Mids of the choir felt proud of their contributions. "Lord Jim" Holloway was beside himself with praise and pride over the success of the event.

Of course, no power on earth was sufficient to prevent the tale of the conductor's exhortation to his ladies from soon becoming Academy folklore and Annapolis legend. Often colored and enhanced in the retelling, this story was carried via collegiate, civilian, and military grapevines across the country to far-flung U.S. armed forces outposts and ships at sea. It was reported GIs serving near the Iron Curtain, Navy ships' companies at sea. Marines in boot camp, and air-sea rescue crews of the new, separate Air Force in arctic Greenland and Labrador bases broke up with laughter when "getting the word" on how the "Goucher Girls" had achieved musical fame with "A Child Is Born" in Annapolis, within two working days.

As afittingremembrance of its inspired origination and commencement, Handel's oratorio remains to this day, an annual, celebrated cultural event at our Academy. Long may it continue to be so honored and enjoyed in the next millennium of Christmas seasons to come. So long as any of the participants in the original series may live, whenever they hear, attend, or sing Handel's oratorio, awakening again their fond memories of the defining event of the original series, their smiles, chuckles, and laughs will all serve as tribute to the guest conductor's famous hortatory challenge to his ladies to attain musical excellence.

Leonard Seagren '51 served on active and reserve duty in the Air Force until 1971, and pursued a civilian systems engineering career. A retiredfederal civil servant, he contributes frequently to Shipmate.

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An Oceaii Away

BY CAPTAIN GEORGE GALDORISI '70, U.S. NAVY

A F T E R GRADUATION...

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he fall of 1998 witnessed yet another crisis in the Arabian Gulf as Saddam's intransigence over inspections brought that region to the brink again. Four carrier batde groups (C.\RL

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WHAT'S NEXT?

VINSON, EISENHOWER, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, and ENTERPRISE) were either

in, en route to, or on-call to return to the Gulf. The crises abated only minutes before ordnance was about to fly and aircraft were about to reach their targets.

The ABRAHAM LINCOLN Batde Group was the on-call task group that had just completed its three months on station in the Gulf area of responsibUity and with superb success in a wide range of missions; Operation Southern Watch (OSW: enforcing the no-fly zone over southern Iraq); Maritime Interception Operations (enforcing United Nations sanctions and stopping the illegal seabome smuggling of goods in and out of haq); National Command Authorities (directed strikes against terrorism); and a host of other missions from exercises with the ESSEX Amphibious Ready Group, to bilateral exercises with Gulf allies, to organic training exercises.

Although statistics do not tell the entire story, a few are worth highUghting. There were well over 1,800 OSW sorties, over 600 maritime queries, more than 200 vessel boardings and many diverts of smugglers; this was capped off by the August strikes against terrorism. All this was accomplished during the hottest summer on record in the Arabian Gulf and with no aircraft losses or personnel inj u r i e s . This measured success did not "just happen." The hard work of the battie group's sailors was the overarching ingredient, but that was directed and led by the battle group's senior and deckplate leadership. Coincidentally, but perhaps not so, that leadership was populated heavily by Naval Academy Alumni.

THREE DECADES OF GRADUATES

To understand 'what's out there,' Naval Academy Midshipmen might be interested to know that, while not exclusively so, the senior leadership of the batde group is made up predominantly of Naval Academy graduates. While the Battle Group Commander, Rear Admiral Bill Putnam is a Stanford grad, the remainder of the battle group

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THE GULF IN CRISIS leadership has Annapolis roots. The Air "Wing Commander (CAG) is Captain Tom Kilchne '73. ABR.\HA,M LINCOLN'S CO is Captain J.J. Quinn "74, the batde group's "shotgun" craiser, SHILOH"S CO is Captain Steve Busch '74, and the embarked Destroyer Squadron Commander is Captain Jim Stavridis "76.

Over and above their pace-setting performance, the key to the batde group"s success was the ability of these four pros to work together closely on a day-to-day, and sometimes minute-to-minute basis. It helped tremendously that they all had known each other since the early 1970s. All of them were varsity athletes at the Academy and had shared near-adjacent T-tables. All had a similar 'view of the world,' and all had their career paths cross over the ensuing decades. This is the kind of formula that breeds success when it finally comes down to the cracible of working together in the daily crisis that is the Arabian Gulf.

All of these officers, averaging less than a quarter-century out of the Academy, have not 'peaked." but each certainly has reached a significant career milestone and each owns a major share of the "corporation" we call the ABRAHAM LINCOLN Battie Group. The Battie Group Commander made one thing abundantiy clear as the group formed up almost two years ago—he was not going to micro-manage these warfare commanders as they executed their awesome duties. This was partially a going-in philosophy; but, more than that, it was inspired by the service reputation, the proven track record, of each of these pros.

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An Oceat"! Away

WHERE THE ACTION Is

With the opportunity and the privilege of serving as an independent warfare commander in a forward deployed battle group as the 'gold ring,' who are die next generation of Tom Kilclines, JJ Quinns, Steve Buschs and Jim Stavridis? They are the junior officers who are on the deck plates cartying out the orders of these warfare commanders—junior officers who are in the air and on the deckplates making things happen and, oh-by-the-way, really having the time of their lives.

But, beyond the fun and zest of doing those things that we want to do when we pick them during service selection, these recent grads are making important decisions and gaining invaluable experience that will serve them well when they are in major command two decades hence. For example: • LT Mike MuUoy '93 and LT Heath Dewitz '94 serve with Carrier Air Wing Fourteen and have logged many flight hours flying missions over the Arabian Gulf enforcing the no-fly zone against Iraq.

• LTJG Brian Beaudoin '95, LTJG Chris Smitii '95, LTJG Tavin Green '96 and ENS John Marinovich '97 serve in VALLEY FORGE; LTJG Kate Dooley '95, LTJG Polgeorge Mijares '95, LTJG Tom Phillips '96, and ENS Chris Deweese '97 and ENS Ashley Harris '97 serving in ELLIOT; and LTJG Jason Rimmer '95 and LTJG Douglas Williams '95, and ENS Robert Durkee '97 and ENS Cauldon Quinn '97 serve in JARRETT were key players in critical Maritime Intercep-

tion Operations, boarding suspected smuggler vessels, often in dynamic non-compliant boardings where the smugglers refused to cooperate with Navy vessels.

• LT Todd Ellsworth '94, of Destroyer Squadron Twenty One, and Classmate, LT Brian Campbell '94, were key players in Presidentially-directed strikes against terrorism in the summer of 1998, first training for these complex missions and then executing them superbly.

• LTJG Nancy Clay '95, Assistant Training Officer and Tactical Action Officer, and Classmate, LTJG Matt Eby '95 Electrical Officer, served aboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN, battle group flagship and hub of all of the battle groups planning and execution of OSW and MIO missions.

These are the 'new pros' who are executing the battle group's mission day in and day out and making the decisions that spell success in the high-tempo operations in the Arabian Gulf.

ToMMORROw's GRADUATES The Class of 1999 is next, and is within a semester of joining Alumni in the fleet. Leaving the Naval Academy with incredible preparation, they are poised to push aside those aging LTJGs and ensigns and take their places on the deckplates, under the water, or in the air with our forward deployed battle groups.

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Sin.G-tktr O^inA Story Dear Shipmate, I remember the breathless exhilaration I first felt on 7 April tening waves of the South China Sea, the ring had slipped off my 1964, when, with the rest of the Class of '65,1 found myself in finger, which had apparentiy grown even thinner during my three Mitscher Hall, picking up my ring. My incomparable green gold months in-county.

I combed die area, then, with heavy heart, returned to our secring with raby and inlaid "K" cost the munificent sum of $100 in tor on the southeast side of the those distant days, and was my airfield. My irteplaceable ring father's graduation gift to me. was gone. I was convinced that Forget about a high school ring, no one, not even a water buffalo, he had challenged me four years would ever see it again. Howearlier by saying, "If you make it ever, life went on, and, after the to and through Annapolis, I will completion of a 13-month tour, buy you a Naval Academy class having survived as a company ring." Now it adorned my finger, commander with 3/3 in Quang a testament to my father's belief Tri Province during the fierce in me, his unflagging support durcounter offensives against the ing the many trying trials I experegular North Vietnamese Army rienced at the hands of the execudivisions, I returned to the tive and academic departments, United States. I was glad to be and surely the finest, most beauin one piece and thrilled to see tiful ring in the world. my new son, who was bom in It never left my finger. It acmy absence. However, I was companied me through commisZulLtJ^S â&#x20AC;˘Xi'tdeitl, USMC (witluiKtrit^),3Klj, â&#x20AC;˘f366 still saddened by the loss of my QMUM CNtim. 'PrvYi-MC, 'Vichuon. sioning and swearing in at Halsey most prized possession.

Field House by General Wallace Memories of Vietnam and my ring slowly faded with the onset M. Green, Jr, Commandant of the Marine Corps, on 9 June 1965.

I wore it through a tour as Battalion Drill Officer, through The of new responsibiUties. I took command of Company I, 3rd BatBasic School (Class 2-66), and finally, to the Republic of Viet- talion, 28th Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, in May. Four nam. I arrived on 2 April and was assigned to Colonel Edwin H. months later, 1 was summoned by Headquarters Marine Corps.

Simmons' 9th Marines. On the evening of 3 April, Ron Wecht The fate of democracy, as we knew it, would be in danger if I did '65, Jeff Gaugush '65, Pete Wyman and I were summoned to the not immediately waive my Overseas Control Date, abandon my great man's mud-stained tent. While standing at rigid attention in company and family, and become an advisor to the Korean Mathe hot, humid, and barely illuminated interior, were unceremoni- rine Corps. Flattered (I was still naive), I agreed. Thus, as a newly ously counseled on our fallibility as infantry second lieutenants promoted captain, I shipped out to the Republic of Korea where, and directed to our respective battalions. Since I was standing at on 6 November 1967,1 assumed the impressive-sounding role of the end of the line, and the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, was cur- Assistant Director of Plans, Operations, and Training for the Marently under the operational control of the 9th Marines, my first rine Corps Component, U.S. Naval Advisory Group.

One day in late August 1968, while studiously counting bultaste of combat was going to be with Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Dorsey's 3/3, as a platoon leader with Captain Grady Gardner's lets behind my desk at Yongson on the outskirts of Seoul, I reCompany I, which was then ensconced on Hill 55, about 10 kilo- ceived a letter from Lieutenant James V. Connor, USN, the Prisoner Personnel Officer at the Naval Brig in Portsmouth, New meters southwest of Danang.

On 1 May, the battalion displaced to Danang to serve as the Hampshire. "A funny thing happened the other day," he wrote, base defense force around the airfield. At this time, the Republic "your Naval Academy ring turned up on my desk. And, to date, of Vietnam was undergoing one of its periodic internal power no one knows a thing about how it got here or where it was found." straggles and the battalion was more imperiled by "friendly" fire He speculated that its last owner, a prospective inmate, had than from the Viet Cong. Captain William F. Lee, one of the he- dropped it before being shaken down upon his arrival at the brig. roes of 18 May Danang bridge incident, subsequently assumed Lieutenant Connor had noted the Class and the name inscribed command of India Company and I became, in addition to being a on die inside of my ring (the best 50 cents I ever spent.) He then platoon leader, his executive officer. The first mission he entrasted contacted the Academy, HQMC, and then me. to my care was to take my platoon to China Beach on 10 June for I was, of course, overjoyed at the return of my ring, which a day of recreational liberty. It was a well-deserved respite, but appeared as bright and unblemished as it had diat fateful day when not entirely free of concem in an area still smoldering from the it parted from my company. What stories might it tell? We know spring political crisis, not to mention the ubiquitous Viet Cong only that it was lost in Vietnam, eventually passed through the and their sympathizers.

Naval Brig at Portsmouth, and was returned to me in Korea, more I watched my Marines deporting themselves in the sun, while than two years later Where else might it have been or through cautiously maintaining a minimal perimeter security, as behooved how many hands it may have passed will always remain a mysa paranoid young lieutenant. With the arrival of return transporta- tery. tion later that day, I noticed to my horror that my ring was gone Sincerely, from my finger Somewhere in the tree line, the beach, or the glisLtCol L. J. Kimball, USMC (Ret.) '65 Do you have an interesting Ring Story? If so, please write to: timothy.woodbury@usna.com, or mail to Shipmate, 247 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21402; attn: Timothy Woodbury/Ring Stories

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n 20 November, the Naval Academy Alumni Association selected winners for 50 pairs of tickets to the Army Navy Football Game on December 5, 1998.

All the v\/inners received their tickets and were very excited about being able to go to this year's gome. The following is a list of our winners: 19^ James Bangert'57 Scott Beaton '76 Fred Becker'71 Paul Birch '51 Timothy Blue '79 John Bodnar '70 JohnBoley'63 Joseph Bridgeford '72 John Bridgeman '76 Stephen Bridges '77 Timothy Burns '71 Patrick Clark '96 Edward Decker '61 Paul Diedrich '91 Richard Dunn '61 Michael Goodwin '65 John Gowens'63 Joseph Graul '70 David Grim'82 Edward Henkler '78 Gary Herbold '79 Charles Hirsch '50 Robert Hoog '61 Donald Holcomb '83 Jeff Muggins '83

Thomas Huisman'77 Robert James '86 Jon Jensen'70 Peter Leniart '66 Curtis Lindsay '85 Thomas Lozier '74 John McDonald'63 Michael McHugh '68 Franklin McMullen '56 Mark Olechowski '82 Theodore Pytlik '72 Marjorie Rawhouser '84 James Reich '86 Mark Rupprecht '76 Timothy Schulmeister '94 /vm,.! n_id oi lui IUN UW Charles Smith '81 ' --:-â&#x20AC;˘-'"' Kenneth Ubial 'VcS Peter Vonderlofske '68 Robert Wakefield '73 Roy Wheat (Robert J. '00 DennisYatras '69 James Zimmerman '54

The Alumni Association is endeavoring to offer a variety of services to our members. The raffle was an idea of the Association's Issues Team. This team is concentrating on improving communications and service to our members.

We hope that our raffle has informed many of our members that we are here for them.

Visit our web site: www.usna.com, as we will be having more raffles and contests in 1999.

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^ A ^1^1 Service Academy \ / I m jM J Career Conference April 22-24, 1999

What is the SACCl

Where will the SACC be held?

The SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations from the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) and U.S. Coast Guard Academy (New London) and Associations of Graduates from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) and the U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs). The eight previous Conferences have been attended by over 200 different companies and 4,100 alumni.

The SACC will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Pentagon City, Arlington, VA.

Who will be the candidates at the SACCl The candidates will be alumni from the Service Academies.

These individuals have learned the lessons of leadership, integrity and time management during their undergraduate years. These skills have been honed and tested during active duty military service in a fast paced operational environment.

The highest sense of personal honor and commitment to getting the job done are common traits among our alumni. Alumni of the Service Academies are a true representation of our multicultural society and span the experience levels from entry to senior executive.

Who is a typical candidate?

Alumni of the Service Academies have a strong background in technical course material, as well as demonstrated leadership and management skills. Over 50% have post-graduate degrees.

What is the schedule for the SACC ?

The schedule for the SACC is as follows: Thursday, April 22,1999 (10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.)— Recruiter check-in and receipt of resume boolcs and electronic versions of resumes Friday, April 23,1999— 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Open Session I Recruiter Break - Lunch 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Open Session II Saturday, April 24,1999— Interviews as scheduled by company recruiters.

What is the company registration fee?

The company registration fee is $2000/1 st table, $3000 for two tables, $3750 for three, and $4250 for four tables. This fee entitles a company access to the best candidates in corporate America; open sessions to meet with candidates; opportunities for on-site interviews. For each table registered, a company receives hard copies of all resumes submitted and an electronic version of the resumes with search software. PLEASE NOTE: This fee does not cover the cost of your room at the hotel.

You must make separate room reservations by calling 800241-3333 or 703-415-5000 and asking for the SACC rate.

SACC Company Registration Form A. Enclosed is a check for $ for April 22-24, 1999. This is for tables.

B. Bill the $ SACC Company Registration fee for tables to the address below: C. Charge the $ SACC Company Registration fee for tables to the MasterCardA^isa/Discover #.

Exp. Date Signature Recruiter(s) Attending Company Name Company Address Company Phone # Mail to: SACC • 247 King George Street , , . . . . . . , . ,. . i !• -^mrx'>^Ai\'^ si\£o United States Naval Academy Annapohs, MD 21402-5068 ^^^^^ . ^^ ^^^^^^ J^^n^^^y ^carf^wj P h o n e : U S N A A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n 4 1 0 - 2 6 3 - 4 4 4 8 united States Air Force Academy FAX: 410-269-0151 United States Coast Guard Academy

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SACC

Service Academy Career Conference April 22-24,1999

What is the 5ACC? The SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations from the U. S. Naval Academy (Aimapohs) and U. S. Coast Guard Academy (New London) and Associations of Graduates from the U. S. Military Academy (West Point) and the U. S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs). The eight previous Conferences have been attended by over 200 different companies and 4,100 alumni.

Where wiU the SACC be held?

The SACC will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Pentagon City in Arlington, VA. You may obtain a room at the Ritz for the SACC rate of $180 plus tax a night. Call 1-800-241-3333 or 703-415-5000 for reservations and ask for the SACC rate. There are many other hotels available in the area, or think about renewing relationships with classmates in the Washington, DC area.

What to do to register for the SACC: 1. Have a current Association membership and complete the registration form below.

2. Send two copies of your resume (resumes strictly hmited to one page/one side).

This resume should be the version that sells you the best, not necessarily the one generated using the electronic resume program.

3. Complete the Electronic Resume and Attribute Program disk, obtained by sending a check for $25 to USNA Alumni Association, 247 King George Street, Annapohs, MD 21402.

The recruiters who participated in the 1997 and 1998 Conferences found the electronic database extremely helpful; it would be wise to use this resource.

4. To participate in the April 1999 SACC, send to the SACC office no later than March 19,1999: a. Completed registration form below b. The $20 registration fee c. Two (2) hard copy resumes (1 page/1 side) d. The Electronic Resume and Attribute Program disk 5. In early April, all registered candidates will receive a Ust of attending companies and available web sites.

6. The schedule for the SACC is as follows: Thursday, April 22,1999: • Interview Prep Seminar at 7:00 PM. Friday, April 23,1999: •Continental breakfast at 8:00 AM • Registration opens 9:00 AM - continues all day • Two open sessions from 10:00 AM to 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Saturday, April 24,1999: • Recruiters may schedule individual interviews Saturday.

We cannot guarantee resimies received after March 19, 1999 will be included in the Resimie Book provided each recruiter. To have your resume included in the electronic version of the data base, please return the resume and attribute disk to SACC office. Electronic versions received after March 19, 1999 will not be provided SACC recruiters at this conference; however, they will be added to the normal Service Academy Resume Database. This is a hard deadline, as the restunes have to be compiled and the disks copied. (If you have returned an electronic version after November 1, 1998 for the Service Academy Database, it will be included in the SACC Electronic Resume Database).

If you have any questions on this service provided to members by the USNA Alumni Association, call 410-263-4448.

SACC Candidate Registration Form N a m e {to be printed on your nametag, no ranks please)

Address Work Phone numbers: Home Academy Class Yes Will you attend the free Interview Prep Seminar?

No Resumes Reminder - Please enclose: Reg. Form Fee Mail to: SACC • 247 King George Street • Annapolis, MD 21402-5068 Shipmate, January-February 1999

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The First Virginia Regiment of Foot 1775-1783

by Captain M. Lee Minnis '50, USN (Ret.) Copywrite, 1998. Distributed by The Los Angeles Times Syndicate.

Reprinted by permission.

If you prefer books to virtual text, or if your ancestors were in Virginia during the Revolutionary War, you may be interested in a recently published tome titled, The First Virginia Regiment of Foot, 1775-1783. This new, 467-page book by M. Lee Minnis, contains some sparkling gems for genealogists, such as this entry: "PITCHCREEK, JOHN, Private. This soldier was not a member of the regiment. The muster of Crump's (Sayres's) Company for 9 June 1777 had him as confined after desertion from a German regiment."

And, from the notes on Peter Mines, Private, we learn that he married Ephy Marlin on 20 February 1783 in Rockbridge County; the tax lists of 1787 had him in Augusta County, and his pension application was filed on 20 April 1818 in Augusta County at age 69. He was in the Battle of Monmouth and that winter of 1778-9 was badly ruptured while making huts for winter quarters. He was in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on 15 March 1781, and he died on 30 September 1825.

The First Virginia unit was the first state unit formed and the last to be dismissed after the war's end. The book also includes a list of that unit's patriots who died in service, along with the date or an approximate one. If you have ancestors who served in the First Virginia Regiment of Foot, this is a must-have book. Virginia historians will find it fascinating too. It is available ($34 postpaid) from Willow Bend Books, 2818 Ft. Evans Rd., NE 101, Leesburg, VA 201764429. Virginia residents please add $1.35 for taxes. http://www. mediasoft. net/ScottC

1I1U FIRST VIRGINIA KEGIMENT OF FOOT

Myra Vanderpool Gormley (c) 1998, Los Angeles Times Syndicate, M. Lee Minnis, 845 Putters Green Way N Jacksonville, FL 322594340 Phone: 904-287-3198, lminnis@email.msn.com. Author: The First Virginia Regiment of Foot 1775-1783. Leesburg, VA: Willow Bend Books, 1998. willowbend@mediasoft.net

I hope to publish one book review in each issue of Shipmate. My general policy is that books reviewed in Shipmate must be written by a Naval Academy graduate, be about a Naval Academy graduate, or be about the Naval Academy. Reviewers should have an interest in the topic, but no connection with the book's author. In this way, we can publish reviews that are honest appraisals of booksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;good or badâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and avoid any appearances of bias.

If you are a Naval Academy graduate and have published a book recently, feel free to send me a copy so I may consider commissioning a review. If you are interested in reviewing books for Shipmate, please send me a note with your name, address, phone number/email, and the genre of books you enjoy, and I will add you to my bank of book reviewers.

Mike Collins

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This 36" square 100% silk scarf has gorgeous drawings of USNA buildings-Bancroft Hall, the Chapel, Alumni Hall a n d Alumni House (Ogle Hall). $36"^ Also 36" square and 100% silk, this navy blue a n d white checkerboard design based on the " N " signal flag, and is accented with the N* throughout. $36* A companion piece to the scarf, also based on the signal flag, the tie is accented with the USNA crest throughout. $35*

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Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. You may also order by phone (410) 263-4448, ext. 136 or 139.

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Anchors Away Alumni Travel 1999

The 1999 Alumni Travel Program has somettiing for everyone! By popular demand, we are bringing back places and itineraries that are hot, but we are also trying some things we have never done before. There are short, value-priced trips for people who don't have time for a long trip, and cruises for people who like to unpack only once. We have trips that focus on culture, and trips that focus on wildlife and the natural beauty of a location. We have also tried to find new ways to explore places you may have been before—so even if you've been there on another trip, take a look. We are also sending more staff from the Alumni Association—so watch to see who's hosting!

Austrian Escapade A week-long stay in Salzbiug, a history-filled winter wonderland nestled in the Austrian Alps. Day trips to Innsbruck, Munich and optional extension to Vienna. Ski option. January 21-28,1999/8 days/$1245 (includes air.)

New Zealand, Tasmania, and Australia Luxurious HOLLAND AMERICA ship explores down-under— Auckland, Tauranga, Picton, Welhngton, Christ Church, Port Arthur, Melbourne and Sydney. Explore stunning Milford Sound with its towering cliffs and Mitre Peak. January 18-February 3, 1999/17 days/$3635 (air add-ons.) Hosted by CDR Dave Church '67, Director of Alunmi Services and Editor-in-Chief of 5/i/;7/nare.

Among the Great Whales—Baja California and Sea of Cortez Experience the migration of California gray whales—they can get close enough to pet! A small ship from Special Expeditions, outfitted with zodiacs, sails the Sea of Cortez and the Baja coast. An experience you will never forget! February 27 to March 7, 1999/9 days/$2790 (plus aur.)

Tahiti and French Polynesia The ultra-deluxe M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN sails the exotic South Pacific—Papeete, Rangiroa, Tahaa Lagoon, Bora Bora, and Moorea.

A journey of enchantment to the most exotic islands in the hemisphere. February 16-27, 1999/12 days/$4095 (from LA.) Paris Escapade A week-long visit to the most romantic city in the world. Visit all the famous sites in town, then explore Versailles and the Champagne country. Le Grand Hotel, located on Place de I'Opera, is your home while you explore the City of Lights. March 23-30, 1999/8 days/$1795 (includes air.) Hosted by Kate Hite, Director of Fiscal Services.

Treasures of Costa Rica & the Darien Jungle (& Panama Canal) A small ship explores Costa Rica and Panama, then transits the Canal. Visit tropical rain forests and meet Choco Indians. The yachtlike YoRKTOWN CLIPPER makes it a voyage of comfort and close-up experiences. March 23, 1999/9 days/$1890 (plus air.)

China/Yangtze Beijing, Xiian, Chongqing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. A four day cruise through the Three Gorges of the Yangtze, See all the tteasures of China and its amazing history. April 29-May 15,1999/17 days/$5295 (includes air.)

Rhine/Moselle Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Heidelberg, then the Rhine to Strasburg. On to Lucerne for three nights. The luxurious M/S ERASMUS is one of the Europe's finest "floating hotels." May 21June 6, 1999/13 days/$3295 (includes air.) Hosted by RADM Ronald F. Marryott '57, President and CEO, USNA Alumni Association.

Alumni College in Greece Explore the land of the Gods—a week in Poros Town, a village of lime-washed white houses on the island of Poros. Day trips to Epidauros, Mycenae, Nauplion, Trizina, Hydra and Athens. Visit all those places you learned about in school. June 1-11, 1999/10 days/ $2295 (includes air.)

Russia's White Sea, The North Cape, Norwegian Fjords Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Includes a visit to Murmansk in Russia. Cruise aboard the MV KRISTINA REGINA with her teak decks and old-style elegance. Lectures on-board bring history alive. June 17 to July 2, 1999/16 days/$4795 (includes air.)

Main-Danube Passage Three days in Prague, then cruise aboard M/S ERASMUS through Germany, Austria and Hungary. Visit historic cities including Passau, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. The heart of Europe is open for your enjoyment. July 24-August 6,1999/14 days/$3495 (includes air.) Hosted by CAPT Chip Seymour '65, V. P. of the Naval Academy Fund.

Alaska's Inside Passage—Hidden Fjords and Glaciers THE YORKTOWN CLIPPER brings small ship elegance to an area you've always wanted to see up-close. With two options—the cruise portion to explore by sea, or add the Denali pre-cruise extension to see Alaska by both sea and land. August 7-14, 1999/Cruise 8 days/$2200 (plus air), Denali pre-extension—5 days/$1220.

Alumni College in Ireland You asked for Ireland! A week in Eimis, a medieval town surrounded by spectacular history and scenery. Visit Quin Abbey, Bunratty Castle, Kilfenora, Galway City and Rossaveal. In depth exploration of the history and culture of this fascinating area. September 15-22,1999/9 days/$2095 (includes air.) Hosted by CAPT Paul Zambernardi '70, Chief Operating Officer.

Passage of the Caesars A new itinerary that combines many requested places. Four days in Paris, then board the M.S. CEZANNE II for a cruise to Aries, Monte Carlo, Portofino, Viareggio and Rome. Follow in the footsteps of Romans and see their amazing achievements. September 14-28,1999/ 15 days/$4795 (includes air.) Hosted by CDR Skid Heyworth '70, Director of Strategic Programs.

The West Coast on the American Orient Express Discover the West Coast by private luxury train. Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, The Napa Valley Shasta, Pordand and Seattle. A leisurely journey with stunning natural beauty and amazing history October 15-21, 1999/7 days/$2990 (plus air.)

All prices tentative. Final brochure prices may vary.

For more information or to be on the mailing list for one or all trips, call Bobbi Collins at 410-263-4448, ext. 139.

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Few Inches FrcMii T h e Yard

(M (tnfl{ iht mb] In with the New

By Midshipman Third Class Lauren B. Majchizak December brought Army-Navy football, finals, and the holidays. January brings a new semester, a new beginning, and the beginning of the end for others. The Class of 1999 has begun its final walk down Stribling. patiently awaiting the day when their uniforms will bear officer insignia instead of Midshipman stripes. January proves to be the pivot point of their long journey with Service Assignment Night, and February hosts Hundred's Night. Then the true countdown will begin.

Sports Illustrated recently named any Army-Navy competition as one of its top 100 greatest sporting events. This year's game certainly lived up to that accolade. In the five games prior to the 1997 blowout. Navy had lost by a combined total of only ten points. The 1997 romp by 32 points was a victory long coming, and well deserved. This year's game at Veteran's Stadium in Philadelphia had Army favored by five, and the game met all expectations. The spirit of the Brigade far exceeded that of the Corps of Black Knights, and at times it appeared near pandemonium. It was as if the Brigade of Midshipmen thought they could will their team to victory with their voices alone. In keeping with tradition, the game was intense, close, and a powerful display of true sportsmanship and competition.

Unfortunately, the victory belonged to the opponent, but it was a well fought battle. The members of the 1998 Navy Football team can walk away with their heads held high and stand proud in knowing their efforts were not overlooked. And as Father Petruska, USN, once said, "God we notice that You made your sky blue and Your sun gold." With God on our side, there are future victories to be had.

The beauty of the Army-Navy football game is that it leads to final exams and Christmas break. For three weeks Midshipmen are carefreeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;relaxing and enjoying a break from the Academy, sharing good times with family and friends. They relish sleeping late, with no 0700 formations to wake them from their slumber, and they bask in the knowledge that the regiment of daily classes cannot wear them down at home. But eventually New Year's comes, and then the dreaded return of the Brigade.

The period between the return of the Brigade and Spring Break is commonly referred to as the Dark Ages. There is a light to penetrate this dark though, however, and it is called Service Assignment Night.

For the members of the Class of 1999, their four years together by the bay is rapidly dwindling. They have spent the last three-and-a-half years preparing for this one moment, when

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their fate will be decided and their dreams will become reality.

On 29 January 1999, some 900 young men and women will be given the opportunity of a lifetime.

The course to Service Assignment Night is like a long track across uncharted waters. At times, it is full of rocks and shoals that can cause one to abandon ship, or perhaps even sink. For the Class of 1999, they have made all the right choices along the way, and they have arrived at their destination on time.

There is a feeling of euphoria that encases them as they finally choose their careers: Surface Warfare, Nuclear Surface, Submariner, SEAL, Navy Air, Dive, Medical Core, Supply, Civil Engineer Corps, and Marine Ground and Air. All the training they have received at the Academy has prepared them for this moment, and it is now, as officers in the fleet, that they will prove to the world and themselves that they are an intricate part of the world's greatest fighting force.

The Class of 1999 then has Hundred's Night to look forward to in February. It is a stepping stone to the end of a long journey for the firsties, and another landmark in their experience as Midshipmen. A night of reversals, Plebes and Firsties swap roles as memories of their own Plebe Year flood back. It is also a chance for the Plebes to understand just how hard it is to be "mean" all the time. For all the guys going Marine Corps, there is no escaping the razor as they sacrifice their hair to the Devil Dog gods. From here out, the countdown begins for the most sought after day in the world, graduation. As Firsties, they have assumed positions of leadership, guiding the Brigade through another productive year. They should be proud of the job they have done. The Fleet should be proud to have the privilege to serve with them.

Even though the Dark Ages will be upon the Brigade, Midshipmen have a way of surviving. Spring Break really isn't that far away, and the Firsties are within grasp of attaining their dreams. May the New Year be good to all of us.

Lauren Majchrzak came to the Academy from Roselle Park, New Jersey. A member of the 11 th Company, Lauren is a math major and a member of the women's varsity basketball and crew teams. Her father was a captain in the U.S. Army, but she .still chose the Naval Academy due in part to her desire to tly the F/ A 18 Super Hornet. She plans on service selecting Navy Air.

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The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association

Register of Alumni 1998 Edition The Register of Aliunni 1998 will be available in November 1998, in both book and CD ROM format. By using the Register of Alumni 1998 you will find Academy and Alumni Association directories, addressesand biographical information of USNA Alunmi, a chronology of the Naval Academy, Chapter listings, Class contacts, information about local accommodations, bereavement assistance and more!

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The U. S. Service Academy Aluimii Business Resource Directory SABRD The new SABRD, published in April 1998, includes new business listings for Service Academy Alumni. This is the '*Yellow Pages" of networking.

Find business contacts you can trust. Organized by geography, industry, business name and Alunmi. This resource is easy to use! The SABRD will be available on CD ROM in 1999.

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Department of the Army Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, DC 20307-5001

November 24, 1998 Shipmate U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association 247 King George Street AnnapoUs, MD 21402-5068

Dear Shipmate: We read with great interest the comments about prostate cancer awareness written by CDR Ben Poe, USN (Ret.) Class of 1956, on page 91 of the November 1998 issue of Shipmate. We congratulate Commander Poe for his willingness to speak publicly about the of the greatest threats to men's health. Prostate cancer will strike around 200,000 men this year, and almost 40,000 men wiU die from this disease. Fortunately the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test, when performed annually as part of health screening, can pick up prostate cancers much earlier when there is a greater likelihood of cure with surgery or radiation.

We head the Department of Defense's Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR). This center is a triservice program conducting research on prostate disease in the military health care system. This program is centered at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD, and has research offices at a dozen military medical centers. Despite the challenges of Tricare, we are anxious to help any military beneficiaries who need evaluation or treatment for prostate cancer and those who need urologic evaluation of any kind. We wish to emphasize that at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, we will try and see any eligible person who has urologic problems, regardless of age!

The cornerstone of the program is a large registration study of military beneficiaries with prostate cancer. In addition, for the next 18 months, prostate research care centers hopefully will open at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, San Diego Naval Medical Center and a site in San Antonio, TX. More information is available on our web site: SURGERY.USUHS.MIL/CPDR.HTML Congratulations again to Ben Poe for his outstanding correspondence.

Sincerely,

Judd W. Moul, MD LTD, MC, USA Director, CPDR Associate Professor of Surgery USHUS

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David G. McLeod, MD, JD COL, MC, USA Chief, Urology Service Walter Reed AMC Professor of Surgery, USUHS

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The Log Is Alive and Well

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A Faithful Moving Companion

As oiu 50th Class Reunion approaches, I am drawn to reflect upon a reminder of a journey which began when I was a Midshipman.

During Plebe Year we learned that the preceding classes stored their possessions, while away on siunmer exercises, in a container fiu-nished by the Academy. For obvious reasons this large wooden box was lovingly referred to as a Cruise Box! So, as Jime week of 1947 neared, each of us received one of these containers together with a metal nameplate and, of course, a mimeographed set of instructions for the proper location, size and type of lettering to apply to the cruise box.

Although we learned to store oiu- possessions in metal lockers in our Bancroft rooms, the first effort separating "pack" itemsfirom"take aboard" items was a very challenging task. As was a similar situation when we stored our seabag gear into a very smaU locker aboard ship.

Looking back, I think this was part of the master design in seamanship training!

Each ensuing year we got more expert at the process, even to the point of, at least for some classmates, highly artistic and creative decoration of this personal box. And it graduated with us, taking our CDR Mary Jo Sweeney, USN gear to the next assignment.

My 51-year companion "Cruise Box" has traveled with me faith5th Battalion Officer fully ever since, and is presentiy serving as a part of my workshop.

Along the way, I can stiU remember three husky movers asking me A letter in November Shipmate claimed that What? I had inside it that required them to get help to move it. That The Log was a publication that no longer exists. particular move I got carried away with putting items like metal tools, Please advise "Salty Sal" that I saw a copy of the hardware, and even three bowUng balls! I never repeated that miscurrent Log in the USNA Store last weekend. It still has take!

Salty Sam's colunm in it.

Now, my curiosity aroused, I would like to learn more about these Cruise Boxes.

Bill Hall '53 a.La. "Salty Sam '53"

read in yovu' November '98 Mail Boat of the apparent disappearance of The Log, and I am happy to report 77ie Log is alive and well at the Naval Academy.

The Log did experience a brief "hiatus" in the mid-1990s for reasons of grounding in the dangerous shoal waters of unacceptable subject matter, but intrepid members of' 97 (led by editor Sky Road Webb '97) hauled her off the reef and refloated her. I am the fortunate officer representative who has been with The Log since its reappearance in the Yard, and I can assiu-e Alumni the "saUnity factor" is as apparent as ever. Our continuing challenge is tofinda humorous voice for the Brigade given the pohtically correct natiu-e of the times in the context of almost instantaneous exposure via intemet, email and fax.

The USNA Store carries The Log, and I invite Alumni to pick up a copy and read the musings of Salty Sam, stUl anonymous, and still the purveyor of dubious gossip and acerbic notes on the observed behavior of the administration.

Shipmate Color I would Uke to offer a suggestion, if I may. Lately, Shipmate has tried some novel graphics and bold uses of color in and around the text of featiue articles. Please remember that the eyesight of many of us alumni has begun to falter, and such experiments with Ught-colored text on dark or shaded backgrounds make the material difficult, if not impossible to read.

Theodore A. Curtin '49 I want you to know how pleased I am with the improved format for Shipmate, especially the return of the glossy pages for the class news.

It was a terrible mistake to use inferior paper for that most important section, and I'm glad you have corrected that mistake. I also like the increased use of color and the much improved graphic design.

Tom Buell '58

Army-Navy Fans Shipmate, I suppose I'm an old fogie, but the only part of the Army-Navy game I enjoyed less than watching Navy get some bad breaks and squander an eleven-point lead, was seeing what was ostensibly a group of Naval Academy Midshipmen, cavorting in front of the TV cameras, widi G-O-N-A-V-Y-B-E-A-T-A-R-M-Y painted on their bare chests while they frantically waved that infinitely inacctuate (this year at the least) "We're Number One" hand signal. I was anything but proud of their performance.

It is possible to be good sports and admit we were outplayed by Army, but I think these naval officers-in-ttaining had better be taught that even the Army-Navy football game is no excuse for acting like a bunch of yahoos. If they can't win, they can at least learn to loose with dignity.

34 A.H. Vito. Jr '44

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• Are the present classes still using them?

• When did the practice of issuing them originate?

• And of course, how many of my classmates still have their cruise boxes.

Are there others who have stories to related about them? Perhaps the entire subject might be an interesting research project.

My very best wishes, Bill Berger '50

Corrections Admiral Kendall S. Reed was born in 1898, not 1998. (November 1998 Shipmate) Heather Carrington '84 was in the fifth, rather than the fourth Naval Academy class with women. (October 1998 Shipmate)

T h e B r i g a d e a n d the C o r p s In addition to the contest that takes place on the playing field at the Army-Navy game, a less obvious, certainly more subjective, but similarly important one takes place between the Brigade of Midshipmen and the Corps of Cadets. This contest results when viewers, both those of the nationwide TV audience and those the game, evaluate and compare the military appearance and demeanor demonstrated by the members of the respective units. Navy did not fare well in the comparison that took place on Satiuday, 5 December, at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. The miUtary bearing and pride in the uniform exhibited by the Brigade did not meet the standards that were to be expected at this special event.

For whatever reason, all too many Midshipmen approached the day as an opportunity to dress-down, in the vernacular of the business world. A good portion removed their uniform coats, a remarkable number elected to go bare to the waist, and numerous others sported Santa Claus caps and what appeared to be "antlers." A number of others donned garb that was H.AT BETTER PLACE TO RETIRE THAN AROUND THE FAMILIAR not readily identifiable but that was definitely PLACES AND FACES OF THE NAVAL ACADEMY AND HISTORIC not part of the Midshipmen uniform. Although ANNAPOLIS? the majority of the Brigade maintained proper uniform standards, there were enough of those AT GINGER COVE, WE'VE HAD OUR ROOTS FIRMLY PLANTED IN THE who did not noticeably degrade the appearANNAPOLIS AREA FOR ALMOST 10 YEARS. A N D WE'VE BECOME THE RETIREance of the Brigade as a whole. The Brigade's MENT COMMUNITY OF CHOICE FOR DOZENS OF ACADEMY GRADUATES. military appearance hardly approached that observed at home games at the Academy. This OUR RETURN-OF-CAPITAL PLAN REFUNDS 9 0 % OF YOUR ENTRANCE was in stark contrast to the Corps of Cadets, FEE. S O YOU CAN GET THE MOST OUT OF TODAY, KNOWING THAT YOUR which, with some exceptions, retained its tuINVESTMENT IS SAFE FOR TOMORROW. nics and was readily recognizable as representing the United States Military Academy. One W I T H A BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT LOCATION, AND THE SECURITY OF would have hoped that the Brigade would have ON-SITE HEALTH CARE IF NEEDED, YOU'LL ENJOY COMING HOME TO wanted to show the nation that it could equal, ANNAPOLIS AGAIN. if not best, its West Point brethren in military smartness.

T o LEARN MORE, CALL BETTY ANN BUNNEMEYER AT The Exchange of Prisoners that took place (410) 266-7300 OR (800) 299-2683. You CAN ALSO just prior to the game was especially disquietVISIT OUR W E B SITE AT WWW.GINGERCOVE.COM OR RETURN ing to watch. Although the ceremony is inGINGER COVE tended to be taken in a somewhat light-hearted THE COUPON BELOW. SMOOTH SAIUT^G SINCE 1988 vein, it does require a certain degree of formality because of the presence of the color YES, SEND ME A FREE INFORMATION KIT! guard and the symbols that are represented by ,— NAME. the national colors and the academy flags.

ADDRESS Navy elected to drape its exchange students ,y— CITY STATE Zrp in unsightly "sandwich boards" that were in^1— PHONE AGE appropriate and detracted from the dignity of the moment...Army maintained its class by SINGLE D MARRIED D WIDOWED D being in proper uniform.

MAIL TO: 4000 RIVER CRESCENT DRIVE In conclusion, the Corps bested the Brigade ANNAPOLIS, M D 21401 in the contest of military bearing and pride.

" W H O SA»^S YOU C A N ' T COME H O M E AGAIN?

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McCain Files Presidential Exploratory Committee/A &E Biography to Air 10 FEB

Sen John McCain at the USNA Graduation ceremony. May 1993 A presidential exploratory committee for U.S. Senator John McCain '58 (R-AZ) was formed Wednesday, 29 December 1998. with its official filing at the Federal Elections Commission.

"The formation of an exploratory committee marks the first significant step forward in a campaign for President by John McCain," said Warren Rudman. Co-chair of the Exploratory Committee and former U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Rudman said McCain has received significant encouragement to enter the year 2000 race from a wide array of people over the last several months. Senator McCain likely will make a formal statement about a presidential campaign in the coming weeks.

On a separate note, the Arts and Entertainment Channel (A&E) wUl air an hour-long biography of John McCain "58 at 8 pm, EST, 10 February 1998.

Second "13th Chapter" Selected After a competitive application process, the USNA AA Sacramento Chapter was selected to succeed the Detroit Chapter as the 13th Chapter. In that capacity, Sacramento provides a trustee to represent all Chapters, other than the 12 largest which are each represented by a trustee of their own. Since there are currently 80 Chapters, this position is one of great responsibility. The Sacramento Chapter selected Captain John B. Haynes, USNR (Ret.) '55 to attend both the fall "98 and spring '99 Board of Trustees' meetings as an observer, prior to a two-year term as 13th Chapter Trustee. Congratulations to the Sacramento Chapter, and "well done" to the Alabama, Connecticut, Greater Pordand and Palm Beach Chapters for their excellent application packages.

Editor's Note There were two errors on the cover of the December 1998 issue. First was the credit hne. The photographer who snapped the fine photo that adorns the cover is Mr. Richard Kibbe. The photo credit should have read Richard Kibbe Studios, Annapolis, Maryland. Second is the misspelling of the word "professional." We caught this error late in the printing process, and it would have cost $8,000 to correct. I chose to save the money and take my lumps. Mea culpa.

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Naval Academy Announces New Museum Director Dr. J. Scott Harmon "64 was named Director of the Naval Academy Museum in a private ceremony on 20 November in Preble Hall.

"We are dehghted that Dr. Harmon will be joining our accomphshed staff," said Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral John Ryan '67. "He is a very talented and creative individual. I look forward to w atching the museum grow and prosper under his leadership into a truly interactive leaming experience.""

Dr. Harmon graduated from the Naval in 1964 and he was assigned to destroyers, serving primarily in engineering billets. He served as department head on KIRWIN (ADP-90), before assuming duties as executive officer. He earned a Master of Arts degree in American History from Utah State University, and Ph.D. from The College of William and Mary in Wilhamsburg. Virginia.

Dr. Harmon served as adjunct professor of NavalTMaritime History at Christopher Newport College in Virginia. He also served in the Divisions of Publications Exhibits in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where he provided design services and planning for exhibits, including the Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center in Pensacola, Florida, and The National Prisoner-of-War Museum in Andersonville, Georgia, and the ARIZONA memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

As museum director. Dr. Harmon will guide the museum through a variety of physical changes as exhibits are replaced and moved for upcoming renovations. He will provide direction and experience necessary to teach and guide the museum staff, wiU begin teaching naval history in the fall of 1999.

Sport Magazine Ranks Roger Staubach Third Best College Football Player This Century The January issue of Sport Magazine ranks the top ten college football players of the century and tabs Navy quarterback Roger Staubach as the third best player. The panel of experts who selected these players included Florida State head coach, Bobby Bowden. BYU head coach. LaVeil Edwards, Iowa head coach, Hayden Fry, former Nebraska head coach, Tom Osborne, Peim State head coach, Joe Patemo and UNLV head coach, John Robinson.

The magazine says Roger "The Dodger" used his equally adept passing and running skills to lead the Midshipmen to their last New Year"s Day bowl appearance and highest ranking ever (No. 2) in 1963.

Staubach earned All-America honors while capturing the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award. He set 28 school records during his three seasons at Navy before beginning his military service in Vietoam.

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Admiral Edney Named Head of TROA

by Tlie Capital Staff Retired Navy Admiral Leon A. "Bud" Edney of Annapolis has been elected chairman of the board of The Retired Officers Association, the nation's fourth-largest veterans organization.

ADM Edney was elected at the Association's October meetin" in Spokane, WA, and will serve for two years as head of its 36-member Shipmate, January-February 1999

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board. The Association is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, and has nearly 400,000 members.

Prior to his election, he served for four years on its board, and was chairman of the finance, compensation and awards committees.

A 1957 graduate of the Naval Academy, he served for 35 years in numerous command and staff positions throughout the world, including Vice Chief of Naval Operations; Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic; and Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command.

He retired from the Navy in 1992 and has held business, govemment and community positions, such as vice president of naval systems for Loral Corp. He is on the board of directors of Newport News Shipbuilding Corp., and the Armed Forces Benefit Services Inc. He was named the first holder of the Academy's Distinguished Professor of Leadership chair last year.

Published Nov. 17, 1998, The Capital, Annapolis, MD Copyright © 1998 The Capital, Annapolis, MD ROANOKE (CL-145)/(A0R-7) The ROANOKE History Museum is creating an exhibit which will tell the story of the ships named "Roanoke." The exhibit's theme is called "Ships and Shipmates of the Roanoke Valley."

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onorary Members: Mr. Zachary Fisher received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in September 1998. Dr. Samuel P. Massie was named to the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in October '98... '40: Dr. Joseph Weber was named Honorary Member of the Indian Astronomical Society in 1989...

'55: RADM Malcolm MacKinnon was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering in October 1998... '57: LtCol D. P. Smalley was named to the Anne Arundel County Sports Hall of Fame... '58: Major Richard L. Tillman placed 3rd in the grand masters division of Nike World Masters Sailing Championships. RADM William P. Houley has been named to oversee the Defense Reform Initiative by SecDef Cohen...

'61: CDR R. H. Shaw was elected President of the University of Alabama Alumni Association. RADM Jerome F. Smith has been selected as the first Chancellor for Education and Professional Development in the Department of Defense... '63: CAPT R. K. Anderson has been named to Board of Directors of Harding Lawson Associates Group, Inc. CAPT Donald R. Freese has been appointed Executive Director of Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, FL... '64: RADM Thomas C. Lynch has been appointed Executive Vice President and COO and elected to Board of Directors of CompuCom Systems, Inc. Dr. J. Scott Harmon was named new Museum Director at the USNA... '65: VADM Dennis A. Jones was appointed Vice President, Maritime Programs at L-3 Communications... '66: Mr. J. Thomas Petillo was named Executive Vice President of New Century Energies and President of the Retail Services business unit. Dr. John A. Orcutt received the Ewing Medal of the American Geophysical Union and the USN and the SecNav/CNO "Chair in Oceanography.." '67: COL James F. Buchli, former astronaut, joined United Space Alliance to manage the U.S.'s support for intemational Space Station. CAPT William W. Gay, III has been promoted to a senior level position at Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Company. MajGen Thomas L. Wilkerson was named President of MBIA MuniServices Company... '68: Mr. Wade H. Roberts. Jr. was elected President and COO of C&D Technologies, Inc. Mr. William J. Sawyer was appointed Executive Vice President of Operations for PSDI... '69: Mr. Lynn C. Orfgen was named Chief Executive Officer of the North Shore Regional Medical Center. Mr. Creighton Lilly was named President of Capital Technologies Integration Inc.. '70: Mr. W. Kim Foster was appointed Vice President and Head of Agricultural Products for FMC Corporation. Mr. Steven Reinemund was named a trastee of The Darden School Foun-

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'73: Mr. W. Jay Carothers was awarded The Gold Medal for Distinguished Service by the USO of Metropolitan New York.

'74 RDML (Sel.) Sam H. Kupresin is a Naval Reserve Flag Selectee... '75: Mr. Martin W. Mason has been named Vice President, Marketing and Sales at CuTek Research, Inc. '76: Mr. W. Thomas Sears was appointed Managing Director and Counsel, Los Angeles Office of Decision Strategies Fciirfax Intemational LLC... '77: LtCol Gary L. Beaver joined Adams, Kleemeier, Hagan, Hannah & Fonts PLLC as a member... '78: CAPT Bill Landay was elected to be class speaker at his graduation from Harvard Business School's Program for Management Development. Graduating from Harvard with him are his Naval Academy Classmates Peter Landauer and CDR Spence Witten. Mr. John F. Young was named Executive Vice President of Southem Company's generation unit. CDR Cecil E. Haney is the winner of VADM James B. Stockdale leadership award. LtCol Charles H. Pangburn, III was awarded Meritorious Service Medal. Mr. Christopher E. Dougherty has been nominated to be designated as a General Courts Martial Judge. Mr. Gordon K. Hunegs has been assigned as Senior Resident Inspector at Nine Mile Point nuclear power plant in Scriba, NY... '79: Mr. Thomas M. Wittenschlaeger was named Vice President and General Manager of StarWire business unit of ViaSat, Inc. '80: CDR Derek H. Hesse is the new Commanding Officer of KAMEHAMEHA ( S S N - 6 4 2 ) . '81: CDR Randall B. Cohn is Commanding Officer of Sea Control Squadron Twenty-Four. Mr. Matthew F. McLaughlin was inducted to Manchester, NH, Catholic High Schools Hall of Fame. Mr. Mark C. Thaller was named Vice President of Zero Stage Capital... '87: Ms. Adrienne Griffin Marks was appointed as Special Assistant to the Commissioner of the Intemal Revenue Service. LCDR Walter S. Sechriest, III was named Manager of Special Projects for Delta and Pine Land Company... '98: ENS Kevin C. Clark was named to the USNA Athletic Hall of Fame.

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One Year On The Job; and Looking Ahead

by Dr. WiUiam C. MiUer

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t amazes me that one year has passed since I remmed to the Academy as academic dean and provost. The time has flown by; yet I fell in step so quickly that it occasionally seems as if I've been here "all me bloomin' life." This first anniversary marks a propitious time to assess what the year has brought and to set some priorities.

As all Alumni might imagine, it has been a joy serving our alma mater as chief academic officer. I inherited a wonderful faculty and a highly competent staff. They make my job as Dean a real pleasure.

When I arrived, a special Board of Visitors committee was wrapping up a long-term assessment of the state of the Academy. While the report proved generally favorable, it offered recommendations to "...make a great institution even better."

Shortly after my arrival, the Superintendent commissioned a follow-on study called Curriculum 21. It addressed questions regarding curricular balance, both between the technical and non-technical and between the academic and military parts of the curriculum. It also considered whether we ought to increase the human behavior content of the leadership courses while decreasing the emphasis on celestial navigation. In the January/February '98 Shipmate, I spoke of Curriculum Zl's results, which were primarily supportive of what we offer academically and militarily.

The Fleet Speaks One benefit of Curriculum 21 was the insight we received on our graduates firom ships in the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets and from commands offering post-commissioning training to our graduates. Naval Reactors (SEA-08), who interviews our graduates for potential selection into the nuclear power program, said graduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences were well prepared for the rigors of nuclear power school. In fact, SEA-08 said over the last few years Naval Academy humanities majors were accepted into nuclear power school at a higher rate than engineering majors from civilian schools.

This is a ringing endorsement of the math, science and engineering portion of our core curriculum. Nuclear power school is arguably the most technically demanding post-graduation school available to our new ensigns.

This SEA-08 endorsement highlights the importance of the Naval Academy's core curriculum, that two-thirds of the program that all Midshipmen must complete. When Midshipmen can choose from 19 different majors, it is incumbent on the Naval Academy's core curriculum to ensure that every graduate is prepared to enter any warfare field open to them.

Also, as part of our Curriculum 21 stuvey, we asked the Reet to tell us what study area should be strengthened. They mentioned, in particular, information technology and writing skills. This feedback is consistent with my own recollection of fleet needs while still on active duty. No matter what assignment officers receive, afloat or ashore, they will find the need for highly developed writing skills.

Similarly, in today's Fleet, as in the business or education worlds, one must continually increase their knowledge of information technology.

Looking Ahead; Setting Priorities Taking stock of where we are and what needs to be done on the academic side of the house, I have identified three areas to emphasize. The first: strengthening the core curriculum. Because of the key role core courses play in preparing our Midshipmen, we have initi40

ated a major reviewâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a thematic review rather than a course-by-course approach. We started with information technology and conununication skills, areas the fleet feedback identified. We've completed separate faculty colloquia on these two themes. Nearly 200 faculty members gathered in the evening to discuss how we prepare our graduates now and how to do it better in the future. This spring, the faculty will look at specific cross-disciphnary themes for a four-year integrated learning experience, rather than a collection of independent courses the Midshipmen must complete.

The second area of increased future emphasis is enhancement of student leaming opportunities. Our job is to graduate Midshipmen, not to weed out those who are having difficulty! Most Midshipmen find difficulty with one part of the program or another; and we are becoming aware of the fact that not all students leam in the same way. Perhaps many of you found yourself struggling in the classroom, but really enjoying the hands-on leaming in the laboratory. By focusing more on smdent leaming, rather than faculty teaching, we intend to match leaming opportunities with the way students leam best. This will probably mean research-intensive courses, group projects and more interactive classroom environments. Several faculty members are already experimenting in these areas.

Emphasizing student leaming also means focusing on the middle academically. We need to invest in helping "C" students become "B" students and "B" students become "A" students. We have begim a greater focus on "at-risk courses" that cause Midshipmen difficulty, rather than singhng out "at-risk smdents."

The third area I'll emphasize is helping our faculty improve their own knowledge and expertise, both in their individual academic disciplines and with respect to the processes of teaching and leaming.

For example, because of generous Alumni support, the Superintendent has provided the resources to initiate a two-year prototype of an educational technology support center. With so much new technology coming into our classrooms, we must ensure that we invest in ensuring faculty can use this technology effectively in their teaching.

Other faculty development initiatives include faculty seminars and workshops, distinguished lecture series and endowed professorships. Additional investment is needed beyond expected Congressional appropriations in the foreseeable budget enviroiunent. With the help and interest of generous Alumni and with thoughtful class projects, we are moving ahead.

In summary, it has truly been an exciting and satisfying first year. With your assistance and moral support, we can see there are great opportunities to make a measurable difference in the educational foundation the Naval Academy lays for the next Dr. Wilham C. Miller '62 generation of Navy and the Academic Dean and Provost Marine Corps leaders.

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unior center, Tenence Anderson (Stillwater, OK), and sophomore defensive tackle. Brad Wimsatt (Gaithersburg, MD), have been named to the 1998 GTE Academic All-District Two Football team.

Anderson was selected to the first team and Wimsatt to the second team by the district's College of Sports Information Directors of America membership. Players on the first team will be placed on the national ballot with the Academic All-America Football Team to be released on Tuesday, 8 December.

Anderson carries a 3.29 GPA in economics and is one of the top linemen for a team that is currently second in the country in mshing.

Wimsatt has played both defensive end and tackle for the Midshipmen and has recorded 15 tackles in the first nine games.

Navy, 3-6 on the year, will host SMU on Saturday at 12 noon before traveling to Philadelphia on 5 December for the annual showdown with Army.

photo by Phil Hoffman '73 NAVY WOMEN'S SOCCER FOURSOME EARNS SOCCER BUZZ POSTSEASON RECOGNITION

Kipp became Navy's alltime leader in assists when her one assist against Air Force catapulted her to the top of the Midshipmen charts. She completed her career with 24 assists and earned First-Team All-Patriot League recognition for the second year in a row.

The Junior midfielder Riismandel, who earned Soccer Buzz Third-Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region accolades, led the Mids with 23 points on eight goals and seven assists. The junNicole Aunapu ior midfielder also earned NSCAA Thirdphoto by Phil Hoffman "73 Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region honors this season after leading the Mids in Patriot League action with ten points on four goals and two assists.

Freshman defender, Fisher, was named to the Soccer Buzz AllFreshman All-Mid-Atlantic team after garnering Patriot League Rookie-of-the-Year honors. Fisher posted 19 points for the Mids and helped hold the opposition to just 12 goals this season. Fisher started all 21 games for the Mids and was a key ingredient of Navy's defense, which held Patriot League foes to just two goals in '98. Her 19 points ranked among Navy's top ten single-season totals and nearly doubled the point total of the next highest scoring back in the league.

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unior weak safety, Jamie Doffermyre (Gambrills, MD), has been idshipmen seniors, Nicole Aunapu (Penngrove, CA/Rancho named to the 1998 All-East football team by the EC AC Football Cotate), and Anne Kipp (Springfield, VAAVest Springfield), coaches. Doffermyre led the Midshipmen with 127 tacklesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;45 more closed out their careers this fall as two of the most heralded soccer than his next closest teammate. Doffermyre recorded three tackles players in Navy history. Soccer Buzz, an online publication promot- for a loss, two sacks, broke up four passes and had two forced fumbles. ing women's collegiate soccer, added to the seniors' list of accom- Doffermyre's sports season is not done as he is now preparing himplishments with the announcement of both Aunapu and Kipp on the self for the 1999 Lacrosse season.

Second-Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region squad. Also honored by SocContinued on page 44 cer Buzz were Kristen Riismandel (Columbia, MDAVilde Lake) and Justine Fisher (Tucson, AR/Salpointe Catholic).

"It's a wonderful honor for Nicole, Anne, Kristen and Justine," said Navy head coach Carin Gabarra. "The four of them being recognized among one of the toughest regions is really an honor" Aunapu, Navy's team captain and the 1997 and 1998 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, earned Soccer Buzz Second-Team AllMid-Atlantic Region honors after leading the Midshipmen to a No. 1 seed in the Patriot League Tournament.

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Betty Saunders, widow of RADM W.V. (Hitch) Saunders, died on 30 December 1998 in Destin, IT., where she had resided since 1977. She is survived by a son, CDR F.H. (Pinkie) Saunders '60,USN(Ret.), of Milton.IT.; and two daughters, Coimie Troullos of Destin,FL, and Craig ElUs of Toronto, Canada.

Submitted by F.H. Saunders '60.

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Bill Anderson's phone number at White Rock, SC is 803-732-6939. We hope he's getting along quite well in the Lowman Home and that they were able to provide a rocking chair that meets his measurements.

Vick Foster writes.

Everything is fine here at Azalea Trace, and the days go by pleasandy with a variety of activities. Just wish Dutch and I had had a chance to run that Demolition Derby."

(They each had a three-wheel scooter.)

We are sure Vick and John Foster had some good times wdth Dutch Duerfeldt in Pensacola, H . .

Sad news again. VADM F r a n k O'Beirne, USN (Ret.) died on 19 October 1998, while residing in Vinson Hall in McLean, VA. Services were held at the Fort Myer Chapel, with burial in Arlington National Cemetery. His son, Frank Jr. "Mickey," said his mother, "Tommie," was in intensive care at the Fairfax Hospital. We hope she has recovered and is getting along fairly well. We will miss Frank, a good Classmate and shipmate, and are very proud of his Naval career. (See "Last Call" for more on his career.)

Ted Frederick wrote, "What a shame about Frank O'Beirne. Frank and Tommie were close friends of ours through the years. I hope Tommie gets well fast!"

Frank O'Beirne, Jr. wrote that his mother, Tommie, is doing somewhat better as of 16 November. He sends his family's thanks to the Class for the sympathy expressed over his father's death.

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Walt R o d e e s grandson, Thomas S. Carlson ' 8 1 , recentiy took command of SEAL Team One. The two posed in this picture with Thomas's wife, Linda, and Walt's great grandson. Christopher.

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Aloha, '27! Family and friends of F r a n k D. Giambattista, Giamby, and his lovely wife, Olive, met at the Robert Crown Sailing Center in August to celebrate their 65 years of wedded bliss! As their first tour of duty together was Hawaii, Frank and Olive were be-decked with leis, amid the colorful prints and happy smiles at the Hawaiian-themed event. Among the attendees were all four of their children, five of their eleven grandchildren, and four of their eight great-grandchildren. Dozens of friends and relatives drove, or flew, in from all over the country. Celebrants also included a fine contingent of USNA graduates, including sons, Mike Giambattista '57, Thorn Giambattista '58. and F r a n k Giambattista Jr. ' 6 1 ; as well as Gary Chew '60 and Henry Cesari '46. Special guests were Frank's sister.

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going to a foreign country... and we were so proud of him." As a surprise, Olive's niece (and namesake), Olive Sandvig, flew in from Sun Valley, CA, with her daughter, Peggy Lindsay. You can imagine the smiles and hugs that reunion brought!

What an evening! Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails were served on the deck of the Crown Center, overlooking the USNA Sailing Squadron and the beautiful Severn River. Later, a "Happy Anni-birthday" cake was brought in to both honor the happy couple and to celebrate Giamby's 94th birthday! Daughter, Helen Maher, and granddaughter-in-law, Jennifer Maher, created a wonderful Hawaiian atmosphere, complete with handmade leis for everyone, Mai-tais a-plenty, lovely pineapple centerpieces and Don Ho uke-ing in the background. A wonderful time was had by all, especially the honored duo. Let's do it again!

John Buckley '56 sent the following sad news: Giamby and Olive with great-grandchildren, Lindsay Giambattista, Jack Cesari, Justin Giambattista and PJ Maher

Ruth Buckley, widow of Argyll Edwin Buckley, died on Sunday morning, 30 November 1998 of complications due to a stroke. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Cupertino, CA; and according to her wishes, her ashes will be dispersed at sea. She is survived by two sons, CAPT John Buckley '56, USN (Ret.), of Green Cove Springs, FL, and Thomas Buckley of Cupertino, CA; one daughter, Patricia Flynn of Mendocino, CA; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Argyll had died in March of 1983.

T h e following w a s sent in by J a k e H e i m a r k '40: Dick Wilkinson joined his 1941 WASHINGTON shipmates from the Washington, DC and Philadelphia areas for lunch at Havre de Grace, MD. They were, Ed Miller '41, Jake Heimark '40, and Bob Merritt '39.

Looking at how young Dick looks and acts, one can only conclude that his aging clock has been turned off for at least 15 years.

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade. Further details can be found in "On the Horizon."

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Submitted by William K. Doty '46: As a lieutenant, I had the pleasure of being the squadron Ops, ASW, and Gunner Officer for CAPT Albert O. Momm when he was Commodore of DesRon 28. I have never worked for a more inspirational leader and had much fun doing it.

Because he was, I believe, the senior captain in command in the Adantic Fleet, wherever we were, he was in charge, absent a flag. During our Med deployment, a major exercise was scheduled wherein three carriers had to stay in a restricted area in, I believe, the Ionian Sea. Opposing were nine submarines. Normally, in those days all the carriers would have been sunk, repeatedly.

Not that time. Al Momm came up with a radical plan he called Wagon Wheel. He brought all DD captains and Ops officers to Malta where we drilled them in the British Tactical Trainer. There was much skepticism, and the Commodore had a lot of trouble convincing the admirals to let him try this crazy scheme. Well, it worked perfectly. The CVs were able to wander around unscathed until they could launch their strikes. All the subs were contained, many surfacing because they were so confused.

As I said, he was fun.

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Kemp Tolley '29 sent in the following photos.

adversary was the dreaded NAUTILUS. NAU-

TILUS used his attack radar and, even though all we had was some ancient DEs and our four very old DDs, we had drilled them in the use of ECM. The sub was frustrated because every time he made his approach to the convoy, all the escorts were stacked in his way. He never laid a glove on that slow convoy. Afterward, when he surfaced, he told us that it was the first time he had ever been unable to make an attack.

Another time, with NAUTILUS, CAPT Momm only had two of his DDs. NAUTILUS' goal was to make contact with us and then escape. It should have been easy because our sonars were old and long since obsolete and NAUTILUS could go so fast. Al Morrmi's freewheeling approach to tactics prevented NAUTILUS from escaping. Each time he thought he was safe to slow down, one of the DDs was on him and he would have to run again. At the end of a long strenuous day. NAUTILUS surfaced and told US that this was the first time that he had ever been held such that he couldn't escape.

As I have said, Al Momm was fun.

I have other memories wherein CAPT Momm displayed extra-ordinary talent of ASW and fleet operations and where he had to buck very, very senior flags and ended up being proven correct every time.

I know he had lots of combat experiences in the Pacific during the World War and I believe he worked with Arleigh Burke. Al Momm was the kind of leader I would want to work with during a war at sea. 1 think readers of Shipmate would agree.

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Dickie Dickinson and Elwood Teague in Colorado Springs 1997 At a fall Alumni meeting in Charleston, we were pleased to have visitors join us from Rolling Hills; namely Delores and RADM Robert Clark '29.

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Pres: RADM William O. Snead, USN (Ret) Secy: CAPT John A. Moreno, USN (Ret.) 1214 Fifth Street, Coronado, CA 92118 h: 619-435-3732 Another sad month! We've lost two more Classmates.

Our Class Treasurer, Jimmie Howard, died of cardiac arrest 12 November at Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, VA. Jimmie had a distinguished career, receiving a Silver Star when his ship, NEW ORLEANS, was torpedoed during a Solomon Islands engagement. He was a graduate of the National War College and served on the Joint Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before retiring in 1959. He received a master's degree in public administration from American University in 1965, subsequently teaching at American University and Northern Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis H. Howard, 4800 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria, VA; daughter, Linda H. Mattingly, of McLean, VA; son, James Howard, Jr. of Gastonia, NC; four granddaughters and three greatgranddaughters. Burial services were held at Arlington on 25 November.

Francis E. (Dutch) Wilson died of congestive heart failure at Vinson Hall, McLean, VA on 25 October. Following retirement in 1960, he had a 12 year career with United Services Life Insurance Company, spending part of that time as the company's representative in Germany.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Josephine O. Wilson, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101; sons, Francis E. Wilson, Jr. and John T. Wilson, both of Bethesda, MD; daughter, Marylinda W. Hishmeh of Kensington, MD; a brother and six grandchildren.

On a different subject, the San Diego Group held our quarterly meeting at the SubBase on 4 December. A partial list of those present includes Simonne Daly, Marcia and Jack Lee, Rowland McKnight and grandson, Jack Moreno, Roscoe Newman, and Ann and Eddie Wagner.

We had hoped to have an Army Game party on 5 December, but, unfortunately, there hasn't been sufficient interest to warrant holding a football party. Our long series of Army game parties ended the year before last.

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details can be found in "On the Horizon."

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Pres: RADM J. O. Miner, USN (Ret) 9001 Stoneleigh Ct., Fairfax, VA 22031-3216 h: 703-280-1347 Sec'y: RADM A. B. Metsger, USN (Ret) 3520 N. Roberts Lane, Ariington, VA 22207 h: 703-524-4599; e:ABEM3 l@compuserve.com

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details can be found in "On the Horizon."

Rivets Rivero tells us how he became Ambassador to Spain: In about 1970, while I was Commanderin-Chief, Allied Forces Southem Europe (CincSouth), the then U.S. ambassador to Spain, Robert C. Hill, decided to take a vacation, which included spending time in Naples, Italy, where my headquarters were located. I invited him and his wife to be our house guests during his visit, as it was customary for me to do when senior officials from NATO countries visited the city.

The following year, I had occasion to visit Rota, Spain, where the U.S. Navy had a patrol aircraft squadron based. In wartime, it was for peacetime exercises and ASW sinveillance ojjerations, which would come under my command. As a matter of courtesy, I informed Hill of my intended visit, and he invited me and my wife to visit them in Madrid. I was reluctant to do this, since at that time, Spain was under the dictatorship of General Franco and I was siu-e that the British and French governments, which had fought against Franco during the Spanish civil war, would take a dim view of a NATO officer visiting any part of Spain outside the U.S. base. I informed Hill of my concem, but he assured me that there would be absolutely no public knowledge of my visit, and, after obtaining the acquiescence of the Supreme AlUed Commander, my wife and I proceeded to Madrid with some trepidation for a short visit.

Once in Madrid, Hill insisted that I should make a formal call on General Franco, since he would know about my presence in the capital and would expect a courtesy call by a visiting senior official, civihan or military. Hill assured me that the call would consist only of shaking hands with the general and making a quick exit and would take only a minute or two. That is what had happened during the recent visit of then-governor Reagan of California.

I felt relieved about that prospect and we proceeded to the general's palace at the appointed time. The general and I shook hands and then, to Hill's and my surprise, the general said to me, "Sit down" and motioned to a chair. I did, and we then engaged in a wide-ranging conversation which lasted almost half an hour. Hill was ecstatic; he had never had a conversation with the general during his entire time as ambassador, his contacts being mainly with the foreign minister.

In 1972, Hill decided to run for governor of New Hampshire and tendered his resignation as ambassador. As was the custom, the State Department submitted three names (of foreign service officers, of course) to the president, and Hill gave the president my name. He informed me, but I did not give the matter a thought, assuming he had done this as a courtesy, with no chance of ever taking effect. But what I did

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'31 members at Washington luncheon, 15 September not know then, was that Hill was not just a political appointee; he was a close friend of president Nixon's, having stood by him during his darkest days, when he was abandoned by almost everybody else.

I retired in May of that year, having reached the statutory age, and my wife and I decided to live in Coronado, CA, where we proceeded and started looking for a house to buy, meanwhile renting an apartment. We found our dream house (I still live in it) and on 1 August, I went to it to take possession and arrange to have a swimming pool built. I had just returned to the apartment, when the doorbell rang and a female voice said she was from the San Diego Tribune newspaper, and would like to talk to me. I assumed she wanted to interview me about my time in Spain so I asked her in.

As she came in, she said "Congratulations, Admiral." I was taken aback and asked her for what, to which she replied "For being appointed Ambassador to Spain." I thought this was a joke or some sort of journalistic trick, so I went to another room and called the office of the CNO and asked if they knew anything about it. They did not, but then checked with the White House and learned that the president had announced my appointment half an hour earlier.

So, I learned about my new assignment from the press. Nobody asked me whether I wanted the job or if I was willing to take it but, in keeping with my naval training, I said "Aye, aye, sir" and postponed the enjoyment of my retirement for two more years.

Ambassador Rivero presents credentials to General Franco, October '72 We are grateful to our ever interested and helpful, Alvey Wright, for writing this message for us. Here's the update on Alvey: Dot and Alvey Wright report that Oahu has had fantastically beautiful weather this summer, the best in 34 years. From their home on the Lanikai Beach, the dawn comes up like thunder, and the moonrise between the Mokulua Islands is a silver river from a big orange ball. The Wrights have a party of some sort every full moon night.

They tell us that Hawaii is in a sad economic condition. Agriculture is gone, and nothing is left except the visitor industry and the military. The election for Governor is a toss-up. Forty years of Democratic labor rule is being challenged by a lady from Maui, the former Mayor, who seeks to turn the economy around.

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Al\ey is still struggling with trying to really leam to play the piano. His teacher is a talented musician from Indonesia who comes to the house. He is now addressing Christmas cards and has gotten up to 260; just a few Classmates will get a card. " (Corr Sec'y: I also find that leaming the piano is a fine after-retirement activity.)

Dot and Alvey Wright December '97

In a later note, Alvey suggests asking oiu" Classmates to write in less than 100 words a few high points of their careers for our Class publications; such notes would be interesting to aU of us.

Levi Farrington's widow, Jean, writes to us from Hawaii: I go along with Alvey's description of our islands. I'm able to do my daily water exercises, and my Bionic knee works beautifully. Fondest Aloha.

We had fine October and November luncheons attended by: JB Colwell. Skillet Gillette, Abe Metsger, Jack Miner, Dick Steere, Johnny Webster. Our good friends of "33 also turned out in good number, eight or ten. for both luncheons.

Bob Heilig told us of his 17 November luncheon at the Bayview (the former MCRD) Club. Present were, Phyllis and Ed Bums. Ginny Church. Tena and Bob Heilig, Rivets Rivero, Ken Romberg, Joe Tenney. his daughter and a friend.

Ginny and Dick Peterson, who have lived in Los Altos for over thirty-five years, are preparing to move to a retirement community in Paradise Valley Estates, Fairfield, CA, near Travis AFB. We talked with Ralph Cullinan who lives in USAA Towers in San Antonio. He sounded great and is closing in on 90 years; he says he "has no complaint." His health is good though he is not as active as he used to be.

Here's a note from Red Child on 8 November: This is a note to let you know that I attended a group meeting of USNA graduates on 4 November for the purpose of setting up a Chapter of Alumni in the Fort Myers-Naples area. I was the Alumnus present from the oldest Class, while at the meeting Roger [son of our Sherry Betts] made himself known. We sat at the same table at the luncheon.

Joseph Leverton's widow, Helen, sent in an email on 12 October: My trips this year have been shorter and all family oriented, such as grandchildren's

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christenings and graduations. But one lately was Navy connected: the wedding in Manassas of Dabney Phihpps. who is die daughter of Muff and George Phillpps '57. and granddaughter of Suze and Muddy Waters '32. It was a diriU for me to see George dressed up in the Navy cuff links that had worn at Bill and my wedding.

From Gordon Uehling's widow. Ahce: Thanksgiving greetings and a joyous Christmas to our Class. I've a great cause for thanksgiving, since I survived back surgerj' (back fusion for six hours), in S.F. In a few months, when I shed stiff brace. I should return to my apartment from Manor Health Center, where I've had such lo\ing care. My family have been so supportive in extended \'isits. I played tennis last January, but now only at night in my dreams!

We sadly report the death of Bud Needham's widow, Estelle. on 18 November. There were no local services. Estelle had continued to Uve in the Westchester in D.C. after Bud died in 1979. She had appeared attractive and healthy at our September coed Class luncheon, as our picture attests (Estelle at right end.)

We got a warm note from George Demetropolis' widow, Maria, in Athens, Greece: Along with my very best wishes, I'd like to inform my dear friends of Class "31 that the APO address I" ve used for the past eight or nine years, closes on 15 November.

Therefore. I can only be reached at my home address, 50 Vasileos Pavlou 166 73 Voula Athens, Greece. We thank the Good Lord for giving us all good health. My very best wishes for the coming Holidays and a very Happy New Year 1999.

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Pres: CAPT Will L Bull, USN (Ret) 1725 Oak Lane. McLean, VA 22101 h: 703-538-5981 Sec'y: Bob Gamble 8311 River Crescent Dr.. Annapolis. MD 21401 h; 410-266-8775 1999 is the end of our century. Technocrats may claim that 2000 is the end, but. for my mind, it is the beginning of the 21st.

To start off this epochal year. I've decided to put a very special picture of our Regimental Staff. They are certainly outstanding men and fine examples of what made oiu- Navy great during the war years.

From left to right: Bo Shelton. Admiral Brumby. Harry Sosnoski; Odie Odend'hal and Lou Bryan; Garry Jewett, Charley Weschler and Bill Wylie.

Missiles have become the No. 1 fighting weapon in the modem world. The Navy, well aware of its peril, has worked hard on the development of its defenses against incoming missiles. The cities of our country have done little or nothing to protect themselves; yet, like ships, they are potential targets for a fumre war. It is good to read in Surface Warfare an article by

The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April. Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade. Further details can be found in "On the Horizon."

RADM Mike Mathis telling how the Standard Missile (SM-2) has been improved over the last 40 years. He states that the real job has been "Performance Retention." the requirement Âą a t with each new upgrade, all performance parameters essential to hold prior threats at risk, have been retained for each successive improvement or block change. The latest, SM2 Block rv A. incorporates new sensors, advanced guidance and control software; an imaging infrared sensor used to provide precise angle information: and a forwardlooking fuse added to provide fusing against incoming missiles.

This new- missUe is designed to provide the Fleet with a "common" weapon. It wiU permit engagement of sea-skimming antiship cmise missiles, aircraft at medium altimde, and balhstic missiles at the upper extremes of the atmosphere.

Back in 1991 Andy Nisewaner wrote his daughter. Sherry, a letter telling her about his war activities.

In 1943, Andy became chief of staff to the captain commanding ComDesRon 17, which included nine DDs. After escorting two large tankers to Dakar for a new U.S. airfield in desperate need of gasoline and successfully avoiding German subs, they started back to Norfolk with the two empty tankers and two badly damaged British cruisers.

While en route. I was on w atch one morning and I spotted a sub on the sinface about two miles away and dispatched two destroyers to chase it dow n. The MADDOX located it with her sonar and then blew it out of the water with depdi charges. Scratch one German submarine.

Oin next mission was escorting ships to Casablanca for a follow up on our initial invasion; we got to see the huge French BB. the JE.\N D"BART. W hich had been put out of service from .American shell fire. From Casablanca, our next mission was escorting a task force into the Med proper. British planes were patrolling the Straits; they were an irreverent lot; calling the commodore 'Old Man" or 'Chief" or whatever. But it was damn nice to see them overhead and watching out for subs.

Not every thing was rosy and peaceful at Oran because the Germans were bombing regularly and were not only consistent, but also pretty damn accurate. Literally thousands of anti-air bombardment balloons were flying over Oran to prevent low flying attacks.

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The Navy paid tribute to Levy, naming a destroyer escort after him in 1943. Later, at the dedication of the Commodore Levy Chapel in Norfolk, the Chaplain said that 'he was not a saint, but a human and that is sometimes of greater importance.'

Class of 1932 Regimental Staff An Officer's Club was set up at the Alletti Hotel; one could get any drink except that no matter what you ordered, it came out of the same bottie. No difference between a gin and tonic and a scotch and soda. Our captain and our division commander rented a car and guide to show them the city. Both said later that they were propositioned in the first mile of the drive.

The last of the Navy's first "Super Carriers," the INDEPENDENCE, has just retired. The 39-year-old CV carried more planes than the previous carriers. The magazine, Seapower, states that 'iroiucally, with the advent of the larger ENTERPRISE and NiMiTZ classes, the old 'super carriers' came to be referred to as "small-deck carriers."

You may remember the "Revolt of the Admirals" back in 1950 when Louis Johnson, Secretary of Defense, canceled the carrier. UNITED STATES. He wanted more B36 bombers. Fortunately, at the hearings held in Congress by Carl Vinson, the fallacies inherent in Johnson's thinking were brought out, clearing the way for the INDEPENDENCE.

As times change, the Marine Corps plans to buy 360 V-22 Ospreys to replace the aged CH-36 twin-rotor helicopters. This revolutionary 'tilt-motor' aircraft can take off and land like a helicopter and fly long distances at high speeds like a fixed wing craft. The idea is to replace a wide variety of single mission helicopters and fixed wing aircraft while meeting the rapidly expanding mission requirements of the present day world. The principal mission is to carry combat-loaded Marines from ships to landing sites. Because of the great increase in capability, the Ospreys will gently increase the Marine Corps combat effectiveness. Their ships can keep out of range of land-based anti-ship missiles, and at the same time land the Marines deeper into enemy territory.

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The Center for Stiategic and Intemational Studies says, "The U.S. is singularly illprepared to protect the American people against an act of terrorism involving weapons of mass destmction. William Webster, who formerly headed the CIA and FBI, is Project Director for the Global Crime Project, the sponsor of this alarming report."

Back in 1997, General Lobed, a contender for the Russian Presidency, asserted that 100 suitcase-size Russian nuclear weapons had disappeared. So, not only can terrorists build these frightening weapons, but they can buy them if they posses the necessary cash. U.S. experts have too long misled the American people by dismissing fears that anyone would ever use a weapon of mass destmction against us.

At our October luncheon, Jane Moncure told me about Commodore Levy; she followed up by sending me a Washington Post chronicle, which told the story about him, 'An American, a Sailor and a Jew.' Levy took on difficult causes, which got him court-martialed several times and required presidential intervention to prevent dismissal from the Service. His big campaign was against flogging, which was appreciated by sailors, but hated by Navy brass for its defiance of tradition.

In the War of 1812, Levy chose to be sailing master of ARGUS; she became the 'phantom raider' of the English Channel, destroying 21 British ships. Later captured, he was locked-up in the infamous Dartmoor prison.

After the war, he became Commodore of the Mediterranean Fleet, a New York expert in real estate and then a purchaser of Monticello. He had greatly admired Jefferson for his efforts to gain America religious freedom. Good with his hands, he helped restore the house, and then opened the estate to the public.

In the October 1998 Seapower, Scott Truver explained how new carriers and destroyers are being designed for lower cost of operation. The CV(N)X, scheduled for 2013, is radically different from the old CVN it will replace; total ownership costs will be significantly reduced over its 50year life.

The DD-21 goal is spelled out in clearer detail. First, the Navy wants to buy a new ship for around $700 million, about $150 million less than we paid for the Arleigh Burke class of guided missile DDs. Amazingly, the operation and support goal is $2,700 ('96 dollars) per hour underway, one third the per hour cost of a conventional destroyer today. This may be the one way for the Navy to maintain a full-fledged fighting force in the new century.

Did you know that the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, founded in 1767, served under three flags? We all know about its most famous ship, the VIRGINIA, which tried to sink the U.S. Navy. Later, it built our first BB, the TEXAS; later, we wanted an aircraft carrier, so it converted a collier to the LANGLEY. During WWII, the yard repaired and modified 6,850 U.S. and allied ships while also building 101 new ones. This is why they claim to be the Navy's Number One. Name: Howard Prince Rank: Ensign-Captain Home: Chickmuanga, GA Duty: First on BBs TEXAS and MISSISSIPPI,

then to destroyers. On a four-piper he rescued refugees from the Spanish Civil War. In doing so, he dodged three bombs!

Then to shore duty at the Academy.

Howard was reputedly "one tough D.O." When the war started, Howard went for a long destroyer career. A convoy to Casablanca, then out to the Solomons. His duty was in the Pacific, ending in the land of fog and sudden williwaws in the Okhotsk Sea. Howard was glad to change his station to executive officer of the ALBANY after VJ Day!

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Society will hold its annual event on 23 April. Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further

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Admiral William Sims (1880) was an imusual officer. Given to new ways of thinking, he frequendy came up with wonderful ideas. When only a junior officer.

BuNav sent him to Europe to leam about gtmfire systems in England and France. For four years he meticulously catalogued the forbidding superiority of the systems. Fortunately for yoimg Sims, some of his reports landed on the desk of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, one Theodore Roosevelt. They won the future president's "appreciation and admiration"" for the ""energy, zeal, and intelligence.'"

In 1900 Sims, on KEN-JUCK^- (BB-6). went to China where he became close to British officers stationed there. He particularly admired Captain Percy Scon, father of "continuous aim firing"' which increased accuracy by keeping targets in the gimner's sights. Sims bombarded the navy Department with reports extolling this newmethod, but to no effect. Frustrated, he took his case to President Roosevelt, alleging "the extreme danger of the inefficient conditions in our Na\-y."

While the President refused to get alarmed, he invited Sims to write it again and ordered that it be pubUshed in Naval Proceedings and then BuPers assigned him to Inspector of Target Practice. He was now an "authorized critic."" In this job he forged close ties with the top naval hierarchy of Great Britain. The importance of this lay in the fact that England and the U.S. had been at odds during the 19th Century. Powerful forces were leading the two countries to the rapprochement of the 20th Century.

In 1906. the Admiralty shocked the U.S. with the secret construction of the DREAD.NOUGHT. This '"all big-gun ship'" made our new capital ships obsolete. By virtue of his friendship with the First Sea Lord, Admiral JeUicoe, Sims was taken on a tour of the secret leviathan. He reported what he learned to Roosevelt.

Later on. World War I began. In January 1917. German naval officers persuaded the Kaiser that an all-out U-boat attack on cargo ships would knock England out of the war.

The Americans, not yet in the war, were confident that England had the war at sea well in hand. When Congress declared war in April. Sims was already in London meeting with Jellicoe: he informed Sims that German subs were ravaging shipping at such a rate that the Allies would loose the war for want of food and material. He told Sims he could see no solution to the problem!

Sims fired off a cable to the Navy Department outlining the desperate plight of Britain; he said that the Navy must immediately dispatch a "maximum number of destroyers and other anti-submarine craft."

Working with innovative officers in England, they devised the convoy system.

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1 to r: Carrie Moorer. Tom Moorer. Diane Ryan; VADM Jack Ryan "67. Supt. USX.A; Carl Jones

1 to r; Mrs. Marrvott. Charlie Blick: RADM Ron Marnott "58. President USN.A.A.A: Lee RiddeU. Everett Harris

1 to r: Eamie Campbell. I-ee RiddeU. John Tjree, NoraTyree. Charlie Blick. Everett Harris. Da\id Harris (EJ."s grandson). Renee Campbell

1 to r: Renee Campbell. Eamie Campbell. Lee RiddeU. John Tyree

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Result; April-900,000 tons lost, December350,000 tons lost. By October 1918, losses were down to 112,000 tons.

Sims lost prestige after the war; he advocated promotion by merit; he admired aircraft carriers, a new idea. He stated, "'The Battleship is dead!" But now, after WWII, we see how right he was and how important the Anglo-American coalition is today.

From; Naval History: "The Critic Within"

by Kenneth Hagan â&#x20AC;˘f* *F Sp â&#x20AC;˘P 1 *

Back in 1943, Dave Scott was on which had recently been hit by a missile. She needed some repair work before retuming to the U.S., so they went to Malta, the closest repair facility in the Mediterranean. The Governor General, Lord Gort, had been commander of the B.E.F. in France and during the Dunkirk evacuation. CAPT Lohmann, 23, and Dave, the Exec, received written invitations to lunch with His Excellency at 12:55 p.m.

Arriving on the dot, they were taken to a reception where his staff was gathered. At exactly 1 p.m.. His Excellency entered; qiuck greetings, a single pink gin and then to table at 1:15 p.m. The lunch ended. His Excellency promptly withdrew; the remaining officers relaxed and enjoyed a leisurely afternoon chatting about the war.

SAVANNAH,

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L to R Mickie McKibbin, Hugh Mc Kibbin, J.V. Chase, J.V. Chase Jr., Lee Coleman, Gary Coleman

1 to r: John lyree, Tom Moorer, Carl Jones, J.V. Chase

1 to r: Lee Coleman, Gary Coleman, Mickie McKibben, Hugh McKibben Regular Membership: 50% Life Membership: 31%

Pres: ADM Thomas H. Moorer, USN (Ret.) Pres Emer; CAPT Raymond 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. RiddeU 4037 Alameda Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 h; 619-295-9091

The Washington Group met for lunch at the Chevy Chase Club on 13 October.

Attending were, Moorer, Blick, Bowen, Campbell, Cobb, Coleman, Elliott, Oren and Pratt. A magnificent lunch was enjoyed by all. The atmosphere was somewhat anti-climatic following our 65th Reunion. A fine photo of the Reunion group, taken at the Academy Chapel steps after our memorial service, is included in this column. Tom Moorer brought us up to date on national and intemational events and ended with a somber and somewhat pessimistic note on the decadent state of the nation's morals and attitudes, which will eventually affect combat readiness. Plans were made to join our 1933 USMA comrades-in-arms for lunch on 25 November.

Lee Riddell received word from Jeb Stuart's daughter, that Jeb died on 23 October 1998, after a long illness. His ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean. Lee is planning a Class party in San Diego during December.

Twelve "candid" photos, taken by Gary Coleman during our 65th Reunion, are also included in this column.

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1 to r: Dottie Rakow, Carrie Moorer, Hal Bowen

1 to r: Dottie Rakow, Mickie McKibben, Hugh McKibben, Rosalie Blowin Robertson, Glenn Robertson

USNA Chapel steps, after the memorial service, 15 September 1998. Front row, 1 to r: Pat Bierer, Everett Harris, Chariie Blick, Carrie Moorer, Tom Moorer, Dottie Rakow, Lee Riddell, Lee Coleman Second row, 1 to r: Jay Chase, Lib Bierer, Nora Tyree, John Tyree, Mickie McKibbin, Hugh McKibben, Carl Jones Third row, 1 to r: Chaplain Bedingfield, Nancy Bedingfield, Gary Coleman

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1 to n Lee Coleman. Ed Shuffle. Hal Bowen. Eamie CampbeU. Connie Baker

1 to n Caroline Fomme. Lib Bierer. Pat Bierer, Carrie Moorer. Tom Moorer. Dottie Rakow

L to R I-ee Coleman, John Tyree, Nora Tjiee, Jim Fortime. Caroline Fortune

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Pres; CAPT Hugh Q. Murray, USN (Ret) 6310 Fort Hunt Road. Alexandria. VA 22307 Secy; CAPT Roy C. Smith HI, USNR (Ret) 3730 Ramsgate M v e . Annapolis, MD 21403 h: 410-268-5668 West Coast Correspondent; CAPT Robert W. Leeman, USN (Ret) 1611 Chatswordi Blvd. San Diego. CA 92107 My book, TVavT Yams of Seven Generations, is just off" the press, a collection of stories told among, by and to seven consecutive generations of naval officers in the family (the eighth hasn't come to the stories age yet). A short one from this collection has been feamred in every issue of Naval History magazine for the past two years. See the ad in this issue of Shipmate.

C. J. Walters sent in this photo (just missed the December deadline) of the four roommates. Frank Nusom. Bob Johnston. himself and Reuben Whitaker comparing their regimental ranks, except that Frank turned full-face to the camera at the last second. CJ"s comment was that Reub was the only one of the four to make flag.

Four roommates showing off their high regimental ranks He added news that he had just been visiting his grandson and family (a lovely great-granddaughter) in France. Grandson was with ACONTEL. a French high tech corporation, in CaUfomia's SUicon Valley until the company decided last March that they wanted him in France. So he now Uves in the heart of the French Alps. 60 miles from Geneva in magnificent countryside that CJ enjoyed very much indeed.

Fid Murray hosted the October WB&A lunch at the Belle Haven Coimtry Club in Alexandria on the 15th. Attendees were Anne and Ed BatcheUer, Dorothy Bunevich, Jane Condon, E^l Dutton, Tres and Dud HiU. Betty and Bill Keller. Janet MacLeod. Mary' V. Moore, Fid. and Eleanor Ring. Your Secretary had a doctor's appointment that couldn't be changed, so there is no account of the proceedings.

Homecoming drew a blank from '34 except for the atmual golf tournament. The traditional '34 foursome that led it off was reduced to three: Fid Murray, Roy Smith, and Jigger Lowe, who came up just to play in it. Of course we played in the seiuors event, being the three oldest present. I tied for low net in the group, but the card matching went backwards from the 18th hole where I had a seven and the winner, Charlie Miller '44, had an admittedly rare par 4.

enclosed this pictiue of the two Classmates.

Ed flew in to Pensacola for the reunion of MARCUS ISL_\XD, in which he ser\'ed during World War n . Prior to that he flew to Copenhagen to visit the family of his late wife Ebba. then to Reno for a reimion of the Tailhook Association (Nothing untoward, he said.) where he was awarded a medal for being the first of the group to make a carrier landing. He arrived in Pensacola together w ith hurricane Georges.

Friday was spent at Chez Bently and on Saturday he toured the Na\'al Air Museum (now one of Florida's major tourist attractions), but departure on Sunday was mled out by airport closure and the reunion was extended until Monday. One of the reunees w as the lawyer who defended Jack Ruby, the killer of Lee H a n ey Osw aid. Jim added that he and Ed had been roommates in NEW ORLE.^VS (along w ith Eel Dutton.

Jack Bromley and Forrest Biard) for two years before career speciaUzation set in.

After retirement, they hved nearby in the San Francisco Bay area and saw each other frequently, but this was their first meeting in quite a while and was greatly enjoyed.

John Lacouture '40 sent me a copy of his successful nomination of Johnny Hyland for the Carrier Aviation Test Pilots Hall of Fame, maintained in YORKTOWN at Patriot"s Point in Charleston. SC. That is too long to reprint here, but John summarizes it in the next paragraph. The induction ceremony was held on 7 October, but Johnny was in Honolulu suffering from a melanoma that had metastasized. His grandson Robert Arnold represented him at the event. The photograph show s VADM Gerry Miller '42. who made the presentation, showing the plaque to Robert. RADM Jinmny Flatley '29. Director of Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, sent an advance copy of the proceedings to Johimy, w here it was appreciated by all the family.

John WTOte: ADM John Hyland and RADM Edward Feighton were inducted together into the Carrier Aviation Test Pilots Hall of Fame in very impressive ceremonies held in the hangar deck of YORKTOWN on 7 October.

VADM Gerald Miller gave a very comprehensive and exciting speech about Johnny"s long and illustrious naval career with emphasis on its flying aspects. Afterward, he and Johnny's grandson. Robert Arnold, unveiled the plaque that will hang in the Hall of Fame, the only exhibit hon" oring aviators who helped build American air power dirough dieir work as experimental test pilots of carrier aircraft.

Ed Lee and Jim Bentley Jim Bentley wrote about the visit he had in late September from Ed Lee and

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Two weeks later, John called to tell me that the melanoma had done its work; Johnny passed away on 25 October.

This is the time of year when people ask how many of us are left. As of 20 October, there are 122 Classmates living at known addresses, 17 of whom are non-graduates.

Between both groups, there are a number who have shown zero interest in the Class over the years even though some of those are members of the Alumni Association.

And there are still ten graduates for whom we have no addresses, who also have shown no interest in Class affairs. Overall, not bad for a bunch of octogenarians.

The December column told of correspondence from F.R.W. ("Willie") Worth '37 who mentioned "Trip" Menges, a nickname that I questioned. Subsequent word from Willie says that nickname came from his being kidded on the ballfield about his "ample fundament," hence "Triple duff," shortened to "Trip." Bemice and Trip Menges had a very pleasant visit with the Worths in New London, NH some years ago.

Sevem School held its annual Founder's Day celebration on 5-6 November 1998, honoring Roland Teel, Founder and Headmaster 1914-55, and the late CDR Philip H. Torrey, Jr., Severn '30, who was KIA leading his Air Group NINE in the first carrier strike against Tokyo on 16 Febmary 1945. "Memories of a Classmate" was offered by Dr. Bmce Old, and a talk was given by our Classmate's son. Col. Phihp H. Torry, m USMC (Ret.), Sevem '58.

Phillip sent me papers on the background for his talk, much too long to print here, but largely dealing with his command of a battalion in Japan when his civilian Japanese liaison official located the burial site of his father, our Rip, and arranged for him to visit the site and meet many of the people who remembered the occasion from 1945.1 strongly recommended that young Philip send that story to Shipmate and hope that he will.

Irving Presler, a native Washingtonian and graduate of Central High School, died in the Arleigh Burke Health Care Center of cancer on 8 November. Irv made his career in surface ships, as Gunnery Officer in MCCAWLEY shooting down two Japanese planes off Guadalcanal and later commanding two destroyers, an oiler and a heavy cmiser. His last active duty was two years in Bonn as Naval Attache to West Germany.

He retired in 1964 and settled in Potomac MD, where his wife, Katherine died in 1992. He is survived by son, CDR Robert G. Presler of Fairfax Station, VA and two grandsons.

Joe Tibbets just sent in a self-obituary, for which we give many thanks. Along with it he commented on the unfortunate death of his great friend Johnny Hyland and told a lovely story about their induction into the Naval Academy.

Joe, Johnny and Tom Guthrie all failed their physicals that first day; Joe for albuShipmate, January-February 1999

men in his urine, Johnny for being too short, and Tom for being underweight. They were told to come back in the morning. A young corpsman gave them advice on how to solve their problems; Joe by drinking lots of water, Tom should eat bananas, and the two of them should stretch Johnny. They were all staying in Carvel Hall, where Joe drank water all night. Tommy ate bananas, and at bedtime, they laid Johnny out on his bed and pulled him by head and feet to stretch him out. Next morning they did it again and didn't allow him up until time to leave for the Sick Bay. Johnny and Tom passed right away, but Joe could pass nothing but water and had to wait some time, they gave him a clear check. The three were bosom buddies from then on. [Insert] I can add the end to that story. The last two file closers in the Eighth Company, regimental tailenders at every parade, but who later made four and three stars, were Johnny Hyland and Brute Krulak. They were both physically disqualified for commissions for being a fraction of an inch under the 5'-4" limit. At the last minute ADM Leahy, CNO, as Acting SecNav granted waivers for both. Johnny was commissioned along with the rest of the Class, but the Marines didn't get the paper work done in time and Brute was actually commissioned a day later. That had always rankled him so, as a major, he wrote an official letter requesting that he be paid for that one day's pay and allowances he had been deprived of because of that delay. He got a very short and dismissive reply from the Conunandant, but two weeks later, with no explanation, a check arrived in the mail for that amount.

Isabelle Fleck, Ed's widow, thoughtfully sent along the program card for the Historic Hawaii Foundation's Silver Anniversary celebration where Helen Cole, Allyn's widow, was to be honored as Kama'aina of the Year for her long and devoted service to the cause. Although this is written some time in advance of the event, I'm sure that some of our Honolulu family were among those present for the honors.

For the first time ever the WB&A group had a luncheon. It was held in November at Ginger Cove in Annapolis and was hosted

by Tres and Dud Hill. Other attendees were Marge Christensen, Lil Dickey, Eel Dutton, Betty and Bill Keller, Janet MacLeod, Grayson Merrill, Mary V. Moore, Fid Murray, Lady Ours, Ann and Roy Smith and Rose Williams. We had an excellent lunch in a private room with good conversation and stories, followed by tours of the facilities for those who so wished.

We do thank the Hills for giving so many newcomers a look at one of the finest retirement homes anywhere. It is presently home to the Hills, the Hi Smiths, Lil Dickey, Ceal Fahy, and Honorary Member Es Miller. The Roy Smiths expect to be there about a year from now.

Reuben Whitaker, Johnny and Bmte's change from clean sleevers as Midshipmen to flag rank later on brings to mind a very tme dicho: Poco a poco, se va lejos. (Little by little, one goes far).

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Regular Membership: 34% Life Membership: 46%

Pres; CAPT Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Jesse B. Gay, Jr., USN (Ret) Corr. Sec'y; CAPT W.H. Packard, USN (Ret) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Ariington, VA 22207 h; 703-536-7120 A correction was received from Emmett Riera's wife, Mary, in Pensacola, relative to the report in the April '98 Shipmate column. She states that Emmett was president of the Holding Company at the Fidelity Corporation, but not of the whole corporation, and she requested that a correction be published. Mary also advised regrettably that most '35ers who visit the Pensacola area, do so to visit the National Aviation Museum. However, Mary and Emmett do have lots of visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;their four kids, 11 grands and 7 greats, the latter count just being just a start.

A long report from Bill Hazzard in Coronado, CA, reported on the '35 Class luncheon on 28 October at the Sky Room on the Naval Air Station, North Island. In his routine check on prospective Class attendees for that luncheon, he leamed of the death of Joe Penland on 30 June and of Bill Sampson's widow, Helen, on 22 September. Joe had suffered at least two strokes and died in the San Diego Hospice.

His interment was in his family plot at the cemetery at Kings Mountain, NC. Helen Sampson also died in the San Diego Hospice, and her remains were deposited at the National Military Cemetery at San Bmno, CA, along with her late husband, Bill. The '35 San Diego group made a donation to the San Diego Hospice in Helen's memory, in accordance with her request. (Joe had left no similar request.)

Bill Hazzard also listed those '35ers attending the Class luncheon of 28 October: Nona Atkins, George Towne Baker, Lou Bauer, Katie and Ralph Baum, Nellie and Al Bowker, Margot Doukos, Flash Flachsenhar, Mary Joe and Bill Hazzard, Jerry McCormick, John McQuilkin, Norie and Dave Nash, Helen and Bob Prickett, Margaret Robertson, Teeny and Lew Schock, Helen and Skip Sellers, Fred Stiesberg, Don Van Ness, and Ginger and Bill Wideman.

The Class council luncheon for November was a coed event held at the Chevy Chase Club in Bethesda on 4 November, arranged by Poppy and Clag Claggett.

Class attendees included: Phyllis and Rod Badger, Chet Briggs, Audrey Cushman, Ruth and Slade Cutter, Ida Mary Detweiler, Fran Henry, Patsy Hutchinson, Sellen and Ed Keats, Ruth and Wy Packard, Penny and Lefty Paddock, Jeff Parker, Elise Seymour, and Doris (Tarantino) Russell (details on Doris' marriage, hopefully will be in the next column.)

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Frank Wheeler, from Los Altos Hills, CA, came East in early October, first to visit his daughter, Francis, in Florida and then to attend the reunion for KEARNY ( D D 432) in Glen Burnie, MD, from 13-16 October. Then, he drove his rented car to visit Ruth and Wy Packard in Arlington from 17-19 October. He arrived in time to attend a small luncheon party given for him at the Packards. Attendees included: Phyllis and Rod Badger, Clag Claggett, Gwen and Jesse Gay, Fran Henry, and Louisa and Jeff Parker. That evening, Ruth, Wy and the Packards' son, Robert, escorted Frank to dinner at the House of Fortune, a nice Chinese restaurant in nearby McLean, VA. On 18 October, Tom Henry's widow, Fran, invited Ruth, Wy and Frank to lunch at Vinson Hall in McLean. Ida Mary Detweiler, who also lives at Vinson Hall, joined Fran and guests at Fran's luncheon table. On 19 October, Marion and Bobo Thomson came over to the Packard's to see Frank briefly before he left at about 10:10 a.m. for Baltimore Airport to tum in his car and to get the plane back to Califomia.

A nice note, addressed to the Class of '35 from Elliot, elder daughter of Conrad Abhau, whom many of the Class may have met in previous years at the Hutchinsons' at various Homecoming gatherings, reported that she had bought "the Abhause" at 201 Scott Circle, Annapohs, MD 21401. She and her husband, Bmce Henn, offered to share their "Abhause" and themselves as the "Class Massage Therapists." She also mentioned that "the Admiral (Abhau) continues at his duty station at Keswick (a rest home near Baltimore), a bit frailer, but ever full of good humor."

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Regular Membership: 43% Life Membership: 40%

Pres; CAPT Randolph Meade Jr., (SC) USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas; CAPT O. M. Butler, USN (Ret.) 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Road Ariington, VA 22043 Corr. Sec'y.; CAPT William A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) Goodwin House West #832 3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041-3127; h: 703-578-7546 A happy New Year to all of you. After sending in our copy for the December Shipmate back in October, we received many newsy letters from some of you, a most unusual event. Usually we are begging for news. We hope this indicates a new trend for which we are most grateful.

Don't stop! Keep the letters and news coming in and give ESP a rest. To all of you who wrote or called, our deepest thanks, and on with some news and best wishes for the new year.

When we closed last month's news, we had just leamed from Harry Stark of the death of Ray Thompson on 26 September at the Encinitis Hospital. On short notice.

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Mary and Maynard Nohrden were the only Classmates able to attend the services on 30 October at the Village Presbyterian Church in Rancho Santa Fe which was attended by a congregation of family and friends at which Ray's brother Harry delivered a eulogy describing Ray's career. A reception followed the inurnment ceremony at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery at which Alice, Ray's widow, thanked the Class of '36 for the floral tribute arranged by Harry Stark. We share with you a portion of the 26 October note received from Alice: Ray died a month ago today. The house is quite empty except for the poodle we acquired last Spring, and she has been quite a blessing to me. I'm enclosing a snapshot of Ray taken at our favorite restaurant in Salorno Beach. We were married twelve years. We had a great time while it lasted, even though he said it would not be for long when he proposed marriage. My best wishes to all in the Class.

Ray Thompson at Salorno Beach in 1997: "A toast to you Alice."

In the December Shipmate, we concluded by reporting the sudden death of Phyllis Rothwell on 6 September. We share with you a portion of Dick Rothwell's letter of 28 September: Best wishes to you in your hospital stay.

May it be short with early return home. The best life for any one of us these days is to keep busy and productive. Everything else will fall into place. I'm busy, but I can't say productive. My new address is The Remington Club, 16925 Hierba Drive, #206, San Diego, CA 92128-2660; Phone; 619-487-5150; located in Rancho Bernardo, technically a part of the city of San Diego but actually in San Diego County 20 or 30 miles from the actual city, a thriving area in itself, about 20 or so minutes from Escondido where our son Richard '61 and his family live. Regards to all!

Thanks Dick for your letter. Sorry to hear about Phyllis, but glad to know your new address is near your son, who we reported living in Bethesda.

On 3 October, Mack Butler answered the 4 September letter received from the Govemance Study Group that is making a study of the Alumni Association Organization by providing the information requested concerning the Class of 1936. We will probably hear more about this study in 1999.

Bob Neyman's letter of 7 October said he had obtained and finished reading Bob

Sleight's book mentioned in the December Shipmate. He says the book is hard to put down once you get started and should be "must reading for all the Classes that were in the Academy during the thirties." We agree with Bob as stated in our previous review in May that was not cartied in Shipmate as intended.

Frank Springer obviously shares our views because when requested by the Publisher, he wrote as follows: Captain Bob Sleight's description of various aspects of life at the Naval Academy during our four years as a Midshipman there is exceptionally interesting and enjoyable.

I was one of the 1600 Men. Bob's account reflects his remarkable memory and marvelous sense of humor. He provided some information that was new to me or which I had forgotten, and also some that reinforced my memory. My wife also has enjoyed 7600 Men saying that it has given her a good understanding of those pressurepacked formative years of my Naval Career. We have purchased two additional copies which we plan to circulate among our children and grandchildren.

Thank you Frank for sharing what you and Laurette told the publisher. We now hope all who read this will order a copy of the book. It is interesting and entertaining reading. We guarantee you will like it.

Copies may be obtained by calling or writing Brandylane Publishers, Inc.; PO ox 261; 404 Chesapeake Drive; White Stone, VA 22578; Phone; 804-435-6900. Price; $12.95 plus shipping and handling. Ask for 1600 Men by Robert Sleight: ISBN 1883911-23-0.

We now share with you the long-awaited newsletter from Ann and Chuck Phillips dated 13 October, received after our December '98 deadline: We are still spending 12 hours a day at one thing or another, volumes of bed and breakfast quests, wedding receptions, teas; whatever people want we strive to provide.

In addition, we now have 775 acres in the tree farm to manage and six houses to maintain. Just keeping up with the paper work with the aid of a computer takes about an hour each day. We spend a lot of effort restoring antique furnishing for our historic houses. Chuck gave up running the catfle farm and now rents out the pastures. It was taking too much time and not paying its way. Nacogdoiches is the oldest town in Texas (1716). We have only 36,000 population. In spite of the small size we have three Midshipmen enrolled in the Academy as result of the efforts of the Blue and Gold Team Rep., Tim James, a local District Attorney who is the son of Harry James the great trumpet player and orchestra leader and whose son is one of the three Midshipmen. Last month (September) the Nacogdoches City Commissioners honored Chuck by an appointment as a Lifetime Member of a Board that manages a special library and museum in one of the City's most historic houses that dates before the Texas revolution (1835-36). Our daughter, Pamela, spent six months with us while we modernized our house in town for her. She is a 30-year resident of an apartment in

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upper west-side Manhattan, but has gone back there to close it so she can ship her belongings to Texas. She is a computer guru, so I have hopes of turning our paper work over to her. Our son Charles, his wife Laura, and two granddaughters live in Winston-Salem. He is a restoration architect and his wife an architecture historian. Both keep busy in their professions, Charles recently being appointed as a member of the Advisory Board of the School of Architecture at the University of Texas where he earned his three degrees. He has always claimed that his first position as Director of Restoration at Old Salem was the result of the item in his Resume which recorded his two years as Damage Control Officer in a Destroyer (NEW). One of the men on the

Search Committee was an ex-naval officer who convinced the others that any man who could handle damage control on a wornout "Tin Can" was just the man they needed for their job. Except for our five dogs and three cats, that just about sums up the news from East Texas.

Thanks Ann and Chuck for the wonderful news letter. Don't wait so long to write again.

In closing, our thanks go to Nanny Boland who sent us a wonderful photo of the 1951 Class Dinner Dance at the ArmyNavy Country Club in Arlington. So far we haven't been able to identify everyone, but we'll keep trying before adding it to the Class records. That's it for now. Hopefully we'll see you in March.

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I was in error when I said that Jim O'Rourke was in the Supply Corps. He was line all the way.

Howard W. Taylor's widow, Allean, has decided that he would not wish a biography in Shipmate's "Last Call." Therefore, there will be none. I know that he served in the Armed Guard in merchant ships in WWII and that he worked for San Diego Gas and Electric Company in the post-war period.

Don Gay's new phone number is: 650964-1501. His address is: 23500 Cristo Bay Drive #826E, Cupertino, CA 95014.

Bill Brinckloe is seeking information on the children of Joe Rengel, in order to get agreement on a family point of contact. He has one name, Susan Rengel Johnson, 760 Towers Drive, Wexford, PA. He understands that Wexford is a suburb of Pittsburgh. If you know of other contacts, please inform Bill, Tiny and myself. They had a large family and I don't know when (or if) Betty died.

Patty (Mehle) and Jack Roulestone '46 had Mary Barry as a luncheon guest at the Broad Bay Country Club in Virginia Beach for a "mini Class reunion."

Regular Membership: 48% Life Membership: 36%

Pres; CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas; RADM D.G. Baer, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y; CAPT Frank N. Shamer, USN (Ret) 7112 Lewison Drive, San Diego, CA 92120-1248 1 start out reporting that Hank Burfeind did not move. Tiny Huelsenbeck corrected me as soon as he received the November Shipmate. Mary Barry chimed in too after she tried the phone number.

If you heard that John Byrne '39 was moving, forget it for now. He did a reconnaissance of the San Antonio, TX, setup and put off the move.

Mary Barry, Jack Roulestone '46, and Patty Roulstone Jack Slaughter writes: The Washington Group had its first meeting after three months recess during the summer. Present were; Morgan Baldwin, Bill Mack, Charlie Mlnter, Jack Slaughter, and Chuck Stein. A number of the ladies have been coming with their husbands to the Army/Navy Country Club, but dining separately. On this occasion, as only Elsie Mack and Mary Minter had made the trip (whether we felt very compassionate, or we wanted to liven up our meeting was

immaterial) we asked them to join. After some brief reports of our varied summer activities. Bill, noting that our size was dwindling, made a motion to include our ladies at all meetings. The motion was seconded and, without a dissenting vote, approved.

Jack advised that the Alumni Association had invited all Class presidents or a representative from the Class to their annual meeting. After discussing the merits of attending, Charlie volunteered to cover. Two other letters from the Association were reviewed. One urged the Classes to give larger financial support to projects at the Academy. The group's consensus was that the individuals in our Class were making contributions to the Association as they could afford, and that our age, we should not, as a Class, undertake additional projects. The second item was a request that all Class and Chapter presidents make nominations for the 1999 Distinguished Graduate Award. The nominee need not be limited to our Class. We did not make a nomination. Both these matters will be covered in more detail in the annual letter.

Hope you and the West Coast Group are perking along just fine. Bess and I left the day after the meeting for the "mountains" of North Carolina, where we met Margrit and Cliff Messenheimer.

Mary Barry reports of a Norfolk area gathering on 22 October at Lynn Haven Fish House. Present were: Mary Barry, Speed Curie, Betty Kelly, Guy Narter, Cynthia Pridmore, Zeke Soucek, Marian Schneider, Lib and P.K. Taylor, and Eleanor Wheeler. All except Lib, our photographer, appear in the pictures. Patty Roulestone begged off with a vims attack.

Mary reports that Patty may need a knee operation.

1 to r: Betty Kelly, Speed Currie, and Guy Narter

1 to r: Speed Currie, Marian Schneider, Cynthia Pridmore and Zeke Soucek

1 to r: Cynthia Pridmore, Zeke Soucek, Eleanore Wheeler and Mary Barry Shipmate, January-February 1999

1 to r: PK. Taylor, Betty Kelly and Speed Currie

Schnitzel Schneider has been transferred to the Seaside Medical Center that serves Mary Barry's present residence. After 32 days in a coma from his fall, resulting in a sub-dural hematoma. Schnitzel is gaining consciousness and is slowly regaining capabtiities. Speech is difficult, an eyeUd droops, and use of limbs is still very limited. Marian is hving in their Virginia Beach condo. Telephone: 757-363-1814.

Marian is working to get him transferred to the Washington, D . C . area (the Arleigh Burke Pavilion, according to Charlie Minter.) Schiutzel is receiving heavy therapy, seeking maximum recovery of capabUities.

CharUe Minter's letter is quoted here in part. The omitted portion repeats much of Mary Barry's report on Sclmitzel.

Enclosed herewith is the promised article from our Annapolis paper about our esteemed Classmate, BiU Mack, who has fiirther distinguished himself in recent years as the author of a series of novels with historically acciu-ate backgrounds, initially World War n. and more recentiy, the Revolutionary War. His study has an extensive collection of historical material, which he draws on for accuracy in his writing.

Although few successful writers begin their careers in their late seventies and early eighties. BUI is an exception. He became an instant success with hisfirstnovel. South to Java, which he co-authored with his son.

Bill. It was selected as number one by the Book of the Month Club. This was followed by a series of first-rate novels: all of which have enjoyed flattering reviews. He is currendy completing another novel, sponsored by the Naval Institute Press, to be published next year.

BiU and Elsie rotate fairly frequendy be" tween AnnapoUs and their beach house in Nags Head. They manage to be here for the home footbaU games. He and I manage to get in a roimd or two of golf whUe he is here, usually with retired Chief Charlie Reddick, who ran the Superintendent's Quarters for thirty years, including my tour and BUl's. It is painful to report that, at age 86, CharUe has to give Bill and me a humiUating number of strokes to keep us in the game. He recently shot his age, to further distance himself from us.

The newspaper article that came with CharUe's letter told of a "Meet the Authors" event in the Conversation Room of St. John's College on 15 November, wherein Bill and two other successful authors speak about their books and their Uterary methods.

I note that the 15 November meeting occurs on the same day as I am composing this submission. The deadline in Annapolis is 1 December. Submitting from the West Coast demands this sort of lead time. In reference to Bill's success with his writing, I remember a reviewer's comment that BiU can write about hfe in the naval service without using offensive language.

Frank Worth sent in a picture from his 1997 visit to the Eureka, CA, area of a reconstmcted Yaqui village exhibit. The building shown is the "dance pit."

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Frank Worth by the "dance pit"

Our San Diego '37 Lunch Bunch gathered on 10 November at the Blue Crab restaurant, adjacent to the Reet Training Center. Good seafood, though I don't remember seeing a blue crab on the menu.

Present were: Ed Arentzen, Ginny and Claude Bailey, Bebo Carroll, Mel Cooper, Lois and Bob Erly (hosts), Tex Lander, Margie and Walt Phaler, Eloise and Gene Rankin, Frank Shamer, Russ Wallace, Jack Whistler, and Vic Wildt.

We were sort of short on ladies for this one, only four out of sixteen present. As the Washington Group has discovered, every lady present helps.

Ellie and Vic Wildt at the September Imich

1 to r: Tex Lauder. Margie and Walt Phaler with Vic Wildt

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Claude Bailey '34, Tex Lauder, Vic Wildt and Jeanne Gardes

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details can be found in "On the Horizon."

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1 to r: Eloise and Gene Rankin with Russ Wallace Johnny Pond phoned last night that Boyd Clapham's health has taken a turn for the worse. He also reported that their La Quinta residence is up for sale. Natalie's health dictates this move.

I note that Charlie Minter volunteered to cover for the Class at Alumni meetings.

What a jewel he is!

KEEP REVVIN' WITH '37!

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Regular Membership: 37% Life Membership: 45%

Pres; RADM M. H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret) Chairman, Wash. Area; CAPT J.M.McDoweU, USN (Ret.) h; 703-751-6144 Sec'y; CAPT D.K. Ela, USN (Ret) 3260 N. 12th St., #3329, Grand Junction, CO 81506 h; 970-256-7174; e; dkela@gj.net

San Diego 60th: Wendy and Jean Suydam, Becky and Charlie Akers

Presidents Corner Late Survey Returns By the time you read this, the 1 Febmary deadline for return of the 62-i- reunion survey to Deke will have passed. We hereby give you (few) dawdlers a reprieve. Mail it today!

7999 Leaders Forum The 15th edition of the Class of 1938 Leaders Fomm at the Academy, the first for the new Supe Vice Admiral John Ryan '67, is history. It was marked by a distinguished panel of Flag and General Officers, led by the CNO Admiral Jay Johnson, addressing the timely topic of "Maintaining a Higher Standard: The Additional Responsibilities of Leadership." For the first time. Cadets from the Maritime Academy were present.

As in previous years, the speakers glowingly recognized the foresight of 1938 in establishing the fund for the support of the Fomm. This year, too, the Professional Development Department has a new leader.

Captain Lee J. Geanuleas '77, relieved Captain Bill Mason. We plan to continue our close relationship with the Captain and his staff.

Class Comer As always, we have some sad and good news. The service for Sheldon St. John held on 13 October in St. Andrews Chapel at the Academy was well attended by Margie, family, many friends and the following Classmates from the Washington and Annapolis area. Carter, Giffen's, Gugliotta, Jones, McNitt, Rindskopf and McDowell with Betty Luby. Our Classmate

San Diego 60th: Dolores and Randy Kippel, Margie and Lee Rogers, Kitty and El Ogle Shipmate, January-February 1999

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San Diego 60th: Zimansld, Foley, Ratliff, Dimmick joins the growing number at the Columbarium with its striking and peaceful view of the Yard. Yutch Harlan passed away on the 26th and was buried at Arlington on 3 November. Martha reported that his pleasure in visiting at their lake and farm near Auburn, AL, belied his letter writing activism. And just in, we received note of Mike lyng's passing on 10 October of a stroke in Los Altos, CA. His ashes will be rettuned to the sea and memorials should be addressed to one's favorite charity. Dotty plans to remain in Los Altos. We have noted Enoch Chase's passing. Five of the Washington group attended his funeral with full nuUtary honors at ArUngton. Memorial donations should be addressed to the USN Memorial Foundation, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, DC. Schelling has called with belated news of the death of Fred Haddock's widow, Janet, on 10 May. She was buried with Fred at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver. Memorials in her name should go to the American Cancer Society.

Ed Westbrook's widow, Marjorie, writes that his last war patrol command. COD, is now a museum in Cleveland, OH. She has been in commuiucation with the Curator and her two sons were so impressed with the preservation there that they added all of his memorabiha to the exhibit. Marjorie's thoughtfulness leads us to again remind Classmates that their war notes, records, or memorabiha are of historical value which shouldn't be lost and would be gladly received at any number of sites, e.g. the submarine museum above and at Pearl Harbor, USNA Museum or Nimitz Libraray archives, the museum at the Gun Factory, Smithsonian, or the Navy Memorial in DC. Larry Pierce reports by email, pierceow@earthlink.net, that Dave Harris played host for the area bi-monthly lunch The Robert Means

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with spouses (our ladies do make the meal merrier) and aU with bon appetites at McGee's in BurUngame. Marilyn Bowers, Sally and Jim Douglas, Ginny and Dave Harris, Bev and Charley Hart, Lorette and George Neel, Lowel Jett, LeClaire and John Saxten, Nate Sonenshine, Beverly and Bud Wolfe were in attendance. The latter offered to host the Army/Navy game party on 5 December at their home, and their generosity stmck a imarumous note.

Mike and Joe report on October's Class lunch that included Mike, Joe, Arthur, Beshany, Carter, Ed and Homer Conrad, Dwyer, Jones and Robinson. Neither reported wave making resolutions nor ripples. Mmnps and measles were not among the health problems. Betty Luby recorded Homecoming, 17 October, with the snapshots below. Long distance travelers, Emi Lou and the Glennon's, came from Alabama and Virginia Beach, and the tailgate parking space was provided by the gracious invitation of the 25th Company whose stalwarts raised oiu' 60th banner for the occasion.

Swede Olsen reports a San Diego lunch on 3 November with Buaas, Finn, Foley, Foster, Henry, Ready, and Zimansky where they unhappily tried to interpret the unanticipated election retmns. Also discussed were the 147 local choices for retirement h'ving. Swede did not comment whether the latter subject was discussed as a result of the former. Pat drives about "60 loyal Classmate miles" in the round trip to ferry the Coronado crew for the lunch. We observe that the Class lunch comradeship mechanism depends on oiu" faiUng capacity to drive; what do? Intemet, ceUular, video phone, Viagra?

Y2K, January 1, 2000: Rett TMckey has from the Intemet a considerable stack of dire predictions on the chaos, if not the downfall of the nation, and in good conscience and concem shared some with us. Perhaps others are of the same persuasion and in a fact of history, millennium dates, if not the century dates as well, have ever been the object of doom's day predictions. Here we are then with the first

colunm of 1999, our last year? Or maybe not. There wiU be some gUtches, but we're sure nothing catastrophic. Just a wee bit worried, we have personally (and you can too) called our local and big bank affiliates and been assured their computers and software have been fixed and test operations in process. Also widely reported is testing done by the financial coimnuiiity in New York. So our checks wiU clear, insurance, mortgages and stock trading wUI bridge the event. We checked our utUity for the electric generation grid in Colorado and adjacent areas to find it has been proof tested. We have conducted a seminar for small businesses in our city on how to proof their accounting software, verify their suppliers, and how to use a pencil if the printed dates are wrong. The DoD is apparentiy a laggard according to some press reports, so a pension check coidd be delayed. Social Security is farthest ahead of govemment departments. IRS, oiu" fingers crossed, wUl crash and taxes be obUterated.

Not more than one or 2% of appUances have date embedded chips. For example, a very few elevators may stop at the first floor with door open waiting for a date sensitive inspection. Credit card expiration dates and retail counter card readers have largely been fixed or replaced. We know that communication systems are backed up by batteries so 911, poUce, fire and other telephone services will keep going, and going, and going... Unfortimately, our chance to wipe out civihzation and redo it right, a la Noah, won't happen. P.S. If you're plarming a trip to Europe, beware of their double whammy, Y2K and Euro doUar conversion. Two cash registers in a store; want your change in Euros, or francs or lira? Dual vending machines for Coke or conmiuter tickets, etc. until 2001!

Salutes Boykin and McNitt do it again! On 2-3 October Bill won gold medals in the Maryland Senior Olympics, free style 50,100 and 200-yard events, and 50 yard back stroke. Bob took the 1500 meter racewalking title and both are qualified then to compete in the National Senior Olympics this year in Orlando.

RSRH (Reefed Sail Retirement Home) NOTES: Why worry about ingesting an organo-amino-oxi-nitrate somethingorother when the chances of being stmck by lighming are similar if not much higher, or ten times higher still, tiie chance of drowning in our bath mb, are ten times still higher, a driving accident or getting murdered? Our cosmic ray exposure up here in tiie Rockies increases our cancer risk over die coasts by one in a million. Our bulletin board reminds us if we see an asteroid coming, get under tiie table or in a doorway. Therefore, our New Year resolution: Keep moving foUcs because it's harder for the vultures to land.

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Larry and Lyn Pierce (photo ommitted from Nov 98 issue)

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Pres; CAPT Paul Loustaunau, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT WUIiam J. Ruhe, USN (Ret) 1310 MacBeth Avenue, McLean, VA 22102 e; VGH39@webtv.net '39 had a great tumout at the Tailgate luncheon before the Homecoming game against Colgate. It was held alongside the blue and gold banner rigged by Stan Hindman to mark the '39 congregating spot, which has been the same place for many years, just inside the west gate into the parking lot.

On hand were Ronnie and Paul Loustaunau, Penny and Stan Hindman, Toni and Bob Green, Elinor and Paul Adams, Willy Stiles and his friend, Anne; Connie and Fred Kittler, Mae and Jim Coleman, with their grandson, Blaine; Doc Abbot, Margalee and Bing Gillette, Peg and Jim Glennon, Carol and Bill Ruhe, Vi and H.P. Adams. Marie and Butch Coulter were absent, as they were attending a flower show in Boston. Marie is a top gum in the Maryland Garden Club organization.

Doc Abbott said, "These days, I give myself three brownie-points for just getting up in the morning." He added that he was at the Academy to join the Board of Tmstees for the USNA Alumni Association. Later he said, "I'll be back in November to sit in on a meeting with the Tmstees and will be at the Washington '39 luncheon in November at Fort Myer." (Then he'll tell us how well we "old grads" are being considered in the Tmstees' deliberations.) Doc also noted that he was on America Online, with his computer, and would keep me updated on emails pertinent to our Class of '39 and the

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computer names of all '39ers who are online that check in with him.

Elmo Waring writes: The picture of "Kit" Kittler and me, in front of Fred Taeusch's glass-enclosed ship model, was taken when Barbara and 1 visited Kit's home in Ware Neck, VA, this summer. At that time, Fred was working on his final ship model very laboriously, having suffered a stroke, which made his hands less than nimble. Fred and Kit were close friends from the early '30s, when Kit joined Fred on Navy's rowing team. For them, it was onward to the 1936 Olympics, where Navy's eight-man crew won!

Barbara and I left Little Whale Cove in Depoe Bay, OR, on 15 June, driving our '90 Chrysler LeBaron, with rebuilt engine, bound for a Waring family reunion in New London, NH. En route, we stopped in Minneapolis to visit our granddaughter, who has produced our seven great-grandchildren, six boys and a girl.

We saw Pete Shumway's widow, Adele, and her companion, George Guy. We feel this is a good arrangement, since our good friend, Pete, departed this mortal coil.

Tomorrow, we drive over to Coronado for a VS-25 reunion, a follow-up to our Pensacola visit, where a model of WASP was presented to the Air Museum. I'd flown SBDs in VS-21, when she was sunk by a Japanese submarine off Guadalcanal, during the War. Usually, I attend the sinking of GAMBIER BAY reunion every other year.

She was sunk in Leyte Gulf in October 1944, on the second anniversary of my marriage. Two days in the water messing around with sharks makes for pleasant memories. We're looking forward to '39's Sixtieth, and that should possibly be the last reunion for some time.

Elmo Waring and Kit Kittler in Wareneck, VA, August 1998; ship model by Fred Taeusch Herb Kriloff writes from Melboume, Australia: Just touching base to see if you're still warm between the shoulder blades. Each ANZAC day, (remember how Monsieur Olivet tried to derive the word "anzac" and failed the course at the Boy's School?) there's a parade of all foreign servicemen, including Yanks, Italians, Serbs, et al. My daughter joined me in the pouring rain this year.

The American Contingent at the ANZAC parade, Alix Bradfield and her father. Herb Kriloff Also, I'm considering running for political office (mayor, prime minister... something like that) and intend to give a big play to this photo with me with my buddy. Bill Clinton (he's a Madame Tussaud wax reproduction, sorry!) in my political campaign. (Television won't know the difference.)

Herb Kriloff and Uncle Bill in Melboume at an Australian Consul General party on 4 July 1998 For '39's Sixtieth, how about having a Last Gasp Tennis Tournament. I recall that Al Furlong, Elmo Waring and a few others play a little.

I'm off to Fiji in October for a week at a resort and then a four-day cruise on MYSTIQUE PRINCESS around the Fijian Islands.

Today, some months after Herb's letter, I received a postcard from him saying, "I've been invited by several Fijians to dinner.

We're guests of honor, and the pot is starting to boil. Advise." And then, in a virtually unreadable, very shaky signature, the card is signed, "Lord and Lady Kriloff."

An article in The Capital of Annapolis on "Meditation in Gardens" shows Jerry Norton in a hammock being pushed by his wife, Mary Kent. Their garden overlooks Weems Creek, (sound familiar?). Both are members of the Healing Arts Alliance, which uses gardens for classes. There, the students can have "body, mind and spirit renewal," according to Mary Kent.

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details can be found in "On the Horizon."

Jerry Norton and Mary Kent At the Boys and Girls Club of Newport County's "end of summer party," black ties and costumes were in order. After the party was finished, an evening dinner dance was held with VADM Thomas Weschler and his wife, Katrina, acting as the masters of ceremony. They were dressed as the King and Queen of the make-believe land of Gallivant (the land of Euphoria).

The monarchs of "Gallivant" When the party concluded, the Weschlers said they were off to Galivant, to Galavant.

(Get it?)

Fred Clarke reports on San Diego's '39 luncheon: At the luncheon were Bemis, Barker, Paine, Clarke, Fischer, Mathews, Brent, Barnes, Walker and Dolan. John Dolan had just remmed from a trip to Russia. He said, "The people seemed relatively happy, store shelves looked satisfactory, but my sharpest memory was of the innumerable stairs that my group had to climb!" A '39er's nightmare!

Al Robertshaw sent his new address; 1224 Village Creek Lane Apt. C4, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-3159.

At the October Washington ' 39 luncheon, with wives, there were 51 in attendance.

Lois and Pres Shamer came the greatest distance, from Moorestown, NJ. Carolyn Anderson made all arrangements for the luncheon and made them extremely well.

This caused our MC, Danny Weitzenfeld, to announce, "Wake up, wake up. We can

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thank Carolyn Anderson for the good meal served." This caused desultory clapping, at which Danny said, "Wake up, wake up. We can thank Carolyn for the menu." This jigging of the audience produced much loud clapping and foot stomping. Carolyn merely beamed in appreciation for the applause. Helen Tenanty, who was sitting at our table, said that her son. Jack, had been inducted into Georgia Tech's Engineering Hall of Fame. Paul Loustaunau said that he would put out three more letters to the Class regarding our Sixtieth Reunion. The next will be in March 1999. Danny noted that this year's Army/Navy game will be on 6 December and to, "Write this down on the back of your wrists." As entertainment, Pres Shamer and others told stories from their past. Pres told about Al Toulon and Butch Coulter emptying Dizzy Dean's room of all its furniture, and then he told about a group of future '39ers going to Poole's Columbian Prep School where their fun was derived from playing Peeping Tom to the girl's dormitory across the street. Old man Poole, on discovering this addiction of his students to peer at half-clad girls demanded that, "This peeking must stop...but, of course, the girls might pull down the shades." Ernie Schwab told of meeting the multi-millionaire steelman, Schwab, who said, "With a name like yours, you should make a million easily." When Ernie told this encounter to his friends, Ernie said they all got friendlier. Then, Ernie told about meeting John D. Rockefeller, who gave him a dime.

At the October '39 Executive Committee meeting, Danny started the session by noting that, "The busiest time of my day is when I sit beside my window, watching for the mailman to arrive with his load of 30 catalogs and 26 requests for charitable donations. It's the sorting of the 26 requests for money that's the toughest job I've got these days." Jim Coleman remembered how, in the dim days of the past, two weeks before the Army/Navy football game, a mob of West Pointers stole into the 2nd Batt inner court at night and stole Navy's mascot, "Bill," the goat. It was then revealed that some of the 2nd Batt guys donned sequestered West Point costumes and helped the West Pointers get the stinking goat out of the Batt, thus removing the unpleasant odor from their rooms in Bancroft Hall.

Then, when the conversation reverted to the usual Rickover discussion, Paul Adams noted that when ADM Hyman Rickover '22 had been highly critical of the WAVES uniform, the head of the WAVES had responded, "Admiral, I don't know anything about submarines...either."

Trina and Tom Weschler sent me a Christmas letter for 1998; a bit too soon to be receiving Christmas greetings (mid-October). But they explain this by writing; With a new address (but same phone number) we thought it best to be the early bird; Weschler, 111 Harrison Avenue D2, Newport, RI 02840. By now, we're quite used to our condo/apartment and instead of noting sunrises each day, we look out at a portion of Newport Harbor and enjoy lots of boat activity and sunsets. As I write, we are packing our bags to take off for Rome, followed by a cruise through the Greek islands. With the post office threatening to

stop forwarding our mail after 15 October, we had to get this letter out early. Enjoy your Halloween candy as you read this!

At the Executive Committee meeting in November, President Paul Loustaunau noted that he'd reserved 80 rooms at the Wyndham Gardens Hotel for the 60th Homecoming Reunion, at $169 a night, which has a cancellation clause of 30 days, or lose your deposit. Jim Coleman has made these plans for the 60th: bussing widows from the Army/Navy Country Club and crab cakes for the Sunday bmnch (because it will be in Crabtown). You must have a football game ticket to go to the pavilion tailgate luncheon; all money for the activities must be sent to Stan Claypoole by 21 September 1999. There'll be a Class picture at 8:30 on 23 October.

Danny Weitzenfeld emphasized that we should "go first class" for this occasion, and we'll all be 80 years old plus, so we need a leisurely pace for the activities. And, since we've never had a memorial service for our departed '39ers, we'll schedule one in St. Andrew's Chapel, which is next to the crypt of John Paul Jones, with John Gore, Bill Stiles and Ralph Benitez making the arrangements.

A letter from Harry Euler of Portland, OR, asks for Danny Howland's address.

(Harry, he's in your backyard in Medford, OR.) Doc Abbot (docabbot@aol.com) asked me to update his computer list of twelve '39ers online on Doc's website. Herewith the additions: Fred Bush (bushf@phelps.com); Fred Clark (110117.2522@compuserve.com); Charley Dancy (candsd@email.msn.com); Danny Howland (dhowland@rvm.org); Al Robertshaw (bobshaw@cchat.com); George Roberts (drgrobe@flash.net); Pres Shamer (pshamer@ix.net-com). Doc also said: I spent all day Tuesday at Orange Beach checking on how badly my buildings were hurt by hurricane Georges. Our new condo leaked nary a drop. The SEA CABIN was unscathed, and the boathouse is intact; but the pier is another matter. It was all raised up and will cost a bit to get it back down to its original level.

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April. Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade. Further details can be found in "On the Horizon."

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Pres; CAPT William M. Carpenter, USN (Ret.) 1119 Aquia Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Sec'y; CAPT Jacob V. Heimark, USN (Ret) 410 Old Gulph Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Corr. Sec'y; CAPT Edward C. Sledge, USN (Ret) 932 Shedand Court, McLean, VA 22102 What better way to start off 1999 titan to tell about how our former Class president and distinguished Classmate, MG John Freund, while on duty in Washington in the 1970s, saw an opportunity for the Class of '40 to make a difference.

At that time, almost every day he found himself attending another funeral at Arlington National Cemetery's old Ft. Myer chapel. Soon, he concluded that something should be done about the starkness of the plain frosted glass windows in the chapel.

He felt they contributed neither religious feeling, nor much comfort, to the people who attended the many funeral services conducted there each day.

So, Fritz decided to do something about it. Remembering the beauty and significance of the Class of '40 window at the Naval Academy Chapel, he went to work to sell the idea of a '40 sponsored window at what is probably the busiest military chapel in the world. In this effort, he was joined by MG Roland M. Glaszer '40 USMA, who wanted his class to also sponsor a window.

Fritz persisted until he had permission to replace chapel windows and had raised the needed funds from the '40 family. Then these two '40 class presidents had the windows installed.

The rest is history. Now all six windows have been redone. Each window has a sponsor. Being first, Fritz chose to do the nuddle window on the right side. It exemplifies Fritz' vision and persistence that made this happen. Here we see just another of many reasons why the '40 family is so proud of you, Fritz.

Fritz Freund While celebrating their 58th year since graduation, the West Point Class of 1940 invited their '40 USNA counterparts to join them at their planned luncheon at Ft. Myer on 9 October. It was a good crowd, with about 80 West Pointers and wives and 31 from our Class. Among those attending

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were: Art Berndtson, Betty Bowell, Betty and Julian Burke, Mary and Bill Carpenter, Elouise and John Chase, Phil Eckert, Fritz Freund, Jo Gray, Chris and Mike Hanley, Joan Healey, Dick Heath, Loretta Hechler, Julianne and Ted Hill, Bill Lamb, Helen Longino, Charlotte and Fat Patterson, BUI Scott, Betty and Harv Seim, Mary and Ed Sledge, Harry Stirling, Penny and Hugh Vickery, and Dee Winters. The following pictures were taken there.

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Joan Healey, Bill Carpenter and Dee Winters

Elouise and John Chase and Loretta Hechler Before the lunch, a memorial service was held at the nearby Fort Myer chapel, where Fritz recounted the story about how the '40 chapel window came into being. At this service, Dick Heath delivered the opening prayer and class presidents Bill Carpenter and COL Kermit Dyke, USMA '40, provided words of appreciation as well. It was a moving ceremony.

There are still a few of the "young" members of '40 who still have their 80th birthday to celebrate. Ted HiU had his in late November. Here is a picture of the "birthday boy." Congratulations Ted, from your many friends, and our very best wishes for many more.

Are you a member of the Robert Means Thompson Society? Please call Jennifer John at the Naval Academy Planned Giving Office to discuss membership (410-293-1939.)

Ted Hill and daughter Leslie Hagen This month's feature story is about a highly talented Classmate named J.P. Morray. Over the years since graduation, we have seen little of him. When you read this account of what he has done during the nearly 60 years since graduation, it becomes clear why he has not had much time to be involved with '40. Perhaps he will have his ninth book done in time to come to our 60th Reunion in June 2000 and do a book signing. We all hope so. Here, in his words, is what J.P. sent me. It shows what a truly professional writer this distinguished Classmate is.

I had four years of active duty during WWII, some in South America (where I leamed Spanish), some aboard a carrier in the Pacific. In the spring of 1945, while my ship (the COWPENS) was at Mare Island for overhaul, an alumna of the University of Chicago, Marjorie Kuh, and I were married in Yosemite National Park during my ten days of leave. Happily, it was given to this couple to grow old together.

After the war, with the help of the Gl Bill and a working wife, I got a law degree at Harvard (where I spent an additional year as a Teaching Fellow), read Great Books at St. John's College (two years), and studied Intemational Law at the University of Paris (one year). I finally went to work as a lawyer in San Francisco (the McCutcheon firm) at about the time the Korean War was beginning. The Navy invited me to return to active duty as an Assistant Naval Attache in Spain, where we were beginning a rapprochement with General Franco against the possibility of a new war in Europe. This assignment, which lasted three years, was very enjoyable and interesting. We stayed on in Spain with our two youngsters for another two years while I wrote my first book. Pride of State. One of my proudest moments came when Beacon Press of Boston accepted it for publication.

I knew then I wanted nothing so much as to continue to study and write. Marjorie shared a spirit of adventure, so while 1 have been writing seven more books, we have lived and worked in Berkeley, Cuba, Chile, Mexico, Algeria, France, and finally, Corvallis, OR. After numerous years teaching law and sociology (at University of Califomia, University of Havana, University of Chile), 1 practiced law in CorvaUis for ten years while Marjorie worked at her

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specialty, teaching EngUsh as a second language at Oregon State University.

I think From Yalta to Disarmament: Cold War Debate (Greenwood Publishing Company, 1961), my second book, has been the one most noted. It was written when I thought the risk of thermo-nuclear war was very high and I wanted to do everything I could to prevent it from happening. I was also captivated by the Cubans' struggle to become independent of U.S. domination and develop their economy with an emphasis on real equality for all. This led to my third book, entided The Second Revolution in Cuba (Monthly Review Press. 1963), very favorable in its treatment of the movement led by Fidel Castro. That assessment is stUl valid, in my opinion, but it did make me something of an outcast in American academic circles. The books on Panama and Algeria were rather quick examinations of their stmggles to advance into higher stages of development against their colonial heritages.

The election of the SociaUst, Mitterrand, as President of France came just as I was ready to wind up my law practice and Marjorie was ready to retire from OSU, so we rented out our house and took up residence in France, first in Paris, then near Aix-en-Provence. From this research came my latest book. Grand Disillusion: Francois Mitterrand and the French Left (Greenwood/Praeger, 1997).

We are now back in CorvaUis. trying to keep from losing our fluency (relative) in Spanish and French by watching daily news broadcasts in the two languages. I am working on a book about the U.S. poUtical scene and hope to finish it in 1999 if it doesn't finish me first.

Best regards to all of '40. It was a great Class.

Thanks, J.P. for your most interesting account which will be enjoyed by all.

Phoggy Newcomb came up with what looks hke a good way to dehver timesensitive news to the Class. It was triggered by his not hearing of Penny (William) Bryan's death until he read it in Shipmate, a couple months after the happening. His idea is that I pass such news to '40 Classmates who are on email. Then, using the page caller approach, pass this news on to each person on an assigned list, preferably by phone, or as backup, by postcard or note.

Here is one way each of you on email can make a very worthwhile contribution to '40 by reaching out to Classmates and widows who do not use email.

Marguerite and Ted Rodgers are back in Florida where he keeps busy on his computer. He also reports that Castine Capers mn from 27 June to 8 July this year.

Now is a good time to start making your plans to be with us this summer.

Here is a good picture of the Bundys and the Hardys looking happy as they enjoy life. Readers, please send me more pictures like this one.

Cissi and CUff Bundy. Jean and John Hardy 60th Reunion John Chase, Chairman, reports your connmittee has been down to Annapolis for initial checks with the Academy and the hotel. All looks OK. We are all looking forward to a great Reunion set for 18-21 June 2000 in Annapolis, to be followed a couple weeks in Castine.

The '40 Lucky Bag offered in the October issue, has found a happy home with Jane Keister and her three sons. She and Bud had lost his along with the possessions they had stored in a Navy warehouse in the Norfolk area while Bud was at sea many years ago. Thanks to the kindly suppUer. The Sledge Hip Serial After six months of taking daily doses of 1500 mg of glucosamine as the book Arthritis Cure recommended, Ed felt that improvement had leveled off. An article in the Nov-Dec '98 Saturday Evening Post, "Glucosanune for Osteoarthritis" reports an interview with Dr Dale Guyer, M.D., who recommends that patients who don't respond to lower levels of glucosamine, increase their daily dosage to 4,000 or 6,000 mg. Over the past month, Ed has gradually increased his intake to 3,000 mg and now feels improvement has returned.

How nice it is to have received warm greetings to '40 along with a cheery news report from Haywood "Moe" Smith of Raleigh, NC. In October, Moe and "Mike" MaUoy took an inland waterway cmise.

When they got to Savannah, Helen and BUI Lattimore joined them for lunch. These COLORADO shipmates had a great time swapping stories of long, long ago ensign days. From this picmre of them, it is obvious they all had a great time together.

Mike Malloy, Helen and BiU Lauinioic. and Moe Smith

On a trip to North CaroUna, Bett> and 1 spent a long weekend with David L. G. King. Each day, we would go visit Helen, who is now in her second year in an Alzheimer care center. Helen appears to have adjusted well to the care she receives.

In fact, she seemed to know us better than was the case last year. Dave has a new dog named Callie, who always goes with Dave to visit Helen. Being with Calhe gives her great pleasure. She also enjoys going to a yogurt drive-in for a dish of her choice.

Dave is a busy man, what with daily visits to see Helen, miming his home, training and walking his young dog, plus trying to get in some golf each week. Life, essentially alone, makes seeing or hearing from friends a treat for him. So, do take a few minutes to call or drop him a note. It wUl be much appreciated. Here is a new picture of Dave.

Dave King D'Arcy and Ned Bent hosted us for lunch, which gave us time for lots of catchup talk. Ned's speech is good, but his ability to walk well still has a way to go.

While they would love to come to Castine, with all its up and down steps, u would be hard for him to manage it. On tiie following page is a picture from that visit. It was so nice to receive news from Bonnie Vaughn.

She is keeping active and busy, still working and enjoying travel from time to time. It is not surprising when she writes that witiiout Hank Vaughn, life is not so much fun. It has now been six years since we bade farewell to tiiat stalwart crewman.

She keeps contact witii Hank's son, CAPT Michael W. Vaughn, USNR, (Ret.), who lives in Mission Viejo, CA.

Are you a member of the Robert Adeans Thompson Societyl Please call Jennifer John at the Naval Academy Planned Giving Office to discuss membership (410-293-1939).

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have limited their traveling this year following Elise's three-week hospitalization. In addition to a short trip to Alexandria, they rode a clipper ship out of Baltimore for their middle son's wedding.

The cruise went down the Patapsco River to near the bay and then returned. All had a grand time. Joe Taussig recentiy had a cataract operation and is delighted with the results: Ned and D'Arcy Bent Helyn Utley reports that she and Bea Gray had a beautiful visit with Annette, David Marks' widow, on her 75th birthday.

The good news is that Annette's bout with cancer is now in remission. From your '40 family our prayers are with you Annette, that it stays that way. Thanks to Helyn for keeping in touch. And for all who enjoyed friendship with Dave and Annette, do keep in touch with her.

The USNA Foundation reports that the first winner of the Early Winters Memorial Scholarship is MIDN John K. Standon '02 of Los Alamitos. If Ned Garrett would check in with John's family for news, and BUI Lamb would stop by to see how he is doing, maybe even get a picttu-e with you, and then each of you give Ed or me a good update, we can inform everyone how this first beneficiary of Early's Memorial is doing.

A report has been received that Ed Hayes' knee operation was a success, with pain receding. That email news crossed the country twice - from Ed to Art Varnum to me. Let's have more of this long distance conmiuiucation.

Only '40 is 4.0. Jake.

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Chmn & Sec'y: CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 5610 Wisconsin Avenue, Apt # 1409 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4439 h: 301-215-7532 e; Vdelano@aol.com An email from Charlie Styer says that he and Katie made a cmise to Greece and Turkey last fall and by now should have their body clocks back in sync. In September, they attended the funeral service for Frank Edwards' wife, Clono, in Ponte Vedra Beach, at which Duke Windsor's son. Rev. Robert G. Windsor, officiated.

While there, Charlie met a delightful 87year old lady who claimed that she was Frank Edwards' and RoUo Rieve's teacher in Washington, DC, years ago, and that both were "exemplary" students. Katie and Charlie still enjoy life at Fleet Landing, and Charlie keeps other Fleet Landing people informed by editing the local monthly bumwad. The Class received a gracious letter from Bob Celustka's daughter, Linda, thanking us for the contribution that the Class made to the Grossmont Hospice in Bob's memory. Elise and Del Deller

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I haven't used glasses all day, and have been to the Chapel, lunch at Loew's, and read the dumb Annapolis Crab Wrapper.

My left eye is probably around 20/15 and the left is probably only 18/20...but the whole thing is amazing.

Greta and Jack Conger had an interesting summer and here is Jack's account: On the first of June, we sold our home in Norfolk and moved into Westminster Canterbury in Virginia Beach. We have a lovely apartment on the 11th floor, looking over Chesapeake Bay. We can see the bay all the way from Fort Story on the East to the Amphibious Base on the West, and the Eastem Shore to the North.

In February, we flew to Berlin, Germany, for a week's visit with Greta's nephew and his family. For February, the weather was very mild, about the same as in Norfolk.

Beriin has changed a lot since we were there a few years back. One big change was the destruction of the middle of the city for the building of the new capital of Germany in Berlin.

On 25 August, we flew to Istanbul, Tur-

of about 600 BC. Seeing the Terrace of the Lions and the Temple of Apollo, was the highlight of the cruise. Mykonos was another island straight off tourism posters, beautiful water, sandy beaches, winding streets, tiny chapels and domed churches.

From the Greek islands, we sailed to Piraeus, Athens' port where we disembarked from MARCO POLO. While in Athens, we climbed up the Acropolis to spend a littie time viewing the Parthenon. 1 had a rough time climbing because of my knee replacement back in 1997, but with a rest every few minutes, we reached the top.

Some people have great vacations, don't they? Thanks for telling us about yours, Jack.

Archie Kelley got a nice, front-page write-up in the Coronado Eagle-Journal. In addition to his early Navy life, including being sunk aboard WEST VIRGINIA at Pearl Harbor, the article covered Archie's important role in the development of the nuclear Navy under ADM Hyman Rickover '22, especially the sodiumcooled, SEAWOLF, and his later assignment to work on LONG BEACH, which lead to his departure from the Navy. After that, Archie subsequently went to work on the nuclearpowered merchant ship. SAVANNAH. Last fall, I made a trip to Califomia to visit June and Cliff Lenz, which produced a picture of Cliff and me and some pictures of others on an earlier trip.

key, where we boarded the MARCO POLO for

a Black Sea cruise. Tourism in the Ukraine is improving (so we were told), but the country is still very poor. Yalta, where Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin divided up Germany, is a very popular seaside resort.

From a distance, Odessa appeared to be an ugly industrial city, but most of the main streets were lined with lilac and acacia trees. Also, the streets were clean. Varna, Bulgaria's chief attractions, were the ruins of a Roman citadel and two Roman baths.

Bulgaria would like to attract more tourists from the West, but will have to make the country more attractive to do so. Leaving the Black Sea, we passed thorough the Bosporus Straits and the Sea of Marmara to Ephesus, where many of the ruins of about 600 BC have been restored. Leaving the coast of Turkey, we sailed to Delos for a view of more ruins of the Greek Empire

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Recently, I was asked about how our Navy swords might be put to better use than gathering dust in a trunk or attic. They may be decorative for us former users, but not necessarily so regarded by our descendants.

Perhaps some of you have noticed that at least one other Class donates its old swords to a Company at the Naval Academy. It has been suggested that we might do the same for the 2nd Company, whose wardroom we sponsor. The matter was discussed at the November meeting of the Washington group, and there was unanimous agreement that the idea had merit. One specific thought was that they might go annually to one or more Second Classmen during June week, rather than to a First Classman who might already have purchased a sword. Of course, there are many details that will have to be worked out; and if you have any thoughts in this matter, please let me know.

With deep regret, I have to tell you that Herb Weyrauch lost his wife of 56 years, Anne, after a long stmggle with cancer.

Aime was one of the first women elected to the Minneapolis City Council and was active in Republican politics in Minnesota through most of her life. In addition to Herb, Anne leaves behind a daughter, four sons, ten grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, a great-grandchild and six stepgrandchildren. The Class made a contribution to the Hospice of the Lakes in Anne's name. Herb, our sympathy and understanding go out to you and yoiu" family, in your loss.

January and Febmary sue the months for gamets and amethysts, respectively and here are our jewels for those two months: January: Huey, Sm Jones, Luehman, McDonald, McReynolds, Ed Miller, Dick Miller, Morrison, Parisian, Rogers and Weyrauch; February: Brown, Burbage, Bymside, Elliott, Lenz, Lynn, Muirhead, Palm, Parke, Ray, Rebard, Moose Smitii, Soutiiard, Thro, Tmmbull and Ray Welch.

Have a good, snowy (or sunny) winter ball for these fine fellows.

To occupy your minds and pens during these winter months, here is a bundle of changes for your rosters: Greta and Jack Conger's new address is: 3100 Shore

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Drive. Apt. 1121, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, phone 757-496-1498; Jerry Engle's email address is: ae4wz@webt\'.net. Betty and Ernie Farkas' new address is: 2510 Coach House Way #3B. Frederick, MD 21702-2612. phone 301-668-1158, e: farkas@uno.com; Sarajane and Dick Foster's summer and fall address is: Ginger Cove, 1102 River Crescent Drive, Annapohs, MD 21401. phone 410-266-0722; Rutii and George Hagerman's new address is: 3810 Atiantic Avenue. Apt. 1001, Virginia Beach. VA 23451, phone 757-491-1022.

Zeke MiUer's new phone number is: 770506-4639; Vince Moorhead and Buck Newsom have had their area codes changed from 913 to 785- Nanette and Eric PoUard have moved to: 555 W. Baristo (C-17), Palm Springs, CA 92262, phone 500-3465877, fax 760-416-0235; Maggie and "IWly SheUey's correct phone number is: 561234-2404; Harry Vincent's correct zip and area codes are 65021 and 630, respectively.

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We followed up the game as guests of Buck Catlin at his daughter, JoDee Jacob's quarters on Porter Road. She. and her husband Glen, were perfect hosts, as they were last year. Unfortunately, she is looking to a transfer next spring, hopefully to Hawaii. Most of those who gathered at the Officers and Faculty Club for dinner were able to drop by and enjoy the hospitality.

CocktaUs with the CatUns at The Jacobs: Jake Glick, Peggy Glick. Hap Day. and JT Hill

Regular Membership: 38% Life Membership: 43%

Pres; CAPT James D. SmaU, USN (Ret) S e c y ; CDR R. S. Day, USN (Ret) 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052

As anticipated, the mailbag has seen a decided increase as the year came to an end. Before we share the contents, let's take a look at the Homecoming festivities. The football game attracted a number of tailgaters and rooters, some of whom Rita Hill caught on camera.

JT Hill. Tom Smith. Buck Catlin. and Max Duncan

Tailgaters: Max Duncan, Trilby Duncan, Jim Small, and Peggy Small

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JT Hill, Martha Sims, Pappy Sims. Tom Smith. Ginnie E. Smith

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Buck Catlin. Dick King, and Peggy Small

BUI Morrow, JoDee Catlin Jacob, and Nancy Morrow

Ku.N.scU Hinchey and Jack Hinchey

Unfortunately, Bobbi Catlin no longer is into flying and had to remain in California.

Attending the dinner were. Trilby and Max Duncan, Jan Blivas and Bob Connor, Tex Winslow, Peggy and Buzz Betzel, Rufe Porter, Muff and Norm Nash, Peg and Jake Glick, Ruth Opp, Peggy and Jim Small, Edie and Frank O'Brien, Nancy and Bill Morrow, Shine Payne, Ann Beale, Rita and JT HiU, Betts and BUI Divine, Ray Wilhite, JoDee and Glen Jacob, Buck Catlin, Barbara and Dale Reed, Kieman and Jack Mitchell, Peggy and Bunky Herndon, Anne and Earl Greer, Ginnie and Tom Smith, Betty and Ace King, Pat and Art Rawson, Russell and Jack Hinchey, Maggie Liz and Bob McWethy, and Hap Day.

Dinner al the Officers & Faculty Club: JoDee and Glen Jacob

Prior to the Kent State game, Layton Allen invited our metro Classmates to join him at the Alumni tent to celebrate Frank Carter's birthday. A good time was had by all, and Frank doesn't look a year older.

Birthday boys: Layton Allen, Frank Carter, Max Duncan

Muff Nash, Hap Day, Ann Beale, Norm Nash, Jack Hinchey, Russell Hinchey, Tex Winslow and

JT Hill, whose wife, Rita, provided photo coverage of our sojourn at the Jacobs' and the Homecoming dinner, has issued his first call for all '42 golfers to mark their calendars for the 17th Annual '43 Golf Shootout at Quantico on Tuesday, 20 April 1999. He has sent a flyer containing all the details to all previous participants. If you have not played previously and desire to enter, contact JT at: 703-2213490.

Bunky Herndon has provided a directory update as of 1 December 1998. As is always the case, however, changes continue to come in too late for inclusion.

Please note that Dottie Howard's email address is: dghoward@aol.com; and, Elizabeth Rich is now living at 20480 Langley Dr., Steding, VA 20165, 703-4504393. Grace Woessner moved to Henderson, NV, in August as her 3000 sq.ft. house in Oceanside just wasn't the thing for a widow who is 5 ft 2 in. who weighs 100 lbs. She now lives in a condo in Sun City Henderson MacDonald Ranch with two bedrooms, 1264 sq.ft., about 17-t- miles south of the Las Vegas Strip. The airport is only ten miles away as contrasted to the 45 mile drive to the San Diego Airport from Oceanside. Lots of freeway constmction going on around her, but it is badly needed as Henderson is the fastest growing city in the United States. As of 30 November, Jack Burton is living at 3657 Francis Ave., N, #303, Seattle, WA 98103-8540; 206-5451238, (his daughter's house). He is in no hurry to pick a permanent residence and initially will be house-sitting another daughter's home, which probably will be

Ginnie E. Smith, Peggy Hemdon, Max Duncan, Rita Hill, Hap Day, and Ruth Opp

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sold soon. She has already moved elsewhere. Ed Bergquist dropped by for lunch the end of October, followed by dinner at Leo Culjat's thanks to daughter, Bonnie, and family. Over the years, the Seattle group has benefited many times from Leo's sponsorship of Bonnie at the Cordon Bleu School in Paris.

Gris MoeUer was more than happy to welcome Sue and Bob Mills to Fleet Landing, more than doubling the '42 representation. They are living in the same court as the Moellers. Naomi Kigerl had moved to Fleet Landing in the fall of 1997.

Griss son, RADM Bob MoeUer '67 (CEC), retired as Vice Commander Naval FaciUties Engineering Command and accepted a position with a large engineering and constmction management firm. Parsons Brinckerhoff. He is now the constmction project manager for the renovation and addition to the terminal building at the Portland, OR, airport. On 1 July, tiieir grandson, Erik MoeUer '02, entered the Academy as a member of the Class of 2002. having been recmited for lacrosse. In a photo op in Mem Hall, he was swom in by his uncle. Bob. Erik is fourth generation Navy and third generation Academy. This continues the line of Moellers in the Navy starting with Gris' father's commissioning in the Civil Engineer Corps in 1917.

Duke Harwood provided sanctuary for Jim Salassi when Jim had to abandon his fishing camp on Bayou Lacombe off Lake Pontchartrain due to Hurricane Georges.

Some 3.000 other New Orleans area residents were evacuated to the higher ground of Bunkie (Duke's domain). Jim is a certified Louisiana "coonass" and mmed his cuhnary talents loose with Cajun steak, etoufees and jambalayas, washed down with gusto and spirits. Fortunately, Georges veered to the east, sparing damage to Jim's camp. Frithland Plantation rocked for three whole days during Jim's stay.

Hurricane Georges Sur\Ivors: Duke Harwood and Jim Salassi

Betty and Charlie AUsopp have added two new grandsons to their family and celebrated by taking a 14-day Hawaiian cmise in May from Honolulu to the other islands, followed by a seven-day cmise to Vancouver, B.C. In September, it was back to their favorite, Garmisch, Germany, to enjoy the natural beauty, golf, music, and cool climate. On their way back, they rented a car in Bmssels and spent a week in France's champagne country, driving only a few miles each day while visiting Piper

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Heisdieck, Moet Chandon, and Dom Perignon wineries; observing the picking and first press of the champagne grapes.

Most of the driving was on narrow roads through small villages.

Enjoying Moet Chandon at its source: CharUe and Betty Allsopp

At the Chapelle de St. Lie, located on a mount south of Reims, they were treated to a stunning view of the countryside. The cemetery smrounding Chapelle gave one the feehng of being close to heaven and was unusual in that numerous headstones had protected portrait photographs imbedded into their marble. In the lobby of the Novohotel in Bmssels. Betty spotted a Naval Academy jersey which resulted in a delightful chat w ith the StringfeUows '49.

Al GaUin provided me with a series of photos of John Glenn's (plus his crewmates) recent shuttie launch taken from their TimsviUe patio across the adjoirung golf course. They have been privy to many launches, including dramatic lught launches and the tragic Challenger launch in 1986. They find each is never boring or monotonous. They are both in good health and planning to renew their aimual schedule of overseas trips. Following forty series of radiation and hormone therapy, Al's PSA is down to zero, a relief after a radical prostatectomy was not a solution.

Isobel and Grif Scarborough continue to enjoy hving in the small coastal town of New Smyma Beach, FL, 14 miles south of Daytona Beach, It is 70 miles northeast of Disney World and all the other attractions in Orlando. From their 8th floor balcony over the Indian River/Intercoastal Waterway, they can see the ocean one mile to the east, a three-block Riverside Park to the south, and a clear view of the shuttle launches as they lift off the pad 35 miles away. Grif is on a cmsade to ensure the full funding of the space station as an operating base for future space exploration. He hopes to leam the secrets of other "worlds" and speculates on what the inhabitants nught look like.

Army Dennett attended the BENSON (DD-421) reunion in Laconia, NH. in the first week of October. In the process, he found a former Classmate, W. Wayne Wittenberger. Wayne Uves at 1501 Oak Ave., #502. Evanston, IL 60201; 847-8666676. He bilged on eyes after two years at the Academy, got a Reserve commission and was engineering officer on BENSON in 1944-45. He asked about CharUe Allsopp and Bill Kurtz and using our directory Army was able to provide their addresses.

Louise and Army have moved from the old Dennett Farm in Kittery to a smaller house on the Piscataqua River where they can keep an eye on deep draft traffic to and from the terminals upriver. Their daughter and her faiiuly have taken over the farm and are farming better than they ever did.

The Dennetts have guest quarters and wUl be glad to see old friends.

Bobby Lim took full advantage of our directory email listings to query Scroggie WUey about his work in the defense field and to suggest that other Classmates should exchange their stories on contributions made to our profession. This happens to tie into a project being undertaken by the Alumni Association to catalog a history of the work experience of our Alumni. Bobby followed up his email with a visit to the West Coast to see Scroggie. He coaxed him to host a dinner for Beez Jones, Naida Marukan and himself in Monterey. Over a sumpmous seafood meal and a couple of botties of Califomia Chardonay, Bobby had an opportuiuty to discuss some of his ideas and to leam more about Scroggie's long service to the military.

The Class has sponsored a scholarship through the USNA Foundation for many years. CAPT BUI Flight '56, Foundation Executive Director, has advised that the 1998 Class of 1942 Honor Scholar is Andrew M. Witkowski from Wilmington, DE, a graduate of Wilmington High School.

Andrew was a member of the National Honor Society, Boys State, the varsity baseball and swimming teams. Andrew received an offer of appointment last year, but had a bmised knee causing his offer to be withdrawn. As a "medical turnback," he was sponsored by the Foundation this year at the University of Delaware.

The Class extends condolences and sympatiiies to Dorthy Blue's family (widow of Donald Blue). She died Thursday, 26 November 1998 in Huntsville, AL. Survivors include three sons, John D. Blue and William T. Blue of Huntsville and Emie C. Blue of Los Angles; two daughters. Donna D. Blue of Huntsville and Lani Blue Taylor of San Oakland, CA; and seven grandchildren.

Are you a member of the Robert Means Thompson Society? Please call Jennifer John at the Naval Academy Planned Giving Office to discuss membership (410-293-1939).

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Regular Membership: 38% Life Membership: 42%

Pres; CAPT E. A. Robie USN (Ret.) 2111 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h;410-224-0850 Sec'y; CAPT "Jack" Van Ness, Jr., USN (Ret.) 7108 Broxburn Dr., Bediesda, MD 20817 h;301-320-4564; w;202-357-3762 e; Jvanness43@aol.com Class phone; 888-535-4564; f;301-320-9123 Albert Charles Burley Our Classmate, Albert "Ace" Burley, whose entire distinguished career was devoted to the submarine arm of our Navy, passed away on Sunday, 1 November 1998, surrounded by the love and presence of his loving wife, Mary Ann, and members of his family of eight children, after a valiant fight against difficult health problems. He was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, 13 November 1998. We will miss him.

Two of the many friends of Mary Ann and Ace remember him as follows.

Mr. Al Tarabochia remembers Ace with these words: He was generous to a fault, loyal and extremely proud of his nation and particularly of the Naval Academy and the Navy.

His personal motto as a submariner was 'expect the worst and be prepared for it,' and I know, as a long and close friend, that he touched everyone's life in a loving way.

Col John Suhy '66, USMC (Ret.), said of Ace: He was a deeply religious man whose legacy to his children, grandchildren, family, siblings, and friends were his patriotism, patience, steadfast empathy, and supportive love. We will miss this principled and devoted family man and loyal friend.

The Great Goat Kidnapping Of 1953 Prologue This "one-of-a-kind" story was sent to me by our Classmate, Bud Carter, and although members of our Class were not otherwise directly involved, the spirit of the event exists with each member of every USNA and USMA Class.

This story first appeared in the January 1995 issue of Assembly, the USMA Alumni Association's equivalent of Shipmate. It is condensed here with the permission of the editor-in-chief of Assembly, Julian Olejniczak, USMA ' 6 1 , and the author of the original story, Ben Schemmer, USMA '54, who describes himself as a "survivor of the Goat Rebellion of 1953." Ben Schemmer's story of "Intrigue, Animalistic Behavior and Cadets Run Amok" has to be added to, just a bit toward the end, to describe "the Navy side of the story." Let the story begin...

A Daring (Some Might Say Evil) Plan Is Hatched As spring football practice began at West Point in 1953, the Class of 1954 was painfully aware that Army had lost three Army/Navy games in a row. To boost West Point's spirit sky-high, the Army head Shipmate, January-February 1999

cheerleader, Ben Schemmer, the other cheerleaders, and the mule-riders all agreed that something special should be done.

This something special would be to present the Army football team with the Navy mascot, a blue angora goat. Bill XII, before the Army/Navy game and let the Army team return the Navy mascot to the Brigade of Midshipmen just before the kick-off in Philadelphia on Saturday, 28 November 1953! The plan was very closely held within a very small group of West Point cadets.

The West Point cadets had never kidnapped the Navy goat, but were determined to do so. The "goat-napping" became a carefully planned special operation, rehearsed repeatedly over eight months. As early as April 1953, the first three-man reconnaissance team scouted security along the Severn River in the early morning hours of a very dark night. Other three-man reconnaissance teams made two or three more scouting raids that spring and four or five additional scouting raids in the fall of 1953.

By early November, four sites where Bill XII might be located had been checked out: (1) the dairy farm; (2) the open area inside the Third Batt of Bancroft Hall; (3) the space beneath Thompson Stadium; and (4) the Antenna Farm across the Sevem. It tumed out that one of the more enjoyable aspects of these late-night special operations involved distracting the Navy guards by steamy public displays of affection by lucky cadets and their lady friends in cars parked just outside the gates of the Naval Academy.

The mule-riders had calculated that Bill XII's homs spanned fifty-one inches. Since it would be difficult to stuff a goat with a "hom-span" of over four feet into a twodoor or four-door automobile, a convertible with its top down would be just the thing! A corporal of the West Point Band volunteered his convertible.

Also needed, was a set of burglary tools: bolt cutters, wire cutters, scaling hooks, hack saws, and lock picks. These essential tools were collected. Nothing was to be left to chance. All together, the gunny sack of tools weighed about seventy pounds.

The actual snatch, by a team of two cadets led by Cadet Schemmer, was set for early Sunday moming, 22 November. It was a cold night, no moon, pitch black, and foggy, perfect for a "goat-napping!" And, although to that point there had been no clue as to exactiy where Bill XII was, a West Point cadet, on an exchange weekend, noticed the goat pen under Thompson Stadium was occupied. All of these bold and sinister plans were falling into place.

The Snatch!

At 2:00 a.m. on 22 November 1953, the primary snatch team, dressed all in black with black hoods, parked the convertible near the sea wall, cut a fifty-one inch hole through the chain link fence, and had no

trouble finding Bill XII. The bad, bad cadets said our beloved Navy mascot could be smelled a hundred yards away. Bill XII went right along with the cadets, but when they got to the hole in the chain link fence, it was found that the hole was not big enough! And, the bolt cutters were lost, having been abandoned somewhere near Thompson Stadium.

So, the snatch team, with Bill XII now a captive, proceeded along the fence toward the water, where a back-up team had a row boat. Somehow, some way. Bill and the snatch team made it into the boat, went around the seaward end of the fence, and to the convertible.

The two cadets, with Bill XII in the back seat and the top down, headed for West Point at 60 miles per hour. But, it was so cold in the open convertible, that they had to stop to put the top up. Bill enjoyed the warmth of the car with the top up, and went to sleep on the back seat. The two cadets used the car radio to see if their goatnapping had been detected.

Now, the problem was the overpowering odor of goat in the car. But, when the cadets rolled the windows down to breathe. Bill started to sit up. So, gasping for oxygen, they kept the windows up until, as dawn broke, they had to pull into a filling station for gas. The activity of fueling the car caused Bill to awaken and rear up. His horns went through the convertible top\ The filling station attendant yelled: "It's them! I heard it on the radio in the last hour!

They've got the Navy goat! Call the police!" Quickly paying for the gas, the snatch team with Bill made it to West Point.

Meanwhile, At Annapolis and West Point...

According to usual reliable sources, the Naval Academy received a call at 4:30 a.m.

Sunday morning (22 November 1953). The caller asked if Bill XII was "in his usual place," a 12 foot by 12 foot wooden pen located under the stands at Thompson Stadium. The Naval Academy casually responded, "Of course."

Only a few minutes later, there was a second call. This time, telling the Naval Academy that maybe the Navy mascot had been there, but he sure wasn't there now\ In the hectic hours that followed that day, neither Academy wanted to call the other.

At the Naval Academy, the official position was that they were concerned about the mascot's health, and not about a coup by West Point. At West Point, the persons reached by phone were so jubilant that they could not talk at all (probably because they might start giggling).

Finally, late in the day, a West Point spokesman admitted: "A goat has appeared here today, but its present whereabouts are unknown."

At evening meal at West Point, a large mysterious cardboard box was wheeled in before the 2400 cadets. Guards, with fixed bayonets, surrounded this large box as it

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was pushed on roUers the length of the West Point mess hall. .A.nd then, the box was opened, and the Corps of Cadets "'went bananas"' when the Na%y mascot was led forth, a reluctant, but brave, captive in the hands of the Army! It seemed to Army to be a perfect ending to a perfect operation.

With such clear and direct orders from the highest authority' in hand, the authorities at West Point had no choice. Being the good soldiers that they were, they took steps to comply with the orders they had received.

The Corps of Cadets really, really did not like tills, and the New York Daily News on Tuesday, 24 November 1953. reported: Wild, un-military demonstrations, unheard of in the 150 years of U.S. Military Academy history were staged at West Point yesterda) following the return of the kidnapped goat to AimapoUs on official orders.

Navy and asked that the goat, together with the two goatkeepers. Correnti and Franco, be on his Simday night program. The Navy said okay.

So. Correnti, Franco, and Bill XII went to New York City, were well taken care of by Ed Sullivan's staff, and proceeded to the dress rehearsal just before the actual show.

Unbeknownst to almost everyone, Correnti, who was from St. Louis, where his father ran a laundry, had hand-written a sign, pinned the sign to his shirt, and covered the sign by buttoning his jacket. He plaimed to open his jacket when they went on the air, and expose the sign which said: "Take Your Laundry To Correnti"s In St. Louis! " The officer representative from the Academy, seeing this practiced in the dress rehearsal, firmly put a stop to this obviously well-meaning attempt to get free coast-to-coast TV advertising that was sure to result in more business for his father, a noble purpose!

Postscript ".adets Protest NoYy Mascot Return In researching this story, your Corresponding Secretary was not able to reconcile one aspect of the story.

The Army folks were steadfast in their statements that Bill XH smelled awful, worse than a ""hog farm." Nav-y folks are just as adamant that Bill XH didn't smeU bad, he just smelled as an important (and innocent and gentle) mascot should.

Dedication Ben Schemmer. USMA "54. ends his original story, from which most of the above is condensed, by dedicating his htim Navy â&#x201A;ŹM^ Cadets ia i^mer write-up to the w idow and children of Alexander K. Rupp, USMA "55. who The front page of the NCH- York Daily News of 24 perished when an aircraft he was testing November 1953 malfunctioned and was headed for a school.

An Army lieutenant colonel, with an Electing to do all he could to protect the armed guard, escorted BUI XH back down children in the school. Rupp did not eject, to the Naval Academy. A Na'vy pep rally but piloted the plane to a crash in a nearby was in progress when he arrived. Asked to empty field, saving the children, but losing speak, he said: "There is a saying that there his own life. are three kinds of officers: adjutants, aides, We join this thoughtful and worthy and asses. I'm the adjutant at West Point; dedication, for although we are opponents I've been aide to a goat all day; and I feel on the athletic field, we are united in like an ass on this platform." honoring heroic actions by our warriors.

But. the goat-napping must have worked: The Mystery Grows At Compass Rose Army won the game. 20-7.

You w ill remember that it has been But, BUI XII Remained In The PubUc discovered tiiat the Compass Rose Plaza Eye has the power to make your ever)' wish The Navy goatkeepers were two football come tme. Something new has been players who had used up their eligibility to discovered! If you go to tiie center of the play. Tony Correnti "54 and Fred Franco Compass Rose, face 045 degrees, and speak '54. were tmly. in the words of Steve out a bit louder than normal, your words Martin, "wild and crazy guys." (For will come back to you! This mysterious example, earlier in the football season, at phenomenon was discovered by members the half of the Navy/Pennsylvania game, of our Third Company, and just strengthens and on the spur of the moment. Cortenti. our belief in tiie power of the Compass Franco, and Bill XII charged down the Rose! middle of the football field, scattering the Add "Dr. Jim" To Our Medical Staff large Pennsylvania band that was marching down the field from the opposite direction!)

You are sure to remember that in previous columns there have been two As you can now imagine, the goatstories of valiant Classmates pressed into napping by the West Point cadets was very heroic service as "doctors" of medical much in the news that infamous week. Ed operating teams on destroyers at sea durin" Sullivan, master-of-ceremonies of the wellWorld War II. The first was "Dr. Zeke" known TV show, got in touch with the

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BOAT REBELLION AT WEST POINT

Fearless Bill XII Being Displayed to 2400 Cadets by his captor. Ben Schemmer But, There's More!

Just exactiy what happened next, is somewhat lost in the mists of time, but according to several ""reliable sources." here is the "'inside" story: At Annapolis, the Midshipmen were very upset. Never before had there been a kidnapping of the Navy mascot. There was also concem that Bill XII might be harmed, or even worse, may never be returned, truly shocking thoughts.

There was muttering and gmmbling in the Brigade. It was being reported by news personnel that the Midshipmen were beginning to say that they would not go to classes on Monday, 23 November 1953. unless their beloved mascot was returned unharmed immediately. You do not have to be a rocket scientist to conclude that this could be reported by the press that "there is talk of a mutiny at the Uruted States Naval Academy." (Terrible Words!)

These same "reliable sources" say (although it cannot be positively confirmed) that, about this time, the naval aide of President Eisenhower interrupted an important meeting that the President was holding, to tell the President that there may just be a "mutiny" at Annapolis, as the Midshipmen were discussing a refusal to go to classes unless the goat was retumed immediately by those bad, bad boys at West Point.

Such an extreme simation must immediately be "nipped in the bud," so Commander-in-Chief Eisenhower directed that the Navy goat mascot be retumed to the Naval Academy without delay and under armed guard.

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Zechella and the second was "Dr. Fred" Gressard. Here is another such doctor, our Classmate "Dr. Jim" Aller, who brings you this story: The destroyer on which I served was MCLANAHAN (DD-615), built in Long Beach, commissioned in December 1942, and after brief west coast trips, sent to the Atlantic. We spent much time in vital escort duty. The usual result when we escorted a convoy back to the States was to transfer about a third of the crew (to school and new construction) and to replace them with new recmits. This took place in a period of a few days of frantic replenishment and chaotic confusion. As "Gun Boss" I shared the chaos, for the battle bill was composed of many men who had never heard a gun fired.

As we crossed the Atlantic escorting a high-speed convoy carrying fresh troops, we needed to at least fire the guns before facing the expected air raids in the Med. On one particular occasion, we got permission to put up a star shell and fire a few rounds. It was not so bad as I feared. All guns fired together a few rounds until disaster struck.

As the ship rolled, one key man in the gun crew lurched just as the gun recoiled and caught his hand in the breech! We sawed him free and took him to the wardroom where the ship's doctor was waiting.

Doc had trained as a singeon, but had little recent practice. The patient's hand hung on what appeared to be a shred of his wrist.

The doctor had a corpsman who was a new recruit, so, in what must have been desperation on the doctor's part, I was pressed into being in charge of ether. My instmctions were to drop so many drops per unit of time onto the face mask, keep taking the patient's pulse, and to yell out if the patient's breathing or pulse change. It did, and as instructed, I yelled.

The Doc then showed me how to pull the patient's tongue out to permit breathing again, while he retumed to trying to save the hand. I quickly became skilled at stopping the ether, yanking off the mask, and pulling out the tongue.

Years later, I leamed that proper tongue depressors were advised. The man concerned was discharged at Palermo. I was proud that the poor victim could wiggle his fingers when he left the ship. I later leamed that he recovered some use of his hand. This is a tribute to the skill of the Doc, working under difficult conditions.

"Doctor Jim" was very modest as to his critical role in this operation. He certainly deserves praise equal to that he gave to the ship's doctor. (Your Corresponding Secretary would have been passed out and lying on the deck.) Another short tale of "Dr. Jim's" medical experience will follow next month.

He Really Earned It! This wonderful story comes from Dick Phelps: Our Classmate, Americo Vescovi, did not finish high school and was therefore ineligible for NAPS. He dropped out of high school after 11th grade and enlisted in the Marine Corps. While on duty on a cruiser, he was tutored by some of his officers and passed the USNA entrance exams without graduating from either high school or Shipmate, January-February 1999

NAPS. He "starred" at the Naval Academy, and stood Number 42 in our Class. When we graduated he was awarded a BSc in electrical engineering. At PG School he added a BSc and a MS in Aeronautical Engineering to his laurels. Later he added another masters degree, this second one in engineering administration.

Thus, he had been awarded two BSc degrees, and two MS degrees, but no high school diploma.

In 1970, some of his admiring Classmates contacted his old high school in New Jersey and explained the situation. The response was terrific! His high school diploma arrived, signed by every member of the school board, the high school principal when Ves was at the school, the current high school principal, and many of his former teachers.

The long-delayed, and most deserved, high school diploma was presented to Ves at a Class dinner-dance. It was an emotional moment, and there were tears in the eyes of all in attendance.

Torpedo Attack At Tarawa!

From Bob MacQuaid comes this story of war in the Pacific: My career as a naval officer was short (June '39 to September '47), but very interesting. It included; getting torpedoed and receiving the Purple Heart at Tarawa; participating in two A-bomb tests at Bikini; working on contaminated target ships at Kwajalein; being showered with burnt cork from the MISSOURI'S saluting battery; and witnessing a "movie-like" welcome to Sir Henry Lee, the Lieutenant Governor of Trinidad and Tobago, complete in his British Colonial Service full dress white uniform, including plumed hat. It included not being promoted to lieutenant "on time" in July '44, but later, in November '45, receiving a "spot promotion" to lieutenant commander.

On 20 November '43, off Tarawa, I was in charge of the 40-mm twin gun on the fantail of INDEPENDENCE (CVL-22). Late in the afternoon, we were jumped by approximately 12 Japanese bombers, all armed with torpedoes. The attack was well executed with the planes that had already dropped their "fish" pressing in to draw fire and allow those aircraft that had not yet dropped time for a better shot.

I reported a torpedo approaching on the starboard quarter. The ship began a sharp tum to port to allow the torpedo to pass down the starboard side. We didn't make it, and the torpedo struck INDEPENDENCE at a track angle of about 170 degrees. Thirty seconds more and I think it would have hit the fantail, right under my gun bucket.

The explosion knocked me down and I hit the edge of the director bucket right between my eyes. I was "out" for a moment, and when I regained consciousness.

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all of us in the bucket were covered with fuel oil. The force of the blast also knocked a starboard-side 40-mm twin bucket over the port side of INDEPENDENCE. Our Classmate, John "Dutch" Schultz, earned his Purple Heart when he was struck by one of the bodies falling out of the 40mm bucket as it went over the side.

The planes disappeared (six were shot down), we were dead in the water, and there was complete silence. Then, slowly at first, but gradually picking up speed, we began to move. The hit on the starboard side had taken out our #1 screw, and the flooding of the aft boiler room had cost us #2 and #3.

But, #4 screw was still operable.

With the destroyer, KIDD, we were ordered to proceed to Funafuti in the British Ellis Island Group, where we spent about 30 days while a repair ship made us watertight to the third deck. It was while we were at Funafuti we witnessed a native welcoming dance for a senior British official (mentioned above) that was just like something out of an old Bing Crosby/Bob Hope/Dorothy Lamour "Road to..." movie.

With temporary repairs completed, it was back to Pearl, and then on to San Francisco, and the Hunter's Point shipyard, where we spent six months being put back together. Then, repairs completed, it was off to the war again, in time for the invasion of Palau.

Bob, thanks for this great story of war in the Pacific!

Homecoming 1998 This past fall was not one of our "major" anniversaries, but there were two events that are worthy of note, both of which were held on Saturday, 17 October 1998: 1. On a magnificent autumn day, Navy won its football game against a talented Colgate team, winning in a heart-stopping and glorious finish, coming from behind in the last minute of the game.

2. Wally and Bill Newlon organized and hosted a great dinner dance held at the Sheraton Annapolis, attended by the following Classmates: Joan and Bob Adrian, Bea and Frank Ault, Ruthanne and Hank Bress, Eleanor and Earl Buckwalter, Geo and Wes Burnett, Ginny and BiU Busik, Phyllis and Cliff Gates, Lanelle and Det Detweiller, Pat and Fred Fearnow, Jean and Pete Fisler, Jean and Connie Flessner, Mary and Bernie Frese, Hazel and Bob Greenwood, George Grkovic, Fran Hudson, Bob Hansen, Jane and Les Heselton, Dabney and Jim Holloway, Squidge and Dave Holmes, Betty and Bob Kackley, Jane and Dan Karcher, Peg and Owen Keeler, Eleanor and Dick Lazenby, Libby and Jack Logan, Becky and Dick Madsen, Jane and Tom McCleUan, Wally and BUI Newlon, Mariella and Jim OUver, Patty and Ed Robie, Helen and Joe Schmidt, Milly and John Shepherd, Lou IXittle, Jacque and Whizzer White, Terry and Reuben Woodall.

Our President, Ed Robie, held a brief "business meeting" at the appropriate time during the dinner. He reported the status of the financial assets of the Class, and

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announced the invitations of our sponsored Third Company of the USNA for members of "43 to attend a Third Company Dirung-In on 6 November. We also were in\ ited to an Open House of Third Company Quarters in Bancroft Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 21 November, shortiy before the Na\"y/SMU football game.

More about these two events in oiu' '43 column next month.

More EmaU Addresses Kathryn and Herb Ward: thewards@bcpi.net; Jane and Jim Herring: jhert@aol.com; Betty and Harv Huber: gpa@aol.com.

Correction In the December issue. Bud Zumwalt's email address was incorrect. The correct address is: 103737.1466@compuser\-e.com.

Around The World (Part 2) You will remember that last month we reported that in 1996 Jacque. WTiizzer White's wife, almost made it around the world (a life-long ambition), but was thwarted when a tour took her and Whizzer half-way around but then retumed them in the reverse direction. That was not what was expected, and was not an "arotmd the world" tour! But, she found a tour that looked Uke just what she wanted: Hong Kong, Bangkok, Thailand, Katmandu, Nepal, Agra, Jaipur and Delhi, India, and London. Perfect!

Whizzer was not able to accompany her because he was recovering from surgery to replace a hip joint, but insisted that she proceed without him. Departing in January 1998. her schedule included a visit in Hong Kong with missionary friends who took her to places tourists seldom see. In Bangkok, the highhght was a train trip far out into the jungle to visit The Bridge on The River Kwai.

Meanwhile, at home, there were complications. Whizzer came down with serious pulmonary problems, including pneumonia. Because the prognosis was good, it was decided that it was not necessary to worry Jacque with this medical problem and cause her to end her trip and retum home.

The rest of her trip was as advertised, with the best being the wonderful visit to the Taj Mahal. Back in London, the last stop, and almost home, Jacque leamed that Whizzer was back at home, almost fully recovered. Then, home to Arlington, completing a life-long dream of an aroundthe-world trip.

Future Plans The Whites plan two trips in 1999: a cmise of New Zealand, Tasmania, and Australia, and a second cmise that includes a transit of the Panama Canal. Both have transited the Canal earlier, Jacque in 1939, and Whizzer, in wartime, in 1942.

It is understood that the captain of the Panama Canal cmise is always very pleased when he has passengers on board who have made a transit of the Canal before. The

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\\Tiites w onder w hat his reaction will be when he leams that his passengers include a couple, both of whom ha\e made a transit of the Canal a combined total of one hundred and sixteen years ago'.

Wow. Jacque and Wbizzer, no matter what country we can name, we bet you have been there!

WTio?AA'hen?AMiere?A\That?

In the December "97 column, the writer introduced an occasional feamre of a photo or two that came from our Academy days. thanks to our Classmate. Joe Schmidt.

Here is another photo to test your memory.

And, please keep in mind, we are a uiuque generation. We all grew up in the Great Depression. We all benefited greatiy from our years at the Academy; it shaped our lives. We fought in and won a gigantic world stmggle against two really "evil empires." Then, we went on through other stmggles. and after Na-vy retirement, every one of you, it seemed, pursued unique and outstanding civiUan careers. These accomplishments need to be recorded, and your Class column is one way to achieve this.

That's '43 Family For Today!

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Pres: CAPT Henry S. Barbour, USN (Ret) Annapolis Rep; CAPT Jack E. Godfrey, USN (Ret) Secy; CAPT Wynn V. \\'hidden, USN (Ret) 6156 Loch Raven Drive, McLean, VA22101-3132

"Sundae" Date President's Conmients Our Class has sponsored the Third Company of Midshipmen for a number of years and those of our Class in the AnnapolisAVashington area, have kept in close touch with them. An Open House to inspect their area in Bancroft Hall was held prior to the SMU football game that was attended by Geo and Wes Burnett, Squidge and Dave Holmes, Jack Van Ness, and myself. It was quite apparent that the Wardroom fumiture is in dire need of replacement. An estimate to replace the furniture wiU be obtained, and it is anticipated that the cost will be more than we have in our Class account. Therefore. I plan to start a Class Project for the Third Company Wardroom, to which you may direct all or part of your aimual donation.

More on this later.

Coming Up —The Hardcastles and their around the world trip —More From Third Company (can you beheve...Bear Pit Wrestling?)

—Why Jim AUer tumed abmptly from becoiiung a medical doctor to becoming a doctor of engineering.

—"The Race To The Gate," more from Dick Phelps —Frank Ault, The Ault Report, and Top Gun —John Nichols was the most outstanding Plebe in '43 (wait until you hear why this claim is made) —And...much more...

Closing...

I hope, hope, hope you wiU continue to send in news of your experiences, your achievements, your work, your play, your plans. The column cannot be written without your input.

MaU Bag: Henry V. M. "Skip" Richardson let us know some time ago that he would be unable to attend the 55th in October.

However, he asked that all of his old and dear friends be told that he is well and ensconced behind his seven foot walls, surrounded by friends, where he is now painting in oils and French Impressiorusm, while writing a novel of considerable length, over 1.000 pages. He said that he is surrounded by nurses and pretty, gentie women, as well as his three daughters. He professes to being "back to battery" and fuU of Joie de rivre. Skip's spouse. Marilyn, from whom he separated, lives in a mansion north of Seattie overlooking Puget Sound.

They communicate, but he is driven to continue his work in his present circumstances. Skip's address is: 615 Washington_Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362, Tel: 509-529-3645.

Walt Honour sent a wedding announcement informing us that he and Bobbie Sue Blanchard Miller exchanged wedding vows on 26 September 1998 in a private ceremony at the Ortega United Metiiodist Church in Jacksonville. FL. Walt included a photo, made ten days before the wedding, of Marquita and Don MiUer with Bobbie Sue and Walt at the member-guest annual golf totmiament at Mount Glen Golf Club in Newland, NC. Botii couples attended the 55th and we can attest to tiie joy of tiie newlyweds. Congrats to die Honours!

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Millers and Newly-wed Honours

Charles "Chuck" Schmidt attended the 55th and did us the favor of sending a batch of photos made at Peg and George Peery's Company party and at Margie and Randy King's open house, which we will publish as the opportunity opens for them in the months hence. Chuck also included a thrilling shot of himself tethered to a sky diving instmctor in mid-air over Deland, FL, on 1 May 1998. Chuck's jump was a free fall from 13,500 feet, in which he executed simple changes until popping the chute at 6,500 feet. From there, he executed simple maneuvers until he was down to two feet, from whence Chuck missed the landing and broke both bones in his left leg.

Ugh! Having talked to him at the 55th, it appeared that his leg was fully healed.

Jake Heimark, Mary Ann and Bill Patterson, Anne and Don_McCarthy, and Verle and Tom Carlin.

The Heimarks and Pattersons also attended the 55th, where many of us saw them. Herschel Downs wrote a note of thanks to all those Classmates whose planning, time and effort made our 55th a whopping success. He observed that, after our 50th was such a grand affair, he was not sure that the feat could be duplicated, but it certainly was. Being isolated down there in Shreveport, Herschel does not often cross paths with Classmates, so it was great to be able to see them again. Although he wrote to Randy King and Hank Barbour, he recognized the others who shared in the hard work that it_took to produce this milestone event, and he thanks them too with a hearty "well done!" Jim Van Pelt wrote to add his and Mitzi's names to the list of those sending kudos to those who worked so hard to make this a grand affair.

He said all the various activities were most enjoyable, including the first three-quarters of the football game, and the arrangements went off like clockwork. It just could not have been a nicer long-weekend in Annapolis for '44, and he extended his thanks to the entire committee. Snuffy Jackson not only sent us a batch of photos made at the 55th, but he reported that earlier, 24-26 September, Sue and Ed Mallick evacuated their home in Longboat Key, FL, due to the threat of Hurricane Georges, and took refuge with Annadele and Snuffy at their place on "safer ground" in Sarasota, FL. Everything came out well in that Georges missed them all.

Chuck Schmidt in flight

Thanks for the photos. Chuck. You remarked that in the flush of benedictine and bourbon you knew everyone in the photos, but that in the gentle cool-down aftermath you realized you did not. Do not fret, I believe I have completed the IDs for you. Tom Carlin reported that a week before the 55th, he and Verle held a '44 mini-reunion out there in St. Paul. The gathering was in the Binnacle Room of the Pool and Yacht Club on the east bank of the Mississippi River, an apt setting for a Navy affair. In the photo Tom sent are Ann and

Jacksons and Mallicks in Sarasota

Irving "Robbie" Robinson wrote Jack Godfrey, hoping to reach him before the

55th, which he did. Noreen and Robbie were not coming to the 55th because they had some business things going on over in Ireland. Robbie noted in the list of attendees that there was a number of guys he'd not seen in donkey's years and wished his regards to be passed on to them. He started with Henry Vokes-Makay Richardson, whom he last saw in '60 in Seattie ("Skip" missed the 55th). He last saw "Horsepower" Weirich in flight training in Ottumwa; "Moe" Henderson in Korea (Moe missed the 55th); and Frank Duerst only once since he was on MEMPHIS. He thanks Joe Jennings for saving his bacon on reporting in time. He and Hank Barbour were on MILWAUKEE together. He last saw George Montgomery in CAG-4; not seen Buddy Yates since Cannes, the KENNEDY and Princess Grace; Beaver Horton since Kirke years back; Bill Donnelly since Patuxent; and Jig Jig Bailey since Bermuda. Robbie remembers that he and Moe Henderson were in the VALLEY FORGE air group when Korea was a real air war, and they lost 35 guys in that air group. His squadron skipper. Herb Baslee '43, was lost. The air group commander and Cooke Cleland, the air racer of note, were the only commanders in the group. Baslee, Jim Holloway, and Tom Pugh '43, who was also killed, and Moe and Robbie of '44 were the only "ring knockers" above JG in the entire air group. Robbie also sends his best to the Washington-Annapolis stalwarts he has seen more often: Buster Havenstein, Vince Cassani, Lyn and Rojo Adamson, Roy "Stretch" and Peter Cowdrey, Paul Crutchfield, Dart Irwin, Tom Rhees and Windy Whidden. Robbie and Noreen are in Cork City, Ireland, at this writing and will be back in Marbella, Spain after 1 January 1999. Art Battson checked in and also sent a nice collection of photos of the 55th, which we will use as space is available. Just prior to the 55th, Art and Roz had completed a month's tour of the mother country, starting with a nine-day tour of southem England. Then they did a rent-a-car with bed and breakfast in Stratford, York, Anniwick, Edinbugh, and St. Andrews, where they played a lot of golf in driving rain. They then had a week in an English cottage near the border of Wales. They were only back in the state of Washington for four days before flying east to the 55th. Afterward they went to D.C, so Nurse Rozaline Nelson Battson could visit the new Women's Memorial. She wore combat boots on Saipan during World War II! They also visited the FDR Memorial that took Art back to FDR's inaugural parade on that cold day in 1942, in which his battahon of Middies marched. Bob Rubel, whose great photos are so much appreciated, sent us his own summary of the welcoming words of VADM Ryan '58, the curtent Superintendent, to us on 2 October. The end of it is worth repeating for your edification:

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In today's down-sized Navy, USNA graduate junior officers comprise 33% of the line officer corps. The graduating number remains fairly constant at 900 persons, Navy and Marine Corps. This percentage compares to a few years ago of 16% in a much larger Navy. With this percentage so high today, it is even more essential to produce excellent Naval Academy graduates, attuned to high personal values and to a career of service in the national military and related civilian teams. The new motto of vigor might well be, "Raise the bar of excellence."

Charlie Miller, our dear friend and Class treasurer for over 25 years, informed us in writing that he is passing the mantle of treasurer to his assistant for the last 15 years, Joe Jennings. Charlie says that Joe is much younger and more vigorous and will be a great asset to the office. We duly elected Joe at the November Class luncheon in November, and he was installed on 1 January 1999, when Charlie went into welldeserved retirement. Our most sincere thanks go to Charlie for keeping the Class solvent all these years, and our hearty Congrats and best wishes go to Joe in his new pursuit as treasurer. We have a shot for you of these eminent gentlemen.

20 years. We send our condolences to you and the family, John.

Secretary's Corner I wish to acknowledge, with great appreciation, three more long and interesting letters, which, because of lack of space, I will address in the March column to do them justice. One is from Bob (Wynandus) Clack that includes a review of the recollections and biographical notes produced for the 55th. Although Bob still lives in the same house, his mailing address is now: 25329 Canterbury Dr., Lake Wales, FL 33853. Another long letter came from Gage Baker in Australia, who recently lost his wife, Helen, and whose curtent address is: Resthaven, 139 Gold Creek Road, Brookfield, Queensland 4069, Australia.

The third letter, is a travelogue from Bo Burlin on his trip to the Annual SubVets reunion and thence to the '44 55th. Watch for coverage of these epistles in the March Shipmate. The last eight photos for this month are the work of Bob Rubel at the 55th.

Lambie and Bill Leahy

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Joe and Charlie passing the bucks

Jack Reynolds wrote to inform us that William P. Etter died of colon cancer in San Diego, CA, on 5 October 1998. He sent an obituary, which was forwarded to "Last Call." Our sympathy is extended to Bill's widow, Lillian, their four children, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Jack added that he and DaLoris could not attend the 55th because she is still making a slow and laborious recovery from compression fracture of the back incurted at Christmas 1997. Raymond H. AuU, Jr. died on 30 January 1998. No further details have become available at this time. BiU B. Parks died of cancer in San Diego, CA, on 28 October. See "Last Call" for his obituary. Our sympathy goes to his widow, Betty, and the entire family at their time of great loss. John Burke reported with great sadness that his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Luby Burke, died in Honolulu, HI, on 28 September 1998, after a short illness. In June 1998, Betty and John had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a family reunion in Denver and Santa Fe with their three children, their spouses, and their eight grandchildren. Betty was a Navy wife for 22 years, until John retired from the Navy in 1970. Later, she was a realtor for about

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Bob and Bobby Gustafson

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Have a great 1999...WVW.

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Pres: LtCol W. P. Cosgrove, USMC (Ret.) 6214 NutweU Drive Tracys Landing, MD 20779-2206 h: 410-867-7435 Secy; CDR Robert O. Sherman, USN (Ret) 1110 North Pegram Street Alexandria, VA 22304-1928 h: 703-370-5867; e; rosherm@aol.com In Memory Monty Waters, wife of Muddy Waters, died suddenly on 4 November 1998 of a massive heart attack. Theirs was an enduring love, surviving from their college days in 1939, through forced separations while at the Academy and during WWII. Monty was laid to rest in Sikeston, MO. We were in the Philippines when Muddy sent a flashing-light signal from DENVER announcing the arrival of twin boys. Those boys, BUI Waters '67 and Bob Waters '67, also graduated from the Academy. CAPT Bill retired two years ago. Bob left the Navy and became a lawyer. A younger son, Jim, is a banker in Miami. Monty is also survived by her mother, who is 100 years old (plus or minus six months, depending on which records one chooses to believe.)

Please know you have our sincere sympathy. Muddy.

Association News Your association met at the Fort Myer's Officer's Club on 10 November. Dick Van Orden noted that the meeting was held on the Marine Corps' birthday. He also wamed

that the Air Force is intent upon utilizing the Iwo Jima statue site for an Air Force memorial. Now, the Air Force has demonstrated their mettle in many a scrap, but they would be wiser to just go pick on Superman.

Foundation Proceedings President, Jim Montgomery, reported that the Fannon committee is nartowing the choices now being considered and expects they will soon submit worthy candidates for a Class vote for final selection. Surviving candidates are of lasting nature; they memorialize Earl Fannon and our Class; and they will be of value to the Naval Academy.

Address Changes Florence Lynch writes, "I enjoy receiving Shipmate, so I hope it will continue to arrive at my new address." Mrs. Thomas C. Lynch, 206 1/2 W Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101. Mrs. Felix H. Wheeler's address is now, 1509 Alfred Drive, Boynton Beach, FL 33426; 561-733-0277.

The Way We Are Jack Barron journeyed to Pinehurst for two days of golf with Dave Paul and Hugh Murphee. Dave spotted Jack 15 strokes each day and, each day Dave lightened Jack's wallet by $15. Jack's competitive spirit is legendary, as we all know. So Jack, did that bum just a littie? "Not at all," respondeth Jack, "it's the cheapest price I ever paid for lessons from a real golf pro."

Don Brooks reports: In July, Nancy and Thad Taylor, and Marilou and I embarked on a wonderful tour that included the Provence area in

southem France, followed by a sailing yacht cruise with stops in Bonifacio, Corsica; the Amalfi Coast and Paestum, Italy; the island of Lipari; Taormina and Agrigento, Sicily; and Malta. Highlights of the tour were the wines and cities of Provence, the exciting bus ride along the beautiful Amalfi Coast, the evening cruise by Stromboli, with the volcano erupting, the temples of Paestum and Agrigento, and the fortifications of Malta. LE PONANT, our sailing yacht, was interesting; three masts, booms controlled hydraulically, rigging under hydraulic tension and all sails trimmed remotely from the bridge.

From Bill Hoover we learn that Homecoming in the Bo Coppedge'47 Room at Alumni Hall was a huge success. Sixtyseven Classmates, mates, and guests arrived from New England, Texas, Norfolk, Seattle, New York and Venezuela. Bill was rested and prepared for the event; as he and Carolyn had spent three weeks in Montana with his cousin, an old-time Montana man.

They traveled from Virginia City to Waterton, Canada. One memorable climb was to a remote fire watch station, which was over 10,000 feet, well above almost every peak in Glacier.

Bill Hoover, mountain man Willy Ferguson sends incredible fish and golf stories and a photo (on next page), all from his joumey to and along the West Coast. Willy and Yvette visited relatives in Oregon. His nephew took him drifting on a local river, where they spent six hours with nary a nibble. After his departure, his nephew and his son landed three salmon and one steelhead. (Corr Sec 'y: I would demand proof, Willy.) On that same trip, Willy visited George Maxwell, and that produced the accompanying photo.

George's "knowledge of the 'right' places to eat, made our mini-reunion even more enjoyable." The unbelievable golf story follows. Willy and Yvette were golfing at the Navy golf course, Los Alamitos, when, on the back nine, a young fellow, impatient with slow play, passed a few groups and asked to join them. He noted the Class tote bag they cartied and asked if Bill had attended the Naval Academy. When Willy responded, "Yes," he asked, "What Class?"

Willy responded, "45" and his reply was, "So am I. I'm Bill Cox."

Marilou and Don Brooks, tour guide, Scott Peters, and Nancy and Thad Taylor sample the sights in Taormina, Sicily Shipmate, January-February 1999

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On 16 September, we ferried to Bainbridge Island and enjoyed a \isit and lunch widi Betty and Dick Tenny. Dick and I were Classmates who ser\ ed in CHESTER (CA-27) in the Pacific. The others were Cal Cobb. Skip Madigan. J.R. Johnson, and Chuck Fadelev.

Willy Ferguson and George Ma.\»eU. You know thev know where the good eats are Jack Cabaniss celebrates patriotic occasions in a John Paul Jones uiuform with the Sons of the American Revolution.

He is pictured at Kings Mountain National Park, as he presented a wTeath in honor of two of his ancestors who fought there.

John Chappel and Dick Teimy Cliff Bermann and his fiancee, Helen Piombino. traveled away from Florida on 9 August to 23 September, exactiy 45 days.

The trip included the auto train to Virginia, driving to New Jersey, a plane to Anchorage, two weeks on land and sea. retum from Alaska, and one week in the Pacific Northwest. "While in Annapolis, at the Trident 45 tight, we were proud to hear the city sight-seeing boat's loudspeaker teUing the tourists all about our Class sift."

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Ed Behm and Dick Lee stiU await a good shine It was the first time I had been greeted by name by the author at a book sigiung. (So, how many book sigiungs have I been to?

Unfair question.) But then, the author was none other than Al Blackburn, with his new book. Aces Wild. Al writes of the life and times when he was a test pUot during the exciting post-WWH period, as the world ventured into supersoiucflight.An interesting excerpt is contained in the December ^S/January "99 issue of the Smithsonian magazine. Air and Space.

Reading that article does not absolve you from buying the book—you wiU enjoy i t

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Jack Cabaniss at Kings Mountain National Park John Chappel forwarded the accompanying photo (below) of "45 Classmates attending a Patrol Squadron 45 (good number) reunion held in Pensacola.

Included were. Kathryn and Mai Fortson.

Billie and John Chappel, and Sally and BiU Eaton.

John and Billie also attended a reunion of V P ^ 8 at Whidbey Island:

m V k• • •m •• f^np Helen Piombino and Qiff Bermann with a friendly Alaskan native From Ed Behm's files, comes this photo of a Mk-1 shoe-shine stand, suitable for installation in every First Class room. The kit does not include a shoe-shine boy, you must capture yoiu' own Plebe.

Al Blackbum. about lo enter the office. Goody, goody, Monday moming Another tiuilling read is. Blind Man's Bluff, by Sherry Sontag and Christopher Drew, published by PubUc Affafrs. 250 West 57tii Street #1825. New York. NY 10107. Blind Man's Bluff is an account of undersea spying during tiie Cold War. Jim Bradley is featured for. among other tilings, his recollection of his boyhood on tiie Mississippi, when he noticed shoreline warnings of marine cables. Russians posted similar signs: and tiiis pointed to tiie marine cables tiie Na\y tapped to acquire information about Soviet development and intentions.

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Pres; VADM Charies H. Griffiths, USN (Ret) Vice Pres and Annapolis Factotum; CAPT Jim W. Foust, USN (Ret.) 1914 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 w; 800-334-5701 Treas; CAPT Wils F. Engel, USN (Ret.) 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003 h; 703-256-5832 Sec'y; Clete Kennelly 7911 Sleaford Place, Bediesda, MD 20814-4625 h; 301-654-7315 Corr. Sec'y; CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret.) 2943 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA92117 h; 619-276-1857 In a recent letter, A. H. (Jim) Cummings, 11, Sarasota, FL, reported that he and his wife spend their summers in Europe and always seem to lose something in the mail even though the post office is supposed to forward everything. They did receive the 55th information mailing and, bearing unforeseen events, expect to be there. The curtent count, (as of 11/30/98) indicates 20 possible attendees (Classmates and spouses) from the 11th Company. Jim also advised that they have a daughter who lives with her family in Del Mar, CA, and that they usually visit her once or twice a year. On those occasions, he might be able to attend one of the San Diego area luncheons. Jim, you'll be very welcome and so will any other Classmates visiting the San Diego area. Anyone passing through the San Diego area who'd like to join us should call me at the number shown above.

I can give you the latest information.

Ted Dibble, 18, Thousand Oaks, our registrar for the 55th, reports that, as of the end of October, he had received 62 advance deposits. On the assumption that each of these represents a couple, it appears that we have 124 early registrations for the 55th.

Going further, the 219 blue cards which have been received indicate that at least 383 Classmates, spouses, widows and friends plan to participate in our Reunion. The cards keep coming. Four arrived during Thanksgiving week. (According to these blue cards, 21 Classmates and spouses, plus three widows from the 18th Company, plan to attend the 55th.)

Pat DowUng, 13, Las Vegas, NV, claimed that I missed him entirely on the 55th mailing. I checked. I didn't. He received the 55th information packet and sent in his blue card saying that he and Mary Jane intend to attend the 55th. (The plan to attend list for the 13th Company includes 15 Classmates and spouses.) Unfortunately, Pat's not the only one who thinks he missed a 55th mailing. I was completely mystified about this, until my wife told me that I probably caused the problem by using different words when referting to the 55th mailing.

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June 1998.1 have tried to identify it as the 55th information packet and will do so in the future. Another letter, providing updated planning information, will be mailed late in the first quarter of 1999.

W. S. (BiU) Graham, 5, West Hartford, CT, wrote wanting a 55th information packet. He and his wife plan to attend. (The 5th Company tentative attendee list shows 27 Classmates, spouses and one widow.)

Chuck Griffiths, 6, Fairfax, VA, our Class President, reported on a seven day trip that he and Barbie took with Ginny and Ed HoU, 20, Murtay, UT (that's a new location). They went to Jackson Hole, Yellowstone and Cody, WY.

Yellowstone for any who have not yet visited this magnificent part of our country.

I heartily concur, but don't do it in the winter unless you are a truly winterized and like to travel on a snowmobile. It gets Coldl

Chip, Brandon and Chuck at Promotion Ceremony

The above photo was also provided by Chuck. It was taken at his son. Chip Griffiths '71's promotion ceremony to rear admiral in the dining room of the Chairman of the JCS on 19 October. This grandson, Brandon Griffiths '00, shown between Chip and Chuck, joined grandson, Mathew (Westminster College '01) in pinning on soft shoulderboards as part of the ceremony.

Chuck and Barbie Griffiths and Ginny and Ed Holt

The photo shows them sitting in front of a pile of deer antlers at the entrance to a park in Jackson, WY. Here's Chuck's account of their travels: Barbie and Ginny are friends from high school days. The two couples used to compete to see who would get the sofa in Papa Joe Rasillio's drag house in Annapolis during our Midshipmen days. Barbie and I flew out to Salt Lake City, where we overnighted in the Holt's beautiful new home with a wonderful mountain view prior to starting our trip. The trip was fabulous from start to finish. During our three day stay at Jackson Lake Lodge, we rafted down the Snake River, took a sunset cmise on Jackson Lake and took a spectacular tram ride to the top of a 10,500 foot mountain in perfect weather; permitting an excellent view of the entire Teton Range. We saw all kinds of animals and birds. In Yellowstone, we stayed one night at Old Faithful Lodge; providing the opportunity to see the largest coUection of geysers, boiling mud pools and beautiful trout streams in the world. We spent the last day in Yellowstone touring the northern and eastern sections of the park. We were awestruck with the beauty of the Grand Canyon, of Yellowstone and the view from Inspiration Point; one of the most magnificent I have ever seen. We enjoyed our one night stay in the ancient Yellowstone Lake Lodge, as well as the sunset boat trip on YeUowstone Lake. We drove back to Salt Lake City via Cody, WY, where we spent several hours in the Buffalo Bill Cody Museum. It's huge and contains some great artworks of the west, including a large collection of Remington's paintings and sculptures. 1 am certain it has the largest gun collection in the world, as well as lots of other interesting items. 1 strongly recommend a trip to the Tetons and

Homecoming '46 Tailgate

The above photo shows Chuck GrifHths with his grandson, MIDN 2/c Brandon Griffiths, at the '46 tailgate party at Homecoming.

The best count from the blue cards indicates that 19 Classmates and spouses from the 6th Company plan to participate in the 55th.

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Phebe Jandrall, widow of John Jandrall, 10, MortO Bay, CA, acknowledges a possible ""senior moment" and doesn't recall receiving her 55th info packet. She got it and was one of the first to send in her blue card. Her planning is way ahead of anyone else. She plans to arrive at the Del Coronado on 30 May and depart 5 June 2000. Additionally, she sent a check to cover her expected expenses. (She's one of the 19 Classmates, spouses, widows and friends from the 10th Company currentiy planning to attend.)

David D. (KUler) KUpatrick, 8, Port Orchard, WA and Shirley plan to attend the 55th even though their plans for 2000 are not firm. He sent in his blue card but doesn't remember it. (Shirley and he are among the 23 8th Company Classmates and spouses intending to attend the 55th.) His letter was primarily to ask for a list of attendees. At the same time, he had an interesting tale to relate. Here it is: WhUe Shirley and I were at the Pordand Highland Games last year, I was browsing through the vendors" booths and came to one called "Watters Celtic Collection' out of Woodland HiUs, CA (Tel 818-704-5335 FAX 818-704-4338). The proprietor was wearing a USNA ring and told me that he was Class of 1952, if I recall correctiy. And in his display case there was a very fine kilt belt buckle in heavy cast bronze. On its back is the signature "Don McKee". The note in the box states: About The Artist Don McKee is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a master"s in engineering mechanics from Georgia Tech. He has worked as an engineer. Marine Corps fighter pilot and professional artist receiving both national and intemational First

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place awards for his designs. His sculpture has gained an enthusiastic following in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Don was designated Official Sculptor for Dewar's Scotch Whiskey in 1987, and has represented the company as the uniformed 'Dewar Highlander' at Celtic festivals around the country. Watters was unable to tell me McKee's Class. I now have the 'Nine Lion Kilt Buckle' at a considerable cost, and would enjoy both knowing more about him, and his knowing that another USNA grad has the buckle, purchased from a third grad. I have not been able to determine McKee's class. [Shipmate Editorial Note: The Register ofAlumni lists Donald Smith McKee '67.]

Dawn Lyon, widow of James O. Lyon, 19, Eagle Point, OR, wrote to cortect a report which she had previously sent me conceming her grandson, who was appointed to the Class of '02. Her letter reads: Pride goeth, I guess. I certainly should have waited until it was a fait accompU. It seems the love bug intervened and Michael decided against becoming a member of the Class of '02. So, we have Jim in the class of '46, his dad in the Class of' 21 and Jim's and my son, Mike who was Class of '74...just three generations. But no Michael James in the Class of "02. How sad! But I am sure the Lord has a reason for this turning out as it did, so I rest easy, though disappointed for him. Having graduated with a GPA of 4.3, and being a well-rounded young man, he would have done well, as his Midshipman officer predicted also. He did get to the Academy, but turned away on 14 July.

We do have two more grandsons coming along so who knows what the future wiU bring? IDon't think the granddaughters (two) are interested in USNA.

I'm sorry he opted to leave, particularly so early. He lost an opportuiuty for an excellent education at a superb institution.

Also, we of the Class of '46, would have been pleased to have had another grandson at the Academy.

Twelve Classmates and spouses from the 19th Company are planning to join us at the 55tii.

Cowboy Lee Lee Martin, 17, Monument. CO. sent in his blue card reporting that he'll be at the 55th and simultaneously reported on his recent activities, primarily, the Old West, if the accompanying photo is any indication.

That's Lee, looking like one of the cowboys of yore. He's been involved in Cowboy Action Shooting, wherein participants use single action revolvers, lever action rifles and double barrel shotguns or the old Winchester '97 pump shotguns. Safety is stressed and Lee finds it to be a lot of fun.

This year, he participated in four major matches in Raton, NM, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver, as well as several monthly one-day matches in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Denver He shoots in the Senior or Super Senior Class. His national organization, the Single Action Shooting Society, has over 20,000 members in clubs in nearly every state, including Alaska and Hawaii. All members have an alias. Lee's is ""Shanghai." (Anyone wonder where that came from?) (Counting Lee, the 17th Company has 17 Classmates and spouses signed up for the 55th.)

The Sixth Annual Montucky (that's Montgomeryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tuck Huey) was held at Edisto Beach, SC, 28 Febmary-2 March 1998. Revelers were: Jean and Hal

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Hamberg (7); TYick Huey (1); Louise and Billy Bob Montgomery (1); Perry Taylor (19); Renee and Al White (6); Dick Wilson (2); and, Lee Zeni (3). The seven '46ers were whooping it up in sunny, but cool.

South Carolina. Some recent downpours had flooded the Edisto Beach Golf Course, but it was playable and no rain fell. Starting time each day was 11:00 a.m. Some heavy headwinds and tee positions sent certain '46ers to the ladies' tees (names withheld).

Miscreants were not awarded prizes.

Results were good times for the gettogether. Again, the hosts, Louise and Monty deserve a hearty well done. The photo on the preceding page shows the revelers (left to right) Back row, Lee Zeni, Dick Wilson, Al White, Monty Montgomery and Tuck Huey. Kneeling, Perry Taylor and Hal Hamberg.

The congratulations of the Class are extended to Suzy Dutton and Bob Welander (1), GalesviUe, MD, who were married on 13 September 1998, in a garden ceremony at the bride's residence in Mount Pleasant, SC, before their families and closest friends. Bruce Althoff (1), Annapolis, MD, a life-long friend of the groom and a Companymate at the Academy, was the best man. After a wedding trip to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, the couple will be at home during the winter months at Mount Pleasant and during the summer in GalesviUe, MD. The bride was bom and raised in London, England, obtained her BA at Pittman in London and did postgraduate work at the University of South CaroUna. She had an active career in broadcast radio and television and, curtently is President and CEO of an advertising and public relations firm.

Dutton-Welander Wedding Reception

The above photo was taken at the reception. The men had doffed their jackets as a concession to the 96 degree aftemoon.

From left to right, it shows: Marilyn Althoff, Bride Suzy, Groom Bob and Best Man Bmce.

(Curtently, 28 1st Company Classmates and spouses are planning to attend the 55th.)

Ray White (10), Kenosha, WI, stopped off to visit Nell and John (Sy) Wash, 6, at their mountain retreat called Huckleberry Hill in the heart of the redwood country in Sonoma, CA. Ray's report of the visit started off describing the drive from Highway 101. But if you want to visit the

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Wash's, the route is OBE because they are moving to Fairfield, CA, near Travis AFB. Here's the rest of Ray's report: John's vision is not improving. However, peripheral vision allows him to move around Uke one with 20/20 in both eyes.

Attitude, outlook and joviality are as they were when he and I were roommates at Sullivan School in 1942 and when cruising together as OinCs of Midshipman Detachments on NROTC Cruise in the summer of 1954. Nell was recovering/recouping from a back injury suffered in a fall some six weeks before our visit. We were treated to several horns of delightful reminiscing, plus a gourmet lunch that could have won raves on the menu of our grandson's "Rock Bottom Microbrewery" in Milwaukee.

Ray included several photos. The first, of Nell and John, taken from their deck looking West, shows the first of three ranges between their home and the Pacific.

Unfortunately, it's too dark for reproduction herein. The second, shows John sitting on the ice (Look closely, he's actually sitting on a ball.) 33 years ago when he was the CO of EDISTO (AGB-2), a Navy icebreaker, which was on her last deployment prior to her transfer to the U.S. Coast Guard. A third photo, also not included, shows the EDISTO "beset in 10-20 ft thick hummocked about 100 miles East of Greenland and about 600 miles North of Iceland. (I got chills just looking at this picture.) Ray also forwarded a copy of EDISTO'S history reporting, among other things:

Sitting on the ice In 1948, she rescued WHITEWOOD, dam-

aged by ice and grounded in a Greenland Fjord at Narsak.

This brought back some vivid and cold memories. I was there. It was midDecember with the air temperature about

zero Fahrenheit at night and a warmer 20 degrees during the day. We had deliberately run the ship aground because she was sinking. The water was coming in faster than we could pump it out. I was the OOD who had the conn when she grounded. This is the first time that I've ever seen this incident mentioned. We, in WHITEWOOD, were elated when EDISTO and HOIST, the

rescue and salvage tug she was escorting, artived to help us.

On the Friday night, before Homecoming, a few of the Annapolis locals started things off with a private dinner at the Calvert Restaurant while many other alumni were eating in King Hall. The few included: Delly and Al Bowen (10); Pris and Jim Foust (7); Phyl and Ed Goloway (3); Jean and Hal Hamberg (7); Ann and Dick Wilson (2); and Lee Zeni (3) and guest, Toula Beniash. Regretfully, the Bowens and Wilsons could not join in the fun on Saturday.

Homecoming What a game! What a finish! Winning in the last minute put everyone in a party mood at the post-game festivities. Attendees were: Marilyn and Bruce Althoff (1); "B.G." and Ash Ashley (13); Mary and Larry Baldwin (15); Carolyn and Stu Beyer (3); Pat and Chris Christensen (6); Sue and BiU Dunseath (12); Bob EUis (7); Pris and Jim Foust (7); Jeanette and Frede Froehlich (9); Phyl and Ed Goloway (3); Barbie and Chuck Griffiths (6) and their grandson, MIDN 2/C Brandon Griffiths; Jean and Hal Hamberg (7); Kathie and Wally Hankins (11); Chuck Hansmann (9) and guest, Elsie Sommer; Alice and Jack Hull (18); Jerry and Lucky Jordan (13); Al Kelley (9); Ann and Clete KenneUy (10); Bob Kephart (20) and his sister "Keppie"; Andi and Ken Petticrew (19), from Austin, TX; Virginia and Hallie Rice (15); and, Lee Zeni (3) and guest, Toula Beniash. Bob Gautier (7), San Diego, CA, was there in spirit or is it "spirits." Chuck Griffiths brought several bottles of Bob's finest vintage which he had picked up on a previous trip to the West Coast. All attendees gave a big to the Althoff's who artanged the after-game festivities under the big tent with the '46 banner conspicuously displayed.

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Chet Shaddeau, and Mase WeUs answered the call.

It would be a hopeless task to cover all the fun in individual photos, so we have one big group picture. As you may deduce, there was some ID confusion among us, so please don't feel bad if I've left somebody out. The picture, we think, shows all Classmates, wives, and widows who made the cmise, except for Jan and Hal Edwards, Pat and John Snyder, Pat and Chet Shaddeau, Ellen Marckesano, and Bob Enright. The reasons for the absences ranged from a failed make-up call, through getting lost on the elevator that goes up through the atrium to the 11th deck, to simple cases of "Word, failure to get."

Homecoming The above-photo taken at the Homecoming tent by Pat Christensen shows (left to right) Chris Christensen (6), Ash Ashley (13), Jerry Jordan, wife of Lucky Jordan (16). Jun Foust (7), and Hal Hamberg (7).

Future Events Monthly Greater Washington DC Area Luncheons on the third Friday of each month at the Army/Navy Country Club.

CaU Wils Engel (4) for information and resers'ations.

Quarterly Greater San Diego Area Luncheons, dates and locations TBD. Call Ed EUis (7) for information.

Our FIFTY FIFTH REUNION at die Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado, across the bay from San Diego, CA, 1-4 June 2000. The 55th Information Packet was mailed in June 1998. A Planning Letter wUl be mailed late in the First Quarter 1999.

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Pres: VADM John G. (Jake) Finneran, USN (Ret.) Secy: Chester H. (Chet) Shaddeau, Jr. 343 Prestonfield Lane Sevema Park, MD 21146-1512 h; 410-647-5868: f; 410-647-2453 e; stadir@erols.com Sailing, Sailing...

The great Class of '47 Caribbean Cmise is over, and a wonderful one it was. As nearly as we can calculate, there were 86 Classmates, wives and widows, plus four family and friends, in the group, aboard the Norwegian MS ENCHANTMENT OF THE SEAS.

All of them showed every sign of having a tmly great time, at St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Nassau and just "steaming as before."

I think the single most impressive thing about the whole affair was the sheer magnitude of everything! Ex-shipdrivers

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among us can appreciate that this dieselelectric drive ship's evaporators produced 300,000 gallons of fresh water daily; and even then, what with 2,000 passengers taking luxurious showers, they had to take on water at every stop! The bridge was a fully-carpeted, softly-hghted room, a bit Uke the lounge in a hotel, on which one officer and a quartermaster stood watch, surtounded by a galaxy of electroiucs, bow and stem thmsters, and radar and GPSdriven navigational aids. Nat HeUer kept them honest, though. He brought along his own handheld GPS, and checked the Captain's announced noon position daUy! Those of you who have cmised don't need to be told about the unceasing flow of good food, the merry-go-round of activities and shopping, or the original ways the casino has figured out to separate the gambler from his money, but a word of praise for the wUdly intemational (42 countries!) steward/hotel crew is appropriate. There could hardly have been a more helpful, eager, efficient gang, and we enjoyed and appreciated them all. Jan and Dick Gardiner took advantage of that group's skills to throw a cocktail party, celebrating their 50th anniversary, and the tour agency threw us another By this time, we all liked the idea so well that we threw another, just for ourselves!

Flash! News Bulletin!

Led by Dick Beane and Hal Edwards, the crew from ENCHANTMENT OF THE SEAS sailed STARS AND STRIPES in the St.Maarten

12 Metre regatta. A few crazies on the ship cheered them on with "Beat Army." STARS AND STRIPES, which won the America's Cup in 1987, won this one with the help of our '47-led crew by six seconds over Canada's FAR NORTH and two other boats. Go, Navy!

Just to make sure that business was taken care of, your Class President (and Cmise SOPA) Jake Finneran, called a meeting of the Board of Directors, and Hank Ruppel,

A final word of thanks and a BZ to Vem Dupy, who was one of the originators of the cmise and who worked many hours to make it happen, even though they couldn't join us. Next stop, San Diego, and hello, 2001!

Final Honors We note with sadness the loss of two more from our ranks. Jack Anton Horst died in Northem Califomia on 21 October.

An obituary and photo appear in Last CaU. Charles Raymond Anderson died on 6 November in San Diego. We hope to provide a full obimary when available.

And, Emmy Shively Tiffany, beloved wife of Classmate, C.C. Tiffany, died on October 28 of heart disease. The Class joins with the families in their sorrow.

We wish a happy and prosperous New Year to you all CHS

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Front row. 1 to r: Len Davis, Janet Callaway, Jan Gardiner, Norma Ruppel, Jake Finneran, Lil Finneran, Ted Cohen, Jean Syme, BiU Dillen, Jane Kinser; Second row: Ted Davis, Bo Callaway, Mickey Gokey, Mary Rae, Dick Gardiner, Hank Ruppel, Barbara Barker, Bob Barker, Delores Munnikhuysen, Saumie March, Pat March (behind palm tree!). Bud Kinser; Third row: Web Gokey, Althea Rumble Hall, Bo Heininger, Betty Heininger, Hank Munnikhuysen; Fourth row: Barbara Ann Teasley, Ann Keith, Shirley Fredricks, Mary Wilson; Fifth row: Bill Teasley, Frank Keith, Sam Pillar, Bob Fredricks, Bob Wilson; Sixth row: Thereza Fairman, Phil Fairman, Sally Geary, John Geary, Lou Marckesano, Bob Smith; Seventh row: Don Welt, Marnie Welt, Florence Smith; Eighth row: Irma Conner, Olga Heller, Nat Heller, Louise Slonim, Lyn Williams (same palm tree!); Ninth row: Pat Lenihan, Carolyn Deaton, Rosemary Enright, Chuck Slonim; Tenth row: Jerry Lenihan, Frank Deaton, Bene Appert, Ed Appert; Eleventh row: Shirley Beane, Anne Pillar, Catherine Cummings, Jack Cummings; Twelfth row: Dick Beane, Sofie Moyle, Tad Moyle; Thirteenth row: Dar Kiehl, Ethel Bouwman, Bob O'Shea, Dorothy O'Shea; Fourteenth row: Elmer Kiehl, Fred Bouwman, Bunny Sisson; Fifteenth row: Bob Tumage, John Jahant, Marion Dadisman; Sixteenth row: Les WeUs, Mase WeUs, Rick Warren, Dick Dadisman

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Sec'y; CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302 h; 703-549-8739; e; sk48moore@aol.com We are well launched into the new year, although this is written the first of December, and no Christmas presents are bought, and the Army game hasn't been played. Not being a prophet, I'll just push on. So, we will print some more fotos, some from the 50th, and give you some Class news, some not so happy.

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Going back to the 50-Year Book, Dave Carruth has some copies left, and this is the last and final notice. If you want one you need to contact him forthwith and make your request along with $20. You can make your check out to David C. Carmth.

The money will go back in the pot. 7206 Danford Lane, Springfield, VA 22152.

(703-569-1354). Dave also asks if anyone knows the whereabouts of Jack (John W.) Fallon. His copy of the Book, sent to the only address we have, Chelmsford, MA, has been returned twice.

Also, Hal Deeley provides another cortection for the Class History in the front of the 50 Year Book. Don Crawford, who died in 1984, was another Plebe who entered as a 2nd Lt USA, along with Stringfellow and Holder. Thus, at this count, three entered and gave up commissions, vice only one. Maybe you should reread that history and the similar one in the front of the June Shipmate and let me have your version. It might be fun, but keep it short.

Speaking of history, Paul Martenson sent some fotos of the 50th, and a daring sunbathing scene on board RANDOLPH (CV 15) in July 1946. You will recognize Paul, Burt Kleinman, and Bill Evans, in Ray Bans.

On 20 September, the U.S. Naval Station, Newport, RI, honored Howard Kay, who died in January 1997, and who, in 1974, became the first CO of the newly combined Naval Education and Training Center, and the Base Commander, a post he held four years. The Base ceremonial hall, site of graduation and commissioning of thousands of officers and officer candidates annually, and scene of many other gatherings throughout the year, was named "Kay HaU." The NETC includes the OCS, NAPS, Justice School, Chaplains School, Senior Petty Officer Academy, and other schools.

The Base is also the site of the Naval War College and Museum. Howard was greatly respected in Newport, not only during his tour at NETC, but especially in his "retirement" years living in Newport, as a bulldog on the school board (elected four times), and an indefatigable enemy of the powers attempting to insert casino gambling into the city. Everything he did was salted with his incisive, but kindly sense of humor (remember his two years as Salty Sam?). A plaque placed in the Hall includes a Howard Kay quote: Persevere. Don't quit. Don't waver. Nothing is really worth doing which can be done easily. The real fun in life, the real thrill, lies in accomplishing a job of lasting value which others said could not be done.

So, a distinguished naval career followed by an especially distinguished civilian career has been specially rewarded.

Publicity surtounding our 50th has shaken loose some reminiscences from our Plebes. Last month it was Len Seagren '51, on '51's experiences with the first class and Admiral Holloway [Ed. Note: See "A Child is Bom" p. 17]. This month, George Van '50, recalls Baldomero Lopez, Marine and posthumous medal-of-honor recipient, and I condense from his email: As a 22nd company Plebe, my First Classman was Wayne French, who roomed with Meyer Rose and Baldomero Lopez. Along with the other Plebes and Baldy's wives, we suffered through the year while he worked to get his eyes up to par so he could get into the Corps. He would go out into town and buy sacks of raw carrots and munch them while he was studying. He had eye charts posted around the

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room so he could test himself He used to go out on the seawall and look off into the distance and was constantiy doing eye exercises attempting to improve his vision.

Well, as you know, he made the Corps, and after his untimely death at Inchon, was subsequently awarded the CMH. Some years ago, they started putting plaques on rooms of CMH recipients. At our 40th, a Classmate, exploring Bancroft found the plaque posted outside the wrong room. Phil Ryan 'SO recentiy got me into Bancroft, and I found the room, now 4360, in the recently renovated 4th wing, and still a nice corner room with 3 1/c installed therein. No plaque. I hope it is not lost. Phil Ryan is checking to see what he can do.

Since hearing from George, I have contacted the 24th Company Officer, who has word from the 1st Lt, Bancroft, that plaques removed are on a job order for remounting. So, maybe all is well.

I have heard from Dave Stacy '73, that Tom Routledge died 2 September at home in Bellevue, KY, from complications arising from leukerrua. He adds: Tom was medically retired immediately after graduation. However, his Academy heritage is reflected in follow-on generations of his family. He has two USNA grads in the next generation of the Roufledge family and a current Midshipman of 2000. He was the first Academy grad in our family, and it remains to be seen how far along our family tree his influence will eventually be felt. His personal and professional life reflected the Academy's highest traditions of honor, integrity and leadership. He successfully fought colon cancer after graduation and, forged a highly successful career as an engineer with a new (at that time) manufacturing company in Cincinnati, and remained a pillar of strength to his entire family and church. A few years ago he was diagnosed with leukemia and fought the disease with dignity until the end. Tom is survived by his two daughters, Ann Bailey of Richmond, KY, and Beth West of Highland Heights, KY, along with their husbands and four wonderful grandchildren, his sister, Barbara Roufledge Stacy and her family.

Here is some very sad news. Bill Bacon died from cancer 15 November in Norfolk.

There was a memorial service at Our Lady of Victory Chapel at NAS, Norfolk on the 19th, a funeral service at the Fort Myer Chapel on the 25th, followed by interment in Arlington Cemetery, Both services were very well attended by Norfolk and Washington area Classmates. As you will recall. Bill was an EDO, culminating his 33-year career with a three year tour as CO of the Shipyard at Yokosuka, receiving not only kudos from the Mayor and Govemor, but also the Third Class order of the Sacred Treasurer from the emperor of Japan. After retiring, he was a consulting engineer and instmctor abroad in Belgium and Iran, as well in the US. He and Kitty did a lot of sailing in his ketch, TAKARABUNE. At the

Arlington service, Cab Davis delivered a warm remembrance of many years of close friendship among Classmates and friends, especially of the ED community. Bill leaves his wife, Kitty, three daughters, a son, and

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three grandsons. BQtty can be reached at 1365 Emory Place, Norfolk, VA 23509, (757-855-1721). I know all hands join me in expressing our most sincere condolences to Kitty and the family.

Each year the Superintendent invites the President of each of the major reunion classes to join him in reviewing the homecoming P-rade. Friday, 16 October, on Worden Field, I had the privilege of representing the 50-year Class, 1948, along with the representatives of the five-year classes from the Class of 1933, Admiral Tom Moorer '33 (who received 17 guns) to the class of 1993. P-rades remain great. The weather was impeccable. An eight-oared shell stroked in the creek, and the big sloops with their blue and gold spinnakers glided by on the Sevem. The format hasn't changed, although the grand old marches were largely replaced by hippety-hoppy new tunes. No grass was greened. The band did pass in review to Anchors Aweigh, and the Dmm and Bugle Corps to the Marines Hymn. The 1st Regiment Commander was at least six feet five with a marvelous basso bellow, and the 2nd was a tiny young lady with a loud soprano. Wonderful contrast.

Being up close as the companies passed in review, I could see that the bulk of the Mids sorely wished they were elsewhere.

Jane and I attended the '48 Homecoming dinner dance at the Boat House, on which Dudley Holstein seems to have a lease.

The crowd was a fraction of the 50th, of course, mostly area folk. It was a great party with fine music and chow. We were entertained by a group of six Mids, who popped in during dinner in black leathers and shades, and presented a show of modem non-traditional singing (to understate it). They call themselves "The Skivvs," and are part of the Glee Club.

They were a big hit with an old-fud group who were not expecting a show. It tums out Roger Carlquist had asked them to drop by if they could find the time. This group makes recmiting trips with the Glee Club, and is a smash in inner-city areas.

Jim Carrington has come up with Bill Jesse's whereabouts. Bill, who has been among the missing for these many years, has been hiding out in Colorado. He can be reached at LCOL W L. Jesse, USMC(Ret), 2376 Broadway, Grand junction, CO 81503-1477.

Jim Mellencamp has forwarded some of his better 50th fotos from his and Ginny's curtent digs in Pittsboro, NC. I still have some very good shots from various sources, and will continue to post 'em as space allows.

Jim Welsh writes from France: "Harry Donahue '49, and wife, Lois, from Anchorage, AL, and Don Elliott '50, and wife, Faye, from near San Diego, crossed a continent and an ocean to spend a week with Claude and me at our home in south central France in September. We all had a wonderful time being entertained by

generous French friends and seeing the sites. Donahue and Elliott and I were shipmates in SALEM (CA-139) in 1950-51.

The area November luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club was well attended and enjoyed the company of the 24th Company Officer, LCDR Paul Reinhart, The Company Commander, SubCommander (now called the Exec), and the Ward Room Mess President. We were updated by the Mids on what is going on at Mother Bancroft, and they answered a lot of questions about sports teams, privileges, and career selection processes. Educational for both us and for them. They again extended an invitation to lunch with them in Bancroft, although after the first of the year, The Mess Hall (King Hall) is to be overhauled, and the chow process will be complex.

Martenson, Kleinman, and Bill Evans on Randolph in July 1946

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Pres; Alfred C. Boughton III, USNR (Ret.) Sec'y; LtCol Richard H. Francis, USMC (Ret.) PO. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 h; 703-339-5275 ASec'y; CAPT Pete Swanson, USN (Ret.) e; pswanson@capaccess.org As you read this, we are in the middle of the Dark Ages: mid-February, long nights.

Academy places normally are cold and wet, as are the spirits. Ah, what memories of when we were Mids. But, to brighten up things as we started the column, a good postcard artived from a traveling Class cortespondent, Mac Adams, who was in Italy at the time. Mac wrote: Returning to Tuscany on the 50th anniversary of our First Class Cmise (I was on COLUMBUS). We have two weeks at Monies and then on to the best remembered places in Alsace and Mosel. We wiU meet Helen and Slim Somerville next week.

Arreviderci, whatever, Mac and Ann. Maybe we'll hear more about this trip laterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;stay tuned.

It was a merry crew that assembled on 13 October, at The Orleans House in Rosslyn, VA. More accurately, they were a salty bunch as in witty, piquant, or sharp; not coarse. Here's who were at the eatery: Jack Benoit, Wesley Brown, Bob Coontz, Duke Francis, Fred Grabowsky, Bill Guthrie, Charley Haskell, Walter Helbig, CMC Jones, Pete Klein, Graham Leonard, Andy Nelson, Paul Riegert, Frank Sherman, Pete Swanson, and Barkley Wood. Several conversations were going at once. We discemed that Pooley and Peg Wood had taken a cmise from Anchorage, AL, to Vancouver, BC, last August. They enjoyed it immensely and had a wonderful time.

Andy Nelson admitted that he was alive and healthy; and he looked it. Several Classmates recalled bumper-stickers they'd seen while traveling. Here are a couple of examples: "Beer...it's not just for breakfast anymore!" or "A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle."

The November's luncheon, on 10 November, for the Washington metro area folks also was a real winner; almost two dozen denizens attended. It also coincided with the Marine Corps Birthday, a celebration of our honored compatriots in the Navy/Marine Corps team. To enhance the luncheon, Fred Grabowsky brought a cake Laila had baked, but that he'd decorated himself, to honor the occasion. It was damed good, even looked like a cake, and he let us keep the paper plates on which the cake was dispensed. Attending this early November conclave were: Bill Bryan, Luke Capone, Ken Cart, Bob Coontz, Ralph Ghormley, Fred Grabowsky, Charlie Haskell, Walter Helbig, CMC Jones, Pete Klein, Jim McVoy, Ed Messere, Andy Nelson, Paul Reigert, Gene Reiher, Taylor

Rigsbee, Frank Sherman, Slim Somervtlk, Pete Swanson, and Barkley Wood.

Helen and Slim Somerville had returned from their trip to Italy and Slim thought Mac Adams would provide a write-up of their travels. Class Executive Director Barkley Wood gave an update on the 50th Reunion plans and concerns. The conversations were many and varied and the jokes flew. Most will not be repeated here, although there was one with an interesting question: A man makes a suggestion to his wife, "Honey, what do you say that tonight we change positions?" His wife responds with, "Yes, I would really like that. Tonight, you stand by the ironing board and I'll lay on the couch and watch TV." Then, Luke Capone reported on his recent trip to the Tidewater area where he and Charlotte mingled with Classmates for whom he tinkled the ivories into the late hours in his matchless style. In fact, Don Trueblood had sent us a letter about Luke's visit in which he said: Several members of the Class and wives got together, on 4 November, for dinner at the Harbor Club in Norfolk. The club is on the top floor of the NationsBank building and affords a spectacular view of the Norfolk harbor. A great evening was enjoyed

by Charlotte and Luke Capone, Margaret and Don Dahlman, Kay and Bill Dotson, Rowena and Pete Fullinwider, Fran and Jack Huenerberg, Sue and Gerry Jones, Alyce and Tom Parsons, Joanne and Arch Rocs, Karl Thiele '48, Audrey Kufahl, Boo and Malcom Thiele, Catharine and Harry Train, Lou and Red Tolbert, and Cecile and Don Trueblood. The Capones were visiting Male and Boo Thiele who introduced them to each other about fifty or so years ago; Boo and Charlotte went to high school in Baltimore together.

A later note from Luke, written in midNovember, said: Charlotte and I just got back from visiting with our son and his family in Greensboro, NC. Skip is the legal counsel for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and is in the office of the Chancellor there. He is also a CDR, in the U.S. Naval Reserve (JAG) and has his private pilot's license (instructor qualified). Skip took me up for an airplane ride on Sunday, and he even let me drive! 1 want you to know (since you're a Naval Aviator) that it was huge fun, and I didn't break anything! I could even get to like that more than driving destroyers!

Our '98 Homecoming was mostly a delightful event, at least as far as the football game was concerned. Steve Krause gave us the following account; Some eighteen Classmates and spouses celebrated Navy's very exciting (skin of our teeth) win over Colgate with our usual other-than-five-year Homecoming Party with the Classes of '50 and '51. The unusual feature, since the Bay Ridge Inn is no more, was that the party was held at the new Annapolis Elks Lodge. The food was no better than at Bay Ridge Inn (perhaps worse) but the room was nice, the music was clearly from our vintage, and the camaraderie was great. In spite of the direc-

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tions on the flyer, everyone eventually found the Elks Lodge and from all indications every one had a good time. .Attendees included Ro and John Barrow. Rose Marie and Jack Benoit. Bette and Reynolds Beckwith. Kay and Bill Dotson. Sall\ and Duke Francis. SaU\ and Ralph Ghormley.

Betty and Bill Guthrie. Dolores and Charlie Haskell. Dornell and Tom Kilcline. Bev and Jack Koach. Ginny and Phil Koehler. Rita and Steve Krause. Marty and Bill Read. Joan and Gene Shine.

Cauda and Bob Smith. Ursula and Voss Vosseler. Helen and Richard Wolford, and Peggy and Barkley Wood.

The Class Executive Committee has been working to make our 50th a wiimer. Here, we have a picture of some of the committee and visitors. Paul Laric and Dave Sprague. who came down from New York to work on some an work for the 50th and to take a tour of the "'new"" 8th Wing of Bancroft Hall. The totir of the new wing was given by CAPT Bradford McDonald "77. Sixth Battalion Officer, son of Mickey McDonald. The line up in the picture is, Chet Davis. Gene Shine. Brad McDonald "77. Mickey McDonald. Jack Venable, Keatinge Keays. Paul Laric. and Dave Sprague.

That reminds us. When you read this, a second major maihng conceming our 50th Reunion w ill have been received, probably in mid-November. In it w as a bunch of good information including who had signed up so far. We have eight months to go before the Reunion and we ha\e business that we hope wiU be concluded by that time: namely, the funding of '49 House.

days. This is a Utde game between us and the Lord. Our life is so easy these days, almost without challenge. So. I feel that he sends this Uttie pier chaUenge periodically as a test. We passed the test three years ago when Hurricane Opal destroyed the pier; we'U pass again. We lost power for almost three days, so most of the goodies in the freezer were lost. Next time. we"U have a generator for emergency power. But, this is all part of living here. We made the choice knowing all this, and we love it.

Proud grandfather. Bob Salomon, dropped us a short note to say: My granddaughter. LeeLee Sobieski, has a major role in ""A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries," which has just been released. My Many of us watched with great apprehendaughter-in-law. E.G. DaUy. is the voice of sion as Hurricane Georges came into the Tommy in ""Rug Rats,"" which is on TV, as Gulf of Mexico and ominously headed weU as a soon to be released movie. She is toward either New Orleans or farther east, also the voice of Babe in "Babe, Pig in the maybe to Pensacola. Roger Boh City" which wiU also be released in November "98. (oldboh@juno.com) hves in Pensacola and Harry Donahue sent us a chpping from he sent us this email: Thanks so much for your thoughtful mesa French newspaper covering a visit he had sage of concem. We are dry and weU and in Clennont-Fertand. France, with Jim getting back to normal. No damage to our Welsh '48, and Don EUiott '50: house, but the storm took our pier My wife, Lois, and I went with Faye and away...again. That's not aU bad though. Fve Don EUiott to visit Claude and Jim Welsh now rescued 17 ten-foot pieces of the 23 in CrandeUes. France. We were shipmates pieces that were tom away. When I get evon S.\LE.M (CA139); Jim and I from "49-'51; erything together, and buy the needed lumand Don from '50-'51. In 1957. Jim began ber and accessories. I \^iU put out a coma career in the U.S. Foreign Service. After mand performance call to my three boys in retirement, he settied in France (CrandeUes Tampa and they wiU join me for a big pier in the Auvergne). He is married to a party. This time, even Boo Boo (the girl), Frenchwoman (former school principal). wants to come help with her pink-handled We had a great time. The regional newspatools. Last time, we rebuilt the pier in three per carried a story on us. As we read the days. I think we can do it again in three article, it was about a reunion of the three who were shipmates on S.ALE.M. assigned to the 6th Fleet almost 50 years ago. In part, the article read; "'Three officers of the U.S. Navy throw out the anchor at CrandeUes. They are graduates of the Naval Academy at Annapolis. MD. Harry Donahue and Donald EUiott together with James Welsh have their first reunion in 50 years. 'Three Americans at CrandeUes." like a scenario for a Hollywood production."" The article went on to state that, "A love of navigation, the sweettess of the Mediterranean, and defense of the Star Spangled Baimer combine for all three exceptional destinies.

Three Americans who retumed for the first time a half century later at CrandeUes. with full hearts, with one among them. James Welsh, who came to Uve there in 1980...""

Anyway, it was quite a wTite-up and Harrywas good enough to send in this picture taken in front of the fireplace in die family 1 to r: Chet Davis. Gene Shine. Brad McDonald "'â&#x20AC;˘'. Micke\ McDonald. Jack Venable. Keatinge Keayes. Paul Laric. room of Jim Welsh"s home at CrandeUes. and Dave Sprague Faithful Tidewater correspondent. Tom Parsons, sent this information; Remember, the deadhne for the final receipts of all the pledges is December 1999. Even better, if you possibly can. try to send all }our pledged amounts so that they are received prior to our October 1999 50th Homecoming. Please be sure to make out your remaining pledges to the ""USNA Alumni .Association" marked for the "49 House Fund: mail them to the Alumni Association, attention Bob Hofford '61.

Furthermore, if you are able to add to whatever you'\'e already pledged or donated, please do it. Tmly. "49 House is a winner and we all should be proud of making it happen.

By the time these marvelous snaps of â&#x20AC;˘49ers being athletic and attending a base-

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1 to r: Dahlman. Roos. Kelly, Train, Thiele. Trueblood. Parsons, Tolbert, and McGee

1 to r: Train (calmly seated), Thiele, Tmeblood, Parsons, Tolbert, Magee

ball game featuring our own Norfolk Tides makes it to Shipmate, spring training 1999 will be upon us.

Notice the guest sitting between Arch Roos and Harry Train. He is Joe Kelly and he's Arch's landlord. Joe was a seaman aboard an LST in WWII. He was impressed, when informed, that Harry was a retired 4 star type. Ever quick to see an opportunity.

Arch requested a reduction in his monthly office rental payments. What a guy! Continuing with the baseball game, we had another exciting moment; either a home mn has occurred or that cute usherette whisked by.

Hurricane Bonnie is now history, along with several others that have been near misses to our area in recent years. The TV accounts of storm activity energizes old friends, relatives, even children to call and check on one's health. But, Bonnie knocked out the power for two plus days at the beach.

Now, that's a bummer! '49ers can brave hurricanes, but without ice?!

From Gene Shine came the following letter which speaks for itself:

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On the bright, sunny, Friday moming of 16 October, Dick Whiteside was inumed at the Naval Academy Columbarium. Many Classmates, family, and friends gathered to honor Dick on this solemn occasion. A squad of impressive U.S. Marines, under the direction of a Marine sergeant, fired the traditional three rifle volleys. This was followed by the playing of 'Taps' by a Navy chief petty officer. The presence of these enlisted ratings gave further tribute to Dick's pride in his Navy enlisted service.

Thanks to Patricia Taylor of the Academy's Chaplain Office, and to Naval Academy Chaplain, LCDR Diane Meehan, who gave the invocation, this testimonial to Dick was truly memorable. Dick's wife, Betty, had delayed Dick's inurnment so that Dick's niche in the Columbarium would be in the top level where there was a better view of the beautiful Dorsey Creek, which flows alongside the Columbarium. She then realized that, since Dick was a true submariner, maybe the delay hadn't really been needed. At the end of the ceremony, all gathered sang 'The Navy Hymn.' Two Marines carefully placed the um contain-

ing Dick's ashes in the chosen uiche. .â&#x20AC;˘ ':.urn was covered by a beautifully embroidered blue cover. At Betty's request, a small, brass ball marker that had been used

by Dick in his golfing days was placed on the blue cover over Dick's urn. The marker read, 'Here lies Dick.'

We were delighted to receive a copy of the book Randlett (Tex) Lawrence put together for the Navy's 50th Anniversary of the 1948 Army/Navy Football game. The festivities were held in mid-September in Annapolis and, from the reports we heard, it was a grand yet nostalgic success.

Randlett did a beautiful job on his book; it was a work of pride and love of Navy football. It is chock full of Navy footbaU lore, team pictures, and action shots of great moments in the sport back then.

Among other features are biographical indices of the '49, '50, ' 5 1 , and '52 Navy football players. A review of the Navy football program during the WWII years was exceptionally interesting. Randlett oversaw this big project, mostly on his own, but with help from just a few good men. He had big input from Phil Ryan '50 and Dick Agnew did most of the proofing.

Navy football aficionados may be able to get their own copy of this almost 200 page creation if they contact Randlett at 619225-0870. At our suggested price of $20, it's a steal.

Here is a short update e: from William G. "BiU" Read (ChivobiU@aol.com) down Florida way: Received your Class email in good shape...that's some address list! Glad to see you had the screen name "chivobillÂŽ aol.com." The "Chivo" came from three terrific years on SS-341, out of Key West back in the early '50s. Pretty primitive down there in those days. Wish we could relive them as a matter of fact. We just took delivery on a new boat, a little Wellcraft 30' sport cruiser...named "'49er." We're in Bonita Springs, FL, at the Bonita Bay Club (only 90 holes of golf) between Naples and Ft. Myers. Great spot.

Otto Krueger, our Class' reverse snowbird (north in the Winter, south in the Spring), dropped us some informative letters conceming the Lemoore Vietnam Aviators Reunion. By blending them, here is his message: ...The first Reunion, for anyone and everyone stationed at Lemoore during the 10year period of the war, was held in '95.

There were big turnouts then, and again this time in '98. We had a chance to visit with a lot of folks not seen for years. It makes the swift passing of our allotted time more readily apparent when we realize how many years have slipped past. It's now well over thirty years since we last saw many of the chaps and their gals with whom we were so intimately associated and with whom we shared the indelible experiences of that time. The only three '49ers at the Reunion were 'Shoes' Schaufelberger, Jack Wynn, and me. I don't recall how many Classmates actually passed through Lemoore, even though it was the center of the Navy's light attack community throughout the Vietnam

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War. ...the Lemoore .Aviators Vietnam Reunion, was more correctiy held in "VisaUa, 'cause Lemoore still isn't big enough to have accommodations for the numbers they anticipated. Don"t know how many tumed out. but I understand there were about 7800 people, about the same as the first one three years ago. in "95. .As is to be expected, with that number of folks, who were spread out over the ten-year period of the Viemam war. there were many who were either on the other end of the deployment cycle, followed on afterwards, etc. So, there were many that one didn"t know ....including chaps who I ""knew"" because they were counterparts and I felt that I knew, but had never met in person. And. the reverse was also tme. Guys who knew me. or of me. although we hadnt e\ er met. We made new friends and were happy to see the old ones!

Jim Linder didn't make it, but of course, he was an east coast saUor. and Lemoore wasn"t home base. Nor did Jim Holloway...though I did enjoy a good visit with him when in DC last January. 1 don't believe there were any other ENTERPRISE people there, except for some of the A-4 types from VA-94 and 93. Several of the guys from VA-94 (my squadron) made it, including Jack Wynn, who was my XO and relieved me in the faU of "66. following the ENTERPRISE deployment. Al 'S-i-14' Shoes, was one of those who I never saw at Lemoore. Always on opposite sides of the ocean, or such. Of coiu^e. there were a lot of people who had been assigned to VA125. the A-4 RAG throughout the time untU in "69-"70 when the transition to A-7s took place. When I was CO of VA-125, in "68-" 69. the term ""squadron"" was a bit of a misnomer, since a normal A-4 outfit had about 14 planes, 25 officers and 125-150 white hats. The only carrier to ever deploy with four A-4 squadrons aboard(56 A^s) was E.NTERPRISE in "65-"66, when you and I were on board. In comparison, when I had VA-125. there were 125 instructor pilots, about 200 replacement pilots, some 30-40 ground officers and 1600 enlisted, including about 300-400 in training to go to fleet outfits. And I 'owned' about 200-250 A^s, depending on when one counted them.

Some "squadron"...about the size of two airwings! As a result, there were chaps who had been with me in VA-125. and were at the reunion, who I didn't know, much to my chagrin...but understandable. I guess, given the circumstances of the time. All other functions were enjoyable, including two first-rate dinners/banquets. Great tales were told, with slight exaggerations, only proving that the older we get, the better we were! Lots of laughs, at the sometimes hysterical antics and events that occurred then, and now seem even more so.

NAS Lemoore (administration area/housing) is changing for the better with lots of new facilities being added to upgrade enUsted housing, new hospital, training facilities to accommodate the new FA-18 E/ Fs...etc. But, as of now, the operations end of the place is depressing to say the least! I won't go into a long harangue, but the effects of the last several years are indeed apparent., .especially as compared to what we saw just three years ago. A disturbing and sad situation. And. the effects on morale are readily apparent...sort of like the

statement, "...we don"t have a morale problem, we don"t have morale!" The view from the perspective of the poUcy-makers and the order-givers is quite a lot different and far-removed from that seen by the ordertakers at the dirty end of the stick! (The Navy refers to them as the ""Tip of the Spear!") WiU there be another Reunion? If so. when? Those questions have yet to be answered. It takes a lot of work for the folks who put it aU together They did a great job. and can we expect the same ones to do so a third time? Then, there is the question of, ""Do I really want to see what"s happened?

Or just leave it, and keep the memories of how it was?""

The enclosed photo, while not exhibit caliber, nevertheless does serve to affirm that we are stiU upright and taking nomishment! Sorry we didn"t get pictures of the ladies, Ginia. Martha, and Johanna, to include. They would have improved the view!

be a recognized expert in a given arts discipline, must be able to demonstrate a history of involvement in arts management, and must be dedicated to the highest professional arts standards." I was nominated for this prestigious honor by feUov\- artists in recognition for my work both as an artist and manager of art programs. My works have been acquired by museums as weU as public and private collections. Also. I previously served on the National Endowment for the Arts Grant Review Panel, and have been featured in articles in The Washington Post and Dallas Moming News among other pubUcations. Linda and I wUl see y'aU at the 50th!

From Mississippi, we received this picture and quick note from BiU King, who only said. "Liz and I had a marvelous three week visit to England in October. Here is a photo of me in York. Beat Army! Bill.

IB!

1 to r: Al "Shoes" Schaufelberger. Jack Wyim. and Otto Krueger Winter is fast approaching and new skis are waiting...heading to Aspen/Snowmass the first week of December, and to Big Sky. MT, in January. Intervening time will be divided between Madison and our Uttie ski house in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Later trips are stiU not decided, but we're working on it! Looking forward to being together next fall at the 50th! A big "Attaboy"" to you and all the others who are doing the work and planning for the rest of us!

From cyberspace came this e; from Bill Shanhouse (shanhouse@igg-tx.net); Subject; C"mon down! Yes, we"re finaUy in our new digs at Del Webb's Sun City Georgetown, TX. and it's fabulous! We do miss Angel Fire. NM, where many of our Classmates came to visit and ski with us. but Sun City is warm. fun. exciting and has all the desired recreational, health and entertainment faciUties. And, we can provide lodging, food and drink for all visiting Classmates.

Lastiy. I have recentiy been notified by the Texas Commission on the Arts that I was 'selected from a large field of nominations' to serve on their Visual Arts/Architecture Advisory Panel. In this capacity. I will be responsible for reviewing grant applications submitted to the Commission for funding. Among the criteria considered by the Commission for this honor are 'must

BUI King So. good Classmates, that winds it up for this column. For your information, we checked the computer to evaluate our capability in producing a readable column.

According to our analysis software, we have written to the level of the eighth grade according to the Flesch-Kincaid standard. It goes on to say. ""Most readers can easily understand sentences of this length (15.7 word average per sentence)." Good luck.

Anyway, eight months to go until the Grand 50th! Take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Spring is on the way. we promise. Get your reservations in for the big event and conclude your pledges to the '49 House. And. while you wait for spring and St. Patty's Day, don't ever, ever forget this forever tmth: Nothing Can Be Finer Than To Be A '49er\ RHF & PSS

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Regular Membership: 49% Life Membership: 22%

Pres: RADM Roy Snyder, USN (Ret.) Secy; CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret) 499 SkyhiU Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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Pres; Lee Doggett 1600 Stonebridge Road Alexandia, VA 22304-1037 h; 703-751-5067; e; leedoggett@aol.com 1:703-461-3639 Vice Pres; John Redfield e; jmredf@aol.com; f; 703-426-9358 Sec'y; Jack Grace Corr Sec'y: Sam Ginder 4004 Rickover Road Silver Spring, MD 20902-2331 h; 301-942-4397; e; samginder@aol.com f: 301-949-0588 Filthy, stinking rich...two out of three ain't all bad.'

Random Thoughts In August, I had the sad experience of attending Frank Grandfield's funeral services, at the Academy. Frank and I go back a long, long way.. .back to the very beginning of our USNA experience. Frank, Harry Heneberger and I were roommates at Columbian Preparatory School.

At Columbian, we spent nine long months taking endless exams to leam to handle academic pressure, repairing the many oversights in our high school education, and leaming things we didn"t master the first time, or just plain let slip away. These, according to Mr. Goulsby, our headmaster, were fatal academic flaws. Surely, we would fail the Naval Academy entrance exams if we didn't correct our slovenly intellectual habits and be more diligent in our studies.

Harry found something Dickensian about Mr. Goulsby, both in habit and in Mr. Goulsby's dark, Victorian appearance. How could anybody named Goulsby have a happy face? Harry was fond of saying, "Everybody should have a headmaster named Goulsby," with the 'Goul' in Goulsby drawn out and intoned in a resonant, sepulchral voice.

During Frank's funeral mass at the Chapel, John Donne kept intruding on my consciousness.

Mr. Goulsby insisted we leam John Donne's The Tolling Bell, because it might be on the English lit part of the USNA entrance exam.

"No man is an island, entire of itself..." I couldn't remember what followed. When I got home, I looked up the rest, "...every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friends or of thine own were; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind..."

In the eulogy, given by Frank's son CAPT Phillip Grandfield, USN, Phil said, "My father was not a wealthy man, but he was a good man."

That's tme Phil, but.. .Frank was not only a good man, he was also a very wealthy man.

Perhaps not in terms of expensive toys like fancy cars, boats, a house far too big, or other icons of conspicuous consumption so valued by our society, as the trappings of success. Frank was wealthy in terms of those things that don't mst, rot, and decay. He was rich beyond measure in the scale of a family and friends who respected and loved him. Frank found his wealth in a life well lived.

It's always hard to lose a Classmate, particularly one with whom you have close ties that go back so many years. And for those we've

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lost touch with and haven't seen in ages, their loss diminishes each of us too, "...and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."

Let me lighten up a bit. I don't know about you, but I have a heavy Jones for bumper stickers. 1 never fail to read them and record the pick of the litter. For me, bumper stickers are the sauce piquant of Americana in the last decade of the 20th century. Yesterday, the car in front of me displayed on the left bumper, "My kid was inmate of the month." The equally proud proclamation on the right side was, "1 don't speak English only." That prompted me to look into my bumper sticker file when I got home.

There 1 found such little gems as; "I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol;" "Drink 'til she's cute, stop before the wedding;" "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." These, plus that classic, "If everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane."

It's time to smile gents. Life doesn't have to be that serious.

Now I'm going to tum the column over to our president, Lee Doggett, for several items he wants to discuss with you.

President's Corner I'm just going to include a copy of some brief remarks 1 made at the dedication of 17 seats in the Alumni Hall on Homecoming weekend.

I think the memorial chairs and the occasion should be the focus of the brief ceremony today.

Very few words are necessary. Our purpose in coming here today, is to dedicate from the Class of 1951, 17 memorial chairs, in honor of 17 of our Classmates. What we are recognizing today by choosing these particular 17 Classmates, is the sacrifice they made on behalf of our Class, the Naval Academy, the U.S. Navy and the United States of America. Twelve of the seats were named for Classmates who made the ultimate sacrifice. They were killed in action. Their names are: William John Bell, Edward Shuldon Guthrie, Jr., James Moss Larimore, William Richardson Phillips, Morris Fredric Reisinger, Robert Adam Renneman, Peter Woodbury Sherman, Jerome Carroll Stuart, Earl Lester Valentine, Jr., Richard Ambrose Welsh, III, Clyde Ray Welsh and Donald Eliott Westbrook. Five of the seats are named for Classmates who made, to those of us here, an almost unfathomable sacrifice. They were prisoners of war. Their names are: Allen Colby Brady, Robert Byron Fuller, Charles Rogers Gillespie, Jr., William Porter Lawrence and James Patrick Mehl.

I then introduced Chaplain Bill Petruska, who made some appropriate remarks. There were approximately thirty of us present. The dedicated seats were identified by engraved plaques, inscribed certificates, and for the ceremony, blue and gold ribbons. USNA will send certificates to the next of kin and the surviving POWs themselves.

New subject; the Class of 1951 Fifty Year Book Committee reported to me that, as of early November, we have received only 120 retumed questionnaires. At present, it looks as if the interest level has not reached a mandate, which is critically needed, if we are to accomplish the major task of having a quality book to celebrate our Fiftieth Year. We have approximately 652 good addresses of Classmates and widows; so, after three months we expected half of the questionnaires, at least 300, would be retumed.

We believe you still want the book and continue to move ahead. The book committee will initiate negotiations with Jostens (the people who made our rings) to publish the 50 Year Book by the end of November. Jostens requires approximately two years notice to undertake the support services for our book preparation project, and to

put the book into their printing schedule. If we don't get a satisfactory response with the questionnaires, we'll terminate the publication effort. So, if you wish to have a 50 Year Book, please send in your questionnaire ASAP. If you don't have a photograph, send the completed forms now and the photo later. We have an individual file folder for each of you. We'll do the collecting... you do the submitting. Best wishes. Lee Thanks Lee. Let me add to that. If the dog ate your questionnaire, ask John Redfield for another; and soon!

The Gallery of Ships Guy Shaffer dropped me a note that I will pass on to you. Guy writes; I think we all are aware that the Class of '51 Gallery of Ships has been a big hit since our Classmate Tony Thorne led the effort for its establishment. I wonder though, how many know the details of the gallery's recognition in newspapers, magazines, books, and on television.

A number of national and international publications have recognized the ship gallery in the seven years since it formally opened. For example, the ship gallery is the subject of four newspaper articles, seven magazine articles, and six books, either published or in the final stages before publication. Scholars delivered two papers featuring the gallery at conferences in Greenwich, England, and the United States. Two radio interviews featured the gallery, and recently a Canadian cable network program entitled "That's Boating," gave it prominence in a feature airing in November 1998. The model collection appears in a German catalog Shrijfahart und Kunst aus den USA und Achtung Torpedo Loss published in Hamburg. The list of articles and other media reports covering the Gallery of Ships now runs to two and a half typewritten pages.

In addition to these focused appearances, the ship gallery gets prominent mention in a number of travel articles. Magazine articles about Annapolis frequently recommend the Gallery of Ships as a tourist must see. The Anne Arundel Visitors Bureau, American Automobile Association and other travel organizations publish travel guides and tourist reference material that recommends the gallery to visitors. I'm sure you'll agree this is a very impressive record.

Recognition by the public is an important bench mark for measuring the success of the Gallery of Ships. Public recognition is a tangible measure of the credit the Gallery brings to our Class, the Naval Academy and the Navy as a whole. Each visitor to the Naval Academy and the Gallery takes home a greater understanding of the rich tradition of which we all are a part.

The result is a stronger support for our Navy.

Besides public relations, the Class of '51 Gallery of Ships supports another very important mission. It was, and is, intended to be a teaching adjunct to the Naval Academy academic program.

Each summer entering Midshipmen tour the gallery as part of their Plebe Summer indoctrination. The history department also uses the gallery as part of its course, American Naval Heritage, and the ships were the subject of a number of term papers prepared for an upper level class on Warfare in the Age of Sail. This academic contribution certainly is of equal importance to the public relations benefits of the gallery.

At our request, a current bibliography of citations regarding the '51 Gallery of Ships is now available. If you wish further information on these citations for yourself or for history minded children or grandchildren, you can obtain a copy from Major Grant Walker, c/o U.S. Naval Academy Museum, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402.

Thanks Guy. That's an important input. Once again, thank you Tony for having the vision to see the Gallery of Ships for what it could be and the commitment to make it happen. Bravo Zulu to you old sport.

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News From the 16th Company Larissa Salazar, the 16th Company Ops Officer, sends the following news from our 16th Company messmates; The semester seems to have flown by and as always around this time of the year Midshipmen daydream of friends and family, turkey dinner, and best of all, sleeping in on a weekday. These last few months passed quickly for the Brigade and the 16th Company. Now, with the holidays just over the horizon, good things are coming into view.

16th Co. is involved in a variety of activities both within and outside the Academy walls. Every year, we have the opportunity to share the fun of Halloween with the children of Annapolis in the Haunted House and Trick or Treat Booths set up in Bancroft Hall. This year, about 20 Midshipmen from our Company volunteered to take part in these events.

24 October was "Make a Difference Day" for the 16th Company. We organized a community service project to work at Pinewoods Retirement Home, where we spent part of the moming helping the residents with the tasks they have difficulty doing, such as cleaning windows and moving fumiture. Afterwards, we all gathered to socialize while some Midshipmen entertained in an informal talent show. The 16th Company is a talented and cultured group. We have pianists, guitarists, violinists, singers, and even magicians, who showed off their talents and brought smiles to everyone's faces. Star Search, here we come.

Since we are on the subject of abUities and talents, 16th Co. is proud to be the home of the 1998 Fall Season Brigade Champion Intramural Basketball Team. Although intramural sports don't get much attention, it's important to recognize our team's hard work in bringing the trophy to 16th Company. This championship moved us up in the color point competition.

On behalf of the 16th Company, I'd like to thank the Class of 1951 for their generous donation towards the improvement of our wardroom.

The wardroom plays a cracial role in the Company. It serves not only as a welcome refuge from the stress of life at the Academy, but it is also a valuable place to hold meetings, training sessions, and lectures. We take tremendous pride in our wardroom and greatly appreciate your help to improve it.

Thanks Larissa. It's always great to hear from our Mids on what's going on in Mother B. It rekindles long ago memories. We all get a bit misty thinking about exams, the Dark Ages, extra duty, and all those other things dear to our hearts. Re: the wardroom improvements Larissa mentions, in September, our '51 board of directors voted to provide $3,600 to replace the worn out fumiture in the 16th Company wardroom. The fumiture we replaced looked like something out of a 'rooms by the half hour' Guadalajara motel.

I might add to Larissa's input that the 16th Company Mids recentiy invited 20 of us to lunch in King Hall, followed by golf in the rain. We capped the aftemoon with beer and sea stories at the USNA Officer's Club. It was a great aftemoon! Don Richitt, Jack Wales, John Stader, and Wake Stornetta upheld our Class honor in 18 holes of very soggy golf on the USNA course. I can't imagine it was much fun playing in that mess, but in such a test of manhood, who was to cry out for quarter?

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Actually, I think the stakes of the game were for us to replace the fumiture in the 16th Company wardroom if our golf champions lost on the field of battle.

A Sea Story Danny Marangiello sent in two great sea stories, one of which I shall share with you now.

The other, I'll send to Guy Shaffer for the next column. Danny's sea story; During our First Class year, my "wife," Art Casale, and I won the draw to live in the corner room on the terrace deck of the second wing, facing Tecumseh Court. If you remember, that was prime real estate. Shortly after VADM Harry Hill relieved RADM James (Whiskey Jim) Holloway as Supe, he brought the ship's bell from 'BIG E ' to be a Brigade morale booster As the announcement of a football victory over Army, ADM Hill thought the loud ring from the ENTERPRISE bell would be far better than the dull bong of the Perry bell from Japan. So, he parked the BIG E bell in Tecumseh Court, smack in front of the Indian Chief Such a strategic placement, our new Supe thought, would raise our spirits to beat Army, something we were having a tough time doing back in those days. Mids being Mids, they couldn't resist hitting the clapper on the way to and from classes. That was a no-no for ADM Hill so, the admiral issued the edict that nobody was to ring the BIG E bell. Itsringingwas to be saved until we beat Army.

One fine evening. Art tied a long piece of tediously spliced laundry bag string to the clapper and ran it through the terrace deck window at the end of the second wing corridor. After taps, with everyone tumed in, Art sneaked out of our room and stealthily took the end of the string hanging through the terrace deck window. With great care, he slowly and gently started pulling the string and paying it out, swinging the bell clapper back and forth in an increasing arc until at last the bell rang out in the night.

As luck would have it, Capt Judy, USMC, had the duty that evening and was lurking in the second wing up on the fourth deck waiting to catch some hapless Mid violating a regulation. The ladder from the fourth deck came alive to the beat of feet rapidly descending to catch the miscreant who had the effrontery to ring the admiral's bell.

With one last, strong jerk. Art broke the string and threw the bitter-end onto the terrace before closing the window, hurrying back to our room, and diving into his rack. We could hear Capt Judy, sword jangling, as he ran outside trying to find the evil-doer. Finding nobody outside, he came into our room to ask if we had seen anyone ringing the bell. Art feigned sleep with his pillow over his head to muffle his rapid breathing, and maybe stifle laughter. I replied, "No Sir, I didn't see anyone ringing the bell." That was technically correct because 1 had remained in bed the entire time and didn' t see anybodyringingthe bell. Capt Judy then left and went across the hall to interrogate Bryan (Beaker) Compton, who also saw nothing. And "Slick Willie" thinks he's smooth!

Great sea story Danny! If you guys had been caught you could have pleaded there was no controlling authority. After all, there was nothing specifically in the USNA regs about ringing the BIG E bell after taps. One must speak with great precision in these matters.

By the way, keep sending in sea stories from our Midshipmen days. There is nothing like a sea story to help us relive that long-gone time when failing to shine the heels of your shoes could get you into deep kimche. Life was young, we were immortal, the world was our oyster, and the likes of Capt Judy and LCDR John DeLargy dedicated themselves to disabuse us of our inflated selfimportance. They were always lurking in the shadows armed with Plebe messengers and Form 2s to remind us that we were no-account punks unworthy of attending their school.

From the Mail Bag Jim Winnefeld sent me a memo about bringing the Class up-to-date on the museum projects we have undertaken and the status of associated fund-raising. In net, Jim reports we are joining with other partner classes for two major projects. First, to fund an interim modernization of the back gallery on the main deck of the Preble Hall museum. Second, to lay the groundwork for moving our '51 Gallery of Ships from the basement location to a more prominent position on the main deck when fullscale museum modernization begins around 2006.1 am posting Jim's memo on our homepage (see the homepage address at the top of this column). It's good dope; so, take a look at our homepage and review Jim's report. If you have any questions, contact Jim at his email address: jwinnefeld@aol.com . He will be happy to respond.

Bill Thompson sent me an email to report that Peggy and Al Maclnnis joined Bill and Lee in a golfing weekend. No report of big winners and losers; so, I guess everyone broke even. Bill also wrote that he was having trouble signing onto our '51 homepage. You aren't the only one, BiU. I think the Skinny Department maintains our homepage... nothing is ever easy. Our homepage address is at the top of this column and will stay posted there as a constant reminder. Try it. If you still have problems logging on, email me at; samginder@aol.com. We'll work it out.

Pappy Sears called from Honolulu to report that he is now a grandfather. The scion to the Sears fortune was christened. Glen Richard Sears III, after his father, CDR Glen R. Sears U '82, and of course Pappy. Pappy is already working on getting "GR The Third" an appointment to USNA. Robin McGlohn just took and passed his FCC license for the Technician Plus rating. He'll have a station at home and a mobile set-up in his car for VHF/UHF use. Any of you amateur radio hacks who want to tune in on Robin's frequency, his caU sign is KF6SRI. Robin, in your car too?

Joe Grace standing fo'c'stle watch on HM BARK ENDEAVOUR

Joe Grace (that's H.J. the Naval Aviator, not J.J. the Marine) reports he is alive and well in Bath, ME. He recentiy signed on HM BARK ENDEAVOUR as a volunteer guide when ENDEAVOUR spent ten days in Bath this summer.

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ENDEAVOUR is an Australian-built replica of Captain Cook's ship that is now on her way to die West Coast. You West Coast sailors, keep a weather eye open for her. Joe says she's worth a visit.

When die pack ice gets thick in Bath, Joe and Joanie spend winters in Pensacola, on Perdido Key, just across Big Lagoon from Patty and Fang Liberato. Joe says the Naval Aviation Museum is superb and a must see for us all. He also reports the best tour guide is none other than the Fangster himself Whenever the museum has a VIP in need of a personal guide, our Fang is the first one they call on.

Sylvia Gold. Bob Gold. Doris Feree. and Dave Feree Doris and Dave Feree had a reunion with Sylvia and Red Dog Gold in Pismo Beach.

(What is it about Pismo Beach? I never wanted to go swimming there.) Dave tells us that his USNA roommate. Bill Holmberg, fixed Red Dog and Dave up with blind dates in Charleston during our First Class Cruise. Doris was Red Dog's date, but she showed good taste, deepsixed Red Dog and switched to Dave during the evening's festivities. I guess it was because Dave does a dynamite Mambo. Whatever it was, it was love at first sight. Doris and Dave married in December 1951, have five sons and inne grandchildren.

As for Red Dog's date, she and her name are lost in the mists of time. She was last heard muttering about bad luck on bUnd dates, and never again dating out of species.

Billy Purse brought his new bride to Washington, DC, this past April. Naturally, he took her on a tour of USNA and the '51 Gallery of Ships. He found the nostalgia great and his ladylove was happily impressed with the Navy School. They will join us for our 50th.

Desert Rats: Bill Harper, Jim Brown, and Bob Adler at the Phoenix, AZ, USNA Alumni Association meeting Bob Adler has a fixation for spending the cold weather months in Arizona. He and Elsie find the desert air more congenial than the frigid blasts from a Washington, DC, winter. On their last trip to Phoenix, Bob, Bill Harper, and Jim Brown got together for lunch and tall tales. For posterity, the photo catches the Desert Rats, as they call themselves. Cochise and Geronimo could fit right into that group. Ugh! Wes Hammond writes that he has a contract with the Greenwood Publishing Group for his book on poison gas. Wes reports his book debates the myths and common misconceptions Shipmate, January-February 1999

about the horrors of gas warfare. Gas is bad, but with good gas discipUne, smart troops can defend against it very effectively. The NVA hit Wes's battalion in an attack along the DMZ on Friday 13 October 1967. The NVA launched gas first then followed with an infantry assault against Wes's troops. Our Marines put on their gas masks, observed good gas discipline, repulsed the NVA attack, and inflicted heavy casualties on them. At daylight, our Marines scouted the battlefield and found many NVA bodies wearing crude masks that looked like old inner tubes, perhaps victims of their own gas.

Wes's thesis; wear your mask and blame the dog.

Congratulations on your book Wes! Bravo Zulu from your Classmates who know how hard it is to get a publisher.

1 to r; Tom and Barbara Boyce, Art Ismay and Mary Ismay

1 to r: Dietrich, Ginder, Shaffer, and Shaver Our new VP, Beau Dietrich, and his lovely Ann, had a dinner party at their home in September Those attending the festivities were; Tuzos, Ismays, Shavers, Hamiltons, Shaffers, deGroots, Raithels, Hilgartners, Matins, Smalls, Boyces, Doggetts, and Ginders. Jack Hamilton with his ever-ready camera caught several of us off guard. Dietrich, Ginder, Shaffer and Shaver discuss weighty affairs of state. The photo is a milestone in Class history...Ginder doesn't have a glass in his hand. Two more civilized groups were the Boyces and Ismays and the Smalls and Raithels. Tom and Art are still hard at work with no thought of retiring. Bob continues to teach Weapon Systems Engineering at the Academy.

The Mids call him the Weapons Prof from Hell.

If they don't come to class prepared. Bob shows no mercy.

Somehow, we messed up with getting the word out on Lois and Al Johnson's new address.

They are now living at 202 Dogwood, Box F16.

Leisure Point, Millsboro, DE 19966. The phone number is: 302-945-7492 and email address is qrae@prodigy.com. Lois and Al, sorry 'bout that.

Lois reports they are happy in retirement, healthy and have frequent visits from their son and daughter with their families. Nothing like grandchildren to keep you busy!

Len Seagren writes to tell us of the error in the bio questionnaire that we sent along with the annual report. Len, you are correct. Our graduation was 1 June 1951, not 6 June. I made a mistake, or should 1 say, "Mistakes were made."

Len points out that Gerry Connors had the distinction of being the only member of our Class with a date of rank that was not 1 June 1951. Gerry had to repeat his First Class cmise with '52 as part of his punishment for graduation in sight high elation and a notable escapade after our Farewell Ball. Gerry didn't get his commission or orders until September 1951 after his second First Class cmise. Hard but fair, right?

Never cut the beggars any slack even if graduation is only three days away. Gerry went on to become a command pilot and had a distinguished career in the Air Force. He later appealed and had his date of rank restored to 1 June 1951.

Gerry was a major contributor to our Class organization during the '60s when we were first getting things started. Gerry and his wife, Gina, were a great couple who gave tirelessly of their time and energy to Class activities. Sadly, he was killed in a plane crash during a training mission after retuming from Vietnam. Ah, what could have been?

Len also reported that his USNA roommate, Edward Paul (Eppy) Clark, came through Idaho on a camping trip and paid Len and Jennie a visit. They reminisced over their Air Force careers in missiles, nuclear weaponry, and other things that go boom in the night. (That sounds like something from Dr Strangelove. Two guys drinking bourbon and branch water while getting misty-eyed over the beauty of thermonuclear explosions. Was Bat Guano with you?) For the past ten years, Eppy has been on the faculty at the University of Arkansas teaching engineering mechanics. Eppy, cut the beggars no slack.

Steve and Mary Melesko at Mendenhall Glacier Mary and Steve Melesko visited Alaska this summer touring Mendenhall Glacier, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Denali National Park. They ended with a cruise down the Inland Passage. Steve says the scenery, particularly the glacier lakes, is just spectacular.

He also mentions the December meeting of the New England '51ers will be a dinner affair with wives at the Lighthouse Inn in New London.

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Club. It's always an added pleasure to be with old messmates from '49 and '50. The new EUcs Club is sparkling clean and very nice with lots of parking. The kitchen needs another shakedown cruise, though. I haven't had chow like that since Youngster Cmise on the MISSOURI. Carrie Nation was the bartender. She had a sign behind the bar saying, ""Lips that touch Uquor wiU never touch mine."" and used a three-quarter ounce shot glass that she never fUled when making drinks. When we get the galley and the bar squared away, the Elks Club will serve us nicely for many years to come. We're working die problem with "50 and '49.

Lighthouse Iim piano bar during Submarine School in the winter '53.1 hear the brain and Uver regenerate themselves when you stop abusing them. Of course, the trick is first to stop the abuse. Steve, this meeting notice will appear in Shipmate too late to do any good. I'U post it on our Homepage. Send us pictures and a report for the March 1999 column. How "bout that for planning ahead

EveljTi Swart, Guy Shaffer, and Sherrv Marin Evelyn Swart came to AnnapoUs to celebrate her birthday. CJ and Sam Ginder had a few of the Annapolis "51ers over to wish her happy birthday. Guy Shaffer and Sherry Marin look on as Evelyn opens a present. Happy birthday Evelyn. Stay ever young and lovely.

1998 Class of '51 Poker Part> at Lake Tahoe. I lo r; Ron Davies, John McGiew, and CD Mcintosh (the Shark) John McGrew sent the photo of Ron Davies. himself, and Mac Mcintosh playing a hand in the aimual '51 August Poker Party at Lake Tahoe. Ron and John are both wTeathed in smiles because Mac. with his bad vision, is holding his cards backwards and they can see his hand.

Would a Classmate give another Classmate a heads-up that they could see his hand? In that game, not on your life! Mac had the last laugh though. Mac the Shark came away the heavy wiimer. McGrew issues a chaUenge to locals Haig Donabedian. Boots Johnson. Mike Lachowicz. Wes Hammond. John Tillson, and Scott Hightower to join the party this coming August. John promises that there wiU be no marked cards or dealing off the bottom of the deck. Believe that, do you? And you'U beUeve he didn't inhale.

TaUgating at Homecoming 1 to n Dave Ghysels, Dodi Ghysels, Suzy HamUton. Jack Hamilton Homecoming this year was great! It included a heart-stopper of a football game with Colgate.

Navy pulled out a 42 to 35 win in the last minute of the game. The Beau Dietrichs and the Bob Smalls survived without coronary care and seemed to enjoy the game. For most of the four quarters. Navy was behind and the only smiles to be found were at the tailgate parties. The Dave Ghysels and Jack Hamiltons showed a bit of merriment although things were not going weU for us at the time inside the stadiiun.

After the game, we had our Reunion banquet with the Classes of '49 and '50 at the new Elks

Mo Bannerman. Sportv Baimerman. Suzv HamUton Jack Hamilton came with his tmsty camera and took several roUs of good pictures. Some I'U share with you in this column, the rest I'U pass on for the next authors to use. I'll post some on our Class homepage for those who can access the Intemet. Jack caught Sporty Bannerman flanked by two lovely ladies, his bride Mo and Suzy Hamilton. In the background. Wes Hammond is telUng Ward deGroot '"Wrinkled wasn"t one of the things I wanted to be after I graduated from the Academy.""

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Al and Dianne Brady at Busch Gardens I think the picture of Dianne and Al Brady visiting Busch Gardens this past summer didn't make it into our Shipmate column when it should have. Such a good-looking couple can only grace our Class pages, ff this is a repeat, my apologies.

Anyway, Al and Diaime are easy to look at; so, no harm done.

At Navy vs. Colgate 1 to r: Beau Dietnch. .^nn Dietfich. Ruth SmaU, Bob Small

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Regular Membership: 41% Life Membership: 27%

Pres; CAPT Vincent J. Manara, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT Leigh Ebbert, USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Road, Alexandria, VA 22308-2133 e; J-L.Ebbert@worldnet.att.com Harry Gamber. Jan Ponder, Cecily Lupo. Ashby Reardon Jack also snapped two Classmates with their lovely dates. Harry Gamber with Jan Ponder and Ashby Reardon with Cecily Lupo. I overheard Ashby remark, "Life's not fair. If a guy talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment." Harry responded, "That's right, and if a woman talks dirty to a guy, that's $3.99 a minute." Life ain't fair gents. Get used to it.

Are you prepared for the change to the next millennium? Thank you all very much for the pictures and inputs, it makes my life a lot easier.

Homecoming featured the George Vahsen Memorial Golf Tournament, ably staged this year

by Jim Hagen, and football followed by a gathering at the Alumni House on Saturday 18 October. More than 40 Classmates attended plus spouses and children. The weekend started with an Alumni picnic at Hospital Point on Friday aftemoon, followed by a P-rade on Worden Field and a Reception/Dinner on Friday evening. The Manaras, Wyatts, and Baileys enjoyed dinner in King Hall which has since been closed for renovation, but NOT (as some have suggested) because of the diners' rowdiness.

Jim Troutman carried away the golf trophy provided by last year's winner. Corky Lennox.

Doane Kiechel had the longest drive and Gus Eggert the low gross. A great aftemoon.

The game with Colgate was a "bam-bumer" and was appropriately preceded by parachutists and two flyovers. At the tailgate Vince reports, "we joined with the 17th Company to sample

BUI Marin. Trent Shaver. Pete Hilgartner I'll end the Mail Bag with one last photo. Bill Marin, 'ftent Shaver, and Pete Hilgartner gather for a good picture of all three. That's remarkable. At least one of every three in any photo usually comes out looking Uke Quasimodo. When all three do, it isn't the camera.

Just as I was closing out the column, I received a note from Josette Grandfield asking me to thank aU of Frank's Classmates who came to the funeral and gave comfort to the Grandfield family. Josette has moved to Maryland to be near her daughter Denise. Her new address is; 4433 VaUey View Road, Middletown, MD 21769, phone 301-3715655. She asks that we please stay in touch. That we'll do Josette; that we'U do.

Last Call Roger Drew gave me the unhappy news that his Nancy passed away on Friday, 23 October.

She had fought cancer since Labor Day. Funeral services were held on Thursday, 29 October foUowed by Nancy's internment in Sun City West, AZ. Roger, we're all so sorry. Our thoughts are with you. Partner.

I'm sad to report that we lost J.P. Miller on Friday, 13 November, also to cancer. Funeral services were held in Honolulu on 18 November with Pappy Sears and Buzz Bibby attending.

Our deepest sympathies to Barbara and the rest of the family.

Well that's it gents. It's hard to segue into something light after giving you such unhappy news, but I don't want to leave you with a major downer. Let me exhort you to stay heal thy... stay happy...stay active and involved. Couch potatoes have the life expectancy of a Marine second Ueutenant hitting the beach with the first wave at Iwo. We can't Uve forever, but let's give it a good try. As Woody Allen says, "It's not that I'm afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens." God bless, Sam

BBQ and swap stories before heading for Ih:' Alumni House." Shown at the Homecoming tailgate; Harry Spencer, Demp Jackson, Toxey Califf, Ron Mathis, Walt Locke, Bill Ryan, and Mary-lin Jackson. At the Alumni House were; Janice and John Allen, Rita and Garnett Bailey, Helen and Les Banghart, June and Jake Brown, Toxey Califf, Bobbi and Dick Denfeld, Roseanne and Fuzzy LaMoy, Dolly and Ed Leonard, Esther and Vince Manara, Agnes and Ron Mathis, Charies McDonald, Muffie and Jim Nunneley, Eloise and Doug Payne, Jean and Jack Sheehan, Betty and Harry Spencer, Jane and Bill Studabaker with Bill's son and wife, Jim Troutman, Jane and Jack Young plus members of the 17th Company.

WE HAVE A NEW CLASS CHAPTER, that makes FIVE. The Tidewater Regional Chapter Charter has been renewed, with Bill Sayer as the President. An organizational luncheon meeting was held at the Broad Bay Country Club in Virginia Beach on 7 October, attended by Rosemary and Merle (Mo) Barker, Steve-Anna Bird, Martha Cotton, Merryanna and Curt Karvala, Esther and Vince Manara, Jackie and Bill Sayer, Hugo (Boats) Schluter, Tom Shoemaker and Don (Si) Simons. Vince provided the picture and reports.

This was Tom Shoemaker's first class activity and he jumped in with both feet. As a nongrad, he was concerned about how he would be received. If you know of other nongrads, remind them that they are welcome in the Association of the Class of 1952 and, if they won't believe you, refer them to Tom.

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Other members petitioning for the Charter renewal included. Tom Cotton. Rufus Hubbard. Pete Maloney. and Ed StoUe. FROM THE PACIFIC NORTFfft-EST CH.APTER. \Mut Hansen reported on their annual day at the races.

The two year old Emerald Downs is a big improvement over the old Longacres race track which is now a Boeing office complex. Attending the outing were: .Angela and Glen Driver.

Vera and Ron Campbell. Suzie and Chuck Seger. Judy and WTiii Hansen, and Marv Jane and Fred-Adair. .As is usual the majoritv- of the group bet horses five and two to win and place in the race named for the Class. This acwaUy worked a couple of years ago. but not this year, but stiU it was a glorious day.

Thank you. \Miit. Perhaps in the future Shipmate can handle digital photographs. (I'm indebted to OUie Shearer, '54 for his help in relaying the input and correcting the Class masthead.)

Proud Parents A letter from Charlie (aka Knobby) Walsh and a photo taken at Parents Weekend in August 1998 showing Gail and Charlie with their son.

Brian Patrick, '02. CharUe wTites.

A keen eyed viewer wiU spot his twin 'E' expert medals in small arms qualification. Brian met many of our feUow Classmates at our 40th and 45th class reunions, so we want them to know aUs well at Mother Bancroft with Brian.

I am spending more time than ever in AimapoUs as my company has opened a office there to give me an excuse to visit from our base in Fort Lauderdale (CharUe's envelope carried a retum address. Walsh Yachts). Evening meal in King Hall sharpened fond memories of the fim we had.

From what I have been able to see and leam. its tougher in many ways than 50 years ago, but the increased privileges balance somewhat. Of course, the privileges were not appreciated by the Mids without the background readUy suppUed by this correspondent. Brian saw Jim Lovell in the

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Yard in September and introduced himself again.

Jim asked; "Knobby "s son'?"" Jim was there shooting a fihn sequence for one of his many involvements.

I was particularly impressed by the dress Prade put on by the Plebes of 2002 on Worden Field during the weekend. I was invited to join the "52ers in the reviewing tent by Mike Sorreotino '52. What a thrill to be up there after 50 years and with my son on the field. After the weekend he received a letter from one of the Plebes. a successful Blue and Gold candidate of CharUe"s who wrote. ""We aU worked ver>' hard this summer to try and leave a good impression on our parents and our sponsor Class of 1952.1 think it"s great that you (CharUe) are a member of that distinguished class, so I would like to thank you for the conmiemorative coin. It is an exceUent way to cherish our "years by the bay."

My coin wiU always stay with me when in uniform." CharUe continues. "Gives confidence in the new generation. It isftmherinteresting to note that nearly all Midshipmen, know about the 'tough shoes to foUow' legend."

Thanks, Charlie, for the insight. We join you in wishing the "Class of Aught Two"" success in their endeavors, (or is it Ought?)

The Class has appUed for an Honor Chair in memory of Martha Hewitt CaUff, and Margaret (Peggy) Keane sponsored by the Class of 2002.

We continue to receive sympathetic notes from friends and Classmates, including Avonne Sheehan. Pat Keane Roche.

The 17th Company invited the Class to a Dining Out at the Officers and Faculty Club.

Attending were; Betty and Jim Fischer, Esther and Vince Manara. Jerry Rapkin, Julie and Bill Ryan, and Larry Skantze. Under the guidance of LCDR Mike Brown. Company Officer, and Master Chief Louis Pepe. the Midshipmen stepped through their paces. MIDN 1/C Susan Smith '99 was President of the Mess and CAPT Bogle, former Commandant, was the guest. Vince remarked, "It was a great opportunity to mix with our Midshipmen and if we are invited to participate in their Dining Out in the spring, I highly recommend attending if you can." We appreciate the efforts of MIDN Katie Burch for acting as our liaison.

The November limcheon for the WashingtonAnnapoUs group featured Jim Brickel talking about Parkinson"s disease. What stmck me most was his attitude. He stressed this as being one of the most important ways to cope. He portrayed for me an aggressive and positive approach sprinkled with humor. Jim. keep up the good

work. Attending; Jim Troutman, Doll) and Ed Leonard. Jim Brickel. Dick Denfeld. Helen and John Langford, Jim Stone, Esdier and Vince Manara, Hairy Spencer. Joann and Bill Ort. Jake Brown. Doane Kiechel, Tom Thawley. Charles McDonold. Walt Locke, Howard McCoUum, Jerry Rapkin. George L.ester. Mel Meltzer, Bob Reed. Jim Nunneley. Vmce Argiro. Jack 0"Connell. Pat Lockwood. Jean and Leigh Ebbert Dick Fleeson. Doug Payne and PhU Case. Jim Stone reminded us that 50 years ago. we were piermined (for the first time?) to drag at a Thanksgiving Eve event Do you remember going?

Dave Sperling, welcome to the column and thanks for the following: Just returned (October) from visits to Washington. California, and Colorado Springs. From the standpomt of USNA and "52ers. Colorado Springs was the most significant Guests of Arda and WA. "BiU" Smith, Dick Pohli and friend (Lynn Eckerly) and Judy and Dave attended a Navy Birthday BaU on 9 October and the Navy-Air Force game the following day.

The BaU was hosted by VADM Bien. Deputy Commander United States Space Command, and attended by a large number of local Navy members from the local area. We took a lot of ribbing from the Air Force types but our Na\y Master of Ceremonies dished it out to them in equaUy fine fashion. HighUghts of the baU were the Navy cheerleaders and our man in the BiU the Goat costume.

Also attending were; John Haaren. Barbara and Nick Liontas. Ernestine ""Emie" and Carl Webb, and Bobbi and Dick Denfeld. The pictures show Nick. John. Dick PohU and Carl in the back, and Dave, Bill and Dick Denfeld in the front with "BiU the Goat" at the Ball; and Dave, Dick PohU and BUI in die hot tub. Dave continues; FootbaU day was something else...We kept teUing adjacent Air Force rooters that our team had just arrived the day before and not being acclimated to the altitude was the contributing factor.. .PS. If the Hippies read this, many thanks to Peggy for the "Pluck the Falcons" pin loaned to Judy for the festivities. It made a hit.

Thank you. Dave, for the input. Please contribute regularly.

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Bill Hippie sends along the picture (previous page) of "Skeeter" Carson being honored by die University of West Florida for his coaching of the men's and women's teams since their inception in 1981. His teams won more than 300 matches including NCAA Division II play. Mark T\izo and Bill attended the event honoring Skeeter and the renaming of the West Florida tennis complex, "The Ralph 'Skeeter' Carson Tennis Complex." Congratulations Skeeter.

In Western Maryland Gus Eggert sends along the picture of "small golf outing at the beautiful Paluso Lodge on

Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland.

Excellent September weather, and four days of reminiscing, story telling, and great golfing.

Shown in the picture; Phil Duckett; the HostHiz Honor, Mayor of Charieroi, PA; Gus Eggert, and John Inman. Thanks, Gus. Bob Morris shares the picture of Jack Ward, Bob Morris, and Paul "Punchy" Gillcrist during a dinner in November. Bob was off to China over Thanksgiving on a "China Aviation and Zhuhai Air Show Tour." He says, "We're scheduled to watch the Russian demo team in action and maybe even the BLUE ANGELS?" Thank you.

Bob, and we will look forward to some feedback.

Also in the mailbag were pictures of; Tailgating at the West Virginia game, Tom Thawley, Jerry Rapkin, and the Browns; a snap of the Manaras' guests in Duck, the Baileys, Hubbards, and Vince; and a snippet of the Fischer's September Fish Fry showing, Francoise and Al Bress, Bobbi Denfeld, Red Stein, Vince Manara, the Spencers, and Jerry Rapkin in front. It was nice to see and enjoy Doug Payne's artistry reflected in his pottery on display at his home showing in November.

Thanks, Doug. I expect to have some details on the Army-Navy events (an Annual Army-Navy Classic Washington Rally and Luncheon on 2 December, and the gathering at the Wev's on 5 December) and the '98 USNA Christmas Ball for Classes 1939-1953 held at the Bethesda Naval Club on 16 December.

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Pres; CAPT A.E. (Gus) Hubal, Jr. USN (Ret.) 6449 Johns Road; Falls Church, VA 22043 h; 703-533-3041; work fax; 703-534-8005 Sec'y; LCOL David B. Jones, USAF (Ret.) 1 Harbourside Drive, Apt. 1-701 Delray Beach, FL 33483 p; 561-278-8325; e; djlocker@flips.net Webmaster; Paul Dudley e; pauld53@earthlink.net http;//home.earthlink.net/~pauld53/usna53 There is good news and bad news. The 45th Reunion was a very good one. With the exception of some cold weather and a few glitches at the dinner; several couples showing up that were not expected; the seating arrangements not being posted in enough places; some slow service (caused in part by our having more people in attendance than we had set up for); and a terrible speaker system; it was a great Reunion.

Father Jim Walker gave the invocation and Carl Trost gave a marvelous short talk. We had the USNA Glee Club Barbershop Quartet sing for us and they were kind enough to end their routine with Navy Blue and Gold, including the final verse that Sally wrote for us. If you didn't see it the first time I ran it in the column, here it is again; Through main gates open portals fair in '49 we came And four long years we studied there while learning Navy's game Now time and tides divide us all, yet its still plain to see We're brothers all from Bancroft Hall, the men of '53

I'm sorry if the poor speaker system kept you from hearing the wonderful job the Mids did on this song. Sally and I were very lucky, as we got to hear them rehearse it a minute or two after I hand-wrote the words out for them. It was the first time we had heard good singers do it, and it brought the tears to our eyes. We teared up again when they sang it for us all. It was a good note to end the formal dinner.

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Britton thought he had died from exposure on the fo'c'sle of FORREST SHERMAN during a special midwinter sea detail out of Boston while Larry Watson was warm, toasty and laughing in the CIC. Bill asked me not to quote the exact language he used to describe this harrowing event, but knowing that Bill is not normally profane, you might be very surprised at his choice of words. The pavilion acts as a venturi for norwester-type winds, and that is what we had. Sadly, the scrambled eggs tumed cold very quickly. I overheard one person say they were cooked too hard and another responded they aren't hard from overcooking, they are hard because they are frozen. Interestingly, it was considerably warmer in the stands then it was in the pavilion. Dave Frost had made an announcement at the Class luncheon that we are looking at a project to improve the pavilion, and this fact was in many of our minds. The first thing we should do, is wall off the sides so the winds don't howl through. It was in the stands that we discovered the second problem; we lost the football game! It has been a bad football season for DC area fans. Navy is not very good, Maryland is not good and the Redskins are not very good. As Hart Sebring says "Maybe next year!"

Saturday night was an open night and people were on their own. Of course the Hospitality Suite was open, and those of us who worked there took tums at the bar and, after a while, let everyone pretty much serve themselves. It is interesting that we are nowhere near as interested in heavy drinking as we used to be, although we are still into heavy talking; almost as much as we used to do when we did drink and oiled our tongues as well as our bodies. Martha and Hart Sebring and Sally and I had the rooms adjoining the Hospitality Suite, and every night we heard people talking in the hall long after the Suite was closed for the night. However, we discovered that when you are tired enough, you usually will

fall asleep, even when it is noisy outside. We usually were up eariy making sure the room was ready to open and had coffee with some of the other worker bees. These usually included Lynn and Dave Johnson, Margot and Tom Southerland, Jay and Brad Mooney, as well as one or two early birds that wandered by and peeked in when they heard the laughter and noise.

Don Hente and Frank Adomey Martha and Hart Sebring These worker bees cannot be thanked enough.

They were the ones who made things go and who got things done. Brad Mooney was the head honcho and did a great job. Margot and Tom Southerland were the ones who arranged the check in, ordered and handed out all your goodies (except for the golf shirtsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;more on those later) and were probably the first ones you saw when you checked in. They were ably helped by a lot of people. Most noticeable on the first day was Don Rente, in his colonial costume, which Betty made for a wedding that had a colonial theme. The costume was great and we heard lots of comments such as "Who was that guy?"

The worker bees at 7:00 a.m., Tom, Margot, Sally, Lynn J, Hart and Martha

Also helping were the Sebrings, who did triple duty, doing most of the work for the dinner and much of the work at the Hospitality Suite. The Hochs helped out, as did numerous other couples, including the Sullivans, the Johnsons, who also did triple duty in the Hospitality Suite and as the organizers of the Saturday Bmnch, the Knightons, and numerous others who were dragooned into helping. In the Hospitality Suite, Pont and Bill Hall, and Earl Hill worked lots of hours and were a great help. BiU says to tell everyone that asks about the neat gadget he had for getting things out of jars, that it is called a "pickle picker" and can be purchased at places such as Lechters. Buck Simpson ran the bus caravan, which was very helpfulâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it really makes it easy to get around in that crowded old town. Joyce and Don McVay set up the Sunday Bmnch and Jack Davison set up the memorial service with wonderful help from Jim Walker, John Furgerson and Bud Kauderer. I also ought to mention the unknown Mid or Navy Bandsman who played the haunting rendition of "Taps" from the back balcony at the end of the service. Everyone I have talked to, says it was the most beautiful version of "Taps" they had ever heard. Also not to be forgotten, was Jim's unforgettable Chow Call. When he walked to the area between the pulpits, came to attention and started out "SIR, It is five minutes until evening meal formation SIR..." all of us came to attention ourselves. It was the perfect lead into Jim's homily, which was the perfect penultimate finish to our service and Reunion. "Taps" was the ultimate bit of perfection. 1 got through "Eternal Father," but I couldn't make it through "Taps," and I certainly wasn't alone. Almost everyone had a Kleenex in hand as we walked out. Thanks to all of you who worked, and all of you who came. It was great and we are Brothers AU! Now, for some of the bad news. A month or two ago, I had a call from Steve Taylor, the son of our Joan and Ted Taylor. Steve said that he had made arrangements to have a headstone erected for his dad at Ariington and they were going to have a dedication service on 20 November. He asked if I would put it in the column and announce it at the luncheon. Not long after this took place, we leamed from Classmates in San Diego that things had changed for the worst. Dave Frost announced to the Class:

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Classmate, Edmund (Ted) Taylor, lost his life in a helicopter crash in the Gulf of Tonkin on 8 May 1972, while serving as Chief of Staff, CruDesFlot. U.S. Seventh Fleet. His remains were not recovered, but a memorial headstone will be erected at Arlington on 20 November 1998. Last week, while the family was planning the memorial ceremony, Ted's widow, Joan, died of an apparent heart attack. Her burial and Ted's memorial ceremony will now be held concurrendy at ArUngton on 20 November 1998 at 11:00 a.m.

The ceremony was held, and our Bill Ramsey was one of the eulogists. Paul Dudley, and others of our San Diego Classmates, report that Joan seemed to be in good shape. She had played bridge the day she died and had not complained of being ill. She died in her sleep. We send Steve and the rest of the Taylor family our most sincere condolences and will have them in our thoughts and prayers.

We had been looking forward to seeing Dianna and Joe Logan at the Reunion and at our 9th and 10th Company party. However, they canceled out shortly before the Reunion due to Joe's health problems. The Sunday after the Reunion, I received an email message from Dianna saying: It is with much sadness that I have to inform you that Joe Logan (9th Company) passed away on 12 November. He fought a valiant battle against cancer for eight months.

A memorial service was held at the Naval Weapons Station Chapel, Yorktown, VA, on 17 November. Burial will be at Arlington with full miUtary honors on 9 December. Joe served much of his naval career in submarines. He served aboard REGUIN, GEORGE WASHINGTON, PATRICK HENRY, and JAMES MADISON and as commission-

ing commanding officer of FRANCES SCOTT KEY.

He subsequentiy served as Commander Submarine Division Sixty Two, as well as on the staffs of ComSubLant, ComSubPac and CinCLant/CinCLantFlt. After his retirement from the Navy, he worked for Virginia Power at the Surry Nuclear Power Plant for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Dianna, a brother, and two stepsisters. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 603 Morris Drive, P.O. Box 5009, Newport News, VA 23605. We send Dianna, brother Wilson, and sisters Linda and Carolyn, our deepest sympathy and will keep them in our prayers as well. I went to classes with Joe for four years. He was a nice guy and I'll miss him.

While on the sad news scene, the program for our memorial service listed 197 deceased Classmates. I think this includes both graduates and non-graduates that we know about. I took Art Gilmore's basic Class roster, which I believe is graduates only, and counted 183 deceased, which was broken down with 98 in the first regiment, and 85 in the second. As would probably be expected, a lot of our deceased were pilots, particularly among the early deaths. Jim Walker touched on this in his homily. It also was strange to see the variances by Companies. Two Companies have 12 deceased and one only has three and two others have four. Joe's death adds one more name to our list.

Karen and Bill Trueblood set up a display at the Reunion asking if there was interest in a Class trip to Hawaii for the dual purpose of taking a cmise around the islands, and then going to the Navy/Hawaii football game on 20 November 1999. There apparentiy was, because by the end of the Reunion, they had the names of 45 couples that were interested. While I'm sure that a lot of these couples will lose interest, it would be great fun if 20 or so went. The cmise

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would be on S.S. INDEPENDENCE, which belongs to American Hawaii Cruises. It will be the cruise, which departs Honolulu on 13 November 1999 and retums on 20 November in the moming. The football game is that night. Seems like a deal made in heaven. People who have been on the cruise, like the Watsons and the Greeleys, say it is great. If you remember, that was the cmise where Mike Greeley was selected "King of the Ship."' While it seems like a long time away, it really isn't. If you want rooms at the Hale Koa on Waikiki Beach, you need to make your reservations way ahead. We have made ours already, and so have the Truebloods and several others. If you are interested in this super tailgate, give Karen and Bill a call at 410956-4380 or email them at; wtmebl409@aol.com, or call their travel agent, Annapolis Travel, at 1800-634-7603. Benny Aris is the travel agent working for us. She is most helpful, and if we get enough couples signed up, we should get additional discounts over and above the early booking discount. The reservation number at the Hale Koa is 1-800-367-6027. A final thought, the University of Hawaii's football team may be in our league. They went 0-12 this year.

Another travel opportunity was discussed at the Reunion. Margot and Tom Southerland's Princeton Nature Tours is planning an Australia trip for the summer of 2000. This will be about a 15 or so day trip and will see most of what Margot and Tom think should be seen in Australia. You do not have to be a bird or mammal watcher to enjoy their trips, but it helps if you have some interest in nature. Even if you don't, you will know a lot about it when you complete the trip. Tom promises that we will have a couple of days in Sydney and will able to sleep and pig out at Ellen and Bob Kassel's home. They said they would let us spread our bedrolls out on the patio. If you wish more information on this trip, call the Southerlands at 609-924-5258 or 609-683-1111. Their email address is; princetonnaturetours@msn.com. This should be a great trip. The Southerlands do things right.

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Lyim and Red Dog Cannon fiova South Carolina with Maude and Dave Grover from the Los Angeles area. The dashing and debonair former instmctor pilot. Dick Wise, came from the windy city of Chicago. I hope you have noted in these pictures, the one item from the Reunion that was the unquestioned hit of hits—the name tags. Earl Griggs was asked to get our nametags. The only advice he was given, was to make sure we could read them. He succeeded beyond our wildest dreams. Thanks Earl from aU of us! More pictures later.

"IVke Furey came to me whUe we were at the paviUon and said people were giving him a hard time about the way his name was speUed on the contributors plaque. I checked, and he was right.

There, in glorious bronze, was the name "Eurey."

Today. I got a letter from Bruce Borthwick. who had the plaques made for us. Brace said he had checked the records and Tyke's name was speUed correctiy on the Ust that went to the plaque suppUer. How it got changed, is not known at this time. I suspect a major conspiracy, as years ago Shipmate kept changing Tyke"s name in our column. It was Forney once and Furry and possibly even Fuzzy—now Eurey.

Something is going on. Brace, however, is more serious. He says that the plaque wiU, of course, be fixed. But, if we know there was one error, there may well be others that we haven't heard abouL Thus, he suggests; If any readers have noticed other errors, or possible omissions, on these finished plaques, please notify Bruce Borthwick or Dave Jones. so they can be corrected at the same time Tyke"s name is conected. Bmce's address is 3815 Fort Worth Avenue, Alexandria. VA 22304-1708.

Thanks Brace and Tyke. As Brace says, neither he. nor the suppUer, knows what feU through the crack and they are sorry, but it wiU be fixed.

Tony Miller has moved. His new address is 611 Oakland Hills Court. Apt. 301, Arnold. MD 21012: 410-349-2244. His email address remains; tmiller@toad.net. Thanks Tony, "toad"" is cooler than erols or aol. Dave Fudge also reports that he is back in Florida and is back at; d ^ d g e @ flatoday.infi .net.

J e n y Weinstein sent me a cUpping from the Albuquerque paper that had an article on Howard Morgan. Albuquerque"s long time TV weatherman. The article stated that Howard was going to start cutting back a Uttie by giving up the 10:00 p.m. newscast. He wUl continue to do the weather on the 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. broad-

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casts. Howard has been on television for 45 years; 40 of diem at KOAT-TV. Besides doing the weather, Howard does a popidar gardening show, and is a talented painter whose works have been used by the station for their Christmas cards. Howard was about the first Classmate I met at the Academy, as he was my Plebe Summer roommate. He was a Napster and seemed to be reaUy squared away. Thankfully, he passed some of his naval know ledge on to me. which probably helped insure I'd get through.

The article concluded by noting that Howard is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences SUver Circle and is often named as a favorite television personality. It didn"t note that mystery author. Tony HiUerman. often has his Navajo tribal poUce Usten to Howard"s weather forecasts to determine what is going to happen on the big Navajo Reservation.

Thanks Jerry. Please teU Howard that it sounds as if he has earned the chance to ease back a Utde.

Ray Bright sent me an email stating that the letter to Shipmate supposedly sent by him. was a complete hoax. It was written by a mystery author, who Ray says is a former Marine out of the Class of "89 who is trying to make it as a comedian. Ray doesn't think it was worthy of Shipmate. Since I put it in Shipmate. I'U do the apologizing. However. I thought Ray was putting us on big time, and doing a good job of iL Since he wasn"t putting us on. it is not so fimny and I hereby apologize to Ray and his famUy. Tvke Furey reported that the 22nd Company had a great turnout at the Reunion. He says that at one time or another the foUowing guys managed to stagger in for formation: Albright.

Alden, AUen. Alman. Anderson, Best, Bivens.

Cox. Carr, Fox, Furey. Girod, Hoffman. Malone.

Osborne. PhilUps, Plank. Pedersen. Salgado.

Scheurger, Shoopman, Smitherman. Trost and Woods. Flo Mercier. Art's widow was also present. That is 25 by my coimL Tm pretty sure that was the best tum out. The 10th Company did weU. but we only had about 21 or 22. If any other companies had big turnouts or got some good pictures, let me hear about it, please.

There was talk at the Reunion about getting aU the Napsters together for a picture. Unfortunately, no one had a big enough camera. It"s not that the guys were heavy, it's that there were a lot of them present. Bill Gourlay has since advised me that Frank Adomey has promised that he will make sure this is taken care of at our 50th. BUI also reports diat Glen Hatch told him he thought we had 161 Classmates that had been at NAPS. Can anyone confirm that number?

Shipmate is now asking that we shorten up our columns and reduce the number of pictures, if possible. I'll cut this short and save more Reunion news for next month, as weU as news from Joyce Flynn. John Morrison. Nat Stater.

Joe Gildea. George Adam"s widow, P a t John Hyatt, and other assorted bits and pieces. As to the golf shirts. I stiU have seven medium shirts, ten X-large"s and three XX-large"s. The mediums are probably good for the ladies or boys, as they are not a big medium. The X-large"s probably would fit most of us. They fit me fine, and Tm a short pudge. The XX-large"s are big and wiU fit our more mature Classmates. These are nice shirts, navy blue, w ith a pocket and with USNA 1953 embroidered in gold above the pocket.

They are 50/50 cotton and polyester and wash well. The cost is S20 if you can pick them up. or $22 if I have to mail them. Send me your orders now. The remaining pictures include several more from the Reunion and two from a taUgate.

Charlone and DD Smith The picture shows Charlotte and DD Smith at the Sunday Bmnch. Don went AF and hadn"t l)een back to a Reunion in a long time. As an old 10th Companymate. it was good to see him.

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of-area Classmates showing up before the game for tailgating were; George Bole, Glen Burke, Jim Healy, George Henson, Frank Knotts, Mike Nassr, George Knutkowski and new wife Connie, Ken McJunkin, Dave Raunig, Bob Schlenzig, Al Slepica and Ed Tipshus. Schlenzig gave me a photo of Andy Correnti riding on the Schlenzig yacht with Bob and Marion. " . ; • ; ; ; ;

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You should be getting a flyer on diis not long after you get this issue.

We head to Florida for the winter right after Christmas. Send your mail, photos and email to the Florida addresses until the end of April. Sally and I both hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and that we all stay healthy and happy in the upcoming year. Go Navy, Beat Army and lets hope we get a team that can beat Air Force as well. God Bless, Dave

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Before the Rutgers game Audrey and Dick Robey treated Classmates to fresh oysters on the half-shell. Dick has taken up motorcycling and he's shown on his big new Harley in Bethany Beach, DE.

Regular Membership: 43% Life Membership: 25%

Pres: COL Fitz W. Woodrow, USMC (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT Oliver Shearer, Jr. USN (Ret.) 9615 Podium Dr., Vienna, VA 22182-3338 h; 703-938-5211; e; ovsheaTer@erols.com Class News. Welcome to 1999, forty-five years since we graduated. Hope you are all looking forward to getting together again in September and renewing old ties. The 21st Co. and 4th Co. had mini-reunions in 1998 so they are all primed. More on the 4th Co. below. The Class is communicating with each other better each month. As of November 1998 there were over 250 of us in the Class email directory. Will Croom continually improves our Class web site feamres and SaltySam54 made his debut in it.

Fitz Woodrow updates his messages to the Class on the web page, reunion messages will be placed in it and there is a Class email directory in it plus a lot in interesting pictures that Classmates submit. Today, 24 November, our web address is http;//www.erols.com/willyaye/ USNA54/Index.htm. If you're a first timer on the web and can't get our Class crest to pop up with the sounds of Anchors Aweigh, contact WiU on email at willyaye@erols.com. Occasionally Will may have to change the server and the address will change sUghtiy. If you have email, but are not on the intemet and want to communicate with Classmates, contact Jack Wildman at jwildman@widomaker.com and he will send you the Class email directory. Jack put out an October 1998, updated Class US Mail & Telephone Directory that he charges $5.00 to mail to you. There have been a lot of changes the past several years. Jack's address is 144 Hearthside Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23185, 757259-1153. Hope that you have enjoyed the Navy football commentaries by "Olde Poolie" after each game. Homecoming on 17 October was a beautiful day and Navy beat Colgate. Some out-

Robey and Harley Chuck Deppish introduced us to his lovely fiancee Suzy Goering and they are planning a Febmary wedding in the Academy Chapel.

Dave Glunt wrote that '54 in Hampton Roads had a meal at The Cypress Point Country Club in Virginia Beach on 12 November. Mustering there were Joe Anderson, Reed Berkheimer, Herb Crane, Phil Cronk, Carl Drenkard, Oscar Herzer, Jim Lamore, Carl Master, Jack Sabol, Joe Zable and Dave Glunt.

4th Co. Mini-Reunion Consolidated Report was received from Dick Gaskill and Les Huffman at Pensacola. Diane and Dick had a wonderful time hosting company mates and local Classmates and their wives for three days in November The comradeship was complemented by beautiful weather, delightful meals and restaurants, daily Blue Angel performance, a challenging golf course and the popular National Museum of Naval Aviation. Attendees were Diana and Dick Gaskill, Lynn and Tom C. Watson, Rita and Neil Ferraro, Jane and Bud Poe, Noemi and Jim Pepperdine, Maggie and Dick Padberg, Rose and Dale Smith, Carol and Les Huffman, Charlie Powell, Herb Tibbets and Lou Yarger. Activities began the evening of 3 November, when 12 met for a private buffet dinner at the Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant after settling into nearby motels.

Wednesday moming was the first rehearsal for the Blue Angels, followed by a private lunch in the WestPac Room of the colorful Cubi Bar Cafe in the Naval Aviation Museum .

Classmate John Woodward, 22nd Co., crack volunteer guide at the museum, joined for lunch.

That evening Diane and Dick hosted a buffet at their home in the woods and the group was joined by Mary Sue and Bob Wiimer, Joan and Bill Daniels and 4th Company Officer (2/C and 1/C years) Hank Anson '45. Thursday AM was reserved for golf and was enjoyed by two great foursomes of Powell, Padberg, Poe and Tibbets followed by Watson, Ferraro, Wiimer and Daniels. Apparentiy Tom Watson was the winner and recipient of a Blue Angels cap from Dick. Thursday's lunch was at the Lighthouse on the base and activity closed with a great dinner that night at the Oyster Bar. The "official" photo taken in Dick and Diane's dining room shows, standing, left to right: Herb Tibbets, T.C. Watson, Les Huffman, Niel Ferraro, Lou Yarger, Dale Smith, Jim Pepperdine; seated, left to right; Bud Poe, Dick Gaskill, Charlie Powell and Dick Padberg.

They decided that a company mini-reunion was a great idea and are tentatively planning a similar event two years from now in October of 2000 in Orlando hosted by Les Huffman with logistic support from Jim Pepperdine.

Goat makes news. The '43 Class Secretary called, who was writing a story on Army's kidnapping of Bill the Goat from the ranch in November 1953, and which may be in this Shipmate issue. Look in the '43 column. Thanks to all the Classmates who contributed their memory of the event to Jack Van Ness '43, especially Fred Franco.

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Received a letter from Russ Meteer who said that he has lost touch with his former Classmates, but enjoys reading about their many advenmres and accomplishments in Shipmate.

Having retumed from a Mormon mission in England in 1991. Russ and Verba are still in Salt Lake City serving as missionaries in the Fanuly History Mission. They had originally signed on for one year but were asked to serve as a counselor in the Mission presidency so they'll be there tiU Febmary '99 and retum to Califomia.

Russ's Mission serves about 2000 patrons a day who come from all over the world to find their roots. As this is a volunteer service, they are able to use the library without cost. The Meteers now have 24 grandchUdien. Russ C. Meteer, 160 N 200W #2. Salt Lake City. UT 84103 (h) 801-539-8638 RV info from Mike Stroop.

Our numbers continue to grow but at a much slower rate. Twenty Classmates are now on my USNA Alunmi RV Roster. The Alumni Association has been supportive and we are in the process of forming an Alumni Chapter. Did you know that there are no reqiurements for a chapter to have any geographical boimdaries? Did you know that membership in one chapter does not preclude membership in any other chapter? This was news to me. Terr?" Sutheriand along with Jim Roberts '59 and Jim Connor '74 are working with me to adapt the guidelines for Alumni Chapter Mission and By-Laws to our specific chapter. Look for ourfirstChapter News in January Shipmate.

My guess is that we have flushed out all or most of out Classmates but I would welcome all the help that I can get from any of you in identifying RV alumnifromany other Class. After querying all Class Secretaries and Presidents only Pete Randrup '56 put my request, to identify alumni RV owners, in either Class or Chapter news.

Anne and I brought our number six grandchild to the West Virginia game in our motor home.

He made it through the fly-over and then retired to the coach to rest up for the post-game tailgate.

At five months he puts party time ahead of football. I wUI work on that in the years ahead but I suspect that I wiU have a lot of competition from his dad who is an avid'Bama fan.

(Corr. Sec'y note; Uke granddad like grandson). Mike included a photo of young Austin WaUace being held by his cousin Midshipmen Kevin Stroop '00, son of Mike's brodier Pat Stroop '69.

on the bridge, knowing that, if we had to dive at high speed. I would have one more lookout to get down the hatch quickly.

For a long time things were quiet, aside from the throbbing of our four General Motors diesel engines. Suddenly, a lookout reported "aircraft 020. steady bearing!!" My binoculars swung around to confirm the sighting, and there it was. outside the edge of cloud cover, low on the horizon. The contact was on a steady bearing, and knowing that I had only a few seconds to make a decision to avoid being detected, I adjusted focus on my binoculars and saw the faint flicker of port and starboard mnning lights. Two blasts on the diving klaxon. The vents swished open and I waited patiently as the three lookouts preceded me down the ladder, into the coiming tower and then down into the control room.

Upon reaching periscope depth. I reported the sighting to the captain. Elmer '47, who wanted to know the range of the aircraft. I said I didn't have a range, but it was close enough to make out the flashing mnning Ughts. But. after there was no further sign of any aircraft, the captain decided to surface, wondering what on earth caused Banfield to submerge. WeU. we found the culprit. There it was, still on the same bearing, but it was not on the earth. It was the planet Mars.

I remember trying to get the captain to agree that if he looked through his binoculars as carefully as I, that he would see the blinking port and starboard nmning Ughts. In fact, to this day, if you look carefiUly at Mars in an early evening sky it will have a red tinge, as always, but if you look very, very carefiilly you will begin to see a faint flash of green as well...really you wiU!!

Bill Cann emaUed the following.

Jean and Jim CouUiard, and Joan and Bill Cann joined Virginia Beach resident Judy HalUday (widow of Norm Halliday, '48B) for lunch at O'Doimells in Bethesda, MD. in September. We all served together in the late '50s at NAS Port Lyautey, Morocco.

BiU provided a photo (below.); Left to Right are Jim. Bill, Jean, Judy and Joan.

Bill Hargrave goes to sea.

I am headed south on 13 November, to join other volunteers to crew a small ex-fishing trawler, the CAROUNE C. which wiU be leaving next week for Latin America with supplies for the victims of Hurricane MITCH. I expect to be gone 30 days.

Bill added that his boat was waiting for 35-40 tons of food and humanitarian suppUes from Canada to arrive in Savannah. Good luck, saUor Hope you remember aU the things Shortie taught us.

Kirby and Tom P. Watson (Poolie) sent a Uttie of the old and new for this column. The old is a photo of seven 4th Co. Firsties hangin" out during smdy hour. (See photo on following page.) Clockwise, starting lower-left: T.C. Watson, Lu Yarger, Norm Stockel, Mack Daily, Poolie Watson, Herb Tibbetts (simulating using a sUde rale) and Herb Crane.

PooUe said diat they had had a lot of "'visiting Firemen'" this year and sent a photo of one gadiering in Coronado. Left to right are PooUe, Dick Hartley. Falvie Anderson and Pat Dollard. (See photo on next page.)

Don Campbell (Spud) from Sequim, WA sent rae a photo of himself and two golfing buddies.

Left to right are J. J. Olsen, By Byington (just passing through) and Spud.

J.J. Olsen, Byington and CampbeU Don added that Dick Murphy comes aimuaUy to visit his mother in Sequim so he and Dick get in a game of golf.

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The Long Stroop Line Anecdote. Winken and Blinken from Tom Banfield.

It happened on Bergall (SS-320) in 1957. We were in the Med going full speed on the surface at night during an exercise when we had to close the "enemy" carrier and remain undetected. We knew the carrier would have patrol planes looking for us. As OOD my orders were to dive on sighting any aircraft. That meant visual sighting since submarines didn't use radar to detect aircraft in fleet exercises. So I had an extra lookout

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prior night from Europe, and Ray Medeiros (03), visiting from Oxnard, CA.

Ray Hine, Dutch Schultz, Tom Emery and Dick Morgan These latter two paired together and "hamand-egged it" so well (as they did when Companymates back at USNA) that they won the low gross and low net prizes. Their winning net scoreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;55.

Poolie and Crew Binnacle List. From George Hirsch forwarded by Raley Thomley.

Just to let you know that I reaUy enjoy the jokes and insight that you. By, et al keep sending. Have not responded as I was diagnosed with bladder cancer a few months ago, and have been spending my time being intemaUy examined by the cruelest machines known to man. Diagnosis was incorrect, but I have another few months to recover from what tumed out to be a very bad infection. Thanks again. You did not know it, but you helped me through a tough time.

William A. White Am at home recovering from a quadraple bypass surgery performed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on 13 October. I'm doing very well, and apparentiy have beaten some pretty long odds. My surgeon reported to me that he could find no one in the country who had done this on a 66 year-old emphysema patient who had been on home oxygen for two-and-a-half years. I'm most grateful to have my life back, and I thank all of you for your prayers and kindness. Strong letters will follow.

Bryce Mutch sent me an email photo of himself and a nine point buck he had killed at about 40 yards in the woods with a Weatherby 30-06 and Leupold scope during a hunt in Georgia. He offered to take me on a deer hunting camp next year but I'm holding out for a quail hunt with English setter or good pointer to exercise my 16 gauge Fox double.

I appreciate all your inputs. Please keep them coming. Your scribe, Ollie

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Regular Membership: 37% Life Membership: 26%

Pres: LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret.) 11814 Triple Crown Rd., Reston, VA 20191 h: 703-758-1077; e; KIEF55@aol.com http;//members.aol.com/us55na/index.html On a very cool and blustering day in October, the Great Golf Challenge took place at Fort Bel voirâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the USNA Class of '57 vs. the Class of '55, with the winning Class to receive the '55/ '57 Shootout Trophy and bragging rights for a year. Jim Poole '57, was the congenial host, supported by a wonderful cadre of Classmates.

Since '57 has a much larger contingent of golfers in the Washington Metro area, four members of our Plebe Class, Class of '58, were pressed into service to aid their "old Firsties." They included: Owen Kirkley, Mike Salmon, Pete Westphal and Frank Gamboa. Roger Christianson, an honorary member of '55's golf program and prior winner of the '97 challenge, also participated.

Participating '55 golfers included: Lucy and Hank Mustin (12), Diane and Tom "Dutch" Schultz (24), Virginia Wyman and Ray Hine (20), Joe Chmelik (22) and son, Ed, Tony Bracken (20), Denny Sullivan (13), Tom Emery (09), Dick Morgan (03), who flew in the

Awardees with Jim Poole Not bad for a couple of golf transients with an average handicap of 20! At the buffet following the match, prizes were awarded for "closest to the pin" and "longest drive." Both awards went to an awesome Lucy Mustin. The Class persevered once again winning the most matches and retaining the title of '55/'57 Class Championship. It was a fitting end to an enjoyable affair with compliments to the Class of '57 for hosting a wonderful event. Stay alive and golf with '55!

A rip-roaring Homecoming tailgate and game celebration was capped off with a '55 dinner party at Busch's Chesapeake House. Out-of-town attendees included: Marilou and George Stott (17), Ray Medeiros, Sybil and Charley Plumly (16), Karen and Pat Taylor (16), Margot and Gary Snyder (01), and Pat and Paul Sutherland (07). Don Conner (08) surpassed himself in superbly arranging the dinner party.

Denny Sullivan, Joy and Spud Flowers

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Tom Mclsaac. Georse and Marv lou Ston

Gary Snyder. Fred ToUeson, Ted Parker and Ray Medeiros

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Denny SulUvan and Tom Kiefaber Al "King Koz" Kozischek (02) flew out from CaUfomia for the Navy/Notre Dame game (the scene, in "52, of one of his best defensive tackle performances). Despite his exuberant cheerleading and imposing presence, we lost the game.

Bart Fordham"s (16) recent trip to Russia was a feature on the "55 Listserv. It is worth revisiting.

Having recently spent eight days riding some 4.500 miles through the Russian countryside, from Belarus to SL Petersburg. I had a firsthand look at the sorry state of affairs in Russia. To begin with, when the Russians spht and everyone was given their "freedom", some 1,000-1,299 seiUor leaders stole most of the wealth of Russia and put it in secret accounts in various cotmtries arotmd the world. Dumping more money into Russia is sheer stupidit)'. It will never reach the Russian citizens. The top brass will get every single cent, I'U wager. The poor peasants had nothing then, and they have nothing now. One man said that his "wealth"" was in his cabbage and that someone stole 25 heads a week ago and he lost 25 percent of his "wealth". What we need to do. is to send some of our business experts there. The Russians know zUch about a free market economy. We have got to help them help themselves, rather than pour more money into an impossible simation.

On the road to Moscow bom Minsk, Belanis, we saw niunerous people on the side of the road trying to sell various items: mushrooms, potatoes, cabbage, cranberries, apples and cut glassware (yes. cut glassware). I cannot forget the image of an elderly woman. parienUy standing along the roadside with one bucket of cranberries, hoping to sell it before she w ent home. And. if she was forwnate enough to seU it, she would make a whole eight)' cents! AU along the road were similar siwations. One lady was selling glassware. She worked in a factor)' making the glassware, but the owner had no money, so he paid his employees in the products they made.

We bought a beautiful set of six small cut glasses for S6.00. They had to sit by the roadside on their own time and ny to sell so that they could have money to buy food. Worse yet, Russians do not want to be paid in rubles, since their currency flucmates so wildly. When I got to Russia, the rate of exchange was nine mbles to one U.S. dollar. A week later, they gave 18 mbles for a U.S. dollar! Most of the service-connected businesses want to be paid in U.S. dollars, even if they have to give a discount. We could not use ATM cards, even though they had machines, because there was no money in them! No one would touch oiu' American Express travel checks, even the American Express office was onh open a short time each day. and they only gave out mbles. not U.S. doUars. We stayed at the largest and best hotel in Moscow (owned and operated by the Russian Mafia, orratherone faction) and the entrance was guarded by two goons with automatic weapons, and more were patrolling the lobby and other floors. Senior military officers were taking me-

nial jobs just to put food on their tables and they have the keys to the nuclear weapons lockers!

Ever)'where we went, we heard rumors of a mihtar) coup. Quite frankly, the simation w as very tense. Carolyn and I went into a grocery store in the heart of Moscow, just to see how it looked compared to ours. The produce section was a joke. There were two heads of cabbage (a staple in the Russian diet), one red and one white. There was a bag with about twelve small potatoes in it...another staple of the Russian people. We saw no meat, although there was a quantit)' of vodka.

And, the service was something else. We bought several items and put them on the counter. The cashier totaled it up and told us how much we ow ed-1 paid, she put it in the register, and then tumed around and walked away! We saw no bags, so we put the items in our pockets and departed.

So much for their stores. One old lady in Red Square came up to us and said, in Russian, that she was a widow, that she was a survivor of the war. but her husband was lost and that she had not received her widow's pension since Jtme. It was a whole SI8.00! We gave her some U.S. currency and she broke down and cried. She pulled a cnunpled picture of a beautiftU young lady out of her piu^e and. through our guide, told us that the picture was of her at the beginning of W^TI. What a tragic life she must had led. We leamed that most Russians Uve on beet soup, potatoes and cabbage. Rarely do they ever eat meat, although they do make home-brew ed vodka.

In SL Petersburg, which we liked much better than Moscow, the walters in our hotel were allowed to qiuetly seU caviar to us by wTapping the containers in a napkin and discreetly showing it to us and asking if we wanted to buy some.

The trip was a real eye-opener, but not something that I would want to repeat. Quite frankly, I am ver) concerned about the situation in Russia., a country that spans eleven times zones!

Recentiy Joanie and Dick Morgan retumed from a month-long Space-A trip to Europ)e. Just over three weeks was spent touring Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Austria in a rental car, the rest of the time was spent in air terminals waiting for aircraft to show up and not cancel. They were amazed at the friendships and sea stories one can amass while waiting as a Category 6 passenger.

Category 5 (unaccompanied wives and children) bumped them by the dozens. They had a wonderful trip. It never ceased to amaze them how old the buildings are...how plentiftd the treasures...how beautiful the churches...how friendly the people, and how expensive the meals and gasoUne. They stayed on miUtarv' bases when near and available, but mosdy in a version of B&B"s (Zimmer Freis, pensions, elder hostels and a few hotels). Three years ago. they found out that VOQ rooms were almost always avaUable at the U.S. Hospital at Landstuhl.

Germany, a few miles east of Ramstein AB (where most U.S. miUtary flights now terminate).

Upcoming Class Events '55 Class Cruise to Bermuda. Dates: 22-29 May 1999 on Celebrity's ZE.\Tra. Ports: Hamilton and St. George. Departs: New York. NY. Bus pickup in Washington, DC. Baltimore, Philadelphia and New Jersey Cost; About S1300 per person, depending upon cabin location. A deposit of $250 is required and reservations should be made by 1 March (later accommodations are possible but not guaranteed). Agent; S&T Travel.

Olney. MD. Phone; 1-800-823-1355 or 301-9248300. This is Sandy and Ted Hyman"s (13) agency CaU them or their associates, Gloree and Paula for additional information and a brochure.

Ted"s email address is; tedhyman@erols.com.

Med Cruise: Luxurious Mediterranean cruise in September 1999 (leaves from Rome 9/28).

Call Paul Sutherland at 252-261-1094 or S&T Travel for details.

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Our annual Dark Ages Party is scheduled for 27 February at Mount Vernon CC. Call "Dutch" Schultz at 703-360-4332.

Appalachian Trail (At) Sitrep This time "Tree Bender" Charley Plumly started out with Companymate, Pat Taylor, who tried it for a few days and thought better of it until next spring or whenever Plum takes die plunge again. For those of you who have followed Plum's annual assault on the AT for the past five years, you know he started in the foothills of Georgia in '93, and spends up to three weeks at a clip on the hike north. In addition to both his son, Chad and daughter.

Honey, Charley has enticed such stalwarts as Carl Strang (16) and trail buddies "Smurf", "Geezer," and "180" to accompany him each spring. This year's backpacking joumey started in late October when the two spent the night at the Betty and Tony Hastoglis' (08) home in Charlottesville, a short distance from their ingress point for the AT. They planned to do 7-10 miles a day for a planned distance of 75 miles.

This report summarizes the first three days of the trek before Pat had to pull out after experiencing some chest pains (better safe than sorry) due to the grind. Additionally, Charley informed him that the next day would be bratal; a steady climb from 900 feet to 4000 feet, and a full 10 mile day. Highlights include; It was a "lonesome" trail - they encountered only one other group of hikers, and a couple of weekend aftemoon hikers; their cellular phones didn't have the legs to get out unless they were on a mountain top; and, Pat was on the trail long enough to get tagged "White W o l f by Plum after an experience late one tught with something resembling one. Charley resumed the trek north after a prearranged rendezvous with "Smurf."

Classmates in the San Diego region have been enjoying a beautiful fall. Twelve gathered on 10 September to watch the Wake Forest game at the Floyd's. Attendees included; Nancy and Paul Abernethy (06), Jo and Roger Coffey (21), Carol Schrader, Tom Shine (21), Peggy and Hugh Webster (12), Karen and Bob Weir (21), and Lynne and Ned Floyd (18). After the game, Lynne served chicken ole. Except for the score of the game, everybody had a good time. On 29 October, thirteen Classmates joined for lunch at the Pier Cafe in San Diego. Attendees included Tom Boucher (07), Dee and Pete Eller (07), Lynne and Ned Floyd, TuUa and Bob O'Lear (04), Bob Price (06), Tom Shine, Peggy and Hugh Webster, and Karen and Bob Weir. The sea stories were pretty thick, especially Tom Shine's account of Mids in an inflatable raft off

John DeZell, Kent Drummond and Carl Peterson '55 Listserv New members raise the total to 216, and are: Carl Braun (01), carlbraun@norfolk.infi.net; Stan Skorupski (23), SSSFMC@aol.com; John T^ler (19), JTYLER4321@aol.com; and Carl Vogel (08), carlvogel@juno.com. Tune into the Listserv for some very interesting Classmate experiences about "First Duty Station" and "Shipboard Incidents." They are too revealing to publish in this column!

Potpourri Carl Strang reports that our Listserv host, Ingram Leedy, got married. He married his banker, the beautiful Ann Marie Leidner, in Orlando, and Carl and Sheryll attended. Ingram, as most of you know, proudly displays on his office wall a certificate declaring him an honorary member of the Class of '55. Incidentally, Carl, acting in the line of duty, rose above the demands of advancing old age and creature comfort by representing the Class at Ingram's bachelor party: Our chartered bus retumed home at 2:30 a.m. after visiting Dejk Vue and the nationally-famous Mons Venus, two Tampafleshpots.It was a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it.

Sheryll and Carl were honored by a visit from Tom Davis (19) recently. Tom, who looks great for his age and could probably still squeeze into the white works he wore almost fifty years ago, is a biker and had come from his hometown of Wilson, NC, to Orlando to participate in a motorcycle rally and mischief.

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Sheryl and John Richards with his son, Kyle Family and friends participated. Sheryl, an accomplished portrait, landscape and etheric spiritual artist and a former deputy sheriff from Texas with a black belt in Aikido, studies Holographic Repatteming (HR) for certification at the teaching level. The accompanying picture of Sheryl and John was taken at his son Kyle's graduation from Towson University in May.

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Condolences Our Classmate, Harry Spence (22), lost his wife, Jane, on 26 October in Winter Park, FL. "Jane was full of life. She loved people and loved building relationships. She had an incredible bond with her family and four grandchildren."

John DeZell spent some time in Texas recentiy and had a great time with two Classmates: On my 66th birthday, I was in Houston on business. I was invited by a friend and Classmate, Kent Drummond (II) to dinner. His wife, Pat, cooked a splendid meal and Kent gave me a "Go Navy, Beat Army" pin for a birthday present.

Also, I had a terrific reunion with Cari Peterson (13), who was a teammate on the 4th Battalion lacrosse team. Carl and his wife, Trady, were thoughtful enough to invite Kent and Pat over for dinner and we all had a great time reminiscing.

Ed and Nancy Newbegin with Bob Pirie John Richards (16) married Sheryl Webster on a misty and breath-taking 4 October moming along the shore of beautiful Fairfield Lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Tom Davis with motorcycle pals A quick note about Class contacts from Ed Newbegin (12) in Charleston, SC; A Myrtle Beach weekend with his brother Bob Newbegin (12); with Jack Pierce (21) at the Scottish Games (still blowing the pipes), and at a ceiligh (party) at Newbegin's house; and a brief talk with Bob Pirie (14), featured speaker at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Nuclear Power Training Center at the Naval Weapons Station, Charleston.

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Mistakes In the October issue, at least one major error Regular Membership: 41% crept into the column. I apologize for stating the Life Membership: 24% wrong middle name for Michael Joseph Dwyer, Jr. in the '56 Last Muster section. For the Class Executive Committee, Co-Chairmen: December issue, you are in large measure reading it now. Sorry, I missed the deadline.

CAPT Douglass F. Hayman, USN (Ret.) (11) According to that erstwhile defender of 1387 Stonecreek Road, AnnapoUs MD 22102 discipUne, our own P.J. Wilson (19), those two e; doughaym@crossUiik.net; h: 410-268-0740 stunts have reaped their reward: Per our Brigade COL George Mushaiko, USAF (Ret) (15) Order No. 13-52, Schedule of Demerits and 8214 Treebrooke Lane, Alexandria VA 22308 Punishments, he wrote me up for DUTY, h: 703-768-4543 IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OR NEGLECT Members; OF; First charge is Carelessness in carrying out CAPT Ted Shultz, USN (Ret.) (20) duties—10/2. Second charge. Inattention to 9832 Arroyo Court, Vienna VA 22181 duties—15/3. 'Woo is me, this rifle and me on h; 703-938-6992 the Third Wing Red Terrace again. Let's see, CAPT Jim Van Metre, USN (Ret) (4) 9006 Nomini Lane, Alexandria VA 22309 h: 703- Where's that brick with the funny bump that punched itself up into the sole of your foot as if 360-5715 the shoe wasn't there at all' 'Hup,two, three, Treas: CDR Larry White, Jr., USN (Ret.) (12) 1004 White Rock Gap Road, Covington VA 24426 four...' 'Town, what town. It's a myth, you're putting me on...' Because of P.J., we will be e; thegemtree@aol.com h; 540-862-1300 seeing a steady presentation of those crimes Sec'y: Pete Randrup (3) against the Executive Department's regs!

4407 Atwick Road, Baltimore MD 21210 e; hardhead@erols.com h and FAX; 410-243-0552 Seriously, I regret the foul ups.

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In addition to the prime Class Usts, there are Paul Fournier (1) is trying to claim fame two lists for your possible selection; Spindrift for from having his prostrate removed. That's not a the exchange of discussions and news traffic, and claim to fame for Paul. Let me present to the SaltyTars for the cmsty humor traffic.

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Johnston, Westmoreland, Herb Woods; 30— Frith; 31—Ralph Schwartz. February 1— Audilet, 'Cool' Sam Morris, Newbury, George Simpson; 2—Bob Jones; 4—Cox, Visage; 5— Copeland, Waddns; 6—Wills; 7—Beagle; 8— Graf; 9—Cusick, Ford; 11—Bob Brown, John Collins; 13—Jay Taylor; 14—Bob Ryan; 15— Beving, Burdick, Costilow, Leahy, Smallman; 16—Alexander, Flood, Sibley, Warren; 17— Bryant, Hugdahl, Jarv Lynch; 18—Benson; 20— Egan; 21—Auer, Curtis, Isaac, Massey, Newcomb, Thompson, Dan Sullivan; 22— Doemer, Edgar; 24—Covey; 25—EUis, John Hicks, Kamp, Moore, Karl Peterson; 26— Debona, Harmon; 27—Alser, Kinney, Fred Wright; 28—Colman, Tom Lynch, Sanchez— Carrion. March 1—Douglas, Stockham; 2— Donahue, Herz, Jemee, Taff; 3—Dickerson, Hanna, Milne; 4—Robertson, Whelan; 6— Delgado; 7—Ingram; 8—Gervais; 9—Carrigan, Whitaker; 10—Stevenson; 12—BiU Scott; 13— Armstrong, Ed Bennett, Fetch; 14—Dans; 16— Emst: 18—Fesler, Jaeger, Spink; 19—Fleming; 20—Fischer; 21—Park, Van Alen; 22— McLaughlin; 23—Levendoski, Brian Woods; 24—Butts, Shewchuk; 25—Pinsky; 26—Jim Cooper, Swanson; 29—^Toohey, Jim White; 30— Amon, Clay, Macan, Seesholtz, Dioguardi; 31— O'ConneU. '56 Class Gift Committee Report Jim Van Metre (4) forwards this report to the Classmates; In conjunction with our 45th Reunion, the Class Executive Committee has decided, on behalf of the Class, to sponsor a major Class of "56 fund-raising campaign for a gift to the Naval Academy. This legacy will express our great appreciation for the education and start in Ufe we received in our four years "where the Sevem meets the tide."

As most of you know, the Congress no longer funds £dl aspects of the Academy. The govemment provides a first rate education and Uving environment for the Midshipmen, but all the extras must come from outside funds which largely are provided by Alumni. For example.

Alumni Hall was half financed by the govemment and half by Alumni.

Currentiy, eighteen classes are mnning major fund-raising campaigns. The campaigns by the '40s, '50s and •60s classes range from $250,000 to $2,000,000. We are aiming for an amount between $500,000 and $1,000,000. We have about 580 living graduates in our class, plus about 100 non-graduate alumni and widows who may wish to participate. Pledges will be sought in 1999 to be fulfilled over five years—1999 dirough 2003.

During this five year period, the Alunmi Association will not separately solicit you for annual fund donations. Right now, a Class of '56 gift committee is researching gift possibilities at the Academy in the academic, executive, and athletic spheres, and in other related areas such as the Academy's Nimitz Library, the Naval Academy Museum, the Naval Academy Foundation, and the U.S. Naval Institute.

A letter describing all reasonable possibilities will be sent to each Classmate in late November, and you will be asked to mail back your top five or six preferences. After collation, another letter will be sent about January 1999, to obtain your final votes. The Class can select more than one gift to give, the final determination shall be based on the Class preferences and the funds raised.

The Class has to date given several gifts the Academy, notably over $100,000 to build Alumni Hall, about $30,000 for the Academy

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'56s' Plebe Summer P-rade, First Company entering Worden Field

Parents' Day, Plebe Summer 1952, Noon Meal Formation

The man of the hour, Jim Visage, is No. 681 to the Academy, but No. 1 just then

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visitors electronic sign board, and about $30,000 in memorial chairs at the stadium and at Alumni Hall. Yet, it has become a recent 'tradition' for classes to give a major gift each decade after graduation, and most classes are participating or preparing to do so.

Nationally, almost all public and private colleges and universities depend upon their alumni for large amounts of support for both capital projects and annual operations. The Class Executive Committee believes strongly that a major gift to our alma mater at our 45th Reunion will be a great cause for celebration and a great source of deserved pride. We hope you agree!

Class Fratemity Recall the moment seen in the above picture: Audi Audilet (6) is leading as Company Commander, assisted by Don Flood (6) and Dick South (3) as the Guidon Bearer. As always, the front lines and near column are the easy groups to identify. The Right Guide is Jack Collins (16) and the Platoon Leader is Dick Drew (7). Traveling to the right, it appears that Don Coyne (3) is the Right Guide for the Second Platoon, and Hal Bauduit (24) is marching just aft of the Second Platoon Leader.

The First Column has John Langenheim (19), John Boyd (24), Doug Hayman (11), two unidentified, Sam Armstrong (6), Bill O'Keefe (10), and next to last, Hoyle 'Poopy' Miller (17). Jim Bruso (20) says the eagle eye can also pick out Dick Braun (19), Jim Brunner (23), and Buzz Husted (2) as well. I only squeezed out one marcher, Pete Thress (3) on a diagonal slanting back over Collins' shoulder, to the next to last man. But if that doesn't grab you, note that John Boyd (24) has a full set of fingers, the photo must have been taken in July 1952. "Hey John, get on the email and pass on your laundry number and Plebe Summer Crew number."

Jim Bruso (20) certainly has good eyes. He picked himself out as the 6th Midshipman in the first Squad nearest Tecumseh. Perhaps his Dad's pencil mark by his feet helped! Note that Dick Shigley (9) has yet to make his appearance in the Dram and Bugle Corps with his glockenspiel.

Had that addition been made during July, wouldn't it have made the training so much nicer! Although 1 can't make out the faces, that must be Dick Levendoski (13) four men down from Jim, note that, again, he is getting help with the knot in his neckerchief!

'56 Memorial Chairs The Class took care of establishing Dick Drew's memorial chair. As of the time of writing this column, only outstanding memorial chairs are for Bob Allen (14), Chuck Mulloy (14), and Jim Wolverton (21).

Dick Drew Doug Hayman (11) was successful in finding additional information on Dick Drew (7) and his family: Dick's mother is Mrs. Grace Drew, and she lives in Arlington, VA. His brother is Joseph C. Drew, living in Mitchellville, MD. The famous Dr. Drew who developed the use of blood plasma was Dick's uncle. Dr. Drew was the father of Charlene Drew Jarvis, a Washington, D.C. City Council member. It was through Ms. Jarvis that I located Dick's mother. Dick was also a first cousin of Fred Gregory, the astronaut, who graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy. Mrs. Drew said that Fred Gregory lives in Annapolis.

Additional information pulled from various sources indicates that Dick Drew had attended both Cornell and Howard Universities for one year each, serving in the NROTC for a year followed by 1-1/2 years, in the National Guard,

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until he w as separated in order that he could report to the Academy for our Plebe Simimer. At his encasement interment at the ArUngton National Cemetery. Lucius P. Gregg, Jr. '55 led seven Classmates from '56: Cliff Borden (7); Dick Carrigan (7): Ed Covey (7); Alex Fazekas (7): Karl Peterson (7); Ned Roberts (7); and Ed Sechrest (4).

'56 Funding Memorial Chairs StiU urging Classmates to consider a 150% fimding of a stadium memorial chair to provide for Class fimding for future needs. Three payments of S150 each to the Class Treasury wiU do the trick.

'56 Returning for Muster Here's word in fmva a long lost Classmate, Allen D. Cline, as noted in his letter to Jim Van Metre (4): I appreciate very much yom' sending me the register of the Class of 1956 from 'Sevem Tech.'

In looking through theroster,it is surprising how many members of the 8th Company I can remember. Of course. I am sure we have aU changed quite a bit in the ensuing 42 years.

I am sorry you had to go to such an extent to find my address. I have been laboring under the assumption that, unless you graduated, you were not eUgible to join the Aliunni Association, nor attend Class reunions. I now plan to write to the USNA Alunmi Association for an appUcation form, so I can keep up with aU the guys.

IncidentaUy, how did you go aboutfindingmy name and address?

As you probably know, I resigned in April of my Second Class year. Joined the Air Force and played basketbaU for 2 years at KeUy AFB, and for 18 months at USAF Security Service in Germany, where I also ran the base sports program and coached the base softbaU team. Returning to the University of Kentucky in 1960 for a B.B. m Electrical Engineering which was received in June 1961. Went to work for Kenmcky Power Company and retired from there in June 1995.

My wife, Pat, and I return to Crabtown every year. Her mother stiU Uves in EastporL I have a chance to go crabbing on the Bay with a good friendfromBay Ridge for at least two weeks each year. However, we have been there six times this year to make arrangements for a Uving-assisted home for her mother.

Again, thanks for your letter and the information on the 40th Reimion. I plan to make the 4Sth. if you guys won't throw me out!

Best wishesfiromKenmcky.

Al, we'U love to include you everytime. After aU, we did all shake aroimd for the scrambled egg platter together.

'56 Lost for years, back now.

Lyie Ishol (23) checked in with the following message; I moved to a different company, got a new but temporary business email address, and didn't have a home address, so I may have missed some contacts with everyone. I now have an emaU setup at home, so I'U get started again.

Lockheed Martin closed the local office in March 1998, so I went with Sverdrup Technology, Inc., still doing the same thing which is providing engineering services to Coastal System Station, primarily dealing with communications on LCAC. LCAC is starting through a service Ufe extension program (SLEP) and receiving new radios among other things.

In October, I spent a week in San Diego at an Air Combat Electronics Conference, and visited with Beppy and Frank Graham (17) a couple of nights.

'56 Graduation Day A man of determination and efficiency, Jim Visage (14) is held aloft by his Company-mates at our graduation in Dahlgren Hall as the day's foremost graduate that day.

Merrill Jay Kemp comes forth. Recent efforts to locate some of our Classmates

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The first big Five Homecoming, 1961. Names anyone? That was the year of Gararin, Shepard. Grissom. andTitov

1962, Why wait for a good homecoming every five years managed to connect with MerriU Kemp (16) out in St. George, UT. Now when we pick up his email address and laundry number, he'll be fuUy on board! Perhaps he'll lead us to that other Utah Classmate, Gary Brandt Christiansen (3) who left after the fall term Youngster year. Here's Merrill's letter to Jim Van Vetre (4); I appreciate your recent letter of welcome to the USNA Class of "56 Alunmi Association. I must admit I've been lost for several years from old friends of our USNA Class of '56.

I've spent many years involved in aerospace and just since retirement have been trying to reach members of our Class. For several years, I've been curious about what kind of careers my old Classmates had. I wUI appreciate corresponding with old friends.

'56 Classmates Found An intemet exchange provides us some memories of Columbian Prep in Washington.

George Mushaiko (15) was in contact with George Vogt, also from the 4th Batt, leaving the Academy in Febmary 1955. George Vogt is from Emporium, PA and Ed Worrell is from Beckley, WV and both lived next door to George Mushalko's place and a 'ranch' mn by Ghoulsby

on Biltmore St. in Washington. D.C. George Vogt earned his teaching degree from Clarion University, and then he spent six years with Avco, ten years with Sylvania, and up until he retired at the end of September. 25 years 'with Motorola as a Configuration Manager. "Go figure!' He mention his sorrow at hearing Hal Lewis (13) and John Hopkins (16) had passed away, for he always carried them in his mind as being die picture of health. George Vogt had to ttim down his invitation to Homecoming this year, but hopes to make one soon. He added; 'I could never figure out who attended more Class activities, you [Mushaiko] or Law Groner (1) attended more Class activities!"

I have to ask you, Fred Ernest (3): Was Dave Teacbout (3) acmally standing on you or in back of you? You were lucky diough. Had you been a few feet farther to your right. Gerry Gossens (4) would have hidden both of you. Yep. the folks up front are always easy to spot. But you notice that Tom Schwartz (4) gives the photo a symmetrical view for the 4th Co. Behind them is an attentive Howie Burdick (1). a smiling pair.

Choppy Cusachs (5) and maybe Bill Hull (17).

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Now it could be that I'm wrong, but is that my old roomie Fred Lind (3) presenting the half face look on the left edge. Certainly, B-more's own Gordon McGarry (15) had found the party to his liking. And sort of center on is Al Reed (5). Well that's about a quarter of the guys in the crowd.

Jim Braso (20) and date with white gloves! In the back are Barb and Carl Nelson (10) and Merrill Collier (15) at the 1961 Homecoming Front Row; Jim, "Lucky", Kathy, Jennifer. Second Row; Bill, Bobbie, Fred, Tom, August 1998

John Slough (13) and Pete Randrup (3) flank Jim Bmso (20) and his date after the Homecoming '61 Game at the Academy quarters for John Slough (16) Gatherings '56 San Diegeoz The report has been noted that '56 Left Coast shall meet when the visitor comes into the area!

The mles of the surfing life is to avoid schedules at all cost, but always extend the warm hand of friendship! And they do that well! Let anyone know that you are in the region and watch the SoCal magic works its way.

'56 Washington, D.C. The October, November, and December meetings were held at the Fort Myer Officer's Club, Arlington, VA. Large tumouts have led to fine fellowship. The December meeting was a joint meeting with the Class of '56 from the USMA. During that meeting. Bill Flight (4) presented an excellent review on the activities of the U. S. Naval Academy Foundation. He directs the activities of the Foundation, as they assist promising candidates who are not appointed to the Academy on their first try for admission.

Additionally, the Foundation assists NAPS up in

Are you a member of the Robert Means Thompson Societyl Please call Jennifer John at the Naval Academy Planned Giving Office to discuss membership (410-293-1939).

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The Class seems to be preparing Hemdon for the Plebe climb. Jim Bmso (20) on the right with arms akimbo and roomie Ray Kostesky (20) Newport provide a full program of activities for the candidate Midshipmen. Visiting the D.C. area and taking in a meeting has grown popular. If you can, let me or George Mushaiko (15) know that you are attending, but in any case, you are invited!

'56 Left Coast Hospitality Kathy and Tom Bruyere (24) and 6,500 of our closest friends went to the Rexall Showcase Intemational Conference in Long Beach, CA. Since we were in the neighborhood, we managed to spend time with children and grandchildren. It was great!

We also were able to see my earlier wife and his bride, Bonnie and BiU Whitaker (24). It was a great treat for us, or it would have been if Bill didn't look so much better than me! I'll bet he's in better shape now than when we graduated.

In the San Diego area, Jennifer and Bill Auer (24) were kind enough to invite us, Jim Murtland (10), and Bobbie and Fred Eylar (24) to their great place in Rancho Santa Fe for some of Jennifer's very best Chinese dishes. The picture gives a hint how much we all enjoyed it!

Tom

'56 Army game in Vienna Again this year, alas without the near total domination of the Woops that was the story last year, the gang were hosted by Nancy and Pete 'Hips' Bennett (13). Attending were Second Company mates, who recently became grandparents, Betty and Jerry Green, and Carol and Alex Morris; Elie and Pete Randrup (3).

Hey Boom, one Classmate looked me in the eye and said, "You have gained a couple of pounds Boom, it becomes you!"; Devan and Audi Audilet (6); Jean and Jim Jophnson (8); Nona and Fred Lippert (8). Still on active duty; Margarita and John Bellinger (11); Barbara and Ken Godstrey (11); Judi and Doug Hayman (11); Sandy and Pete FitzwiUiam (13); Shiriey and Dick Levendoski (13); Jean and Ed Parker (13); Mary Ann and Ernie Scheyder (14); Ludelle and Leo Koerkenmeier (18); Roma and P.J. Wilson (19); Elaine and Bill Doerner (20); Mona and Ted Schultz (20); and Toni and Chan Medwedeff(21).

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'56 Missing Reports It is noted that no recent reports have come in from the "56 community conceming their gathering either at informal meetings or at the formal USNAAA chapters in the Philippines, Washington State, Down East Maine, or Hawaii.

It would make nice reading. Perhaps you can have some other Classmates join your chapters with cyberspace memberships. Just think, perhaps HuntsviUe or St. Louis (or others of course) wiU have local chapters large enough one of these days to gather in a USNAAA Trustee! Speaking of Chapters, Tom Colman (4) has the gavel this year in HuntsviUe. Nice going.

No doubt that there other "56ers serving in other chapters as well.

If wonder upon wonder, he makes it into his Fifteenth Period, he is lucky beyond aU reason and he is probably a Saint.

Gee, I beUeve I see some grads from our era who have reached several of the levels already, weU before Solon's time schedule! Oh, by the way, just recentiy Gene acquired that long desired dog to accompany him as he makes the rounds at his estate in Seven VaUeys, PA.

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At their table in the Isles Yacht Club. Puma Gorda FL; Seated; SaUy Betts and Bud Alexander (I); Standing: Roger Betts (22) and Barbara '56 News From Classmates News from the Betts' Home Port SaUy and Roger Betts (22) took a faU trip to Bangkok and Singapore to participate in the Intemational PaUn Society's Biennial Convention. And of particidar news, Rog has been elected a National Director of the Navy League.

This gives him another shot at supporting the Navy. Wishes good health to aU in the Class.

22d Company mini-reunion Marcia and Dave Noonan and Roger Betts at the Bens' home m Punta Gorda. FL '56 Ah! The future stages Recentiy Gene Ward (3) and Perry Westmoreland (3) found themselves looking to our prospects. Gene asked Perry to be the Athenian Solon for us, identifying the next seven-year increments; In the Eleventh Period he is finally a wise man, but no one is crowding around to ask for his opinion about war, women and taxes.

In the Twelfth Period the old man bounces grandchildren and great grandchildren on his knees and mumbles old nursery rhymes.

WeU past his prime by the Thirteenth Period, he looks far out to sea for long periods of time and remembers the way it was.

By his Fourteenth Period he needs help from his loved ones, and he is indeed fortunate if they are still there for him.

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The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its armual event on 23 April. Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade. Further details com, be found in "On the Horizon."

In peacefiU Costa Rica, we find Sonja and Woody Woodbury and their grandson Mark '56 Woody Woodbury Situation It would be so nice to report that Woody Woodbury (20) had found some peace in his ongoing battie to have his retired pay passed on to him. At present, it is said that a Federal Warrant has been issued for the arrest of Woody as weU. His predicament is reaUy tough. Here's the story in a nutsheU: Woody's daughter was a single mother and the offer was made to the daughter that Woody and Sonja would raise the chUd. Their grandson. Mark, has Uved with Woody and Sonja except for a short period of time when their daughter and the boy's father were married. But that marriage ended in divorce. As part of the divorce decree, dated 14 Febmary 1992, custody was retained by the Woodburys. Then Woody and Sonja decided to move to Costa Rica, where Woody had been bom and Uved for nine years.

That move took place in January 1993. There had been no restriction on movement that appUed to Woody's famUy, including Mark. Three months later, upon the biological father's request, a Virginia court overturned everything and awarded custody to the biological father. Apparentiy this action took place uncontested by Woody, as he was in Central America rather than in the Virginia Beach JuvenUe and Domestic Court. Thereafter there has been an expensive traU of financial hits taken by the Woodburys. For example, the Virginia Beach Court authorized the sale of their Woodbury property to settie damages claims that the father had been awarded by the Court.

This did not satisfy the father. Per his request.

Rep. Owen Pickett (VA) attached a provision to the 1997 defense authorization bill. This attachment calls for the forfeiture of pay of certain miUtary retirees Uving outside the USA. who are involved in certain civU or criminal actions, particularly disputes over child custody. This, upon the certification by the Secretary of the Na\7 of the case as being applicable. Of note, the Virginia Beach court's action overturning the custody have been adjudicated by the Costa Rican courts as not appUcable, the custody belongs with Woody and Sonja. Such action by the Costa Rican courts was done before any of the Congressional and Secretary of the Navy action. I followed the logic of the law as presented by Woody in his letters, and it would seem that the forfeiture is based on law that was made well after Woody moved to Costa Rica. They seem to be getting a raw deal.

Thus, if the Class can help Woody in any way, he and his famUy could use our help. I have two letters written by Woody that cover the situation in detail. I would be pleased to forward copies to anyone who might be able to help. It has been a nightmare. — Pete

'56 Grand Time at a Ship's Reunion and a Photo Del Cory (5) sent in a nice sUde from 1957 and a neat suggestion for many of us to try our ship reunions: A couple of years ago, I was looking in the TROA magazine and saw a notice about a reunion of ALGOL (AKA-54), my first ship as a line officer out of ±e Academy. Though not able to attend that year. I did contact the people ninning the association and went onto their mailing UsL This year I was able to attend and let me teU you, it was worth going there. A big happy party, their llth such affair! There were crew and officers there from the whole history of the ship, firom its 1943 commissioning in WWn to its sinking as a fish reef in I99I, with lots of sea stories and pictures. One manfrommy old division even had a picture of me! But one story was extra special: "The Boatswain Mate was standing watch during the Korean War. One moming he soimded reveUle without reaUy paying attention to the switch he had fUpped. Bad move: He had hit the general announcing system and reveille had soimded in the CO's quarters. The outcome of that was the switch was painted red to preclude any repetition. WeU. that retired petty officer was there when ALGOL was about to be scuttied for thefishreef. And yes. the switch was stiU painted red. But a neat thing happened. The Navy stripped the switch box off the bulkhead and presented it to the PO before they puUed the plug on the ship.

Each year the association meets in a different location, and I'm planning to attend it again next year.

Now for the sUde: ALGOL had put into Japan and I was in Takarazuka, near the Muko River, about six mUes inland, midway between Kobe and Osaka. I labeled it "Classmate' but Pete and I have to guess that it is Leroy CoUins (19). If anyone is interested, I can provide a better color copy by email or by regular maU. Just let me know. Best wishes.

It's 1957 near Kobe and Osaka; Del Cory and perhaps Leroy Collins...any other IDs? John Buckley (20) at diis year's Homecoming was in the midst of a discussion on PC computers and to some degree the Apple iMax. Beyond the universal adoption of the PC. he pointed out tiiat diere were feattires still to be looked at. Even witiiin the PC field. Though tiiey have become a near commodity item, there are the branded PCs and the custom clone built units. His observation based upon real entrepreneurial experience; There are often inherent upgrading and compatibiUty issues associated

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widi the branded units whereas the clones Uve in die world of interchangeable, compatible parts and hardware.

Earlier this August, John and Lorraine started off on a Uip together with Peg and Pete Peterson (20) to Pensacola:

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On the Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, tiie Navy Line digs-in for the Woops I Beach, Navy Lodge, the Museum are by each other

Pete seems ready to jump into the T-34 Mentor which he flew while in flight training.

Obivously Pete and John have had lunch. See the smiles! National Museum of Naval Aviation.

From John Buckley: Pete and Peggy drove up to our place in the afternoon of Monday, 3 August to join us for dinner and spend the night prior to our departure the following day for Pensacola. We visit each other occasionally and always have a grand time; this was no exception. After a couple of cold ones and dinner, we retired for the evening. About 0715, we were underway taking I-IO almost all the way to the Museum, Navy Lodge, and the beaches. One tiring aspect; A good deal of that road could qualify as the world's longest washboard! After about five-and-a-half hours and a couple of pit stops, we pulled into the Navy Lodge. This is about a four-year-old facility, very nicely done, and only a stone throw from the beach and the museum. Tough to beat at $48 per night!

We spent the rest of Tuesday and all of Wednesday moming touring the Museum. I had never been there and was duly impressed. It's a first rate attraction by any standards and it's free ex-

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The Lallys celebrating with members of the loosing Galway Hurling team cept for the two IMAX movies; The Magic of Flight and Everest were being shown.

At about Noon, Pete and Peggy headed back home along the Gulf via Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and Panama City. Lorraine and I pushed north for 7-1/2 hours to Memphis to visit with my son, CDR Patrick Buckley '84 and his family. Pat has been assigned to Pers B4, which is newly relocated at Millington, now known as Mid-East Support Activity... or something like that. He's looking at about a two-year tour there and then most likely a Washington job.

After running the kids ragged taking in all the sights, Beale Street, Mud Island, the Peabody Hotel, and paying our respects to Elvis at Graceland, we shoved off for home on Monday the 10th. Drove straight thm, 11-1/2 hours. Picked up I-IO at Tallahassee and tortured the suspension one more time. Man, that's a bad road!

Sometimes you can ease the pain by driving in the passing lane, where it is less rugged in some places, but mostly it's just plain bad. It gets better after crossing 1-75.

I never thought I would make it without Lorraine driving for a few miles, but after eating a bag full of chocolate covered coffee beans, I was in high gear all the way! Checked in with Pete when we got back and they made it home without incident; the kind of trip one likes to have. We had a great time and looking forward to the next venture.

'56 'Red Tape at Patent Office Frustrates Inventive Minds' Back in 1971, Gunnar Jenson (18) took a bold step, he mailed all the elected Federal members of Congress and the Executive Branch an appeal to shape up the Patent Office, for it was becoming too slow and too expensive a process for Americans to claim protection for new devices, methods, and discoveries. His

The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April. Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade. Further details can be found in "On the Horizon."

efforts made inroads with very few of those to whom he mailed letters. Finally he made a convincing contact with the assistant commissioner for search systems, but there was no joy in Mudville; that man was released in a downsizing move! Gunnar is stUl trying to get the ear that may tum the Patent Office into an effective service. He invites ideas from all the Classmates.

'56 Skyland Montana Reports In John Nelson (10) forwards his family report from downtown Augusta that is about 50 miles west of Great Falls on the slope of the Lewis and Clark Range. For us, he is somewhere between John Langenheim (19) in Bozeman and Bob Vaselenko (1) and Wayne Miller (20) in Bigfork. Wow! Distances are great in that state!

John says: We just got back from a Family Reunion in Estes Park, CO, and our visit to my stepdaughter, and then home. That's 2500 miles on the old Windstar in three weeks! We stayed subscribed to the Class lists, so upon our return we found a fistful of email had built up. Next time we travel, I'll look into holding up the delivery of subscribed mail.

I'd like to bring you up to date with our stepdaughter. We had a suit for malpractice against her eye doctor (can't spell ophthalmologist most of the time although my number three daughter is one). It was settled out of court so we were setting her up for a household helper so she can live alone, as she wants, plus have enough to invest and provide the funds for her long term care.

So things look very good at this time. She also was medically retired from the State of Washington; not much money but as a result she was able to get accepted into their Medicare Supplemental Insurance Policy, a great help for her and handling her finances.

The family reunion was a wonderful thing. It was my Grandmother's family. About 75 showed up, including 15 from Sweden! 1 only knew three of all those attending. Of those three, I last saw two of them in 1969 and the other back in ' 56 or '57. My how they have gotten old. Too bad that the family name is lost to the fact that Glads family produce lots of girls, but no boys. Same trend with the Nelsons; I am the last of that line also.

Hey, I always was partial to girls anyhow!

'56 Doing the Blarney Stone Thing Rosemary and John Lally (13) had a marvelous vacation over to Ireland this summer.

But John is a bit shy about extending his written word wisdom, he instead let's the pictures do the talking;

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Lally relaxes on renmants of Kildare victorv' partj!

George and Barbara Mushaiko; Annette and Picken Wright; and Jane and Hal Hussey during the Hussey's trip east last summer

Rosemary and John celebrating the Kildare victory with KUdare coach Jim CoUins and wife, Nuala!

Lallys warming up prior to leading Kildare to victory over Galway in the All Ireland Hurling Finals '56 Sacramento Fashion Show

Once you let an Irishman out in public... Rosemary and John Lally entertain Vem Dander during his visit for the November Spandex show in the Golden State Capital AcmaUy Vem Dander (5) broke away from his ski slope thoughts to join up with Rosemary and John Lally (13) for a Salty Tars lunch in November. Each man could give a ran for the ambassador of the month as they traveled frequently this fall. The missing element is Peirce Ferriter (16), otherwise it would have been a 'fuU house!'

Jack Janetatos in the stables at Jefferson's Trace Vineyards with his Hanoverian mare and foal. Fidias Aima Moore and Jack Janetatos (1) have really taken on a time consumer for the leisure days. The vines he planted two summers ago have done well. But it takes time to really do the job! In the meantime, they have a stable with the scene shown above. 'One of these days, when the pressure is off..." Best wishes on the operation. Let's see. "At $100 a bottle, those vines should produce enough to cover the rent for a while! Mr. Rothchild. would you join Jan signing the labels.'"

Super Jock Tom Northam joins the three blocks of granite - George Mulshalko, Hal Hussey, and on the right, Picken Wright

Hal Hussey (15) Finally sat down to do a 'snail mail letter"; Our children are all married and increased the family tree by adding five grandsons and three granddaughters. The last grandson, William Ri-

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chard Lopez, was bom in Febmary 1998. AU four families live with three miles of home, so there is no need to travel far to see them. Instead, this past summer, Jane and I traveled around the U.S.A. to visit nieces, nephews, old friends and relatives between here (Monrovia, CA) and Delaware.

Also, this year with the help gleaned from the 40th Year Reunion book, I contacted and visited some Classmatesfiromthe 15th Company. While visiting in Virginia. I caUed George Mushaiko and talked to Barbara. Jane and I went the next night to visit not only with George and Barbara, but also with Pickett Wright (one of my former roommates) and Annette. Also there was Tom Northam. We had a great time reminiscing and exchanging the latest news including Tom's fimdraising cross-country bicycle ride from Seattle to Washington. D.C. He was getting ready to retum to Seattle the next day. but not to returning by bike! The evening ended with George inviting us to jom them for the 45th reunion in AnnapoUs. Jane and I are seriously thinking of making the trip. The next moming I gave Al Gaylor a call and visited Al and Jean the next aftemoon. Again a wonderful visit that was regrettably short.

In Norfolk. I called Don Johnson only to find out that he was in the middle of packing to leave the next moming. Rather than tjing him up with a visit, we chatted on the phone for an hour!

Finally, in Casa Grande. AZ. I called Jocko Binns (another roommate) and spent a couple of hours visiting with Jack and Martha before driving home on the final leg of our seven week and 8.000 mile trip. It was great visiting former Classmates from Company 15. Regrettably, it was the first visit with most of them since graduation.

If any Classmates are visiting in the Los Angeles area, the welcome mat is out for a call or a visit. And by the way, though your laundry number of 2255 is in the mnning for the high number. I believe my 165 has to be in the mnning for being the lowest.

Beat Army!

'56 Book Recommendation Carl Nelson (10) serves diis issue not in his customary position as author, but as a conununicator: Before Ed 'Swede' Hansen (10) passed away, his novel Temple of Kokopelli was in tiie hands of a literarv agent. Recently. Dolores Hansen decided to go ahead witii tiie publishing. After leaming there was such a book, many Classmates expressed an interest in obtaining their copies.

So here is die sttaight word; Copies can be ordered directiy from Dolores at 801-292-5648 or email Pmcpl@uswest.net.

You'll Uke diis story. I give it bodi diumbs up!

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Homecoming and the "56 Golfers present a solid line - Front; Walt Carlson (8) and Jerry Green (2). Rear - Ted Lewin (4), Perry Stone (17); Don Linquist (12); Pete Fitzwilliams (13); and Law Groner (1).

'56 Current Choices Recentiy there have been several guys reporting on current non-fiction books which they believe are timely, thought provoking, and well done. Duane 'Barney' Barnhart (19), Rod Dresser (15), Matt Ryan (17), and John Sterling (23) have keyed in on two in particular: The Death of Outrage by WilUam Bennett and Dereliction of Duty both breaching topics of the day.

'56 Yams From The Past Alex Morris (4) brings in a view of the Yard from the '40s: I just got around to reading the article about 'Tecumseh is under attack." [A local Crab wants to revert the name of our Indian friend back to its original name, Tamanend.] It brought back memoriesfromwhen the Morris family lived near Gate 2 (then permanently open), which our Class knows is Second Class Gate (depending upon your definition of 'is'). Several of the kids in the neighborhood and I used to go over to Tecumseh and pick up pennies starting about 8 A.M. on exam days. The Mids did make a left hand salute and throw the coins with their right hand. I recall that once in awhile there would be some Mids who were desperate souls and who threw five and ten dollar bills!

Then after 8:45, as I recall, we beat it out the gate to the Green Street Grammar School, just getting there in time, unless a pocket broke! In class, as our buddies looked on with envy, we could count our loot on the desks. A total of $5 in coins was considered pretty good.

This assured haul stopped when we transferred over to the Annapolis High School after 7th grade, there was no 8th grade in those days. Transportation just didn't give you enough time to cleanup the coins and still make classes out in the westem side of town where the high school was located, because there wasn't time.

When my Dad bought our house in 1940, Jimmylegs manned the permanently open Gate 2 . He liked it because it was close to the Band Office in Bancroft Hall. Likewise, Mids liked dragging there for the same reason.

The going rate for drags was $2 per night. In this regard, the September issue of Shipmate, on page 95, I see pictured with my second cousin, Jerry Weinstein '53, and his wife, Alice. I had not seen them since '53. They used to drag at my folks' house. When his parents came down to visit, I think for a June Week, his Dad and my Mom were amazed to immediately recognize each as cousins who had known and played to-

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gether as children many years ago in New York.

She had no idea until then that Jerry was related!

My Mom never really liked the quirky house which had been built in 1902. But the Morris house was upscale; we enjoyed an indoor toilet!

Most homes on the block had outhouses. The current owner of our old home has modemized it quite a bit, restoring features Uke the kitchen fireplace.

Conceming that gate: I firmly believe they closed the gate, not as a budget measure as some would have it, but because the Morris boys would sit in up the attic across from the gate and shoot beebees at the guards! In the Yard, the Gate was the wall end of Buchanan Road, and the street across King George St. is Martin St. [not Buchanan Road as the map in the USNA catalog shows it], home of the eponymous "Martin Street Magpies" basketball team, winner of the 8th grade YMCA championship about 1948 and widely publicized in the Evening Capital. Some would say we got a lot of free publicity because a teammate's mother was a sports reporter, but it was 'really' because we were so good.

In our Academy days, the Greyhound Bus Station building was on the comer across from Gate 2; next to that was Carvel Hall.

'56 Draw Slips And Man The Boards This came in from Alex Morris (4); What was the origin of the phrase "letting the cat out of the bag?"

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Answer to the question; The phrase originated when the Bo'sun broke out the cat-o-nine-tails to execute the Captain's punishment for crew members.

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Boo, Hiss! 1 just got back from the Army game, and like all of you was disheartened by the outcome. There is very little that is positive to be said about it. In addition to the tragedy in the stadium, which was very near where Betty and I were sitting, my son informed me that one of the Plebes had died the evening before the game, an apparent heart attack while playing sports. That news had been held back from the Brigade prior to the game, so it would not dampen their enthusiasm; and if there was a bright spot, it was the Brigade's unbridled enthusiasm and spirit.

They were nothing short of terrific, and the stunts, video "spots" on the big screen and general cheering far outshone Army, even before the stadium incident. Needless to say, the place changed after they took away the injured cadets; and for what it is worth (not much) from our very close vantage point to that end zone, the call of a fumble looked flawed. Navy's guy definitely brought the ball beyond the plane of the end zone, and that should have been that; or at least we would like to think so. Oh well, McElwee gets the big bucks for football officiating, so I will not attempt to move on his turf!

Lots of news this month from a variety of sources and places. Classmate Bob Bowers has sent postcards from all over Australia, and they are faithfully reproduced on the web page. Since Bob never lets himself be in the pictures, they will not be in Shipmate.

Bob has chimed in from Darwin, Ayers Rock, the Swagman's Billabong (Winton in Queensland), Kynuna, and Mckinlay, in far west Queensland. I will leave it to you readers to consult your atlas and find these locations.

Interestingly, Dan Kinney's son, Dan Jr., called me a few weeks ago and asked where Bob was, because Dan and Anne were about to ship out on (another) craise; this time to Bali. They had seen the earlier column which mentioned that Bob was there, and they wanted to look him up. Sorry, Dan, you will have to be faster than that! Bob was long gone by the time your ship sailed in.

Bob Albertson sent in a nice column from the Annapolis Evening Capital, which included a fine picture and write-up on Dave Smalley, who had just been admitted to the Anne Arundel County Sports Hall of Fame on 24 October 1998.

The article graciously describes Dave as "Naval Academy legend, Dave Smalley"...that is heady stuff! They continue as follows: Smalley, an Annapolis resident has been a highly respected player, coach and athletic administrator at the Naval Academy. He is one of only three players to serve as captain of Navy's men's basketball team two straight seasons. He was the Mids' leading scorer two of three seasons, with 856 career points. A Baltimore native, he retumed from a stint in the Marine Corps to succeed Ben Carnevale as head coach, compiling a 94-130 record from 1966-1976. He became the first head coach of women's basketball and led thefledgUngprogram to a 179-119 record in 12 seasons.

Smalley has served as Navy's Assistant Athletic Director for Admissions and Academics since 1979.

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Fine work, Dave, and I know the Class joins me in congratulating you on your many accomplishments!

Dale Hollabaugh emailed me recently with the following update; Pat Henry and I assisted at a recent Service Academy Career Conference held at the Hyatt Regency in San Diego. It was a successful conference and featured a talk by Ross Perot '53 on what he expectsfromhis people, especially managers, at Perot Systems. It was good to hear him expound on the traditional qualities of leaders, especially since it was the day after the President had spoken on the Lewinsky matter.

Pat and Fran moved to San Diego (Scripps Ranch area) in April '98. Pat is retired, and I have finally retired as of March '98. Retirement is working out great for Nada and me. Well, maybe a littie rough around the edges, like when I offered a few hints on making the bed. Now, I get to make the bed every day. I have also noted several ways that Nada could improve on her vacuuming, but I am staying quiet! George O'Brien would be pleased though, with my hospital creases on the bed. For those who don't know, George was in the Navy before the Academy, and there wasn't anything that Petty Officer O'Brien didn't really know about the service. He was a great help to me and our Classmates Plebe Summer and Plebe Year. George really had aU his stuff in one sneaker!

I don't know about the rest of you retirees, but I am havingttoublefiguringout how I ever spent 9-10 hours a day on the job. We have done a bit of traveling, but I am still not where I want to be with respect to having time to read, write, work out and leisurely travel. On a lark, we bought a new Beetie and are having fun in it. We've rediscovered Space-A and will take advantage of it.

On a recent visit to our daughter in Clearfield, UT, we re-leamed about base VOQs and checked in at the local Air Force base to discover that they have wonderful rooms at $ 12 per day! More from the West Coast later.

Thanks for the update. Dale, but 1 am having difficulty in crediting your comment about keeping quiet about Nada's vacuuming techniques. Nada, you may want to comment in Dale's next epistie!

Joe Koch sent in this report along with the news of impending travel; Mary Jane and I will be taking the Rhine and Mozelle River cmise with the Marryotts next May. Hope there are more Classmates along.

Rex Leonard, Ira Hughey, and I had a mini II th Company reunion in Colorado for the Navy/ Air Force football game weekend. Mary Jane and Iflewto Denver on Thursday, 8 October and were met at the Denver Airport by Rex and Carolyn Leonard. After an outstanding dinner at The Fort, we drove to Rex and Carolyn's home outside Colorado Springs. They actually live northeast of Monument, but their mailing address is Colorado Springs. After a walking tour of their property on Friday moming. Rex gave Mary Jane and me a tour of the Air Force Academy, which is about 12 miles from their house. The Air Force certainly has it all over Navy when it comes to total acreage, but we have a more traditional education setting with much more history and charm.

The Air Force Academy was too modem and cold looking for us. Ira and Mary Hughey arrived from Nebraska on Friday aftemoon in time for cocktails and lots of old stories told over drinks and dinner.

Saturday moming, Dick and Lyn Zoleman arrived from Denver to join us. Dick and Ira served in the same squadron together, and later Dick had a teaching tour at tiie Academy. He is retired Navy and a strong supporter of the Academy. We all arrived at the Air Force Academy stadium in time for the Navy League pre-game tent party. Steve Arnold '56 joined us there. Steve and Rex are old friends from their gymnastics team days at Canoe U. Steve left the Air Force after his obUgated service and has been in real estate development in the Colorado Springs area ever since.

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The Navy League and Parents Club put on quite a tent party, which also continued after the game.

It was a super day for attending a football game and would have been even better if Navy had shown up to play. It was a little disappointing when Air Force was ahead by 21 points before Navy got their first 1st down. At the tent party after the game, we saw John Ogas (9th Company) and his wife, Helen. They had come up from Albuquerque, NM, where they live with a Navy League group for the game. We did not see any other Classmates at the game.

The Leonards, Kochs, Hugheys, Zolmans, and Steve Amold, plus date, went out to the Circle W Ranch for dinner Saturday night and then all got together at the Cheyene Mountain Resort for bmnch on Sunday. After branch, the Hugheys headed back to Nebraska and the Zolemans headed back to Denver. The Kochs and Leonards did a bit of sightseeing around Colorado Springs on Sunday aftemooT and then drove to Cripple Creek to see the gambling casinos on Monday.

All the aspen frees had turned yellow, and the countryside was alive with the fall colors. Tuesday moming, Rex and Carolyn took Mary Jane and me back to the Denver airport for our flight back to Orange County.

It was a great mini reunion even though we did not win the football game. We had such a good time that we will all probably repeat the get together some year in the future.

Well, Joe, you were not alone in watching an unpleasant game. In fact, I will admit that the Army game was good throughout most of it, and the Air Force one was bad.

By way of Class ecumenicalisra, I received this input lauding the efforts of Jim Gant from Dick Vopelak '62 by way of an email pass from Bill Mickie and Bob Lutz Each of us, who has been in peril on, under, or above the sea, probably has one or more of these stories to teU. Here's my story that I'm sending along with a "30 years later" thank you note to Jim Gant '57. so he might show it to his fanuly and friends, but don't think I didn't thank Jim at the time. You know I did!

The incident was published in Submarine Safety Notes, but of course Jim wasn't identified, nor to my knowledge was Jim ever formally recognized for his actions. Hopefully it made his fifrep at least.

It was a foul winter's evening when I relieved the Officer of the Deck watch aboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN (SSBN-602). We were mnning on the surface along the northem coast of Ireland, laboring against the wind and waves to reach the 100 fathom curve where we would submerge to the calm of the ocean depths.

After several hours of pounding only a sailor can appreciate, we finally cleared Ireland and headed out into the North Atlantic. What we didn't realize was that despite the roughness we were experiencing, we were being protected by the land mass of Ireland now fading in the distance.

Suddenly, I looked up and saw a wall of water coming down upon us. I shouted a warning to the seaman lookout located above and behind me and ducked my body under the top of the sail for protection. My boots filled with water and the wetness rose above my waist as I braced my back against the ship's superstmcture, while die huge wave engulfed the ship. Luckily, I had no difficulty breathing because of the air trapped in the top of the space where 1 had ducked. Then. 1 felt the shudder of die main engines backing down and heard the sound of high pressure air entering the forward ballast tanks. Slowly the ship emerged, now at all stop wallowing in the stormy darkness.

I called to the lookout, but he didn't answer.

The ship's masthead light, located atop a four to five inch diameter pipe, was gone. It had broken off at the base and the severed electrical supply wire was sparking against the sail. I reached for the communication module (called the bridge suitcase) to call for help, but it was gone too.

Then, I heard the welcome cries of the lookout.

Like me, he was secured to his post with a lifeline, but now he was two decks below in the bottom of the saU with an injured leg. Thank God he had not been washed overboard where he certainly would have perished in the churning seas.

Using the permanentiy installed general announcing circuit, I summoned help that arrived in short order.

With the injured seaman safely below, the captain decided it was less risky to dive in less than 100 fathoms, than continue to fight the heavy weather in a vessel designed to operate submerged. After arriving in the confrol room and completing the dive, I was relieved of the watch.

It was then. I leamed what had transpired below decks during the incident.

At all ahead standard, the ship was passing 60 feet with a steep dive angle when Jim Gant, the ship's navigator, who was on duty in the navigation center in the after part of the confrol room, recognized our perilous situation. He rashed forward and ordered the control room watch slanders to back down emergency and to blow the forward ballast tanks. These actions righted the ship and remmed us to the surface as quickly as possible under the circumstances. There is no doubt in my mind that Jim's quick thinking and professional actions saved not only my life, but also the life of the seaman lookout, who surely would have drowned had we remained under water very much longer. For his actions I owe Jim Gant my life and my eternal gratiwde.

Jim, that is a wonderful tribute, and I know the Class is grateful to see your professionalism given proper credit. We are all grateful to Dick for sharing it with us. Speaking of professionalism. Bud Edney has made the news recentiy in two ways, which continue to distinguish him, and by reflection, all of us. Thanks. Bud. Bud recently was named Chairman of TROAA [Ed. Note: See "All Hands "] Those who watched the recent hearings of the judiciary committee on the impeachment of President Clinton had the privilege of hearing Bud's excellent testimony on proper ethics of leaders and the deleterious effect of high level miscreance on morale. Bud's full remarks are available on the internet, [Ed. Note: and on p. 12 of this issue.] I urge you to read them. Joe Koch informs us that they are available on the CSPAN website.

As a change in pace, here is a handwritten note from Jim McGinn with a very nice picture of himself and Buck Ashford taken in "the Islands."" Jim writes; I enjoy the column each month and thought it was time to write. I want to report that Jo Ann and I made a three-week visit to the Hawaiian Islands this summer. We spent a week each on Oahu. Kauai, and Maui; it was a thoroughly enjoyable visit. I can understand why so many people want to live there. One of the highlights of our Bip was a visit with Buck and Sue Ashford.

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Buck and I have known each other since our days atHilderPrep in Washington, DC, in 1952. (Hard to believe thai is 46 years ago!) They have a lovely villa with all the amenities nestled in the hills near Kailua. Buck has recently retired from his law firm in Honolulu and now does some consulting and plays both tennis and his ukulele.

Sue teaches elementary school in Kailua.

I am now completely retired after ten years with the Norfolk school system. Jo Ann and I golf, travel and try to spend a lot of time with our children and six grandchildren. The attached photo is of Buck and me on Kailua Beach.

1 to r: Jim McGinn and Buck Ashford George Lanman also sent in a picture and quill-penned note, which reads as follows; Below is a picture of newlyweds, Tricia and Dick Sargent, at dinner during Homecoming weekend. He spent the Homecoming weekend showing Tricia Washington and Annapolis, the sights that Marines need to indoctrinate their wives toward (to achieve the natural awe they expect). The "57ers are (r-1) John Stacey, Ann Lanman, Barbara Baker, O.C. Baker, Dick Sargent, Tricia Sargent, and me, George Lanman.

The picture was taken at the Cedar Knolls restaurant in Mount Vemon.

Pretty nice...Interesting that George lists the guests in the eastern (r to 1) manner... what were you really up to at CIA, George?

In the course of keeping up with the discourse on whether or not to have a Company reunion in Florida for the Third Company, I leamed that both Al Koster and Ed Peresluha have had recent "bionic man" operations (unlike Bruce DeMars, who simply donates bad organs; most recently he added his gall bladder to his appendix in the recycle bin). Koster had a "valve job" on his heart, and Peresluha is redoing the shocks on his hips one at a time. (Sec'y: One of the real beneflts of this job is the ability to be

irreverent...anyone who objects gets to take over...so far I have had no takers!)

Fred Howe informs me that Howard Smith has been located (under an anonymous name or "Mr. Smith" in Kansas City) and may be reached through his wife, Heidi at: heidiS@aol.com. Fred advises that if you have still not found your cap stretcher, you should get in touch.

John Shewmaker shared with us the note of appreciation for the Class' generosity in local charitable endeavors. Here is the note he received from Assumption Parish: As we prepare for the upcoming holidays, we would like to thank all the parishes, schools and organizations who make it possible for us to spread goodwill, joy, food and toys to so many folks here in the Washington area. The two weeks before Christmas are somewhat hectic around here, as several hundred parents, who have been pre-registered, come to our church auditorium to select toys and gifts for their children (they come without the children so the youngsters can be surprised on Christmas morning). The following group helps make our holidays possible: USNA Class of 1957.

And many others, of course. Thanks, John for spearheading that effort.

This note from Bob Lutz explains the earlier "dis" remark about Bruce DeMars; Had a call from Bmce DeMars this morning explaining why we have not heard from him for awhile. It seems that on a recent business trip he had to stop in New Orleans and have his gall bladder removed. There is a long story that goes with it, naturally, but I will not go into it here. Needless to say, the old salt is recovering and hopes that he has no more parts that have to be removed.

He claims that he will be at the next luncheon; (1 December at Ft. Myer ) and for a certain price, he will show us the scars.

Dave Cooper sent in the following report of the annual inter-Academy luncheon the Class has with our counterparts at West Point. Here is the gouge...

1957 Army/Navy Luncheon Co-Chairman On 4 November, we had our 9th annual luncheon with the WooPoos at the Army/Navy Country Club. As has been the frend in recent years, we severely outnumber them (this time 40 to 18) and then had to listen to their lame jokes about quality over quantity. The luncheon has become an annual highlight because it allows some of the prep school classmates that went to the two Academies to renew old friendships, and the rest of us have developed new friendships with our brethren from the Hudson. When you get to know

them, they aren't really that bad. Bob Lutz emceed for the Navy side and revealed a dark secret to some of us by admitting that he had actually gone through Plebe Year at West Point, before coming to Mother Bancroft. Who would have thought it! Just to show how things have progressed, after getting rid of all of our old 20th Homecoming wine by raffling it off to the Army guys at the previous annual luncheons, they are now trying to get us to buy tickets on their 40th homecoming wine! Nobody said that they were fast learners. The 22nd Company Officer, LCDR Tony Krueger, and the Senior Enlisted Advisor, Senior Chief LaGanga, also honored us by attending. LCDR Krueger filled us in on the progress of the 22nd Company in the color company competition. They are serious contenders at this stage of the game. It sounds like they are getting good leadership; now let's see if they can Beat Army.

Well, we now know that it didn't work out; anyway, thanks for the input. It was a great lunch.

Bob Lutz sent along a Form W from the Homecoming after-dinner game, which for reasons of brevity, I will not duplicate here.

Suffice it to report that we had 34 couples in attendance, and all of them had a great time. I am also including a couple of pictures that Betty and 1 shot in the parking lot before and after the game.

Keith Hastie and Nancy Doolin

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58 Members of the 22nd Company at the '57 tent Finally, I want to include an item which somehow got missed, and so is not as timely as it should be. Jim O'Connell's wife, Marian, passed away in June, after a long bout of lung disease. Marian had undergone a lung transplant in February, but suffered complications, and passed away on 2 June. Her funeral mass was on 5 June, and Marian was laid to rest in Arlington on 10 June, with many Classmates in attendance.

Marian was a Navy veteran, having served in the Navy's Nurse Corps where she met Jim, during their JG days. Jim noted that Marian always remembered surviving the "Battle of San Diego" in the late '50s, when nurses were forced to contend with the likes of JO's like ourselves. I know the Class joins me in extending our condolences to Jim and his family and in remembering what a wonderful lady Marian was.

I wUl end by wishing aU a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, with the full knowledge that it will be the first such greetings you will get for 1999-2000!

Regular Membership: 41% Life Membership: 20%

Pres; Lt Col Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) e; gmgerson@erols.com Sec'y: Col Warren S. Walters, USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Lane, Springfield, VA 22151-2430 h; 703-321-9586; e; wwalters@mail.erols.com http;//www.usnaclass.org/class/58 The big jump from the December issue to the January/February issue has been made, and here we are in the middle of the Dark Ages. Due to the anomalies of publication dates, you will now be catching up on all the late breaking news, plus a continuation of summer travels and gatherings of the roaming '58 flag. Our important news is being published rapidly on the Class list service, managed by Class President, Gordon Gerson (11th). All those in the Class who have submitted their email address to Gordon, currently 352 names, are being informed of time-sensitive or critical events almost as rapidly as they occur.

Backing that up is the Class of 1958 home page on the Intemet, which also carries important items of interest. This is maintained by the WebMaster, Bruce McCandless (19th). As this column is being submitted, the Army-Navy game hasn't yet been played, so we have no option to discuss the final efforts of the football season!

Let's just get on with the events of the past couple of months as we continue our voyage.

The Class was shocked on the evening of Monday, 19 October, to leam of the fatal heart attack suffered by James Franklin "Pooch"

Caldwell (6th). He had led the Class in cheering at the Navy-Rutgers game only two days earlier, joshing everyone into action and doing his usual job of running the neighboring class. On that Monday, he spent the morning at USNH Bethesda undergoing an upper-Gl exam, looking for the cause of what was thought to be a gastroesophageal problem. In the afternoon he went to work at Calvert Cliffs, then drove home. About ten minutes after arrival, he felt queasy, asked his wife, Peggy, to call 911, and then suffered a massive heart attack. The rescue squad was unable to revive him.

A funeral home visitation and service was held on 26 October, with funeral services in the USNA Chapel on 10 November, followed by a full-honors interment in Arlington National Cemetery. Classmates and friends were in abundance at all events, grieving with Peggy and the family over the loss of this much loved man.

Ten days before his demise. Pooch was the proud father at the change-of-command ceremony, wherein CDR James F. Caldwell, Jr. '81 became the Commanding Officer of the submarine JACKSONVILLE in Norfolk, VA. The photo shows, from left to right, daughter, Jeanne Caldwell; daughter-in-law, Kim; son, CDR Frank Caldwell '81; Peggy and Pooch; Bruce Wilcox (Presenting Class of '58 gift), and son, LCDR David Caldwell '84. Not in the photo but attending were son Andy Caldwell '83 and daughters-in-law, Susan and Josie. It was a grand gathering of the family, and they had a big celebration for upcoming birthdays.

Pooch was a unique person. From his earliest days with the Class, you knew he was the one that would find the fun in any situation. When it was time to be serious, he did that and did it well. He commanded a nuclear submarine and served as a Defense Attache, representing our country in Norway, with distinction for his efforts. At the same time, though, he knew when to make difficult things pleasurable and when to make fun things become hilarious. There are dozens of Pooch stories being told, and the family is collecting them. Have you got one to pass on? One favorite was a USNA stunt, when he arose in the middle of the night to put a huge floor polisher up on the desk-top of the room across the passageway and set it in operating condition. When the power came on about 0500 in Bancroft Hall, the occupants of that room were visited by a grinding, whirring monster thrashing about in the darkness and wreaking havoc. The hubbub that was raised in getting it stopped and searching for the miscreant brought the greatest grin to his face and howls of laughter to others as they figured out what was going on.

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"Pooch" Caldwell and family at change-of-command, JACKSONVILLE Shipmate, January-February 1999

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This went on all his life! He spread fun, rankled people, made you perform, and got people to laugh; yet he was there as a friend when you needed help or compassion. He "adopted" elderly people, assisted them in getting things done, and looked after their well being. He and Peggy raised a fine family, got their daughter into teaching, and got three sons into USNA, continuing the legacy of service handed down from his great-grandfather, grandfather, and father, all USNA graduates. Pooch was a special Classmate, and we shall all hold him in our memory as such. He'll be waiting at the gates for us, with his bull-horn and a cheery greeting! Until then, we'll just miss him!

The class flag has been making appearances around the globe. Arden and Lee Polhill (19) went with a group aboard the 60' catamaran FREEDOM to the Galapagos Islands, touring the archipelago for a week in a wonderful "Darwinian" experience. The photo shows Lee inspecting the flag, which flew throughout the trip. Over in Potsdam, Germany, Theresa and Bruce Wilcox (12th) took the flag to visit the birthplace and statue of Baron Von Steuben, who was instmmental in assisting this country during the Revolutionary War. The Wilcoxes were on a trip last summer with the Sons of the American Revolution.

Texas is the only state that allows registration of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Software Engineering, and the second individual in the whole country to be so designated is our old varsity squash player. Dr. Pat Hanavan, Jr. (24th). He was previously registered in Ohio as an Aeronautical Engineer in 1965. Pat was and engineer, test pilot, maintenance officer and logistician in the Air Force, retiring in 1978 as a Colonel. Pat is presently the founder and President of PATH Computer Systems, Inc. in San Antonio, where he and Alicia make their home. Congratulations on this addition to a long list of professional accomplishments in the engineering field, including teaching stints at the University of Texas and the University of Beijing!

Madelyn and Joe Fenick (7th) announce their retirement move, from 6254 Lake Luceme Dr., San Diego, CA to 6246 Lake Luceme Dr., same city. That's right next door! To the house they lived in from 1970-1974. Of course this was after a period of refurbishment to enlarge the kitchen and add on a room. Joe is still doing some consulting, about ten hours a week, but the rest of the time is tennis and probably golf They had all seven of their children home for the holidays, with accompanying grandchildren. Joe found three plaques while undergoing the move that he is willing to part with, so if anybody would like one from PREBLE (DDG-15), MITSCHER (DDG-35), or the JOHN MCCAIN

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36), give Joe a red-star cluster.

Bud Manazir (12th) is doing the man-thing and battling with prostate cancer [Ed. Note: See Mail Boat] out in Santa Ana, CA. He passes along some information that may be useful to others in the Class. He has been dealing with the Veterans Administration via his local Vets Service office. In his words; There is a presumption of Agent Orange exposure for anyone on the ground in Vietnam. I learned that the application should be filed as soon as diagnosis of prostate cancer is made.

Papers required are the original DD-214, copy of marriage certificate and doctor's diagnosis. VA will provide a monthly disability compensation based on degree of VA-determined disability and provide free medical at a VA hospital if you choose treatment there. An interesting side-note for the Class...the VA rep strongly suggested that I register my DD-214 with my County Recorder.

Then if the original is ever lost, you can get a "registered" copy ASAP, without having to wait weeks or months for a new original from DOD/ VA. This information is also applicable to widows, as evidenced by a note from Betsy Carson, wife of our late Classmate Mickey Carson (5th). She is in the process of applying for a survivors benefit under the same program, which will probably result in a tax savings for her. To both, we say thanks for sharing the information, and to Buddy "Fight On!" A note from golf-reporter, Whitey Edwards (IV'"): On a spectacular 18 October day the '58 Duffers, and drags, gathered for the 12* consecutive annual HIT n' GIGGLE Golf Toumament. As has been the case for the previous 11, it was held at Tantallon Country Club in Maryland, followed by a barbecue on Betsy Smith's deck overlooking the 1 st fairway and green. Jack Adams (4th) and Roxanne and Ed Kessler (15th)finishedfirst at two under par, followed by Jane and George Coyne (7th), Betsy Smith and Wally Bridgman (12th). Mary and Al Barbero (15th) and Bonnie and Keith Bunting (17th) were third. In the "skill? category," Keith Bunting had the longest drive and Wally Bridgman the closest to the hole on the par-3 ninth. Others attending but conspicuously absent from the awards ceremonies

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'58 Hit 'n Giggle Golfers Down in Annapolis, the Crabtown Contingent of the Class had its monthly dinner on 6 October out at "Fred's" in Parole. Since the "Little Campus" closed so it could undergo its transformation into "Galway Bay," the group has been somewhat without a home. Attending were Barbara and Al Schwitzer (1st), Polly and Ken Mitchell (10th), Sandy McMillan, Margie and Charlie Nichols (2nd), Becky and Bob Caldwell (18th), Rupert MacLean (21st), Julia and Jim Corder (3rd), Mimi and Dick Buss (20th), Nona and Ralph Luce (15th), Becky and Liles Creighton (14tii), Vera and Joe Port (23rd), and the scribe, Walt Mitchell (12th). Stand by for a future report on the group checking out the new Irish pub!

Dr. George David (9th) dropped an email to tell of a visit last August to the City Club of Cleveland by Senator John McCain (17th).

Several Cleveland area '58ers showed up to hear him speak, including Nikki MacKinnon (wife of Jack MacKinnon (9th), Ned Oldham (6th), Bud Keim (10th), and George. Other USNA Alums at the table included Jim Cookinham '68 and A.O. Rule '50.

When Navy played Boston College, a large contingent of '58ers traveled to the game to join Boston area Classmates in cheering Navy on to a great victory. Here is the story from one of the organizers. Jack Rennie (22nd);

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contacted the Balfour Ring Company, who made our class rings. They replaced the stone, reshaped the ring, and cleaned it up. No charge at all, since the ring has a lifetime warranty.

They certainly stand behind their guarantees.

You may contact Balfour at 1-800-542-8648, or Box 149207, Austin, TX 78745.

On the binnacle list is Brad Welles (3rd), who suffered a heart attack on 3 October. Mimi and Brad had closed their house in Tennessee and driven to Longboat Key, FL, when Brad was stricken shortly after arrival. In Sarasota Memorial Hospital he underwent a four-way bypass and had a new metal mitral valve inserted.

While it was touch-and-go for awhile. Brad is improving as of this writing, and further details can be obtained from Mimi at Windy44@aol.com.

Finally, as a bright look at life for our closing, we have a "Grandpa Picture!" Smiling proudly over the cute Navy cheerleader named Alicia Moran, Class of 2020, is proud grandfather Mike Moran, (24th). Go Navy!

'58 at the Navy B.C. game in Boston

Mike Moran and Grand-daughter Alicia A quick reminder...digital photos don't have the resolution required for column submission, so please send in only developed photos. Also if you change your email address, notify Gordon Gerson at gmgerson@erols.com!

'58 Trivia; The name of the bridge over Dorsey Creek is "Hill Bridge," history unknown.

Today, Ingram Field is in front of MacDonough Hall. What was that area called when we were Midshipmen? Hasta Luego! WSW

Jack Rennie and guests after the B.C. game Under perfectiy blue skies and ideal temperatures, the Navy Blue overtook the B.C. Eagles and came away with a crashing victory, 32 to 31.

The Class of '58 cheering section, over fifty strong, was conspicuously in evidence, far exceeding any other single class in tumout, and it was overheard in the BC locker room that the wild waving of the '58 guidons to the left of the end zone probably distracted the kicker and contributed, along with the "Pooch Caldwell factor," to the missing of the field goal in the last four seconds that could have reversed the outcome! "BZ" to guidon bearers Brenner, Scott, Slaven and Polski!

After the game, the '58ers then mounted the buses and headed for the suburbs where Carol and Jack Rennie hosted a post-game celebration and dinner, which lasted well into the dark hours at their home. The mood was "up;" the food and drinks were good, and Classmates got reacquainted, as everyone agreed that Pooch had been with us in spirit. At dinner, the Greater '58ers put away more lobster and other goodies

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than anyone thought was possible, and the day ended happily as Classmates said their farewells, heading for their homes and hotels.

The unofficial list of attendees that you see in the photos included: Pat and George Jenkins (10th), Ingrid and Brad Stumcke (15th), Kent Lawrence (16th), Nancy and Jim Healey (20th), Diane and George Brenner (1st), Nancy and Gene Porter (21st). Mary and Tom Keifer (17th), Anne and George Ojalehto (24th), Debbie and Chet Kunz (24th), Sally Jo and Fred Laing {24th), Jackie and Fred Victor (llth), Barbara and Paul Polski (2nd), Lee Moody and Bert Concklin (24th), Patty and Wayne Scott {16th), Linda and Bob Slaven {1st), Lee and Ed Clune (18th), Josette Ceglia and Tom Theohary (14th), Kay and Tom PoweU {13th), Nikki and Jack MacKinnon (9th), Cynthia and Hugh Gates (16tii), Pat and Dick Stack (7th), and Carol and Jack Rennie.

A tip from Steve Guthman (13th), who has more information on ring repairs. He had a cracked stone in his ring after 41 years, so

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Pres.: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret) Chairman Exec. Committee: CAPT Norbert H. Bednarek, USNR (ReL) Exec. VP: Joe Flynn Admin. VP; Gary Geist Exec. Sec'y; Bruce Nordwall Corp. Treasurer; Dave Osburn S e c y : CAPT John A. Butterfield, USN (Ret) 1130 Sugar Sands #190. Singer Island. FL 33404 w:561-840-1104; h: 561-881-7512 f: 561-863-8984; e; jbsgma@aoI.com www.roanoke.kl2.va.us/Dave"sWorld/usna 59.html A cheery Good Moming to '59ers out there!

Hope this edition finds all is well with you. but we all know that our coUective batting averages are most likely struggUng to stay over 300. We have good news and bad news to report per usual: but even in the bad, we can rejoice that one of our ranks was a real hero.

I think I shaU start on that note, and teU you a bit about Tylor "Kitt" Kittredge, who was a 2nd Companymate of some of us. who recentiy passed on. I draw upon information provided to me by Robert "Boots" Ceres and Kitt's cousin, Toby Field, (both from 2nd Company) and Ben Orrick. and old friend of Kin from Army days.

Services were held in early November for Tylor Kittredge. 61, who, in his years of miUtary and mining adventure, became as famiUar with the jungles of Southeast Asia and South/Central America, as he had been with the farm land north of Cincinnati where he spent much of his youth.

He was a member of one of Cincinnati's most prominent famiUes, but abandoned a potentially sheltered Ufe for a career that flirted constantiy with danger; sometimes from cave-ins. sometimes from guerrillas, and sometimes from armed combat. He died of the effects of lung cancer, which he had battied for 14 months, at Centro Medico PatiUa in Panama, where he had Uved for the last 30 years as a geologist, gold miner, and tree fanner.

Kitt began a life-long love affair with the miUtary when he attended the Naval Academy with the Class of '59. He was discharged in '57 for excessive demerits picked up from nonregulation hi-jinks. Undaunted, he enUsted in the Army, went thru jump school and served with the 82nd Airbome, and later 77th Special Forces.

After his honorable discharge, he graduated from Columbia University and later obtained a master's in geology from University of Colorado. Kitt maintained his military connection by remaining in the Reserves. In '67, he took the almost unprecedented step of volunteering to go to Vietnam as a combat infantryman, in a day when many were keeping out of harm's way. Kitt later explained that he looked back on his father's service in WWII as something to emulate; he was convinced of the justice of the fight to keep the govemment of South Vietnam (as imperfect as it was) from falling to the Viet Cong guerrillas and the invaders from the Communist North. As a staff sergeant, Kitt found himself stationed north of Saigon at Cu Chi. He commanded an armored personnel carrier he nicknamed, ' T H E POOR ALICE" after his wife, the former Alice Elizabeth lams, whom he had married in '62 (she was home with their infant children. AveUng and WilUs). On 31 January '68, during the height of the Tet offensive, Kitt won the Silver Star for his heroic gallantry in taking

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over command of his troops after aU die officers and more senior non-comms had been woimded or kiUed, and leading a devastating counterattack against a battaUon-sized contingent of the North Viemamese Army attacking U.S. HQ at Ton Son Nhut Air Base. Saigon. Several weeks later, he received his third Purple Heart for wounds in action. This time, the wounds were serious enough to cause his evacuation to a hospital in Japan, which ended his tour of duty. The seriousness of his wounds prompted Kin to tum down the offer of a battiefield commission, but he considered the offer to be the high point of his military service in peace and war.

In 1969, Tylor Kittredge and his family moved to Panama, where he was a freelance geologist and became involved in prospecting for copper and gold. For the past three years, he has mn a gold mine in a guerrilla-dominated area of rural Colombia, several times being taken captive, only to be let go after a few days or weeks. He calmly pointed out to his captors that he was more useful miming a mine that provided jobs for their supporters than resting in their camp.

Earlier, he had mined his own gold concession in Panama in the mountains near the Atiantic Coast.

In that sparsely settled frontier area, he established a tree farm growing tropical hardwoods a few miles north of Yaviza where the Pan Am highway comes to an abmpt end facing a series of unfordable rivers between it and the resumption of the road in northem Colombia. During his illness, diagnosed in August of '97, and a prognosis of only a few months remaining, Kitt circulated a brief memo to friends and relatives. It read; To friends I probably wiU not see again, as part of my profession, I have survived two mine caveins and other dangerous accidents, so, cancer should not be a surprise for me. In addition, my lucky and happy Ufe allowed me to fight enough to receive three combat wounds in five months, fighting a war I felt should be fought: something most people do not get to do. I have been taken prisoner by communist guerrillas four times (Nicaragua "78, El Salvador "84. Colombia "89 and '95). Had my captors known my history, they would have treated me less weU. Yes. I have lived a lucky, happy Ufe and brought grief to society's primary enemy, communism, the sponsor of 'the end justifies the means'â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the bloodiest concept ever!

Kitt was a member of the National Geographic Society and the Explorers Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Caryl Field Kittredge, of Cincinnati; his sister, Margot, of Boston; his children, AveUng lams Kittredge Hansen, of PinopoUs, SC, and William of Tampa, FL; and three grandchildren.

Kin, there was never a soul who could match your spirit and patriotism! We are glad to say we knew you, and the Class of 1959 salutes one of its best "we left behind." Kitt's cousin, Toby, is a senior vice president of Fleet Bank, handling tmst matters for privileged clients from a Providence office. He lives in the Newport. RI, area. If you want to express your feelings about Kitt, you could call Bob Ceres (remember, he was a great swimmer and captain of the Navy team) at St. George's School in Newport (where Boots has been Alumni Director for six years.. .and a fellow mnner. he has mn about four of them) 401-842-6743. Bob and Toby Field are trying to track down another 2nd Company pal. Bill Longfellow, who also was close to Kitt.

We are hoping that some of those Rhode Islandbased guys work on one another (and their friends) to insure we get a super tum-out for our 40th Reunion. Hopefully, you guys can sweep up Longfellow somewhere in the Philly/northeast

Pennsylvania area, so he doesn't have any excuse for missing the event.

I got to stop in AnnapoUs for the post-game tailgate (SMU game) and say hi to a few "59ers.

The new tent is great! Good to see Gary Geist Brenda and Don Smith (and their daughter Tracey"s family), Joan and Marty Finerty, Ona and Dan Truax, Lois and Joe Flynn, Sally and George Simmons. Norm Bednarek. the Ray Arts. Clautices. Dick Robinson. Rick Johnson, Hayden Leon, Art Emmerson. Bruce Nordwall, Dave Osburn. Shorty Wilson. I am sure I missed a few. and I apologize.

Had a nice taUc widi Bill Byrne '87 and one of his kids (Bill was a great quarterback for Navy in "80s; he is the son-in-law of Frank Donovan, and is married to Amy (Donovan) Byrne '87, who was a super mnner for Navy). I did see Bill Garrett early in the moming while getting a Starbuck's and blasting off for DC and board meetings I had for AREA (American Running and Fitness Association).

Bill Clautice is excited about a ski week he and Joyce have planned for Vail, first week in March. They were trying to coordinate with our Ski West point of contact, Dan Branch. If you are interested in joining with some '59ers for some spring skiing, please contact Dan Branch 301-855-4099, orWanch@aol.com.

Bruce Nordwall sent me this luce follow-up note; Good to see you. Hope we can get some tennis going for the 40th (Corr Sec'y: you bet! Mayl)e some mixed doubles too...the Don Smiths will be interested I know. Any volunteer organizer contact Bmce or Grif Hamilton.) Might get a mn going too (Sec 'y: I have that one covered. I am planning to hold a "59er Fitness Walk 'n Run probably early Samrday moming of our Reunion weekend). First of all, we owe Joe Flynn. Marty Finerty, et al thanks for getting and setting up the new '59 taUgate tent. It's double the size of the old faithful, and the benefits of the side panels (with windows, yet) were made clear at the last home game (cold and windy, albeit clear skies). Snug inside, we were about the only postgame "gaters in the lot. We lost the game, but won the tailgate!

For the Navy/Notre Dame game, Ted and Reggie Santos did a terrific job getting to the new Redskins stadium early and staking out a place.

The Washington '59 crowd had a fine tailgate in balmy weather and the AnnapoUs contingent rode down in a chartered bus to the general USNA tailgate, and on to meet with '59ers.

Joceile and I have had a couple terrific trips in the past 12 months. A year ago. we had a fascinating tour of India with our oldest son. Eric, and his wife. Smita. who grew up in Bombay. This fall, it was a tour of Greece, topping it off with three days in Istanbul. The antiquities of Greece are impressive, but if you go that far. don"t miss Istanbul. Another interesting part of the world, is Antarctica, which I visited (solo) on a ten-day assignment for Aviation Week & Space Technology in late January/early Febraary 1998. the end of the austtal summer. Even witii briefings from the National Science Foundation, and tips from Marty Finerty. I still was not quite prepared for the experience. The mountains are breathtakingly beautiful on a nice day. but there are also thousands of nules of featureless white terrain; and the weather can change in the blink of an eye.

For someone who loves mountains, snow, and ice. it was a paid vacation for me. The magazine gave me 20 pages to tell the stories, which were published in our 25 May edition. Now you can see the whole "Wings Over Antarctica" series including some great art on our website; www.aviationweek.com.

Now. "59ers, if you have not done so. hustie and get your reservations in for the 40th. Already, the Waterfront Marriott may be all booked, but our astute planning committee has some back-

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ups. Hey. good on Walt Wynn for being the first one to respond (someone does read my column...yeahl). He provided me with a terrific look-back at Rickover interviews. 1 may save that for a later column, or do something special for the 40th. But thanks immensely for right now, Walt!

The Class "sailor," Ron Trossbach, is about to set sail once again. This from Ron; Kathy and I are headed for Hilton Head, and then down the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), before they stop somewhere and fly home for a Christmas visit. Then, back to the ICW for the winter (Sec'y: out to the Caribbean and warm waters as well, this reporter assumes) and return to the Chesapeake in the spring, to visit kids and grandkids before heading to Newfoundland (by way of Newport, Maine. Nova Scotia, and Labrador). With our seagoing 12-year old. Crystal, with us, die headlines should read "Labrador Retriever Visits Labrador." We hope to be back in AnnapoUs before the 40th Reunion Weekend. (Sec'y: I have already threatened Ron!) After that, I have to settie down, because I am the Chairman of the next Newport Bermuda Race. We have not quite decided where we will go after that starts on 16 June 2000. but it will be back to sea somewhere. I would like to go into the Pacific; Kathy would like to go to the Med. Time will tell. Rise 'n Shine.

A note from Don Smith, who has not been cmising of late (too cold for him to head out on the Chesapeake with friends who have a boat down there), but did drive into Philadelphia for a Pro-Am tennis event which was a lot of fun he said, and a few Annapolis mns for football games. He sent this note; We dropped in on Homecoming and had a great time. The weather was outstanding and the game was one for the ages, if you are looking for excitement. Navy just nosed out a very good Colgate team. Our '59 group was well represented and the local '59ers did their usual great work for us. Joe Flynn and Norm Bednarek cooked up hamburgers, hot dogs, and my favorite Polish sausages after the game. Marty Finerty's sister sent along a large tray of fresh shrimp for before the game; they disappeared with the speed of light. I would be remiss if I did not say it was really the local area wives who kept our Wmmies full and tables laden with goodies. Folks I remember included, Dave Osburn, Frank Donovan, Marty Finerty, Joe Flynn, Bill Garrett, Hayden Leon, Frank Pipken, Dick Robinson, Pete Stout, Ron Trossbach, Dan Traax, Norm Bednarek, BiU Clautice, George Simmons, and Gary Smith. Sorry you could not make it.

Next year! (Sec'y: For sure!)

Don is working hard on rounding up his 13th Companymates. Three non-grads you might be able to help with include James Davis, Ray V. Miller, and Tom Sklenar.

I shall save some other tidbits for next column and wind up with an update from Freeman Neish; Thought I'd better lay to rest any mmors that I had been abducted by aliens. I retired from the Navy in '79, and after two years as public relations director for the newly-opened Hotel Shilla in Seoul, Korea, I went back to the maritime community and signed on as a field director for the United Seamen's Service (USS), a non-profit service agency similar to the USO, but tasked with providing services for Merchant Seamen of all nations. With USS, I have served in Okinawa, Yokohama, Inchon, Bremerhaven. back to Okinawa, thence to Pusan, Korea. Currently, 1 am constmcting a new USS center in Genoa, Italy.

John, I think the last time we were eyeball to eyeball was in Vietnam when you were flying with VAL-4 and I was an advisor for the Vietnamese Junk Force down in the Mekong Delta. I have been able to visit with Peggy and Hank Mauz. Nann and Sam Sigmund, and Lee Cutler in the Carmel/Monterey/Pebble Beach area during my occasional home leaves. I also had a chance to speak with Frank Donovan when he

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was Commander, Military Sealift Command and visiting Okinawa. Other than that, I have not had much of a chance to meet with other' 59ers. With any luck, this will be my last assignment with USS, and my wife and I can finally relax and stop living out of packing boxes. Just where that nught be, is yet to be determined. I have not lived in the U.S. since 1978, so my initial mission is for us to take our Harley-Davidson and do some touring around my native land, so to speak, and get reacquainted with this wonderful country of ours. By the way, Genoa (or Genova over here) is a delightful city right in the middle of the Italian Riviera. We have a guest room with bath and would be more than happy to host anyone traveling in this part of the world. Our info: Freeman and Jennifer Sook Neish, Viale Gambaro lA/4, 16146 Genova, Italy Tel # 39 010 316-825; fax 39 010 316-241. I would be delighted to hear from any Classmates.

Rise 'n Shine from all over the world. 'Til next report, Happy Holidays, John Butterfield.

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Pres; Dr. Richard R. Pariseau Sec'y; Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PI., Midlothian, VA23112-4337 h; 804-744-8808; f 804-675-5372 e; bilewis@richmond.infi.net I appreciate the input over the intemet. Recent addresses received from Doug Johnston, Pete Bos, Bob Gamba, Danny Mussleman, Henry Papa, Frank Kay, Tom Wishart, Tom Donahue, John Claman, Charlie Simmons, Karl Rippelmeyer, and Ed Killinger.

To our intemet activists; When you hear of Vims's or the like, check the below listed web site. There are vimses out there, but there are a lot of hoaxes which are designed to tie up the system by everybody sending warnings throughout the system, http;// www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html. Check this site to make sure that the vims is real before you send out warnings.

From Jim Duffy; Greetings Bill and Classmates, This is mostly a report on the "Mini" Reunion that we called tiie "Class of 1960 N'awUns Fest." Before that though, once again our Tailgate was selected for an award as the Most Navy Spirited when the Football Team played so well against West Virginia on 3 October. Next Friday (11/6) Carolyn and I will wave adieu to our youngest, LTJG Brendan of VAQ-130, as ENTERPRISE moves away from Pier 12 at the Naval Base, Norfolk for a Med/Mideast deployment. It will be a most nostalgic dejk vu event for me, but a parent could not be prouder. (As noted later in the column, Carolyn and Jim's pride was tragically tested by events later that week.)

On the year 2000 Class Reunion, there is not much new. Our events are scheduled to begin on 27 September and carry on into 1 October. The football game is against TCU on 30 September I hope that 1 persuaded Gene Gasser to serve as the transportation coordinator but still need someone to run the tailgate. A volunteer from the MD/ Washington DC/Northem VA/Annapolis area is needed.

Following up on the terribly sad news of Rusty Chain's death on 18 October, we sent our Class' condolences and a bouquet of roses to his widow, Kathy, and their children. Rusty and Kathy had attended our Homecoming the day before he died.

The N'awlins Fest was great fun. My Carolyn, who is sort of a N'awlins regular junkie (her brother, Phil Novak, and family live there) was the originator of the idea to gather there for the Tulane Game. Since our tour to Ireland in Octo-

ber '96 had been such a success, I became the designated organizer; selected by the regulars of the Tailgate crowd, with Carolyn in the background egging them on. As it turned out, we had 50 people participate in the package tour, 15 others who joined in for mini-packages. Before listing the attendees, I want to put the spotlight on two of our Classmates in Louisiana who extended the welcoming hand of generous friendship far beyond what would normally be expected. Tom Glew, assisted by his Louisiana belle, Evelyn, not only made the arrangements for our very swank post game private party at Pat O'Brien's; but on three separate occasions, he picked up the food and bar tab for good sized groups of the visitors. Our hats are off in gratitude to Hugh Smith who hosted a lovely dinner for 30 of us at a fine restaurant in his hometown of Madisonville, LA. Hugh, who is quite active in tiie local Navy League chapter is also the treasurer of the Maritime Museum and wanted his Classmates and their ladies to get a feel for that lovely area. Hugh even had the mayor stop by to greet us. Hugh presented each Classmate a very handsome signed watercolor print of the 1998 Louisiana Wooden Boat Show poster.

Madisonville is located on the eastern side of Lake Pochertrain, about 40 miles from N'awlins.

I know Hugh would extend a warm welcome to any Classmate who stops by. Besides Carolyn and I, the Fest groupies were: Pat and Ray Burkley, Cindi and Jim Cameron, Ginnie and Don DeLude, Joanne and Bob Gamba, June and Gene Gasser, Joy and Dick Hamon, Sandra and Ray Jones, Joan and Jim Lippold, Suzanne and Ed Mangan, Marilyn and Carl McCallum, Betty and Jim McKinney, Nancy and John Michalski, Linda and John Paepcke, Dick Pariseau and his friend Libby, Marianne and Jim Phelan, Liz and Karl Ripplemeyer, Anita and Bob Rohr, Darlene and Bob Steele, Cookie and Joe Tranchini, and Jean and Ed Walker.

Coming the longest distance, all the way from Mercer Island, WA, were our Railroader, Dave Parkinson and his lady, Sauncy. Filling out the group of fifty were non-grad but super Navy fans from Annapolis; Flora Pommer, Sue Barnett, Mary Clare Holder and, from Virginia Beach, Pam Kane (formerly affiliated with '58). Class of Sixty folks also along for the party were: Bob Osmon, Carolyn and Willy Taylor, Pepper and Buzz Ausley, Phyllis and Gene Gardner, and Gail and Buck Bonifay. Other friends along were: Bob and Peggy Young, our son Brian, his pal, Grayson Church, and the Novaks, including my godson, Philip (USNA 2007).

The package included a city bus tour that made a stop at one of the famous N'awlins cemeteries, a Mississippi Steamboat Jazz Luncheon Craise, lots of time to prowl the City and the French Quarter and to listen to good music at Preservation HaU and some, not so good but lots of fun, with the piano bar at Pat O'Brien's. The football team played with great spirit but were just outmatched. The tickets we were given by NAAA were among the worst to be had and will be the subject of a letter to the DOA. The game time on Saturday was moved up, which precluded our tailgate but worked to our advantage, as we were able to better enjoy the very lovely old French Empire room above Pat O'Brien's for the postgame party. One of the highlights of that event was the chance to throw the beads a la Mardi Gras style from our balcony down to the strollers below on Bourbon Street. The 20 or so pounds of beads were provided by the Novaks. As these events were moving along, so also was Hurricane Georges, which by Saturday morning had N'awlins boresighted. We lost a few folks who scrambled for home in their cars before the game and a few scooted right after, leaving about 48 of the expected 65 for the party. On Sunday morning, at the very elegant brunch at the Intercontinental Hotel, we were down to 30 of the planned 62 attendees. Those that stayed were not really hanging around for the hurricane party thrills, all departing flights had been canceled so we were stuck for the duration. On the way back to our

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hotel and for the next several hours imtil the 6 p.m. curfew went into effect almost ever)'one went out and bought a store of survival foods and Uquid refreshments. Even though Georges veered off to the northeast to hit BUoxi/Mobile. we were locked in at our Marriott Courtvard for the next 36 hours or so. A couple of the rooms that had been vacated by our escaping classmates were re-occupied by the Novaks and our son. Brian, and his friend. Grayson Church (son of Dave Church '67's President). They had been staying at the Novaks but had moved to the safety of the hotel as their neighborhood w as a prime candidate for serious flooding. The 30 or so who w ere marooned with us were given one of the conference rooms, in which we all shared goodies and a marathon poker game conmienced. The more demure among the ladies played canasta. The hotel staff did a wonderful job of providing for their guests under very stressfiil circumstances.

By Tuesday moming. the airport had reopened and some of us who had US Airw aysticketswere able to leave for home. There were about 12 of the group who were stuck until Wednesday and Thursday and who verj' upset with a couple of major airlines that delayed resumption of operations. As it tumed out, everyone arrived at their far-flung homes safely, even if a few days late.

Despite the hurricane threat disraption. the gettogether was lots of fun and gave the attendees a chance to get to know Classmates who peviously may have been just names and faces in the Lucky Bag. For the record. I am not in the travel business and make no profit on these forays. Now some of the TaUgaters are asking me to put a tour together for HawaU when we play the U of HawaU out there on 20 November 1999. If there is much interest, I may do it. If interested send an emaU to me at cardufiy@erols.com. Best regards to aU,.

Jim Duffy.

Sandy Hastie sent information that was not in time for the column to be used by those in the area, but a fimeral for Cherie Hastie and Sandy's mom, took place at the old Ft. Myers Chapel in Arlington, VA, on 11 December. His mother, Mary, passed away 5 October at 93 years young, just a few weeks after his wife was lost on Swissair fUght 111 near HaUfax, NS. Cherie's burial occurred immediately after the funeral, at ArUngton National Cemetery and was followed by a reception at Fort Myers. His mother's um was placed with his dad's at a private ceremony at Woods Memorial Church in Sevema Park, MD. later that day. Instead of flowers, donations may be given in memory of Cherie and Mary Hastie to The Salvation Army PO Box 5378, Atianta, GA, 31107. or to the local chapter.

Sandy reports he and his two daughters are doing alright. He is back at work, and they are back at school.

From Jim D i i ^ ; I know that each of you will share in the grief that Carolyn and I feel in reporting the death of our youngest son, LTJG Brendan James Duffy '95 USN. Brendan, a Naval FUght Officer and member of tiie USNA Class of 1995, was killed in an aUcraft accident onboard ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) whUe conducting tught refresher carrier landing qualifications off the Coast of Virginia on Sunday evening. 8 November. Three of his VAQ-130 Squadron mates also died in the mishap.

Brendan"s body was recovered from the sea and wiU probably be retumed to Annapolis. Funeral arrangements were made by the John Taylor Funeral Home in AnnapoUs. There was a visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, 12 November, from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., followed by a requiem mass at the Naval Academy Chapel on Friday, 13 November, at 2:00 p.m. Enumment took place at the Naval Academy Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, tiie family requests that memorial gifts be forwarded to the LTJG Brendan J. Duffy Memorial Fund at the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association. (See Class of "95 column for tribute, written by LTJG Duffy"s classmates.)

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Carolyn and I ask for your prayers to help us through this most tr) ing event Email from Pinkie Saunders; I just read latest Shipmate, noted the paucity of news and figured it was time for an update instead of complaining because there were few inputs. Hurricane season is drawing to a close and we had our standard quota of t* o. The first one. Earl, was mainly a wake up and, except for tourist inconvenience, was a non-player. The second one. Georges, was a real rainmaker. Fifteen plus inches of rain led to all the rivers flooding and damage loss of homes in those areas. The beaches took a hit as the sand dunes, rebuilt after Opal in '95. were destroyed and some homes took hits. High and dry in MUton. we suffered only one catasd-ophic loss, no cable for 1 1/2 days.

Seemed to take forever for the storm to move on, which led to sUght cabin fever but taught me how to watch the radio. All in aU. it proved that my decision not to Uve on the water was a smart one.

I have heard fixim Jim Phelan. Ron Hinkel and Jim McKinney via email. Jim's description of being held hostage in New Orleans lessens the disappointment of not being able to go to the Tulane game. I talked to Willie Taylor and he drove to Mobile via Hattiesburg. MS. to get Pepper and Buzz Ausley on a plane. He told me that Ed Mangan had to hire a cab to get to Baton Rouge to catch a plane and that en route the driver was falUng asleep and Ed drove most of the way.

From what I've heard. Classmates that went to New Orleans had an exciting weekend. I'm presentiy going to review classes in preparation for the upcoming tax season.

In January, I go on welfare as I get my first SSA check. Nice to get a Uttie back from aU that's been paid in. AU's well here. Girmy's stUl with civil service at Whiting and hoping for early retirement. That will free us up for a lot of traveling. My email is pinkiesa@juno.com. Presentiy have a loaner computer and, soon as I figure out the inner workings and hidden mechanisms, I'll bite the buUet and buy one. Then I'll go on the intemet and switch from Juno, which is free, but not the best. AU for now. Cheers, Pinkie!

Homecoming was a very fuU day. Kathy and Rusty Chain and Linda and I drove up from Richmond and spent the day at the taUgate, game. Naval Academy (Mid) store and class diimer.

Teenie and John Anthony had been up for the Friday night bash at Dahlgren and King Hall, which has gone significantiy down over the years. Even during the off-years, we used to have 2-3 tables occupied and all three wings fiUed with Alumni. This year was down to three Class of 60 couples and one wing of Alumni. Even Dahlgren only had a small portion occupied.

Something isn't right!

The tailgate at homecoming had a very nice tum out. Attending were: Pete Latimer. Sally and Bill Zierden. Liz and Stew Seaman. Teenie and John Anthony. Jenny and Ben Cote. PhylUs and Gene Gardner, Kathy and Rusty Chain, Linda and Bill Lewis. Nancy and John Michalski. Bob Osman. Carolyn and Jim Dul^, Merf Moerschel, Hank Phillips. Barb and Ron Hinkle. Sally and Carl Mott. Pat

Quintus and Bob Lowe. Joan and Jim Lippold, Joanne and Bob Gamba, June and Gene Gasser, Barbara and Jim Hancock. Sheila and John Chenard. Clare and Tom Donahue. Giimy and Don Delude. Janean and Doug Johnston.

Doug and Janean Johnston I was really pleased to see Doug Johnston and his bride. Janean. They tied the knot this past summer and my old roomie couldn"t be happier.

Dinner that evening was at the Eastport Yacht Club, hosted by Merf Moerschel, and new 'yachter," Gene Gasser. Attendees included: Marion and Hank Phillips. Kathy and Rusty Chain, Peggy and Jim Britell. Merf Moerschel, Barbara and Jim Hancock, SheUa and John Chenard with their son John and his date, Laveme Gosling, Pat Quintus and Bob Lowe, Cookie Gregory and Rob Kunkle, June and Gene Gasser. Susan and Ed Mangan. Clare and Tom Donahue. Nancy and John Michalski.

Sally and Bill Zierden and Bob Osmon.

Following dinner, the Lev^is"s and Chains headed on back to Richmond. I really enjoyed both parts of the trip sharing my 5th Company memories with Rusty's 1st Company exploits.

Similarly our submarine (mine) and Navy Air (his) experiences made the three hour trip fly by.

Those memories will now be a treasured part of my life, since less than a day later. Rusty unexpectedly passed away at home.

Rusty Chain and Merf Moerschel

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April. Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details can be found in "On the Horizon" of this issue.

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Homecoming at the Yacht club The foUowing Wednesday, Bob Osmon and 1 represented the Class at the memorial service, along with nearly 20 other Alumni from different Classes. His love of the Naval Academy, our Class, and the Navy were apparent to all who attended the service. At Kathy's request, we joined together to sing Navy Blue and Gold and concluded the service as he would have loved.

I heard from Danny Mussleman via phone, bringing me up to date on his email address.

Tilings are going well on the West Coast.

From Jay Newbern via email; Hello, Bill, on 24 September, Kay Filliater and I married in our church in Roswell, GA. We met at a large tennis faciUty in Atlanta and I gave her a miniature in the USNA Chapel at Homecoming in 1995, followed by dinner with 8th Company friends.

We're scouting for retirement locations with a move in about three years. Ponte Vedra Beach (Sawgrass), Norfolk and Charleston are candidates because of parents or grandchildren. Kay is my age; she sets a great example for all of us by mnning, vigorous walking, aerobics, bridge, and tennis. She's with Kimberly Clark and I still specialize in subdivision deals.

From Dick Pariseau; We, the Class of 1960, are scheduled to have a new set of Class officers take office in January 2000. Term is five years and re-elections are allowed. (I do not plan to ran for re-election.) Ballots will be distributed and election held during homecoming in the fall of 1999. Election results will be announced at our formal dinner party, Saturday night, during Homecoming 1999. John Claman is heading the Search Committee. Volunteers should contact John at 8754 Copeland Pond Road, Fairfax, VA 22031 (Home) 703-6987529 or (Work) 703-227-6829. By tradition, candidates should submit a one paragraph statement of their platform. The "platform" need not be elaborate. If you recall, my platform was to organize Mid-Year Reunions and we ended going to Minneapolis, Vail, Albuquerque/Santa Fe, Guatemala, etc, Tahoe is in the works for 1999.

All four positions are up for re-election. Current Class officers are: Jim Duffy (VP), Bill Lewis (Secretary), and Tom Terry (Treasurer). Get involved.

From Bobbie and Bob Brenton via email; Bill, I can't thank you enough for keeping us posted on Class of '60. The older we get, the harder your job becomes. Thanks for thinking of us.

Just an FYI. We are still enjoying our little bit of heaven here on the Med in Gaeta, Italy. Anyone who has visited here knows what I mean. I am working for the Navy as the Director of the Family Service Center serving LASALLE and COMSIXTHFLT and their families. Bob is teaching English to Italians, keeping house, cooking, ranning our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and serving as tour guide for all

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visitors...what a life! We have a little villa with a guest room and would welcome any company.

Gaeta is halfway between Rome (about 1 1/2 hours) and Naples (about 1 hour). Bob can pick you up at the Rome airport or at our train station in Formia.

Our email address is bobbiebrenton速 hotmail.com; DSN 626-7818, home 011-390771-740-560 or office commercial 011-390771 -709-818. One of these days, Bob and 1 will figure out what we will do when we grow up but in the meantime...come see us.

From Dick Davis; Dear Bill, during May and June, Carol and I took our 13 year old, Diana, on a trip around the U.S. While it was mostly for Diana's benefit, there were additional incentives for us, including the opportunity to see friends and relatives, among them two Classmates I hadn't seen for many years.

Dick Davis and Luke Riley We visited Linda and Luke in Gold Hill, NC, and learned about the gold in Gold Hill. We stayed the night in their beautiful home, on a lovely setting with acreage, and got reacquainted and caught up on their lives. Luke hasn't struck gold in the normal sense but lives a good life, doing more or less what he likes, after a great career in the Navy. The picture of Luke and me was taken in front of his home.

is in the process of completing a magnificent home overlooking Monterey Bay. We stayed two nights in a guest room, enjoying the lights and sights of the Bay. During the day, he toured us around the Monterey Peninsular and Pebble Beach, Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Charlie spent about a third of his Navy career in Monterey and settled here on his last tour at PG School. The picture of Charlie and me was taken at the lone oak near Pebble Beach.

We arrived back in New Hampshire on 1 July, after covering more than 11,000 miles in 45 days.

We visited five National Parks and four presidential libraries including Eisenhower's, where there is a picture of our Classmate, Butch Thompson, with Ike and Mamie at the White House.

We visited friends, relatives and numerous cities, including Atianta, New Orleans, San Diego, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Denver and St. Louis, basically the lower half of the 48 contiguous states. We'll do the upper half another time.

Then we went to Maine for a couple of weeks, put the boat in the water and took a few sails, then flew to Prague for ten days. The rest of the summer we spent in Maine, returning to New Hampshire for Labor Day, after putting the boat up for the winter. It's a tough life, but somebody's got to do it! BEAT ARMY! With warm regards, Dick Davis.

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Pres; RADM Jerry Smith, USN (Ret) Corr. Sec'y; CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret) 1756 Point No Point Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h; 410-849-3812; w; 301-261-8862 f; 301-261-8669; e: rtrogero@ea.net http;//www.jorge.com/USNA61 Happy New Year, Classmates. Here we are at the beginning of either the penultimate or antipenultimate year of this century, depending on which Gregorian calendar expert you are listening to. If you're anything like me, calendars are becoming like stop watches. The years are passing much too quickly.

Not much nooze to report. The Company Rep report due this month hasn't arrived, so your eyes won't get tired reading this.

Mail Call 1 got a nice letter and some photos form one of San Diego stalwarts, Gary Carlson, reporting on the '61 influence on his beloved Padres.

Just had to pass along some of the baseball excitement we San Diegans are experiencing this fall with our Padres. Enclosed is picture of Bob Kline, Joe Maiden, me and that ole raider, Steve Mayian, at opening day in our "limo." Yeah, I know, what are we doing with beers instead of champagne? I added a second picture of Joe and me taken last week among 65,000 maniacs watching Kevin Brown mow down the Astros. Even though I played baseball back at the Boat School, Joe really "walks the walk" as he still plays championship senior baseball, rans an umpire crew, and has mini season tickets to the Pads. Now that's a baseball nut! You may hear from me again next month as my wife and I are doing a 40th anniversary Middle craise (actually backpacking) to northem Italy and the Greek Isles. Tough life, I know, but we have to keep up with the other Classmates.

Dick Davis and Charlie Roberts Three thousand miles west, we called on Carol and Charlie Roberts in Monterey, CA. CharUe

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Kline, Maiden. Carlson, and Mayian stoking up for the Padres

The DeRoses. Wattersons and Drapers on Lake Shushwap

Joe .Maiden and Gary Carlson at "The Murph"

Cyberspace Nooze Bob "Tiny" Mclaughlin; Sorry we missed seeing you both at the Notre Dame game; I'm being generous calling that event a footbaU game.

It must be one gut-wrenching season you're going through. We're both doing fine. With watching the new home go up. making aU the decisions as to w hat we want, and of course, playing some golf, we've been kept quite busy; but loving every minute. As for the new home, the dry waU is complete, and the brick is about half w ay there. This week they should install the hardwood and then start trimming the inside. Don't have a move date as of now. but my best guess is completion by the end of January. We're quite comfortable where we are. and we don'tÂť ant to rash the process. Have seen some famiUes start moving in whUe the buUder is stiU installing carpet or painting. I know we'll be anxious, but I hope we have the patience to wait Weather here has been great so far, mid' 70s, and the courses are in great shape. As I said before, and reiterate here, come on down, and don't feel that you have to wait until we get in the new home.

Tiny McLaughlin searching for a lost golf baU Walt Draper; I am mailing you the photo I mentioned at the tailgate last month. It was taken in August when three '61 couples went to Lake Shushwap in beautiful British Columbia. We spent a week on a luxury houseboat (60 ft. long with a hot tub topside). A goodtimewas had by all! The couples are Sue and Rod Watterson. Judy and Rich DeRose, and "captain of the crew and first-mate" Nancy and Walt Draper.

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Don Grinnell: Here are a few notes about our WGNAC San Diego Chapter and our October luncheon. We had another good group at the Casa de Bandini on 13 October. Tom Bailey. Don GrinneU, BUI Kraus, Bmce Maxon, Steve Mayian, Ed Oleata, Bob Sheridan, Jay Shower. Frank Snay and Boyd Steele were the attendees.

Bill Kraus brought us up to date on the status of things back in your neighborhood and fiUed us in on progress of the Army/Navy Game Party plans. Steve Mayian had an always new portfoUo of jokes to pass along. They always seem to get better. Are we getting harder of hearing, or are the jokes actuaUy better?

One of the interesting things about our luncheons is someone always has a surprise. This time, it was Jay Shower. It seems Jay not only has his own airplane but is constantiy on the move. He related a recent trip to Oshkosh. WI. I hope I get all of these abbreviations, etc.. correct. Jay was one of more than 12.000 pilots that attended the AEAA Fly-in (Annual Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-in). Jay had one particularly hard to believe story about one of the pUots actuaUy opening a suitcase, assembling a tiny plane and taking off. Steve Mayian and Frank Snay. both pilots themselves, validated such experimental aircraft so Jay was not pulling a cloud over the former black shoes in the group. According to Jay. the engine itself w eighed only about three pounds. It turns out. Jay has been one of those quietiy adventurous guys ever since graduation. This column is too short to pass along aU of his stories. A couple of margaritas and we'U hear more at the next luncheon in Febmary.

Tom Bailey has picked up a new nickname as the Sewer King of San Diego. While pretty much staying in the SOCAL area. Tom has become an expert on sewers, waste water treatment and refinement, etc. Tom did report that the Toilet To Tap experiment here is not going too well as has been indicated in the local papers.

We'll probably have something new to report on the escapades of Bruce Maxon for the next column. He is being courted by the King of San Diego's Brokerage Houses. He was undecided as of the luncheon. We may also be the WGNAC in terms of post service job diversity too. What a great group!

Bob Westfall; Here's my report on the Navy/Air Force football game. Air Force played football. Navy didn't.

Other '61ers at the game were Arland Kuester and Al Holifield with wives. Barbara and Muggs. of course. At least the weather was great. I attended the game, but the Class of' 61 (AFA) taUgate was much better than the game.

Laura Derby, wife of Bob Derby, wrote in with this news: Two graduates of the Class of 1961 have ended up in a smaU. landlocked community' in West Texas. Four years ago. Bob Derby moved to San Angelo from DaUas to lead a more pastoral life in his wife. Laura's, hometown. Two months ago.

Buzz Needham and his wife. Karla. moved here as weU. Buzz is the retired commander of LNDEPE.NDENCE. Bob has held high tech jobs in Asia.

AustraUa. Califomia and Texas.

Neither of the men had known the other was here. A mutual acquaintance put them in touch with one another. Astounded is the only word that comes to mind! In a town of 90.000 people that has one manmade lake. Lake Nasworthy. you don't expect to see another grad.. .especially one fix)m the same Class!

The foursome shared the day of 5 December, watching the Army-Navv' game.

Bob Derby and Buzz Needham The Needhams are here working on a fanuly owned and operated golf course. Quicksand. The Derbys are here and in Palo Alto. CA. where Bob is VP of sales at Veridicom.

It's a small world!

Seen and Heard Around Town Most of the local activities have been incident to the Navy home football games. The SBORs (for those of you v^'ho forget easily, i.e.. experience more frequent senior moments, this stands for Staunch Bunch Of Regulars) hold down die fort, or more precisely, the tailgate party area, v ery nicely. We were blessed this season with good weather for all the home games. Unfortunately, we were not blessed widi great success on the gridiron as Navy's team was very young and inexperienced. As I write this, we are three days from the Army game, and the success of the season will depend on our showing in Philly. Hopefully, the Big Blue wiU leave us happy.

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During the season, we had several non-SBORs come to support the big Blue Team. I'll try to purge my memory to let you know who they are, but if I omit anyone, either fry me, forgive me, or send me a letter for the column. In no particular order, here goes; Jim Kerwick, Joe Allegretti, Tom White, Pete Ferriso, Mugs McKeown, George Worthington, Rod MacDonald, Walt Draper, Bert Cassels, Ken Craig, JP Decker, Jan Harvey, Bill Emmerich, BiU Kraus, Virg Hill, BiU Moore, Bob KeUy RT Davis, Walt Strobach, Larry Lubbs, Ed Straw, Paul Moses, Harry Dietz, Bemie Humphrey, Jack Sheahan, Ned Kuhns, Bob McLaughlin, and Ollie Oliver.

Following one of the games, the Class was honored by the arrival of the newly formed Naval Academy Pipe and Drum Corps, which the Class of '61 helped get started by funding their uniforms and equipment. Marching smartiy to our tailgate area wearing their Navy Tartan kilts, then forming into the traditional circle with the bass dmmmer at the center, they entertained our Classmates and many other fans who gravitated toward the sound of the bagpipes. Four Highland Dancers also performed several traditional dances over crossed swords. The Marine major, who was the officer representative for the group, formally thanked the Class for their support and assured us that we would be seeing more of them in the future.

To be honest, I was never tumed on by a bunch of guys wearing kilts, but must admit 1 was really impressed, and even had chills mnning up and down my back as the group performed, particularly when they finished their performance with Navy Blue and Gold. I was equally proud and impressed at the Notre Dame game when the Corps performed at the Alumni Association tailgate party, and received a rousing ovation from the hundreds of Alumni and friends in attendance. I hope all of you have a chance to see them in action, perhaps when you retum to Crabtown for our 40th Reunion on the weekend of 4-8 September 2001. Now that's a scary thought isn't it?

Attached are some photos of the Pipe and Dmm Corps, as well as some other shots of folks at the '61 tent during the season.

The Highland Dancers performing i!**i;'':'M

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The Pipe And Dmm Corps in action

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Scottie and RT Davis with Pat Falconer at the Tailgate tent

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Regular Membership: 36% Life Membership: 29%

Pres; CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN (Ret.) h; 703-575-0670; e; USNA62@erols.com Sec'y; Howard Pinskey h: 410-974-1962; e; PINSK62@aol.com PO. Box 3380, Annapolis, MD 21403-3326

Arlie Campbell, Jerry Smith and others enjoy the Pipe & Dmm Corps

The Robert Means Thompson Society ; will hold its annual event on 23 April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details can be found in "On the Horizon" of this issue. _^

Your scribe and his babe Upcoming Class Events Class luncheons in the DC area will be on Tuesday 9 March and 11 May. Class of 1961 Southern Explorer Dark Ages Caribbean Cruise on DAWN PRINCESS, commences on 27 February 1999. " G E T IT D O N E W I T H ' 6 1 "

Greetings from Annapolis Again the "Dark Ages" surround Annapolis, but spring is only seven weeks away. This midwinter issue of Shipmate contains much Class news and photos. It's always a pleasure for our Classmates to communicate this way. Here's the news; In Memorium Our friend and Classmate, Jerry Clark, passed away on 14 November 1998. The following obituary appeared in the Sacramento Bee California newspaper.

Jerry Clark built business on relationships, not transactions. Jerry A. Clark, a Davis stockbroker who served as a Little League volunteer when his three boys were young, died of cancer in his Davis residence. He was 59. A quiet, reserved man, Clark had worked for the past eight years at the stock brokerage firm of Edward Jones.

Before that, he was with Shearson Lehman Brothers. He was a past president of the Davis Kiwanis Club. He once served on the board of directors of Davis Little League. "Always dependable," was the way Vernon Burton, a fellow Kiwanis Club member, described him. "If he said he was going to do something, he did it." Kevin Haarberg, regional supervisor for Edward Jones, remembered him'as "just one of those people who was rock solid, very good at what he did. He built his business on relationships, not transactions."

Bom and reared in Greenville, MI, he attended the Naval Academy, graduating in 1962. He served aboard BRUSH {DD-745), a stint that in-

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eluded three tours of duty off Viemam. After five years' active dutv'. Clark decided to retum to civilian life. "He felt the Navy wasn't quite the place to raise a fanuly." said his wife of 31 years, Vivene Shaw Clark.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his mother and stepfather, Virginia and Edison Gaylord of Sacramento; sons. Steve of Riverside and Bryan and Michael of Da\is; brother. John Qark of Alexandria. VA; and sister. Judie Fobs of Tustin. There was a memorial service on 21 November in the Davis Community Church.

Vivette asked that conttibutions be made to Yolo Hospice. RO. Box 1014. Davis, CA956I7-I0I4 in memory of Jerrv.

The Class extends its sincere condolences to Jerry's fanuly and friends.

Jean, Pete Duffy's widow, and a ver>' classy individual, sent us a thoughtful and revealing note to thank our Classmates for standing by Pete and his fanuly during his ordeal with cancer in 1997. As Pete fought his last battie, he had many caUs. visits and letters from Classmates.

He was touched and grateful his friends and Classmates remembered and comforted him.

Thanks Jean for your kind words to our Class.

Alumni Hall Chair Dedication During Homecoming weekend 1998. Bill Gage arranged to have a memorial chair donated by his 7th Company Classmates, dedicated to the memory of Bill Roll. The ceremony took place in Alumni HaU. BUI writes that about 20 Classmates and friends gathered in support of Marlene. Ray Sisk and I were honored to represent the Company. After a moment of sUent prayer for BUI and the other deceased Classmates memoriaUzed there, I recotmted some of our times together, as far back as NAPSS, and read the messages many of you sent along.

Marlene was very moved. especiaUy when I presented her with a certificate and basket of flowers provided by the Alumni Association.

When I asked for additional comments from the attendees, Steve Chadwick rose to recotmt Bilfs contributions during Steve"s Commandant years, as weU his efforts on behalf of the Class when Steve was Class President. It was a genuinely warm and moving occasion and one I shaU not soon forget. I am compeUed to teU you that it was a real pleasure to work with the Alumni Association and Elizabeth Peltosalo in particular.

Elizabeth came in that Saturday, on her day off, to decorate the Chair and surrounding area and to provide the beautiful basket of blue and yellow flowers which really brightened the ceremony.

There has been a noticeable increase in the efficiency and Alumni-friendly attitude of the Association in recent years. Where, heretofore, the organization was seen as stoic and unresponsive (and in my view, righdy so), it now appears to be bending over backwards to assist us in every way possible. For those of you who are no longer members of the Alumni Association. I strongly recommend you reconsider and rejoin.

Doing so would serve us aU weU, to say nothing of those grads to come... end of commercial!

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Marlene RoU and Bill Gage Class News A real informative letter from Buzz Hurst in San Diego; It was good seeing you and our other Classmates back at Hal Koenig's retirement. It was a sincere and dignified ceremony and sitting in Memorial HaU during a fetid, un-airconditioned Maryland summer, while wearing a coat, tie and long sleeved shin made me feel just Uke a Midshipman again. Anyway. Hal's retirement home is just a few blocks downftt)mmy fencing school, so I'm going to see if I can persuade him to become our resident barber-surgeon. We got together with my former roommate. Steve Crooks. and his wife. LuciUe. while back in AnnapoUs. When not sandbagging his house in anticipation of the next hurricane. Steve is the head honcho for Pacer Systems in Panama City. The photograph shows him and me retuming to our first love, the sea. as we assist in conning the Oxford car ferry (note Lucille remains calm). We aied to talk our other "n ife." Mike Smith, into joining us. but he and Barbara had just moved to Lancaster. CA. and couldn't get away. Mike is stiU with NASA, but has transferred from Moffett Field to Edwards AFB. Last June. Susan and I attended a formal Dining-Out to honor the 56th anniversary of our victory at Midway. The whole thing was set-up by Linda and Rocky Spane. with Rocky acting as President of the Mess and Linda making it a great evening for everyone. While serving as COMNAVAIRPAC. Rocky was instmmental in getting Midway vets back to the island for a reunion and to take ENS Gay's ashes back to rejoin his squadron. He told me that he be-

lieves that the Navy should observe each anniversary of Midway the way the Royal Navy observes the aimiversaries of Trafalgar and I think he's one hundred percent right Anyway, attending the affair along with us were Aime and Brian Havey and Sandy and Paul Pendorf. Brian is a Vice-President of ICG. a financial advisory group and Paul just sold his composite materials company. AM&T. and sits in Marina Del Ray counting his profits (yes, fdtks. he did it just before the stock market dropped).

I had a couple of telephone conversations with MyTon Fleming about a young student who wanted to get into the Academy. As you know, Mv'ronis the czar of the Southem Califonua Blue and Gold and a champion swimmer. I suggested that this would be a great opportimit)' for him to begin preparations to attempt the EngUsh Channel, but so far his response has been restrained (acmaUy. it wasn't restrained at aU, but it was reasonably obscene).

I got together for lunch with Brian Mnnaghan last month. This isn't aU that easy because when he isn't winning lawsuits, he and Gerri head for Europe. Nevertheless, he told me of a number of honors he has received this year and I thought I'd pass the info to you. In May he received the "Outstanding Trial Lawyer" award from the Consumer Attomeys of San Diego for his efforts on behalf of 97 former employees of General Dynamics. They sued their former employer for empIo>'ment firaud and Brian and his coUeagues recovered S100 milUon for them. In July, he was selected by the American Trial Lawyers Association for the "Steven J. Sharp PubUc Service Award." This is presented to attomeys whose cases exemplifj' the American civil justice system. Brian represented a pediatrician who had been fired by his managed care group after 12 years of service because he was spending "loo much"" time with, and ordering "too many"" tests for. his young patients. Suffice it to say, Brian whomped the HMO big-time. Finally, on 17 October, the American Board of Trial Advocates named him the "Califomia Trial Lawyer of the Year."" This is an award that honors a person's entire career, in Brian"s case, one that also includes Uiree "San Diego Trial Lawyer of the Yeai^ nominations and nine "Outstanding San Diego Trial Lawyer" awards. He is clearly die man to see if you should ever wish to contest a parking ticket in this city.

Finally, slipping several links down the food chain, I was named die "Western Region Coach of the Year" by the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association this past summer. The westem region encompasses everything west of the Dakotas. Kansas and Nebraska, but I didn't have much competition in Montana. Enjoyed seeing SnufTy Smith on Nightiine last week!

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Buzz Hurst, Steve Crooks, Lucille Crooks

Brian Monaghan Ward Flys on...and...on...and...on This news just in about the guy who grew a "Victory Garden" in a gun tub.. .Ward Winter, our Classmate with the most continuous cockpit hours (he flies logs for a living and has 35 years of uninterrupted cockpit time in helicopters), married his high school sweetheart, Carrye Pettinger, in a shipboard ceremony at Lake Tahoe, CA, on 18 October 1998. Wardo, whom we aU know as an ultra-conservative right winger, rekindled his love of Carrye at our 35th reuiuon. During that event Bob Ditchey, his roommate of yesteryear, insisted on babysitting Sammy (his son of yester-decade), so that Ward and Carrye could date for the first time in 40 years. Cupid did his thing and a year later the happy couple were attended by her family at the wedding.

Ward and Carrye Winter

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Amie Hafner, Ward and Bob Ditchey

Ken Duckworth writes us about the 1998 Navy-Air Force game.

The Class of 1962 made a better showing at the Air Force game than the team did. Although there was no formal information to gather at the game, Mike McGrath, Joe Procopio, Bill Miller, BiU Spane, myself, and a few others were there. Joe is building a new home in Colorado Springs, and Mike already lives there. In 1996, when we beat the Zoomies, I received a payout of ten dollars from a pilot training Classmate, Mike Tiegte, USAFA 1962. I enclose a picture of the return of the symbolic ten dollars to add insult to injury. Mike became a very good friend of mine as well as LaMar Heiskell, who, like so many of our Classmates, gave his life in Vietnam and we share fond memories of him when we meet. I am still practicing law in Fort Lauderdale and we expect to be grandparents in December as Ken, our older son, and his wife, Gala, are expecting in Russia, where he is working for the State Department. I only hope that I do not have to send another humbling picture in December when I meet with my younger son, Eric, USMA 1995, who was just promoted to captain.

Allen Hughes' daughter was married at Mt. Vemon, VA on 12 September 1998. A great wedding photo!

George Fitzgerald says it's time to write and update the Class on what's happening to the Fitz.

After many years in the domestic life insurance business, in 1992 1 shifted to the international side on the simple premise that a hotel room in Copenhagen, Caracas or Calcutta was a lot more interesting base to operate from than a hotel room in Chicago or Charlotte. I haven't been disappointed. After a 16 year break, in July 1997, I married a wonderful attorney named Maite, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, whom I met in El Salvador. There's a unique, but improbable, love story here that keeps lots of other people playing the 100 to 1 slots at the race track, and all state lotteries, but that's another issue. Fortuitous fortune had a big role in our story in that my company sent me on a lengthy assignment to Buenos Aires shortly after we met in El Salvador in early 1996. However, only after she started to get telephone calls from me from places like Kuala Lumpur, Bratislava, Istanbul and Vienna, did she conclude that yours truly was indeed, "Un hombre muy serio." Marriage started to look like a real option after my phone bills passed my mortgage payments (my wife will never read this right, Howie? Right?). We married at our house in Delaware, and a month later we moved to St. Louis, where I had been maintaining an apartment while working for an intemational life insurer since 1995.

Now we've moved again. In April, my employer selected me to be the CEO of their Hong Kong company and we'll be there as you read this. We're looking forward to this assignment for the next few years in an exciting part of the world, with ttavel to China, Japan and other parts of Asia part of our plan. Our spirit of adventure is strong. For anyone coming to Hong Kong, please send me an email (see our Class list) and we'll get together.

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details can be found in "On the Horizon" of this issue.

Ken Duckworth and Mike Tiegtel

Ed Rector, George Marienthal, Allen Hughes, Bill Kirvan, Megan Hughes Kreiter, Dave Tremaine, Walt Welham and Pat Fitzpatrick '61

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Maite and George Fitzgerald It has to be a record for any high school and Academy Class. Four guys in '62 were members of the Class of '57 Xavier HS in New York City.

Prior to attending USNA. Ray Madonna attended Fordham; Carl Nardone, St. Peter's College; Bob DeMarco. CathoUc University: and Bob DiAiso, Stevens Institute of Technology. Other members of that class to attend services academies were Dave Burke '61, Bob Nemes '61, James Loorharm '61, Randy Cubero. USAFA ' 6 1 . Dean of Faculty USAFA.

Bob Diaiso, Bob DeMarco, Ray Madonna, Carl Mardone.

From Stew Lingley's electronic grab bag.

Bob Ditchey informs us that a new film about Viemam POWs, Return with Honor, had a benefit screening in LA on Veterans Day. Mike McGrath. whose drawings are featured prominentiy in the film, was at the screening and was quoted in an ZA Times article about the screening. The movie wiU open next spring.

Some Classmates are aware that Tom Uber founded a Christian camp for at-risk children in northern Pennsylvania. Called His Thousand HiUs (HTH), the camp has grovra into a place of hope, fun and heaUng for many youth, not only for tiiose of northem Appalachia, but also for many kids from the inner cities. Tom estimates as many as 2.000 are encouraged and served by HTH each year. However. Tom's current personal experience indicates the need for such places is even greater now, than it was before. So, Tom would like to invite fellow Classmates to help support the work of HTH. If you are interested in more information about the camp, or becoming a benefactor, please contact Tom (tom.uber@juno.com) or John Knuble (jcknuble@aol.com) or visit the HTH website at http://members.tripod.com/-HISHILLS/ index.html.

Classmates who have moved or relocated: Laurie and Jon Ericson, Hemdon, VA; Pat and Joe John, Beverly HiUs, CA; Tom Rue, Ovando, MT; Lee and Jim Walker, Perry, FL; Kay and John Cox, Marblehead, OH; Marilyn and Tom Burke, McLean, VA; Salley and Hank Schwartz, Cedar Crest, NM; Doima and Jack Hamilton, Bremerton, WA; J.D. Davis, Bloomsburg, PA; Clarice and Gene Hughes, Rio Rancho, NM; Kathy and Walt Martin, Oakton.

VA; Geoff Nelson, AnnapoUs, MD; Margie and Bernie Rosenbach, Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Maggie and Russ Waterman, Colorado Springs.

CO; Jim Droste, Boeme, TX; Frances and Buck Shaw, Laredo, TX: Erma and Jim Bagby, Mt. Pleasant, SC; Diane and Jim Barnes, Scottsdale, AZ; Marjorie and Charlie Bowers, Oxford, OH; Sandy and Don King, Bella Vista, AR; Helen and Murph Murphy, Punta Gorda, FL; Moiuka and Bill Owens, Kirkland, WA; Bonnie and Bill Stephenson, Winter Park, FL; Lois and Gktrdie Valentine. Lexington, VA; Jed Waterbury, Charleston, SC. "That's our Class news for this combined January-Febmary issue of Shipmate. Your letters and photos are really appreciated by our Classmates. Keep them coming in. Until next time.

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Pres; Hon. Stephen M. Duncan Sec'y: Michael H. Shelley 25 Sweetwater Lane. Pisgah Forest NC 28768 h; 828-862-4245; e; nstar@citcom.net Time does indeed msh on. It seems like only a short time ago that I was reminding you there were but six months remaining before our 35th Reunion. Now, in breathtaking fashion, it has come and gone. When you read this, four months will have passed since we spent that wonderful weekend together where the Sevem joins the tide. What a rich, good time it was!

Some 325 members of die Quality Class of 1963, and tiieir ladies, were in AnnapoUs for the big weekend. For the first time, we had our Reunion on a non-Homecoming weekend. With the Academy and the town relatively uncrowded, the atmosphere was relaxed and unpressured even though we had a fuU schedule of events.

The oidy disappointment was the canceUation of the formal parade that was to have been held on Friday aftemoon. The dinner dance on Friday night, the l-o-n-g tailgate party on Saturday, and the many Company-level diimers and parties on Saturday night provided lots of opportunities for enjoying being together.

Reunion Chairs. BUI and Jennifer Earner FuU credit for the complete success of the Reunion goes to the hard-working members of the Reunion Committee, chaired by Bill Earner.

(The de facto co-Chair. Jennifer Earner, did a prodigious amount of work on our behalf.) The other committee members were Steve Duncan (Class President). Frank Edrington (Mementos), Bob Forster (Tailgate and tickets), Jim Lloyd (Golf Toumament), Roger Mehle (Bus ttansportation), Pete Quinton (Class dinner party). Jan Quinton (Dinner party co-chair).

Norm Shackelton (transportation advisor; he did buses at die 30th Reunion). These good people began their work months before the Reunion, giving us many hours of their time. We thank you, folks, for doing so much so well.

I took a bunch of pictures at the tailgate party, printed here for your enjoyment. There are too many for individual captions, so I challenge you to find the Crew Team members, the group of feisty Marines, two of our Foreign National Classmates (Luis Adriasola and Gil Barbe), and to identify as many of die other folks as you can.

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Golf toumament coordinator, Jim Lloyd, has supplied numerous photos of the 45 participants at die Naval Academy golf course. Unfortunately, because of space constraints 1 can't include them in this issue; check this space next month.

One of die highlights of the 30th Reunion five years ago was Chet "Whitey" White's stunning 1963 Class crest tattoo, executed in multicolors by a talented artist in San Diego. Well, Whitey had another surprise for us this year, a matching rendering of the Naval Academy seal. I'm sure you'll find the snapshots printed here to be impressive; seeing the real thing in color is a delight. I won't conjecture what Whitey will have in store for us at the 40th, but I'm expecting

The Naval Academy Seal Lanny Cox videotaped the Protestant Chapel service on Sunday morning of the Reunion weekend. He has offered to make a copy of his tape on VHS cassette for any Classmates who want one: Anyone interested should send a blank VHS cassette to me for dubbing. I have no idea what it will cost to mail a cassette back to interested par-

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ties but I would appreciate a "zero sum" exercise. Cassettes may be mailed to me at 17286 West Westwind Drive Guraee, IL 60031. I have accepted a position as an Investment Principal at the USPA&IRA Home Office in Fort Worth, TX. They wanted me to start 1 October, but I already had the trip to Annapolis with daughter, Emily, planned (and funded) so they let me report midOctober. Patsy and the kids will follow when the house in Illinois sells. Hopefully, the house will sell pretty rapidly so Patsy won't have to spend another winter up here north of Chicago!

While at the Reunion, I heard the sad news that Tom Haney had died several months earlier from esophageal cancer. I'd like to know more details if any of our readers can provide them.

Jim Ring provided this account of one of the most important aspects of our Reunion weekend: As many of you know, the Class Foundation invited BiU Fitzgerald's widow, Betty Fitzgerald, and their two daughters to be our guests in Annapolis for our 35th Reunion. The primary purpose was to present the painting of FITZGERALD (DDG-62) to the Naval Academy Museum. The painting was completed by Dick Whalen for Ned Walsh as a prize that Ned won at the 30th Reunion. Ned gave it to Betty at the commissioning of FrrzGERALD and Betty wanted the original to go to the Naval Academy. The Foundation presented Betty with a re-marqued large framed lithograph of the painting for her home. Betty and her two daughters, Penni Herring and Lynda Scholtz, presented the painting to the museum curator at the Class meeting on Friday. Betty also invited CAPT Gary Holtz '77, the first CO of FITZGERALD to the presentation. The presentation was a wonderful event for the Fitzgerald family and the Class. At a private ceremony earlier in the day, I gave Betty one of the berets that the South Vietnamese Junk Force had worn. BUI was an advisor to the Junk Force when he was killed, and Betty had told me that she did not have one.

When I was Boat Group Commander on PAUL REVERE in 1965/66,1 had mn into our Classmate, John Burns, on one of the rivers in Vietnam.

John was an adviser to the Junk Force like Bill and he gave me the beret. When I found out that Betty did not have one, I figured that it should have a rightful home with her.

A secondary purpose of inviting Betty was to have her and her daughters meet some members of Bill's Company, the Second. Paul Tobin escorted them at the Friday night dinner and hosted a company dinner on Saturday. From what Betty told me, this was a real highlight of the weekend. Normally Betty, a Vermonter, is very reserved and quiet, but she was especially appreciative of the Second Company's warm welcome.

She told me that Penni and Lynda were only three and one when Bill was killed and hadn't known much about him. The only stories they heard were the ones about his bravery in Vietnam, ones that made him a superhero. During their conversation with his Companymates at the dinners, they leamed about his human side, as Mickey Mays and others regaled them with stories about Bill.

Penni and Lynda especially liked hearing these stories, so they could get to know their dad a little better. As the Fitzgeralds found out, they are as much a part of the Class of '63 as their dad was.

We are so fortunate to be members of the Great Class of '63 and to have these wonderful people as Classmates.

I received a note of gratitude from Penni and this note from Betty: "I wish to thank you personally for all that you did to make this past weekend possible. I enjoyed the stay at the hotel, the presentation of the painting, meeting up with Beth and Gary Holtz, seeing Bill's Classmates, the beautiful memorial service, the wonderful evening with the Tobins. We all came away with great memories and a feeling of belonging to a great group of people."

The third commanding officer of FITZGERALD (DDG-62) is CDR Jim G r a n t '80, who relieved CDR Charlie Martoglio '78 in San Diego on 23 October. FITZGERALD began a six-month

deployment to the Persian Gulf in early November.

Our first correspondent after the Reunion was Steve Coester, whose enthusiasm for the experience is obvious; Yvonne and 1 enjoyed the 35th Reunion even more than our high expectations. This was our first retum to Annapolis since graduation and the whole weekend was a glorious emotional experience. I had some trepidation since I was probably the first from our Class to leave the Navy, having been medical-ed out in 1964. Therefore, we didn't share the post-USNA Navy experiences, both good and bad. It was gratifying how we were accepted back into the fold after our 35year hiatus by the guys in the 18th Company. I was amazed at how many of the guys from other Companies remembered me and said hello. A special hello to fellow tennis team members, Lee Pekary and Lanny Cox, whom I only had a moment with. The whole thing was absolutely great. We were also fortunate to visit with Terry Abell, both in Fairfax prior to Reunion and at the O'Club for Sunday brunch. Congratulations to all the organizers, you did a fantastic job. It was great seeing everyone and we'll try not to wait another 35 years. P.S. Thanks in part to the USNA Network, my son. Dean, started flying for United Airlines in late October.

John Pfeiffer wasn't able to be at the Reunion, but he sent this email from Monterey, CA, to his Company coordinator, Birney Pease: Sorry we couldn't make it. Had shoulder surgery on the prior Thursday. I thought that we would make a quick trip back, but no luck. Our oldest son is a F/A-18 pilot on temp duty in Kingsville teaching the new kids in basic jet training. Our middle son is a May graduate from University of Richmond biz school and now working with Anderson Consulting in DC. The youngest still at home as a HS senior. I'm IS manager for the City of Monterey... what a deal! My wife, Pam, is a banker.. .for a little while longer. Other '63ers in the Monterey area include Chuck Calvano (NPS faculty), John Peterson (Semiretired consultant), Reed Farrington (Artist of note), Frank Pinney (did not graduate with us; is a builder and Big Sur Fire Chief!).

Coming so soon after the intensity of activity and emotion during the big Reunion weekend, '63's participation in the Naval Academy Homecoming two weeks later was not up to our usual levels. Here's the official report from Jim Metcalfe; At the regular Homecoming weekend it seemed that everyone must have been partied out at the big 35th special! Jeff Miles and I set up the '63 parking area at 8:30 a.m. and guarded it zealously (well, sort of..). The only '63ers I saw were Fem and Ian Sargent, Debbie and Glenn Laury, Caria and Jeff Miles, and me and Lisa. I did visit with my cousin, Patty, and her husband, Ed Robie '43. They had a good and enthusiastic tumout, and Navy came from 21 points behind to beat Colgate.

I saw Kaye and George Tracy at Phil Rooney's birthday party. George was only "slightiy" hurting from having played in the Alumni vs. varsity lacrosse game on Friday. No word on who won, but George did say the Mids did not go easy on the old guys. He played long enough to earn a t-shirt. I also saw Skip Wright at Phil's party. He had an interesting tale of his trip to the Antarctic when he was an active duty oceanographer. You will remember he was a jet pilot,flewFJ Furys at Glynco and A-4 Skyhawks, but suffered some health problem that grounded him. He then switched to oceanography and had a distinguished career. He went to the South Pole and visited the U.S. and other stations. He told of the initiation (I think they were New Zealanders) in which newcomers went swimming (very briefly ) in the water in a hole cut through the ice. He also visited the old explorers' sites where food was still hanging from the old days (80 or more years ago), still "good" to eat if you were starving to death. (That's what they say.)

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The Homecoming weekend had begun the day before on 16 October. Continuing his report, Jim Ring provided this account of the Brigade parade that aftemoon: Our Class President, Steve Duncan, had been invited to join the Presidents of other Classes in reviewing the Homecoming Parade. Presidents of Classes with reunions divisible by five were in attendance. The youngest was from '93 and the oldest from '33, ADM Tom Moorer '33, the CNO and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs in the late 1960s. Steve could not go. so he asked Terry Abell to represent the Class. Terry has done so much to help the Class and represents the spirit of perseverance of the Class of '63.1 was formnate to be invited to escort Terry to the parade.

We arrived early on a beautiful crisp fall day and the Academy was set for our arrival with a parking space right next to Worden Field. One of the Midshipmen quickly got Terry's wheelchair out, set it up, helped him out. and pushed him to his seat of honor in the front row of the reviewing stand. Classmates, Bob Harper and Charlie Minter were there to greet us and spent a lot of time with us before the parade began. As the 30 Companies of the Brigade marched onto the field, two yawls with their spiimakersflyingsaUed back and forth in the background on the Sevem River.

It was truly a beautiful sight.

As the Brigade started to pass in review, we joined the Superintendent and other Class Presidents and moved onto the field to review the parade. I hadn't been this close to the parade for 35 years. 1 never felt emotional about a parade when I was a participant, but I cUd during this one. I thought about the 70-plus Classmates who were with us during our last parade and were not with us today. I will never forget them as long as we have our Class Foundation.

For the Class of '63, it was a great day. Terry represented us well and was reaUy appreciative of doing it. He later said that it continues to amaze him the incredible things that the Class does for him and the things that he does for the Class are a pleasure. Without him doing all the work for the Foundation, I would be lost. If you have time, email him a thank you or just chat with him at; taabell@erols.com. Better y e t stop out and see him in Fairfax City, VA. ff you go at lunchtime he can order from a variety of deUvery places.

Denny Vaughan's tour as Commander of the Naval Reserve Force ended on 17 October, when he was reUeved by RADM John B. Totushek.

During the change of command ceremony, ADM Jay Johnson, the CNO, stressed the importance of the Naval Reserve Force to the Navy and national security. "Wherever 1 go I am proud to tell audiences that the Naval Reserve is indispensable to and indistinguishable from our active forces," the CNO said. "Today we have a Naval Reserve Force that is ready, relevant, and responding. It is a force with a clear sense of the present and a bright vision for its fumre." He attributed much of the Naval Reserve's success to its Commander. "You have done a magnificent job in commanding this superb force," he said of Deimy. "Your vision, your energy, your persistence, and your commitment have left our Naval Reserve more ready, more relevant, and more vital than ever before."

When 1 asked Denny about his immediate future, he replied.

The CNO asked me to stay on as the Program Executive Officer for Mine Warfare here in DC. It is an area in which I have a good and extensive background. I am excited about doing this and know that I can make a positive influence. Now both of the last two flags in the Class of '63 are in the Mine Warfare business, with Denny Conley down at COMINEWARCOM in Corpus Christi.

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Thanks to Jack Fischer for sending this news and photo; Here is a photo of Bob Tieslaa and myself enjoying the sun on the shores of Lake Tahoe.

We apologize to viewers but, at this age. it is the best that we can do. We were up there with his neat wife, Marjun, and my daughter, Carrie. Bob and Marjun live in Fiddletown where he was mayor for many years and now is an award-winning vinmer (Bud and Bob's Wines), a breeder of champion sheep, and a highly esteemed teacher and coach at Amador High School.

interested in your comments. What do you remember? Did it influence you to attend USNA? Are your recoUections generally favorable or unfavorable? No names wiU be used without permission. Bud woidd appreciate responses by email to: Budalxandr@aol.com, or by mail to 1401 75di Circle NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.

That wraps up things for this month. If you've enjoyed reading the news and seeing all the photos (and who wouldn't?), I hope you'U be moved to contribute to my next report. Let me hear from you soon, friends!

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64 Tieslau and Fischer at Lake Tahoe A mid-November article in The Wall Street Journal tided, "More Toasts, Less Sleep; The Globe-Trotting CEO" profiled Mike Bonsignore, CEO of Honeywell, Inc. Mike, the article said, "represents the new breed of CEOs who can't afford to stay home much. To oversee global operations and cope with growing economic turmoil abroad, they need the negotiating skiUs of a diplomat the cultural acumen of a protocol officer, and the stamina of a marathon runner. Being able to stay awake, and charming, for days on end is a must." The article recounted his October visits to nine cities in Belgium, Germany, and China in an eleven-day period.

Some bits of information from business cards given to me at the 35th Reuiuon; Julian Wright is Senior Advisor at the National Weather Service in Silver Spring. MD; Ted DelGaizo is Senior Parmer at Main Line Engineering Associates in Malvem, PA; Luis Adriasola is Executive Consultant with Science AppUcations International Corporation in Santiago, Chile; Rob Newton is Director of New Business at the Emerge Magazine unit of Black Entertainment Television; Bill Hahn is Assistant General Manager of the Kitsap PubUc Utility District in Poulsbo, WA; Tony De Santis is Global Chemical Marine Coordinator with SheU Chemical Ltd. in Houston, TX; Earl Buck is Program Manager with GEC-Marconi Dynamics, Inc. in Westiake ViUage, CA. The next time you're on the Intemet, take a look at the U.S. Navy Submarine Centeimial web site. You'll find it at: http;// www.navsea.navy.mil/Submarine-Centennial/ sublOO.hUnl. Back in 1957-58, 39 episodes of die syndicated television series "Men of AnnapoUs" were broadcast nationally. Bud Alexander '56 is researching the series and the impact it may have had on motivating young men to attend the Naval Academy. (A companion series, "West Point," was on the air during the same period.)

The project results wiU be summarized in an article for Shipmate that will include comments from contemporary correspondence and documents related to the series and anecdotal comments as received from the Classes of 19621968. Bud is asking for any recollections of either series, good or bad, and would be

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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: fuUde@erols.com '64 Class Web page: http;//www.mindspring.com/ ~gunsmoke26o/USNA64 It has been nearly two months since 1 sat down to put a Shipmate article together. Fortunately we have a lot more news this month and with the Notre Dame game and its associated activities there is much more information for the column.

The Class of '64 activities started on Thursday aftemoon for the Notre Dame weekend. The opening event of the weekend was the retirement ceremony of RADM Bob Sutton. Bob's retirement was held outdoors on a very beautifid fall aftemoon at the Washington Navy Yard.

Numerous Classmates were among the large crown attending the impressive ceremony. Bob's final tour of duty was as the Director, Navy Intemational Programs Office and his current boss, the Honorable H. Lee Buchanan, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) was the guest speaker. Bob's retirement leaves only five Classmates remaining on active duty. Bob has not yet decided on what he is going to do in his next career, but he intends to do a lot of golfing and hunting while he finds the perfect second career. I know aU of us want to wish Bob and his wife, Becky, the very best and we know Bob wiU be as successful in his second career as he was throughout his 34 plus years in the Navy.

On Thursday evening, nearly 30 Classmates, their famiUes and friends attended the NavyNotre Dame Pep rally in Tecumseh Court. Pep rallies may have changed a littie over 34 years, but the "64 spirit was as strong as ever. Len Wass, the prime mover behind the impressive Navy-Notre Dame d-ophy, spoke to the Brigade about the background of the trophy. I hope those of you who were not able to attend the ceremony had a chance to see the photo of the trophy while Scott Bushnell had it posted on our homepage.

John Dalton, Jerry Anderson, Tom Lynch and several members of the Class on the 1963 football team (Bob Orlosky, Steve Moore. Nick Markoff, Dick Curley, Steve Laabs) also participated in the presentation of the trophy to the Brigade and in the iiutial ringing of the trophy bell.

The "Capital Clash" Navy-Notre Dame kickoff luncheon reception was held on Friday at die Hyatt Regency Hotel on Capitol Hill. Special thanks are certainly in order to John Lienhard, Notre Dame '66, and members of the Notre Dame Club of Washington, DC. and to Ed

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Conant and members of the Washington area USNA Alumni Association for their efforts in putting together a truly superb luncheon that was attended by over a thousand people. The Navy 1963 and the 1996 Notre Dame national champion football teams were honored. The Master of Ceremonies, Regis Philbin, Notre Dame '53, kept the audience entertained throughout the entire event. Tom Lynch, Jim Lynch, Captain of the "66 Notre Dame football team, Wayne Hardin and Ara Parseghian were all speakers for the luncheon. Again the Class was very well represented with nearly 40 Classmates and their wives attending.

Because of the disappointing game, the highlight of the Saturday festivities was the pregame party at VADM Jim Perkins' Quarters at the Naval Station in Anacostia. Again, special thanks are in order to Jim for hosting the party, and to Hugh Risseeuw for all of the hard work he put in to making the party such a success.

Jim's quarters overlook the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and the beautiful weather allowed everyone to take advantage of his large deck to take in the view. Hugh arranged to have the party catered by a popular restaurant. Red Hot and Blue, and they did a terrific job with the food. Nearly 80 Classmates and guests attended the party and took advantage of the bus rides to relax and enjoy the trip to and from the stadium.

Despite a rather lopsided score in the footbaU game, everyone seemed to enjoy the aftemoon, especially seeing lots of old friends who had made it back hoping to celebrate a Navy victory.

Received the following note from Bernie Maguire; I am pleased to report that we made it on another project! On time delivery for the Trophy and we came in well under the projected costs with a beautiful trophy. We also collected sufficient fimds to pay in fuU. ThefinalbiU was $2,430 (compared to the $7,500.00 authorized expense).

The Alumni Association collected $2,540 in our special fund. Excess money should revert to our Ethics Book Fund.

The Executive Comnuttee applauds the efforts of our many Classmates who helped make the events, of the Navy-Notre Dame weekend, a memorable occasion. On behalf of the entire Class, special Bravo Zulus are extended to the foUowing: Bob Sutton, for guaranteeing the weather and kicking off a great weekend on the occasion of his retirement from active duty.

Len Wass, for his untiring efforts in spearheading, designing, building, shipping and delivering to the Brigade, the truly outstanding Navy-Notre Dame Trophy.

Tom Lynch, for gathering a quorum of '64 football players, at USNA, for the Pep Rally presentation of the Navy-Notre Dame Trophy ("Ring The Bell").

Ed Conant, for the endless and thankless task of coordinating the Navy side of the Navy-Notre Dame game lunch.

Dave Gould, for providing exceptional placards with the '64 Class Crest for our tables at the Friday Luncheon.

Scott Bushnell, for his untiring efforts on the Class homepage and getting out so much of the information regarding the weekend.

Hugh Risseeuw, for planning and arranging the transportation and catering for the tailgate held at Jim Perkins' Quarters.

Jim Perkins, for hospitality above and beyond the call of duty, by hosting the pre-game tailgate for approximately 80 people, including Classmates, their spouses and other invited guests.

John Dalton, for providing a nostalgic ending to a weekend full of Class events when he relinquished the SECNAV mantel after five years of public service with about 40 Classmates and spouses in attendance at Memorial Hall.

Our traveling Classmates, for coming to the Washington DC area from places such as Hawaii, Jacksonville, Fairfield, CT, Chicago and Allentown, PA and so many other places, to create a mini-reunion.

And last, but certainly not least, to the '64 spouses, for joining in the fun and making the '64 Navy - Notre Dame weekend a winning one in spite of the final score.

Charlie Shields was recently vacationing, in Hawaii, when he came across an article, in the Honolulu Advertiser, on ADM Joseph Preueher, CINCPAC. Chariie forwarded the article which was an interesting account of Joe's role in implementing U.S. foreign policy in the Westem Pacific and a summary of the first ever Chiefs of Defense Conference Joe had hosted for 14 top military officials in the Asia-Pacific region.

Can't think of anyone more qualified to serve our Nation in such an important military/ diplomatic position.

Jim (Fuzz) Fazekas sent the following letter and picture: Enclosed, find a picture of Joyce and Bruce Beckworth and Judy and me in Ruidoso, NM, about to experience a "westem" night at a local rancho. The four of us thoroughly enjoyed our week (18-25 September), in the south central part of New Mexico. We visited Roswell (where we

saw a few aliens) Carlsbad Caverns. At night, we watched as thousands of bats emerged from the cave. Also visited White Sands and a few "ghost towns" (where Bmce and I practiced our land navigation skills, and we discovered the origin and final resting place of Smokey the Bear. New Mexico is a very picturesque and a great tourist destination. Since we were right next to the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation, we visited for dinner, but didn't stay, since we didn't want to get "scalped" at the local casino. Judy and I also did a little trail riding, while Bruce and Joyce shopped. We had an enjoyable time, with engaging and enjoyable company.

l-r Jim and Judy Fazekas, Judy and Bruce Beckwith 22 October proved to be a busy day for the Class of '64 at USNA. First, Judy and Jim Fazekas presented a painting to the Academy Ethics Department. The painting was their gift to the Naval Academy, donated in memory of Professor Karel Montor. Jim was an army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War The original painting depicts Jim's chopper following a missile launch, which wiped out a heavily entrenched Viet Cong machine gun nest. The lifelike painting was done by a talented artist who was in the helicopter which accompanied Jim on the mission. For the presentation, Jerry Anderson, Gordy Clow and Bernie Maguire represented the Class of '64, while most of the staff of the Ethics Department including the Department Chairman, CAPT Bill Mason, CDR Mark Clement, MAJ Brian Riegel and others also attended the ceremony. The print can be seen on the second floor of Luce Hall across from Professor Montor's former office. Bemie also passed along that; For those of our Classmates who knew Karel, the office is amazingly spacious when cleared of his articles, journals, books, papers and other artifacts he was working on. We salute Jim and Judy Fazekas for their admirable gesture on behalf of USNA and our deceased honorary Classmate.

Fuzz sent an email saying, "the ceremony and dedication of his painting went very well, short and to the point; best kind."

That same day, a memorial mass was celebrated, at the Academy, for Tom Holden.

The Mass was held on the 32nd anniversary of Tom's death in Viet Nam. Ron Bosken, Tom's Academy roommate, had arranged for the mass with VADM Ryan '67 (a Plebe in Tom and Ron's Company), and the Academy Catholic chaplain, CDR Bill Petruska. Bill Petruska paid tribute to the valor of Tom Holden, as well as all of the graduates, who were casualties of the Vietnam era. His moving remarks were the comerstone of a poignant service. Ron said that it was a very special event. Several Classmates were able to attend the mass. Enclosed is a photo of those who were able to attend. Also attending the memorial mass but not shown in the picture were Thomas Holden Bosken, Ron's infant grandson and Ed Farrell '99, who took the picture. Ed is the son of Ed "Foxy" Farrell.

l-r Judy and Jim Fazekas, Gordy Clow, Jerry Anderson, Bemie Maguire

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1 to r; Bernie Maguire, Ed Conant, Al Moored, Ron Bosken, VADM John Ryan, Jerry Anderson, Gordy Clow, Jim Fazekas Received a short note from James W. Morgan who updated his address and sent along an input to be considered for the next revision to the Ethics Book. James is an active member and a past commander of the American Legion. James is also a member of the American Mensa Society.

Not sure where he finds the time, but Len Wass sent in his regular update from the Tom Stick Hunting and Fishing Lodge up in Alaska.

Time for my periodic Alaskan update to ensure you don't mn out of news. I visited with Tom Stick in Kodiak in late September and had a great time. The silver salmon on fly rods and halibut on deep sea rigs were fun to catch. So were the sea bass, cod, 3 sharks, skate and octopus we caught. A photo is attached showing a catch of Sammy Salmons and Harry Halibuts. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the Pep Rally on 12 November.

1 to r: Tom Stick. Len Vvd Got an email update from Ernie Smith.

Nice home page that Scott Bushnell put together. While home is in Alexandria, am working in southem Maryland near NAS PAX and living aboard a boat during the week. Regret not to have made the Class luncheon for a while.

Got an email update from Marcus Friedman.

I was at the parade given in John Dalton's honor last week and truly enjoyed being a part of a very special day. I will not be able to make any of the Notre Dame game events, but I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate receiving your emails.

Got an email note and update from David Rein. "We are starting a bed and breakfast so there will be plenty of room for '64ers that happen to pass through this part of the country."

David lives in Moorhead, MN, so you can plan on staying at his B&B whenever you are traveling up in that area.

Fred Crawford sent a short note along with an update of his email address.

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Donna and I regret not being able to attend John Dalton's retirement due to work and out of town company. Please extend to John our sincerest congratulations on his extended tour as our SECNAV! Thanks, John. You have been a credit to the Class and a significant supporter for the Navy at a time of severe budget austerity. The AOL email address is no longer active.

16 November marked John Dalton's final day after nearly five years as the Secretary of the Navy. During the last month of John's tenure he was honored at several events including a parade at the Academy, a ceremony given by the other Service Secretaries, and a small ceremony on the 16th in Memorial Hall. 1 think Fred Crawford's comments above say it best, and on behalf of the entire Class, I want to wish John and Margaret, "Fair Winds and Following Seas." We hope you can continue to support our nation, in some position, that will be as rewarding as I'm sure your Secretary of the Navy job has been.

Tom Lynch was recently appointed to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and elected to the Board of Directors of CompuCom Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMPC). Tom had served for the past three years as senior vice president of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., the majority shareholder of CompuCom, where he aided in the management and oversaw the operations of a number of Safeguard partnership companies engaged principally in the information technology business. CompuCom Systems, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading provider of network integration services for both large and medium-sized corporate customers worldwide.

CompuCom's services include LAN/WAN projects, consulting, asset tracking, network management, help desk, field engineering, configuration, software management, distribution and procurement. Tom's appointment to the new position was announced as part of the introduction of a new business strategy and various management changes to implement that strategy. "We are pleased to welcome Tom to CompuCom's management team," commented Ed Anderson, President and CEO of CompuCom. "His managerial experience, at the highest levels in the U.S. Navy, coupled with his management and operational experience at Safeguard Scientifics, enhances tremendously the depth and experience of CompuCom's senior management.

He is a proven leader, whose skills should also aid us significantly in the repositioning of the company which we are in the process of formulating and which we anticipate announcing

publicly in the near future." Kathy and Tom will be moving to Dallas early in 1999.

Secretary of the Navy, John H. Dalton, spoke at the opening of the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics. "This event marks the continuation of a long held tradition here, at the Naval Academy, of advancing the smdy of ethics as a bedrock fundamental for military leadership," Dalton said. "It marks the realization of a long held goal for me to see to fmition a Center that will benefit not only our future naval officers, but also the very discipline of miUtary ethics."

In his comments to an assembly of govemment officials, active duty and retired officers and enlisted personnel and Midshipmen in the Academy's Memorial Hall, Dalton highlighted the significance of ethical leadership in today's military. "Without ethical leadership in our armed forces, there can be no tmst. There can be none of the esprit de corps that is essential for combat. There would be little confidence by the American people in the rightness of our actions.

We in the naval service represent, after all, not the average, not the lowest, but the highest common denominator."

The center's mission is to promote the ethical development of military leaders by fostering creative inteUectual inquiry among the nation's top military personnel. It will foster creative intellectual inquiry among the nation's professional military personnel, officer and enlisted, as they work with leading scholars in the field of ethics, intemational relations, leadership, law and education. Future programs will include a fellowship program for military personnel and civilians to explore a particular area of ethical concern, as well as seminars and conferences.

The Superintendent of the Naval Academy, Vice Admiral John R. Ryan '67 and the Director of the Center, Dr. Albert C. Pierce, also spoke at the ceremony.

"The Naval Academy is proud to be the site for the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics," said Ryan. "I know that Dr. Al Pierce will provide extraordinary insight and extremely capable leadership to this important organization. Under his direction, military leaders will further their understanding of the many ethical issues critical to careers in service to our country. We're very excited about the Center's potential."

Bernie Maguire sent another note and a picture taken on the occasion of the dedication of the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics.

The Class Officers congratulate Dr. Albert Pierce, the newly appointed Director of the Center. The Class has pledged $640,000 totiieAcademy over five years, with $500,000 earmarked for the funding of the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics.

A very interesting article on Dr. Albert Pierce, director of the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics was published on 17 November, in the Annapolis newspaper, The Capital. The article titled "Ethics Chief Builds From Scratch was written by staff writer David Brown.

"This is my chance to build something from scratch," said Mr. Pierce, the Naval Academy's director of the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics. "It's an intriguing idea."

That was the reason Mr. Pierce, a 53-year-old professor of military strategy at tiie National War College in Washington, D . C , jumped at the chance of becoming the Naval Academy's first director of the new ethics center, which was

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l-r Dave "Rima, Gordy Clow, Dr. Pierce. Class President Jerry Anderson shaking hands with Dr. Pierce, Steve Claassen. BiU Sargent. Hugh Risseeuw, and Bernie Maguire. (Bob Gault, Grant Fulkerson and Bob Sutton were imable to attend.)

"that teach, not just display." He has touched on many subjects, ranging from CivU War batties and civil rights to natural history and technological history of weapons' firing systems.

This year's Homecoming Golf Tournament was a fun event. We managed to get three full foursomes and even managed to take home a couple of the prizes. Classmates playing and scoring well (we all did) included: Ed Conant Dick Curiey, Grant Fulkerson, Bob Gault, Stu Johnson, Steve Laabs, Chuck Laskey, Ken Middleton, Bob Orlosky, Jim Shanahan and Dave Wilson '72.

As you can see by the length of this month's column we had lots of news and several pictures.

In fact 1 did not include the list of attendees at several events and several other pictures in order to get all of the news in the column. Make a New Years Resolution to write at least one letter for Shipmate during 1999. Hope each and everyone one of you and your families had a wonderful holiday season and Best Wishes for a Happy 1999. Don't forget now to make your plans for the 35th Reunion to be held 22-24 October 1999 at Homecoming '99.

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Pres; Pete Gness 410-757-4796; e; pdg@nrc.gov Sec'y: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret) 98-2039P Kaahumanu Street, Aiea, HI 96701 p: 808-456-1399; f 808-834-0658 e; daveand@aloha.net '65 Class web site URL; http://www.aloha.net/ -daveand

Front Row l-r Bob Orlosky, Grant FuUcerson, Chuck Laskey. Back Row L/R: Dick Curley, Ken Middleton, Stu Johnson, Bob Gault. created last month. The article outiined some of Mr. Pierce's idea about the ethics center and the role it should play in the life of Midshipmen, the Naval Academy, and the fleet.

Dr. J. Scott Harmon, recently joined the Naval Academy staff as the Director of the Naval Academy Museum and a professor in the history department. A private welcoming ceremony in Preble Hall was held November 20. He will begin teaching naval history in fall 1999. Scott will guide the museum through a variety of physical changes as the exhibits are replaced and moved for upcoming renovations. He also will provide direction and experience necessary to guide museum staff Following graduation Scott served on destroyers and was executive officer of the Kirwin. He then eamed a master's degree in American history in 1971 from Utah State University and subsequently taught naval and

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maritime history as an adjunct professor at Christopher Newport College in Virginia. In 1977 he received a doctorate in philosophy from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. While in school and for several years after graduation, Scott was a writer and editor in the National Park Service's Division of Publications in Harpers Ferry, WV. He researched, wrote and edited NPS interpretive books, brochures and wall charts. Later he moved to the Division of Exhibits to develop the park's interpretive themes. He provided design services and planning for exhibits, including the Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center in Pensacola, FL, and the National Prisoner-of War Museum in Andersonville, GA. He also helped prepare exhibits for ARIZONA in Pearl Harbor, HI, for the 40th anniversary of the Japanese attack. He has 18 years experience in developing museums

Okay Class, the countdown to the millennium has begun. Are you ready? Do you have all your Y2K issues in order? This change of century and change of millennium will probably only happen once in our lifetimes, so we had better keep our eyes open so we can remember all the details.

This should be an interesting year of buildup.

The good news, is that it is also possible that some of us will survive to see the year 2000 (despite the foresoothing of doom from some quarters).

With the onset of the new Class of '65 group email, there is a lot of information to sift through to weed out the meaty, for everyone stuff from the chit-chat between just a couple of Classmates. We will try to pass on the real news and edit out the less significant material. In doing so we will probably screw up. Either we will overedit or we will under-edit. In advance, we apologize for everything that you don't like.

We begin the news on a sad note. The following was received from George Hurley, but is originally from Craig Clark who wrote the following; On Sunday, 11 October 1998, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the world lost one of the real gentlemen of our generation, our Classmate, Vince Kelly. To quote a mutual friend, "Vince Kelly was one of the most honest, ethical and unselfish people I have ever known. Everyone that new him liked him; not an enemy anywhere." The Class of '65's time with Vince was very short.

Vince had to leave the Academy early in his Youngster Year after major cancer surgery. He has battled cancer, multiple strokes caused by chemotherapy, and other complications for over 30 years. He was the toughest person I have ever known. He will be missed.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: Carolyn Kelly, 1833 Oakview Lane, Arcadia, CA

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91006; 626-355-8456. There wUl be a memorial service on 24 October 1998. I'U provide the location as soon as I receive it.

This next item is Craig Etka. and was addressed to CharUe Morrison, but it contains some info of Class interest about Craig: Dave Oliver '63 is now an Assistant Secretary of Defense. I can stiU remember when you were so busy starching your cap and fatigues, that you forgot to get in shape for the airborne chin ups. I'm at Northrop Grumman building the Advanced SEAL DeUvery System (ASDS).

Now for some info on the new, thanks to Harry "Doc" Hoffinan (Doc@who.net): Class email group. Many of you have already tapped into this handy group emaU tool which makes contacting other members of the group very easy. One can either emaU a single person, or broadcast a supeigram to the entire group. The address is. usna65@egroups.com. and there is a base website for the USNA65 Ust now located at: http://home.inreach.com/flitedoc/home/ usna65.htm. There, you wiU find: 1. Info about the Ust, including a "subscribe" box. 2. Downloads of long documents posted to the Ust. 3.

Other links to USNA and Class of '65 w eb sites.

Hany has done a great job with this project. At first, he took a Uttie grief because everyone was getting enormous amounts of emaU. However, after the iiutial leaming curve, it has tumed out to be a verv- useful tool.

Jack DeVine (jack@polestar.com) filed this comment on the emaU group, in the foUowing note to Harry: Just wanted to let you know that this '65 egroup you've set up is terrific'. WeU done and thanks. Lots of us ruminate from time to time about great things we should do someday, but we never do them. You did. This has been like getting Shipmate every day. Constant opportunities to remember or make connections with folks I haven't seen in a long time. And besides, I like the heavy emaU traffic. Makes me feel important ("Wow. I got 42 emaUs today! Must be about our bezilUon dollar business deal to privatize AustraUa...but no. it's mindless drivel from a bunch of old '65 guys: even better!). Again, thanks for putting it together and then hacking through the starmp flaps. We're reaUy getting a charge out of it.

Thanks, Jack, for sending that timely comment. This next one is from Steve MacDonald, who reminisces about that summer of long ago (1961), and is in response to emails that were floating around conceming Dave Oliver '63 (see above); All youse guys that knew Dave Oliver "63 didn"t have to Uve next door to him Plebe Summer. Only Tiilodeski. Norman and I had that honor Besides us, Olivers squad also included Joe Kelly, John Maxie. Ronnie Meyer and half a dozen other victims. For Wyman Howard; OUver is a major reason for our beloved mono; "whUe '63 was in the sack. '65 was on the stack."

You should remind OUver the stack was painted during his watch! A truism he can never Uve down.

One year at Homecoming. I had the opportunity to fulfill my vow of someday punching OUver in the nose. Instead. I took the gentieman's route (read, coward) and shook his hand. I felt much better about it and had a good laugh with him about my summer of torture as a victim.

We included that one, because it mentioned a few '65ers by name and recalls that significant event of the stack. Now, we tum our attention to a more recent event that happened in October of '98. We owe this report to Jerry Robinson (JRobinso@grpwise-east.trw.com): If you are in Boston this weekend. (14 October), look for the three '65ers in the Navy Alumni boat racing in the Head of the Charles Rowing Regatta. This is the premier fall event in the country and Navy has a Masters entry starting the 3.1 mile race on the Charles on 18 October. The three "65ers are. Sted Garber. Rand Case and Jerry Robinson.

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That was the before; and now we have the after (also submitted by Jerry): It was a magnificent day for the Head of The Charles Regatta. Cool and suimy; if not a bit too much wind blowing for us old guys to push our oars against for three miles. The biggest rowing event in the world hosted 5600 athletes, 4(X) clubs and entriesfiximaU over the globe (Ukraine, Pern, etc.). The races were held on dnee nules of die winding Charles River. More than 400.0(X) spectators hned the banks of theriver,which was only 75' wide at one point to cheer for their favorite crews.

The Navy Masters Rowing Club, aU members are USNAAlunmi. was represented in two races.

Craig Thrasher '63 and Dick Omohundro '63 did weU m the Masters doubles race. This was a nuxture of age groups and they competed in the 50+ category. Your three intrepid "65ersracedin the 8-oared shell race for the Masters race on Sunday. Rand Case was in the bow. Sted Garber in the 4-seat and I took the 2-seat The rest of the boat was populated with "62 to "84. Our average age was 50+ and there were ten other boats in our category. Thirty-four Masters boats over aU, with the others having to average 4(}+. Maureen Downey, from our friends at Westside Rowing, did the coxing. A 110-pound d)'namo who never flinched or gave an inch to any other boat We finished 9/10 in our category and 32/34 out of aU Masters. Considering that we were the oiUy crew that had never rowed together before this weekend, we were happy with the results and time of 18:37. This was our second appearance in the last two years and everyone agreed that we must keep up the tradition. After aU, those Navy gold racing jerseys reaUy stand out in the crowd! And, this crowd of â&#x20AC;˘400,00 cheered mightUy for us the entire race.

You can find us on the Net at www.hocr.org/ 1998.hOnl. WeU done to Rand, Sted and Jerry. At this point we aU know of the large gap between talking and doing. You guys are some of the doers. We are proud of you.

On this same note, it is a pleasure to let you know that we're proud of Leon Okurowski as weU. Leon is the one\ We have quite a bit a material in hand about Leon's recent Ironman competition. There is no way to include it aU here. However, in summary, Leon has made it a quest to compete in the fronman competition in Hawaii. On 3 October 1998. Leon accompUshed his goal. It wasn't easy. He was one of 1,550 competitors selected in a 35,000 applicant lottery. Among the many things Leon has done to get ready for the fronman competition, include more than 20 other triathlons and numerous marathons. The following are Leon's own words about the experience: I had a very enjoyable race on 3 October 1998. and had the support of over 20 family members and friends who traveled to Hawaii and supported me during the race. I finished 18th in the world for my age category. 55-59. Finally, one of the more fulfiUing aspects of this event was the raising of money for children with diabetes for the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA. So far. we have over S11,000 and I am currentiy talking with Ironman and Joslin about making support for children with diabetes part of their continuing charitable efforts.

Leon has received a good deal of attention before and after the race. He was the subject of a feature in the Boston Globe and specifically mentioned in a New York Times article on the fronman race. Of further note, it was a USNA grad, John Collins '59, who started the Ironman 20 years ago. Our congratulations to you. Leon, for the fantastic achievement! To all of you who have let the years take their toll and are a bit out of shape, take a page from Leon's book. Just a few years ago. he tipped at scales at 240 lbs and was grossly out of shape. He made some personal goals and now look at him!

Leon crossing the finish line We now shift gears and focus in on London where Classmate. IVIike Epprecht (epprecht@globaUiet.co.uk), has recentiy set up camp. From Mike's better half, Pam, we have the foUowing: It seems like an eternity, but it"s only been a few months! We have finally surfaced! London is great although we've discovered it is easier being a tourist than a resident We are scmnched into our lovely old flat in Kew and still trying to get organized. We arrived ftxim Singapore on 8 August: homeless, but excited. We w ere in a serviced flat until we moved in here on 8/9 September. We left for the USA on the 11 th (what a mess we left!) and retumed on the 30tii. Just this past weekend, we finaUy unpacked the last box and hung the last picture! Now it's time to get on with life!

Mike is meeting aU his new clients and is excited about the new chaUenges. Just this week he wiU begin to travel. First stop. Spain. I was supposed to go too. but. didn't work out. I'm supposed to go to HoUand w ith him next week; we'U see how tiiat goes! I have joined tw o AWA's: one in London and one in Surrey. On Wednesday, weather permitting. I'll round-robin witii tiie ladies at the Uttie tennis club down the street. If I Uke it. tiiey'd Uke me to join. The rest of die time.

I'm exploring with new friends and waiting for workmen; so what else is new? We still don't have the TV hooked up since the remote was lost Now we have a new one ordered, and then they can come in and tune it. Seems that no one can tune dim tiie VCR remote! Our new contact numbers' T - 44-181 -286-4824; F - 44-181 -286-9369 Thank you. Pam, for tiiat message. Seems as if die Epprechts have, and continue to lead, an exciting life. We now hear from Tom Gatliffe (tomgofboulder@email.msn.com). who. in a note to Jim Savard and "Anyone Who was Interested," reported on his current situation:

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You're right about the email address, Jim. I've lived in Boulder for the past 9+ years. I had such great memories of camping and hiking in the Tetons from Nuke prototype days in Idaho that I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get back to the Rockies after USN retirement. I am now in ttaining for my second retirement, when I will go live in the mountains and be Sasquatch. (7i?rrified camper: "I don't know what it was, officer, but it was big. and hairy, and...and u-u-u-gly) Until then, I still have to pay the University of Colorado tuition bill for the last of my three daughters. So, I keep a regular job helping to shut down and clean up the old Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant. Anson BurUngame was there as general manager for a while, but he moved on when the new management group took over in '95. Duke Snyder is there, too, working in the site engineering arena. Lots of USNA Alumni around but few '65ers. If you caught Chuck Mawhinny's earlier post, you know that he is also here, in the Denver area, and teaches computer stuff for the business management department at Metto State College. I visited with him at MSC last week, before I went to teach my evening class in statistics, for the math department. Any and all '65ers are welcome to a brewn-braut at my place anytime you're in the area. I can't ski anymore, but I've got a spare pair of snowshoes and know where some great winter vistas can be found. In the summer, my 4x4 pickup can get anywhere you or I am crazy enough to want to go.

Good to hear from Tom. Denver is a great area and 1 know of at least one other Classmate in the area. Rand Case. Now, let's tum our attention to the other side of the world; specifically to Bangalore, India, from where we have this next report from Robert Wahlfeld (whalepacific@yahoo.com): Greetings from Bangalore, India. We are in the process of moving from Seattle to Bangalore, where I have accepted the position of Commercial Director for Caterpillar India. Janine and Alex (16) wUl be joining me after Christmas. So, I have two new email addresses. One at home (above), and one for business, Wahlfeld_ Robert_A@Catcom. As Pat Cooper said, "some of us old guys are still out here on the tip of the sword." If any of you are going to be out this way, drop in. We just couldn't pass up the oppormnity to travel and have some more adventures.

If any of you have power generation needs for projects in India and Nepal, contact me. Phones are, 91-80-226-2480 and 91-984-501-1503.

Now, from professor Roger Smith (smithr@nwc.navy.mil), we have the following; My new work is at the Naval War College as a visiting professor for a year. Bill T^ircotte '55 asked if I would like a year to rejoin the NSDM faculty. I jumped at the chance. Jim Stark made the offer official and I arrived in August just as Jim was retiring. Bemie Smith showed up the following week to take command of the new Naval Warfare Development Center Haven't seen him since, as I know how busy he is. Being away from the Navy 12 years, I had some catching up, too! The first trimester is nearly over and I'm finally getting around to this.

Thanks for that bit of news from Roger. Now, a quickie for those who want a positrep on a Classmate who was "missing." From Jack Musitano (John.Musitano@West.Boeing.com), we have this info on Larry Mack, 6363 West Melinda Lane, Glendale, AZ 85308-6336; 602561-1552 Tom Murphy has forwarded this next item from Ed Linz. Ed has volunteered to coordinate Class activities regarding the USNAAA Distinguished Graduate Award; Dear Classmates, at the last '65 Class luncheon in the DC area, we discussed the newly created USNA Alumni Association "Distinguished Graduate Award." Several names, as potential nominees came to mind, but it was the consensus among those present, that we are restricted

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by geography (and personal knowledge) of the exploits of many of our Classmates. We also felt, that it would be far more powerful if we could generate wide-spread support within a broad spectium of our Class for one or possibly two nominees for the inaugural award in 1999. If we are able to generate such consensus, then we can submit a joint nomination for that individual and hopefully develop support for him in the final selection process. We realize that the competition (and internal politics) will be immense. Since our Alumni include such notables as former presidents, astronauts, business leaders, Presidential candidates, cabinet secretaries, etc., it will be a challenging and competitive process. We should not limit ourselves to those who have made a big public splash; perhaps one of us is a life-long missionary or a philanthropist or whatever. The point is, not to limit our consideration to the obviously successful (although those Classmates should certainly be under consideration!). So, please think about this and send me your names of candidates. We will contact them to see if they are interested in being a candidate for the Distinguished Graduate award. It would be a real kudo for our Class to have one of our own recognized, and something which we can all (vicariously) be proud of. In your nomination, please include some short description/justification of why you are nominating that Classmate. I am assuming that confessed murderers, rapists, and aviators don't have much of a chance: Thanks, Ed Linz (exchpub@erols.com) or 703-644-5184.

Okay, Ed, sounds like an interesting project.

You're right, the obvious names may not be the truly most deserving. It took years before the name of Mother Teresa became known to the world at large. There are probably those among us who have dedicated their lives to serving others and have distinguished themselves in a quiet way.

This next item is from a non-Classmate but an Alum who is seeking information. We will pass it on as we received it for responses as appropriate; Back in 1957 and 1958, the syndicated dramatic television series "Men of Annapolis" was broadcast in many areas across the country.

Thirty-nine episodes were televised. Bud Alexander '56 is involved with a project researching the evolution of the series and the impact it may have had on generating interest in or motivating young people to attend the Naval Academy. A companion series, "West Point," was on the air during the same period. The project results will be summarized in an article for Shipmate that will include comments from contemporary cortespondence and documents related to the series and anecdotal comments as received from the Classes of 1962-1968. Bud is asking for any recollections of either series, good or bad, and would be interested in your comments.

What do you remember? Did it influence your decision to attend USNA? Are your recollections generally favorable or unfavorable? No names will be used without permission. Bud would appreciate responses by email to; Budalxandr@aol.com, or by mail to 1401 75th Circle, NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.

Now, in a response to a note from Harry Hoffman, Charlie Morrison has given us an update on his doings.

I plan to fully retire, but will keep active with hospital visitation, youth work (Scouting), volunteer assistance at EP Church in Annapolis, work with the Presbytery (regional association), and I will be the Forest Meister on the almost ten acres of hardwood forest on which we are building, beginning in March of '99. (For those of you who were not privy to the first part of this conversation, I [Charlie Morrison] left the Marine Corps in 1975 and went to seminary, was ordained in 1981 and became an Army Chaplain in 1982. I currentiy am the Deputy Post Chaplain at Fort Benning, Columbus, GA, and will retire with 28 years of Active Commissioned Service on 1 October 1999. Susan and I will retire to

Crownsville [near Annapolis]).

Congratulations, Charlie, on the retirement.

We now will hear from Jim Freeman (jfreeman@redshift.com), who has made a suggestion and who has passed along some good stuff about an honor recently paid to him: Just an idea, but how about a chronological list of deceased Classmates to get our losses in a timeline perspective? On 25 September, I was honored to have been the first inductee into the Denison High School Sports Hall of Fame. The call from my high school was a complete shock, because many fine athletes have competed at my high school before and since I played. Again, what a totally and unexpected event, and I was deeply honored. The ceremony took place at half-time at the Homecoming game on 25 September 1998.

Congratulations to you, Jim! That was an honor What is also impressive is that there is anyone around who can remember that long ago.

Maybe it was your shoe size that put you first on the list? 1 still remember that there was some flap back in June of ' 6 1 , that had to do with there not being any shoes in the Navy supply system to fit your feet. Maybe that is only legend, but that's what I remember.

That brings us to the end of this month's column. As mentioned at the beginning of the column, we edited out lots of one-on-one communications that are best left to the email group. We did pull a few items from that category when, in our judgment, they contained newsy stuff. Dave and I invite, and even encourage, your feedback on how we structure these columns. We are still doing a port and starboard rotation, so you can direct your comments to both of us through Dave at the email address at the head of the column, or you can catch me directly at; fthrong@campchef.com. Thanks, and Happy Last Year Of the Century and Millennium.

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Pres: CAPT Fred P. Moosally, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR Mike Balrd, USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 e: mbaird@arinc.com West Coast Sec'y: Robert G. Johnson, Jr., Esq. 30131 Town Center Drive Suite 147, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 http;// www.usna66.org Happy New Year everyone. I hope Santa was good to all. This is one of my favorite times of the year. It's a chance to begin again. Before I get into this article, 1 want to remind you of my closing comments in December about the election for Class President. A deadline for submission of nominating petitions with the signatures of 15 members of the Association is 31 March 1999. Please send your petitions to me at the address in the article header. The Executive Committee Chairman, Robert Percival, has appointed a nominating committee to interview the nominees and establish the slate of candidates. When approved by the Executive Committee, 1 will then create and publish a ballot for Class-wide voting. A big saver would be to send the ballot via email. As many as can, please provide me an email address. I will attach an MS Word file containing the ballot to all addressees.

Okay, now to the news. Ned Sarno provided the first set of pictures. The first shows Ned with Rusty McDonnell and Art Bryant The event was the USNA Alumni Association President's 135

Circle Weekend held in AimapoUs in September Other members that didn't attend are Bob BeUas. Sam Marrone. Hank Nothhaft and Russ Planitzer. Looks like they had a great time. The second photo was taken at Homecoming "98.

That w as a terrific comeback by Navy against Colgate. The ""Three .'\migos."" Ned, John Posoli, and Phil Bozzelli reflect the tenor of the day. The weather was terrific, and so was the turnout By the way. if you look very closely over Ned"s left shoulder you can make out Al Sears"s head. Thanks again Ned. You"re always a great source of Class news.

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The Three .Amigos Pierce JohnsonfinaUycame through with photos from his various events, including his change of command. As I mentioned in the November "98 article. Pierce received his second star and assumed command of the Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region Six. In the first photo, taken in Monterey. CA at the MiUtary Operations Society Symposium, are Ted Smyth, Hoot Gibson. Pierce, Bob NutweU, and Bruce Wyman. Pierce says that John Thompson also attended, but somehow got missed in the photo opportunity. The next photo was taken at Pierce"s change of command, and shows Chuck Gnitzius. Mike Stafford. Ed McKenney. Dick Plotkin. W iU Shubert .\1 Swinger, RustjRawson. and Mike Cuddington. Pictured in front with Pierce are JaquUne McKeimey, Pat Plotkin, and Carol Shubert. Not pictured, but

"66 In Alabama Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details found in "On the Horizon"" of this issue.

attending, was Bill Gaffney. Again, congratidations to Pierce, and thanks for the pictures.

Ernie SchooUield came through as promised.

The next picture is of the seven Classmates who attended the Annual Fall Meeting of the Alabama Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, on 30 October. Steve Abbot.

Deputy Commander-in-Chief U.S. European Command, and our first four-star, w as the guest speaker. Steve is stationed in StuttgartVaihingen. Germany. Pictured around Steve are Jerrj Hodge. Emie, Frank Hughes, Gil Royal, Jim Angel, and Tom Wolsoncroft. Wives attending were Jean Royal, Denise Hughes, Janice Wolsoncroft, and Sarah Hodge. Steve provided an engaging and informative talk on the role of the European Command. As Emie reports, ethnic tension and conflict in the Balkans make the headlines, but it was surprising to leam of the European Conimand"s involvement providing assistance to host nationals on die African continent. In his letter. Emie expressed his thanks, again, to Steve for taking time to come to Birmingham and presenting such a positive image of die Navy, the Academy? and die Class of 1966. Amen! Thank you Emie for you letter and picture.

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Before 1 go much farther, I need to convey some sad news. Ike Eisenhardt (weisen@bell. mma.edu) recentiy reported to me the death of Robert D. (Whitey) White. His "Last Call" article is in this issue. He died unexpectedly of a heart attack on 8 October 1998. Bob was an Episcopal priest residing in Argyle, ME. The Class has sent a $100 donation to the Bob White Scholarship Fund in his memory. I know you join me in offering his wife, Bonnie, our prayers for strength and peace.

Ike also reports that over the last four years Susie and Guy Mendenhall have been frequent visitors to Castine, ME, as their son. Skip, attended Maine Maritime Academy where Ike is Provost and Academic Dean. Skip graduated in May, as I reported in November. Ike reports that he wiU miss Susie and Guy's frequent visits.

Skip was an excellent student and an outstanding athlete. Guy, if you ever find the pictures Ike says you have, I'll be glad to get them in an article. Thanks Ike, for taking the point on getting information on Bob White, and for your vignette.

Now it's time for a few quick updates. John Gregg (jgregg@mcctc.com) said in an email that he's eamed a second Master of Arts degree. This one is a counseUng degree from George Washington University. He's also received a National Counselor Certification. In June 1998, he went to work for Lockheed Martin IMS as Senior Trainer at the Montgomery County Career Transition Center (MCCTC). MCCTC is an operation outsourced to Lockheed. The center provides career transition training and counseling to dislocated workers from private industry, the not-for-profit arena, and the Federal government. MCCTC serves 800 persons atmually, with customers who were laid off from jobs ranging from unskilled labor to Ph.D. researchers. They've had two USNA grads as clients since June. All services are free, funded

by Federal tax dollars. Anyone with questions can email John, or contact him at 301-929-6880.

In addition to his work with Lockheed, John is still working with abusive men for the Heartly House Shelter for Battered Women in Frederick, MD. He also has private clients he counsels. He and his wife, Marie, bought a model home in Frederick about one year ago. John's convinced that if you're going to buy a new house, the only way to go is to buy a model. You get all the bells and whisties, but the cost is much better. Thanks for the update John. Congratulations on your new degree, and best wishes in your work.

Bill Spadafora (whs666@niicroserve.net) sent an email to report that he enjoyed the home game against West Virginia. He managed to sneak in a game of golf on that Sunday with Dave Bill, Tom Porter, and an uncle of Mark Mill '99. Bill says it's very obvious that Dave's leave and retirement have enabled him to sharpen his game. He is playing almost every day that ends in "y." Dave was tough for Tom and him to handle, as they have real jobs. They did have fun though.

Ted Rice (tedrice@worldnet.att.net) asks to be counted among the living. He's started a new business in strategic planning. His address is 919 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401; telephone 540-368-1630, fax 540-368-1631.

Dick Sidney (POVERTYnGHTER@ prodigy, net) got his first computer about eight months ago and mustered in on the Class web page, usna66.org. He was pretty impressed, as I think most of you have been when you log in. Dick is still in Florida and is retuming to school to study business administration and management. He's

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trying to take advantage of the benefits before they run out, and he needs a job change. Glenn Garfield, son of Ray Garfield (rgarfield@ garfieldco.com), checked into our web site, and sent information on Ray's company and their web site. Ray is CEO of Garfield Corporation (www.garfieldco.com), a firm dedicated to commercial real estate financing, development, and consulting. My thanks to everyone who took the time to send me their updates.

I've been asked by Bud Alexander '56 to print the following; Back in 1957 and 1958, the syndicated dramatic television series "Men of Annapolis" was broadcast in many areas across the country.

Thirty-nine episodes were televised. Bud Alexander is involved with a project researching the evolution of the series and the impact it may have had on generating interest in or motivating young people to attend the Naval Academy. (A companion series, "West Point," was also on the air during the same period.) The project results will be summarized in an article for Shipmate will include comments from contemporary correspondence and documents related to the series and anecdotal comments received from the Classes of 1962-1968. Bud is asking for any recollections of either series, good or bad, and would be interested in your comments. What do you remember? Did it influence you to attend USNA? Are your recollections generally favorable or unfavorable? No names will be used without permission. Bud would appreciate responses by email to Budalxandr@aol.com or by mail to 1401 75th Circle, NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.

If any of you are interested, drop Bud a line.

Finally, some address changes. Therese and Larry Fish moved locally, in the Annapolis, area to 1130 South River Landing, Edge water, MD 21037. Gerry Bunch has moved to 4604 Morris Avenue S., Renton, WA 98055. Donna and Scott Redd now live at 5132 Red Fox Drive, Annandale, VA 22003-4138.

The first Class luncheon for 1999 will be held at the Army/Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA on Wednesday, 10 February. The intended guest speaker is Honorary Classmate Bill Corson. If you're in the area, I hope you can make it. The luncheons for the rest of the year are tentatively scheduled for 12 May and 11 August. Flyers will be published for the Washington, D.C. area folks.

And that does it for this month. Again, Happy New Year to everyone. Until March, all the best, MUce!

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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; SCRIBE67@AOL.COM I just want you all to know that while you were enjoying Thanksgiving turkey, 1 was feasting on hot roast crow! As I'm sure all you regulars are aware, I totally whiffed my last column, and after having loaded a ration on all of you for not having sent me material. (I leamed something, though...pity sometimes works. Lots of you sent stuff that should have showed up in December.) Here's my story, and I'll stick to it even though Dave has threatened to never let me eat another crabcake at Alumni House if I do it again: I got promoted at work on Thursday, married off my oldest daughter on Saturday, the Shipmate deadline was Monday, and 1 thought about it on Friday. Hence, you had no news from

'67 in the last column. And now, 1 have received a style guide from my new managing editor that restt-icts column length, just when I have all this stuff to include. 1 guess, the only thing for it is to quit my whining, ask your forgiveness, get on with it, and see if I can make it all fit...so...I'm sorry, boys and girls! Forgive me?

Unfortunately, after that as an intro.,I must start with sadness. 1 received word from Chuck Scherck that Gisele Beerlandt, wife of Luc Beerlandt, died on 7 October 1998 in Belgium.

Her funeral was 12 October. Gisele was diagnosed earlier this year with lung cancer in Norfolk where Luc was stationed with SACLANT. They had returned to Belgium for treatment. Luc retired from the Belgian Navy on 30 September 1998. Luc's address in Belgium is; Ter Duinenlaan 7 App 0301;8670 Koksyde, Belgium; Telephone:/Fax 32-58-524667. Craig White talked to Luc a couple of days after the funeral and said that while physically well, in his own words Luc was "below zero mentally." He had no immediate plans, but expected to visit friends in Norfolk and at the Belgian Embassy some time before Christmas to tie up some loose ends. There will probably be a trip for a longer visit later next year. Indeed, Giselle's passing is sad news.

Picking up the pace, next out of the chute is a press release that Bob Havasy pointed out to me from Reuters. It's from the USGA announcing The Tecumseh Cup (Inaugural) held in Pinehurst, NC, 25-27 September 1998.1 wish 1 had more up to date information, but evidently some USNA '67 golfers were invited to hold their inaugural event at Pinehurst, site of the 1999 U.S. Open.

Competition was between the 20th Company "Baggers" and the 33rd Company "(Ain't So Amazin') Mets" and followed the format of the Ryder Cup. The release said the object of the whole drill was to test the course by a match between two groups of renowned and skilled stickmen to get an indication of adjustments needed to properly challenge players such as Woods, Daly, Couples and the like. Did anybody see the match on ESPN (probably ESPN 2.. .can't imagine it being a headliner, but who knows!)? I don't know the outcome, but somebody let me know. Bob, do you know any more?

Remember when I asked for credible (as opposed INcredible) information on the great cannon-ball caper? This came from Carol Ballantine: I have been married to Tom Ballantine for 30 years and have heard the story of the cannon ball escapade for 31 years. Surely it is true! I hope this doesn't disappoint his fans, but in deference to our slowed metabolisms, I don't think Tom would eat even one whole cannon ball today.

Looks like Tom is one sure winner! I think it's noteworthy that Carol only mentioned metabolism as having slowed. Some of the rest of us need to find out that boy's secret!

This from Jack Brereton: Joanne and I had the good fortune this past August to head off to Alaska (our daughter is in Sitka). The trip included a nice stop in Seattle.

We were royally entertained by Jacqueline and Jay Fontaine and Estrellita and Pat Staeheli. A great amount of time was spent touring Boeing Co., and seeing a new 757 first flight. I came away with the distinct impression that the aforementioned were key to the whole operation. We made a tropical ascent (80 degrees F) up Mt. Rainier with the Staehelis. The photo has me behind the camera and left to right; Estrellita, Jacqueline, Jay, Joanne, and Pat. We're in the Fontaine's beautiful, mountainside home in Issaquah.

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know, we have a standing list of "Lost Souls ' for whom we search. Sometimes we're glad to find out about them, other times not. This from Don

Hefkin;

The Fontaines, StaeheUs, and part of the Breretons On another note. I recentiy visited with Col Jeremiah J. Mahoney. USAF. Jeny spent Plebe Year with '67 (1st Company), retumed to Notre Dame, then Syracuse Law. then on to the Air Force Judiciary where he remains. Jerry handles trials all over the place for the Air Force. The occasion for the gathering was the recent loss of and memorial mass for Jerry's dad.

From the "Gee. I wonder what ever happened to..."" category. Gary Brake provided an update on the whereabouts of Jim Buchli. Jim has been named the Intemational Space Station program manager of the Houston-based United Space Alliance. He was Boeing's manager of ISS mission integration. Gary recalled that Jim was in the 8th Company (old 6th), a Varsity wrestier.

Force Recon Marine, and astronaut on several Shuttle missions. Gary said "Aside from these 'minor" accompUshments, Buck's photo/bio was just after mine in the Luclcy Bag (I don't think alphabetical order had any thing to do with it)."

Also got a note from Jim Buttinger. Jim lives over in AnnapoUs, has a scull, and really enjoys rowing. After one of his workouts in late summer, he sent a note that's part nostalgia, part something else; My moming rows sometimes take me past Farragut Field. This moming, the Blue and Gold were out on their first of what I'm sure are twoa-days, and the Class of '02 doubled timed by led by group leaders in red and gold. Let's see.

Class of '02...the guy watching us would have been from '32, I think, but hey, we're still dancin'!

Those of us tied into email went through quite a saga with Mike Cathey back in October.

Dennis KeUy reported on the 14th that Mike had been admitted to Walter Reed Hospital for surgery on a perforated colon. He had been feeling bad for some time and went to DeWitt Hospital at Ft. Belvoir. While there, his colon perforated, and he was medivac-ed to Walter Reed. Tony Mitchell and Bob O'Rourke picked up the Cathey Watch after that, visiting Mike and keeping everyone posted. By the time Bob got to him a couple of days after surgery, Mike was already moving out of bed. In Bob's words; "Mike admits that we won't be playing golf for at least a month. Then he'll probably wimp out by using the golf cart instead of "humping" the Quantico course like the crazed gmnt that he is. I think that this was a close caU; he has swom to Uve a cleaner life!" But die best news came from Mike himself a couple of weeks later: Dear Classmates: I'm hoping this gets out. Thanks much for the calls, cards, prayers, and support during my re138

cent illness and surgery. I've been out of the hospital for a week, letting my wound heal and leaming to manage some modified body functions. I feel pretty good and seem to improve daUy. I need about three weeks and maybe me and the dogs will be able to mn a littie. It's probably not possible for me to ever be a scratch golfer, but then that wasn't possible before surgery. Something to do with talent HopefuUy, life will retum to nearly normal in a couple of weeks. I don't recommend this approach to losing a lot of weight See your doctor regularly and thanks again for the support.

Got another note from Chuck Scherck that Judith Page Creed '92 and CDR Kevin Eugene O'Flaherty '81, were married 10 October 1998, at the Church of the Savior Episcopal, in Hanford, CA. Judith is the daughter of Bart Creed and Col (Ret.) and Mrs. David Percy of CUfton, VA. The bride is a third grade teacher in LeMoore, CA. Her husband has a master's degree from the University of Alabama, and serves as the commanding officer of VFA-94 at Naval Air Station LeMoore. That's good news.

The beat goes on!

Ritchie Gouk sent an update from Seattie and Boeing-land; Just a quick note to day "AU's weU" out here in the beautiful Seattie area. Weather has been amazing this year...here it is mid-October and it's still in the mid 60's and fairly dry. The moss hasn't started to grow yet and they are forecasting a hard winter. Guess I'd best drag out the generator and make sure it's working.

The family is doing weU with Ritchie serving on TARAWA (LA-1) in the engineering spaces. He's slowly adjusting to the Navy life and "enjoyed" his time in the Gulf. Thaniel is a senior this year with wrestUng and soccer on his mind (along with girls and work) and plans on attending one of the local JCs next year for starters. Robbie tumed 11 a couple of days ago and. as is expected, remains a terror on the soccer and baseball fields (as well as at home). Keeps you going. Gaye has been doing real estate sale for almost two years (after starting a second career) and is doing well. (Must be, she decided to get braces.) Me, I'm stiU here at Boeing (only writing tech manuals instead of instmcting) and am heavily involved with coaching both the boys in soccer. One night I ran across Pat Staeheli at Thaniel's practice. Tried to get him to scrimmage with us for a while but he claimed "injury." Also got involved with the high school soccer teams this year.

Gary Tabbert's still in Ohio doing his "road thing" and puttering around the nation. Says he went out to Pismo Beach for some golf and down to USNA for some Blue and Gold stuff.

Ritchie said he hoped that would help fill out a column, and it does that quite nicely. And you

You may remove a lost soul from your list: Robert Hanscum. My memory is a littie vague on the date, but Bob was kiUed in a car accident in the summer/fall of 1968 on a mral road between Cheyenne and Laramie, WY. Bob left the Academy in good standing after Youngster Year and retumed to his (our) hometown of Cheyeime.

At the time of his death. Bob was attending the University of Wyoming in Laramie and was the school's smdent body president I knew Bob most of his short Ufe and he was quite a guy. Among his very close friends in our class, was Mike Smith, who was also quite a guy.

On the other hand, we've had a line on Doug Leonard from time to time, but now I think we have him for good. He's in Bartow, FL, or thereabouts as the executive director of the Central Florida Regional Planning CouncU. I know that because Dick Meade found their web site with Doug's name in it. Isn't the web Uke the printed media? ff it's on there, it has to be tme!

Right? U you don't beUeve, look at; http:// www.cfrpc.org/Council/staffl .htm.

Dave Church talked with Tony Walker awhile back. He needed some info to plan a trip to Utah and environs. In the course of the conversation, Tony told Dave that Sergei Kowalchik had moved to a telecommunications company in Miami. Sergei is now located there, and Marshall will follow soon. In the meantime, his Virginia Beach address is stiU good, but to taUc to him die numbers are: 305-908-4209 (work) and 305-361-8465 (home). The company specializes in telecommunications with Central and South America.

If you can think far enough back to my last column in November. I showed great confusion as to exactiy which "Portland"" Betty and Bob MoeUer had gotten off to. Thanks to one of their children, Loren, I now have the information. It's Portland, OR, and Loren said they are renting a fantastic house, and Dad (that's Bob to aU of you) is Uking his job and getting into civiUan life. In fairness, after the kid blew his cover. Bob did check in and says they do indeed love it there. He claims Betty has a reasonable room charge for Classmates passing through. Address is 4220 Horton Road, West Linn, OR 97068; phone: 503-722-8902; email; bmoeller@triax.com.

In contrast to Bob's starting a new career, a copyrighted story in The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio) of 7 September 1998 says that Doug Ogden has retired from the FBI. I dunk Doug is now in North Carolina playing golf or something equally strenuous, but I can't d'ack down where I might have seen that. If it's tme, can somebody confirm? Doug, are you out there?

A short shot came from Bob O'Rourke: Classmates tum up in the most unexpected ways. During a business meeting at our company's Garland, TX. operation. Bill Belden was at the table and it was only through conversational coincidence that we discovered our common roots. He is working for Cypress International in a C4I consulting role in the DC area.

We seem to be ubiquitous!

And, from Roy Gale came a good letter. He mentions a lifestyle that'll make a lot of you just a tad bit envious; Charlene and I have been raising our family in beautiful Marin County for 24 years. During tiiis ' period. I have had the extraordinary opportunity to work in tiie Squaw Valley Ski Pattol for 24 seasons. When skiing gets cmmmy. I fill in as a mechanical equipment rep for Northem California. We recentiy ran into Julia and Dick Couch and Ed Blackwood in Portiand. OR. at the lavish Shipmate, January-February 1999

part and wedding of Lori Brown (Pat Brown's widow) as she moved on to a new phase in her life. We partied hard and late, and tiie celebration brought some closure to Pat's untimely passing.

Also received a short note from Ed, written before Roy saw him, saying he was planning to attend Lori's wedding. I'm glad there was good '67 representation there. Roy gave his address as 21 Manzano Court, Novate, CA 94945; phone; 415-892-5672; fax; 415-893-9933; emad: roygalel@earthlink.net.

Roy Gale: Tough job, but. ..you know the rest Back in the October column, I commented on a report from Skip Soper that 'Nita and Jack Parry had visited the northwest. Skip promised photos of a party they had as well as from a visit to Linda and Cal Meek's new home in Vancouver, and here they are. There was quite a crowd at the party. Standing in the party photo are WiUie Idsinga, Pat Staeheli, Bruce T\irner, Doug Naylor, Ron Waddell, Barney Racely, Jack Parry, and Jay Fontaine. Seated are Skip Soper, Dick Couch, and Don LeMaster.

Skip Soper and Cal Meek The October Slummers at the Army/Navy Country Club tumed out to be something of a record with 17 Classmates there. Usually, I finesse Slummers attendance lists by reference to "the usual suspects," but in this instance, names should be recorded for posterity. Attendees, in no particular order except this is how they sat around the table, were: Pat Hanson, Jack Macidull, Mike Egnotovich, Ken T\itUe, Dick Meade, Rick Davis, Dave Church, Al Nilsen,

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Party at Soper's

Mike, the Scribe, Dick, Jack, and Pat at Jack's book signing

Are you a member of the Robert Means Thompson Societyl Please call Jennifer John at the Naval Academy Planned Giving Office to discuss membership (410-293-1939).

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Hal Demerest (long distance award: Panama City. FL). Bob KeUy, Jack Roe. Wayne Savage.

Al Toppleberg. Ed Finney. Tony MitcheU. WaUy Leonard, and the Scribe himself! We reaUy had a good time and leamed that Al Toppleberg. attomey-at-law, knows about as many lawyer jokes as Dick Meade knows barroom jokes. Jack Macidull aimounced a book signing party in Alexandria on 7 November for his first book. The Chiang Imperative. pubUshed in Canada by Commonwealth PubUcations. Mike Egnotovich, Dick Meade, Pat Hanson, and I went over there. Bought some copies of the book and ate a bimch of Jack's food. It was a good time.

Mike Martin sUpped me this (the photo, that is) at a football game this fall. It was taken in Cortona, Italy, in July 1997 on a USNA Alumni Association Campus Abroad trip. The photo show s Sheldon Arey, Mike Martin, Gene Zaiser, Jon Stanley. The Alumni Association sponsors along on the trip were Mary and Chip Seymour '65

At die Board of Tmstees in December "98: Dave Church. Steve Andres (Trastee-L.A.). John Ryan (Superintendent), Al Davey (PhUadelphia) and Dick Couch (Tmstee-at-Large)

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Ken Ptack. Ra> and Pattv Roll in Charles County, MD, in August '98 The only thing left is to teU you about my own daughter's wedding, but I'U save that until the next column. Suffice it to say, the bride was beautiful and the guests from USNA 5th Company were big! Tune in again next time to read how the boys from the 5th Herd tried to keep up with the church group from Ohio! That's it...Goodnight! Jim

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event in April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details found in "On the Horizon ' of this issue.

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Pres: RADM KendeU M. Pease, USN Sec'y; Leo Kuehn 531 W"dson Road, AnnapoUs, MD 21401-1061 http://www.usna68.com Hi guys. Here we are at the start of another new year. The big news is that all seemed to survive 1998 and our Thirtieth Reunion. From aU indications and reports a great time was had by aU at the Reunion and it looks like a sinular format wiU be foUowed for the next biggie, our Thirty-fifth, ff you were unable to make it to the Thirtieth, please start saving your pennies so when five years roUs by you'U be able to join in the festivities here on the banks of the Sevem.

Jon Mills WTOte me a few months back and shared a Uttie news from his family. Jon and wife. NataUe, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this past spring. They met when both were on active duty in San Diego. Jon"s First Class Year roomie, Steve Haines, and his wife, Jayne, drove up (to San Marino) to join the MiUs in their special celebration. Jon reports that this past year has been a big one for their son, John.

He finished his second year of law school at UC Hastings College of the Law and received word he had been accepted in die JAG Corps. He was to be commissioned this past July and upon graduation from law school next year, wiU have a three-year obligation.

Jon is still working in marketing for AMP, Inc. and Natalie continues to do well with her medical practice.

Rich (D.) Benson sent me a note before die Reunion weekend extending greetings to all.

Although Rich left during Second Class year he has tried to keep tabs with die doings of the Class. Rich and wife, PrisciUa, also live in the Southem Califomia area where Rich works for the Cal Tech Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He is currentiy working on the Deep Space Project.

Sorry you couldn"t make it to the Reunion, Rich, and thanks for staying in touch.

Gordy Peterson reports that his duties as senior editor for Sea Power magazine bring him into regular contact with classmates and other USNA grads. Gordy ran into Terry Murray during a Capitol Hill USO ceremony honoring

Sen. Strom Thurmond in September. Terry and his wffe, Catherine, recentiy reported to Quantico, where he is the Commandant's Director for Reserv e Affairs. RADM Mike MuUen, OPNAV director of surface warfare, was featured in an interview in the magazine's September issue. CNO ADM Jay Johnson had feature biUing in October. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Charles Krulak '64 in the November issue, and CINCPAC in December.

Intemet surfers can access these recent interviews on the pages of Sea Power through the Navy League's homepage at www.navyieague.org. In Gordo's mind. Sea Power offers readers the most comprehensive monthly rundown on sea service issues and news (he readily admits to a biased perspective). At a time when the need is as great as ever to inform the American people and their elected representatives on the importance of sea power to our maritime nation, he writes that the Navy League offers unique opportunities to stay informed and to help with that critical educational mission.

"Joe. Don. Bob says...check it out!"

There was a Class Luncheon held in Crystal City (ArUngton. VA) the first week in October. A small contingent gathered to reflect on the recentiy held Reunion. Jim CuUen reported the following attendees: Bob Eberth, Al Linberger, Mike McHugh, Bryan O'Connor, Ed SuUivan, and Jim. Next few luncheons will be 3 December (BEAT ARMY), 4 Febmary 1999, and 1 AprU 1999.

Lasdy I wanted to pass on information discussed at the Class meeting held on Sunday moming of the Reunion weekend. The most significant item was a proposal for a new formalized Class organization. The basic stmcture was puUed together by Joe Conway using the Class of 1961 organization (and a few other class organizations) as a guide and drawing on inputs from several Classmates living locally.

The proposed stmcture and some initial actions include the following; Organizational Proposal • Board of Directors/Tmstees elected by Class every five years • Min 20—Max 25 members; 3—Regional reps; 6—BattaUon reps; 1—attorney; Past President; 6-8 No VA/ Wash/ AnnapoUs reps: 1-2 Academy Tmstee/ Alumni Assoc, reps: treasurer/ accountant. Ex- Officio members (e.g., other Past Presidents; Alumni Tmstee Board Members; special needs/qualifications).

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• Board elects officers; President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Approves appointment of other committee chairs (e.g..

Class Gift chait reunion chair, etc.) proposed by officers.

• Battalion Reps form Communication Committee to support Secretary.

• Members serve for no longer than two consecutive terms of five years, without vote to waive by Class at five-year election.

• Initial temporary Board to be confirmed with adjustments, as required by below.

Duties of Initial Board: • Draft Constitution, Letters of Incorporation; By- Laws using Class of '61 model (as above) • Institutionalize and Maintain Class Homepage to include updated member database.

• Promulgate Draft Constitution, etc. to all Class Members for comment NLT 30 March 1999.

• Establish and promulgate a five-year Class Plan. (Includes a financial plan and audit, social plan. Class projects plan, and communications plan) • Report via Shipmate and Homepage activities, decisions and seek input from all Class Members.

• Represent Class at Alumni Board Meetings • Provide all Class members information re Class and Individual Donor /Giving Programs and establish Class Gift Fund.

• EstabUsh additional Ad Hoc Committees as required to achieve above.

• Propose permanent Board membership and final Constitution for approval within 60 days of Class review.

The plan was proposed to all Classmates in attendance and unanimously approved. The foUowing Classmates were also approved to make up the initial board: Steve Haines - regional San Diego leader Dan Lear - regional Norfolk. Pres. of Tidewater area Alumni Assoc.

Pete Vanderlofske - regional Southwest, Board of Tmstees/ Alumni Assoc.

Steve Etter - regional Midwest, donor program expenence Kevin Reardon - 1st Batt; No. VA KenPyrz - 2nd Battalion Jim CuUen - 3rd Battalion; No. VA Tom Woods - 4th BattaUon George Bieger - 5th Battalion Ed SulUvan - 6th Battalion Jim Brengle - MD licensed Attomey Leo Kuehn - current Class Secretary, Alumni Assoc, rep, Annap Joe Conway - types this stuff up; organizes large weekend parties every five years, Annap MikeNeale - 3-time member reunion committee, Annapolis Russ Heimanson - great tailgates and eneigy, MD George Gardiner - unbeUevably accurate data base support, Annapolis Phil Bassi - current Treasurer Carl Tamulevich - local golf gum, NAAA/ USNA Rep, Annapolis Randy Bogle - past Commandant, Naval Institute rep,, leads great pep- rallies, Annapolis KendaU Pease - current President, No. VA Fran Holian - more activity will help forget San Diego; Annapolis Glen Gottschalk - Dir. Instimtional Research USNA (great lists). Superintendent access, Annapolis Bob Hofford '61, from the Alumni Association, spent a few minutes explaining some of the options we have as a Class for providing gifts for the Academy through the Alumni Association.

This is an item that will be high on the priority of the new Board.

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Expect to see some action on the initial tasks now that we are after the holidays and into the new year.

Hope you all had a very peaceful, relaxing, and blessed Holiday Season. 'Til next month... Leo

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Pres.: CAPT David O. Rose, USN (Ret.) EVP; CDR Pat Stroop, USN (Ret) Sec'y: Walt Giraldi Tres; Steve Ward h; 703-864-1775; w; 703-620-2279 Corr. Sec'y; Dr. Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 e:shudock@erols.com Class website: www.USNA69.org

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Pres; Fred Hall Sec'y; CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret) 1978 Valley Rd, AnnapoUs, MD 21401 e; njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all. After a perfectly warm and balmy fall, winter seems to finally gotten here and brings with it all the bitter cold that we could remember from 30 years ago. I have lots of email and some real mail to get to, but first, 1 have to announce my apologies to all your daughters.

Sorry girls, but my second son, Alan, was married just before Thanksgiving in a beautiful ceremony, to a beautiful girl out in Salt Lake City, where he is attending U of Utah.

Kurt Dieterle also wanted to pass some good news. Carol gave birth to their first child, Matthew, on 5 April. He's a bmiser, came in at 9 lb 9 oz, and hasn't looked back since. She was supposed to retum to her job with the FAA in July, he was going to leave HJ Ford and do the daycare.

Dan Ellison sent a short note from Wyoming where Kati and Ron Machtley and their son, Todd, visited for a week in August. It was their first trip to the Rocky Mountain west and they did the full monty while there. Hiking in the Tetons, chuck-wagon BBQ, visit to Yellowstone National Park, horseback riding, fly-fishing float trip on the Snake River, and a few interactions with some of the locals. Ron and Todd even took an ovemight pack trip eight miles up into the wildemess and came back no worse for the wear (the photos don't show Ron's backside after getting off the horse).

Ron Machtiey and Dan Ellison. Ron's the one who looks like he's from Wyoming.

Then in September, out of the blue, Mike Gottlieb called. Mike lives in Helena, MT, (not far from where Dan grew up), and he wanted to visit Jackson to broaden his business network.

He and a retired Army guy do management and leadership consulting and when he saw Dan in the Academy Business Directory he decided to call. Bottom line was that he flew himself down in a Cessna 172, and they spent the day catching up on the past 28 years, doing a littie fly-fishing on the Snake River (Mike has the photos) and eating. Then he flew back to Helena the next day.

At any rate, that's two more Classmates than He'd seen in awhile out there and they had good times together. Regrettably, Dan may not have the opportunity for visitors there much longer, as a job offer from the DC area is becoming sufficientiy attractive that a move for Jane and him may soon be in the cards. Why he'd really want to do that is pretty questionable, given all the positives about living out there, but it may come to pass. He also heard from Mike Lowe, who has moved from the DC area to Colorado Springs where he is part way through a training program with Merrill Lynch and liking it a lot. He is really enjoying the wide spaces, modest property values, good schools, and general quality of life in the shadow of the Rockies.

George Galdorisi is currently CCDG 3, haze gray and underway aboard ABE LINCOLN. He received a very kind review of his book: Coronado Conspiracy from VADM Doug Katz in the September Proceedings. I echo the sentiment. It was one of those books that speeds right through.

Go out now and buy two or three for belated Christmas gifts. It's that good! 1 still wonder at aU the closet BuU majors out there. Bob McphaU, adds that George Galdorisi was the guest speaker at the December USNA Alumni Chapter Luncheon in San Diego. George spoke about the ABRAHAM LINCOLN Battle Group Operations.

I noticed in the front of the last SHIPMCTE that Pete King has a very prominent ad for jewelry. I for one think we ought to support our Classmates as much as we can. After all, some people have to scrape by on just selling diamonds for a living. Anyway, as luck would have it, he wrote a letter about his endeavors. It seems that he started a small jewelry business. It has grown now so that he and his daughter, Erin, have a jewelry catalog on their intemet site that also includes loose, certified, solitaire diamonds.

They only sell top quality diamond rings, studs, tennis bracelets, pendants, gold, silver, and religious jewelry etc. via the intemet. They market to USNA, USMA, USAFA and other Academy Alumni and the airline industry personnel, mostiy pilots. You can find the site at http;//www.pckdiamonds.com.

Tom Marsilio wanted to add to his legend, before his roomie did. (If you have a buddy, tried and tme.) Jeff Lewis announced to his 50th birthday party crowd, that he and Tom leamed to "ballroom dance" in one another's arms. He further embarrassed him by revealing his TBS strategy wherein he found that by shouting "bang, bang!" instead of firing blanks th'ough his M-16 during field exercises negatec the necessity to clean his rifle. Tom also heard from Bob Sonnenberg, Jodi Startari, Tom Zyzk and Al Nusom. Al endeared himself to all by singing "Happy Birthday" to Tom's voice mail. Tom mentioned something about not quitting a day job, but 1 wonder if Al had to pay royalties like those restaurant workers were threatened a while back. Tom's son-in-law gave him three 170 mph laps around the Pocono Intemational Raceway in a stock car numbered "70."

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Tom and Jeff, still dancing after aU these years. (The hat's to keep down the glare) Bits and Pieces: Brad Nemeth writes that Tim LaFleur w as the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the San Diego Council of the Navy Leagu.e on 8 January 1999. Brad is the incoming president of the Council. Fred Peck is going to be working with Jim Webb's '68 pubUsher, Bantam Doubleday Dell, assisting on publicity for The Emperor's General, which will be out on 26 April 1999. It"s set in 1944-45 as MacArtiiur retums to the PhiUipines. and then goes on to "mle"" post-war Japan. Warren Mackensen sent me a brochure about the new Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton. It seems John Demlein is the Director of their Campaign 2000. to raise S4 miUion. He also sent an article from the New York: Times, which quoted John about the fimd drive to add to the museum. John Montgomery is stiU at the Pentagon mnning OLA for the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Technology). He sent a photo of three generations of Montgomerys taken at his son"s swearing in last May. Mike has orders to HOPPER (DDG-70) out in Pearl.

of the Advanced Technology Division as weU as the vice president of North sales. In 1993. he was named vice president and general manager, intemational, for TeUabs Inc. There, he contributed to the growth of multiple product lines, including the DXX and wireless products.

In his role at Premisys, he is responsible for all development manufacturing, marketing and sales operations. The Fremont, CA. based company pioneered the development of integrated access solutions for telecom service providers. He cites several things which smack of our years togedier by die Bay, for instance, he has been married for 28 years, and his words to Uve by are: "Never give up."

An interesting thing happened to Jim Suhr on the way to Eastem Long Island from Virginia Beach for Thanksgiving. They drove to Baltimore Tuesday night where his daughter goes to school at die CoUege of Notre Dame of Maryland. Early Wednesday moming they headed up 95 and as they approached a Toll booth in Maryland, got in one of those short Unes that moves slowly. The car immediately in front of us seemed to be lingering far too long. It finally moved on and he puUed up to see a sort of a bewildered young lady. She did not take the money he offered, but hesitated, and then said, "that guy in front of you said he was in your Class at the Academy, and he paid your toU." Jim looked ahead, and saw the Classmate pulling away, his arm out the window waving. He waved back a thank you wave and did not see him again. Jim has no idea who it was. Jim's Virginia license plates read "70 USNA." Jim extends his thanks to the unknown classmate.

Ring-A-Ding-Ding

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Pres: CAPT Perry Martini, USN Secy; CDR Brian Horais, USIVR (Ret) 11234 Cranbrook Lane, Oakton, VA 22124 e; bhorais@wjsa.com; bttp://www.erols.com/ horais/USNA1971.htm

1 to n John '70, Mike '98, and John Montgomery '40 I had a wonderful visit with Joe Buescher not too long ago. He was in town at a seminar, and came over to enjoy the Mid Store before die Alumni Weekend locusts descended. He looks great and is doing well as a prosecutor in Arizona.

Janet and Mike Malone are loving their time in Smttgart and should be there for another year.

Gino Marchetti has suggested that members of the Class purchase a chair in the USNA Alumni Hall in memory of Jim Lingan. Our Class, and each USNA Class, has a section of the seating in the Alumni Hall can be dedicated with a bronze plaque with Jim's name. The cost is $1,000, which is a donation to the Alumni Association Fund. Gino already has five contributors, so the cost will probable be split 10-1- ways.

Nick Williams has been leading Premisys Communications since April 1997. He flew A-6's for the Corps after graduating. After getting o u t he joined IBM, where he held several management positions. Then to AT&T Paradyne, where he served as vice president and general manager

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The Christmas hoUdays have come and gone by the time you read this, but I want you to know that the email Santa was good to me this year.

Thanks for aU your inputs to this column! Bo Heikes forwarded a message from Bob Cabana on his upcoming shuttie mission. Bob wrote: I'm going up on my fourth (shuttie) flight on 3 December. Were taking the first U.S. piece of hardware to the Intemational Space Station and mating it with a Russian module. What's really unique about the flight however, is that it's the first time we've had two Marines on the flight deck, myself as commander and Maj Rick Sturckow as my pilot.

Hope that the flight was a success. Bob. Dave Leestma. another of the Classastronauts, wrote in news on his son: I just wanted you to know that al the recentiy completed Service Academy Golf Championship (USNA. USAFA. USMA, USCGA). held at Trophy Club near Ft. Worth, the toumament champion was a Ben Leestma USAFA '02 (a doolie winning is a bit unusual). Even though he may have chosen a different academy than I did, he is trying to excel! He shot a 68 in the opening round, and held everyone off after that. Air Force won the team championship, and Navy was second.

A chip shot off the old block Dave...

Katie Holland sent in a photograph of Bill HoUand and Pete Zaudtke from a recent Knights of Columbus instaUation of officers.

I to r: Bill Holland and Pete Zaudtke Pete is the District Deputy (and past Grand Knight) of one council and John has just become the Warden of another (Warden is a preparatory stage about three years before becoming the Grand Knight). Pete is now the district representative to the state-wide cotmcil, representing about five cotmcUs, and was master of ceremonies at John's installation; there were lots of "fellow Classmate" references in the speeches which normally only refer to Brother Kiught, etc.

BiU Chiquelin provided some updates on Classmates he has seen recentiy: Meg and Bob Wagoner (Wags) hosted an open house on Saturday. 7 November, at their home in Burke, VA, to celebrate Bob's retirement from the Navy.

Bob is now Director. Program Management of Syntek. in ArUngton. VA. It was attended by over 75 folks, including several â&#x20AC;˘71ers: Mike Kehoe.

Craig WeUing. Chip Griffiths. Jim Brick.

Brent Greene. Bob Annis. Paul Kolody. and Bill Chiquelin made sure to make it special for Bob 31 years after entering the Naval Academy on a hot day in June. One of the Plebes Bob ran in 1971, JP Lyons '68. was there so Bob could get one last chance.

Among the humorous gifts Bob received, was some 225 milUon year old Permian sea salt (since he was in the Navy so long), and an appropriate golf club for his upcoming batties at the Army/Navy Country Club (suitably b e n t and with a hole in i t so he always has a hole-in-one every round).

It seems like Jill and Paul Kolody, along with BiU Chiquelin, toured the Burke area very extensively, before arriving. (I thought they taught navigation to nuclear submariners...)

Chic was heard to mumble that it took Bob 22 years longer than him to get out of the Navy, so don't give him any lip about being an hour (or two) late.

Jan and Chuck Boyer, along with 12 from 12th Company, were seen at die "71 tent before, during, and after the Rutgers game. Chuck looked great, and his attitude should be an inspiration to all of us. The ""never give up"" tshirts were worn by those lucky enough to have one of tiiese limited editions. Sensing a winner.

Chuck invited several Rutgers friends from Richmond along, who helped the Navy crowd lick dieir wounds and celebrate die non-win.

One otiier tidbit from Bill is tiiat Ellen and Bob Annis have become ""roadies"" since Bob's retirement. They seem to be on the road most of die time, visiting people and sightseeing. "When home, Ellen keeps Bob busy with ""Honey do"" lists. Wonder how long before Bob gets at least a part time job?

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Al Ptak provided a picture from his recent visit with Mike Marks in Homestead, FL.

1 to r: Mike Marks and Al Ptak The only question I have is "Who is driving the boat?"

Pete Schneider sent in an email from Chadds Ford, PA. Pete is the HR Director for the Nuclear side of PECO Energy's business, and PECO is busy trying to acquire every other nuclear power plant that they can. His wife, Karen, teaches preschool and their daughter, Melissa, teaches fourth grade in West Palm Beach, FL, (25, beautiful, and single). Their son, Brian (22), plays pro baseball as a catcher in the Montreal Expos organization and hopes to play at the double-A level in Harrisburg next year. He's been keeping busy in the off-season as Curt SchilUng's battery-mate getting him ready to pitch for the MLB all-stars in Japan!

Speaking of baseball, the Schneiders took in a fall game at Navy a few weeks ago and had a nice chat with Joe Duff, our old mentor on the ballfield. He's semi-retired now, but still remains active as an assistant coach on the high school level! Pete doubts whether the Duffer will ever slow down! Pete is hoping his work will slow down enough to allow him to get back to see the AnnapoUs crowd, especially since Perry Martini built his new home just behind Pete's sister and brother-in-law.

Cathy and Brian Horais had a chance to visit with Sandy and Rick Baxter this fall at their home in Atherton, CA. Rick is a radiologist in the San Francisco Bay area and maintains a teaching position at Stanford Medical Center.

His wife Sandy is also a doctor and works at a Silicon Valley pharmaceutical company.

Marcys were there for eight years). Hugh is Chairman of ECOPave, Inc., a company involved in recycling tires into value-added products. Hugh would enjoy hearing from old friends and can be contacted at; 805-986-4566; hwmarcype@aol.com. (Hugh, you don't have to wait another 27 years to write a Shipmate input...). Keep those letters, cards, photographs and emails coming!

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Pres; CDR Dave Hogen, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22192 f; 703-413-5376; e; robison_rich@prc.com http://www.charm.net/~bfant/usna72/72toc.htm

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Pres: Tom Storch Sec'y; CAPT Tom (TJ) Wilson, III, USN 8310 Gushing Court, Springfield, VA 22153 e; tjwUson@erols.com; w:703-913-0094 h; 703-697-8863; f: 703-614-1755 Classmates, please note the address above for our new Class Secretary, Tom Wilson. Please direct all correspondence to Tom at the above.

Thank you.

We have a lot of news, much of it Homecoming related, but not all. Before we get to Homecoming '98 news, let me tell you what we have heard from some other people. First, for all you aviator types, or those that have been in Pensacola, there is a move to demolish Trader Jon's. There has been a pretty big email effort to get people to save that veritable institution that some of us visited during Second Class Summer.

You can contact Maj Kent BoUn '76, USMC (Ret), at 2381 Lancing Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504; 850-969-3026; kbolin@networktel.net.

Bob Masloski sent a note, having recently tumed over command of electronic attack wing and has moved to SECDEF Strategic Studies Group, as one of seven officers of the various services. Paul Ryan is also part of this group.

Bob has seen Jim Zortman, who is currently Executive Assistant, Vice Chair, Joint Chiefs of Staff. John Haney is Assistant to Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Bill Gravell is on the CNO's Executive Panel. Tom Enright is on the Joint Staff after tuming over Fighter Wing Command in Oceana. And, Bob Willard is on the Joint Staff as a new Flag, after commanding LINCOLN.

John Graham sent an email that Ryley Jeanne ^^^x^-^h joined John and Lisa on 26 October 1998. We

I to r: Rick Baxter and Brian Horais Talk about middle age crazy, Hugh Marcy wrote that it was the first time he has written to Shipmate, and at age 50, thought he might not have another 27 years to wait! (The rest of you take note of Hugh's wisdom...) Hugh went directly into CEC after graduation due to a bad knee, and retired from the Navy Reserve in 1996, having spent eight years on active duty. He is in regular contact with Jim Rehkopf in San Rafael, because they have done some work together.

Hugh lives in Port Hueneme, CA, with his wife Chuckle and youngest child, Scott (18). Their daughter, Marissa, is in Granville, OH, (The Shipmate, January-Febmary 1999

join in to wish John and Lisa, "Congratulations!" on their new baby daughter.

Len Nebons, did you send an email? Please resend.

I met with Dan Struble '83, while he was in Atianta recently. Dan is heading up fundraising.

Keep your eyes and ears open for further clarifying words on various fundraising efforts.

Dan, and CAPT Chip Seymour '65, are making great progress in these efforts. USNA needs your support!

Homecoming '98 was about as good as it gets.

I do not know how anyone can possibly top the

efforts of Judy and Kevin Callahan and his great group. 1 know that I will inadvertently leave out some people, but hats off to Debra and Jere Carroll for registration; Tim McClay and Mark Perez for a tailgate beyond compare, in terms of food and beverage for 801 attendees.

Scott Krajnik, Scott Haney and Gary Chetelat put together an awesome video, which was available for purchase and may still be available.

It is awesome! John Ashmore and Ron Borro headed up hospitality; Mike Dunaway, and Frank Lanzer headed up Class reception; the dinner dance committee of Ross Chaffin, Pete Flynn and John Simcox really outdid themselves, and souvenirs were handled by Barb Krajnik. Additionally, Jim Etro, Chuck McKeone and Tom Storch, among others, helped out tremendously. 408 Classmates registered, and 676 were at dinner. Kevin Callahan, you are awesome! (And, hats off to all the spouses who helped!)

1 must let you know that Kevin and his team put together a post-Homecoming download...of the finer points of criticism for turnover for our 30th. It's hard to see how it could be improved upon, but he has other ideas for 2003...Kevin...Chairman?!

On Friday aftemoon, the '73 Heavyweight Crew, represented by Dave Kucik, Chuck Munns, Don Jefferson, Tom Gallagher, Denise BCrupski and Dirk Mosis were joined by former lightweights, Jim Snead and Bill Comly (both of whom could row at their lightweight weights in about two weeks) to dedicate a new racing shell, the CLASS OF '73, to Rick Clothier, the Naval Academy Athletic Association, and the Heavyweight Crew. The Heavyweights of '73 raised money, and were helped out with existing funds to the Crew's, to purchase the latest and best in technology in racing shells for the Navy Crew. On Saturday morning, we were joined at the boathouse for an Alumni row with Becky and Carl Ullrich, our coach. It was great to see Carl and Becky; they're doing great. Steve Bernasconi joined us, as did Paul Ryan and several others. It was a great time for Navy crew!

On Friday, there was a golf toumament. Who won? I'm surprised somebody hasn't stepped forward to let me know that. There was an outstanding reception on Friday evening at the Loews, with music provided by Ken Berger.

The initial meeting and seeing old friends was exciting.

Generally, individual Companies held gettogethers, as did my 15th Company, at the home of Darlene and Gary Chetelat. Speaking of which, 1 will be curious to see if anyone can beat 15th's numbers for getting people back to Homecoming. We had twenty Companymates including, Cathy and Don Canterna, Cora and Mike Carrigan, Ceann and Brad Chalker, Lou and John Chapman, Darlene and Gary, Gretchen and Mike Currerri, Mary Ann and Andy DePeter, J.J. Dicks, with a friend on Saturday evening; Lucille McGlaughlin, Kane and Mike Kane, Debbie and Claude Lamar, Sally and Doug Leland, Vicki Robinson and Ken Mayeaux, Sharon and Doug Marshall, Virginia and Dirk Mosis, Christine and Bob Nestlerode, Rosemary and Jim Schaefer, Merlie and Bruce Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Vince Nigro, and Ryan Cramer and John Dailey.

Regrets were that Janice and Frank Dunn couldn't attend at the last moment due to illness.

We are very saddened that Mel Barrentine could not attend, due to the loss of his wife, earlier this summer. Our only other "missing in action" were Jon Goldstein, John Graham 143

(who had their baby). Bob Ford, who is tied up moving from Barber's Point to Kaneohe, and Mark Kirchberg. It was great to see all my 15th Companymates, especially Ryan Cramer, who joined us from the West Coast. Hats off to Mike Kane, our Company Rep, who put it together.

Each of you have your Company Rep, who did yeoman duty. Let Tom know so we can give due kudos to all who made this great event possible.

On Saturday morning, Tom Storch held a Class meeting; about 30 people attended.

Commandant of Midshipmen, our very own RADM Gary Roughead, was able to spend quite a bit of time with us, talking about the various projects that he foresees as being developed through fundraising at the Academy.

Rob Bender is going to lead the fundraising effort for '73, and will probably focus on a project conceming leadership and ethics. More from Rob Bender on that in the future. Election of Class officer results were made known. Tom Storch was re-elected as President. Scott Krajnik was re-elected Active Duty Vice President. John Ashmore was re-elected as Vice President. Chuck McKeone was elected as Treasurer and Tom Wilson as Class Secretary.

Tom, Scott and John have served us the last five years, and have said that they would do so again.

Thank you.

Hats off to John Ashmore, who continues to handle season football tickets, and who gets ticket to people who show up in Annapolis at game time. Additionally, John is doing service organization work for the Classes of '73 from West Point and the Air Force Academy. They sponsor kids from under-privileged neighborhoods by having them visit the Academies to give hopes and ambitions and goals a sense of reality. They can do it!

And, as a FYI, please remember that at every football game, there is a tailgate. Look for the Class of '73 balloon at Navy Football '99.

Please help Bill Holmes with the time capsule.

We decided not to bury the capsule as we have too much empty space in it. There is no real hurry. We can wait until the last of Class of '73 is still alive to bury it, just so it can get unearthed and opened in 2073. However, please send any stories, momentos, or anything else you might have to Bill at; 5804 Fitzhugh Street, Burke, VA 22015; 703-644-6890.1 really strongly, encourage and request each of you to think of something you might have from the Academy—buttons, memorabilia, a pin, write a story to send on; anything. Thank you.

After the Class meeting, many went to the Mid Store, now known as "Nordstrom's East." It is unbelievable what they have there.

The football stadium tailgater followed. It was absolutely incredible. I can't describe the great food and the absolute best porta-potty that I have ever seen; Chuck McKeone was taking special BZ's for that. There was plenty of beer; desserts were great, and it stayed open until after 4:00 p.m. The game was great, as we hung on to beat Colgate. We thought the Navy football team was going to tease us once again to only come close to another victory...but they held on and won.

There was a great fly-over by seven F/A 18s, and there was a parachute jump by the Navy jump team, who dedicated the jump to our very own Mark Clapper. Mark is a doctor who put back together the chief of the team who had previously crashed and hurt himself quite seriously. Mark helped him not only to walk again, but to be an active member of the jump team. Their jump was exciting!

That evening was the dinner dance. There was excellent video, great food and a band beyond compare.

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The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April. Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade. Further details found in "On the Horizon" of this issue.

The highlight for the 15th Company was reenacting our ring dip Saturday evening. All hands put their rings and miniatures into a bowl with whatever we were drinking (which for most of us, was wine) and we passed the bowl around to Classmates, spouses, OAO's, and drank it until it was empty. A littie extra bonding never hurt anyone!

On Sunday morning, people had bmnch or coffee and then headed back to America, ships and posts afar.

What can you say?! There are so many memories and so many things that come mshing to mind as you see people and get a feel for what they are currently doing, or what they have done in the past. My general observation is how well (most) everyone looks. People are in good spirits. There are people who have suffered personal losses; physical losses; who have come back from cancer. Those that have lost a spouse and children, and have come back stronger.

There are those who have not had great luck in business, yet have continued to fight. There are those who are victims of Tailhook and political correctness in the military and have been made scapegoats. And yet, there was an overriding positive nature of people that were there. Some brief thoughts on people that 1 saw. This is by no means to exclude anyone or to not include other people, but, coming to mind: Karen and Conrad Donahue—with Conrad making everyone around him smile. Deborah and Dave Hoagland—Reminiscing about our times as aides with Generals Read and Mize at 29 Palms. Cathy and Kevin Vienna—In Coronado.

Diane and Steve Oswald—Back in Houston.

Vicki and Ray Wenderlich—In Maryland.

Bonnie and Mike Mitchell—With Mike making a successful transition from the Marine Corps.

Janie and Pete Dubuisson—Pete is with one of the major book distributors in Tennessee and is looking great. Billie and Sammy Graham— Headed back to Texas with their mission work.

Bruce Marquardt—With a twinkle in his eye.

Debra and Jere Carroll—Enjoying the fruits of their efforts. Bev and Don Jefferson—In from Bellevue, WA. Great Family. John Ashmore— In great spirits. Marie and Chip Cooper—Cuttin' a rug on the dance floor. Kitty and Gary MacFadden—Exuding goodwill and charisma.

Kris and Chuck Munns—Living in Hawaii, but by way of a visit back to the States, they were able to join us. Deborah and Jim Brill—Looking sharp. Connie and Rob Brotherton—Carrying the Kentucky contingency for 7th Company.

How can you just look at someone and just want to smile?! Nancy and Dan McHale—Two! Jacklyn and Andy Mechling—Living in Powell, MD, after Gulfstream in Savannah. Kathy and Kevin Foskette—In Manassas. Kathy and Tom Gallagher—Had been at the crew christening and got to spend time with them at breakfast on Sunday moming. Tom has deployed as Commodore of DesRon 18 to the Med and the Gulf until March, when he will retum to Washington, DC. Jackie and Scott Haney—Seemed to be everywhere, seeing people and renewing acquaintances. My dear friend and the first person I served in office with, Bruce Spalding—In from Point Harbor, NC. He still doesn't have email; my kind of guy. Linda Henry and Bill Comly—In from Philly; ageless. Joy and Jim Etro—Thank you.

Cathy and Bob Hartling—Up from Virginia Beach, post-command. Karen and Leif Hendrickson—Off to Command on Okinawa;

great friends. Marquita and Bryan Orr—From Griffin, GA. Bryan looks about two years older than when he graduated and only about two pounds heavier. Sue and Nick Smilari—As Nick was heading off to golf. Phil Kiss—In from Washington state, making the rounds. Debbie and Pete Marzluff—Fairfax. One of my heroes, Ken Reightler—With Maurine, up from Houston.

Patty and Jack Rush—I saw Jack as he was registering. Mary and Tom Storch—Tom has done so much for the Class and has agreed to serve again. Thank you. Traveling internationally extensively. Pete Flynn and his fiancee, Susan Durfee—Who I never quite got to talk to, but kept seeing him from afar. Ruth and Dave Leather— I barely got to say "hi" to Dave. Craig Dawson— I saw Craig at registration. Held class together in the '80s. Mike Lindbergh—and I just did not get a chance to catch up as we thought we would.

Steve Bernasconi—It was so good to see Steve at the boathouse. I wish that Karen had been able to make it. Cathy and Marty Defanbaugh—Doctor. Laura and Tim McClay—Tim, thank you for service as treasurer. Gail and John Simcox— John looks like the successful attomey in Annapolis that he is. Mary and Mike O'Sullivan—With Mike's ever-present smile and twinkle at tailgate.

Kathy and Rand Fisher—Rand looks great Congratulations on Flag. Karen and Bill Holmes— Again, please help Bill with the time capsule.

Nona and Tobin McNatt—I always see them at Homecoming, and barely saw them this time.

Marc Goldberg—I know you were there, where were you? Tim Scheib—In passing; up from Command of Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Lucy and Jack Owen—We had a very nice dinner with Lucy and Jack on Thursday evening. They are doing great in Austin, TX. Mark Cavallo—We had to come up from Atlanta in order to see each other. Joan and Paul Hendrickson—Whom I got to see for just a moment. Rob Casey—In passing. Carol and Tim Taylor—Tim is doing great after his neck and vertebrae surgery. Rex Hand— Looks like he is ready to swim competitively again. Barbara and John Yackus—Ryan Cramer mistook John for me. Compliments to me. Dave Young—At tailgate. Dutch Shiaich—Deputy Commandant holding court at dinner. Jill and Bruce Hargus—Doing very well in Pennsylvania. We had great days and memories of our times in Houston. Jim Burdette—Stopped by to say hi! We had shared Houston Alumni lunches together. Bob Apple—Don Jefferson's cousin. It was good seeing Bob in from Spain. Mark Costa—In from Barstow; getting ready for an IG. Wayne Kennard—Waves and smiles. Nadia and Kim King—Up from Huntsville, AL. Peggy and George Watt—Enjoying their time in Charlotte, NC. Mike Rader—Greeting people in the lobby. Eric Olson—One of my heroes, a Seal at Fort Bragg. Bob Adams—With Delta Force at Fort Bragg, in one of the greatest jobs I have heard of. He is an Army doctor with the Delta Force. Drops, trains and mns with diem. Performs trauma medicine for them, as well as hosting a clinic for their families. Jim Murphy and Tracey—Enjoying themselves, and a long weekend with a trip to the Eastem Shore, too!

Obviously, the above does not include everyone that was there, or that I saw, but just some quick reminisces on some of us. For the approximate 320 attendees whose names I did not mention, apologies. Just quick thoughts. If you didn't make the 25th, I really encourage you to make it to the 30th. It's a time that just can't be surpassed. We sure appreciate, again, all of the very, very hard work that the Class did, led

by Kevin Callahan. Thanks, Kevin!

Wow! What a great 20 years and 200 or so columns. Classmates, it's been an honor serving you. Thank you.

I now turn over this column to Tom Wilson.

Tom, you have the conn. Sir. Dirk P.D. Mosis 111 '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; w: 703-394-7654 e: Bhall74@aol.com It's been quite a dry spell for this column, and not because of a lack of input from Classmates.

In May, I began delivering my nurse advice services to TRICARE Regions 2 and 5 and in June, to TRICARE Region 1. (This is in addition to already providing services to TRICARE Regions 3, 4, 7 and 8 as well as the Detroit and Rocky Mountain Virginia networks.) At the same time, my support staff fell to 25 percent of normal strength, so I found myself working 12-1hour days and my travel kicked up to 75 percent of the time. They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and I had good intentions of being a good, consistent Class scribe when I took this position but lately that's not been the case.

The big news is we have our first Flag officers, or at least Flag selects! Congratulations to Rear Admirals (Select) Joe Sestak, Kevin Moran, Dave Stone, Lou Crenshaw and Sam Kupresin. As I understand it, Sam is a Reservist and holds the distinction of being the first Classmate announced as having been selected. 1 beUeve we also have a Rear Admiral (Select) in the Reserve ranks, but I never received confirmation of that fact.

Let's start with an update from Randy Seftas that arrived in my mail box last March. Randy writes from 704 Avila Court, Davidsonville, MD 21035-2500: It's been a couple years since I've written to Shipmate and I've seen a number of Classmates during thattime,so this will probably be a lengthy letter I'm in Colorado Springs right now on ten days active duty with the reserves supporting post-launch operations of UFO-8, a Navy commuiucations satellite. It's snowing outside (18 inches so far) and Falcon AFB is closed, so it looks Uke I'm stuck in this hotel room for a while.

Cabin fever is rapidly settling in.

The big news I have to pass along is about J.J. Quinn (one of my USNA roommates) taking command of ABRAHAM LLNCOLN, ( C V N - 7 2 ) from

Bob (Rat) Willard '73, last month in Bremerton, WA. The change of command was a great time and J.J. was certainly a gracious host. ABRAHAM LINCOLN is a monster of a ship {100,000 tons) and its crew exhibited nothing but professionalism, which made anyone ever associated with the U.S. Navy proud. I was really proud of, and happy for, J.J. (for political correctness reasons I'll leave out the usual nickname I call him by) getting command of one of the eight nuclear powered aircraft carriers in the world. Buds, I hope you take advantage of each and every day over the next two years, for opportunities like this one surely come along only once in a lifetime.

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event in April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details found in "On the Horizon" of this issue.

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J.J. Quinn takes command of ABRAHAM LINCOLN I was able to make it all the way across country from Annapolis to Bremerton for the change of command due to John Branchflower, who graciously gave up one of his airline buddy passes (Branch flies for Continental) so I didn't have to take out a loan to pay for my ticket. Thanks Classmate. John "Puke" Brown was supposed to go along with me to the change of command (to fully represent Western Pennsylvania interests), but had to cancel at the last minute due to a job conflict (Puke is Manager of Customer Engineering for Sprint in Northem Virginia). Actually, I think his wife wouldn't let him go once she found out that I was going. Puke can behave himself when there's no undue peer pressure, but being around J.J. and I might have made him revert to a more irresponsible time. Probably good headwork on his wife's part!

While I'm discussing John, here's a classic "Puke" story. It seems Puke was really upset this past year at homecoming because a lot of older Alumni (Classes of'57, '59, .... '61) kept coming up to him and reminiscing about their days together at the Academy, mistaking John as one of their Classmates. Oh well Puke, we all can't grow old graciously!

My other USNA roommate, Logan Milliken, is retired from the Navy and is the engineering manager for a company in San Diego that makes cooling towers for power companies. His second son is considering USNA a possible college choice, so I may have another Mid to sponsor in the near future.

This past President's day. Col. Kenny Dunn, USMC, (currentiy a Professor of Military Strategy, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and headed to be Commanding Officer, Weapons Training Battalion, MCCDC, Quantico, VA in July '98). Don Montgomery (Admissions Outreach Coordinator at USNA), Ken Houston (Northwest Airlines pilot) and I got together at MacDonough Hall for a couple of games of basketball against a much younger crowd of superb athletes. It took us a game to warm up (you could actually year bones and cartilage popping) but once we got going, '74 took the younger crowd to the hoops. It was wonderful to hear big Don trash-talking with his son and Kenny's nephew.

24 years may have gone by since we did this last, but I don't think any of us felt the passage of time; at least we tried to play like we didn't.

Saw Companymate Mitch Boswell at the Kent State game last fall. Mitch is a Captain in the Reserves and works for Pierce Foods in West Virginia selling chicken to the world. Mitch and I periodically cross paths in the Reserves at NAF Andrews. I've tried to turn him on to Rogaine, but 1 think Mitch feels it's a losing cause.

I hear from fellow NASA employee Bill Readdy from time to time. Bill is '74's lone astronaut and is also a captain in the Naval Space Reserve Program, which is headed up by another astronaut, Steve Oswald '73. Bill's wife delivered their third child late fall of '97 and 1 hear he's going to transfer from Johnson Space Center to NASA HQ this spring. Maybe he and Oz will switch jobs, since Steve is headed back to JSC tofly.shuttle's again. "Reads" has been my inspiration in the parenting department, i.e.. not

afraid to raise kids relatively late in life, so I followed his lead and should be a father again this coming fall. Does that qualify me to win the youngest child category in your contest?

(Sec'y note: Alexander Taylor Seftas, weighing in at 7 lbs., was born on 9/26/98 to Natalie and Randy. That qualifies Randy as having the youngest child, to date.)

Since 1 spend most of my workday at the Academy (I'm the NASA lead on a joint Navy/NASA research and development project that uses a nonoperational Navy satellite and the Academy's 12 meter antenna), I get to see a number of Classmates who are passing through or work in the area. Scott Peecook retired from the Navy last year and now works for Manpower Technical and is active in the Annapolis Chapter of the Alumni Association. Bill Mason is the Director of Professional Development at the Academy and says he will probably go back to driving ships this summer. Steve Middleton called the other day looking for people with some extra time on their hands that might be looking to expand their business opportunities. I gave him Ken Houston's name, since Ken's wife says that he doesn't work very had at Northwest. Two fellow Westem Pennsylvania natives (Tom Luketich and Dave Wilson) also live in the area and usually attend USNA sporting events. Tom owns a business in the Annapolis area (Academy Imprints) and his wife works at the Academy, while Dave is Intemational Human Resources Director for Nextel and his wife, Marcy, has recently attained a position at the Maryland Teacher's Association.

Ran into CAPT Bruce Cave, USN in Norfolk at U.S. Atlantic Command while on Reserve duty in April, where he is the head of the counter-drags branch in J33. Bruce and I spent an hour or so reminiscing about our days on the "meat squad" and boxing. I think Bruce's boxing memories are better than mine, especially since he beat me in the semi-finals Second and First Class years for the heavyweight class. Bmce still looks like he could go a couple rounds, even though he is getting ready to retire this summer to the Raleigh, NC, area. He asked me to relay to any Classmate in the Raleigh area to stop in and help him drink beer and eat food, which of course is totally on Bmce!

Since I've never heard anything about Companymate Howard "Howie" Powe, I can only think that he was successful in keeping democracy safe from the red scourge of communist, socialist, aggressors, especially since the wall fell. Also in the "Lost Classmate" department, has anyone heard from Dan Driscoll since he retired from the USMC? How about an update on Pee Pee? I guess that's all for now. Any Classmates stopping by USNA who want an informal tour of the Spacecraft Artificial Intelligence Lab, let me know at 410-293-6465.

In response to last year's challenge to find out which Classmate had been married the longest.

Sunny and David Evans have provided me with a copy of their certificate of marriage showing that they were married on 6 June 1974. They currently can claim the title of the "longest married couple" until unseated by another couple. Dave and Sunny can be contacted at 1550 N. Fox Hill Road, Flagstaff AZ 86004.

Sunny and David Evansâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Longest married?

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David StaUard provided the accompanying photograph of him holding his son Matthias, who was bom on 17 January 1998. Dave says he and Erika are also the proud parents of five year old Christopher. Dave is a lawyer, certified public accountant and a certified financial planner He can be contacted at 2000 Mahre Drive, Park City, UT 84098-8508. 435-649-7622. and email; dstaUard@sisna.com.

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Dave StaUardand Mathias Greg Ellsworth responded to the chaUenge to provide a photo of a Class associated "vanity"" Ucense plate, with a photo of him and buddy.

PhU Adams '83. Greg says he mns a full service travel agency in Encino, CA called The Travel Lounge, and wiU provide VIP service to any Classmates who call for travel assistance. Greg can be reached at 17037 Ventura Blvd., Encino.

CA. 91316-4128. 818-907-3304. 800-417-344 and email; greg@traveUounge.com.

Bob Whitmire CoC attendees

Phil Adams '83 and Greg Ellswortii and 74 USNA. Last AprU, Paul Salemi organized a '74 Luncheon at the Crystal City Hyatt, in ArUngton, VA. As the accompanying photo shows, in attendance were (Back Row left to right) Ryan Wise, Dana Rowland, Morgan Ames, Doug

Rau, Paul Salerni, Paul SuUivan, Jeff Greene, Bud Sawyer, Joe Aweduti, (Front row left to right) Scott Davis, BiU Boulay and Tony Mallory. A second luncheon was scheduled for 11 September 1998, but I couldn't attend and haven't heard from anyone who attended yet.

Paul can be contacted at 137 N. Oakland St., Arlington, VA 22203, 703-418-3212, and email: SalemiP@egginc.com.

Mike Donovan provided the foUowing note and accompanying photograph. Mike can be

contacted at 928 A. Ave.. Coronado. CA92118 and email; M25849@aol.com.

I have not written before, but couldn't pass up the opporwnity since, recentiy. three of us from 26th Company recentiy had a chance to get togetiier in San Diego. CAPT Frank Murphy. CO of NEV.ADA (SSBN-733) was spending a June weekend at SUBBASE San Diego, in "between Midshipman summer training cruises. He invited CAPT Tom Dion, me and our wives for lunch in the Wardroom. Tom is Program Manager, Undersea Surveillance Systems at the Space and Naval Warfare Command. I am a captain in the Naval Reserve and Commanding Officer Port Hueneme Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center. Headquarters Unit 119. In civilian life. I am Manager, Marine Business Development for Solar Turbines Incorporated, the gas turbine subsidiary of Caterpillar, Inc. The enclosed picnire shows NEVADA and. from left to right, are Frank Murphy. Mike Donovan and wife Chris. Lisa Dion, and Tom Dion. The day before. Frank had CAPT Wayne Thornton aboard. Wayne is Commanding Officer Submarine Base San Diego.

Morgan Ames provided two photos that were inadvertentiy separated from his letter that appeared in die June and July Sliipmates. The first photograph shows die attendees at Bob Whitmire's change of command (Naval Air Station. Jacksonville. FL) and retirement ceremony. Attending Bob's COC were George Berry '72, Herschel Smith, Tom Lal\irno,

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Bing Jones, Bob Whitmire, Morgan Ames and Tony Mallory. The second photograph shows Wayne D'Ambrosio, Morgan Ames, Wayne Dunham and Scott Davis standing in front of Wayne"s booth at the Navy League Sea-AirSpace "98 Exhibtt.

Excellence in Marine Compostes

D'Ambrosio, Ames, Dunham and Davis at Sea-AirSpace show Mike Little sent the following email last March. Mike can be contacted at email; melittle@cmotes.cca.rockwell.com.

Thought I'd give you guys a 'quick and dirty' update on the 'tiials and tiibulations' of the commercial avionics industry. I have been working on a program for Air France to upgrade their 737200s for the new European requirement to be able to certify navigation within RNP-5 (+/- 5 NM of intended track). It was a 'back of the napkin' type program, where we developed the requirements, system architecture, interfaces, first installation, and certification flight test in eight months. Spent about two and a half weeks in Paris for interim and final certification flight. The day of the cert. flight tiie firefighters at Charles DeGaulle airport went on strike and the airport was down to one operational mnway for take-offs and landings. Thank you for socialism. Flight test was delayed for nearly three hours but we finally got off the ground and the DGAC (Europe's FAA) was pleased with the system performance. Whew!

About six months after I moved over to the commercial side of Rockwell, Linda decided to move too. She is leading the software certification effort for Boeing 767 displays. Starting next year, she will be making frequent trips to Shanghai (yep, mainland China) as we have a group there that will be doing the software verification.

We both really like the atmosphere on the commercial side as there seems to be more of a team environment than we saw on the govemment side of the company.

Our oldest had a daughter. Amber, who is now about six months old. Yep, the kid is a grandpa.

She visited in January and 'grandpa' still has the touch, as I seemed to be the only one in the house who could get the baby to fall asleep. Sort of the same effect I always had on women.

Joshua (now 17) is your basic 'braindead' teenage boy. He has discovered girls, but doesn't want to let on, as he thinks we will 'rib' him about it.

Amanda our youngest tums eight in April and she is the family fireball. I wish I had half the energy she does. She's at the age where she knows all the answers and her favorite saying is, "No dad, that's not exactly right." We are all glad to be in Cedar Rapids but will be happier when the cold weather goes away and it starts to warm up a little. Weather sort of reminds me of the 'Dark Ages' days back at school.

Ben McMillan provided the following email in April. Ben can be contacted at ebmcmillan@ rocktenn.com.

Once again I have changed job locations: now working in the Atlanta area for the same company, but now at the home office (Rock-Tenn Company), We will not be relocating the family from Chattanooga until after the school year is over. I can be reached at 770-734-2620 (office), though the odds are great anyone calling will get my answering machine because I'm now traveling most of the time (so it seems).

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Alan Worley provided the following email in May. Allen can be contacted at CNON80B @cno.navy.mil.

In December 1997, we made our PCS move from Virginia Beach to Washington, DC. I had finished my unaccompanied shore command tour as Commanding Officer NSF Diego Garcia in August of '97 and then served as the CNO's CINCPACFLT Liaison Officer (N835) until April '98 and am now the Deputy, Programming Division (N80B) in OPNAV (Rm.: 4D657). We are just at the "End Game" for POM-00 as I write so anything I tell you will be old news.

Betty and I have a new house at 15424 Meherrin Ct, Centreville, VA 20120. As for the children, Rachel (19) just finished her freshman year at Mary Washington College, Katie (16) is at Centteville High and Aaron (11) is at Virginia Run Elementary. We miss our friends from Virginia Beach, but I am glad to not be doing a second DC tour as a "Geo-Bachelor." My work number is 703-697-0518 and my unclass email is worley.allen@hq.navy.mil.

Dean Swaim also checked in by email. Dean can be reached at Swaim06@aol.com.

After a long, and sometimes anguishing, period under instruction from my children, I feel it's time to look email squarely in the eye and give it a try. So, here goes.

I've been Director of the Naval Staff College (one of the intemational programs at the Naval War College) for almost two years. I came to Newport from Japan, where I was navigator of INDEPENDENCE, homeported in Yokosuka for a couple of years. 34th Companymates Ted Coyle and Steve Firks were also there. Ted as the Supply Officer of INDY and Steve as CO of one of the F/A-18 squadrons in the CAG. I spent a year as a student at the War College and then succeeded John Odegaard as Director.

John has since landed in DC via St. Louis. Jim FitzSimonds, another Classmate, is on board the War College now as Senior Intelligence Officer as well as a faculty member teaching in the JMO Department.

1 plan on "transitioning" to the civil sector on 29 June 1998. The date and time seem to be giving an extra degree of closure to my naval experience. 28 years earlier, I think I was in the barber's chair saying goodbye to those curly locks that I'll never see again. I'll be settling back in North Carolina with my wife, Debbie, and two sons, Hank (12) and Daniel (10).

On a sad note. Bill Lee advised me that Mark Flasket died on 11 March and was buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery. According to Bill, Mark served on an LST for two years following graduation and then spent three years working at FCDSSA, Dam Neck, debugging DD963 NTDS programs before leaving active duty in 1979. He retired from the Reserves a few years ago and had worked for Comptek Research, Inc., since leaving active duty.

Bill is the Education Programs Manager at Virginia Air and Space Center and can be contacted at 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA. 23669, 775-727-0900, ext. 727.

A few closing notes. First, we are sponsors for the 7th Company wardroom. They are upgrading their wardroom and would like plaques or other items from fleet units. If anyone could help, please send the items to Steve Middleton and he will take them to 7th company. Steve's address is 516 Green Forest Drive, Sevema Park, MD 21146. Second, our 25th Reunion is this year, and it will not, repeat not, be held during Homecoming. Instead we'll be celebrating 12-14 November 1999. Headquarters will be the Loew's Hotel and reservations are being taken now. For those who may be interested in staying with friends in a fumished house for the weekend, contact Annapolis Accommodations, Inc. at 410-263-3262. The weekend will be

similar to our last reunion. We will have a hospitality suite on Friday and after the game on Saturday. The tailgate will be at the game with entertainment and food at the hotel after the game. Finally, for those interested in running for class office, please contact Steve Middleton at the address above or emaU: stevem@bigplanet. com.

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Pres: Steve Hubbard Sec'y; CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN 21 Colony Trail Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 h: 504-626-4964; e: highvolt_sid@hotmail.com Dear 'mates. Yeah, 1 know it's the Dark Ages, but have faithâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;spring will be here soon.

Actually, this edition of Shipmate is scheduled to hit your mailbox at Mardi Gras. Let the good times roll!

A few issues ago, 1 asked a couple of questions. As expected, our Classmates had the answers. Who reached the top of Herndon in June of 1972? A couple of guys took the time to confirm that Mike Maynard (8th /21st /1st Company) won the honor. Dan Conway said Mike told him on the way to T-Court that he would do it. Then, he did it, and received VADM Mack's shoulder boards on the Chapel steps.

Mike Mathews, another 8th Companymate, confirmed the memory. Mike wrote from the great Pacific Northwest where he is in command of the Trident Training Facility in Bangor. Mike and Dan also concur on Maynard's current situation report. After a successful four years at USNA (varsity wrestler and #2 in the Class academically), he served in Surface Line before going to medical school. He's now a prominent orthopedic surgeon in the New York City area, living with his family in New Jersey.

Mike Thumm emailed to say his son, Doug, is, in fact, the first offspring of '75 to graduate from the Academy.

Patti and I are living in Belmont, MA, for the next year. I am the Commandant's Fellow at MIT in the Security Studies Program, loving life again as a student after three years on the Joint Staff.

As I checked in up here, I saw Hank Lawson in Worchester. He is the Inspector/Instructor with the 25th Marine Regiment. We have also seen Judy and Jack Stewart recently. They're doing very well, and are living in Goffstown, NH. We are suffering from the "empty nest" syndrome, unlike a lot of you late starters! Doug (Thumm '98) is presentiy at Quantico attending The Basic School and will go from there toflightschool.

Chris is attending the University of West Florida in Pensacola, majoring in girls and the beach! I believe that Doug is the first offspring of a ' 75er to graduate. As far as the '75 plaque that Mark Harper saw in the sidewalk by the seawall near Ricketts, that designates the part of the park and walkway we donated money to several years ago.

I'm not sure what it consists of, outside of that Class crest, some sidewalk, and a bench or two!

Congratulations, Dan and both Mikes. You share this month's coveted Scribe's Award. As always, the prize consists of all the Abita Turbodogs you care to drink when you visit us in Louisiana (airfare not included). As you may recall, the Hemdon question first came up when we congratulated Jon Greenert on being the first Classmate selected for RADM. Jon checked in with a note from his new headquarters on Guam;

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Our cup runneth over. We are here in Guam as ComNavMarianas and USCinCPac Rep Guam (and the Micronesia area...with islands too hard to speU here). Our orders, move andfrockingto rear admiral (2 October) w ere prettv dam fast and hectic. It's nice weather, a U.S. territory, and comes with quarters with a view displaying the best sunsets I've ever seen. However. I really don't anticipate seeing many '75ers here. We expect to be here until 2000 sometime. Certainly hope and plan to be in CONX'S for the 25th.

In other ""old business"' from previous issues.

Bob Guida inquired about the former USNA sailing ship HIGHL.\.ND LIGHT, currentiy for sale at federal auction. Seems the Guidas sold their 30' Catalina sloop and are in the market for a new boat. Also, in the November issue, Brian Curdy bad a very interesting Marine Corps historical biography piece pubUshed. If you didn't catch i t go back and read it. It's well written and informative. Brian, thanks for helping fill the pages with good stuff from "75.

Rose and BiU Dixon have retumed from Chad to settie in Cheesehead country: Yes, we"re back from Chad and it"s great to be back! Exxon did one of their famous drawdowns with a failing(?) venture in Chad and Cameroon.

It couldn"t have happened at a better time.

Khaddafi is displacing the French in Chad with presidential advisors, Libyan Embassy, new markets, etc. Not a cool place to be. We did get a couple of authentic posters during his last visit in May. Add to that the national power company going bankrupt massive floods from the Chari River and yes. we're glad to be back. I'm working in Milwaukee for Tracer Corp. It's a surplus suppUer for the aviation after market Our sister compaiues. Milwaukee Centerline and Mianu CenterUne. are FAA repair stations for overhaul and rebuUd of wheels and brakes. Talk about a smaU world, the owner and three of the salesmen are former squadron mates with me in our old Cobra squadron. IronicaUy, I taught the owner how toflyheUcopters in '82 and then he worked for me in maintenance in '87. I'm the Director of Business Development which is turning out to be a lot of fim. and work.

We have a real house and a real car and are enjoying the heck out of civUization. Our address is 20545 Chadwick Lane, Brookfield. WI 53045; 414-785-0568. My work phone is 414-875-1234.

We've already had our first real Halloween in years and are looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas in a place that actually appreciates those holidays. We went out and picked our own pumpkins and plan on cutting our own Christmas tree. I contacted the local Chapter, and Rose and I look forward to making some Alumni fiiends. Sounds like there will be a real party for the Army/Navy game. At least we won't have to make believe it's cold outside.

Chris Cikanovich reports that plans for COOK'S ( D D G - 7 5 ) commissioning in Philadel-

phia on 4 December '98, are shaping up.

President Steve Hubbard, Chris, and I will be there to represent the Class. Craig Quigley (SecNav PAO) and Boomer Stufflebeem (CNO E A ) may be there with their bosses, or on their own. Look for a report and photos next month.

Speaking of pictures, I haven't gotten many lately. Break out all those fancy digital cameras you got for Christmas and zap a couple of photos this way, would ya? Or, do it my way. Buy one of those S10.99 disposables. It's not like the high-cost camera is going to make us any better looking at our advanced ages, anyway!

During the COOK event planning stage, Chris sent Steve and I an email from EuroNaval in Paris. Rick Udicious, AJ Cetel. Bob Conrad, and Richard Schenk were also there. Speaking of Dick Schenk. Nancy and I enjoyed seeing him at the cocktail hour before the Mississippi Gulf Coast's annual Salute to the MiUtary in Biloxi.

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Secretary Cohen and Senator Lott shared the podium for a great patriotic evening.

Bob Clark and I had lunch at the Marine Technology Society meeting in Baltimore. The Clark family is doing super in Rota. Spain, where Bob commands the European METOC Center. Sheila arranges to have her flying crammed into a two-week period, then spends a couple of months at home in Spain. Brooke and Bobby are going to Spaiush schools (and acing their EngUsh classes, by the way!) Bobby is swimming for the base team and a club team, and travels aU over Europe to compete. Brooke has found she can star in basketball in Spain, but that the Spanish girls are pretty good at "footbaU." I was on the road when the prospective commodore of Mine Counter Measures Squadron ONE visited the Oceanographic Office. Too bad, because Tom DavUU wrote a note to say he had a great visit! Congramlations on the new command, Tom! Steve Hubbard and Rick White have been compiUng a Class of "75 email address list. Steve uses it to forward USNA information. EventuaUy, we'U use it for quickly disseminating information about the 25th Reunion and other Class news. The first few postings from Steve generated a flurry of Classmate responses. Greg Macdonald was apparentiy in an NFL-induced pigskin frenzy (remember, this was in midNovember): Pretty massive list of swabs we have here.

Schoenbauer and Lundeen must betickingtheir chops for the Vikings to make it to the Big One in Miami. Rumor has it they have ticket connections with Bud Grant (Does anyone remember the legendary Joe Kapp in IV? And we think Flutie is all heart). Navy better get the offense cranked up. This one may be close once again.

Sad to see no points versus the Irish. What the heck happened against SMU? I was too busy in Madison watching our Badgers dominate Peim State and get a Rose Bowl berth. Happy Thanksgiving! p.s. Clark, if you"ie out there...Mnnie and the Jets are back] Others who surfaced for a couple of bytes; Jon Stufflebeem (doing penance in his third Pentagon tour, this time as EA to ADM

Johnson): Bruce Duncan (Northrop Gmmman, formerly Westinghouse, Systems Development and Technology Division near BWI airport where he ""tries daily to apply all I have leamed from the Dogbert school of bureaucracy and advanced business smdies"): Dave Hanuner (Aegis Combat Systems Engineer in his fourth DC tour, "'one of those EDO things""): and Craig Quigley (also "'on my fourth tour in DC. currentiy serving as the SecNav's PAO. I see guys like Boomer. Jim Hanna. Dave GUveria, Bob WUcox, JJ Cuff and others on an almost daily basis. We seem to be everywhere in DC at the moment") Until March, then. Are you out there, '75?

Go Navy! Larry

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Pres: Chuck Gorum 146 Prince George Street AimapoUs. MD 21401 h: 410-263-3337: e: cgomm@aimap.infi.net Sec'y: Chuck Dirienzo 2833 Horseman's Ridge Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 h; 919-550-2627; e; chuckles@ipass.net

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Pres: CDR Owen G. Thorp m , USNR Sec y; CDR BUI MUlward, USN 5013 Stone Haven Drive. Annandale, VA 22003 h; 703-250-3578 e; bmiUwar@ix.netcom.com Acting Sec"y: CDR Mark Sobczak 1522 South Sea Breeze Trail Vu-ginia Beach, VA 23452 h: 757-486-8056 e: pnh0mls@pnhl0.4med.navy.mil or usna77@pilot.infi.net

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event in April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details found in "On the Horizon" of this issue.

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Pres: Mike Finley Sec'y; Ken Russell 210 Soutii Main Stt-eet PO. Box 380, Arlington, SD 57212 w: 605-983-3312; e; gone2pot@iw.net Class Website; www.usna79.com In keeping with the new Alunmi Association Class column standards, and as an inside joke for editor, Dave Church '67, let's grab the old Navy fight songbooks and kick this month's article off correctiy EVERYBODY SING! Fight,fight,fight,fightfor the NAVY, Da-da-dada-daa-daaa Fight,fight,fight,fightfor the Navy, da-da-dada-daa-daaa Fight,fight,fight,fightfor the NAVY, da-da-dada-daa-daaaaaa It's the pride of the fleet, it's the team that can't be beat.

On to victory,fightfor the Navy. Go Navy! Beat Army!

Well kids, thanks to guys like Dan Vortherms and Tom Gehrki, the web page is finally up and mnning and if the Home Office got all the paperwork and signatures put together, they put the web address up in the header. Either way, it's a no brainer at; www.usna79.com. The site is really nicely done, so warm up your confusers and log on. Plus, there should be 20th Reunion info up by now so check it out. On it, you'll also get the real and uncut October and December articles (and more than likely, this article) if you find yourselves bored out of your minds. Yeah, the Home Office, after nine years, finally put the kibosh on yours tmly's smart alecky personal political views, beginning with last October's article. So, I'll be severely edited for the mag from here on out. Like the editor said, "The article doesn't belong to your Class. It belongs to the CEO of the Alumni Association." He did howevet assure me that he's fighting hard to make sure nothing happens to our Class motto.

Films at eleven. On that enlightening note, let's get on with the info ploppage, shall we?

The whole deal this month will be coming from Al's creative genius, which of course, would be the info superhighway. And, the first guy up from Tronland is Pete Husta. Hit it Pete: Brief history: punched-out in '87 and went to work as a beltway bandit, spent two years at Kings Bay, GA, Trident base cutting it out of the primordial ooze. Following a few twists and tums, including ODS, took job at Service Marine (now defunct shipyard). Last position was director of sales and marketing. Not with AT&T, they're just my server. Now, I'm with me. Currentiy doing consulting and building tailored selling and marketing programs for local small to medium businesses. Do pretty well at chapter 11 turn-arounds, too. Navy wise, currently CO MIUW 212, Gulfport. Been in a few positions since leaving active side. Made commander in '95 and have had three CO tours. Married Donna

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Marie, better known as "Murphy" to friends.

Skipped the kids part and went almost straight to grand-babyhood. Hers (Michael and Sean), have mostly adopted me. Grandson, Sam, intends to make first Mars mission with Senator Glenn's grandson...Class of 2021ish. Got quite a brood of pets, though. Trying to get the NOLA Chapter of the Alum Society moving. Let us know if you brave the trip to the Gulf South. We'll find ya.

We currently live smack in the center of Acadiana, for you Yanks, that's Cajun Country.

Love it! See 'ya 'round the waterfront. BZ and all that. Cheers/Husta.

Thanks Pete. Next up, and by the way, this article is gonna be longer than a Clinton stonewall, is Dave Stehlin. Talk to me Dave: Ken, I hope this gets to you as I am going through my company email. It has been a very long time, and I actually am not sure if I have ever written in but, with the 20th coming up, I suppose nostalgia is getting the better of me. After my five years as an active duty infantry officer and another seven in the Reserves, I hung up my combat boots and tmly joined the landed gentry. Six months of active duty during Desert Storm caused enough pain and suffering to force me to leave the Reserves as my family and civilian career pulled weekends away from the Corps and back to New Jersey. Believe it or not, my wife. Heather, and I have a small farm in New Jersey where we allow the kids (Peter 13, Hannah 10, and Mackie 5), the horses and the goats to get the better of us. I find the gravitational pull of the place a fantastic release from my day job and a great way to raise a family.

I have been with Keptel, a manufacturer of telecommunications interconnect equipment, since late 1990, or three months prior to getting called up. You can imagine the look my new boss gave me when I said I would have to take some time off. In 1994, we merged with a cable TV equipment manufacturer, Antec, but still run our business as a separate company. I have been President of Keptel for about the past four years and we are up to almost $100 million in sales and have about 850 employees infivelocations. Keep up the great work!

Dave, thanks for the update. Let's see, who's up next? That would be Steve Heida; Hey Ken, yes, retirement is still great after a few years. I am hearing of more and more '79ers who will be joining the ranks of USN(R) this next fiscal year. Makes sense, since we are all looking forward to our 20th Reunion. Yeah, FD, Fish, et al! Spent some time with the Kurt Albers family up in Rochester, NY, this summer, and he and his stopped here in Springfield on their way back from Nebraska for a few days too. He is the XO of the NROTC unit at the Uiuversity of Rochester and he has dropped his papers for a September (?) retirement. His two boys and my two girls got along famously. We are planning some family hiking together for next summer. I need to pass on to Steve Smith that Dana Swenson has a daughter who is looking at USNA as a college choice too. There may be more than one '79 offspring in that Class. We'll spend some time with the Swensons over the Christmas holidays, so I'll get a feel for how seriously Jessica Swenson is then. I'm a little more than halfway through my teaching certification program. With my youngest now in kindergarten, I am anticipating picking up the pace. I should practice teach in the spring or maybe the fall of 2000. The program I'm in, at Wittenberg University, where my wife is the Dean of Students, has me becoming a math major and an education minor to be a high school math teacher. Price isright,so I am not complaining too much about all the extra math that I'm taking. Who knows there may be some high school student somewhere who cares about Theoretical Matrix Algebra? Anyway, my latest and hopefully semi-permanent email address is: heidapad@main-net.com, and I hope to hear from you, Ken (Got any snow yet? South Dakota was a great place to grow up, but...) and a ton of other '79ers. Beat Army!

Next up, is a guy who has been vilified in the name of pathetic stabs at comedy. Well, uh-uh, no more, because it might look like this article's not reaching way deep down and grabbin' up guts for Ronbo, because after all, it's his. Vince Bousa, for all the past wrongs that you've had to endure and on behalf of the whole Class, I Am Sorry (I'm even biting my lower lip as I'm typing). And now kids, here's Vince: Hello Ken-neth, I was truly disappointed in the last two Shipmate issues when I failed to detect any Bousa Bashing. It really hurt, and made me feel as if you don't care anymore. Do you still love me (a statement I am now comfortable with after extensive sensitivity training in the new killer Corps).

Recentiy took a job in "almost heaven," West Virginia, flying for a construction company who specializes in heavy constmction on the east coast and other ventures out west. I'll be their chief pilot and will operatejets and helos. Best of both worlds. Located in Beckley, some of the prettiest country I have seen. All mountains, with a ski resort for my snow boarding 11 miles south of the house, and the New River gorge 20 miles north, for some of the best white water rafting and kayaking this side of you. They just had their annual bridge jump over the New River Gorge where daredevils jump off the bridge and parachute to the bottom. It is the largest single span bridge in the world. Quite a site. I know you would like the place. As a note, the "Beaver" State Park is a hundred yards down the road.

Bought a home in the country and I am concemed about our neighbors. The husband could not decide whether he was introducing his wife or his daughter or his grandmother when we happened to run into them while walking in the woods out back! He tmly wasn't sure! I still think the barrels, with the fire under them, were for making whiskey, but Mary Ann still believes the guy when he said he was formulating flea repellent for his dogs. Guess I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, I'm more concerned about the family lineage! Go on terminal leave around the 28 November to 1 December. Close and move into the new homestead on 18 December. Be sure to let everyone know so that they can just combine a house warming gift with a Christmas present.

Better yet, just send money. Of course I expect a custom. Ken Russell, one-of-a-kind clay bank!

If you don't come through, I will tell everyone about your littie episode back at NAPS in 1975!

Stopped over to see Gary Herbold the other day and found him in his shop, busy with his after-Corps job of fumiture repair. Had plenty of work on his hands, but was smiling the whole time I was there. I knew he was busy because he did not offer me a beer, which is the norm. Will write again later when I have a good address/ phone number/email address. Say hello to mom.

Take care, and stay safe. By the way, glad to hear about the new shop. Put a picture of the place in the next issue, I would like to see it.

Thanks VB, good to see you're finally getting in touch with your feminine self, plus I'm green with envy about your new job. And, about that NAPS episode, let me say this one more time, Idid-not-have-an-inappropriate-relationship-withthat-woman, Ms. Salva-Regina. 1 never told anyone to lie, not once, never All righty, now that we can move forward and get on with the business of writing the article, next up is former Sec'y of '79, L a r r y Kihistadius. Here goes: Ken, well at long last I have decided to cybergig your butt! What's up with the blank column? Too much snow already? Hey, I'm just kidding. You rarely miss a deadline. If you do ever need help, let me know and I will rattle something off and email it to you. As far as Club Kihistadius, we are doing very well. Ronnie, CEO of Club Kihistadius, is busy with Evan (2) and Sierta (5). 1 am a vice president of operations for a company called Randstad Staffing, which is the third largest staffing company in the world. We just acquired a company called AccuStaff in the

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U.S. to make us a top ten player in North America with revenues in the States of about SI.5 billion.

Ronnie and I just moved, so I wanted to update our address and phone for the recently married Bob Lnti. He is always asking about me and showing deep concern for my needs. But enough about Northwest .Airlinesflyboysin Memphis and their personal issues. Who is Mazo Lerch? I am going to Harvard Business School for a couple months in 1999 to attend the general manager's program, so I am curious to know if there are any tour guides avaUable. I'U be spending the months of Febmary (bnr) and May up there. Feel free to wine and dine me if you Uve in the area: 770-971-0502 (b): 770-937-7169 (w): 3661 Brisbane Dr., Marietta. G.A 30062; work email: IJdhlstadius@randstadstaffing.com; home email: kihlstadius@mindspring.com. Keep up the good work!

Thanks Larry and good on you for your VP position at Randstad. Okee-dokee. who"s next?

Oh man. here"s a huge update, teaming with Qassmate info ftom J u d d Knecht: Ken. this is an update on some of our Classmates. William D. (Dong) MitcheU wiU retum from Saudi Arabia in December and take a job in Dam Neck. Virgiiua Beach. V.A. .Apparentiy, the Navy needed him to teach B-baU to the native chUdren. Dr. CDR Rich (Box) Bosco is still in school with a feUow ship in pediatric anesthesiology at L'VA. I think he is the eternal smdent His brother-in-law, Mike (Bo) Beauchamp. is flying for Delta out of Seattie. Danny Chang just reUeved as CO of R.\DFORD. Nevin P. Carr is CO of BcRKE and may have had his finger on the trigger. Jack Kasiski nms the EG&G operation in Norfolk, so I get to send him your tax doUars. I am the Combat Systems Officer at the Fleet Technical Support Center. Mike Reedy is CO of CAKK and his nife owns the maintenance money at SL"RFL.ANT. Guess which ship looks the best?

George Karol is CO of KALTFM.VN. JJ . Mnldoon was CO of LA-VIOITSE Cocxn. .\lex Urmtia is CO of NICHOLSON. Dave Frost has BRISCOE and Jeff Niner has UNDERWOOD. Betsy and Eric Sweigard have CO of YORKTOWN. the Atiantic Fleet "Smart Ship."" I know a few 36th Company folks who understand the irony of that assignment Rich Fitzpatrick is in Everett WA. and I know I would appreciate hearingfromany long lost Classmates.

Ken Painter mns the A.G. Edwards office in Incline Village. N'V. (Tahoe) and Paul (Po) Pohlmeyer fUes for .American. Scott Bruce Uves in VaUey Lee. MD. and is an AEDO in Pax River.

But enough about them. I araretiringon 7 July 1999 in Norfolk and am sending an open invitation to "79ers to come visit Tm having a luncheon and golf toumey that day and wiU vacation at the beach house the whole week. U your plans aUow a visit to Norfolk any time that week, please let me know. If you'd like to spend the week at the beach, let me know and I'll hook you aU up with a rental property realtor. Note: The only thing I pay for. is the luncheon on the seventh and aU the beer you can drink at the beach house. I'U probably fork over a cash award to any '79er who beats me in the long drive contest except for Ken Painter and Joe Welch.

Contact me at: jcknecht@bellatlantic.net: cdrjudd_knecht@ftsclanLnavy.mil; or at 757423-2791/445-9000.

Great Totals of Bebob diere Judd! Was that an action packed info update or what? Thanks, and slam one down for me at your retirement extravaganza. And now, a quick verification of VB's info from Gary Herbold: Ken. Forty-five days until I go on terminal leave! (Don't print my ecstatic feelings) Mary and I have opened a fumiture repair business here in Jacksonville. NC. We look forward to entering the business world and graduating from the Marine Corps.

Thanks Gary, and by the time you read diis. you'll be an honest to goodness civilian. I got this quick note the other day from Moe Montana:

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Ken, Just a quick note from the Med to see if your emaU reaUy works or your column is purely the work of an overly imaginative mind. Reply when you can. Moe Montana. CO. SSN-712, somewhere in the Med. Moe the answer is all the above but apparentiy, the Laptop of Love doesn't know the secret handshake because my reply to you bounced back imdeUvered. Here's another emaU quicky from Carey Butier (5th Company): Ken, noticed I was reported as missing in action in the last Shipmate. I've been a bit out of touch, but am looking forward to getting back in the loop and catching up with plans for our 20th.

Here is my contact information; 4 CandleUght Drive. Morgantown. WV 26508: 304-594-1275; crbutier@lab>'rinth.net; Waste PoUcy Instiwte.

1224 Pineview Drive. Morgantown, WV 26505: 304-598-9383 xl5: carey_butier@wpi.oig.

Thanks Carey. Tm going out a Umb and assume that since you read your MIA in the mag, then you're probably aU up to date at the Home Office. L a r r y Rice sent a quick update for George Mayer: Ken, Saw a name in the last issue of Shipmate that rang a beU. Geoige Mayer has moved about a zillion times, but the last time I spoke with him. he was ac mayerg@eglin.af.mU. Hope you can get it to \be powers that be.

Thanks Larry, and not to worry, the powers are on to me like the smeU on a cheap cigar so they"U get George"s smff loaded up in the Home Office persoimel records. Now. here"s a way cool deal. I got an update from the daughter of Chris and Jim Rionx. Jaime. There"s a slam from me to mom and dad in there somewhere but we won't go there this time. Hit it kiddo: Ken. it's Jaime again and I just thought I would update you on some things since it looks Uke my parents arent. Well. I just got accepted into SUNY Oswego and Tm going to be a broadcasting major there (I graduate this year!). My brother is graduating from middle school and he is one crazy kid. Do you remember Brian Decker?

WeU. his daughter is a freshman and she"s in my gym class.. .Fve been giving herrideshome from school! It's so weird! WeU. it looks like that"s all for now...rU be sure to teU my parents to write to you soon! Love always. Jaime.

Now, is that the best or what? Jaime, congrats to you on your acceptance into SUNY. Vicky and I are thriUed for you. Hit the books hard and no dating'. (Vicky's rolUng her eyes now saying. '"Oh brother."" Tm thinkin'. "what'.T) By the way, I lost the photo of the family when my hard drive crashed last August If you can resend that r u get it to the Home Office and hopefijJIy, they"U print it. Thanks for the update.

Whew. 1 beUeve that would be a record length article with very Uttie pathetic fiUer. Have we done Ronbo proud this month? I think we can honesdy say a big Fargo sized. "Yer Dam Tootin"!" Until March, mud wiU be comin" in, pots wiU be goin" out. Ken.

'79, Omnes Viri.

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 23 April.

Sociery metnbers are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details can be found in "On the Horizon" of this issue.

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Pres: Tim Kobosko S e c v : CDR Joseph A. Grace, Jr., USNR 15 AJlard Blvd. New Orieans. LA 70119 h: 504-;86-9&40: w; 504-539-9255 f: 504-539-9257; e: jgrace@USNA1980.oig httpJ/ www.USNA1980.org Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! Happy HolUdays! Greetings for the New Year! Hard to bebeve that it is that time already. It just seems as though it was Christmas before. All of this time I've been requesting to be on everyone"s Christmas card Ust and here it is. Christmas.

UnbeUevable! WeU. I hope the elves are good to you and Santa doesn"t bring you a brick of coal.

I know that after our loss to Army for the sixth time in seven tries, there shoiUd be some coal in a few stockings. It was a great game, but not the outcome.

As I w as getting the room ready for my office Christmas party. Rick E^dmonson stroUed in to say heUo. He was again in tow n as he flew through for a layover. He and his bride have just built a new house in Utah and it is supposed to be fantastic. In the great Navy tradition. I put him to good use on the working end of a vacuum cleaner. What a great help! Thanks Rick.

There w ere a few notes that came in this month, so on to the maU bag!

Jeff G e m a n d took command of NORFOLK (SSN-714) in AprU. The change of command, held at the Norfolk Naval Base, was w eU supported by Jeff"s fanuly and a gang from his high school (Towson. MD). Jeff is supported by his lovely wife. Bemadette and two children (George and Anna). Bemadette. gained a newappreciation of Jeff's accompUshment after meeting that gang and the showing of some archived EngUsh class ""movie projects."" Three other Towson High Classmates. Jeff Johnson '79. Dave Meeder '70. and Sean Stackley '79 are also proud of this accompUshment.

1 to r Jeff Johnson ' 79. Jeff Geraand '80. Dave Meeder "79 Colleen and Chip Eckles (c_eckles@primenet.com) checked in after a very long quiet period. Eighteen years to be exact Brief but to the point and out of the woodwork and into the column; Hi Joe. Chip Eckles. 22nd Company, checking in after 18 years. I have not kept in touch very well over the years. I got out in five and started doing the engineering thing. I got a master's at Drexel University in Philly. I started working for GE Space Systems Div in Valley Forge doing mechanical analysis and later satellite design. I got caught up in a series of mergers: GE bought RCA. Martin bought GE .Aerospace, and finally Martin and Lockheed mersed.

LM decided to close my facUity and w anted me to move to Sunnv-vale. I found a new job in Phoenix instead, for a small space company called Spectrum Astro, where I am doing systems work.

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My home phone number is 602-755-1950. Along tile way, I accumulated a wife. Colleen, and three kids: Ryan, Mary Kate and Matthew.

The column can also be a great means of getting die word out as Cal Shintani, (cshintani@btg.com) figured out. He sent in a note tt'ying to scalp some tickets to Notre Dame.

Not siu-e if he got any takers, but it hopefully worked out. He's in DC and looking to connect with other Classmates.

As a result of my mid-month crisis, and the plea to get rid of Cal's tickets, Tom Dagostino (Thomas.DAgostino@dp.doe.gov) sent in this note; Hey Joe, thanks for the info. Sorry I can't take you up on it. I've got to travel that weekend and will miss the game myself Had Reserve duty last weekend and ran into Greg Pleper while our units were doing their PRTs. Needless to say. Greg hasn't changed a bit.

Still enthusiastic and full of energy. Over the last three years or so, he has been developing ttaffic sensor technology and has been marketing it to local and state governments. He's taken quite a step away from a relatively secure job with a communications company to the freewheeling world of his own small business. Greg also mentioned that his revenues are starting to catch up with his expenses and that he's starting to generate some revenues from overseas!

Here's to wishing him continued success. I'm currentiy with the Department of Energy working on an accelerated high performance computing program. We are pushing the state of the art in massively parallel processors and SMP supercomputers. Our goal is 100 TeraOPS by 2004.

Currentiy we are at 3 TeraOPS. (A teraOPS is One triUion operations (or calculations) per second). To give you an idea of how fast that is, the current garden-variety supercomputer operates in tiie 200-350 gigaOPS range. I see Curt CoughUn in the haUs at DOE from time to time. He appears to be doing well. Joe, you're doing a great job with the mailbag. Keep it up. Tom BiU KUlea (bkillea@leliman.com) and Brian Kosinski (5E000CBU@macpo.ssd.loral.com), Companymates from the famous 33rd Herd, wrote in with a correction from a previous note: I mistakenly reported that Patti and Bill Killea had a new baby girl named Sara. I wrote you the emaU shortly after hearing this good news from another close friend. Bill and Patti really have a new baby boy named Matthew! My apologies to the whole family. My Naval Academy training has served me well over the years, but maybe I should go back and repeat the first day of Plebe Summer when we had to memorize all the names and hometowns of everyone in our Company. I always wondered how we were supposed to do this with our "eyes in the boat." I still don't know how we were supposed to do it, but now realize the importance of it!

Once again my West Coast Correspondent, Jill Hawkins Votaw, had a short note: I attended a USNA AA luncheon last week here in town and ran into two Classmates, Andy Portillo and CDR Jim Grant, CO of FITZGERALD (hopefully not EDMUND FITZGERALD). They both are doing well and pass on their hellos to the Class.

Dan Nagao (DNagao@qsilver.com), a previous civilian Companymate, wrote me this short note with an update on his latest movements; Just wanted to give you an update. I've changed jobs and left Adaptec to join a company called Zamba Corporation. Zamba is the product of a merger between Racotek (Minneapolis) and die Quicksilver Group (Cupertino, CA). Anyway," it's a small consulting firm that specializes in the customer management area. I've been hired on as their Chief People Officer (actual title), so I'll focus on all HR matters with the primary focus in recmiting. It's a big change from the days at Raychem, Sony and Adaptec! The group's small, but cool. My new email is: dnagao@qsilver.com.

Shipmate, January-February 1999

Becky and Jerry Dalo sent me an animated card announcing the birth of their daughter, Grace Elizabeth Dalo, 13 October 1998 who checked in at 7 lbs. 10 oz., 19 1/2 in. As far as I know. Mom and Baby are fine.

From; Daniel King (DanielKing@worldnet. att.net).

Here is the update that I had promised you.

Sony it took so long for me to finally get it to you! I am sending a picture of John Callahan and myself via "snail mail" to go along with this.

I hope the margins on this are not too messed-up my email system has a less than sophisticated text editor. Anyway, here is the update: I am curtently stationed in Port Hueneme, CA, as the Commanding Officer of Naval Mobile Consttuction Battalion Five, a Battalion of about 600 Navy Seabees. Our mission is to be able to deploy anywhere and provide construction support in combat or contingency situations. Seabees operate on a seven-month homeport, sevenmonth deployed cycle. The Battalion recently completed a deployment to Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico (with Dels all over the Caribbean and Atiantic), where we won the FY98 PACFLT Battie "E" as Best of Type. We deploy again in January '99 to Okinawa. I took command in June '97, so my tour is more than half over, hard to believe it has gone so fast. Needless to say, being CO has been a super experience.

My wife, Jan, and I, have two great kids, Ryan (10), and Kaitlin (8). Jan is working as a nurse in Santa Barbara. Prior to this, I spent four years at Great Lakes, first with Engineering Field Activity Midwest, and then with the Public Works Center as the Production Officer and Business Manager. They were all great jobs! Being from Milwaukee, the Great Lakes tour allowed me to see a lot of my family; my mom and all my brothers and sisters were an hour away. It was like a four-year family reunion!

Being in Great Lakes had other benefits. We were able to vacation up in northem Minnesota with John Callahan (a former 8th Company roommate) and his family three summers in a row.

We had a fabulous time; the days were filled with boating, fishing, swimming, and drinking beer (not necessarily in that order!). I have enclosed a picture of the two of us after a good day on the lake. John is a pilot for Delta and lives in the Dallas, TX area. He stayed affiliated with the Naval Reserve and recently completed a tour as the CO of the F-14 squadron there, VF-201. After completing that tour, he took an early retirement from the Reserves to devote more time to the family. John and his wife, Kathy, (who I am proud to say that I set up on their first date while we were Mids!) have three kids: John Robert (5), Jimmy (12), and Katie (6). Also at Great Lakes, I had a chance to serve with a fellow Classmate and Civil Engineer Corps officer, Bruce Watts (formerly of 6th Co.). Bmce was the Acquisition Officer of Engineering Field Activity (EFA), Midwest and did a great job directing the Navy's constmction contracting throughout the Midwest and handling the contractual issues involved in the BRAC build up at Great Lakes. He recently fleeted up to be the XO of both Publics Works Center, Great Lakes and EFA Midwest. Bmce and his wife, Susan, have three daughters: Sarah (13), Ingrid (4) and Caroline (2).

I recently received an email last week from another 8th Company Classmate, Jody Garrett.

Jody lives in Parkersburg, WV, and has worked for Woodcraft Supply as the Director of Product Development. He must have done an outstanding job, because he recently got promoted to general manager for three operating plants of a sister company, Simonton Windows! Jody recently retired as a CDR from the Naval Reserve. Jody and his wife, Cathy, have two children, Becky (8), and Daniel (6).

Also, while deployed to Roosevelt Roads, I ran into yet another 8th Company Classmate, John Speer, who is the CO of the VC squadron there.

I would be interested in hearing from any of the old 8th Company gang. In particular, I seem to

have lost track of John McCarthy, Jim Huck, Al Bartow, and the ever-elusive Bubba Nixon.

My address is 1026 Addor Street, Port Hueneme, CA 93041; phone: 805-487-7767; and my email is: DanielKing@Worldnet.att.net.

Mike Serafin, my great neighbor, reported that he received an invite to Craig Kleint COC. He is getting a FFG in Pearl. And, another Classmate who lives in Maryland, Jeff Mertens (Jeff.Mertens@Jacobs.com) set in news following his wedding to a wonderful woman recently this year.

Greetings, I met Pete Stanford last week at the David Taylor Research Center for a breakfast sponsored by area real estate brokers and the Anne Amndel County Economic Development Council. The Navy has decided to close the base and the research center will be converted to civilian research and technology space. We learned that Goddard actually launched a few of his first rockets there. There are some interesting buildings, including sound chambers, laboratories, a deep pressure chamber for ocean research and other buildings with special capabilities. There is about 300,000 of leaseable space. Great view of the Naval Academy! Best wishes to all.

An interesting message came in from Mark William Rushing. For those of you who are wondering who that is, read on; The last time I visited this website, all I saw was an enlarged error message, so I put it away for a year or so. Finally, I have retumed. As with everyone else, Joe, I thoroughly enjoy your column and find it beyond belief that you can continue to supply lots of words and insight into this monthly magazine. By the way, I was always one of those people who was convinced that Salty Sam articles had to have been staged in advance from a long summer of writing or recycled from previous articles when we were there at Hotel Bancroft.

I just finished reading Sharon Hanley Disher's book, First Class, and couldn't put it down. Great job, Sharon! If anyone besides me has not read it yet, get it quick! You don't have to be a member of the 1980 Class to enjoy it, but we in the Class of 1980 should enjoy the book on several additional planes than other enraptured readers.

Joe, I am not taking anything away from the women in our Class but I want to claim the dubious distinction of being the first male member of the Class of 1980 to change his last name. [What more can I say, if it was good enough for Bill Clinton, it is good enough for me too, but Clinton was already taken. Often, when people asked me why, I would casually reply the law wouldn't allow me to change it after 1 had committed a felony and many people laughed cautiously here and walked away quickly] I was bom and raised in God's country, often called the state of Montana.

I grew up quite sheltered. Both of the other two families in the state knew my name and I never really had to explain that Mark Marcinkowski was not redundant and that Mark Marcinkowski was not redundant. When I arrived at the Naval Academy, I was constantly working to teach people how to pronounce each of the four syllables. Someday, I reasoned, I would shorten my name. One wife and three sons later, I still had not completed the change and three years ago, Barbara and 1 (and Paul and Kyle and Brent too) jointly agreed to change our surname to "Rushing." Each attempt at concatenation proved difficult, so we adopted the new name together.

The change has gone smoothly; it took about six months to change over official documents and even the Navy Reserve, Social Security and the IRS made the change without complication. [And then several months later, my father and sisters started to speak to me again too.] I will continue to answer to anything vaguely close, but my name in the phonebook here in Orlando is listed as Mark William Rushing.

Barbara took the shortened name and ran for county office here in Orange County, FL. She gamered support and met everyone in the county.

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1 to r: Rich Chuday. Mark Bathrick. Ken Neubauer, Mark Czarcasty, Mike Sonnefeld, CharUe Oscar, Tim Kobosko, Kelly McBride and Ken "Butts'" Mcllhenny Then, we watched incredulously as the two challengers both decided that elections were overrated and they really wanted to stay home and take water samples. So. she won a seat on the Orange County School Board without having to complete the election cycle. In comparison, the other two board raerabers up for reelection have two and three challengers concurrentiy.

WeU, I have to admit that this one was a first.

Mark was a great friend in Sub School and in the nuc world. Great news, but I'll never remember the new name. I'll work on it. Sir! You have to admire a trend setter! Congrats to Barbara.

Here's a photo from president Tim Kobosko, from Scott Stewart's change of command, that was left out of the December issue of Shipmate.

That's about it for this month. The magazine has chosen to not aUow us to print a full Usting of email addresses for everyone to check out. So I'm going to put everyone's email and address up on the web site somehow, and give you all a chance to pick out each others info and get in contact.

I wish all of you a wonderful Christmas and Holiday Season. We have a lot to be thankful for here in New Orleans and I am sure the same is tme for many of you. I hope to hear from all of you sometime in the next year. Merry Christmas, and to aU a good night! As always (hoping for next year now), BEAT ARMY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joe.

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Pres; Robert D. Ravener, Jr. 164 Florida Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 h; 203-438-0867; w; 914-767-6127 e; THERAV5@AOL.COM Sec'y; Dave CiccarelU 608 Patrice Dr. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 h; 703-779-7459; w; 703-416-1834 e: chicsan@aol.com In the tradition of all great January/Febmary columns, this one is big, no, not big, huge, no, not huge, colossal, no...weU, you be the judge. Before I start though, once again, I'U apologize in advance for paraphrasing, restmcturing, and otherwise reducing the size of submissions to make everything fit First off, minutes from the Armual Class Meeting, 16 October '98 in Alumni HaU. Class officers present: Bob Ravener, President; Chuck French, Vice President; Mike Mahre. Treasurer; Dave Ciccarelli, Secretary; Noreen Leahy, At-Large; Dan Quattrini, At152

Large. Class officers absent: Tim Disher. AtLarge. Jim Ahlgrinun and Doug Heimbach were also present. Bob caUed the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m.

Jim moved to schedule the 1999 Class meeting at 8:30 a.m. Mike seconded. The motion was approved unanimously.

Chuck suggested that a Class election aimouncement be made well in advance of the 2001 election, at which a new president and vice president will be elected.

Mike gave the treasurer's report. The Class fund has over $24,000 in it Between 31 December '96 and 30 September '98, the fiind realized a 12% rate of retum. The project fund has approximately S40.600 in tt. Between 31 December '96 and 30 September '98, the ftind reaUzed a 7.6% rate of retum. Dean Witter manages aU Class monies. As a reminder, the Qass Fund is money for Class functions, whUe the Project Fimd is money set aside for special projects.

The 25-year gift was discussed. Dan suggested we identify a gift no later than the 20th Reunion and then kick off the fund-raising drive. MUce suggested contributing to the Five Centers of ExceUence. Mike also described working through the USNA Fund, which is a combined USNA/Alumni Association effort to raise money.

Bob suggested that we develop a list of potential projects and let the Class vote on them. Dan and MUce will coordinate the effort with Mike as compilation point man. Dave will solicit ideas in the January/Febmary Shipmate. Once a list is compiled and reviewed by the Class officers, Dave will pubUsh the final Ust. Jim led a discussion of Class scholarships (approximately $l,000/year of college) for children of deceased Classmates. No final decision was made. Noreen suggested that we expand Jim's idea to include Classmates in need, and gave an example of where her high school had implemented such a plan. Chuck suggested we recognize (as opposed to help) as many Classmates as possible, but agreed that an exact number would be difficult to determine. Jim agreed to draft a proposal emphasizing "recognize" vice "help."

The 20th Reunion was discussed. Jim. Chuck, Doug Heimbach. and Ted Dumbauld's wife, Marea, will team up to begin planning the event.

Others are welcome.

The Class of '81 4th of JtUy Picnic is now an annual event.

Bob discussed the idea of buying a "Class House" in Annapolis to be used as the Class sees fit. No decision was reached.

Dave suggested having the Class sponsor a Midshipman Company and took point on exploring the possibiUty. Mike moved to adjourn the meeting. Bob seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

Now, let me begin by hammering away at one of my action items. Bob and Chuck will be gracefully stepping down as president and vicepresident respectively, at Homecoming 2001 (just under three years from now). Speaking from experience, it's never too early to throw one's hat in the political ring. If you have the inclination for either billet let a Class officer know. Contact info is in this column.

Next up, this 25-year gift thing is reaUy big.

You may think Homecoming 2001 (when we need to make a decision) is way off, but time has a way of flying whether you're having fiin or not. Answer me this, "How long did it take your kids to get from diapers to attitudes?" Get the picmre? So. start thinking. What would you Uke us to do as a Class to make a lasting mark on the Boat School? No, that dent you put in the waU behind Commander's Row with your '72 Firebird doesn't count. They repaired it. Oh, and the dead body you hid above the ceiling tiles in the 8-4 head? No credit for that either. They found it last year. Haven't ID'd i t y e t so you can still skip town. No, friends and neighbors, this mark should be a lasting one...the more profound, the better. Having a hard time thinking? Here's a drill for you. Pretend it's 1:10 Friday moming and you just got back from five hours at Riordan's. The room's spiiming, your ears are ringing, and you're facing a first period Thermo final. Now, put on your thinking caps and think, boys and girls, think!

The text of Jim Ahlgrimm's 20th Reuiuon pitch: On Friday. 16 October, the Class held its annual meeting where we discussed having our 20th Reunion (October 2001) on an off-Homecoming weekend. In the past the idea has not been popular, but for a variety ofreasons,it may make more sense now. I agreed to poU a sampUng of Classmates via the Intemet to assess Class opinion.

Some pros and cons. An off-weekend would be less crowded. The scheduled 2001 Homecoming weekend is a boat show weekend, making things even worse. We have tentatively reserved the Holiday Inn for Homecoming weekend and, since it is a boat show weekend, they are making people commit to three-night stays. We would like to reserve the Loew's Hotel in downtown Annapolis, however, a Class of '76 wife works there, so we'll never get it for Homecoming weekend since' 76 is on the samefive-yearcycle.

Homecoming 2001 is 13 October. The later in Octobet the more questionable the weather, ff we chose an off-weekend, we could move to an earlier, and most likely warmer, date. An offweekend is more user friendly for doing things with Classmates. However, we would miss out on organized Homecoming activities like Alumni sporting events, ship in tiie yard. Alumni dinner, and Alumni Association picnic. Also, the likelihood of seeing people from other Classes is reduced. Of course, people could attend both our off-weekend Reunion andtileregularHomecoming weekend. '78 had tiieir 20tii on an off-weekend last year. They used tiie (Class of '53) pavilion located above the north end zone (so they could party and watchtiiegame attilesame time).

The people I spoke witii had no negatives associated witiitileoff-weekend, only positivesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;less crowded, less competition for resources, easier to get around, and easier to set up activities.

Please take a few minutes to participate in this poll. At a minimum, provide one of three responses: (I) FOR (For our Reunion on an offweekend in 2001). (2) AGAINST (against an offweekend Reunion, and for a Reunion on the regularly scheduled Homecoming weekend), or (3)

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DON'T CARE. Thanks for your time and response. Jim Now, the news.

From Rick Blunt, contact info; CDR Rick Blunt, Pentagon N095, Director of NavRes (Training/Admin of Reserves); 703-601-1818; blunt.rick@hq.navy.mil.

Jim Hubbard contact info; XO, VRC-40, Norfolk, (w) 757-444-1142/3.

From Joe Bridge; Dateline: August '98; Chinhae, ROK. I had tiie privilege of seeing Uie following Classmates during exercise Ulchi-Focus Lens '98; Jeff â&#x20AC;˘n-umbore (2nd), Tom Greene (31st), TJ. Best (still on active duty; working ComNavForKorea Det Chinhae) and asttonaut, Kay Hire. I chatted with Kay for about 20 minutes while she waited for her laundry to dry (apparentiy she just didn't want to Q^st the ship's laundry on BLUE RIDGE; good decision Kay). She assures me that she didn't ignore the Plebe rate questions while in orbit. It appears they were never passed to her during the space shuttie mission. Jeff, Tom, T.J., and Nolan Villarin '82 (and some other local folks) took me out for a really nice birthday dinner on 19 August.

T.J. Best. Joe Bridge, Tom Green, Jeff Tmmbore with "props" at Joe's b-day I'm going on annual training 19-30 October at USMMA Kings Point NY, for a Port and Terminal Operations school then back to ROK as Wartime Plans Dept Head for ComNavForKorea Det 119, Port Hueneme in April '99. In the civilian world, I've been promoted to conductor with the Union Pacific Railroad. The family is great, and "Moose Boy" is filling out three-year old size clothes at the 16-month point (we must chart this child's growth). That's all for now. Beat Army\ From Frank Caldwell; Thanks for the many phone calls, flowers, offers of assistance, etc., in conjunction with the deatii of my fatiier, CAPT James F. CaldweU, Sr. '58. Our family is overwhelmed with the depth of support we have received and we greatly appreciate your efforts. We do have one special request..if you desire, please send us any stories or photos that may have captured my father's spirit so we can put them together in a book of remembrance. Thanks...Frank, Jr. I attended Frank's father's funeral at Arlington National Cemetery and the reception afterward.

Mike Davis, Tom Lansdale, Jeff Bishop, and Tom Grimm represented 8th Company. I didn't know Pooch, but it was apparent that he'd touched many lives (8th Co. '81 included) in a profoundly positive way. It is interesting to note that our Frank is a fifth generation grad following his father, uncle. Rex S. Caldwell, Jr. '55, grandfather, CAPT Rex S. Caldwell, Sr. '25, great-grandfather, ADM Jehu V. Chase 1890, and great-great-grandfather, ADM Henry C. Taylor 1864. Frank also had two brothers, Andy Caldwell '83 and Dave Caldwell '84, attend USNA. From Ned (Fuchs) Hunter; This is my first time writing. After reading comments in the November Shipmate about Marcy Wilson, I thought I'd connect. I worked with her at a SACC and it was tremendously beneficial to get involved with grads looking to career transition.

Shipmate, January-February 1999

Status update. I'm married to Susan, 16 years in June, with three children, Alexander (13), Andrew (II) and Elizabeth (9). We live about an hour north of Detroit (5900 Sunridge Court, Clarkston, MI 48348; 248-922-9428) where I'm director of sales, national accounts for ColgatePalmolive. I don't bump into many gratis in consumer products, but am always willing to help out any young man or woman looking to head to Annapolis or get started outside the service.

Background is 33rd Company. Would love to hear from any of my old Companymates. If I get moved in '99, I can always be reached through our headquarters in New York.

From Tom Gurney; VFA-82, with Greg "Nose" Nosal as CO, happens to be heading out on HARRY S. TRUMAN, 10

November-18 December '98, where "Tex" Taylor is Cheng. So, I was thinkin", if no one else had dibs on 'The Flag' for a small portion of that time, we might get an '81 picture in, say, the reactor spaces, or with a VFA-82 jet on the flight deck, or with some St. Thomas background over turkey-day, or whatever. Taking the flag on the shake-down of the Navy's newest flattop... whaddya think? If it'll work, send the flag to Executive Officer, VFA-82, Unit 60510, FPO AA 34099-6217.1 will arrange the photos and retum theflag,then the photos, promptly. Gums. (Sec 'y: Unfortunately, the flag was en route to the South Pole as Tom wrote this, but this is the type of proactive ingenuity I seek, folks).

Intercepted from Steve Hampton: Joel! Dude! Great to hear from you. Tig and Pat and I were just speaking of lost souls the other day. I think they were thinking of me, but I was thinking of you. I see you are still with NASA, what gives there? Space station your life? Life's fine here with all the Peyton Place overtones, but still OK. I have a ranning three-year landscaping project limited by both time and money.

Terrie's still with American Airlines and raising kids. Kids are doing fine in school (Terrie's gene pool) and sports (Terrie's gene pool). Swimming is the current venture. I cycle regularly with the guys, work at CinCLant, and get an occasional beer. Tig and I just did the Marine Corps Marathon, he ran, I walked. We finished, I beat the bus! Tig, Pat, and I rode a century cycle this past spring, just like Monterey and school.

Local 5th Company sightings include: Suzanne and Tilghman Payne regularly in D.C. Tig is at OpNav. They are a major part of the D.C. social circle, but still have time for us little people!

Elizabeth and Pat Roane are also in D.C. Pat is also at OpNav. Pat is king of mulch and farm life; he has a new big track - 250 Ford (with that limited slip 2.73 differential). Picture him driving around listening to country/westem.

Kathy and Kimbo Bauer are still living in South Carolina, but Kim gets up here for Reserve duty. Kim is still doing nuclear environmental stuff with Westinghouse. Saw both at Tilghman and Suzanne's wedding, and Mike Matthes' change of command. Both look great. Kathy's driving is even scarier than before. Mike and Mara live in Norfolk. Large tribe - many girls.

Disco has command of HA.MPTON (think of Slim Pickens in "Dr. Strangelove"). There's a twist.

Lisa and Fred Berry are still living in Harrisburg, PA. Fred bought his parent's house, so they live at his Plebe address (you will recall. Yellow Breaches Rd). Saw him at Frank Caldwell's (wife Kim) change of command (Frank has JACKSONVILLE). Fred still works for York Environmental Systems in York. Fred and Lisa have two little boys and Fred still own a big, fast (is there any other kind?) boat.

Betsy and Joe Reynolds are still living in Lexington, MA, We had a chance meeting with our families in Brookfield, WI, as we passed through this summer. Bets and Joe are cleaning up Betsy's mom's house after flood in Milwaukee this summer. It was the only time Brookfield made CNN. Joe is still at Raytheon doing corporate law. Bets does all else. Lots of smart and talented kids (another good gene pool - but you remember what they say about Joe's brain -100 pieces -100 good

Marines). Anyway, lots of Cheesehead high fives and talk of the Pack\ And, Wisconsin is now 80! It was fate.

Susan and Dave Fuquea haven't been seen lately, but Dave and Susan live in the Jacksonville, NC, area where Dave is XO of 2nd MEU. He already did one deployment on NASSAU and I heard may be on a remedial. Dave gets two or more deployments for his excessive time in academia on shore duty, too many degrees, so the FMF has to re-adjust him.

Got an email from AB Dickinson. He and Tony are still up in Massachusetts north of Boston, details next time! Ran out of gas on the keyboard.

Keep in touch! CDR Stephen Hampton, C4I/ Combat Systems Requirements (CLE N819), (WClass); hamptonsw@clf.navy.smil.mil; (WUnclass) hamptonsw@clf.navy.mil; (h) swhampton@juno.com; (w) 757-836-3555; (h) 757-836-6437.

From Paul Hankins (pahki@alaska.net); Just to let everyone know that after 11 years in DC, we've moved. We're in Valdez, AK, just about ready to move into a log home that Paul has been building since May. He left the Dept. of Navy, SupSalv, last winter and is in contingency planning and training at SERVS (Ship Escort and Response Vessel Service) a division of Alyeska Pipeline Services. Prince William Sound, the mountains, snow (already) and small town life are a good change of pace. You can reach us (Paul, Holly, Keitii, 13, Ian, 11, and Annie 7) at P.O. Box 3198, Valdez, AK 99686.

Relayed from Mike Manazir (manazirmichael@hq.navy.mil) via Tim Disher; Dish, Thanks for the note and noticing! I am, in fact, at N88 in the Pentagon doing F-14 Requirements. More news; I was just selected to be the next CO of VF-101, the F-14 FRS in Virginia Beach. Probably some time late next year. Additionally, Greg Nosal selected for VFA-106, the east coast F-18 FRS. Neat, eh? I think he's sriU in command. I now have a light at the end of my Pentagon mnnel! We'll stay in touch.

From Frank Marco(marcof@ SpectraSite.com and frmarco@worldnet.att.net): Chic, we saw you and about 20 others waiting to get into the M-Grill in Parole. Did you get seated before the kids' bedtime? (No, but they didn't complain) My address is; 203 Meriden Drive, Newark, DE 19711. As I told you at the gater, my sister, Diane, married our Classmate and 2nd Co. pal, Tim Hare, back in 1987. They have two children, Eric (5) and Meghan (3).

From Bob Perry (rperry3146@aol.com, or 808-486-3711); Thought I'd update my previous quick email.

I've been CO of HAWKBILL in Pearl since July '97. Enjoying myself immensely. Just retumed from a three-month Arctic deployment with four scientists onboard. The program is called SCICEX (check out www.csp.navy.mil), which stands for Submarine Science Ice Expedition.

There are five annual expeditions to gather Arctic environmental data which greatly aids in the on-going global climate change studies. I will retum to the Pole next spring as HAWKBILL makes the last planned SCICEX before heading to Bremerton for decommissioning.

On 9 August '98,1 surfaced HAWKBILL through 4 1/2' of ice at the North Pole and commemorated 40 years of U.S. nuclear-powered submarine Arctic operations.

Meanwhile, '81 submariners are making their presence known in Pearl. COs include WUly Hilarities, KEY WEST; Dennis Murphy, TUSCON; Bruce Grooms, ASHEVILLE; and Mark Patton, TOPEKA. Bill Drake recently departed as Flag Secretary to COMSUBPAC and is cun-entiy in PCO School, slated for COLUMBIA. Also on the waterfront: Kurt Irgens. Dep Cdr CSS-1, Russ Grocki, Dep Cdr, CSS-3, and Randy Burke, Dep Cdr, CSS-7. Russ recently decommissioned CAVALLA and Randy decommissioned BIRMING-

HAM. For my 28th Company Classmates, my boss is none other than CAPT Dave McCall '75, our old Company Officer. CAPT McCall relieved as

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He reluctantiy gave me permission to send it and info as he claims he has never appeared m these haUowed pages and wasn't sure he wanted to break his streak (we all gotta go sometime.

Bud). My family was on vacation and BUI flew over from Oahu for the day. He's currentiy in charge of security and humanitarian aid to the Pac Region and is very busy traveling and mesmerizing dignitaries with his uiuque "Clymer panache" that we aU know and love.

In May. I traveled to Norfolk to wimess a 14th Companymate being swom in as CO. John "JB" Barron is now HS-8 Dragon Whale One. Also in attendance, were Mark Kendall and the irrepressible Tim Burke. Photo of JB and Mark, enclosed.

'81ers at Tilghman's wedding, 1 to r: Frank CaldweU, Fred Berry. Gary Scott Kim Hauer, Pat Roane, Tilghman Payne. Steve Hampton. Joe Reynolds. Mark Ashley, John Keenan, Brian Barton Commodore, SubRon I in August '98. We truly Uve in a small world! Dave, his wife Wendy, and their four children Uve on Ford Island and reaUy like being back in HawaU. The commodore said to say hi to all 28th Company '81ers! As for the '81 flag. I would be honored to take it with me to the North Pole next spring (Sec 'y: you got it) and if anyone comes through Hawaii, please look Judy and I up. We live right on the water in Pearl Harbor, the sunsets are fantastic!

From Buz Sorce: On 4 October '98. MaUa Grace Sorce was bom at 5:17 a.m. at Bethesda Naval Hospital. She was 7 lbs 12 oz and 19 inches long. Trish. JC (the two-year old big brother) and baby are all doing weU. I am currentiy the SWO community manager in what is now OpNav N13.1 will be in this job for about another year before moving on to Command.

From Pat Roane: I'm breaking tradition by writing my first letter to Shipmate, however, the circumstances are extraordinary. Tilghman Payne married the (lovely and talented) former Suzanne Thibault of Alexandria. VA. on 10 January '97. I was honored to serve as Tilghman's best man since Tilghman's parents. Eloise and Doug Payne '52, inttoduced me to my future wife, Elizabeth, in tiie fall of '79.

Suzanne and Tilghman Payne In keeping with his own tradition, Steve Hampton sang a stirring rendition of "Mack the Kiufe" at the reception. The band leader obliged the rest of us by ensuring that Steve's mike was tumed off.

From Chris Bohlit; I'd been meaiung to write for quite a while when I read Tex Taylor's plea for info on one of our more illustrious Classmates and could delay no longer. Enclosed is a photo of me and BiU I^te (Eureka! He Lives'.) taken in Kauai last summer.

Dragon Whale One and another dapper flyboy We airline pukes are amazed at how young Navy commanders look these days.

I'm currentiy living in MinneapoUs with my beautiful (and talented) wife. Lori; Ian, 10, and Graham. 7; and flying for Northwest. ActuaUy, I haven't flown for a whUe. labor strife not withstanding. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease Gymphoma) in June. As I write this (early November), I'm nearing the end of chemo treatments and should be cancer-free and back to work in January. For those who already knew. I thank you for all your prayers and positive thoughts.

They mean a lot.

Now to close on a gridiron note...can you imagine if the current Navy offense had the "Blue Wave" defense of yore? Can you say Fiesta Bowl? And finaUy. this year's Holiday Bowl is tiie 20th anniversary of Navy's victory over B'YTJ. Advanced trivia: Who made the first tackle in tile very first Holiday Bowl? Age and ilhiess have driven me to shameless self-promotion. Aloha, Bobber.

From Nelson Moe; Retired (TERA) and working with Integrated Performance Decisions. Century Bldg.. #1250, 2341 Jefferson Davis Hwy. ArUngton. VA 22202; w: 703-418-2800x382; nmoe@Tpdinc.com and nmoe@worldnet.att.net.

Change of conunand notices received in the mail. Todd MaUow took command of MOUNT HOOD on 25 September '98 at Puget Sound Naval

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event in April.

Society metnbers are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details found in "On the Horizon" of this issue.

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Shipyard in Bremerton. WA, (sorry for die delay, Todd). Paul Ims took command of HENRY M .

JACKSON on 11 December "98 at NSB Bangor in

Silverdale, WA. Homecoming '98 tailgater. Otto Stutz and Bubba l\u-man did another superb job of feeding the masses.

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Stretch Moran, Bubba and Carol Turman

Yours truly, Sharon Disher, Doug Heimbach Annual Class Officer contact info update: President, Bob Ravener, see top of column; Vice President, Chuck French, 10809 Melanie Court, Oakton, VA 22124, 703-242-8012, chuck.french@metagroup.com; Treasurer, Mike Mahre, 1671 Miller Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024, 650-941-8876, mmahre@alumni.stanford.org; Secretary, Dave Ciccarelli, see top of column; At-Large, Tim Disher, 601 Drake Avenue # 1 , Monterey, CA 93940, 831-373-7862, dish5@aol.com; AtLarge, Noreen Leahy, 90 Jarvis Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563-3727, 516-596-1219, jmleahy@aol.com; At-Large, Dan Quattrini, 5747 Long Break Circle, Edina, MN 55439, 612943-9878, dan@trmn.com.

There, that about does it. 1 could have gone on for at least two more columns, but I'll save stories of Classmates bumed in effigy and engines rebuilt in Mother B for later. On a final note, by the time you read this 1 will have emailed the official Class of '81 contact info spreadsheet to all Classmates for whom 1 have email addresses. If you are not one of these people, please call me, mail me, stop by with any and all info on Classmates. Believe it or not, the most recent Register of Alumni still listed '81ers with their parents' addresses and ranks like ensign next to them. A sad state of affairs that I'm trying to fix. ff you're lost and don't want to be found, I understand, but consider this, the majority of found Classmates I've talked to in

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die past two years have said that being found is the best thing they'd done recentiy and that they'd wished they'd done it sooner. BeUeve me when 1 tell you that not everyone's an astronaut or a CO or a doctor or went to Harvard or has seen the world or is a Nobel laureate or has been on Wheel of Fortune. Most are semi-mortgaged, commuting, work-a-day folks trying to raise a kid or eight, hoping the car won't break 'til it's paid off, looking for love, tired most of the time, non-athletic, softer than when they were Mids, hanging on in quiet desperation waiting for the weekend types. And, they'd love to hear from one of their own. Later, Chic.

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Pres; Maj T. Gordon Thomson, USAFR e; tgthomson@compuserve.com; h: 804-360-8448 Vice President; Matt Moury e: MATTHE"WM@DNSFB.GOV; h;410-263-7640 Treasurer: CDR Terry Benedict e; SP273@SPHQ.SSPNAVY.MIL h: 703-913-7183;w; 703-607-1036 Business Sec'y; Dan Proulx e; proulx@nadn.navy.mil@; h:410-280-5282 w: 410-293-6884 Corres. Sec'y; LCDR Greg Eisman 2721 Buckhom Oaks Drive Valrico, FL 33594-4202 e; Eisman82@aol.com; h; 813-655-9141 HeUo, '82! As I write this column in late November, I remember why suffering through the heat of the summer in central Florida is evenmally worthwhile; for the next few months, I'll be wearing shorts and a t-shirt while the good majority of you are wrapped up in blankets and winter coats! Anyway, let's get to the news (what Uttie that has been sent to me).

I have news worthy of our Class column; Steve Somnitz from 15th Company wrote in to tell us that he and his wife, Kathy, had their first child on 18 October 1998. His name is Nathaniel James and "he is perfect in every way!"

Translation: he sleeps through the night and never cries. (I just threw that in.) They are Uving in Albany, OR. Steve is working at PSC Scanning, Inc., in Eugene, OR as a materials buyer. His emaU address is; sjsomnit@pscnet.com.

Steve is also embarking on a new role as a Naval Academy Information Officer (aka Blue & Gold Officer) in his local area. After making Commander last spring, the Reserves decided not to pay him anymore, so he is exiting the excitement of monthly drills.

Sometimes, Classmates don't want to write in and we have to depend on Companymates, friends, relatives, etc., to keep the rest of the Class up to speed. This is the case for Terry Dietz from 27th Company. Terry's younger brother, Tom Dietz '84, dropped me a note and the accompanying picture of Terry and his wife, Trish. Terry and Trish have two children, Daniel and Kayla. Terry is flying for American Airlines while continuing his reserve service flying C-4's out of Willow Grove, PA. Thanks for the update, Tom! The rest of this month's news is from the "better late than never" pile, so here it is: Clayton MUler is aboard LINCOLN doing his six-month deployment, Maj. Chris Yelder recently participated in Exercise Cooperation from the Sea while assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Jose Alvarez recentiy reported for duty with Naval Reserve Officer

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Training Corps Uiut Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, ME. Ricarte Bernal was recentiy promoted to the rank of commander while serving with Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region 19 based in San Diego. Patricia Cole was also promoted to commander while serving with Seventh Fleet forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. James Lingar recentiy participated in Exercise Southem Frontier in Iwakuni, Japan. James is attached to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121. Finally, last August Charles Toner reported for duty at Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. That's it for now. As I submit this column, only five days remain until that great tradition of Army-Navy. I know that Navy hasn't done too well this season, but a successful campaign hinges on this one game. Here's my prediction: Navy 34, Army 20. Please email and congratulate me on foreseeing the fiiture or to tell me to stick to writing S/iipmate columns! Take care, Greg.

Terry Deitz, (27th Co.), his wife, Trish, and their son, Daniel James

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Pres: LCDR James H. Flatley, FV, USN 8506 Crowley Place, Alexandria, VA 22308-1822 e: CGFLATS@aol.com Sec y; LCDR Richard L. Woodford, Jr., USNR 4801 Kenmore Ave, Alexandria. VA 22304-1111 h; 703-567-9042; w: 703-756-6250 e; Richard_Woodford@mspb.gov or Richard.Woodford@juno.com (for text only, no attachments) http://class-act-usna83.org Welcome aboard. Classmates. How were those holidays? Santa brought me a fresh pot of ink and a new bunch of quills here in my homeport of Alexandria, VA. Allow me to introduce myself as your new columnist and the humble conduit of Class information and entertainment. Were you a bit disappointed while our "Class Act" column was encroached by those guys in '82 and '84?

Lest they think they are the only ones with cameras or email, move over! My job is to get our Class Act stories to print. I will take this charge aggressively. I appreciate the ground work laid out by Gary Schmidt, Bob Moran and John Hughes. Thank you gentiemen, for your service to the Class, you are a credit to yourselves and your families. I've been told that this a lonely, thankless job, with long hours, unyielding deadUnes and 1,083 critics...but enough about the perks! Let's get down to business.

Here's the deal: I promise to deliver a "Class Act" article from now until our 20th Reunion (October 2003). I will include every input I receive, and many more that I dream up. I will

freely appropriate from other sources and probably misquote, exaggerate and infringe copyrights. I wiU endeavor to do right by the USNA EngUsh department by using complete sentences and a spell checker. I will keep up the high quaUty while increasing the amount of news in future articles. However, you have to submit fresh news and photos to the secretary. On your part, you will promise to keep the Alumni Association updated on your changes of address.

Have your Shipmate magazines been pUing up on your parents' doorstep? '83 Parents, your child hasn't sent in a change of address since 1983. Stop collecting magazines and make them do it OK? Call now: 410-263-4448 or emad: altmmi@artic.nadn.navy.inil. Also, you aU agree to keep on reading the column (not just looking at the pictures) and send in your photos [Ed. Note: Photos must include an Alum], sea stories, USNA Company newsletters, "fanuly-grams," emails, hot Unks, corporate press releases, independent coimsel's reports, or whatever items you deem appropriate, and I promise to make it aU fit in Shipmate. Be forewarned, if you aU don't send in enough material, I will take extreme artistic Ucense to fabricate a column out of whole cloth. Don't be surprised to read that you are now a missionary or a pro wrestier or both. I will puU out old photos from the HaU. My goal is to entertain, enlighten and enrich. I'm going to have a lot of fun. I bet the next five years go by twice as fast as the last five did! See you in the headlines.

Do you remember reading one of the earUer Shipmate articles where the writer described how they got a lot of great ideas while they were in the shower? I can relate. The steam (or cold water?) really gets the gray cells moving, because I recentiy had two big ideas join me in between the shampoo and conditioner. My first idea, is that I will include at least 30 Classmates per column, rotating through the names so that by the year 2003. I've included everyone in the Class of 1983 at least once and we"ve learned everyone's name. Warning: if you"re in a Witoess Protection Program, it's time to move now, because I will be tracking you down, pronto. I need updates on "lost" roommates, and other news flashes on those whom we haven't seen since May 1983. Of course. I nught just make things up too.

My second idea is more ambitious, it requires a commitment on everyone's part. I propose that we all commit to gather together for our 20-year Reunion and stage our 20th Reunion Class picture back in die Yard. I still have our "1-Day" swearing in Class Photo on T-Court. Do you?

Can you imagine us all together again, on TCourt, 24 years later? I don't think that a complete Class photo taken 20 years later has ever been done by any Class of any Service Academy. And I mean everyone! I invite your comments on the idea, especially if you get your ideas from somewhere else besides the shower.

Of course, 19 of our Classmates will not be with us, so our numbers are sadly less than the 1083 we graduated with, but it would be a Class Act to get all hands in T-Court in 2003. When you dream, dream big. I realize that we're scattered to the four comers of the globe, deployed in harm's way, financially sttapped. or otherwise encumbered by life's cares. Even so, with five years to plan, organize and save up. oiu- 20th Reunion can be legendary. I'd also like to see any of our departed Classmate's families join us in remembrance and celebration of their lives.

Got a better idea? Bring it on! Enough of tiie preliminaries on to this month's news.

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In December's column, I did not give credit to several Classmates who went "above and beyond" in making our 15th Reunion a "Class Act." In addition to the genius of T\irk PoweU, our "Host with the Most Roast" award and extra kudos go to Carl Wagner who planned and executed a tailgater of Epicurean proportions.

Unlike the wardroom dinners we enjoyed as Plebes, the words "t'aint no mo", midships" were not heard once during the eight hours of tailgating. A job very well done, thanks to Carl.

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Turk Powell and Carl Wagner tailgate with style Likewise, Tim Kraft made sure hotel rooms were available for our long distance travelers.

Booking hotel rooms during Homecoming and a boat show is no small feat. Thanks, Tim, and good luck in making Jim Webb's book. Fields of Fire, into a movie. I'll be looking for my premiere invitation tickets in a future mail buoy.

To Iric Bressler and Carol Simpkins-Mullins and many others who pitched in with assistance at the Reunion registration desk and in the tailgate setup, our sincere thanks. Iric is manning the Pentagon's fraq-watch and Carol's back at USNA in the ethics department. Many more 'invisible hands,' families and friends of the Class also deserve our thanks for their time and talent. Getting a Reunion off the ground and flying takes a firm commitment and hard work.

Well done to those who made it happen.

Our 15th Reunion Class meeting was held on the visiting ship in the Yard, CHIEF M C M - 1 4 , commanded by Tim Smith. Tim's crew put on a fine bmnch and gave guided tours of the ship for our Class. Having the Class meeting at the Academy sea wall was a brilliant setting and one that will be long remembered. After leaving USNA, Tim's ship was bound for some warmer waters in the Caribbean. In short, "Bravo Zulu" and fair winds to CHIEF! A S a small token of appreciation, Tim was presented a copy of A Civil War, a history of the Army/Navy Game, inscribed by those present.

Turk thanks Tim Smith for the use of his 'yacht' What Homecoming would be complete without a fly-by? In the lead of the F-18 Homets buzzing over Navy-Marine Corps Stadium was

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our own Craig Williams, skipper of Homet squadron VFA-37. Although Craig felt that they came in a "little too high," the man in the stands thought the fly-by looked great. All in all, '83 had a commanding presence throughout the Homecoming weekend. A tip-of-the-hat to those still serving; active duty and Reserves. Your commitment to duty and the sacrifices made by your families are recognized and appreciated by your peers "on the beach." Please let us hear from you out in the Fleet and the Corps.

lot of "digging and filling" for pipelines throughout the Yard. Our earlier Class Project, the etched glass Academy seals in Alumni Hall, is majestic, yet, we can't rest on our etched laurels. One upcoming project, is the constmction of a soccer facility. There will be more details here, and on the web, in February 1999.

Of course, how we use our Class funds all depends on gaining a consensus and following our Class charter.

Class charter? Yes, believe it or not, we've been "underway" for the last 15 years without a Class charter, constitution or updated bylaws.

Maybe a better description would be we've been "adrift" without clear directions or a star to steer by. Without a formal and active Class organization based on a charter, we can only make progress by chance or accident. A Class Act deserves better than that. In the near future, you will be receiving a letter from Seamus Flatley about a proposed Class charter, including information on how you can make inputs or suggestions and how we will vote on the final draft in early 1999. You can keep an eye on this column and our Class website (expertly maintained by Jim Wood) for the complete text of the proposals and other important information.

Let's get on track and move with a purpose.

Together '83 can shape the future of the Academy and our nation.

Hot scuttlebutt from the deckplates Three newly authorized ARLEIGH BURKE destroyers are slated to go to a trio of '83 skippers: LASSEN (DDG-82) to Henry Smith; HOWARD (DDG-83) to Jim Nolan; and BULKLEY

Craig says the bull was really flying at the Reunion If you were unable to attend our 15th Class Meeting onboard CHIEF, these issues were raised: Seamus Flatley lead a silent memorial for our departed Classmates. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go to their families. For Class business matters, Dan Struble pointed out that the Academy is putting a lot of money into the infrastmcture and physical plant of the Academy.

This was evident from the scaffolding on Bancroft Wings 2 and 4, the Supe's House and a

(DDG-84) to Carlos Del Toro. Jim Nolan is very pleased and proud to be slated as PCO of DDG83 and has invited our Class to establish an ongoing relationship with our "namesake" ship, such as sponsoring a leadership award. Since DDG-83 hasn't come off the skids y e t we should start now to plan for what kind of "Class Act" we'd like to commemorate the launching of DDG-83. Please send in your ideas for an appropriate commemoration/association with the ship. Congratulations SWO brethren on achieving command at sea.

Did you catch the Navy/Notre Dame game on 14 November? 1 was there with Jeremy 'Diz' Gillespie and the game seemed a lot closer in all the stats (except for the 0-30 score). Navy played an exceptionally clean game with only one offsides penalty. Here are a few items of interest that your TV might not have picked up: Navy/ Notre Dame was the first collegiate game in the Jack Kent Cooke (Washington Redskins)

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Geoff and Captain Ron Brandquist '61 pass the football to the next generation

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stadium. Maybe Navy feU under the curse of the Deadskins? Otiier dian USNA. Nott-e Dame has produced more Naval officers than any other coUege. And, about a dozen ""'83 A Class Act" footbaU jerseys were spotted in the stands, we were ready to be that 12th man. As for shutouts.

Navy has recorded 264 of them as victories.

During the 1910 season, the Mids didn"t give up a point and posted an 8-0-1 record. The only blemish, a 0-0 tie with Rutgers. That year. Navy beat Army 3-0 thanks to Jack Dalton, who missed his first six field goal attempts before finaUy hitting the game winner. (Those were the days!) Navy's last shutout was 15 October 1994, when the Mids blanked Lafayette, 7-0. As far as Tm concemed. Td love to see Navy shutout Notre Dame in South Bend. 1999! Then you'U know the end of the mUlennium is coming. I'm hoping that Navy makes it three in a row against Army in "99.

Have you read Jimmy Buffet's autobiography, A Pirate Looks at 501 If n o t I"U save you some time: the dust cover has his complete life story (thus far) in ^400 words or less. As many of you may not know me while we sweated "by the Bay" at USNA. or from our 15 year Reimion, here's 47 words on your "pirate secretary," looking at age 40: PhUadelphia lad survives 18th Company experience with Alpha Code #838383 and single "E" (EngUsh) degree. SaUs the Persian Gulf twice then swaUows the anchor as XO of OLD IRONSIDES. Departed active dutV' for fim and sun at Florida State Law. resurfaced in the Reserves, currentiy working in federal employment law whUe having more fim than ever.

I can't wait to see what the next ten years bring...I may move to Key West and open a bar.

I chaUenge you to come up with your own ""pirate"s view"" of your Ufe and send them to me on a postcard or email. Try limiting it to 50 or 60 words, it"s more chaUenging than it first appears, r u print every one received. Td really like to hear from Jim Evans. Jimmy Blake. Dave Radi, Vic Genco and Don Outing. I know that Don"s teaching math at West Point and Vic was a patent attomey for IngersoU-Rand. Any new inteUigence out there folks?

From the family files; Andy Macyko married Susan McClanathan on 24 October 1998 in Orchard Park, NY. 6th Company Classmates in attendance were Chip Ressel (another Orchard Park native). David Linton, and the best man, Chris S t George. Andy has screened for command and is slated to go to HS-7 as XO this coming summer. Susan is not new to the Navy, she serves as a pediatric nurse practitioner in Guantanamo Bay. Cuba. One unusual feature of the wedding was that military attendees received Joint Service credit since an Air Force B-2 pilot an Army hehcopter pilot a Marine F-18 pilot and a Naval Aviator (Andy) were all present at the nuptials. Congrats to the newlyweds: let the joumey begin. Thanks to Dave Linton for sending in the photo and update.

I regret to report die passing of CAPT Frank CaldweU "58, fattier of Andy CaldweU on 19 October 1998. CAPT Caldwell was known to many in our Class. Our condolences to Andy's family and his brodiers. Frank CaldweU '81 and Dave CaldweU '84. Please check die "83 web site for more details on this tme naval hero.

Seen around Old Town Susan and Earl Schnellen were sighted at the Hard Times ChiU Cafe. Earl is managing at Giant Food Corporation when he's not getting w armed up with five-way chili. Chris " Gallagher's family enjoyed their Homecoming visit and were kind enough to stop for a photo

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14th Company Pirates: Joe Solo, Mike Bannister '82, Mark Hopgood, Bret Scales Mike Seaver's Family says Go Navy, Beat Army! with two thumbs up from Elizabeth, Victoria and Edward! This is also the last known published photo of Bachelor Macyko.

Thought for this month: To those to whom much has been given, much is expected in retum.

Keep your powder dry and your knots up.

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something) and Margie, are Geoff's dad, CAPT Ron Brandquist '61, and Ian (6), Conor (11) and Ryan (14). If you're visiting USNA, use your Alumni membership "gold card" to shop at the Academy Store (it dwarfs Nordstrom's). That "gold card" perk is thanks to the efforts of CAPT Brandquist while he served as USNA AA President.

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Pres: LCDR Steven G. Young, USNR c/o Legg Mason, 600 Washington Avenue Towson, MD 21204; w: 800-368-2558 e; SYoung@LeggMason.com Sec'y: LCDR Toni Kasprzak, SC, USN 8607 Mount Vemon Highway Alexandria, VA 22309 h: 703-799-0832; w: 703-614-0391 f 703-693-2551; e; kasprzak.toni@hq.navy.mil CompuServe; 73121.2252@compuserve.com '84 Website; www.digitalwares.com/usna84 Dear Classmates: I have a lot of information to pass on.

However, I still need people to write in and send photos.

From The Information Autobahn John Steckel (john@dharma.com) dropped an email to check in. He was wondering if 1 had heard from any of the "crew guys" in our Class.

Crew guys defined includes; Bruce Kocher, Andy Bigelow, Chuck Melcher, Jan Goff, Trevor Mclntyre and Scott Gordon. Can anybody help? I have the Scott Gordon line covered. Scott wrote in.

Lasar and Pat McCabe (deuxchat@erols.com) are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Paul Kawika McCabe. He was bom on 9 September 1998 at Andrews AFB, MD. Photos are available on his website; www.erols.com/ deuxchat. Pat is finished with graduate school, allowing his evenings and weekends to free up for baby duty. Patrick starts a year of attache school and language training and is scheduled to report as Defense and Naval Attache, Tallinn, Estonia in October 1999. The McCabes are in the process of purchasing a sun lamp.

From The Fall Tailgaters Andy and Ashley (Yetman) Laing '85 are proud to announce the latest edition to their family, William Vincent was born on 24 September 1998, weighing in at 10 pounds, 5 ounces. Now brother Ben can be known officially as "Big Brother!"

Eric Flippenger and two of his delightful kids were spotted at the Naval Academy Store.

Greg Brand (gregory.brand@trans.ge.com) got out in May 1998. A former F/A-18 pilot, he works for GE Transportation. Greg is married to Sheila and they have two children, Evan (9), and Cariy (2).

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Brad Drummond and wife, Nancy, are the proud parents of Campbell, who was bom on 31 March 1998. The Drummond's may be reached at 215-790-9663 or 610-525-8174.

Becky and Jim Vautier (jvautier@rwd.com) are back in Annapolis. Becky is stationed at the Office of Naval Intelligence and Jim works for RWD Technology. Jim works in the computer consulting arena and he says that "if you are technical and looking for a job to contact him."

The Vautier's have two children, Katie (7) and Jamie (1).

From The Classic Mailbox Scott Gordon wrote in with two photos and an update! He writes; Hellos from the Coastal Bend of South Texas!

This letter is much more upbeat than the one I sent you last year regarding the passing of my wife, Linda, in April 1997. Thanks for running the excerpt from my letter in the September 1997 issue of Shipmate, we received quite a bit of email and regular mail from Classmates and former students and rowers following the article, which really helped during the immediate healing process.

A special thanks to my former roommate, crewmate and best man, Bruce Kocher, for establishing a savings bond fund for Gage. The Navy folks, our friends and neighbors down here in the greater Corpus Christi area, Ingleside Center for Mine Warfare Excellence, have been wonderful and helped us get our lives going.

Gage, Lisa and Scott Gordon Needless to say, Gage and I have gone through many adjustments in our lives. He is flourishing now. We had a great summer while I was at the PCO course in Newport, RI. He stayed with relatives in Connecticut and we kayaked, beached-it and had a ball every weekend, a few trips to the Cape and to Maine really livened things up. He is on track with school and the requisite number of sports, loves his nanny (that really helps me out big time!) and I am proud at his growth. 1 continue on my with my course of "life" which I chose a while back following her loss. Our Classmate, J.B. Bowie, really pulled me through tough times so I could set a course for the future. I live life to its fullest, every day is a great day.. .a gift.

I chose to live on and not waste in sorrow that I have seen in others that have lost loved ones.

Only one should perish and not two, or more souls mouming for loss. I celebrate Linda's memory and am glad to have been her friend, fiance and husband for nearly seventeen years, she really got me to where I am today.

My stay in Newport during PCO course was outstanding. I have Mike Strano in my class and plenty of '84ers in PXO right next door to us: Bob Gradel, Don Schmieley, Pat Rabun, Jesse Fierro and Dave Steindl. All are doing well and going off to great jobs. One of the enclosed pictures is of Mike Strano (PCO ORIOLE), John Parillo (left) and myself from the Leadership School. John is doing extremely well as a newly minted VP for Penske Logistics. For fun, he is XO of Cargo Handling Battalion 12, and is a nonvoting memberof a family of four: Linda (CEO), Gina (6) and Mark (2). It was great getting together with everyone at the O'Club and especially in town. Newport in the summer is tough TAD.

Up at Newport in the CO pipeline Well, I sure have run on and on. One final picture is of Gage and my fiancee, Lisa Loomis, pictured with me while hiking in the hill country at Gamer State Park, TX during this past Easter.

Yes, as I mentioned, life keeps getting better and

better. I proposed shortly after my return from the 4.5 months of TAD/PCO pipeline. She came into our lives from out of the blue and has been a godsend. Our wedding date is set for 27 March 1999. By the time you receive this, I will be just about ready to take command of PELICAN (MHC53), during an underway ceremony while conducting the ENTERPRISE JTFEX down in the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately, we are geo-translating our MCM effort via OTCIX not playing off North Carolina. (Translation: PELICAN does not have enough money to transit to VACAPES to join the battle group and must pass information electronically from the Gulf of Mexico. Toni K) Following the exercise, its off for a five week Caribbean tiip (CINCLANTFLT funding pennitting) with the remainder of the MCMRON ONE MHCs. Looking forward to getting onboard, this TAD stuff is kiUing me! Hey I am a SWO through and through; if I am not working 20 hours a day, I am lost. Heck, I cannot complain too loudly it

Tailgating with the Dunns and Schoefields

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The Bart Rowe Family leaves plenty of time for triathloning and duathloning. although sculling is still my favorite sport; but they don't row much in Texas! Bye for now! Scott Fanuly of the Month: The Eric Dunn Family!

Eric Dunn of the 12th Company and his deUghtful wife, Wendy, were at the Homecoming game this year. Wendy provided the lovely picmre of this month's family. The Dunns Uve in Belair, MD, with their four children: Scott, Kurt and Heather and Connor (the twins). Eric left the Surface Line Navy in 1989. He is the President and CEO of Dunn Industries, Inc, a heavy metal manufacturing company specializing in petroleum and chemical storage tanks, industrial coatings and fireproof tanks and lockers. Eric can be reached at home, 410-893-9373 or work, 800-253-8265.

Bonus Family of the Month: The Bart Family Rowe Family!

This fall the Rowe's were kind enough to pose for this month's bonus feature. Bart Rowe works for Bell Atlantic, where he works with my cousin. Jay Shanley '88. Bart Uves in Amold, MD, with his wife, CoUeen, and children, Brandon (10), Cameron (6), Colin (6), and Breanne (4). Note: during the Homecoming weekend Alumni Baseball game, Bart hit a home mn! Congrats!

And Now a Word From Our Class Officers From the Treasurer: Andy Laing (AGL21@aol.com or 1-800-766-2240) emailed me to pass on that our 15th Reunion is scheduled for the weekend of 18 Sept '99. This will be the first home game of the season. Navy's opponent will be Boston College. This weekend was chosen for several reasons. First, the official "Homecoming Game" is scheduled for 23 October, which coincides with the Annapolis Boat Show. The city will be very crowded with tourists that weekend, which allows the hotels to charge about $35/night more per room. In addition, the weather in Annapolis is usually very nice in mid-September. (The sun won't set Shipmate, January-Febmary 1999

until after 7:00 p.m.) This will also be "1st Class Parent's Weekend," so the Mids should put on a good show.

Our Class has 150 rooms reserved at the Wyndham Garden Hotel for 17 and 18 September. The guest rates are $139/single and $149/ double. (For single night stays, add $10.) The hotel is next to the Annapolis Mall and is surrounded by several restaurants. For reservations, please contact Joanne Heller at Sevem Travel, 800-944-2853.

From the Vice President: Mike Nichols (71714.666@compuserve.com) has graciously offered to be the Homecoming Coordinator.

Thanks Mike!

From the President: Steve Young (Syoung@leggmason.com) wanted to let everyone know that Class elections will be held during the summer of 1999. Anyone interested in mnning for office must inform Toni Kasprzak in writing of your intentions. Included should be a brief comment on your platform and how you would serve our Class in the position you are seeking. Deadline is 30 April 1999.

Keep the information (and photos) coming!

With warmest regards, Toni

Robert Means Thompson Society The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event in April.

Society members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details found in "On the Horizon" of this issue.

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Pres: Joel Hanson e: hansonjr@erols.com Sec'y; Mike Casey 10201 Lee Highway Suite 300; Fairfax, VA 22030 w; 703-691-7768; e: news@usna85.org www.usna85.org "All I see is misery/I got a right to sing the blues. "â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Billie Holiday Welcome to the Dark Ages How was your Christmas? Do you even remember? I hope that in the post-holiday slump, you've managed to forget Army and set your sights on the New Year. And, as you ponder the end of the second millennium, just be glad it's not the end of the first one. Because, then you'd be reading this in, um. Viking. Or, getting bumed at the stake, or something. Okay, now that I've demonstrated my total ineptitude with history, let's see how I do with the news.

Norm Fitzpatrick and the Moment of Truth Through a pretty roundabout route, 1 recently received a copy of the 30 April 1998 Jax AirNews, a paper put out by NAS Jacksonville.

And, whose smiling face is on the cover? None other than Norm Fitzpatrick, and his wife, Mary Lee. She's pinning the Navy Marine Corps Medal on Fitz for doing something tmly incredible. The story inside the paper reveals that Norm was driving home on 27 July 1997, when he saw a car veer off the road, hit a tree, and burst into flames. Despite the fire, and though he sustained some significant bums. Norm managed to wrestle the unconscious and injured driver out of his seatbelt and away from the car. The EMTs on the scene apparently couldn't believe that Norm had been able to open the door, much less get the guy out of his car. It seems that by acting as fast as he did. Norm saved the victim's life; literally another minute, and it would've been too late. What a story. Well done. Norm.

Speaking of Army...

Someone who had decidedly mixed feelings at our loss to Army sent me a note awhile back.

Phil Richmond changed services in December 1993 and is now an Army chaplain. Of course, since his first tour was in jump status with the 82nd Airbome, he probably did a lot of really, really earnest praying. Anyway, Phil, let's call him the Flying Chaplain, then went on to duty at Camp Casey in Korea (what a cool name), and is now studying ethics at Duke. In April, Phil will move to the Officer Advanced Course where he'll teach ethics to our brothers in green.

Mario Live: All Mario, All the Time One guy who always comes through with the news is Mario Maddox. I think he communicates more with me than I do with my own dad (and since my dad is Class of '44, he's been giving me just as much grief about this colunm as any of you do). The best part is that Mario really gets around, and he emails tons of people the same way he writes to me. I'm honestly impressed by how diligentiy Mario maintains his network.

And now, he sends pictures. First, Mario and Thalila tied the knot in Atlanta. Not pictured were John Ireland, who flies for UPS, and Dave Atkinson. Mike and Dave Atkinson both live in Atlanta, about five miles from Mario. Dave Moore is living in New Orleans, while Melba and Jeff Smith are living in Fort Lauderdale.

Barry Davis got married in Annapolis two weeks after the Maddoxes. At his wedding were

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In other news from Mario. Rick Cobb has relocated to eastem Maryland from his former position with Cadence Systems in SE Asia; Tom MaUck is in Charleston, and drills in the Reserve with Tom Fritz; K o i n Mosher is somewhere in southem Califomia: JP McDonald is in Philadelphia with die FBI; Chuck Mills is "on WaU Street causing the stock market to flucmate;'" Bobby Armes is with a law firm in Hartford. CT; Mark Meloro and Andy Paul are stationed in Hawau; Lemonte Adkins is in Chesapeake. VA: while his former roommate, Tom Adams, has relocated to Bowie. MD. Mario visited Melissa and Austin Coleman in Miimeapobs last summer: you may remember that Austin has his own company, seUing professional-quaUty scanner systems. By the looks of things. Ufe is good in the scanner business.

Mario Maddox. MeUssa and Austin Coleman Finally. I saw Mario at the SMU football game: he was there to attend a Black Leadership Fomm at Annapolis (and, as it tumed out, to watch us lose to SMU). This guy is the "Where's Waldo" of our Class, folks.

Ex-Marines Two stories here: one incredibly short, and one much more detailed. First the short one.

Larry Henigan (LFX85@aol.com) sent me a note which 1 quote verbatim: IgotoutoftheCorpsin'96, and tried my hand at a few jobs Iwfore landing a job witii W.L. Gore

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in Elkton, MD. where I'm a manufacturing leader.

Karin, Matthew (11), Seana (7) and I Uve in Newark. DE. Our more detailed post-USMC letter comes from GU GiUiam (gilgilUam@earthIink.net). whose letter was so good I just couldn't figure out how to shorten it: I left USNA on Ring Dance Friday, said departure a clear repudiation of my "academic entropy" theory. I thought about civiUan schools but wanted a more direct route to a commission.

On the basis of some very bad advice. I enUsted in the Marine Corps, expecting to get screened for OCS in boot camp. Seems they stopped doing that some time before I arrived, so I left Parris Island as a PFC Platoon Honor Man. My MOS was 0861- Scout Observer I spent the next six years of my life doing two things: enjoying the experiences I was having as a Scout Observer, and trying to eam a commission. I was having a blast (UteraUy) nmning artillery and naval gunfire, in 10th Marines. Deployed a lot did a Med pump. kiUed lots of dirt.

After three years. Ire-enUsted.got promoted to corporal and got married (to Denise Schaeffet whom I had met at USNA). Went to First ANGLICO where I added jump >Mngs and a lot of forward air control experience to my "toolkit of miserj." Due to a disagreement with a parachute over 29 Palms (I wanted it to open, it didn't want to) I was medicaUy discharged in August of 1990. I left for home two days before ANGLICO deployed to Saudi Arabia with the 82nd Airbome.

Ire-appliedto USNA the first two years I was in. got re-nominated but shot down by the Ac Board both times. The foUowing year I applied to the newlyre-estabUshedAOCP program, and was NPQed with bad eyes. The next year I applied for MECEP. but was tumed down because I had too much college already. Finally. I w em to school four nights a week and every Saturday for 18 months to finish my degree. I was preparing my OCS package when I was discharged.

CapitaUzing on my Computer Science degree and some hands on experience. I took a job with Sprint in Carlisle. PA. In 1995.1 ran an internal new business start-up to provide Intemet access to all of our Pennsylvaiua and New Jersey customers. At the end of 1995.1relocatedto Kansas City to work on starting up Sprint Intemet Passport, a nationwide ISP. In Febraary of this year.

Passport was sold to Earthlink. I then moved to my current job as manager of the appUcations infrastmcture group for Sprint ION, a new com-

munications platform irutiative. My area of responsibiUtv- is consumer product management of ION Access. ION Telephony. ION EP Services, and ION Residential Infrastructure.

Denise and I recentiy celebrated our llth anniversary. We have a son. James, who tumed one year old on 7 December. We Uve and work in Overland Park, just outside Kansas City. We're just getting involved with sailing again, something I've missed since leaving ArmapoUs. It's hard to beUeve that it wiU soon be 15 years since that day I drove slowly out Gate 1.1 think every day about the experiences inside those waUs. and most importantiy of the friends and Classmates I had the privilege to know.

Fleet Hometown "News" Service Items That's right folks: time once again for "AU the New s That"s Fit to Distribute to your Home of Record.'" Some of these releases (w hich I just got in December) go back even beyond my own Uttie "vacation," so prepare for a walk down memory lane. And, if you're mentioned in these, and it's wrong, go ahead and let me know.

First Jim Loeblein in JOHN S . MCCAIN wins the "frequent fUer"" citation for being mentioned in no less than six press releases between AprU and October. In that time, Jim"s ship won the Seventh Fleet USW Excellence Award; participated in a combined exercise with the Japanese Maritime Seff-Defense Force: and visited Qingdao, China, where ""crew members participated in several athletic contests and cidtural activities."" Of course, the last article teUs us that Jim celebrated the Navy"s 223rd birthday. WeU. so it"s not all news...

In second place. Bob Conway is mentioned in four press releases. Bob"s assignment to HeUcopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 has aUowed him to be one of ""10.000 SaUors, Marines and Airmen"" who participated in a major fleet exercise; to train for. and then depart on. a Med deploj'ment in DWIGHT D . EISENHOWER;

and then come back. It"s amazing how four soUd pages of Hometown News-spieak can be boUed down to a single sentence. Where are you now.

Bob? Dave Lesser has finaUy been re-promoted to Ueutenant after graduating from the Uiuformed Services University of the Health Sciences (official motto; ""Our Acronym is Not Pronounced "Useless"""). Dave has been mentioned on and off in these pages since entering Med School (we have other Classmates doing this, but only Jim Grimson comes to mind). No word from FHTNC on Dave"s current duty station: this was clearly less important dian the fact that Dave "joined the Navy in 1980."

XO Comer First the submariners (this was random, I promise), from the Hometown News Center comes word that Mike Haumer is XO of PrrrsBfRGH, homeponed in Groton. It also reports that he graduated from Streamwood High School. I w onder if even Mike remembered that... Paul McHale has been detailed to SAN Ju.AN. also out of Groton. The note doesn't mention his billet I assume he reported as XO, though maybe he had to repeat his JO tour as some kind of punishment. And, Steve Perry (SPerr>jr@aol.com) is XO of SAN FRANCISCO,

homeported out of Honolulu.

I also got word from Mike SkeUy (pxo31@swos.navy.mil) who, as you could probably teU from his email address, is at Surface PXO school. H e s going to RELTBEN J.\MES (FFG-57) as XO: also in his class are Curt Steigers (MCM rotational crew CHARLIE).

Cindy Thebaud (CG-47). Rob Haidvogel (CG67), Brad Mai (CG-56), and Greg Garbesi (FFG-61).

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USNA Additions BiU Ridings reported to USNA in an unspecified job in February of last year. (Hey, I just got this. Bill). I think this means he's almost halfway tiirough his tour. Also, Joe Skufca is back at USNA for what 1 believe is his second postgraduate tour. Despite marking Joe's return to the place where Sevem joins thetide,the Hometown News Service reports that this new job "exemplifies the worldwide assignability of Marines and Sailors."

I hope these two do as well as Chris Kirkbride (CKirkl985@aol.com), who is just finishing up a tour as Seventh Company Officer.

While there, Chris was selected as the Company Officer of the Year for 1996, and ran what sounds like a pretty amazing group of Mids.

Chris had one Mid at the top of his Class in 1997 and another graduate number two in the Class of '96; had two win the Kauffman Leadership Award; two who won the Black Engineering Smdent Leadership National Award; had one Midshipman selected as the Brigade Ops Officer and another Midshipman to be 1st Regiment Commander; had two of his Midshipmen go to Oxford for graduate studies and two go to MIT. (I'm wondering if maybe all these weren't really the same two superhuman Mids.) Chris' Company also won two Brigade Intramural Trophies and finished first of the 30 Companies in the YP competition.

Oh, and Denise and Chris found time to have their third son during the tour. Now though, Chris is back to sea; after screening as for XO, and foUowing DCA School and PXO School, Chris is the new DCA onboard JOHN F KENNEDY

(CV-67), homeported out of Mayport, FL. Oh, a final word; Frank Sheehan, in ABRAHAM LINCOLN, also celebrated the Navy's 223rd birthday. (I just thought you'd like to know.)

WeU, that's it for this time. Take care, Mike.

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Pres: Fran Fitzpatrick Sec'y: LT Tim Wolf, USNR PO. Box 87, Annapolis, MD 21404 h: 703-271-0907; e: Shipmate87@aol.com http://usna87.com Washington, D.C, Classmates and friends, unfortunately there is sad news to relay. Once again, tragedy has taken one of our good friends from us. James A. ("Jamie") Henderson died on 9 November 1998 while cave diving near Ginnie Springs, FT.. A memorial service was held on 2 December 1998 at Fort Myer, VA, followed by interment at the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery.

As a Mid, Jamie had exhibited tremendous intellect and leadership, earning academic honors and serving as the brigade adjutant for the spring semester. Following graduation, he eamed his Shipmate, January-February 1999

Wings of Gold. Jamie flew with VP-49 out of Jacksonville and then was stationed in Spain, where he flew C-12s. After ten years of service, Jamie left active duty and took a job with United Airlines. He had just completed his probationary period with United at the time of this sad and untimely accident.

Diving became one of Jamie's recreational interests. He dove with the Maritime Archaeological and Historical Society to assist in research on historical shipwrecks.

Please remember Jamie and his family in your prayers. Due to publication deadlines, Jamie's obituary will appear in a future issue of Shipmate.

On a lighter note, the following information was received recently from Classmates: Out in Califomia, Lisa and John Weaver's second child, a son, was bom in October. In honor of a close and dear friend, Jackson Duke Weaver was named in part for Classmate, Owen Duke III. Also in Califomia, Allison and Tom Mercer announced the birth of their first child, son Jacob Grant, bom on 13 November.

Kristen and John Loesch are new parents as well. Their daughter, Kelsey Erin, was bom on 3 November 1998.

In addition, Marialena and Marc Firlie also joined the rank of parents. Their daughter, Marissa, was bom this past spring and is a budding Navy football fan.

One more baby news piece, Linda and Jason Pugh announced the birth of identical twin girls on 23 Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Laura Elizabeth and Emily Catherine. The girls have two older siblings, Jonathon and Billy.

One correction from a recent column. I mentioned that Joe Dipaola had begun working with a new technology company in Annapolis.

The proper name of the company is; US intemetworking or USi. From out on the Islands, Dick Hoffmann sent in an update. He is working on the SOCPac staff on Oahu and has his hands full coaching soccer for young kids. Dick added that his wife, Paige (Kohli) Hoffmann '86, and their four children are doing great.

Wedding bells were ringing this past September as Spencer Wall was married in San Diego.

News out of Ohio; Doug Wilkens sent in an update summarizing his time since graduation.

First out of the blocks, Doug went to Paris on a Cox scholarship. Then, he attended TBS in Hotel Company. Following flight school in Pensacola and getting winged as a helo pilot, Doug transferred to Kaneohe Bay toflythe CH-46E. He flew with HMM-265 in Desert Storm. After a tour as Aide-de-Camp, CG 1st MAW, Doug left active duty. He married Shannon and joined Pfizer in Knoxville, TN. After a three-year stint with Pfizer, Doug made the move to the financial services industry, and now works as a Financial Consultant/Stockbroker with Smith Bamey in Youngstown, OH. Shannon and Doug have two children, Bryce and Jackson, and they live in Hubbard, OH. Somewhat dated, but news nonetheless.

Homecoming took place on 17 October. On a near perfect Saturday aftemoon. Navy pulled out a come-from-behind win over Colgate. A bunch of '87 Classmates gathered to tailgate and catch up on the latest.

Bob Kay is in Miami working in the joint world at U.S. Southem Command. Bob's portfolio includes a number of significant exercises in CinCSouth's area of responsibility.

Rob Douglass is assigned to the Submarine

Warfare Division in the CNO's office at the Pentagon. His shop focuses on ESM/Navigation/ Periscopes/Radar Modernization. Skip Trahan is in Newport at the Naval War College.

Ted Miller, also known to many as E.U., is an associate with Wheat First Union in Richmond, VA. Ted works on investment banking issues.

Rob MacFarland (RobUSNA87@aol.com) recently came back to Annapolis and works as the Executive Assistant to the Academic Dean at the Academy, William C. Miller '62. His prior assignment was as Staff Secretary for CG, 3rd MAW. Rob's wife, Justyn, is an Air Force dentist at Andrews AFB. The two met while Rob was deployed to Okinawa and they married this past July Trish and Scott Herbener are in Newport, RI, where Scott is attending the Naval War College.

He recently finished his tour as CSO on Ross.

Marine JAG, Jeff Colwell, is assigned to the Office of Counsel at the Marine Corps Systems Command at Quantico working on procurement law issues.

Suzanne and Tim Whelan are living in lower Manhattan and enjoying life in the Big Apple.

Tim works on Wall Street.

Greg Shinnick is also dealing with the upsand-downs of the market on Wall Street. He works for SG Cowen Securities Corporation as the Vice President for Emerging Market Equities/Trading. Greg and his wife, Janet, have two children, Mary and Jimmy.

Stephanie and Dan Shields joined the Whelans, the Shinnicks, and Wes Huey in Annapolis for the Navy/Rutgers football game in early November. The Shields live in Boca Raton, FL, where they are mnning their own business.

Tom Casey and Joe Lara are attending the Naval War College in Newport.

News from John Rinkacs. John hooked up with Jim Beggs up in Massachusetts in the fall.

John and Diane have two children, Jacob and Madeline. Jim is recently engaged to Sue Ellen Kuhnert and works for Pratt & Whitney. Sue Ellen and Jim plan to get married in September.

Also, Kathy and Dan Doherty have two daughters, Taylor and Riley. Dan flies with United. Mike Todd is in Califomia and works for an insurance company doing database programming.

From John Sledgianowski (jfsledge@hotmail.com), we leam that he and his family are living in Denmark. Following a tour as Engineer on LA JOLLA in San Diego, John took an assignment as a Staff Officer for Naval Exercises at the NATO Headquarters, Baltic Approaches in Kamp, Denmark. John mentioned that the travel opportunities in Northem Europe are excellent and McDonald's is very popular.

Janice and Art Pruett (apmett@fastwave.net) have settled in San Diego following a tour at Monterey.

News traveling through the grapevine: John Denine is teaching high school English and other courses in the Atlanta area.

For those of you who didn't read all of USA Today on 8 October, there was an article on officers leaving active duty service. The article prominently mentioned Enoch Blazis as an example of the Marine Corps losing top-quality officers to the private sector.

Speaking of the news, BiU Angeloni passed along that while watching CNN Intemational in Europe in early November, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Mitch, he saw Kathy Allen working with her SeaBee battalion in Latin America and walking a reporter around a road reconstruction work-site. Obviously Latin

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America is a place that needs the SeaBee can-do spirit. Way to go, Kathy!

CeUa and Paul Meisch have a homepage on the Web. Check it out at: http;// home.midsouth.rr.com/meisch/.

Tony Ferrari dropped a note that Ufe in the aviation community isn't aU bad. He was finishing his transition training to the F-14 with VF-101, and should be with VF-143 now for another sea duty tour. Once again. Tony ran the Marine Corps Marathon in October and his time was an outstanding 3:57.

Dave Sasek sent a letter thanking everyone for their contributions to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Dave participated in the San Diego ChaUenge Triathlon as a sponsor/fundraiser for the organization, which raised over $100,000.

Dave mentioned that he met actor Robin WilUams and rode with him as a relay team member, and that he met Ironman champion, Scott TiiUey. Dave finished the 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, and 13.1 mile mn in just under five hours and fifteen minutes. Wow!

â&#x20AC;˘fla^^ Tony Prato being promoted to Major Kirk Benson sent in word that due to an imformnate and serious knee injury, he won't be transferring to the Naval Oceanographic Office in Mississippi after all. He suffered the injury in August and was required to transfer off CLIRTIS WiLBCR. As of the time of the letter, he wasn't sure where he would end up. Prior to the accident Kirk and his family had visited Hong Kong.

Robin WtiUams with Dave Sasek In addition, Dave married Nicole Ressler on 16 January in Pacific Beach. They plaimed to spend their honeymoon in Kenya on safari. Dave also became die Deputy ROICC/OICC at Camp Pendleton last September.

Kirk and Inger with Phillip and Haley in Hong Kong Kirk also provided an update on several Classmates; Robbie and Tom Belisimo became parents in July with the birth of Madeline Nicole.

Tom is an instmctor at SWOS Department Head School. Pat Shea is also at SWOS. Jeff Stec is the Air Boss on DUBUQLIE in Sasebo, Japan. Tim Kovanic is in Northem Virginia runiung his own business.

More wedding news off the emaU hotline.

Susan (Bay) and John Wilson were married last spring on 30 May 1998. Some of the attendees included Mary Beth and Rob Shepherd, JuUe and Drew VuUlemot, Janet and Ed Schofield, Tara and Mark Winkler, and Pati and John HaU. Dave Kless sent an email update: he graduated from Monterey (NPS) in September with a MS in operations research. Dave, Lori, and Melissa moved to Mechanicsburg, PA. where he is assigned to the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP), Code 041. Dave mentioned tiiat he had recently seen Mike Patten and Chris Rapp, and that Mike was in the same graduate program at Monterey.

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Dave and Nicole in San Diego Not much else folks, so keep the news and information coming! When you change your email address or get a new one email account, or just move because of transitioning or whatever, please forward that info as well. It helps keep us able to get in touch with you. TTFN. TJW.

Robert Means Thompson Society T h e Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 2 3 April.

Society m e m b e r s are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade.

Further details can be found in " O n the H o r i z o n " of this issue.

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Pres: Kennon A. Artis e: Navy88@aol.com Sec'y: LT Kathleen Toomey Jabs, USNR 11307 NW 58 Terrace, Miami. FL 33178 p: 305^36-5376; e: KJABS@AOL.COM Hello to everyone and Happy New Year. I think we were all singing "1999" and other types of Purple Rain tunes during our Plebe Year so maybe, just maybe, now that it's time to make resolutions and your stUl feeling high on Navy after our tremendous Ten Year Reunion (more on that in a few paragraphs) and victory over Army (this is a guess at this point), maybe, you just might want to consider (how that's for a politicaUy correct non-offensive to either gender request) writing to Shipmate this year! We can always use the inputs and I know, just from glancing at some of the business cards that were being passed around, people are doing interesting things that others would want to hear about At the very least if you're not incUned to write, and cringe at the thought of your name appearing in bold in the August '88 column neatiy edited (not written, I don't change your words, oiUy make them grammaticaUy correct) by me, then please visit our Class Web Site and log in your email address. This will ultimately be the way so make Class annoimcements and pass news in a more timely fashion. Kennon has more on that later.

The first order of business is a difficult one.

It's never easy to make sense of death, and death at a young age is especiaUy past our understanding. Our Classmate. Christian Dobleman. died in late October after an arduous and courageous battie with an insidious form of cancer. He stayed quiet about his struggle and was home with his famUy when he passed away. Several Classmates flew to San Francisco to participate in his funeral. Sean Reid. Brian Rathjen. Brian Davis and Tom Victory were able to attend, as weU as some of Chris squadron mates from VQ1 in Guam. Chris' parents were reaUy moved at the show of Navy support. Sean has written a strong testimony to Chris, which wiU you find listed in the Last CaU section of this month's issue. Rat has set up. through the Alumtu Association, a memorial tmst that will give an award during June Week to the First Class boxer that embodies Chris" courage. Contributions can be made in Chris" memory to the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (for the Christian Dobleman Memorial), 247 King George Stt-eet, AnnapoUs MD 21402-5068. Your support and consideration is really appreciated.

It seems diat many of "88 have taken to heart the call to make a difference and to give something back and this is wimessed in many forms. Several of these efforts will be featured in the column this month and you are encouraged to contribute more of this type. It"s great to have a fomm where good news can be shared and perhaps the spark of inspiration passed onward.

The first focus will be on all of the volunteers who conttibuted to die success of die Ten Year Reunion. It tmly was a fantastic weekend and many of us are still recovering; in all senses. It was wonderful and a bit overwhelming to see so many people after so many years and to have so many different venues to do it in. Kennon Artis. of course deserves credit as our President, but he could not have done it without the support and assistance of so many odiers. From the moment we checked in on Friday (after die contt-acted

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Thanks again to everyone who helped out; I'm sure there are a few people we might have forgotten, but please know your efforts were appreciated. Thank you also to all the people who traveled from around the world to attend. It was a super turnout! I'm sure Franny O and Mr. Riordan were glad '88 was back.

The next news with accompanying photo is of Mike Monroe and his work on "The Mission."

Over the past year, Mike was struck with the sense of how one person really can "make a difference" in the world and he has vowed to do so. In June of 1999, Mike and three other service members will cross the U.S. from California to Washington, D.C. in 30 days. They will travel as a team, cycling 90 miles and mnning 10 miles per day. Mike has organized this effort for charity and the team's goal is to raise $100,000 for the Children's Hopes and Dreams Wish Fulfillment Foundation. Based in New Jersey, The Foundation fulfills the last wishes of terminally ill children between the ages of 4 and 17. This non-profit 501c charity also provides support to the families of these children through their respite home. In addition, the Foundation mns both care package and pen pal programs to further support these children.

10 year Reunion, L to R: Scott Davis, Joe Kersteins, Mike Lanterman and Grant Mager. The 28th Company Bread Bombers group declined to honor their commitment).

Classmates were standing by to help. Vernon Wallace coordinated the registration, Frank Snyder, T\icker Hite and Chad Watson were busy the whole weekend selUng the '88 gear, which is still available by mail. Thanks again for finding such a quality company and doing all the organizational work. Andre Stokes worked diligently to identify area hotels, while Michelle (Laurenzano) Boretti handled the logistics for Class seating at the game. Craig McCarter was the man in charge of the Friday reception, which was an incredible success (did anyone eat?).

Craig had some assistance at the registration table as well.

As mentioned above, the Class owes a great deal to IVIichael Coleman for all his work in developing the Class web page and tailoring it to meet our needs for the Reunion. Kennon adds: Michael continues to work hard to keep the web page up and mnning. Speaking of the web page, please stay close to it. Shortly, we will propose a strategic plan designed to involve the Class more in the affairs of and exert more influence in the Association and the Academy. Please do not take this to mean we will be raising money, although at some point fund raising may be an element of the sttategy to achieve our Class vi-

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sion. I am working with Michael Coleman to use the Class web site to both disseminate this strategic plan as well as gather your input. So, please stay close to the Class web site at: http:// www.scs.usna.navy.mil/~coleman/88/.

"The Team" for Children's Hopes and Dreams

Mike is requesting help from Classmates and/ or their corporations to support this endeavor.

The foundation relies on contributions from individuals, businesses, churches, schools and fund-raising activities. All contributions are taxdeductible and go directly toward the accomplishment of "The Mission." Please provide any contribution so that "The Mission" can achieve its goal and provide for the Hopes and Dreams of the terminally ill children. For more detailed information on the team, the Foundation, the route, and/or sponsor opportunities, please contact Mike Monroe at (703-845-9178 or hmiv@email.msn.com) or visit the web site at: www.the-mission.org. Donations can also be directly sent to; Vic Franklin, Children's Hopes and Dreams Foundation, 280 Rt 46, Dover, NJ 07801. On all donations, please specify "for The Mission charity event." As Mike has shown, one person tmly can make a difference. Good luck Mike, with both the fund-raising and the actual ride and mn.

Steve Gall would like to direct his volunteer efforts to the Class of '88 through the creation of an on-line photo archive. He explains, I must have spoken to about 100 of our Classmates at our Reunion about putting up an on-line photo album. I am going to be sending out a request for everyone to send me photos from NAPS, Plebe Summer, the four years, cruises, graduation, and people's careers so everyone can enjoy some of what each of us have experienced.

Kennon and I are in agreement on this project along with everyone I have spoken to. I just need emails to begin contacts. Hey, can you put that in the next Shipmate'! (hey, what a concept) That I am putting up a NAVY '88 photo album and everyone should contribute as many photos as they can. They can email me at: steveg速 efortress.com or snail mail: 92 Cardinal Lane, Charlestown, RI 02813. Let everyone know. I am sending notice to the Class, as soon as I get email addresses. If they don't hear from me it's because 1 don't have their email. Thanks.

Good luck, Steve. Please feel free to contact him before he sends out a mass email. Our database isn't that flexible yet, but at some point, we do hope to be able to send mass Class mailings. For now, the web site is the most direct way for news and Steve will post more information there. Right, Steve?

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interested you can contact: fritzb@apcorp.com.

He writes.

My company is looking for a "just-getting-outof-the-Navy" nuke submariner for a position in Norfolk doing combat systems support work. I am a Class of '71 submariner and have been working in industry for some time, and this position is a great one with a real nice small company. I posted the opportunity on the Alumni web site (check it out under "Acquisition Planning Corporation"; there are two and it's the one with the combat systems words).

On to actual letters. Had a chance to catch up with Sean Reid, people with accents and liberal political backgrounds have to stick together.

Sean writes.

My wife, Nori, is expecting #4 for us in Febmary. Two boys, Jake and Kevin (7 and 5) and one girl, Kelly (2). The next one is a girl as well.

Should keep me on my toes in about 14 years. I joined the VSI-induced exodus of 1995 and went back to school. I had gotten my MBA in Texas while I was a flight school instmctor in San Antonio and liked it so much I decided to continue on for my Ph.D. in finance. It has been great being back 'in the neighborhood" here in Rhode Island (at URI). I should finish my program this spring but I jumped the gun and started working this year as a prof at the University of New Haven in Connecticut. Hell of a commute from Rhode Island, but my boys are in a great Catholic school and we were reluctant to yank them out for what may prove to be a temporary gig.

The life of a professor isn't too bad: decent money, easy hours, and I get to look at 19-22 year old girls for the rest of my life. We'll see. Anyway, I was sorry I didn't make it to the Reunion and get to chat. Keep in touch, and if you make it back here to the promised land for X-mas with your parents or anything, drop us a line.

Good luck with the numbers, Sean.

Next, from Rob Carlisle; I guess with email, there's no excuse for not writing and updating my Classmates on my whereabouts. I believe the last time my name appeared in Shipmate was almost eight years ago.

My, what can happen in eight years! I'm happily married now, and Kim and I have three wonderful boys named Nathan, Joel, and Kyle. Gary Formet is their godfather and was co-located in Monterey with us when Nathan and Joel were bom. I'm now on the staff of Destroyer Squadron 31 in Pearl Harbor (along with Kyle Kliewer who is the Material Officer). I would be finishing up my tour as Ops on LEFTWICH, if the Navy didn't decide to decomm the ship in the middle of my tour. I can't complain too much though having just done a CARAT deployment witii CDS 31. Had some great liberty in Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia. In the spring, I'll be going back to the nuclear world and be the Reactor Training Assistant on NIMITZ while she is in overhaul in Newport News. This will be familiar ground since I spent two years there on ENTERPRISE for her overhaul. Take care and keep in touch.

Thanks Rob. A short note from Doc Church; Great News! I got the position at UNC Wilmington. May Kay and I are very excited and glad to share this blessing! I will teach two new courses during the Spring semester: COM-495 Media Ethics and COM-495 Communication and Crisis Management. I wonder if I'll have my students fill out academic study sheets, Congratulations, Doc, both on your new job and more importantly, your newlywed status.

From Paul D'Alessandro, one of the Chicago crowd: Can't remember how much we got to catch up at the Reunion so I will give you a quick synopsis. My wife, Jill, and I live in the Chicago area now. We were married at Annapolis in '84.1 left the Navy after eight-and-a-half years of flying A-6s and teaching NROTC at UCLA, both incredible assignments. Got a Masters in Computer Science at UCLA while I was there, then went 166

on to get an MBA from Michigan after I got out.

Now I am working for Diamond Technology Partners, a management consulting firm specializing in digital strategy. Love my work and the people.

Still sailing on the weekends when I get a chance, mostly on Lake Michigan. Chicago is a lot of fun.

Frank Carr and his wife, Theresa, live near us in Chicago. Frank and I went to B-School together at Michigan. Frank and Theresa now have two beautiful baby girls Hannah, 1.5 years and Jordyn, two months.

Thanks, Paul, and enjoy your jacket.

Kennon wanted me also to pass along that Rosalind Richmond had a baby boy, Gabriel, the night of the Friday reception and Howard Payton's wife, Felicia, had a baby girl. Sierra.

Congratulations.

Well, I'm out of space. Please send pictures and news from the Reunion and keep sending news for the column. Thanks again for all of the wonderful memories and for the generosity we've come to depend on from our Classmates.

Best wishes for a wonderful winter. KTJ "88 T h e C l a s s of U S N A "

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Well, after much careful thought...and a desire to get some new blood in the '89 Shipmate column, I'm writing my last column. I have tmly enjoyed the past couple of years as your Corresponding Secretary, and I look forward to continuing to assist the Class in whatever way I can.

Your new Shipmate colunmist will be Dwight Neeley, a Marine aviator and "plugged in"

Classmate. As a member of the Blue Angels support team, flying Fat Albert, Dwight travels the world seeking out Classmates and gathering input for Shipmate. This talent makes him an automatic selection for the Shipmate correspondent billet. Dwight is very excited to be taking on this new endeavor and I hope you will all join me in welcoming him as your new Shipmate columnist. Now on to the news; The first note comes to us from Jim Clautice.

Jimmy's got some big news and plenty of info on the Army/Navy classic; I would like to start by shocking some people who thought I was a bachelor for life. Yes, I made the plunge and asked Abby Earman to be my beautiful bride. And, believe it or not, she said yes\ We are hoping to get hitched sometime next summer.

Now, here is some news from the Army/Navy game. Can you say shorts and Tevas at an Army/ Navy game? Well, this year it was the fashion of choice with the 75 degree sunny weather. I drove up with John Guandolo, John Tregoning, Damon Woo, and the new Navy fan, Abby.

Guando is staying busy catching bad guys in DC. Tree is flying for United out of Chicago. Damon is finishing his MBA at Darden, UVA. Ingar couldn't make it so I had the mighty blimp and it was flying proudly with ' 89 flag in tow. Everyone said they could see it as they drove in from 1-95.

I'll do my best to remember everyone, but here are a few of the people that made it by. Dave Shalekasvelli (and his wife, Tracy?) is at the Pentagon. Ken Blalock drove up from Alabama.

Chris Mocris, Chris Fatharee, Rich Hulit (New Jersey, two kids, using MBA), Jeff Garigliano (Manhattan, joumalist), Chris Carlson (Maryland, Alex Brown-MBA), Jim Bell (Minneapolis, using his MBA), Jim Ronka (PG school, recently married), Casie Jammison's husband, Kevin, (Last year she sent her father, but she's never made it), Tim Hofacre (San Francisco, high-tech sales), Chip McDonald (Maryland, flying for Delta), Brent Samuels (sales), Denise Shorey (Pentagon, PAO), Rob Cassidy (New York), and many more.

I know there was a ton of other people, but my mind is in a spin doing wedding plans. Take Care!

Next up, is a letter (with pictures, no less) from Joe Parks. Joe is stationed in the UK and probably wouldn't mind an email or two from folks back here in the States;

Joker Jenkins gets married amid Blue Angels fly over: Scott Baroun, Dan Smalley, Al Peppuse, Lydia Jenkins Joker Jenkins, John Eckardt, Harold Comwall, Keith Brzozdowsky; Taking a knee, Ray Art and Joe Parks

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Enclosed is a '89 group photo from Joker Jenkins' wedding. He married tiie former Lydia Ronneberg on 10 October this year. The wedding took place in San Francisco at the Fort Mason Officer's Club, overiooking Alcatiaz, which was very fitting for a wedding. It was Fleet Week at tiietime,and we had a great show from the Blue Angels (thanks Dwight). Classmates in attendance included Ray Art. Scott Baroun. Keith Brzozowsky. Harold Cornwall. John Eckardt, and Dan Smalley. Al Perpuse (89-1) was the best man.

Ray is currentiy working as the Comms Officer for ComCruDesGru-5. Since the KITTY HAWK bailed town, he got so bored that he vol-

Dallas to Annapolis for the Navy/SMU game. All grandparents are reportedly still glowing with pride, as are we, needless to say.

unteered to VPLO on CARL VINCENT for a few

months. He and his wife, Sam, have been married for five years and have a three year old boy, Loren.

Scott is living in Allentown, PA, with his wife, Jennifet and two-year-old son, Benjamin. He is employed as a financial analyst at Air Products and Chemicals Inc. Keith left the Navy in July 1997 after serving three years ashore on ComSubPac staff in Pearl Harbor and completing an MBA at the University of Hawaii at the same time. Since August 1997, he"s been working as a Product Marketing Engineer for Applied Materials in my old stomping grounds of Santa Clara. CA. John is tiie CSO on tiie MCCLUSKY (FFG 41) out of San Diego. He says that Chris Bames is onboard with him as Cheng (Chris' fifth deployment).

Dan is out of the Navy and Uving in San Francisco. I have e-mail addresses for everyone mentioned. If anyone wants them, email me at: cj@parksO.demon.co.uk.

Thanks Joe, for the great photos and news on Joker's wedding. Look forward to seeing you at one of Karin Klose's wine tasting parties when you get back to the States!

Received a great note (including a "note within the note") and picture from Milt Songy.

Sounds Uke all is well with the growing Songy clan: Madeleine "Maddie" Josephine Songy was bom on 12 October 1998, at 8:51 p.m., weighing in at 7 lbs., 8 oz., and measuring 20 inches long.

Lisa and I are doing well, although Lisa is a "bit" more sore than I am! Maddie has blue eyes and dark brown hair, almost black, and mostly resembles Lisa (thank God). Maddie, however, does have my hair and sleep habits. We've already road-tripped to Houston and flew from

Maddie Songy bom to Mill and Lisa 10/12/98 While in Annapolis, we ran into a number of folks, including Paul Riegert. Sonnofagun married my sister, Aimee! But, that's ancient history. What's not, is that they're expecting #4!

Emma (6), Paul Joseph (4), and Abby (2) are all beautiful and growing like weeds. Also saw Mike Breslauer, his wife Karen, and their two: Todd (3) and massive Andrew (7). (Navy football better start recmiting him now\) The interesting thing about we couples, is that Paul, Mike and I, all Classmates, of course, married SMU Alpha Delta Pi sorority sisters. Needless to say, the game was not amusing. But, with a wager of a kiss-per-point, no one really lost.

FeeUng the underdog, the women loaded the stands with other SMU sorority sisters. Some are still single! For more information please call...

At the gater, we saw Ingar Grev doing what Ingar does really well! Andy Caufield was there, as well, recently thawed back stateside from his stint in Iceland. A few others were there for a few minutes, but since I got there at the end...hey, guys, at the ten year Reunion, please remember nametagsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;big ones.

From Jon "Hadji" Sablan to Milt Songy; Greetings and salutations, stranger! Melissa and I just want to say congratulations'. I hope she looks like Lisa (ha ha). I'm still out at Pendleton and flying Hueys. Melissa is teaching third grade full-time and is with her second class.

She's having a good time. Jim Melone stopped by a couple of months ago. He's working with SpaWar. I've also been in touch with Frank

Gutierrez. He's in medical school and the Navy's paying for it. Other than Tom Fletcher's message to the '89 bulletin board, 1 haven't heard from anybody else lately.

And, back to Milt: Vince Scott is nearing the end of his stint as a cripple in England. Lisa and I got to see him and his family (four in all next February?). The only bad thing about our trip, was Lisa's being pregnant around the bazillions of brew-pubs littering the countryside.

A crew of us are getting together for the Army/ Navy game here in North Dallas. Among us will be Ed Drew, Tony Newpower, Margaret Rayburn, Randy Ivener and numerous others I'm not sure I've met. We'll be sure to take pictures and swap info. To other '89ers in North Texas, let us know where you are! The larger North Texas USNA Alumni group is great, too.

Super network. My number is: 214-340-5808; msongy@flash.net, for more info.

Thanks! Peace, Love and Crawfish, Milt Songy (www.smu.edu/~msongy).

Since this column is my last, it also should include a "first." 1 recently received the following email from Mark Powers '86, (4th Company). Mark wrote to update the Class on his brother, Scott Powers '89 (from 7th Heaven).

It's not often we're so honored to have input from "those who went before us." Thanks Mark!

I just wanted to give you a brief update on my brother, since he is far too humble to speak well of himself. Your Classmate, Scott Powers, completed his J.D., MBA at the University of Tennessee this past May. Last month (early October), we leamed that he passed the Bar (first time) and is now practicing Law in Kingsport, TN. at the law firm of Hunter, Smith and Davis.

His wonderful wife, Missy, and two twin boys, Nicholas and Christopher, as well as the rest of the Powers Clan (his big brother included), are all very proud of him and wanted his USNA family to know of his success. Those who would like to drop him a message, can do so at: spowers @ hsdlaw.com.

One final announcement to make before I turn the show over to Dwight. I'd like to announce the birth of a child to a Classmate who has been a kind friend over the past couple of years.

Whether it was sending input to Shipmate, keeping the '89 listserve on track or just listening to my whining about the need for Class unity, Gerry Schaefer has been up to the task.

Gerry's wife gave birth to Grant Corbet Schaefer on 5 October 1998. He weighed in at a strapping 9 lbs 4 oz and 19.5 inches. Gerry welcomes anyone in the Puget Sound area to come by and challenge him to a drinking contest.. .1 mean to stop by for a beer!

As I prepare to sign off as Shipmate columnist, I'd like to say a special thanks to Jim Clautice and Ingar Grev for their help over the past couple of years. They are two tremendous people who constantiy give of themselves to the Class.

Ingar single-handedly takes on the purchase of the '89 blimp(s) and sees to it they are flown at all home games and Army/Navy. Jim Clautice organizes the Army/Navy tailgater and shows up with the blimp, beer and food. And, Jim Clautice has attended several funerals at ArUngton for fallen Classmates. BZ to both of these guys!

They are just two examples (of many) of the kind of Classmates we should appreciate for their self-sacrificing work for the Class. Keep it up, guys! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;J.T. O'Farrell

Classmates and friends gather for Joker Jenkins' wedding

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David Schuster, Tom Dames '65. Kim McNealy, Jay Green '64. Rob Johnson, and GU Niedenthal taUgate at the Navy/ Air Force Game

Alright...Uck the nacho cheese off your fingers, put down the beer, tum off the Super Bowl (I"U go out on a limb here in November and predict it"ll be the New York Jets vs. Atianta Falcons), and get ready for some real entertainment. And, when you"re done reading this, get your fantail off that LazyBoy and write me a note!

To start off, we receive word that Toby de Mier will be getting married in Veracruz.

Mexico. Toby"s currently working in Veracruz in die Navy PEP (witii Hemz Lenz?). Toby wiU be married on 9 January, though we have no further detaUs. We'll just hope for pictures later.

Congramlations!

I received a solid letter from Chris Hale (chale@andrew.cmu.edu), who gives an update from the Three Rivers area. Chris has been working for Navy Recmiting in Pittsburgh since leaving VP-5 in Febmary of '97, all the while enjoying Steelers tailgaters, goff outings, and a Uttie bit of school on the side. Also recmiting in the Pittsburgh area, is Tony Bruce, while Jack CoUetti (john5Wandrew.cmu.edu), is a supply officer in town. Tony will leave for a SWO department head tour this spring; Jack and Chris are working on their MBAs at Camegie Mellon University, along with Alden Mills and John Pereira.

Others in the Pittsbiugb area include Mike EUers, who is currentiy working as a supply officer at a command in Monroeville. Mike wiU complete grad school at Pitt and is recentiy engaged (congratulations!). Chris also mentions several other USNA grads, including Roger Guseman '83 at NRD Pittsburgh; Keith Custer '92, Andy Schmidt '92, and Matt Pham '92 all NROTC instmctors at CMU; and Virg Palumbo '92 at the USMC recmiting unit.

Chris enclosed a great picture of some of the faces named, and also puts in a pitch for www.jmo.net, a website he's working on with Jack and Greg WiUiams.. .take a gander!

While we're doing letters, I also have one here from GU Niedenthal, who got together with Kim McNealy, Rob Johnson, and a few other old-timers this past fall in Colorado for the Navy/Air Force game. As GU says, even if Air Force won on the score board, the Navy fans had more fun.

Gil reports that Kim is working as an instmctor at the Submarine Training FaciUty in San Diego, with plans to leave the Navy in Summer '99. And, hold the presses...will be getting married to Ms. Leesa Udy shortiy thereafter...U'OH! Rob and Gil have already made the jump (to both civilian life and to marriage). Rob is a district sales manager with Nalco, Uving in Colorado Springs with his wife.

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Christian and Kyle, and a third on the way! Lots of good news to warrant the cigars and beers in the enclosed photo. Congratulations all, and thanks for the letter, Gil! Here's word from another fellow Mech-E major, Rob Dunn, who says that he and Valerie have shoved off from ScratCom in Nebrstska, and wiU be headed for Submarine Department Head School in Groton. Following his traiiung, Rob wiU fill the job as Engineer on CoNNECnctrr.

They couldn't have picked a better guy for the job (even if Rob did get away with only doing half a JO tour our here in Bangor on GEORGIA...I'm still researching, did he even quaUfy EOOW?)! Congramlations. Rob. Here's a voice we haven't heard for a whUe. Tina (Glaser) Cox made the fateful mistake of marrying a woop. which is probably why she never sent us any letters before now. Or. at least they never reached us. Since her hubby probably can't operate a computer, I guess she"s found she can send email without his interference. Here's life according to Tina: Well, I guess it"s about time I wrote in with some news. Tm currentiy living in Cleveland, OH. I hate to admit it, but I married a West Point grad, Craig Cox, USMA "85. We"re botii civilians now. 1 work at NASA as a satelUte communications engineer We have two daughters, Victoria (4 1/2) and Aubrey (2), and just a month ago I gave birth to twin boys, Joshua and Hunter I feel obligated to include their birth weights, 7 lb 12 oz and 7 lb 4 oz. so that I'm justified in saying that this last pregnancy was worse than Plebe Summer!

I'll probably be leaving NASA shortly when my husband starts the FBI academy and we are Q-ansferred to a new location upon his completion. With four kids under five years old, I'll be doing the stay-at-home mom thing for a couple years.

Samantha Green came to visit me last Christmas on her way to an admin job in Bahrain. She is still there and doing OK. although she says she can no longer imagine life without air conditioning. Soon she should be mnning into John Spencer, who is joining his new submarine over there. John had just finished up a teaching rotation at Nuke School and Samantiia headed to Bahrain after finishing her degree at Monterey.

Jack CoUetti. Mike Eiler;.. Keith Custer '92. Brad Snyder '92. Chris Hale, and Tony Bmce in Pittsburgh

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I keep in touch with a couple former Classmates, also. Mike Guthrie is single and working for Oracle in Boston. Kurt Heine got married about a year ago. He had been working for Samuel Adams Brewing Company in Virginia, but is now working for a medical equipment company in Chicago.

Well, it's not much news, but at least your mailbag won't be collecting only dust this montii.

Wow, that's a family! We wish you all the best with your five kids, the four little ones, and the woop. Hopefully, your husband is already toilettrained and can dress himself! Honestiy, congratulations on your blessing with the twins and we wish you both all the best. Can you send a picture?

My assistant editor and chief contributot Rob Gaucher, gave me yet another download this month. Rob's been on the ball, and even included some pictures for the USMA grads who nught be reading; r ve enclosed a picture of Pete Yoimg, his wife, CeeCee, along with Renea and myself, on our Europe trip this summer Pete was over in Naples coordinating Midshipman cmises and when he was finished, the four of us ttaveled around Europe for the next three weeks. Our stops included Rome, Venice, and Verona in Italy. Munich, Bavaria, Rothenburg. and Ramstein in Germany, Salzburg in Austria, Zermatt and Bem-Oberland in Switzerland, as well as Amsterdam, Bmssels, and Paris. We had a great time and highly recommend the trip to anyone who is thinking about 2oin2 over.

Rob and Renea Gaucher with Pete and CeeCee Young in the Swiss Alps

On to other news...Renea and I are still in Orlando until January, but then head off to Groton, CT, for SOAC. Ultimately I'll end up in Norfolk as Weapons Officer on MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL.

Other '9lers in my SOAC class include John "Juice" Newton, Tony Lott, and Pete Young.

Juice is heading to Norfolk as Engineer on MONTPELiER, while Pete and Tony join the part-time Navy and head to Boomers in King's Bay, GA. Pete will be Weapons Officer on MAINE and Tony will be Engineer on TENNESSEE (I think). JT Earl is sticking around Orlando until March, then will head to SOAC. Last I heard from Larry Legree, he and Dave Guluzian will both be at SWOS in Newport around February. Larry is in North Carolina as a recruiter, and Dave is out in San Diego finishing his master's. Jason Kutsurelis is out in Monterey and finished his master's degree this fall. I talked to John Spencer a few weeks ago and he was heading to Austtalia to meet up with JEFFERSON CITY where he will take over as Navigator. Diego Hernadez and his wife, Lisa, bought a house in Mystic, CT, where Diego is going to be engineer on TOLEDO. He just finished serving as Navigator on TREPANG. Kenn Bruley is still doing well at UGA Law School, we're hoping to see him if UGA ends up in the Citms or Outback Bowl. JT Anderson was deployed over the summer, but should be out in Fallon, NV, as a Top Gun insttuctor by now. Joining JT out in Fallon, is Art Delacruz. I saw him at a bar in Virginia Beach this summer and he seemed to be enjoying himself out there. Matt "Bug" Lattig is still working at the U.S. Patent Office, but hopes to sign on with a law firm in the DC area while he finishes his law degree. He and Heather are doing great, but Matt is lamenting the Redskins' woeful season. Jim (Rimrodt) Houston is finishing up SOAC and will report to CONNECTICUT as Navigator soon. He will join Wes Schlauder who is already there as Weapons Officer. Jim, Pete Young, and I will all meet at the Army/Navy game this December. That's it for now, take it easy, and Beat Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gooch.

Hey, with Houston, Schlauder, and Dunn all converging on CONNECTICUT, it sounds like a ' 9 1 strong wardroom. Rob also sends a picture of USNA grads closing down NNPTC (Nuc School) in Orlando. Thanks, Rob. Good luck, and drop us a note when you get to Norfolk!

Finally, I have one more picture...this one from an outside source (thanks, Seiko Okano '94). Pictured is Keith Ruegger, along with EUen Roberts '86. Keith is in the Information Technology Management course in Monterey.

Lto R: LT Rob Gaucher '91, LT J.T. Eari '91, CDR John Betala '81, CAPT Bill Hicks '75, LT Chuck Taylor '92, LT Glenn Porterfield '92, LT Chad Snyder '93. Not Pictured: LT Conrad Orloff '92 and LT Roland Klein '92

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Keith Ruegger and Ellen Roberts '86, in Monterey That's all I have to pass on this month. Thanks for the letters and emails. Training starts in five minutes, not that I'm using Navy time or facilities to write this article. Oh well, it's shore duty...JD

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President: LT Scott Hottenstein, USN Corresponding Sec'y; LT Sean Gillespie, USN 102 Moran Circle Monterey CA 93940-4817 e; Chez_GiUespie@msn.com Class Website; http ;//members. aol.com/brettmaj or/92/ 92index.htm Hi again, everybody. Strange telling everyone Happy New Year when I'm writing this Thanksgiving weekend. Weird business, publishing. Don't know if I'd want to do it for real. Well, lots to tell, so I'll get down to business.

Ron Poe checked in. He and wife. Penny, are currently working in Tokyo. He went on terminal leave in December 1997 after "26 fun-filled months in Nashville" on recruiting duty.

Currently working for a head-hunting firm specializing in information technology, finding primarily Japanese employees for foreign (primarily American) companies operating in Tokyo. Ron reports business is going well and he and Penny are going out regularly and sampling the "myriad of intemational food choices available in Tokyo." In short, "having a blast."

About his only other activity outside work, Ron reports, is walking his dog. Says it gives him a chance to practice his self-described "dismal" Japanese (answering questions about the dog, e.g. What's his name, how old is he, is it a boy or girl, etc.). Since he's the only foreigner in the neighborhood, it has gotten him out to interact with the neighborhood more, so now they don't look at him quite so strangely any more.

Otherwise, he says, life is fairly serene, except when he continues his efforts to leam how to roUerblade. The big problem is that all the land around his house slopes toward the river, and he isn't so good at stopping yet. The excitement appears to have filled the void left when he stopped skydiving, at least most of the time, and when it doesn't, he has his motorcycle. He did mention thinking about increasing his life insurance policy. (Penny might appreciate that.)

If anyone is planning on coming to the Tokyo area (Yokosuka, Atsugi, Fuji, even Iwakuni), Ron said to please drop an email at poe@atj.cojp or call his home in Tokyo at (03) 5301-5878 (from within Japan, otherwise he recommended using the operator). The only other news Ron provided was that Keith

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Kitagawa is currentiy getting his MBA at UCLA. Cal Foster checked in again, briefly. "Briefly" was all time permitted. Nicole was out of town this past weekend at her ten-year high school class reunion, leaving Cal with the four kids. Not to worry, she didn't leave him unsupervised. His/ her parents were in town to help, especially with the triplets. David, the oldest, seems to have adjusted well. In fact, Cal states, the "in-aminute" syndrome has been fairly well avoided so far. I suspect that if it hasn't set in by now, it's not likely to do so any time soon.

Next up is Scott O'Donnell. He checked in for the first time since graduation with some great news. His wife. Dawn, gave birth to their second child, Shae, 19 August. (Older brother, Jake, actuaUy passed the news, through Scott's email address.) The O'Donnell clan is currently located in Downingtown, PA, where Scott works as a Black Belt for GE Capital with lacrosse teammates Bob Miller '91 and Dave Ellison '91. Scott also reported on Kathy and Steve Newlund's wedding in Shreveport, LA. Apparently it was quite a weekend, especially when Steve gave the wedding party bowling shirts before they all hit the town. The "Takin' Care of Business" bowling team of Gardner Smith, Dean Mariano, JT Johnson, Shelby Mounts, and Scott gave many high fives as they "tore through Shreveport." Scott can be reached at scott.o'donnell@gecapital.com.

Will Graves logged in long enough to provide updates on many of our Classmates enrolled in business schools hither and thither. Will has started at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he says there are eight other USNA grads in his class, all from various classes ('84-'93). All are enjoying being fulltime students and catching up on the true collegiate experience they missed at Navy. Mike Lane is finishing up his second year at Kellogg, Northwestem's B-School program, and Tim Kelley is in his second year at Case Western's BSchool in Cleveland. Will can be reached at william.gravesOO@wharton.upenn.edu.

Carl Nease wrote very briefly, just long enough to report that we have four Classmates enrolled at Darden Business School at UVA. Geoff Broderick and Paul Creighton are each in their second year, and Carl Stevens and Bill Stevens are in the "boot camp" first year. Carl says that, even though the school dropped from fifth to llth in recent rankings, the four are sure that the numbers will come back up due to the infusion of '92 talent. Carl can be reached at NeaseCOO@darden.gbus.virginia.edu.

Scott Hottenstein also wrote. Said the tailgater at Homecoming was a blast and that we had a great showing. Special thanks to Jay Rudkin who volunteered above the call of duty to help Scott transport all the tailgater stuff in his tmck (instead of Scott's Plymouth Breeze). Scott reports that most everyone had fun, and that he had too much fun. Among those who dropped by: Scott/Laura Hottenstein, Christie/Matt (Niebuhr) Munnelly, David/Patty Lillefloren, Jon Tarzon, Mara Motherway, Jen Lasswell, Acie Slade, Alan Moore, Tim Fleckler, Scott/Deb Miller, Jen Traum, Parrish Boulware, Sam/Kathy/ Scott Snow, Garrett Campbell '95, Scott Heisler, Joe Johnson, Don/Amy (Semeraro) Donegan, Jay/Kathy Rudkin, Mike Davis, Perry Cameron, Dennis Dias, Andy Lomay, Kristi/Mike (Keffer) Smith, Paul Ewing, Bob Osvold, John Theissan, Neil Keegan '94, Dave Dormody '94, Jason Hedberg '94, Michael Hocker, Dirk Cooper, Jason Morris, Scott Keifer, Joe McMuUin, Jay Antonelli, Jim Michael, Lyn/Trygve (Yatko) Hammer, Rob/Meg (Mullen) Schult, Robert 170

Kennedy, Scott Wright, Dan Dunaway, Todd Severance, Randy Roberge, Kristi (Watt) Hendricks, Michael Schoffman, Dave O'ConneU, Michael Greene. Scott can be reached at hottenst@ novell.nadn.navy.mil.

Glenn Forbes has re-established contact after six-plus years. His fleet tour was with VAQ-140 in WHIDBEY ISLAND, where he served with Chris Middleton and Jeff Nowak for three years.

Glenn was TAD to the CAOC in VICENZA, Italy for five months during our five-year reunion. He got back to the states in December of '97 and then transferted to China Lake, CA, in March of this year. Currentiy, he'stiieFlag Aide for RADM Rand Fisher, Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division and the only '92 grad at China Lake but JR Williams is due in about now. He reports that the flying at China Lake is really good, and he has found time to be an assistant football coach at the local high school.

Glenn can be reached at gforbes@gte.net.

Last up is Alex Ellermann. Alex says the photo of George Philopolous in one of the recent issues prompted him to write, so starting next month, I'll be posting George's picture in every issue (from which everyone else who hasn't written yet will hopefully draw inspiration). Alex is flying with HS-8 in San Diego, with Rich Bassi and a swarm of '93 guys. Rich is the QAO and is looking at orders to the VTs for his next stop.

Alex is trying to extend at HS-8. He's currently the Av/Arm Divo and will rotate to Aircrew Divo/ Flight O next month. He expects to be in San Diego until Febmary 2000, at which time he says he'll "absolutely, positively have to figure out what to do next." Wife, Vanessa, recently finished law school and is putting out resumes. No children yet, but they do have a giant, 110-lb Alaskan Malamute named Mr. Bond, who keeps them on their toes. Duane Boren is still flying Tomcats in Oceana, and he and his wife Maria have purchased a home in Virginia Beach. Alex can be reached at Ellermann.AW@hs8.nasni. navy.mil.

Thanks to everyone who has written. Best of luck to Ron Poe at leaming to stop, and special congratulations to Scott and Dawn on Shae's birth! We'll chat again next month.

FW&FS, Sean

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Pres; LT Matt Arny, USN Sec'y; Evang. Vinny Smith, Ph.D. VP/Treas; LT Matt Arnold, USN 4B Perry Circle, Annapolis, MD 21402 w: 410-293-5606; e: marnold@nadn.navy.mU Greetings from Annapolis! First and foremost, many thanks to all of you who were able to get in for the five-year Reunion. It was great to see everyone and I think it's safe to say that a good time was had by all. Congratulations to Damian Blossey and Kevin Hanson, the lucky winners of the raffle. Damian won the Naval Academy desk lamp and Kevin won the chair.

Many, many thanks to Wayne Grasdock, Efren Mojica, John Leskovich, Rob Goodson and Mike Boone for all their help in putting everything together. The assistance is greatiy appreciated by all of our Classmates that were able to attend. Finally, we would like to extend a special thanks to the families of our Classmates who have passed away who were able to join us for the memorial service on Sunday. We were grateful that you could be a part of our first Reunion. Your loved ones, our Classmates, wiU live on in our hearts forever.

The Class of '93 memorabilia was definitely a hit. So much of a hit, in fact, that we logged a

back order with the supplier that caused a delay in some people receiving their orders. If you were one of these folks, we appreciate your patience and understanding and hope you are enjoying your gear. There are some items left over in specific sizes, and they will be listed on the web page as long as supplies last. Check it out at: www.usna93.com.

Another round of thanks goes to Andre Stephano (andre.stephano@bbh.com) for coordinating our Class Army/Navy tailgater and post-game party in Philadelphia. Once again, it was great to see so many Classmates. Dre' is living and working in his native Philly in the world of finance. He is an officer in the mergers and acquisitions and corporate banking group for Brown Brothers, Harriman and Company and can be reached at 215-864-1858. Also, thanks to tailgate gum, John Leskovich, for being the first one in the parking lot at 8:30 a.m. with the Class of '93 blimp flying high and cold beer flowing low.

The next opportunity to get together with Classmates, and root Navy on to victory, is the Army/Navy Basketball game on 7 Febmary at 1:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. We have a block of 50 seats reserved together for the Class of '93 at the Navy Ticket Office. To get yours call 1-800US4-NAVY and ask for the Class of '93 section.

For those who cannot make it, the game will be carried by CBS. Be sure to check the web page for pre-game and/or post-game festivities.

Finally, we will soon nail down a weekend in late March or early April, to hold a Class meeting. Spring social and maybe even a LAX game. Issues of discussion for the Class meeting will include elections, committee formations, a Class plan, by-laws, etc. Drafts of each of these will be posted on the web page some time in January for review by the Class prior to the meeting. Please submit any and all comments, suggestions and ideas to the Class officers via email so they can be addressed at the meeting.

Final dates and details about the spring weekend will be posted on the web page soon, so be sure to check it periodically.

OK, on with the Classmate updates. Denny Hall is living in Durant with his wife, Bridgette, and their two small girls, Brittany (2) and Whittney, (3 months). He is the Senior Loan Officer at Countrywide in Durant.

From Jason WarteU: I haven't really kept in touch with anyone since graduation and I don't really ever see anyone eiflier. So, I'm sending this to all the 22nd Company guys that were listed on the usna93.com page. If you feel so inclined, send me a message back and I'll make a better effort of keeping contact with people. To catch you up on things on this front, I went to Georgia Tech right after graduation and finished my MS in nuclear engineering, then I went through the nuclear pipeline and met my wife. Tammy, in Charleston at prototype. We have been married for two years now, no kids yet. We're 'DINK' (Dual Income No Kids). I then went to TUNNY (SSN 682) in Hawaii on which I did a WestPac, she was decommissioned, so I transferred to HAWKBILL (SSN 666) and I just got back from SCICEX '98. Well hope to hear from y'all and if you have anyone else's addresses that are not on the usna93.com page, I would appreciate it if you would forward them.

Thanks, Jason. Next up from Groton, CT, is Scott Overbeck; Greetings all! I have been currently stationed in Groton, CT, as an instmctor at Naval Submarine School for the past year. Prior to this duty, I served onboard CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI for 35

months with Steve Potochniak, who is also currently at SubScol. Another '93er at SubScol is Steve Maier. He married the former Heather

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Bennett on 19 September 1998. Other USNA graduates at SubScol include George KoUar, Ramberto Torruella '92, Brian Davies '91, David Ruth '91, and Rodney Ruff '91. I have some more personal news: Catiierine and I had our first child, Vivian Marie, on 10 September 1998. Everyone here is doing fine and is overjoyed.

Thanks, Scott, and congratulations on the new family addition. Next up from the ever-growing civilian ranks is Stefan Brunnschweiler. He writes; Hi all, thought it was time for me make a contribution in light of our five-year Reunion. It's quite amazing how fast time has flown by and I wish 1 could be back in Annapolis for the big event.

I ended my USMC career this past 1 June, (on our first wedding anniversary) and Linda and I moved up to the Bay Area. For a change, Linda was driving the ttain, since she was to start her pediatrics residency at Oakland Children's Hospital. Despite hergraeling schedule, we've so far managed to enjoy many of San Francisco's outdoor and culwral activities.

Three days after my last day in the Corps, I started work as team leader at HomeShark, Inc., an internet mortgage broker, and the website is at (www.homeshark.com). HomeShark is a venture backed start-up company with big plans for reshaping the traditional mortgage industry. The company was founded by Ned Hoyt, a West Point grad who happened to be a woop exchange our Plebe Year. Needless to say, I'm already scratching my head for a good prank come Army/Navy game time! The energy and commitment of everyone at HomeShark is astounding and for the first time in my life I can truly say I love what I do for a living.

Only one other close friend, Doug Constant, has so far left the service. Doug plans to go to medical school in the fall of '99 which is also whentimehe intends totiethe knot with his longtime sweetiieart. Wayne Mihailov is planning his deparmre in spring '99; I'm hoping he'll take a job up here in the Bay Area. Rob Brodie and his wife, MicheUe, recently celebrated the birth of their daughter, Nicole. They relocated to Monterey about a month ago so Rob could attend PG school. I fully expect Rob to be a lifer.

Garrett Artz and Tex KeUy, both got married late this spring and, unfortunately, both are spending the first months of their marriage on float.

That's all from me for now. God bless all of you and happy fifth anniversary!

Thanks, Stefan, and good to hear from you.

John Killacky (25th Company) is also out and writes from Illinois: Just a quick update from Central Illinois. I departed Mayport, FL, and GETTYSBURG (CG-64)

in July and entered civilian life as a law student at the University of Illinois (class of '01). My wife, JuUe, and I settled in Decatur, IL, with our two-year-old son, Justin, and dog, Bamey. Julie works as director of a Kindercare daycare center and is wonderfully supportive while I am earning my law degree. We miss being near the water, worsened by the sound of com mstling, which is a lot Uke surf. However, the curtent performance of the mini football team makes me feel right at home (unfortunately, the Illini have no rivahy like Army, where a win can write off the whole season.) If anyone finds themselves between coasts on 1-70 or 1-80, drop me a line at: killacky@law.uiuc.edu. We always have an extra room. (For any prior Illinois residents, the Illinois Veterans Grant guarantees 120 credit hours of free education, if you retum to the state within six months of discharge. What a deal!)

Thanks, John. Keep us posted on school. Yet another new civilian, Mike Greene, writes in from New York: I was previously stationed in Garden City, Long Island, as an information systems management officer in the Recmiting District. Currentiy, I am working for Sobering Plough as a production supervisor in New Jersey. While in the Ma-

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rines, I receive my MBA from Boston University, and I am working on my law degree that I will receive in 1999.1 am also planning a run for public office next year to "assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and govemment."

Jason Jack is stationed down in Texas as an NROTC instructor and loving it. He just purchased a new home. Phillip Paschel is residing in Alabama as a recruiter with his wife, Vernedetta.

Anyway, if anyone comes to New York, they can give me a ring at; 914-356-7555.

Thanks, Mike. Good luck on the campaign frail. Next up is Eric Bruns: I haven't kept in touch with too many Classmates, but here's the update I can give: I was released from active duty last year as a conscientious objector and now find myself working at the same silicon valley company as Cindy Schowe. Cameron Coates is chipping away at his PhD at Georgia Tech and his wife should be delivering a child any day now. I ran into the Dudleys in Rota, Spain, this summer while in France on business and visiting Chris Linder '94 at NavEurMetOcCen. I also went back to Pensacola, FL, last month for the annual Fort-toFort swim and met up with Jeff Sexton '95, Sean Kelliher and his girlfriend. Sean is stationed at the Navy Annex in Arlington and expects to become a civilian in another six months (or so has told me for the last three years... He may become a SEAL yet!) Marcus Greenspan is still living in Corpus Christi, several hours from his wife in Houston, but should also be joining the civilian sector soon. I hope all is well.

Thanks, Eric, and good luck. Next we have one of our lucky raffle winners, Kevin Hanson (hanso51@ibm.net): First, it was great to see everyone who was able to make it, especially the fellas from Fifth Company. Secondly, an update on my future plans. After two years my time as Navigator on Ross (DDG-71) is coming to an end. Being part of a commissioning crew has been an outstanding experience. In fact, it sttongly influenced my decision to accept follow-on orders to Monterey and continue my career. My wife, Jennifer, and I are heading to Monterey in December where I will begin my study in National Security Affairs.

After almost five years of sea duty, we look forward to spending a bit more time on land, much of which I plan to be on the golf course.

Thanks, Kevin, and enjoy the well-deserved time in Monterey. Joe Dorrian is next up; Hello from sunny Cincinnati. I left the Navy in July and am working for GE Aircraft Engines in Cincinnati. I was married in San Diego on 10 October to Rebecca dosSantos of San Diego. In attendance were Jon Shields (the best man), Reza Pourraghabagher, Glenn Weidner, Lou Yepez, Chris Sumner and Joe Deleon '87. The wedding was wonderful and the reception was an all day/evening affair at Balboa Park in San Diego. Jon Shields received his MBA from UPenn Wharton and is working for Deloitte & Touche in Boston. Chris Sumner works for Honeywell Aircraft in Phoenix. Lou Yepez is on the board at Propulsion Examining Board in San Diego. Reza is living in Houston and Glenn Weidner is attending Post Grad School in Monterey. We spent two weeks in France and Italy on our honeymoon. I want to thank my friends in attendance and wish all of '93 success with whichever career path they choose. Tell Monte Ten Kley to write me: 3578 Michigan Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208; 513-243-8895.

Thanks, Joe, and congrats on the wedding.

Next from Japan is Mike Mollohan; Hey there '93,1 am writing from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. I have been here for the last four years, and have two to go. I am stationed here with my wife and USNA sweetheart for four years. Cam, and son of 18 months, Michael Jr. I spent two years with the station H&HS, and the last two years with Marine Aircraft Group

12.1 am currently serving as the supply officer, assistant logistics officer and the PSD-12 executive officer, and exercise planner for the group on deployments to S. Korea, Northern Japan, Thailand, Australia, Guam, Okinawa and Alaska to mention the biggies. I have seen several of the Class start to rotate through on the aviation side of the house. Rick Schiike, also 6th Company, is currently here with VMFA(AW)-533.

Just wanted to say things are well out here and to all my old friends and Classmates drop me a line on email at: mollohan@ymg.urban.or.jp or, kumasanl@hotmail.com. Semper Fidelis and Carpe Diem!

P.S. The home page is awesome, to whomever put it together thanks for the work and keep it up; it's a great way for us out on the forward deployed side to stay in touch!

Thanks, Mike, and I couldn't agree more about the web page making it easier to keep in touch. We all owe a great deal of thanks to Wayne Grasdock for his continued efforts in updating and improving the page. Next up is a friend of several '93ers, Holly Hudnall (HollyAHud@aol.com); Even though 1 am not an Alum, I read Shipmate. I know the first question is "how does she get the issue?" The answer to that is, because both my roommates are '93 grads, Logan DePue aka "Pepe" and Tony Marucci aka "Mooch". I was introduced to these two by my boyfriend at the time, Gavino Rivas '92, who has made a change in career. He is currently in public affairs officer school and when completed, will return to MCAS Miramar. Logan retumed in August from deployment with the llth MEU aboard TARAWA. Needless to say, it wasn't the best deployment. Due to Saddam, he got the joy of leaving early without much warning straight to the Gulf. He is curtently attached to HMM-268 from El Toro, which will soon move to Camp Pendleton in Febmary. Tony is attached to HMM-364 who will also be moving to Camp Pendleton after retuming from his deployment with the 13th MEU aboard BOXER in June.

My letter wouldn't be complete if I didn't fiU you in on some other Classmates. While dating Gavino, I got to know "Boogie" Lianez quite well. They used to be roommates. Boogie is flying 46s at El Toro with HMM-165 that is Miramar bound this month. He will start work-ups for float in June, but for right now is occupied with his flame since this summer. Dusty. Chip Kolbe is also stationed at El Toro flying C-130s. He threw the best Hawaiian luau of the summer, in part for his roommate. Matt Bancroft. Matt is also flying C-130s. He's really gotten in to riding his dirt motorcycle lately. He just left for a two-week excursion on his bike to the tip of the Baja peninsula in Mexico. He is also an awesome snow boarder, so good in fact, he taught me. He and Ramzy Ayachi went to Canada for the best snowboarding around this continent. Matt also thinks he's the one who convinced Ramzy into buying a new "dirt bike" so he can drag him along. Ramzy is flying 53s in Miramar. He was sent with Logan's squadron for support on deployment.

I'd like to say "hello" to all my past and present clients. I would love to hear from all of you to see how you're doing. Sincerely, Holly Hudnall; barber from NAS Meridian, MS; NSCS Athens, GA; MCAS Tustin, CA; MCAS El Toro, CA. Thanks, Holly. Next up from deployment is Bobby Resales (Rjr93@aoI.com): Greetings '93! I'm flying Vikings as a Diamondcutter in VS-30, rolling into the last month of a summer Med deployment on EISENHOWER. I don't know when this will actually make the Class news page, so I'll pass on my wishes to all for a safe and happy holiday season, and if this doesn't make the December issue, I wish everyone all the best in the New Year. Both the ship's wardroom and the Airwing are teeming with Naval Academy grads, but here are the folks from '93: Brett Fullerton is here in VS-30 flying the Hoover. By the way, Brett re-

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tour in Maine is complete. Until next time, be safe, as alw avs—Go Na\-\. Beat Army!

Front row: LCDR (Chaplain) BiU Devine. ILT Emily Harris '95. LTJG Anna Saenz '96. ENS Andre Rowe '97, LTJG Antiiony O'Daniel '96. Back row: CAPT Matt Renter '93. LT Chris PaUnenberg '94, ENS Jason Schwalzkopf '97. LCOL John GaiUard '77, ILT ComeUus Gray '96. LT Dave Bradley '90. ILT Jeremy Thompson '96. Not shown: LTJG Pete Jensen '95, LTJG Diane Quattrone '96. LTJG LesUe Schreiner '96." cently distinguished himseff by earning the airwing's Top Nugget award during the first part of deployment. Scott Gooch and Fred Goldhammer are E-2 NFOs witiii the Tigertails VAW-125. both making their second deployment I believe. '93 Homet bubbas are aplenty in this Airwing: Ben EUiott flying with the Blue Blasters of •VFA-34. Dan Keck."fl>ing witiitiieVFA83 Rampagers. and Max Shuman. flying with the VFA-81 Sunliners. Ben and Max are LSOs. and Ben recentiy eamed honors as a Top Ten BaU Flyer BiU Kane is a Tomcat RIO in die VF-103 JoUy Rogers. BiU had the misfortune of being injured in an aircraft nushap early in the deployment but after a few months back at home. BiU is back with us to finish out the rest of cmise.

When not Uving on the boat I'm stationed at NAS JacksonvUle. and I. like the rest of the folks in the squadron, am anxious to get back home. There are a number of grads I know of back at Jax: Will OUver is another S-3 pilot in the VS-31 Topcats; Will retumed recently from an eight-month around the world deployment aboard JOHN C. STENNIS. The Scouts of VS-24 have Doug Phelan flying with them. Doug met his squadron on cmise right out of the FRS and is now working up for his second deployment as an S-3 NFO. Tim Gudnkas is flying Hornets, but I don't remember which squadron he'sflyingwith. He finished up his first deployment aboard GEORGE WASHINGTON in AprU; also on the GWflyingTomcats, was Ted Burk. Ted and Teresa are living in Virginia Beach, and are parents! The name of their baby escapes me.

It seems that we, in this airwing. really been given the mn-around during this cmise. Earlier this year, our work-up cycle was accelerated as the higher ups planned to deploy our battiegroup two months early. After embarking, just as we were ready to head eastward, we were told to fly the jets off. retum to port, and stand down for a month and a half! Once we reached the Med though, we enjoyed numerous visits to some really nice ports of call all over Europe. Op tempo has been high, and we've been showing the flag and making our presence known throughout this theater, especially when crises have flared up in the region. We've spent a lot of time in the Adriatic because of the unrest in Kosovo, and we just happened to be in the Arabian Gulf when Saddam started rattiing his saber. Of course, we very quickly put an end to that. By the way. if you were watching any of the news networks as the Air Farce (sic) bombers and "Stealth fighters" took off for the region, make no mistake about whose show this all was. The Air Farce, as usual, was scrambling to get into the game; we

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were already here. Right now, though, everyone is just looking forward to retunung to the U.S. It doesn't look like we're going to make it home for the Army/Navy game, and we hope that the ship is in the satelUte "footprint" when the game is broadcast so we can at least catch it on TV. A few weeks ago. the ship did a "Beat Army" video spot, using a catapult to launch an Army "dummy" which promptly exploded when it reached the end of the stroke.

An>'way. I hope aU is weU with aU the folks from '93. ff anyone's wondering where I am, I'm at 3169 Swooping WiUow Court JacksonviUe, FL, 32223. Again, Beat Army, Happy HoUdays, and God Bless.

Thanks for that update, Bobby, and best of luck with the rest of the deployment. Matt Reuter is next from Japan; Greetings from Okinawa, Japan. Now that I'm well into year number two. here IfiguredI would write so that Classmates won't think I've disappeared. I began my tour with the 31st MEU (SOC) Command Element and extended to move to the MSSG-31. GeneraUy, the work in non-stop but the travel is great The picture is of the USNA graduates who participated in our most recent exercise Cooperation From the Sea '98 in Vladivostok, Russia, during August '98. Most were either part of GERMA-VTOWN (LSD-42) crew or MSSG-31. with the exception of LCOL GaiUard (m MEF) and LCDR Devine (PhibRon II Chaplain). After everything we learned as Plebes about the RFN and RNI tiireat it was a unique experience to work alongside, leam about and create friendships with them in a two day exercise and four day port visit.

In other news conceming 31st /7th Company Alumni. Dave Schlesinger is still flying SH-60s out of NAS North Island. "SUnger" has Persian Gulf deployment under his beU and stiU can't find a car that drives fast enough. My old roommate.

Chip Neidigh. is tiie MOI at Aubum University and just retumed from being a Platoon Commander at OCS. Chip and his wife. Kim. have bought a house in Aubum and are taking classes at the university on the side. Semper Fidelis!

Thanks, Matt. Finally, we have the news from Sal Contreras. The proud papa writes; Mary and 1 are proud to aimounce the birth of Isabel Sabrina, our fu^t child, bora on 29 September '98. Mom and daughter are doing great!

If all goes well, the christening wiU be at the Academy in December We are currentiy stationed in Bmnswick. ME, attached to Patrol Squadron 26. We have completed two fuU deployments and have one remaiiung before my

The Contreras Clan: Maiy, Sal, Tristan (our minidachshund) and Isabel Thanks. Sal, and a sincere congramlations on your new baby. That's it for this week. Thanks to everyone who sent in updates, and we hope to see you on 7 Febmary for Army/Navy basketbaU in Alunmi Hall. —Matt

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Pres: 1st Lt Scott K. Hombuckle, USMC PSC 556. Box 506. FPO AP 96386-0506 h; 011-826-11-737-0083 e; hombuckle@hotmail.com Vice Pres/Treas: Kirk Clermont 3991-117 Marine Lake Rd. "Vuginia Beach, VA 23452 e: clermont_kirki@msn.com Sec'y: Chris WiUiams 4314 Chippewa Drive, JacksonviUe, FL 32210 JacksonviUe, FL 32256 e: clirisandmary@ibm.net Corresponding Secy: LT Jim Keck, MC, USN 7701 Timberifn Park Blvd. Apt. #838 Jacksonville, FL 32256 h; 904-538-9255: e: JKeckl994@JUNO.COM http;//www.usna94.com Hello, '94! Welcome to another news-fiUed edition of the Class of 1994 colunm. The New Year is officially underway, and I pray you had a wonderful holiday season no matter where you were stationed. The year 1998 is behind us, but more importantiy. it is finally 1999. For many of you. this is the year you"ve been waiting patientiy for (or not so patientiy) since 1994. In just a few short months, your five year commitment to the U.S. Navy will be completed.

What will you do? Well, according to the most recent survey results, out of 204 responses, almost half (49%) of you are headed for CivLant while 32 % are continuing on. There's a hand full still undecided (17%). For a better breakdown on the commitment statistics, check it out on the web page.

But enough of statistics for now. Seen around the neighborhood...Arnold Alqueza was spotted at die Orange Park Mall; Kirk Clermont made a

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stop at my place in October widi his lovely wife and beautiful daughters. Eric Lednicky took a break from flying at NAS to say hello to me at the hospital.

Now, let's take a peek into my mail bag and see what I've got to announce...ah, it looks as diough my only two snail mail contributions took my plea for pictures to heart. Becky and Tom Sydnor wrote to announce the birth of their second child, Lindsey, on 17 September 1998.

They included pictures of their new addition along with older brother. Dean. Congratulations Tom and Becky! [Editor's Note: We cannot publish baby pictures without a grad in the photo.] Kimberly (Hurd) Robertson sent her and Joel's wedding picture from 27 May 1994 to arrange for its much anticipated publishing. You look great!

Sometime this summer, he'll be starting his GMO (General Medical Officer) tour at Fort Meade, MD, where he'll be for three years.

Presently, he is getting ready to present a paper at the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons conference in Vail, CO. Dave can be reached at gwinny @ annapolis.net.

Joanna Sprtel made the following contribution using the Class Web Page: I just got back from a very successful UNITAS (got to ski in the Chilean Andes and did my share of salsa dancing) deployment and have decided to stay in for a shore tour (very interesting story).

I will be heading back home to Chicago for a two year tour at Great Lakes and beginning my MBA at Depaul University in January. So, life is good. Watched tiie army/NAVY game: with Kimi and Brian Fish, they're doing great Mando Hedrick is also stationed at Great Lakes that will be fun to catch up. I'll see Kent Terrell and Jen Mendel over New Years. Hope that all is well. If you're ever passing through Chicago, give me a ring: 708-579-1230.jonanana@aol.com Kevin Glathar is afloat somewhere in the Med and writes the following letter:

On behalf of the Class of 1994, I'd like to extend our condolences to the family of AJ. We'll miss you dearly, AJ.

I am on SAIPAN, L H A - 2 . The deployment is

Kimberly (Hurd) and Joel Robertson married 27 May 1994 From the information superhighway Kevin Johnson broke his long silence to give us an update. Here's what he wrote: From the dropped off the face of the earth category: heUo to all my Classmates, most of whom I haven't seen in a long time. I'm soon to be the RE02 divo onboard CARL ViNSON-oh yeah, that means I'm a surface nuke. We're deploying soon so everybody is, of course, stress free and very relaxed. Saw Will Gotten during RimPac; he's flying F-18s and seems to be very happy about tiiat. Grey Morgan and Sam Scafe (both '95 and both 12th Company) are also onboard. All you long lost Classmates can contact me at kejohnso@vinson.navy.mil. Hope all is well with all of you. KJ. Thanks Kevin. Hope to hear from you again soon.

Kris Haugh writes that he's keeping on the move with all that going on D.C. He's been to Guatemala, Guam, Tokyo, South Korea, and where ever else the White House wants to travel.

He also added.

If anyone is passing thra the D.C. area stop in and say hi. I expect to see ya'll at the reunion and reacquaint myself with old friends. Congrats to everyone who, from what I have seen, are now all LTs. I take the Chief's exam in January and that should be interesting. Keep up the good work.

Good to hear from you Kris. Keep in touch.

Dave Gwinn took a moment from his busy Internship in Bethesda to say all is going well.

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going pretty well. We have had some good port calls in Greece, France, and Spain as well as some good training exercises. The exercise coming up in a few days is going to be awesome! Lots of flying and lots of shooting and lots of hooyah stuff! The last month and a half or so has been good for flight time. It is usually a feast of famine like that though. Once we complete this exercise we will be hitting some down time again as a lot of the birds will be hitting phase and there won't be as many opportunities to fly them either. You wouldn't believe all the '94 grads on the boat and with the Marines as well.

Mai and Hannah are doing great! Hannah is really putting things together; she is going to be a smart little cuss, takes after her mother. Mai is pregnant with dash two: due date for the baby is 13 March. We are super excited. I found out three days into the cmise; on the same day I found out that Hannah had broken her left femur four inches from the joint. I was so happy and broken up at the same time! The cast was monster, but she has had it off for a little while now and is recovering well. I'll be back in December and look forward to seeing them both.

God Bless. Take Care and Keep Chargin'!

Kevin.

My last message comes, with deep regret, to inform us of the news of a fallen Classmate. 1 will let Jack Downes tell us the news; I am deeply saddened to inform you that one of our Classmates has been lost at sea. Aaron John (A.J.) Barbosa and one of his crew were killed 19 November when their CH-46 went down in the Med off the coast of Sicily. They had just deployed a few weeks earlier on the USNS SIRIUS (T-AFS 8) and were conducting a VertRep with STUMP at the time of the incident. The memorial service was held this morning the Naval Air Station Norfolk Chapel. The Barbosa family was comforted by the overwhelming turnout of the many friends and shipmates present. If anyone out there wishes to convey their condolences to the Barbosa family, they should send correspondence to: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barbosa, 49 Renaud Rd., Grosse Pt. Shores, MI 48236.

Nick Sherrod and I will be making a digital photo collection for A.J.'s four-year-old daughter, Alexandra Jordan, for presentation when she gets older. I would greatly appreciate that anyone that knew A.J. send any and all memories they might have to me at my parent's address: Jack Downes, 1785 Shaftsbury Ave., Crofton, MD 21114.

Please include pertinent names, dates, events, and captions. Also enclose an accurate return address so that I may mail the prints/negatives back once I have them scanned.

Again, sorry to bring you the news. Hope everything is going well for everyone. Jack

That's all for this month, '94.1 look forward to hearing from you in the coming months. Take care and God bless. C-ya...Jim.

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Pres: John Fleet p: 301-263-0384 Sec'y: LTJG Don Jamiola, USN RRlBox381 Orr's Island, ME 04066; h: 207-833-6587 Greetings! Hope everyone enjoyed the Holiday season. Let me know if anyone got together, or spent the hoUdays with some Classmates in a faraway place. I'm expecting the next issue to include some good Army/Navy pictures and stories as well. Things here in Maine are good. Just got back from a three week stint in Cartagena, Colombia. That was a little bit of a climate adjustment. Also came home to a bunch of lettersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;please note my new address.

Well, plenty to write, so let's get started.

Kevin Doney writes from his new computer in Jax. Kev says Jim Fabiszak is finishing up his deployment in the Persian Gulf aboard BRISCOE. He should return to Mayport just in time to see the Colts take their yearly spanking. M a r k Nave is in VP-45 with Kevin and apparently is quite the exhibitionist. Mike Arnold is engaged to a young lady from Jax. It seems that Chris Rush and Kevin are the only ones keeping themselves on the straight and narrow. Chris Reaghard and Robb Connors just checked in and are quickly leaming from the salty members of VP-45 like Kevin. Bob Dinunzio will also be in the squadron. Kevin says he's just another nugget he'll have to show the ropes. Basil Blastos is en route to Hawaii. Gene Cran finally left Kevin's pad, and was recently married to the former Kim Ard '96. Congrats to both. K.C. Williams, Poul Jensen, Tim Winter, Dan Hedrick, and Tom

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Mnldrow '93 are currentiy in Sicily on deployment. As they left, Nick Bruno and Mike Sheedy retumed from their tri-site deployment WeU Kev. thanks for the quick Jax update, and keep in touch with everyone.

Greg Pavlyak has some good news. He and his wife Katie have a new son, Jacob, who was bom on 2 September. The Pavlyaks are enjoying their "sea duty" in Oklahoma flying E-6As and E-6Bs with several Cljissmates, including Adam Scott (and Charlotte and Emma), Al Sprenger, Brian Peck, and Steve QuaUe (and Heather) They are aU in VQ-3. Jon Hurst (and Christina), Chris Smith (and Stacy), and Scott Drayton (and Katie) are in VQ-4. Thanks Greg and congrats. and yes. it"s tme we will be 0-3s in six months.

Eric Denis recentiy took a bride and of course tradition obbgates him to inform our readers. On 15 August Eric married Jennifer Isoldi, a New Jersey native transplanted to Baltimore for ten years, as she graduated from Towson State University, and more recentiy Johns Hopkins University for her masters. AU that education, and she still married a Mid. The two were married in Rumson, NJ. Swordbearers included J Smith. Greg Pritchard, and Chad Dean. Chad was also a groomsman, keeping steady with Eric at the altar.

Eric and Jennifer are currentiy Uving in Virginia Beach, where Eric an Intel Officer at the Atiantic IntelUgence Command. He just fiiushed a long year as the senior operational watch officer and is eagerly awaiting a new billet. J Smith is also Uving in Virginia Beach and is finishing the RAG before deploying out of Norfolk. The two attended the Hampton Roads Alunmi Chapter Chili Cook-Off, where aU saw the Middies take a tough loss to Wake Forest on national TV. It was their first real Alumni function, and of course we were the most juiuor Class represented. Surprisingly, the function was properly rowdy and the old guys reaUy knew how to raise some hell. Eric suggests if anyone has a chance to hook up with a local Alunmi Chapter, do it. lt"s a good chance to hear some old Yard stories, and argue over who had the last "real" Plebe Year.

Eric also recently attended the wedding of Greg Pritchard in AnnapoUs. The wedding was

almost postponed due to Navy vs. West Virginia, but the bride and a 20 point deficit helped get them to church on time. Eric doesn"t want to steal their thunder on the wedding, so he"U just name some Classmates present. Greg retumed from a six month deployment to Iceland, South America, and Puerto Rico as a P-3 NFO. Jarret Roth retumed from a WestPac about 24 hours before the wedding, but stiU managed to make it.

He is a diver out of Hawaii and will be attending EOD school in Florida in January. Ted Ryan is in San Diego working for the Propulsion Examining Board and was married last January.

Ted is jet-setting the Pacific and keeping all the SWO-bubbas in line. Chris Ognek was Winged when he finished carrier quals off JFK. He left Meridian, MS, for Whidbey Island, WA, where he wiU be in die RAG for EA-6Bs. Chris Hanshaw is fitushing up the RAG in KingsviUe. Steve QuaUe was married last August and is preparing for a career with United Airlines by flying TACAMO missions in Oklahoma.

Eric also sends news from the Coconut Telegraph. Tony Rodriguez is happily married and flying SH-46s out of Guam along with Ryan Christopher. Darren Hunter, our Air Force mmcoat is doing well and living on McGuire AFB where he recently had a new addition to his family. Spencer Templeton is driving a Spmcan out of Mayport and was married in November.

Eric bumped into Andre Coleman in Vitginia Beach where he is taking some CEC courses further improving his marketabiUty in the real world. He was huge as ever and playing for the Navy Rugby Team. Chad Dean is married, has a beautiful Uttie girl, and lives in Jacksonville. NC. where he is the Aviation Supply Officer for one of the helo squadrons in the sticks. Roberto Herrara recentiy retumed from a deployment to the Med, and apparentiy the Europeans are happy about that. Sly Steel (formerly Heath) was married quite a while ago and took his wife's last

Jtme 1998. Paul Croci was die best man; he is currentiy stationed in Groton. CT, on ALEXANDRIA. Paid is taking his engineer's exam in December Cherry and Roy are Uving in Charleston, where Roy is midway through prototype, and loving every minute of twelve hour days of shift work. Other SWO Classmates there include: Brian Harbison. Chuck Blocksidge. Rob Bandy. Scott Kremeier, Brad Busch, Adam SpiUane, Erik Paulson, and Pat Haney. Roy ends with a hearty Beat Army!

WeU Dirty Thirty Companymates, I got a letter from KeUy (Hanrahan) Brown (browncs@gte.net). Apparentiy, after TBS, KeUy was stationed in Okinawa where she met a Marine captain named Chris Brown, at the Kadena AFB 0"Club. They were married on S t Padicks Day 1998, at the Okinawa City HaU. The marriage was quite an experienceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a hundred doUars in translation fees, taking a number and waiting in line, and getting a marriage certificate in Japanese kanji! WhUe in Okinawa. KeUy did a lot of traveUng: Tokyo, M t Fuji, Beijing, Hong Kong, and BaU. She worked with Amy Beauman, who is now stationed at Camp Pendleton and married a Marine named Jeff Mares, on 4 July 1998. KeUy also worked with Maj Watson, of company officer fame, who is now a LCOL. Andy Chapman is in Okinawa with his wife. Stephanie, and two-year-old son, Josiah.

Kelly spent two years in Okinawa as an adjutant and manpower officer, then retumed to the States in June 1998. There, the two had a second wedding in her hometown in Massachusetts. Chris is now in Amphibious Warfare School in Quantico. and KeUy is a Company XO at Marine Combat Training BattaUon at the School of Infantry at Camp Lejeune. Kelly sends a hearty ooh-rah to aU her Dirty Thirty buddies.

Thanks, KeUy. and congrats.

name. He"s the CSO on the ARLEIGH BLTUCE and

presentiy in the Med. Eric apologizes if anyone is left out. Eric, thanks for the encouragement and congrats to you and Jennifer.

Roy Smith (res95@ix.netcom.com) writes from South CaroUna. After completing Nuclear Power School in Orlando. Roy married his girlfriend Cherry Tran in Edmonds, WA, on 20

Kelly Hanrahan Brown and her husband. Chris, June 1998 Bob Sherwood (rwsherwood@sprynetcom) and family write from Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, AZ. Bob"s been stationed there for over two years. He just got back from a WestPac deployment in August. Bob was on T.\R.\WA with Nate Spong. a SWO daddy engineer type. While deployed, diey participated in Operation Desert Thunder, Southem Watch. Infinite Moonlight and Epic Mantie. At tiieir first stop in Bahrain, Bob ran into Jimmy MiU, who seems to be doing well. At least tiiat what Bob remembers!

Bob also helped take part in the evacuation of 173 citizens out of Eritrea/Etiiiopia. Bob enjoyed the deployment but is happy to be back on land.

On a happier note. Bob"s wife. Lisa, gave birth to tiieir first child, Kaila Rhianne Sherwood. She was bom on 9 September at 11 ;02 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz.. and was 19 1/4 inches long. Bob recentiy received orders to ComFairMed in Naples, and will be transferring in June '99. Bob is still trying to get hold of Chad Dean. He emailed him a couple times J Smith. Greg Pnichard. Jennifer and Eric Denis, and Chad Dean; 15 August 1998

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from the boat, but apparently his mailbox was full and he never emptied it. Thanks, Bob, and congrats to you and Lisa.

in your thoughts. Also, keep Kirk Schneringer, who was also involved in the accident, in your thoughts. Later, Don.

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Pres: LTJG Bart Phillips, USN 3604 Cari^ion Street San Diego, CA 92106 Sec'y: IstLt Tonya Barz, USMC MWSS-172 S-4 Unit 37206; FPO AP 96603-7206 e; barzt@ lmaw.usmc.mil or barzt@yahoo.com

Bob. Lisa and Kaila Sherwood with "Justice" Jonathan Rembold (rembold@cci29palms.com) writes with some old wedding news. He married Heather Lynn Rundle from Hood CoUege on 30 August 1997. Jonathan says yes. these relationships can work out. They are stationed in wonderful Twentynine Palms in Califomia, where he is the Artillery Officer on the biggest playground in the world. He has served as Forward Observer, Assistant XO, Fire Detection Officer, and is currentiy the Battery XO. They have mn into a few people on the coast, not the desert. Jon just retumed from a deployment in Okinawa where he saw Brian Burgess. To celebrate their retum, they spent a week in Coronado. They visited with Reuben Ramos, who was also one of Jon's groomsmen.

Jon adds, "Aviators, do not complain about your Uves, I will not listen!"

Jon has heard from Dave Gordon who is with 1st Cav in Texas and loving the tank life. The Rembolds are in regular contact with Steve Shedd and his wife, Lauren. Steve is working with Tomahawks and enjoying Hawaii. With all of his spare time, he has set up a Class of 1995 web page via the Naval Academy's homepage.

Check it out, it looks great! They have talked to Geremy and Steve Lewis, who are in Coronado, also Uving the good life. Jonathan wonders if Erik Short is still around. Erik, get a hold of him The Rembolds should be in the good old Mojave for about five more months, and hopefully retuming East to Maryland or Virginia in the early spring. Drop them a line. Jonathan also closes with a rousing, "Beat ArmyV Our final letter is from our old buddy. Class Treasurer Todd Young (tcyoung95@msn.com).

Todd sends greetings from the Windy City. For the last couple of years Todd has serving as the IntelUgence Officer for VMU-2, a Marine Corps Unit that flies Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and is located in Cherry Point. Todd recentiy received orders to serve as an Officer Selection Officer in the Chicago area. Basically, his job is to recmit college undergraduates and grads into the Corps.

It's a terrific duty; Chicago's a happenin' town, but it will be hard work. He and other fellow OSOs just retumed from a conference in Coronado. There Todd saw some boot OSOs: Ray Lipsky from Hyattsville, MD, and Frankie Delgado from Albuquerque. He also got together with his ol' 6th/27th Company roommate, Jon Frey. Jon and Todd indulged in a fantastic margarita and Mexican throw-down. Todd, thanks, and have a good time in my old podunk stomping grounds.

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Happy New Year, '96! Let us dive into the latest. From the encyclopedia of wedding bliss comes word from newlyweds Kate and Jim Masterson who were married 15 August 1998 in Charlotte, NC. Following a brief stay in Jacksonville, NC, the two headed to SigoneUa, Italy where Jim will be flying for three years.

Congratulations to you both (we knew you'd find a sweet gal to appreciate all of your stories, Jim!). Thanks for the note, Kate.

Brendan Duffy On the evening of 8 November 1998, the United States Navy and the Naval Academy Class of 1995 suffered a great loss. An EA-6B Prowler aboard ENTERPRISE collided with an S-3 Viking, during night landing operations. The entire crew of the Prowler was killed, including our Classmate and friend, Brendan Duffy.

The week after his death was a tremendous gathering of family and friends uniting in love, sortow, support and sharing. The memorial services in Annapolis were a testimony to how Brendan touched the lives of the members of the 6th Company, the Class of 1995, the entire Naval Academy family, and the Annapolis community. On Thursday, 12 November, thousands of people visited the Taylor Funeral Home in Annapolis to offer their respects to the Duffy family. Despite deployments and busy schedules, over half of our 6th Company Classmates traveled to Annapolis from all comers of the country. They were followed by parents and friends, many of whom knew Brendan only through stories of how much he meant to all of us.

The funeral on Friday, 13 November, was a spectacular celebration of Brendan's life that none present will ever forget. The Academy Chapel was as crowded as it has ever been. His sister, Ellen, and roommate, Wes Cooper delivered beautiful eulogies. Military honors followed at the USNA Columbarium on Hospital Point, complete with Marine Honor Guard and a "missing man formation" fly-by of F-14 Tomcats.

The Prowler community mourned their loss at NAS Whidbey Island, WA, the following week with a memorial service honoring the lives of the entire crew. Our prayers are also with the families of the other crewmembers.

Brendan Duffy was a tme leader and a tme friend. His love and respect for the Academy and the Navy is an example to us all. The Navy will benefit from his influence on those of us close to him for years to come. His family, and those of us who knew him best, will cherish the short time he was with us. The pictures, the stories, the antics will be continual reminders of his life and how he touched our lives. Whether you remember him as 6th Company commander, field ball all-star. Naval aviator or scholar, or just kept mnning into him at Riordan's; he was a great guy.

To the Duffy family, we share your grief, but we will always remember the good times and the laughs Brendan brought to us. You will always be our 6th Company sponsor family. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bill Schutz

Kate and Jim Masterson Additional best wishes are sent out to Jennifer and M a r k Wrzyszczynski, who were married 6 September 1997. Mark Scott, Patrick Clark, Derrick Kingsley, and Ian Johnston were members of the wedding party. The couple currently resides in Kings Bay where Mark is aboard RHODE ISLAND (Blue Crew).

Matt Lowe writes us from the Navy Civil Engineer Corps world where he is currently stationed at Quantico, VA. He has worked in the Engineering and Planning Section within Public Works and is now with Constmction Contracting. He says working with the Marines is "good to go" and that they are "trackin'." (Glad to hear it. Matt!) Matt and his wife Ashly are enjoying their one-year-old daughter Grace Victoria. The family visited Gettysburg Battlefield on 4 July.

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Man includes news about fellow Classmates from the "friendly, ffatting" 14. Mike Brady is in Iceland, "'doesn't do any work."" and "just travels around and takes classes."" Recentiy, MUce retumed to the States for some training and took some leave in conjunction. Mike, his wife JiU, and the Lowes attended one of the 8th and I ceremonies in Washington. D . C . where JiU"s dad (COL HejUk) is Commanding Officer Mike Shepard and his wife Nancy are doing well in JacksonviUe, FL, where he is serving in the surface commtmity. Man says Mike had some difficulty deaUng with UNC's loss to Utah in March, but is otherwise charging onward. Joe Torian. another UNC fan. is heard to be doing weU with his wife as weU. Congratulations to Dave Posehn. recentiy engaged to Michelle, and getting married in January 1999. Kyle " B e e f Langbehn has been in the SJA office in JacksonviUe. FL. Saving the world with Harm Rabb and the other "JAG"" community, he recentiy received orders to become a "'bigger desk jockey"" at the Navy Yard in Washington, D . C , where he wiU be a computer speciaUst (I won"t repeat Matt"s comments aUuding to soUtaire, hearts, or freeceU, Kyle!). Matt caught up with Kyle in September when he was house htmting. Rumor has it that significant other JiU wiU be joining him in D.C. WeU. that sums up Matt's gouge. He says he is getting bored (interesting concept huh?!) with his 08(X) to 1630 job in Quantico. so go ahead and give him a hoUer. 14. Thanks for aU the news. Matt!

Harry Knight writes from MCIN-ER-VEY ( F F G 8) where he serves as the First Lieutenant. After completing a recent four-month counter narcotic deployment in the central Caribbean, Harry and his crew were successful in seizing huge amounts of cocaine from a smuggling vessel off the coast of Colombia.

Harry Knight and 1.5 tons of cocaine In addition to capturing drug smugglers, Harry oversaw the reconstruction of an elementary school in Haiti and enjoyed some R & R in Amba and Jamaica. Not bad for a few months work. Harry! I appreciate the news.

From the Spec Ops community comes word 6romDebi Kauffman. who recentiy completed a Med/Gulf deployment as DCA aboard the mighty SCPPLY (AOE-6). She received her Spec Ops pin in July 1998 and recentiy qualified EOOW. After her five months in the Med (to include the ports of Souda Bay, Crete;

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Taormina, SicUy; Haifa, Israel: Ibiza. Spain: Rome and Turkey). Debi retumed to Earle. NJ. Her ship wiU hit the yards in Febmaiy 1999.

Because Debi will not be able to attend EOD school untU January 2000. she wiU SLTPLV. Debi says she is surviving Ufe in Earle (no left hand tums. toUs everv mile, and big hair) and is Uving near the beach and only an hour from NYC. She invites anyone in the area to give her a hoUer (732-708-0032 or email: usa@salts.icpplul.navy.nul(dak)). Additional information from the Spec Ops world includes John Lydon who is currentiy aboard RAVEN (MHC-61) recentiy commissioned out of Ingleside and Josh HaU aboard GR.\SP. Glenn Lininger is somewhere in Japan on the BLL^E RIDGE. (Hey, ""Stimpy."" your long lost dive class is looking for you...something about delinquent phone biUs!). A few words on 22nd includes Dave Kiutz flying P-3s out of Whidbey. Luke Hofaker with P-3s in Hawaii, and Greg MiUer in Earle as ROIC (CEC). Debi ran into Luiz Alva on the streets of Taormina. He is on CAPE ST GEORGE. Good to hear firom the "Deep Sea," Debi!

BiUy Franklin is the next correspondent who graciously provides us some photos from his Prowler folks. At the Prowler BaU. Classmates don their Dress Whites for the first time since AnnapoUs.

L-R BiUy "Thumper" Franklin. Carlos Funky" Medina. Tom "Gecko" Pham. and WUl "Puffy" McCombs More Alumni survived SERE School as they progress through their aviation training.

Thanks for the "visual aides,"" BiUy! Updates arrive from Sharif Calfee who continues his Ufe in the SWO community as the Main Propulsion Assistant on ELROD ( F F G - 5 5 ) out of Norfolk. Completing an Arabian Gidf deployment and another workup. Sharif wiU depart in May for a tour aboard GEmssfRG (CG-64) out of Mayport as the Fire Control Officer. Mario Wilson is finishing Advanced Jet NFO training and is looking for EA-6Bs or S-3s.

His wife. Moiuca and daughter. Haily, are down in Pensacola widi him. Kwame Cooke recentiy completed a deployment on JOHN C STENMS as

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the IntelUgence Officer for his F/A-18 Squadron.

He rotates in Febmar>' 1999. wiU spend one year in South Korea, and then wiU head to England for the foUowing two years. Charles John Vnison is the First Lieutenant on ELROD. He had quite the rowdy adventure with First Division but is rotating to become the CIC Officer. Irv PoUard is across the pier on RALYBLRTON ( F F G 40) as the DCA and is doing weU. During the Destroyer Squadron's Group Sail Training to the Caribbean in August and September. Sharif ran into a number of Classmates in Puerto Rico.

They included Chioma (Hlebert) Edwards on Ross (DDG-71). Jaimie.\chee and Betsy

L-R standing Bob Bmce "92. Eric Jackebowski "95. Chris Fuqua, Jamie Chitko. Tom Pham, BiUy Franklin L-R sitting Chris Wright Carlos Medina, and William McCombs

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(AUee) Domino '97 on PETERSON (DD-969), and Eugene Wright and Jeff Dixon. Eugene moved from COMT D E GRASSE after its decommissioning to THORN and is die CIC Officer Jeff is the Stt'ike Officer on STOUT ( D D G - 5 5 ) . Both recently deployed to the Arabian Gulf Rob Fannon is the Electrical Officer on ARTHUR W . RADFORD and

will transfer to ELROD as the Ordnance Officer in Febmary. Russ Herrell is stationed in die Norfolk area with the E-2C RAG. He has orders to Atsugi, Japan in early 1999. Russ recentiy met up with Eddie Buckles at the Academy. Eddie is a NAPS Company Officer and was in charge of the Annual NAPS movement order to the Academy. Rich Jarrett finished his master's degree in chemistry and is at SWOS. He is enroute to VELA GULF in Norfolk. Rory Thicker is pursuing the helo pipeline in Pensacola, and Kyle Hastings is in the Cryptology/Cryptography pipeline and will be headed to Ft Meade, MD. Nikki Ratliff is on HAYLER (DD-997) which should be retuming from the Arabian Gulf. She married Alex Salunga '95 in May, prior to deploying. Congratulations! Gelli and Peter Heidelberger are stationed in Norfolk where Peter is the Communications Officer on MCFAUL (DDG-74). Thanks for keeping us in the loop, Sharif.

Dave Beebe's 22 August wedding. 1 to r: Mike Russ, Andy Richards, John Tinning, Scott Braddock, John Bmzza, Mr. and Mrs. Beebe, Jaime Murphy. Aaron Shelley, Paul Will, J.J. Bancroft.

An apology to our Submariners who I cited incorrecdy as having completed the Basic "Enlisted" Submarine Course. Troy Garwood and his peers in the submarine community successfully graduated from the Basic "Officer" Submarine Course. I strive for accuracy and completeness and apologize for the incorrect statement, gentlemen.

Thanks for all of the great correspondence (both letters and email). It sure makes my job easy! Several have suggested ideas for improvements to the '96 webpage to include a page to pay regards to fallen Classmates and perhaps a page with Classmate email addresses.

Any comments? Let us know, and we will see what Bart can produce. Semper Fidelis... Tonya

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Pres: 2nd Lt Tom Wagner, USMC Secy: ENS IVIike McGreevy, USN 3167 Silver Sands Circle #301 Virgmia Beach, VA 23451; h: 757-496-8376 '97, Welcome to '99 and our last year as ensigns and 2nd lieutenants.

Dave Beebe was married on 22 August '98 at the Naval Academy Chapel. Marines John Bruzza, John Tinning, Mike Russ, Aaron Shelley and John Bradley were in attendance.

Congratulations to John Bradley who was married New Years Eve in Kentucky. Ensigns Paul Felini, Chris Sammarro, Jaime Murphy and Scott Braddock also attended Dave's wedding. Jaime is now finishing supply school in Georgia.

Roy Zaietski wrote to tell all about the folks he sees down in Florida. He is flying helos and is close to eaming his Wings. He's mn into Dan Bozung, Jim Zoulias, Ben Jones, Andy Baxter, Mike Lee, Matt Percy, Chariie Case, Scott Harvey, Josh Kinnear, Kerry Cummings, Oisin Courtney, Steve Everage, Sean Foss, Teague Laguens, Michelle Vorce and Blair Stevenson.

Jeff Widenhofer and Ryan PhiUips got helos.

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Back Row: Sam Bryant, Ryan Phillips, Roy Zaietski, Front Row: Tom Heptig, Sean Foss, Dave Lundahl FeUni, Mike Tiirner and Chris DoUard got jets.

Jon Voigtlander is at AMO school.

Charlie Pugh is also down there and got married Columbus Day weekend. Scott McLeod and Mike McCarty are in Corpus Christi. Sam Bryant is done with school there and got E-2's.

Tommy Catuogno is an artillery officer at Camp LeJeune and wanted everyone to know he's doing well and is setting everyone straight down there in NC. Blair Stevenson was married Memorial Day weekend.

Roy Zaletski's phone and email are as follows: 850-474-9312, RoyMZ@aol.com.

Josh Kinnear can be reached at the same phone number and email; JoshCKl@aol.com.

Meghan Bueno wrote from Texas with great news. Meghan, John Spore, Sean Opitz and Chris Pommerer got thier wings in July after a year of Nav training. Chris heads to Pensacola FRS while the others will join FRS in Jacksonville. After that, Chris heads to Whidbey Island and then Rota, Spain: Jon will stay in Jax for his first tour, while Meghan and Sean head to Hawaii for thieir first tour.

Getting their wings. 1 to r: John Spore, Meghan Bueno. Sean Opitz and Chris Pommerer Dave Leavitt wrote in a while back. Dave is Blair and Dea Stevenson, 23 May 1998

DCA on THORN ( D D - 9 8 8 ) . Dave Deployed to

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Dave Leavitt "97 and other .Alumni on THORN (DD-988) Front Roii'(l to r): Eugene Wright '96, George Lawler '95, Dave Leavin '97. Back Row: Man Gibson '94, Kevin CampbeU '89. Marty Drake '78 the Med in November. He is doing very weU for himself and was kind enough to give me and Amanda MacAlpin a tour on his duty day. Dave teUs me Jesse Jans, onboard BRIDGE ( A O E - 1 0 ) shifted homeports from San Diego to Bremerton over last summer. Dave would like to hear from his old roomates Kam Pashneh-Tala and JJ Pnga. His number (when he gets back in May) is; 757-625-0750.

I ran into Rob Belcher at the Homecoming game. He's finishing up Sub school in Groton. I also saw Luke Norris who"s doing weU as a SWO down in Jax. Ed Vemon. on GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44), got

his CICWO qual in November. He'U deploy in April. Amanda MacAlpin and I started the deployment workup phase in January. SWOs Johnny Evans, KeUy Kast and Jason Lemley are real busy too. Ryan Angold and Tom Ryno start STT training in March so they can start working on their Trident pins. Mike StabUe, at SEAL Team Four, is already working on getting his pin. I've also mn into MicheUe Nakamiu-a who's a SWO here in Virginia.

West Coast "97 folks, stay in touch! I never hear from you guys, so please write me sometime.

Here's the latest I've heard from Florida, Texas, Connecticut, Califomia and Virginia: Chris Sammarro is in Groton riding every sub he gets a chance to. Chris finished all his submariner training and his boat is in Portsmouth, NH. getting refueled for the next yearand-a-half, so he gets to go out with whatever sub he can till his sub is ready to retum to its homeport in Hawaii.

Steve Fulton called me from Corpus Christi, TX. He sounds like he's got some time on his hands there, but despite the relaxed pace of training, he was able to tell about the platforms a few people have been getting. John CoUins—E6s, Steve Walbom, Adam Adams and Greg Provencher—jets. Tim Burke, Greg MendcnhaU, Brian WUson, Mark Tripiano, Kyle Kirkeby and Steve Fulton—helos.

Aaron Shelley called from Corpus as well, where he's moving through the USMC pilot pipeline. He sees Brad Barr occasionally.

Congratulations to Brad who is now married (and has been for quite some time, without anyone else knowing about it.) Aaron also told

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me about feUow Marine aviator, Mike Russ. and his wffe, Vicki, who are expecting their first child in the summer. Congratulations Mike and Vicki. Mike StabUe got his Trident around Christmas. Mike is at SEAL Team Four in Littie Creek.

I received a letter from Frank Meyer quite a while back. Frank, sorry to keep you waiting.

Frank is a blue shirt in OD division on ANTIETAM (CG-54) out of San Diego. The zip code is FPO AP 96660-1174, if any of you want to write him.

Frank is stiU very much in the loop with our Classmates there and told me the most I've yet heard from anyone in San Diego. Brett Lowry, Jeremy Clauze, Mike Gagnon, Ryan Luzak, Shea Thompson, JaJa Marshall, Katy Good, Scon Tasin, Kris Kearton, JJ Puga, Adam Mackie and Janel Timoney are amongst the Classmates he's mn into out there. Brett Lowry, onboard Mnjus (DDG-69), got back from a Persian GuJf deployment in November, just as Frank was heading out on a WestPac. Frank said he's heard Utde from the foUcs in Japan. KeUy Hooper, Andre Rowe and Spencer Robinson, except that they're doing all right.

Frank also mentioned Rusty Davenport and Paige Hartranft, both in Norfolk. When Frank last spoke with them, submariners. Scott Tompkins and Joe Ertel, were in prototype, Scott in Charleston and Joe in New York. By now they are most likely done with all their sub training and heading for their boats. Laura (Almdale) Murphy and Bob Bibeau are doing very well at MIT. Frank tells me Bob has school licked enough that he has time to play guitar and work on his private pilot Ucense too. Andy Baxter graduated from flight school, second in his class, and is now well along in the helo pipehne. Andy has taken up skydiving while down in Florida. Jane Goodhue, now in Norfolk for E-2 training, finished top of her class in Pensacola. Just a few hours up the coast at Johns Hopkins, Jon GUhooly is doing great in med school. Now in Texas, Jason Ziebold is engaged to be married in March. Joining Jason for flight school in Corpus are Chad Holzapfel, Scott Zimmerman and Marc Dunivan. Congratulations Jason.

I spoke to John Sagaser around Thanksgiving. John is a SWO AUXO in Mayport. He has been very busy lately, boasting 52 CasReps in

his first ten months onboard. Congramlations to John's roomate, Shockey Snyder, who got his SWO pin around Christmas. John is in touch with Nate Schenck, who goes to SWOS after finishing MIT soon. John also heard from Sam Zager. who is nearing the end of his time at Oxford.

I received a lot of hometown news releases on "97. Here's aU the ones I haven't covered in earUer columns; Clint Bruce and John Gruen, both assigned to West Coast SEAL Teams. Ed Pavelka, assigned to fUght school in the Marine pipeUne. Aaron Price, assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29 in Camp Lejeune, NC. Dan Skuce, assigned to 2nd BattaUon. 10th Marines in Camp Lejeime, NC. Laura Booth, assigned to JOHN MCCAIN, just off deployment retumed o homeport in Japan. Stacey Sutton, assigned to FLETCHER out of Pearl Harbor, recentiy retimied form deployment to the Persian Gulf. CharUe McGiU. assigned to SHILOH out of San Diego, recentiy returned from deployment to the Persian Guff. Too bad you missed HaUoween CharUe. everyone from SWOS would like to have seen your costume this year. Nate Johnston, assigned to VANDEGRIFT out of Japan. Micah Newton and Dave Aming assigned to KITTY HAWK. Sean Opitz. John Spore and Meghan Bueno. aU three received their NFO Wings in October.

Please send me as much info as you guys can.

I keep a pad and pen by the phone for when any of you call. I apologize ff there's been large gaps in colunms. Sometimes there's not much to write about. For those of you who send me news, thanks and please be patient there always wUl be at least a three month lag between you sending me news and it appearing in Shipmate. So don't get finistrated, keep in touch. Good luck in 99!— Groove.

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Pres; David Forman e; DSForman@aol.com; h: 843-856-2976 Vice Pres.: John Chau Treas: Daniel J. Martin S e c y : Shawn C. Gee Corr. Sec"y; Carrie Howe 44237 Webster. Canton. MI 48187 e; Ljohowe@aol.com HAPPY NEW YEAR GREAT '98! Maybe, just maybe, the '99"ers are as excited about the new year as we were last year, when we welcomed in our own graduation year. I hope everyone had a nice holiday season with family and friends, and that the new year is good to you all. Before 1 tell you about everyone else, a quick note on our fundraising: 1 spoke with the Alumni Association, and they are almost done putting our database together so they can keep track of us all. To make sure we are financially set for our future as a Class, we need to be able to reach you. Please take the time to give your phone number and/or email address to Sally Gingell.

She will help us get to our goal. She can be reached at •"sally.gingeU@usna.com" or 410-2634448, ext. 205. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

A huge thanks and BZ to all who have sent me info about our Classmates. It"s great to hear what is going on, and even better to be able to pass it on to everyone else. Here in Charleston, die first NPS class will be graduating in Febmary. so congrats to them. My class is hitting the halfway

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point by now, and Tim Clark, A.D. Bonakdar, Herman Reed, Titus Fortner, and Jason Paulsen just got started a few weeks ago, back in December. B-Nak was teaching at NAPS, and it looks like he spent some free time in the weight room. He's going to have to inhale to pass anyone in the p-way once he gets to his boat.

Forget submariner stereotypes.

On Veteran's Day, NPS Class 9807 had die day off, and decided to have a good time at CatDaddy's: a fine institution of piano music and beverages in downtown Charleston. We packed the place, relatively speaking, and all got to hear Jesse Balboa's Spanish recital of the song "Rocket Man." We were all enlightened afterwards. Leighton Pitre, Pete Andrews, Tim Clark, Gabe Cavazos, Jake Porter, Mike Breen, Justin Anderson, Sinclair Ahn and Carlos Jativa were just some of the "Ensigns" in attendance. A good time was had by all. The days are flying by, and it's the littie things that help us all get by. For example, Ian SchiUinger's witty, yet often "nonsensical" humor continually keeps my section entertained.

"It's all about the yin and the yang."

SWOSDOC Class 131, Section 13. "SWO-DADDY" Day Back, L to R: Rob Sutton, Greg Stepler, Derek Solon, Will Stout, Sarah Rollings, Elisa Lanciault, Matt Shearin, J.P. Sevilla, and Ralpahel Smalls. Middle- L to R: Frank Sanchez, Sean Simmons, Samantha Stahl, Misty Steele, Misty Steinberger, Miranda Sherbs, and Joel Rodriguez.

Front- L to R: Seth Riggins and LT JG Ryan Norris, '96.

Elsewhere in the Navy...Rick UUman is having a great time in Coronado. I spoke with him on the phone, and they've made it through the worst, and now they get to start doing the fun stuff. All 11 USNA guys in that class are still in there. Jason Lavarias, Mike Wisecup, Brooks HoUand, and Jason Htdl, had various injuries which got them rolled back, but they are still in training, so good luck to them. Curt Cronin, Rick UUman, David SUverman, Coleman Ruiz, Brandon Roach, Joe Femenia, and Chris Irwin, '97 are still in their original class. I know we had more SEAL selectees from our Class, but I guess they are in a different class, and I have not heard from them yet. BZ to all. Go NAVY! Lots of news from the SWOS category; Phil Dana writes: Greetings from Newport!! SWOSDOC 130 graduated this past Friday (30 October) and we are now headed off to follow-on schools. Four classmates graduated with distinction led by Luke Radlinski, Steve Aldridge, Chris Savage, and the old married man (me). Other than a couple people having problems with Phase One and getting another shot with Class 131, no major problems. Many of us ventured to B-town to watch the guys kick some Eagle tail. What a game! Chris Curtis flies out to his ship in the Gulf tomortow moming (2 November) leading the way for '98 warriors. Talked to Micah Smith at the BC game and his stmggles with MIT leave me thinking that going to SWOS isn't all that bad.

That's about it for now. I'll be in Newport until Febmary. Beat ARMY! Samantha Stahl is in the next SWOSDOC class (131) and sent me the picture that you see below. WUl Stout created what they call "SWODADDY" day: whoever does best on the weekly exam has to buy the section donuts the following week. Derek Solon was named the resident "SWO-DADDY" after he got his frequent shopper card at Dunkin' Donuts. He's in a heated race for Top SWO, and that class graduates in January, so hopefully I'll be able to tell you that he made it. Good luck. From the Green side of the house: Doug Thumm and I (Rob Whalen) thought that we would give you the scoop on the '98 guys and girls here in Quantico. Delta Company just received their MOS assignment (eariy November) and will be beginning their War shortly. They graduate on 17 December. Echo Company has just finished Squadathon and are working up to their patrolling package. As for Fox, we got off the range a week ago and are finishing up the land nav package. Semper Fi!

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Going where we belong (under water), future submariners went on a dive trip off the coast of Charleston. Back- L to R: Dave Bonfili, Dave Forman, Dale Matheny, and LT JG Dan Branch '96 (SWO). Front- L to R; Tanner Puckett, Ed Hanley, Mike Breen, and Brian Hogan.

From overseas, I got a line from Melissa Plean. She graduated CEC school in October, now she is the AOIC of Constmction in Iwakuni, Japan (1/2 hour from Hiroshima). Wow, and I'm still only 500 miles from USNA. It's great to see that some of us are already out there doing the real thing. In the aviation category, news from Chris Keith; The first round of NFOs have graduated from Primary Flight Training from VT-4 down here in Pensacola. Derrick Dudash and Brian Vanyo will be staying in VT-4 after graduation for intermediate flight training and Katie Baldwin, Joel White and myself, Chris Keith, will be heading off to Randolf Air Force Base in San Antonia for Nav Training in January."

In places other than the fleet, I got word from Tiillio Celano. He is having a ball in Berkeley windsurfing, mountain biking, skiing, and, oh yeah, getting his graduate degree too. He says the work is challenging, but he has enough time to get it all done. Scott Grossman is also getting his degree at University of Maryland. His academics are tough enough that when he comes to Charleston in January, NPS will actually be easier than what he is doing now, or so he hopes.

Finally, on the civilian side, Phil Duba is working for Lockheed, playing on their hockey

team, and was recently awarded for his work. I don't know exactly what he is doing, but it's good to know that he's doing it well. Bill Bradley is currently living in Foxboro, MA. He wanted all the computer science majors to know that he landed a job programming COBALT and is enjoying life.

On the personal side, Kathleen McDermott got engaged, Scott Hughes got engaged, and Gabe Mauldin got married. Congrats to these three, and to everyone else who took the leap.

Best of luck and happiness to you all. Keep up the good work Great '98, and keep the info coming my way. Fair Winds... -DSF.

Time for some R and R: Ryan Erdman. Shawn Gee, and Amy Stankus take some time to unwind after a long week in the class room.

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ALABAMA Alabama Chapter RADM John T. Natter, USNR (Rrt^ 2101 6di .â&#x20AC;˘'Lvenue North-Suite 700 Birmingham. AL 35203 w: 205-254-3216 e: jnatter@gorham-waldrep.com ADM Steve Abbot '66 addressed the Birmingham Chapter at the Vestavia HiUs Country Club on 30 October. The guest speaker tUscussed his duties as Deputy Commander, European Command, which covers Norway to South Africa and Gibraltar to the Caspian Sea. Based in SmttgartVaihingen, Germany, his command covers 83 countries and more than 13 nullion square nules.

At ADM Abbots table, were RADM Jack Natter '62. the Alabama Chapter"s association president his granddaughter. ENS Jackie Natter, and Reverend Mark Abbot all of Hoover; USNA Parents Club presidents, Liz and Ken Sawyer of Pelham: and Tay and SybU Abbot of Mobile.

RADM Jack Natter addressing the troops Among the others there, were ADM Abbot's aide, LCDR Michael Van Durick; association secretary. Stephanie and Brannon Chisolm '80 of Cahaba River Estates; CAPT Kirk Newell of Cahaba Heights; COL Roy Mims, with guest John Bird, of the Retired Officers Association: Margy and Hamilton Perkins '49 and CAPT Ernie Schoolfield '66, all of South Highlands; Mary and Lex Williamson, Herb and Michele Luria, Kathy and Allan Rowe Jr.. WilUam H. Narter, Kay and Maj Gen Jim Mickie '48. with guests. Earl and Mary Whatiey, all of Mountain Brook; Dennis Read '59 and LCDR Edward Smitii of Crestline: Jean, and CAPT John Williamson and Kevin Patton '85. all of Homewood.

Also spotted, were Tim and Ingrid Fulmen, Libby and Joe Etheridge, Joan and CDR Chuck BaUey '60 and RADM Natter's wife, Nancy Natter, all of Hoover. Susan and Dr. Roy Smith , Libby and Ken Blalock '89. widi Kens fadier. CAPT Keitii Blalock, Carol and CAPT Bob Beaty, Tim Hancock '79, Chris and CAPT Alan Clark '52. with guest, Lee R. Brown, all of Riverchase: Frances and Richard Owens '59 of Pelham: Betty and CAPT Lowell Womack of Vestavia Hills: Denise and CAPT Frank Hughes '66. Jean and GUhert Royal '66, Army LTC Kelso Jones, Rudy and CAPT JetTBadgett '52 and CAPT Ned Barrett with Jane Douthit all of North Shelby: and Naval aviators. CUff and Peggy Hathaway, and Ron and Charlotte Montgomery, Butch and Barbie OUver.

Among the others coming from out of town, were the speaker's parents, Margaret and retired RADM "Doc" Abbot '39 of MobUe. The Chapter also celebrated its third annual Army/Navy party at the Vestavia HiUs Country Club. The event started one hour prior to kickoff and had a large Navy contingent to support the combatants. It was a loud boisterous affair, with some of the electricity normally present at the game. JoEUen and Kevin Patton '85 did an outstanding job as hosts, and Lytm and Scott Watson '83 kept interest high during slack pieriods, as their children. Byran. Jody and Ben, raffled off door prizes. Jody Watson did such a great job leading the Navy cheering section that rumors of early tryouts with several NFL teams were abound. Thirst quenching Ubations flowed, and an outstantUng heavy lunch buffet kept the participants fueled throughout the battie.

Among those present were Nancy and Jack Natter '62, Chapter president; and Susan and Roy Smith '73, Chapter vice-president; along with Justin and Jeniufer Smith and Ben Heslop. Also present were Mark and Valerie Abbot parents of MIDN Benjamin Abbot '01, with Joel. Caleb, and Jacob; Debbie and George Bockhold '66.

Stephanie and Brannon Chisolm '80. Astrid and Buck ChisoUn, USMA (a spy?); Chris and Alan Clark '52, with Marie Johnson; Francis and George Florence '49. Marilyn and Harry Eraser, USMA "62 (another spy?); Parent"s Club member, Kathleen Gard and family; Cathy and Rick Malczynski '86. and associate members, George and Kaye Meighen and G. Allen Meighen. Jr. Also participating in the festivities were, Jim Mickie '48, John Miller, USMA (spy m?); Rich-

ard Owens '58, James Pointer '78. Janet and David Prosser '69. H.L. Ritchie, GUbert Royal '66, Ken and Liz Sawyer, Parent's Club presidents; Mary and George Sloan '58. George Tickle (Parent"s Club member). Eugenia and Joseph Walter '55, Gray and Mr. Lyons.

Rick Malczvnski 205-822-5288

Himtsville Chapter LtCol Thomas M. Cobnan, USAF (Ret) '56 100 Ruskin Drive Madison. AL 35758 h: 205-837-0677 e: T.Colman@worldnet.atLnet The November meeting of the HuntsviUe Chapter was held at the Fogcutter restaurant on the second Thursday at 11:30 a.m. The attendees were Bob Brown "49. Mike Stroop "54. Tom Colman "56.

Frank Tatom "56. Fritz Stiener "57. Ed Jackson "58, John Robbins "68. Tom CogdiU "60, Bob Sampson "56. Bill Watts "38, Hu Hyde "61 and Hector Negroni. USAFA "61.

Fritz Steiner reported more eventsfitimhis visit to Viemam. One of his reasons for returning was to locate the natives in a photo he took while there during the war. He had been imable to locate a woman and her yoimg son in a picture and left the picture with a native who said he would continue the search. Recentiy, Fritz received a caU from the man, telUng of the events leading up to his locating the woman and her son. He is preparing an article for the local Huntsville Times.

An award, recognizing his service as a Chapter officer since 1994. was presented to John Robbins.

John has instimted several changes over the years that have lead to increased participation and membership in the Chapter. It is weU deserved.

The annual Midshipmen lunch, for local Midshipmen home on leave, was held on 28 December at the Fogcutter They were invited to bring family members and friends. We enjoyed the opportunity to share their experiences and compare the changes since we were there. We may tell them it is easier now. but we know better.

A Valentine's Day dinner is scheduled for Saturday. 13 Febmary. also at the Fogcutter tf you have not been contacted about it contact one of the members. We will be happy to make room for everyone who wants to attend.

Are you a member of the Robert Means Thompson Societyl Please call Jennifer John at the Naval Academy Planned Giving Office to discuss membership (410-293-1939.)

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Alumni in the area should contact a member about meetings. We can usually be found at die Fogcutter at 11 ;30 a.m. on tiie second Thursday of each month.

Ed Jackson '58 Edjackson @ aimet.net

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter Col PhiUp R. Moulton, USAF (Ret.) '58 7500 East McCormick ParkwayJ|14 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 h: 602-596-2975; 602-607-6845 e: moidtonaz@aol.com

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Chapter J. IVIichael Wray '85 18881 Von Karman-Suite 800 Irvine, CA 92612 w: 949-833-5868 e: James.wray@eqiutable.com October Business Exchange Luncheon The Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon Group met at the MCAS El Toro Officers Club on 13 October 1998 to celebrate die 154th birthday of the founding of the Naval Academy.

The guest speaker was CAPT Doug Roulstone '72, the commanding officer of JOHN C STENNIS ( C V N -

74), the adopted ship of the Los Angeles Chapter.

Doug spoke about STENNIS, their recent deployment from Norfolk to the Persian Gulf and finally ending in their new homeport of San Diego, and the relationship between the ship and the LA Chapter, which the ship really appreciates. Doug brought his PAO, LT David Oates, along to assist with the presentation.

Those in attendance to hear this outstanding talk included: Art Vamum '40, Ken Klofkom '43, Bob Rubel '44, TR Johnson '47, Al Enderie '52, Bill AUen '53, Dave Grover '53, Si Kittier '53, Bob LoweU '53, Joe Zebrowski '53, John Cobb '58, George Watts '58, Dick Bannister '60, Danny Musselman '60, Dave Wilshin '64, Pete Thompson '67, Doug Roulstone '72, Rene Pili '78, Joe Mandichak '89, Paul Taylor of the Parents Club, Jack Gobbell, LT David Oates and Art Granski and WaUy Seglerfromthe Newport Beach Navy League.

November Business Exchange Luncheon The November Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon was held on the third Tuesday of November instead of the usual second Tuesday date due to the O'Club at MCAS El Toro being unavailable on our usual meeting date.

As we normally do in November, the Luncheon celebrated the 223rd birthday of the United States Marine Corps, complete with the Commandants message via video tape and cake cutting. This was the final celebration of the Marine Corps birthday to ever be held at MCAS El Toro, due to the impending closure of the base in mid-1999. The sword used for cutting the birthday cake belonged to Danny Musselman's father, who retired as a Marine Brigadier General after nearly 40 years of total service, having started as an enlisted man. The senior Marine in date of entry into the Corps, COL BiU Barber, USMC (Ret.), who won the Medal of Honor in Korea, and the junior Marine, CAPT Joe Maybach '93, aide to the commanding general. Third Marine Aircraft Wing, ate the first pieces of cake, which were cut in keeping with the traditions of the Corps.

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Our guest speaker was Maj Gen Mike DeLong '67, USMC, who assumed command of the Third Marine Aircraft Wing this past summer. Mike talked about the readiness of the Third Marine Aircraft Wing for deployment to Southwest Asia and how the move to Miramar has effected the Wing personnel. He answered questions on all aspects of life in the Corps as we approach the 21 st century. Those attending included; Art and Carol Vamum '40; Ken Klofkom '43; Bob Rubel '44; Stan Weisburg '46; TR Johnson '47; John Snyder '50; Si Kittler '53; Bob Lowell '53; Joe Zebrowski '53; Harold Hussey '56; Joe Koch '57; Danny Musselman '60; Hank Salerno '64; Dave Wilshin '64; Mike DeLong '67; Bruce Stevens '70; Joe Mandichak '89; Joe Maybach '93; Col Bill Barbet USMC (Ret.); Col Jim Ritchie, USMC (Ret.); Marv Garrison, USMC (Ret.) and Col Steve Muggs, USMC, Base Commander at El Toro.

Army/Navy Game Party Over 100 Alumni, Woops and friends gathered at the Season Ticket in Irvine to cheer on their teams for the 1998 Army/Navy game. Season Ticket was a new location this year, as the MCAS Tustin O'Club had closed, since the game party last year. The new venue was a big success, with multiple TV sets strategically placed for all to easily watch the game. The food was plentiful and excellent, the drinks very reasonably priced, and the fellowship outstanding as always. Both sides had numerous participants doing pushups after each score. Al Kozischek '55 did an excellent job as our cheerleader, as he does each year However, we were all a bit disappointed in the final outcome.

The Orange County Register had reporters in attendance to do an article on the game, which appeared on the front page of the Metro Section of the Sunday Register, with a picture of Danny Mussleman '60 and Ted Parsons '60. OCN TV also had their camera at the party and ran about four minutes of footage that evening with interviews of Art Varnum '40 and Danny Musselman '60. The Season Ticket has been reserved again for the game party in 1999. Alumni in attendance included: Art Varnum '40, Ken Klofkorn '43, Shirley Johnston (widow of Bill Johnston '48), TomGillen '51, Si Kittler '53, Bob Shaidnagle '53, Joe Zebrowski '53, BiU Lutz '54, Al Kozischek '55, Joe Koch '57, Bin Barta '58, George Bethel '59, Danny Musselman '60, Ted Parsons '60, Don Brown '65, Joe Gatlin '67, Dick Glasow '67, Pete Thompson '67, Hugh Batten '69, Rene Pili '78 and Joe Mandichak '89.

Dining Out/Game Party at the Jonathan Club A Dining Out was held at the Jonathan Club the night before the Army/Navy game, with a game watching party the day of the game. Details of this affair will appear in the next issue of Shipmate.

Joe Koch '57

Monterey Bay Chapter CDR John J. Branson, Jr., USN (Ret.) '50 1281 Sylvan Road Monterey CA 93940-4942 h; 408-375-8603 e: JJBransnjr@aol.com

Are you a member of the Robert Means Thompson Societyl Please call Jennifer John at the Naval Academy Planned Giving Office to discuss membership (410-293-1939.)

Sacramento Chapter CDR James N. D'Orso, USN (Ret.) '52 809 Dragonfly Court Roseville, CA 95747 h; 916-771-8950 e; Frank_Blake@msn.com The monthly meeting of the Sacramento Chapter was held at noon on 5 November 1998, at the Palomino Club, Watt and El Camino. In attendance, in order of graduation, were; SOPA Larry Pierce '38, Ted Ustick '39, Jean and Don Bruce '40, Mo Slater '42, John Daniel '43, Lou Renz '47, Betty and Bill Spencer '47, Barry Whittiesey '49, Claire and Jim D'Orso '52, Jack Tallman '55, John Haynes '55, John Lally '56, Ron Beagle '56, Bruce Friedrich '57, Bob Johnston '57, George Simmons '61, Jack Everett '64, Dave McKie '66, Terry Brown '67 and guests. Jack and Marge Ahman.

It was announced that the Army/Navy game means a number of opportunities for fellowship and remote, but genuine, support for the Midshipmen footballers, including everyone's favorite, Pat Geyers. President Jim D'Orso also mentioned that orders will be taken for the "official" USNA name tags, which would offer a tasteful way for infrequent attendees to know and be known.

Our guest CDR Jack Ahman, USN (Ret), then shared, with us, memories and highlights of his 31-year career, mostiy spent as a UDT frogman.

Jack enlisted in 1931, matriculated in the gunnery field, and as such was responsible for firing torpedoes in that era. During target practice, they were duds, of course, and the gunner's mates had to dive to salvage the spent fish; thus the birth of UDT, if we are to accept this version of natural evolution.

The exam for warrant officer gunner in 1940 extended for ten days, with five days allotted for the written portion, and five days spent evaluating skills in the actual/technical aspects.

Jack related a humorous account of his experience on Mt. Vesuvius, involving the "greatest gunner's mate that God ever put on this earth," who sadly and regularly got lost whenever liberty was observed. Someone would always have to go ashore and bail him out of jail, so sad was his story and dependable his predicaments. He was a difficult discipline, however, as he was a model sailor in all other respects, rising before dawn, cleaning and fussing with his guns 'til they shone, and generally providing leadership by example. After one of his unfortunate forays in town, which resulted in the predictable overnight jail stay, he was asked at Mast, "If you were the captain of this ship and you had to discipline you, what would you do?"

The sailor reflected a moment, then replied, "I would show mercy to me, sir, and retum ray liberty card."

In 1933, Jack was a part of the fleet that steamed into Havana harbor after a "management change" in Cuba. Juan Baptista had threatened to kill all Americans captured there and take over all the property. Flagship of the fleet flashed a message, whose uncoded words read something like, "Harm one American, and it will be the end of Cuba." Four hours later, the response came back; "We will release all Americans."

At one point in the World War II era. Jack Ahman served as driver for Winston Churchill, during a Bermuda meeting with FDR. With the highs, sometime come the lows, however, and Jack also told of some experiences with too-rapid ascents from the depths, which resulted in painful bends and other reasons for second thoughts about this particular field of endeavor The local association was very appreciative of Jack's presentation and quite impressed with his accomplishments. It made us all reflect, once again.

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upon the unique opportunities for command and performance that sailors, over the years and around the w orld, have been able to execute and enjoy. In fact a talk such as this reminds us. as we should be reminded on occasion, of the bright and shining place that the U.S. Navy has forged for itself in the history of these United States.

San Diego/Coronado Chapter CAPT Robert G. Stevenson, USN (Ret) '60 1060 CaUe Mesita Bonita, CA 91902-2406 h: 619-175-1926: w: 619-475-1864 e: tobac@cts.com Plans, Events and One Perspective Our first action item is to wish all a happy, healthful and prosperous New Year. We look forward to your continued support help and cooperation in making your Chapter responsive and enjoyable for each and every member. Thank you for your support this past year.

As the year begins, we'll have the following events requiring plaiming and action. In April, we wiU have elections for Chapter officers and four directors. U you would enjoy being an officer or director, please identify yourseff and your choice(s) to any of the current officers. In May, we'll have the instaUation of those elected. Later in May. we wUl again host the prospective members of the Class of 2003, their famUies and the Parents Club at a congratulatory diimer It will be a nostalgic moment for us, as the final Class of the 20th century graduates in late May. We will aU hope and pray that those graduates in this new century continue the dedicated task of keeping this, the land of the free and the home of the brave.

At AimapoUs in July. aU Classes wiU be united as prospective graduates in the 21st century. August wiU again be a ""dark"" month, and we then wiU kick off the final semester and football season of this century (at least for the conventional mathematicians).

October Luncheon We were most fortunate and grateful to finally have RADM Ronne Froman. Commander Naval Base San Diego as our guest speaker. Her principal topic was an explanation of the regionaUzation concept the shore estabUshment has undertaken.

She captivated all of us when she said that the primary purpose of her command, and indeed the entire shore estabUshment, is to continue to provide logistics support to fleet uiuts. Her discussion included the 18 functions and businesses that ComNavBase San Diego manages. From the regionally managed base fire departments, to the single environmental oil/hazard cleanup team, to the development of a regional real estate management plan, the tasks at the ComNavBase level seem unending. In addition, identifying cost factors and budgeting is the critical decision parameter. RADM Froman"s discussion of the dredging of San Diego Bay, including all of the associated environmental concems, was greatly appreciated because of the media attention given to the project, prior to and during the acmal dredging. Thank you, RADM Froman.

Attendees were Bob Leeman '34, Skeet Bemis '39, Art Fischer' 39, Jack Bennett '41. Gene Farrell '42, Tiny Atidnson "45, Don Blair "46, Bob Gorton '46, Corliss Nugent "46, BUI Ayers '48. Bob Neely '48, Bill Broughton "49, Chuck Howe "49, Ron Davies "51, Andy Kremm "51, John Tillson "51.

Corky Lenox "52, Bob Miller "52, Jim Rodgers "53, Ed Martin '54, Tom Boucher '55, Ned Floyd 55, Hugh Webster "55. Jerry Fulk "56. Ted Almstedt "57, Tom BiUings "59. Bob Byme "60. Bill Lloyd '60. George Marburger "60. Bob Stevenson "60,

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Tom Bailey ' 6 1 , DonGriimeU ' 6 1 , Bill Kraus ' 6 1 .

Steve Mayian "61. Myron Fleming "62. John Kelly "62. Fred Perrill ' 6 2 , Jerry Harken "63, Max Ricketts "63, Chet White "63. Jeff Clough "64. Gary Van Haaren "65. Pete Young "67, Dick Evert "68.

CharUe Carey " 70. Jim Ward "71. Greg Differding '74. Eric Kaliski "78. John JoUffe "79, Danny Archer "80, Jim Grant "80, Alan Portillo "80, Jdl Votaw "80. Bob Rubin "82, Joanne and Mike Midgley "85, Rich Schwarz "88, Duke Clark "86, Rick Dansey "86 Morgan MiUer "91 and several guests and members of RADM Froman"s staff.

November Luncheon Our guest speaker was the most accomplished and experienced author. Mr. James W. Huston. Jim is the author of Balance of Power, a novel described by reviewers as an "exciting and exceptionaUy timely first time thriUer"' Jim is a graduate of the Uiuversity of South Carolina with a B A in history.

He is also a former jet pilot described as ""a former Navy F-14 flyboy"" by another reviewer. He is an attomey with his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia. Given that personal background and experience, one can only imagine the thriller that Jim has written. The book is written in mUitary jargon, described by the American Library Association reviewer as ""the miUtary techno-speak of dogfights, amphibious landings and battlefield mayhem."" For those romantics among us, there is even a love story, involving top aides of the Speaker of the House and the President. We are not endorsing the sale or sales of any book or product in any way. We are just describing the gentieman who was kind enough to address our group and describe his own background. Thank you Jim. In attendance were Bob Leeman "34, Dan Harrington '38. Skeet Bemis "39, Fred Clarke "39.

Art Fischer "39. John Drew "42. Dick De Prez "44, Andy Papageorge "44, George Maxwell "45, Glen Wilson "45^ Boll Gorton "4^6, Ed ElUs "46, Lou Guertin "47, BUI Ayers "48, Dick Hoffinan "48, Lloyd Jones "48, Bob Neely "48, Doc Savage "48, BiU Broughton "49, Stan Counts "49, Chuck Hickey "49. Chuck Howe "49, Stan Neander "50. Andy Kremm "51, John Tillson "51. Dick Dietz "52.

Swede Hedberg "52, Paul Dudley "53. Stan Waid "53. Ed Martin "54. Carl Nelson "56. Jeff Dennis "57. Pat Henry "57. Jim Cartwright "59, Bob Byme "60. BUI Evans "60. Jack Shaw "60, Bob Stevenson "60, Tom Bailey "61. Myron Fleming '62. Fred PerriU "62. Jay Roberts "63. Chet White "63. Jeff Clough "64, Jay Eggers "64. BiU Uhich "64, Frank WUson '65, Don Berkebile '66, Rich Zajicek ' 7 1 , Rey Arellano '77, Tom Behrle "77. Mike Keaney '77, Skip McVay '77, Randy Farley "80, Barbette Lowndes '80, Aldo Ray "80, Steve So-eightiff "80.

Alan Camaisa "82, Chris and Bob Rubin "82. Mike Midgley "85, John Ross '88, Rich Schwarz '88, Dave Jensen "92 and a half dozen guests.

Homepage (bttp://www,san.rr.coni/alumni/) Hotiine (619-279-USNA) Please check out the information on both the homepage and hotiine. This information is updated frequendy; but if you have a question, please ask.

There is a lot of other information of both standing and short-term importance. You may make luncheon reservations on either the homepage or hotline.

Business and Career Networking Forum Our fomms are held on the second Friday of every month at The Bread Basket on Miramar Road at the 1-15 interchange (Miramar Road and 1-15) just to die east of MCAS Miramar. This is a joint service fomm/network in company with the West Point Alumni group from here in San Diego. Air Force Academy Alums here are also participating.

There is plenty of parking available at The Bread Basket/Holiday Inn complex.

So, are you looking for a transitional or career change? Or, ff you i e a d y have an established business and career and are looking to hire a service academy Alum or increase your market share, dien the Networking Fomm is for you. The forum is a great place to drop off a business card or two or even a "flyer"" describing your services. For S6.50 (cash, no checks, and ff you can, please bring the exact amount) you get aU of the networking described above, plus juice, coffee, pastries, muffins and assorted fmits.

There is a lot of exposure. Bring along a friend, or bring your boss along. An academy ring is not required. There is no need to make reservations, but please check die hotime (619-279-USNA) for any possible or unexpected changes.

Our Networking Coordinator has changed. Our new Networking Coordinator is Darid FenneU '87.

He will be keeping up the work search/networking database for the Chapter and area, ff you would Uke to be included, please send the foUowing information to David: Name, Occupation, Company, Address. Phone (work and home), email address, and kind of work you are searching for He can be reached at dfenneU@bradley-monis.com or 638-7185.

Don Grinnell '61

San Fransisco Chapter CDR Edward F. Cotter, Jr., USN ( R e t ) '73 11 Las Palomas Orinda, CA 94563 h: 510-253-8260 e; edward.cotter@kp.org

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR WUUam J. Stewart, USNR ( R e t ) '63 1617 Las Canoas Road Santa Barbara. CA 93105 h: 805-962-0703;w; 805-963-1863 The next printing of the social roster wiU be mailed shortiy after your receipt of this issue of Shipmate. Please provide (call, mail or emaU) any changes to your address or telephone number for inclusion. Any changes to email or additions to the Ust should be sent to either the undersigned or to Gary Minar '58 at gary.h.minar@Lmco.com.

Along with the roster will be the dun for the annual dues. Treasurer Jim McClure "63 says we are financially stable and that S3 wiU continue to cover expenses.

Hart Kait '34 still needs a new recording of the Air Force song. The lack of a response to an earlier request may reflect a desire on the part of the membership to avoid singing i t but it won't work.

Anyone with a tape to spare shoiUd send it to Hart (CAPT H. H. Kait. USN (Ret), 877 La Milpita Road. Santa Barbara, CA 93105) for future use.

Bill Brinon '53 805-682-8590 billyboy@sb.net

COLORADO Colorado Chaptel CAPT Daniel Branch, Jr^ USN (Ret.) 'St 555 Apollo Drive Boulder. CO 80303-5002 h; 303-499-0337; w; .^03-966-48331 e; dbranchjr@aol.com;iÂŤ^bStte: ww^l^tnfi com/~usnaaacolorado/

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CONNECTICUT Connecticut Chapter Robert R. Figura '58 Five Crescent Court—Box 329!^ Groton Long Point, CT 06340-8112 h: 860-536-2206 _^|p»e; mdbr24A@procUgy.Mim The Connecticut Chapter recently enjoyed a wonderfiU event, cosponsoring a bus trip with the Newport Chapter, to the Navy/Boston College football game in Chesmut Hill, MA. The day was sunny and warm. The members and guests from both Chapters made excellent company, and the game was certainly a highlight for Navy football in 1998.

The Navy/Boston College football rivalry is scheduled for the next several years, so we expect to expand on the success of this year's trip. Put it on your game calendar; our next game at Chestnut Hill is on 23 September 2000.

Participating in this trip were, from Connecticut, Bonnie and Walt McGuiness '39, Pat and Don Carty '58, Bemadette and Bob Figura '58 and guests, Cami and Bill O'Donnell; Barbara and Chuck Lounsbury '64, Lillian and Jerry Maher '66, David Candler '67, George Volkman '67 and guest, Jim Radack; and from Newport, Frank Snyder '48, Roger Buck '50, Bob Connelly '52, Jim Conway '55, Aim and Jim Hogg '56, and their two sons; Ben Katz '57, Bob Loewenthal '57, Jim Wright '58, and Associate Member Glenn Secrest.

Our next scheduled activity is scheduled for Friday, 12 March 1999. Remembering our successful two-part event last year, the tour of the Pratt & Whitney engine assembly plant and dinner speaker later, we have scheduled a similar program this year, courtesy of Sonalysts, Inc., in Waterford.

First, we wiU have a plant tour, beginning at 5:00 p.m., personally conducted by Sonalysts President David Hinkle '54. We wiU see how this defense industry company successfully diversified into other fields, specifically a large movie studio and the design and production of computer multimedia products.

After the tour, at approximately 6:30 p.m., we will adjourn to the nearby U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Officer's Club for a dinner meeting, with a brief "social hour," followed by dinner. We wiU be addressed by Andy Torriello '66, chief operating officer at Sonalysts. Andy will speak about the "Jennifer Project," the covert CIA effort to recover a sunken Russian Golf-class submarine during the Cold War. The object was to recover the entire sunken submarine, complete with its ballistic missiles and code machines, in order to leam the extent of Soviet technology. All this was attempted with the help of Howard Hughes and without the Soviet Navy's knowledge of what was happening. The "Jennifer Project" was the subject of a Discovery Channel TV presentation last fall.

Further details about this meeting will be pubUshed in our next Chapter newslettet which will be distributed in Febmary.

Our 1999 dues are due! Please send your check for $25, endorsed USNAAA CT Chapter, marked "1999 dues," to Chapter Treasurer Tom Hogsten '85, at 21 Nicholas Court, Bristol, CT 06010.

Other Planned Events Saturday, 13 March: Navy/Southem Connecticut gymnastics meet in New Haven Sunday, 18 April; combined meeting with the Parents' Club of Connecticut at the Hartford Armory Officer's Club May: Submarine underway cmise in Long Island Sound (to be restricted to paid-up members, first come, first served.)

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COSTA RICA Costa Rica Chapter Claudio A. Pacheco '64 Apt 4307-1000 San Jose, Costa Rica e: cpacheco@sol.racsa.co.cr •

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DELAWARE Delaware Chapter Frank S. "Nick" Carter, HI '70 9 Nebraska Avenue PO. Box 266 Lewes, DE 19958 h; 302-644-4838; e: nick.carter@dol.i

FLORIDA Fort Lauderdale C Jeffrey Dale Welsh, Esq. '73 2805 NE 29tii Stt-eet Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 h; 954-564-5065; w: 954-564-6994 e; jwelsh2@bellsouth.net "Someday, we've gotta get organized!" If this sounds familiar, then you'll know that the granting of our Chapter Charter is an important event.

Well, thanks to ADM "Sir Snuffy" Smith '54, Chairman of the Board, and RADM Ron Marryott '57, President and CEO, this outpost of Navy in the deep south is legitimate. It took a while, and we may have nearly failed our background checks; but the Fort Lauderdale Chapter has our proper charter. We are very pleased to join the other Chapters of the national organization.

During our November luncheon meeting in downtown Fort Lauderdale, our guest from Annapolis, RADM Ron Marryott, presented the charter to President, Jeff Welsh '73, and then provided us with an overview of the Naval Academy, the Alumni Association, and his perception of our place in the big picture. Among the topics discussed, was the changing nature of the traditional Homecoming weekend and the difficulty of arranging large gatherings in the crowded town and Yard.

ADM Marryott made a definite plea for all Alumni to "get on the net" and spoke of his intentions to tie together the formal and informal Alumni groups by use of the intemet. In this regard, he echoes the hopes of our local officers, who are striving to mn a paperless organization, one where we all stay in touch with ease, via the intemet. In addition to our usual Broward County gang, we were graced by visitors from Palm Beach, who drove down to honor our speaker A quick glance showed that we had members from Classes as far back as '41, and a few folks from the '90s. We all enjoyed hearing our guest, and it was fun to get another chance to talk with each other and continue our get acquainted process. One is constantly surprised at the breadth of activities that mark the lives of our members.

Our immediate future holds our Army/Navy game party with the local West Point tribe, some formal activities during the winter, and at least one evening pub crawl where we will visit a handful of the local Irish and English pubs that have become popular in this nautical enclave, "Yachting Capital of the World." Check in with saltysam@beIlsouth.net, if you find yourself in our neighborhood. We will be glad to see you.

CAPT J. Michael Smith, USNR (Ret) '61 Gainesville Academy Club 10424 SW 41st Place Gainesville, FL 32608 h; 352-376-6611; w; 352-376-3301 e; AFN44500@AFN.ORG The Gainesville Chapter held their October meeting at the Gainesville Country Club on 15 October 1998. The program concemed Navy recruiting and was presented by Petty Officer, First Class Holstead of the Gainesville Recmiting station.

Attendees were: Charles Baker '87, Leo Cannon '53, Joe Phelan '66,Andy Ponseigo '84, Larry Reid '58, Mickey Smith '61, Tom Tucker "61, BiU Vivian '67 and Mase Wells '47.

The Gainesville Academy Club held their November meeting at the Gainesville Country Club on 19 November 1998. The program, conceming Patent Law and Intellecttial Property, was presented

by Rick Childress '55.

Attendees were; Larry Reid '58, Bill Vivian '67, Mase Wells '47, Jim Carr '55, Dave Matema '67, Ben Moreland '34, Sam Mutch ' 7 1 , Hart Stringfellow '48, Ty Tyler '76, Al Vito '44 and Mickey Smith '61.

Our next meeting is scheduled as our "Beat Army" party on 5 December.

J.M. Smith '61

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Charles A. Pendleton, Jr., USN (Ret) '43 5212 Antares Court Atiantic Beach, FL 32233-4583 h; 904-249-6683 e; LPG3@aol.com On Saturday, 14 November 1998, the Jacksonville Chapter held a dinner meeting in the O'Club at the Fleet Landing retirement community. The evening proved to be yet another memorable event with fine dining, an outstanding guest speaker, and the opportunity to meet other area Alumni, their spouses and guests.

A short business meeting followed the delicious dinner prepared by the Fleet Landing staff. RADM Bill Smedberg '51, chairman of the nominating committee, presented the proposed slate of candidates for the 1999 Chapter Officers and Directors.

The slate of nominations, which was seconded and approved by the members present, follows; President Mike Borns '70; Vice President Bill Mcllvaine '57; Secretary Chuck Pendleton '43; Treasurer Dave Ward '45; Directors Pete Miller '76, John Gillcrist '70, Tom Heilmann '68, Bill Smedberg '51, BiU Carrier '45, Bob Schauffler '45, Tom Faulders '46 and Jette Browne '65.

Outgoing Chapter President Chuck Pendleton personally thanked his wife. Norma; Bea Gray; Bill Payne; Ruth Payne; Charlie Styer; Tom Heilmann and Bill Smedberg for their support and assistance during his two years as Chapter President. Chuck Pendleton also announced that the Navy League has invited USNA Alumni to attend their meeting at Ocean Breeze, Mayport, on 19 November 1998 when ADM J. Paul Reason '65, CincLantFleet, will be the speaker. Incoming Chapter President Mike Boms asked for everyone's support during the upcoming year and said that the Chapter should take on the challenge of making the Jacksonville area population aware of the opportunities available at the United States Naval Academy for quality young people willing to serve their country in the Navy or Marine Corps.

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The members of the JacksonvUle Chapter thank Chuck Pendleton and his wffe. Norma, for their outstanding service to the Chapter during the last two years.

We w ere privileged to have the son of Chapter member, BiU Cobb '43. and his wife. Jean, as our speaker. RADM WUUam W. Cobb, Jr. '68 is currentiy Commander Naval Surface Warfare Center and Commander Naval Ordnance Center He has had a wide variety of Naval surface and shore billets and had timely information of interest to all of us. SpecificaUy, the Admiral addressed the foUowing facts and issues. Today's sailor is smarter and better educated than the saUor of thirty years ago.

Women in the Navy are doing a fine job. Two women have screened for command, and there will be a woman commanding an Aegis ship in the near future. A new national priority has arisen to develop a BalUstic Missile Defense system to protect our coimtry against rogue countries and from terrorist attack, and the Navy will lead the way. In the future, our Navy's ships will have BaUistic MissUe Defense capabilities and will be maimed by fewer people. Our forward deployed ships are fuUy combat ready now. and our emphasis is to make our forces at home fully ready. Retention of our young officers, aviators and surface, is a problem that is receiving the appropriate attention from the Navy's leadership. RADM Cobb recognized retired ADM Pete GaUatin and retired RADM BUI Smedberg and then answered questions presented by the attendees.

Attending were a total of 109 members, spouses, widows and guests. Regular members and their spouses or guests included; Norm Helfrich '26.

Giimy and Pete Galantin '33, Dee and Bob Graham '34. Betsy and Hugh Lewis '34, Lib and Bud Ward '35 and guests. Fran and Bob Morton '36.

Ann and Dick Pratt '36. Harriet and Hugh Elwood '38, John Baur '39. Betty and Jack Hinman '40.

Helyn and WaUy UUey '40. Mary Love and Gray Strum '41, CharUe Styer '41. Jeaime and Ray Welch '41, Tina and Tom Wolfe '41. Lynn and Gris MoeUer '42. Jean and BUI Cobb '43. Sally and George ComeUus '43, Bob McConneU '43, Fran and Bob Mink '43. Lucy and Len Smith '43.

Norma and Chuck Pendleton '43. Bob Awtrey '44 and guest, JuUa and Wilson Baldwin '44, Bobbie Sue and Walt Honour '44, Ruth and BiU Payne '44. Bonnie and George TaUey '44, Grace and BiU Carrier '45. Kate and Bob SchaufHer '45, Frances and Vic Vissering '45. Betty and Dave Ward '45. Bobbe and Tom Faulders '46. MarUyn and Don HeberUng '46, Ann and Larry Larson '46, JuUe and Jim Branson '48, Joan and John Ryder '48, Christel and Don Fisher '49, Ann and BiU Smedberg '51, Margaret Aim and Shannon Heyward '57 and guest, Barbara and Bill McDvaine '57, Pat and Norman Jones '60, BUI Emmerich '61, Patricia and BiU Famsworth '65.

Diane and Tom Heilmann '68. Sara and Mike Boms '70, John GUIcrist '70, Cindy and Pete MUler '76, and Steffi and Brett Feinstein '86.

Wives and widows attending included: Mildred Johnson "29, Betty ElUs "30, Gene Ritchie "31.

Elynor Brown "31, Ann Brown "34, Dutch Decker '35. Mimi Rawson '39 and guest Naomi Kigerl '42 and guest. Betty Omohundro '43, Ann Farmer '46 and guest, Barbara Cole "46, and Dorthy Moureau "48, The Chapter's goal continues to be to increase the participation of Jacksonville area Naval Academy Alumni in the activities of their local Chapter. There are more than 1.100 Alums in the Jacksonville area, and all are encouraged to join the Chapter and participate in upcoming fimctions and events.

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For iifformation on becoming a member of the local Chapter, call MUte Borns '70 at 273-4714, BUI Mcllvaine '57 at 273-1452. Chuck Pendleton â&#x20AC;˘43 at 249-6683. or Dave Ward '45 at 246-2679.

For information about the Wall Climbers businessmen"s breakfast meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, caU John GiUcrist '70 at 313-6833.

Also, check out our new and expanding Jax Chapter Intemet website: www.inindspiing.com/ ~gunsmoke26o/USNAAAJAX/ which was prepared by and is maintained by Scott BushneU '64.

The site has iifformation about upcoming Chapter events, news of interest to Jacksonville area Alumni, and Unks to hundreds of other sites of interest to USNAAlunmi,

Miami Chapter NeU C. Sapp '62 7201 SW47di Court Miami, FL 33143-6109 h: 305-665-1298; e; neilsapp@aol.com Having been defunct for some 20-i- years, the Miami Chapter (formerly the Southeast Florida Chapter) is aUve again, restored by the efforts and interests of the Alumni community in the Miami aiea.

Our first social and business meeting was held in September at the Riviera Country Club in Coral Gables. FoUowing this meeting, we requested formal recognition from the Alumni Association and expect a reply from the Board after their meeting in December. We had a follow-on meeting in October, also held at the Riviera, at which we finemned the bylaws, met with a West Point Society representative, and started planning for the year ahead. We are still recmiting new members and wiU award "'Plankowner Status"" to anyone who joins and pays their dues before our ""We're Official" party.

There is a vibrant Alumni community here, with more than 50 members on board already, and we expect to host a variety of social events in the upcoming months. By the time you read this, we wiU have celebrated the Army/Navy game together with the Fort Lauderdale Chapter, the local West Point Society, and the local Parent"s Clubs from both USNA and USMA at a beach front sports grill.

Officers, councU members and committee chairpersons for the Miami Chapter have been elected/

appointed, and the following persons are serving: President: NeU C. Sapp '62 Vice President: Frank C. Martin '59 Secretary: Kathleen T. Jabs '88 Treasurer: Angus M. Laney '83 Council Member: EUas C. Frank '50 Council Member: Michael J. Rounds '81 CoimcU Member; Reginald Thompson '77 Events and Planning Chairperson: R.W. (BiU) Ogden '66 Membership Chairperson: Tlieodore F- Cohen '47 Information about the Chapter and its activities may be obtained from any of the officers, or most directiy. by wrfting or calUng the Chapter address Usted above. Messages are checked and changed frequendy.

We expect a busy and exciting year and hope to continue to add members, missions and activities to this fledgling Chapter Go Navy!

Kathleen T. Jabs '88. Secretary

Naples-Fort Myers Chapter Eugene Lawler '47 5601 Turtie Bay Drive #1504 Naples, FL 34108 941-597-8089 e: bmvonier@ix.netcom.com The new Naples/Ft. Myers Chapter held its initial meeting on 4 November 1998 with a bang-up tumout of 46 members. RADM Ron Marryott '57.

President and CEO of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, christened the festivities with an inspiring talk and a lively Q and A period afterw ard.

In attendance were the following: Phil Abbott "76, Milton Alexich "52. Joe Bakos "46. Roger Betts "56. Floyd Bowdey "47. Harris Childs "31.

Paul Coirigan "48. Stephan Duckworth "62. Vem Dupy '47. Earle Forsthoff '47, Joe Gatmso "55, Gene Geronime "54. Dave Ghysels "51. Grover Higgenbotham "35, Reed Jarvi "76, Gene Lawler "47, Emest Litty "46, John Lomsso "58. James Mintun '59, Hank Morgan "59. Tom Pollack "61.

Ashby Reardon "51. Harold Richard "51, Walt Rose '45. Dick RusseU "59. Al Rudi "59. Miles Scofield '46. Joe Sfara "68. Don Sheiton "55. Allan Siaff "45. Ted Smidi "50. BiU Vonier "51. Steve Berger "57. Bob Shearer "58. Frank Zanazzi "45. Charles Henry "52. BiU Jacobs "43, Haywood Boyce "57, Joe Spalding "48. Karl Fischer "46, John Dwyer

Naples/Fort Myers Chapter: Seated I to r: Chapter President Eugene P. Lawler "47; President USNAAA Ronald F. Marryott '57: Standing 1 to r; Treasurer Earle Forsthoff '47; Vice President William Vonier '51 and Secretary David Ghysels '51 Shipmate. January-Febmary 1999

'46, Ned Oldham "58, Calvin Cobb '45, Jig Jig Bailey '44, Ron Buschbond '52 and Grover Erickson '59.

Any "snowbirds," who are not on our lists for southwest Florida, please contact us so we can include you in our upcoming festivities.

Orlando Chapter CDR Donald E. SmiUi, USN (Ret) '68 438 River Drive DeBary.FL 32713 h; 407-668-2030 e: adniin@totcon.com The Orlando Chapter met on 10 October at the Park Avenue Grill, Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL. Attendees were Mary Agnes Sellars (widow '34), Betty and Jerry Ball '41, Stuart Saddler '44, Harriet and Curt CordeU '46, Bob T^rnage '47, SteU and Art Herbert '48, Eileen and Lou Branch '49, Shiriey and Walt Marquardt '49, John MacKenzie '50, Bill Forbes '55, Eileen and John Long '55, Ken Wheeler '62, Jane and Don Smith '68 and their daughter, Elizabeth, and Mike Megeath '90. (Mike Megeath is looking for suitable employment. If you have any leads, call him at 407-381-3581.)

Hank Tiirowski '71 sent Don Smith a copy of a book he had published, entitled Plebe. His summary was read. It is available at the Midshipman's Store for $15.00.

Don Smith '68 spoke of his and Jane's visit to Annapolis for his 55th. The Superintendent addressed the group and left a most favorable impression on Don. He felt the Superintendent was very much on top of the job. A billion dollars are to be spent on repairs at the Academy. Jane Smith took a Plebe to lunch and reported that his reaction to the Academy and the life there was highly positive. His only complaint was that it was too soft!

The Chapter also held the November meeting and breakfast at the Park Avenue Grill. Attendees were; Betty and Jerry Ball '41, BiU Sims '45, Harriet and Curt CordeU '46, Eric Hooper '47, Boh I\irnage '47, SheU and Art Herbert '48, Eileen and Lou Branch '49, Shirley and Walt Marquardt '49, Dorothy and John MacKenzie '50, George Runs '50, Eileen and John Long '55, L.A. Christian '67, Tom Mikok '67, June and Don Smith '68, Beth and Bob Greene '82, Gerrie Santos '83 and Jim Forrester '90. The program was an exhibition of Navy memorabilia dating from 1864 to the present.

Bob Tumage took a cmise with 90=odd of his classmates. It was wonderful, and everyone had a good time.

There was no December meeting; rather the Army/Navy game meeting on 5 December and the Christmas party on 12 December was scheduled.

The next meeting of this Chapter was scheduled for 19 January 1999.

Palm Beach Chapter CAPT Henry Gorman, USN (Ret) '44 513 Greenway Drive North Pahn Beach, FL 33408-3719 h: 561-622-9475 e: hankl@adelphia.net The Palm Beach Chapter fall luncheons have been well attended and have enjoyed good speakers. On 21 October 1998, Gene Gralla '46 spoke of the travel experiences that he and his wife have made with lESC (Volunteer Service to Free Enterprise & Democracy). Those present were Alice and Bill Bennett '43, Irv Bobrick '49, Ken

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Duckworth '62, Peggy and Hank Gorman '44, Bev and Gene Gralla '46, Bill Gray '81, Al Haworth '57, Lydia and John McNabney '50, Thomas C. Murray '50, Carl Moritz '62, Thomas C. Murray '50, Art Osgood '44 and Diana and Walt Whipple '57.

For the 18 November 1998 luncheon, RADM "Swoose" Snead '47 gave an up-date on the condition of the Navy's ships, aircraft and personnel.

Those present were Rita and Gil Barbe '63; Ames Bennett '45; Bernard Bennett '43; Alice and Bill Bennett '43 and guest, Jane O'Meara, who is the widow of Donald J. O'Meara '39; Irving Bobrick '49; Anne and George Bole '54; Richard Boverie '54; Dorothy Coney, widow of Charles E. Coney '19; AH. Douglas '45; Ken Duckworth '62; Peggy and Hank Gorman '44; Gene Gralla '46; Bill Gray '81; Al Haworth '57; Bob Lees '69; John McNabney '50; Art Osgood '44; Rita and Alfred Simcich '49; "Swoose" Snead '47; Ed Tipshus '54 and Joseph Wilson '47. Our Chapter also met with the local Notre Dame Society to watch the Navy/Notre Dame game at Paddy Mac's Pub. Regrettably, the outcome made only the Irish happy.

Among our members, Bev and Gene Gralla '44 just became great-grandparents on 5 September 1998. Joan and Ken Duckworth '62 expect to become grandparents in December 1998. Carl Moritz is off for the winter to Germany to be a ski instmctor with the AFRC. Tom Murray '50, area coordinator, just retumed from San Diego, where he attended the baptism of his granddaughter, Claire McDonough Zanti. She was christened with water from the bell of the ship on the forecastle of the frigate whose XO is CDR Mary Kathleen Murray '84. Also present, was Claire's father, CDR Guy Zanti '82. This was a special occasion keeping the Navy tradition, as Commanders Murray and Zanti were wed at the Naval Academy.

Another daughter of CDR Tom Murray '50 is Mary Loretta Murray, the newest Blue & Gold Officer for South Florida, who has been representing the Academy at Academy Nights of Congressman Clay Shaw and Congressman Peter Deutsch, as well as the college fair for a group of private schools in Miami-Dade County.

We hope the New Year will see an increase in our club's membership and attendance.

CAPT Walt Whipple, USNR (Ret.) '57

Pensacola Chapter LCDR James R. Knight, USNR (Ret.) '76 4465 Madura Road GuffBreeze.FL 32561 h: 850-932-1147 e; Knight317@juno.com On 22 October, the Chapter met for lunch at the Hurlburt Field Consolidated Club. Our guest speaker was our own Bert Melnick '57. Bert gave a very informative brief on JDAM. This missile project has been developed by operating "out of the box." The processes for developing weapons systems during the Cold War have been set aside, and time proven business practices and common sense are being used. The cost savings have been enormous. What became very clear, during Bert's presentation, is the fundamental necessity for military officers, high-ranking government officials and private sector contractors to operate with the utmost honesty and integrity. They have to tell the tmth. Without dedication to the truth, no one can be tmsted. Without the tmth, the bombs might blow up at the wrong time, in the wrong place. Innocent people would be harmed or killed. Bert's program

was very interesting. 1 wonder if its principles and values apply in any other situations.

The senior member present was Gordon Snyder '43. The junior present was me, JR Knight '76. (I hate when that happens.) The Class of '52 was best represented, followed closely by '44 and '45.

I note the passing of our most senior member, RADM Clifford "Dutch" Duerfelt '26. I was privileged to sit with ADM Duerfelt during the last luncheon he attended. When 1 asked him how he got there, he seemed to think it a pretty silly question. Of course, he drove himself and then wondered how I got there. He related how he had just retumed from a long road trip to Pax River. He didn't like to drive at night and could not find the BOQ. He figured that if he drove fast someone would stop him, and he would get directions. His plan worked. He was proud to explain to the security patrolman in his introduction that he (ADM Duerfelt) had "owned" Pax River before he (the security patrolman) was even born. In 1996, ADM Duerfelt sat in the front row during our Army/Navy Game Party. As 1 explained to the Class of '96, if they do what he's doing, they will be watching the game in the year 2066. We will certainly miss Dutch Duerfelt's vitality. 1 count myself lucky to have met him.

We also had an update from Bob Geasland, USMA '54, from the Class Act Group. He expressed disappointment in the lack of participation

by Veterans groups during the Congressional Education Convention on 21 and 22 September. Judge Roger Vision '62 decided against the Class Act Group, somewhat reluctantly. His decision puts the debated about promises of lifetime healthcare benefits between the retirees and Congress. It seems with honesty and integrity comes the obligation to keep one's promise whether as an individual or an institution. Upon reflection, it seems honesty and integrity are essential for all people all the time. I find it interesting how these principles and values always apply. It's situational. Nevertheless, Class Action Group continues itsfightfor promises made.

Beat Army!, JR

Space Coast Chapter CDR W. Stanley Dodd, USNR (Ret) '48 3625 Mallie Court Melboume, FL 32934 h: 407-259-9830 e: sdodd@iu.net The Space Coast Chapter held its November luncheon at the Indian River Colony Club. In addition to our monthly camaraderie, the new officers were elected for 1999. Stan Dodd '48 was selected as president, with Bill Budd '44 as vice president, Ed McManus '48 as treasurer, and Tom Schwartz '56, continuing as secretary. The retiring officers, Howie Blum '45 and Sam Powel '50, have had the duty for the past two years. The membership appreciates their leadership and will not lose their continued guidance, as they will be on the board of directors. Stan was previously vice president and will now fill the top spot. We all look forward to another year of good fellowship and dining. Visitors are always welcome. We meet the third Samrday of each month, except for June, July and August. If you are in the area and wish to attend, call Stan or me, Tom Schwartz, at 255-5452.

Those attending the luncheon were Dorothy and Hank Arnold '36, Jane and Ernest Barrett '45, Howie Blum '45, Betty and Bill Budd '44, Janet and John Callaway '47, Trish and Ray Chamberlain '47, Nancy and Russ Croft '44, Carolyn and Stan Dodd '48, Raymond Harrell '27, Nancy and Jack Hart '53, May and John Heintz '44,

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Marguerite and Lucian Hunt '40, Betty and Dick Jeffrey '39, Jo Ann Jortberg ('45), Anne and Frank Keith '47, Margret and Stu Marcotte '57, Peg and Mac McManus '48, Jeanne Muncie ('47), Susan and Maurice Oberton '45, Virginia and Halie Rice '46, Merle and Tom Schwartz '56, Kay and Clay Spalding '48, Donna and Ted Speaker '50, Marilyn and Bob Stricter '41, Jean and Warren Taylor '45, Dee and Joe T\icker '38, Fricky and Roger Vaughn '40, Bill Young '58 and guest Fran Hutchins, Rosalee and Bob Young '44.

Tom Schwartz '56

Sports Bar in Alpharetta to watch the Army/Navy game on a big screen TV. It should be quite a tussle this year. Then, we will be joining together at the home of Betsy and Judd Osten '64 for our annual Christmas party.

The turnout for the monthly luncheon on 16 October was a good one, and we all enjoyed a talk

by Bill Arndt, Director of C-5 Programs at Lockheed. Bill gave us a good picture of the overall Lockheed organization, both nationally and locally, as well as details on the C-130 and C-5 programs, currently in place here in Atianta. We also learned about a joint venture Lockheed is working with an Italian firm (and Italian govemment) to Suncoast Chapter manufacture a tactical air transport for sale overseas.

Attending at the Phoenix Brewing Company Willard (Bill) Petrat '45 were; Jim Ravenel '45, Hap Walker '46, Joe Can6418 13diStteet Court E non '46, Bob Schultz '71, Michael Lores '74, Mike Bradenton, FL 34203 Donohoo '65, Donn Myers '81, Steve Frederick h/f 941-753-5981 '72, AUen Wend '81, Donald Thompson '59,Perry e; pettat@gte.net Stephens '51, Charles HiU '42, Bill Carver '41, Over forty Alumni, spouses and friends met on Will Wood '66, Paul Smith '42, Paul Hurst '62, Al 8 October 1998 at noon at the Bent Tree Country Jones '67, David Alexander (Assoc), M.H. Rose '48, Kent Churchill '90, Shannon Murray '92, Art Club in Sarasota for the first gathering of 19981999. The Classes of '50, '51 and '56 were hon- Butier '61, Dick Fitzgerald '62, Jim Hatch '47, Pete ored. Deputy Sheriff, Sgt Dave Hart, of the Crime Dabbieri '67, Brad Edenfield '87, Duff Young '49, Prevention unit of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Lorie Moore '64, John Stark '51, Jim Berg '89, Department gave a very weU-received talk on crime Scott Murray '92, Jim Slemenda '66, Carl McCallum '60, Emie Matacotta '82 and Woodie prevention with special emphasis on seniors.

The next meeting of the Chapter was scheduled Vaughan '64. for the Army/Navy game; held 5 December 1998 The turnout for the monthly luncheon on 20 at the Oaks Country Club, Route 41 in Sarasota, November was particularly strong, with over forty with big screen, stadium food and open bar. All people in attendance. We all enjoyed hearing Walt Alumni in the area are cordially welcome for this Higgins '66, President and CEO of AGL Refun event. For further information, call Pete sources, the parent company of Atlanta Gas Light, Perkins '45 at 941-922-0259 or Bill Petret '45 at give us his views on the business climate in At941-753-5981. lanta. Walt also provided his insight on what the Other luncheons are planned for Thursday, 4 deregulation of the natural gas and electricity inFebmary 1999 at the El Conquistador Country Club dustries will mean to us. in Bradenton; 8 April 1999 in Punta Gorda; and 10 Those attending the November luncheon inJune 1999 at the Venice Yacht Club. Mark your cluded; Jim Ravenel '45, Hap Walker '46, Joe Cancalendars now. Beat Army! non '46, Bob Schultz '71, Michael Lores '74, Mike M.L. McLain Donohoo '65, Donn Myers '81, Walt Higgins '66, mlmsara @ aol. com Donald Thompson '59, CharUe HiU '42, WiU Wood '66, Paul Smith '42, Paul Hurst '62, David Alexander (Assoc), Art Butier '61, Dick Fitzgerald Tampa Bay Chapter '62, Pete Dabbieri '67, Jim Slemenda '66, Carl McCallum '60, Emie Matacotta '82, Bill Rentz '55, CDR Michael E. Kennedy, USNR '79 Mike Hughes '76, Bill Carver '42, Tony Womble 2131 Ridge Road, T-114 '63, Dick Tash '62, George Hutcherson '70, Dirk Largo, FL 33778-1637 Mosis '73, Paul Borer '70, Dick Carey '45, Jim h: 727-584-7010; w: 813-828-3335 Murphy '73, Glenn Brewer '51, Tommy Tift '49, e: kennedme@centcom.mil Steve Peters '84, David Parsons '69, Mitch Rowland '71, Mike MUler '56, Gehrig Wiles '74, Ed Sundberg '68, Pete Knoetgen '77, Phil Pilewski GEORGIA '79, Alan Miller '61, Jim Meena '87, GU McCuUen '53 and JimTraa '61.

Atlanta Chapter We are very pleased with our line-up of speakCAPT James S. Murphy, USNff^ ers this year. In addition to those cited above, we 3655 Habersham Road, NE Apt. 115 have Woodie Vaughan '64 speaking to us in DeAtlanta, GA 30305-1143 cember about his climb of Mount Everest earlier h: 404-233-3618; w; 770-613-5606 in the year. In January, Ron Terwilliger '63 will be our guest, followed in February by Commane; Jim.Murphy@decisionone.com dant of Midshipmen RADM Gary Roughead '73.

As I write this, we are still experiencing one of As always, any visitors from out of town are the nicest falls one can remember. A few weeks welcome at our luncheons. They are held on the ago, the PGA Tour Championship was held at the third Friday of each month, with socializing beEast Lake Golf Club, which is just east of downginning shortly before noon. The luncheons are town Atianta. Just yesterday, it was very nice to be held at The Phoenix Brewing Company, located at raking leaves in a pair of shorts on the Thanksgiv5600 Roswell Road NE, in the Prado Shopping ing weekend. (Actually, having finally succumbed Center on the west side of Roswell Road, just into technology, the leaves were "blown.") The footside the 1-285 perimetet South at Exit 17. Because ball season is drawing to a close, and Atlanta is of the expected large crowd, the February lungetting ready to host the SEC championship game. cheon, with the Commandant of Midshipmen, will There were many grins and grimaces about the area be held at the Cherokee Town Club in Buckhead. yesterday as Georgia Tech edged Georgia in the Will Wood '66 "big game." Our USNA Chapter, of course, is eagerly anticipating our "big game" next weekend when we meet with our West Point brethren at TJ's

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GUAM Guam Chapter LCDR Noel M. Enriquez, USNR '84 PO. Box 4697 Agana, GU 96932 h/f 671-477-4382; w: 671-647-9629 wf; 671-649-8870 e; nmenriqu@ite.net

HAWAII Hawaii Chaptei> «t ttkl'SZ CAPT Harvey Gray, Jr., USNtR«*»I'52 1117 Akumu Street Kailua, HI 96734-4012 h: 808-261-9722; w; 808-423-1341 e: hamgray@juno.com

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ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter John G.B. Howland '64 2042 Trent Court Glenview.n. 60025-1316 h: 847-998-6465; w; 847-998-6688 e;moneyminds @ aol.com

INDIANA Indianapolis Chapter LCDR Charies A. Rainey, USNR ' 12804 Double Eagle Drive Carmel, UvJ 46033 h;317-815-0575 e; crainey@fhlbi.com

Michiana Chapter CDR John T. HaizUp, USN (Ret) '72 15246 Longford Drive Granget UM 46530 h; 219-273-2939 e: CHaizUp@aol.com

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Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter CDR WiUiam T. Touts^t, USNR (Ret.) '46 3513 Graham Road_ Louisville, KY 4(^ h: 502-895-9828

LOUISIANA New Orleans Chapter LCDR Bryon Q. Iverson, 4744 Music Street New Orieans, LA 70122-50: h; 504-288-4477 e; byronil@aol.com

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MARYLAND AnnapolMi Chapter CAPT Howard J. "Tim" HalUday, USN 69 1203 Chrisland Court Annapolis, MD 21403 h; 410-267-8546 u mil ^^^* e: halliday@arctic.nadn.navy.inil It was another tough Army-Navy game. The Navy team played ferociously, but unfortunately fell short. We'll get 'em next year when Army and Navy meet for the 100"" playing of "The Game."

The game was tragically interrupted when a railing in Veteran's Stadium gave way and more than 20 Cadets fell onto the field. Nine ambulances drove the injined to area hospitals. The collective prayers of the nation were answered when the most seriously injured Cadet was released from the hospital with no spinal cord damage. The weather in Philly was threatening, but nothing could dampen the Navy cheer The other highlight of the season was our annual Christmas party at Alumni House. It was a stupendous affair that was well attended. We tried something new in conjunction with the Marines' "Toys for Tots" campaign. We reduced the cost of admission by $5 per person ($10 per couple) for those who brought a toy. It was a great success.

This was the first time in recent memory that Professor Smedley did not win the door prize.

Navy Basketball Coach Don Devoe was the speaker at the January luncheon. Since this issue goes to press prior to his talk, I will predict confidently that his comments were inspiring, motivating, and poignant. Our luncheons are open to any Alums in the area and are held at the Naval Academy Officers Club. Our luncheon schedule for the rest of the year is 3 February, 3 March, and our Spring Social wUl be held on 7 April. Mark these events on your calendar and come join us.

Mike Collins

Baltimore Chapter LCDR Steve G. Young, USNR '84 c/o Legg Mason 600 Washington Avenue #200 Towson, MD 21204 w; 410-821-7700 e: SYoung@LeggMason.com

MASSACHUSETTS Boston Chapter Frederick J. SheehSa, Jr.'5 160 Burkhall Stt-eet #609 Weymoutii, MA 02190-3533 h; 617-337-3712; w: 617-572-4562 e: fsheehan@jhancock.com The Naval Academy Foundation held a reception at the Country Club in Brookline, MA, on 16 October. It was attended by over 100 local Alumni.

The group was addressed by the Superintendent, the Commandant and the Academic Dean of the Naval Academy. Their message was that the Academy is no longer fully funded by the govemment, and it is in need of increased Alumni support. This support is partially required in the areas of leadership, development and professionalism. Specifically, the Naval Academy Fund is currently tasked with funding the Sailing Center expansion, an ethics center development, a soccer facility constmction, admissions marketing enhancements and academic center support.

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Boston Chapter "bigwigs" at the tailgate (1 to r): President Sheehan '78; McVay '85; Vice President Malloy '80; Treasurer Mowins '79; and Masella '62 The next day, 17 October, over 300 New England Alumni, spouses and parents attended a Chapter sponsored tailgate party in Chestnut Hill, MA, prior to the Navy/Boston College football game. It was a great time with food, drink and merriment. The party was host to over 25 members of the Class of '58 attending a mini-reunion.

The Class sat as a block in the Navy section at the football game and attended a no-host catered cocktail party and dinner after the game at the home of Jack Rennie '58.

The highlight of the party was an auction of signed footbaU jerseys of Joe BeUino '61, who is a local hero, Roger Staubach '65 and Napoleon McCallum '85. Joe Bellino's jersey received the highest bid, $400. Auctioneer, Mike Mowins '79, also auctioned off signed Heisman prints and books and restaurant guides. Mark McVay '85 organized the auction. The funds were raised for the benefit of the Chapter. The Chapter would especially like to thank Maj Gen PhU Monahan '55, USMC (Ret), director of football operations at BC, for his enormous help in arranging events for the Chapter's day at BC. The weather was a brilliant New England fall day, perfect for football, and the game matched the weather. Behind 28-10 at the end of the third quarter to a favored BC team. Navy pulled out an exciting 32-31 upset in the fourth quarter. It was a great day!

Don't forget the service academy networking luncheons. They are held on the last Wednesday of every odd month at noon, in the conference room of the law firm of Nutter, McLennen and Fish, on the 16th deck. One Intemational Place, Boston.

Note the change in frequency. They used to be held every month except December. The next meeting is scheduled for 27 January 1999. Usually, we have a featured speaker. Anyone interested in attending these luncheons should contact Sam Sichko '79, or his assistant, Stacie Cummings, at 617-3672202, ext. 243, at least two days before the luncheons.

Peter K. Seibert '65

MICHIGAN Detroit Chapter Arthur W. Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 h: 313-885-2174; i: 313-881-2333 e: lynorart@flash.net November luncheon was held Friday the 13"" at Guy Hollerin's Sport bar. On board were Art Bryant '66 and a pair of Dougs: Doug Bomarito '68 and Doug Bishop '69. On 11 November, Art Bryant '66 and John Mehelas '51 joined the West Point Society luncheon. The Veterans' Day service at St. John's Church was exceptional, with the Marine Band and Secretary Dalton speaking.

New gains Jon Smith '88 joins us from "beltway bandit" active duty. Dave Galiyas '82 joins others and me here at Visteon. Welcome Aboard] GO NAVY! Charlie Schott '85 chukshot@hotmail.com

MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapti Darrel Gonyea '61 16495 Kingswood Drive Lakeville, MN 55044 h: 612-435-7274 e: GONYEALAND@aol.com

MISSOURI Kansas City Chapter LCDR Lynn A. Thomas, USNR '83 1404 Stonecreek Drive SW Blue Springs, MO 64015-883^ h; 816-228-6766 "" e: LynnTW@aol.com

Are you a member of the Robert Means Thompson Societyl Please call Jennifer John at the Naval Academy Planned Giving Office to discuss membership (410-293-1939).

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St Louis Chapter CAPT B a n y Dougherty, USNR '72 5 Connemara Court S t Peters. MO 63376-2343 h: 314-441-7245: w: 314-232-2754 e: bairyd72@aol.com

NEBRASKA Omaha Qhs^pter CDR F r a n k J . Lowery, Jr„ USN '92 1009 Bryn ? j t a | I PapUUon. NE68a^ NE"5ga+6 b: 402-592-4308; « B B K - 7 2 8 3 1 e: franklowery@sprintmaU.cora

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On the evening of 12 August 1998, the Omaha Chapter of the Alumni Association gathered togedier at the Offutt Air Force Base (AFB) Officer"s Club to welcome ADM Rich Mies '67 and his wife, SheUa, back to U.S. Strategic Command and the Omaha area. In the early "90s. ADM Mies served as the Director Strategic Target Plans and Deputy Director Plans and PoUcy at U.S. Strategic Command. He now returns to Offutt AFB as Commander-in-Chief U.S. Strategic Command, having just completed his tour as Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Atiantic Fleet in NorfoUc, VA. Attending the event were a number of active duty USNA Alunmi assigned to U.S. Strategic Command, retired USNA Alumni who work and reside in the surrounding Omaha area (including recentiy retired Rick Wescott '70, a past Cl^apter

president), the president and vice president of the USNA Parents Club (Nebraska Chapter), Hank and Tricia King. BiU and Terry Woodman and the Blue and Gold Coordinator for Nebraska. CAPT Fred Wright USNTIR. R ^ D M Rick Buchanan '68, the U.S. Strategic Command DUector for Operations and Logistics (J3), was the master of ceremonies during the evening. Recently elected USN.A .Alumni Chapter President, CDR F r a n k Lowery '82, welcomed ADM Mies back to die Omaha area and introduced him to the audience with an overview of ADM Mies" distinguished career The Omaha Chapter continues to meet monthly for USNA Alumni luncheons at die Offutt A I ^ Officer's Club on the first Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Odier functions throughout the year include an annual Army/Navy football game get-together at Quarters 13 on Offutt"s General"s Row. If you are interested in attending any of the Omaha Chapter functions, please notify LCDR Steve Bishop '85 at the address below and provide an updated address, phone number, and emaU. As an electronic information age iiutiative, the Omaha Chapter is budding an electronic mail databctse to speed our Chapter communications. Iowa and Nebraska Alumni are invited to send a qiuck emaU note which wiU be used to add your name and emaU address to the master emaUing Ust. Steve Bishop '85 14313 South 35th Street Bellevue. NE 68123 h: 402-291-2894/w: 402-294-2894 (DSN 271) e: sertbish@earthlink.net

NEVADA Las Vegas Chapter Mr. Bradley Carlson '91 2246 Darwin Circle Henderson. NV 89014-3105 h: 702^33-7248: w: 702-433-2100 e: yogicarl@aol.com

NEW JERSEY Monmouth Coimty Chapi LtCol Robert L. Vogt USMC (Rei 50 PoUy Way Middletown, NJ 07748-3189 h: 732-671-9330; w: 732-530-8444 e: Bob.Vogt@telos.com

NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Chapter Maj Donald Rohr, US.AF (R( 4804 Northridge Place NE Albuquerque. NM 87111-21 h; 505-294-4048: ft 505-844-: e: rohrdf@sandia.gov

NEW YORK Capital District Chapter CDR Christopher G. Wen 502 Acland Boulevard BaUston Spa, NY 12020 h; 518-580-1438: w; 518-884-1849 e: CGWenz@aol.com

Central New York Chapter Edward A. A l b e r t s ' 8 5 1028 Co. R t 20 Oswego. NY 13126 h: 315-342-1930 e; Na\yLax22@aol.com

Metro New York Chapter The USNAAlunmi Association (Omaha Chapter) Leadership with ADM Mies; I to r: LCDR Steve Bishop '85 (Secretary), Roy Suberiy '69 (Treasurer). ADM Mies '67. Al More '62. (Vice President). CDR Frank Lowery '82 (President)

James R. Hocking '53 300 Park Avenue. Suite 1700 New York City. NY 10022 w: 212-572-6260 Chapter Hotiine; 1-800-234-USNA e: j.hocking@snet.net

Rochester Chapter LT Joseph M. Howard, USNR '89 55 Highland Avenue #3 Rochester. NY 14620 h: 716-256-3393: w; 716-275-6205 e: slowjoe@optics.rDchesteredu A r e y o u a m e m b e r of t h e Robert Means Thompson Societyl Please c a l l J e n n i f e r J o h n at t h e N a v a l A c a d e m y Plaimed Giving Office to discuss membership (410-293-1939.)

The USNA Parent's Club (Nebraska Chapter) Leadership with ADM Mies; I to n Hank King, Tricia King, ADM Mies '67, Terry Woodman, BiU Woodman.

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NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Chapter Bryan Dolan '7^sJ 5629 Laurium Roai' Charlotte, NC 28226 h: 704-364-6451 As you read this in midwinter, with thoughts of the new golf season just beginning to surface, the Second Annual Veteran's Day Golf Tournament went off with 17 players at the Ballantyne Corporate Golf Center. Using die Callaway method of computing "net" scores, the low net prize went to BiU Hart '65, and the low net team prize went to the foursome of Ken Andrews '65, Bill Hart '65 and their two guests, Phil King and John Grower.

It is a fim golf course, and the weather was magnificent for mid-November. Those of you who didn't make it this year, should make plans now to attend next year.

The traditional "passing of winner's champagne" Ken Johnson has told me that we now have 81 active Alumni members in the Chapter, of which 71 have an email address. Not a bad showing, however we know there are some more of you out there, ff you read this and are not active (or you know of someone else), let us hear from you. Contact either Bryan Dolan (bjdolan76@aol.com); Ken Johnson (kjohnson@perigee.net) or me (cthmph ŠbeUsouth.net).

Information came my way, through the USNA Foundation, that I felt would make you proud of the caliber and quaUty of today's Midshipmen.

Class of '98 had 87 graduates selected for graduate education scholarships, including one Rhodes scholar, two Marshall scholars, two Fitzgerald scholars and one Pownall scholar. That means we will have six ensigns going to Oxford and Cambridge, joining the eight who are already there. That is three times the number of scholars from all other service academies combined.

Last year the Brigade performed almost 16,000 hours of community service and earned recognition from USA Today. Looking at the Plebes (Class of 2002), their average SATs were 1304; 80% of them graduated in the top 20% of their high school classes; 90% eamed varsity letters; 75% earned awards in drama, music, debate, etc., and 70% held leadership positions, i.e. team captain, society president, class or student government officer, etc.

As many of you are aware, USNA now offers 19 different academic major degrees, and the "core" curriculum is so strong that last year some English majors were able to technically qualify for the Nuclear Propulsion program. All in all, 1 think we can be very proud of the quality of the Midshipmen of today.

I wamed you I was going to expose you to some interesting "tid-bits" from the little book about the Academy, which I received as a gift. Inasmuch as you all had a Plebe Year, you of course know the first superintendent was Franklin Buchanan, but ru bet you didn't know he became a Midshipman in the U.S. Navy before his fifteenth birthday. He was bom 17 September 1800 and became a Midshipman on 28 January 1815 at the age of 14 years, 4 months. He served under Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry in JAVA! Enough history for this month.

Don't forget the luncheons on the third Friday at Sheraton Four Points. If you arrive a little early, don't mn away; some others will be along.

Tom Hutchins '51 cthmph @ bellsouth. net e: Bjdolan76@aol.com

Piedmont Triad Chapter Douglas E. Law '66 3785K Cape Landing Circle Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 h; 843-293-0851 e: dougl@sccoast.net On Saturday, 20 June 1998, the Chapter held its third annual picnic/golf toumament at Bryan Park in Greensboro. This year, the players played their own ball, rather than Captain's Choice, and the result was a very tight competition. Stan Carter '65 and Charlie Roach '65 teamed with Ken Andrews '65 of Charlotte to tie a foursome, including Doug Law '66, Scott Sears '66, Rick Sylvester '61 and out-of-towner, Manny Lopez.

Prizes were given out to all the winners by drawing lots, and additional prizes were given for closest to the pin and longest drive (in the fairway) on a couple of holes. Everyone came away a winner.

having enjoyed a beautiful Carolina day on a course that had a way of requiring us not to msh our shots.

As in the past, the picnic was outstanding. North Carolina barbecue pork, fried chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, banana pudding and iced tea. Just what would you expect in this neck of the woods.

Attending the picnic were: Marjie and Wes Lindsey '49, Teeny and John Anthony '60 with their guests, Mai Murray '60, Diana and John Palmer '61, Hal Cockerham '61 and his guest, Marie and Rick Sylvester '61, Faye and Stan Carter '65, Charlie Roach '65 with his wife and daughter, Jeri-Ann and John Forsythe '66, Scott Sears '66, Kristi and Doug Law '66, Robin and Paul Timmins '71 and his son, Michael; Florence and Ed Pons '73, Jane and Gary Beaver '77 and their son, Alex; and Bobby Craig '83. At the picnic John Anthony '60 stepped down as the Chapter's first president into the role of immediate past-president.

President: Doug Law '66 Vice President; Gary Beaver '77 Secretary: Ted Lide '49 Treasurer: Mai Murray '60 Networking/Over the Wall: Wes Lindsey '49 Council Members: John Palmer '61, Stan Carter '65, Scott Sears '66, Bob Harris '67, and Vic Tuttie '87.

As I reported in a previous column, a week before the picnic, John Anthony '60 held a soiree at his home in Winston-Salem for the council and officers and their spouses. What I did not previously report was that, in a surprise to the Anthonys, Doug Law presented, on behalf of the Chapter, a handsome plaque to John Anthony to commemorate his successful tenure as Chapter president and to thank him for getting the Chapter started on the right foot. At the picnic, we re-presented the plaque to John Anthony in front of all the attending Chapter members.

Due to my tardiness in submitting this column, by the time you read it, we will have had our next two major events, the Navy/Wake Forest football game on 27 September 1998, and watching the Army/Navy game at a local sports restaurant. We made a concerted effort to urge the other North Carolina Chapters to join us for the Wake Forest game and tailgater and are trying to get together with the local Chapter of the parents of Midshipmen for the Army/Navy game. The tumout for the Wake game was outstanding. We will report more in the next column.

For the Army/Navy football game on 5 December 1998, we are meeting again at Damon's, a popular rib restaurant and sports bar, attached to the Ramada Inn just north of the intersection of 1-40 and Guilford College Road in Greensboro.

Damon's proved to be a great location last year because it has a satellite feed and five huge wallsized television screens. In addition, it has an excellent and varied menu to suit all tastes and budgets. We welcome all Navy supporters, not just Chapter raerabers, to join us.

We will have a Dark Ages dinner dance at Green's Supper Club, a restaurant on Highway 29, just north of Greensboro, in Febmary 1999. For more details, call or write us.

If you are interested in joining our Chapter, or want additional information about the Chapter and upcoming events, contact Mai Murray '60, our Chapter treasurer, at his home: 3200 Buckingham Court, Jamestown, NC 27282; 910-454-5780.

The general geographic region for the Chapter is a 50-raile radius around Greensboro. Our annual dues are only $10, which covers the administrative costs of the Chapter (mailings, mostiy).

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Pinehurst Chapter C.VPT Norman S. EUiott USNR (Ret) '58 PO. Box 3898 60 Stoneykirk Drive Pinehurst NC 28374 h: 910-215-5808; e: neUiott@pinehurstnet

Triangle Chapter Steven J. Beminger '84 1226 Martha's Chapel Road Apex. NC 27502 h: 919-387-7089: e: mike.hodges@mci.com By the time you are reading this, the hoUdays wiU be behind you, and the Dark Ages vvUl loom ahead. But ff you have been active with the Triangle Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association, your days wiU stiU be bright. During the monthly Chapter luncheon in October, the wife of Senatorelect (then candidate) John Edwards was a guest speaker .At the November meeting. Ted Triebel '64 was the guest speaker. Ted is a professor at Duke University and was a POW in Viemam. He spoke about issues of interest in the Pacific. As I wrfte this. I am looking forw ard to this Saturday when the Chapter cheers on Navy, during the Army/ Navy game, from the Top of the Hill restaurant in Chapel HUl. Tm also looking forward to the annual Christmas party. oiUy two weeks away. The enjoyment of aU these events wUl probably have you anticipating the spring goff toumament and the monthly luncheons.

The Chapter meets for lunch on the first Friday of the month. September through Jime. at Newton"s Southwest at the Harrison Street exit of 1-40 in Gary. For the latest information on Chapter events, check out our web site at http;//triangleusna.home. inindsprin2.com. For membership information, caU Mitch MitcheU '64 at 919-571-8930.

OHIO Cincinnati/Northem KY Chapter CAPT Donald R. Freese, USNR (Ret) '63 3092 Arbor Lane Edgewood, KY 41017-2355 h; 606-331-0449 e; donfreese@aol.com Events planned for the winter months include the foUowing. During Febmaiy. plans are in the works for a dinner theater evening at Forest View Gardens. The show is entitied ""An Evening with Andrew Lloyd Weber"" Due to the deadline for Shipmate, details are not available at press time.

For more information, call Mike Simon '73 at 671 2800. Also, on Thursday, 11 March, a happy hour, staring at 6:00 p.m., wiU be held at Rock Bottom Brewery, located just off of Fountain Square.

Cleveland Chapter CAPT A.O. Rule, m , USNR (Ret) '50 68 Water Stteet Chagrin FaUs, OH 44022-3148 h: 440-247^379; f: 440-247-5100 e: ruleIII@aol.com In what is fast becoming an autumn ritual as predictable as the tuming of the leaves and the Indians losing in the play-offs, our Chapter President A.O. Rule '50. hosted his somewhat annual dinner party this past September. This season's event found our host, leaderless. Mary. A.O.'s charming wife, was missing in action. She was in Washington. DC, visiting their newly arrived

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granddaughter .A belated congratulations to mother, father, grandmother and one very proud grand-dad.

Notwithstanding Mary's absence, and her grace and presence truly were missed; all had a deUghtfid time. This year's dinner party participants included: Charles Briggs "65. Hugh Burkons "62.

James Cookinham "68. David George "58, Don Haeske "49. Richard Harkness "50. Tracy Johnson "85. Jack MacKinnon "58. John Platek "92. Pattick Prout "64. Lou Romano "67. Robert Shoff "64.

Dave Tate "67, Athony Tesonero "65. Edward Welsh '71, CUff Wilson "79, along widi their wives and significant others, ff I have missed anyone, my sincere apologies. Please, drop me a line, and I'U be sure to note your attendance in my next report Thanks to John Platek '92,1 also have news of an event that took place last summer On 18-24 August S.\.\n."EL EUOT MORISON (FFG-13) moored at the Port of Cleveland. The ship was cruising the Great Lakes in support of recmiting and to generaUy heighten Navy awareness. During its stay in Cleveland, the ship and its crew hosted a number of Alumni onboard for a four-hour day saU (mostiy speed and maneuvering demonstrations with a steel beach picnic), a wardroom luncheon hosted by the CO (ten guests), and an evening reception on the fantaU with the Navy Band from Great Lakes. By aU reports, the ship's Commanding Officer, CDR James Martin (University of LouisviUe "79). and the officers and crew showed all a good time. The foUowing Alumni participated in at least one of the three events: LT John Platek" 92, Tony Altomari "89, CDR Ed Welsh "71, CAPT Roy Girod "53, Jim Cookinham "68. Pat Prout "64, CDR Chip Gear "72, CAPT A.O. Rule m "50, CDR Jeny Cooper "60, Kermit Greeneisen "57. Don Haeske "49. Tony Tesoriero "65. CAPT Dan Garland "52, George Ganon "59, Mike Gaul "68, George McNulty "58, Gary Klein '73, Jamie Young "90. Lou Romano "67, ENS James Day "97 and ENS Arnold Stankus "97.

FinaUy, for the record, I note that by the time this article is published, the annual Army/Navy game gathering at the Flat fron Cafe in the Flats already wiU have taken place (5 December).

One final note...veteran Shipmate readers no doubt have noticed the absence of reported Chapter news in recent times. Chapter members have, from time to time, grumbled (and. in some cases, outright complained) that nothing ever seems to be reported in Shipmate, although we all know that events take place. Indeed, atrecentChapter events, it has been mmored that complaining about the absence of reported Chapter news has replaced disparaging Army as the most prevalent topic of conversation (a mmor that I am confident is a gross exaggeration).

In an effort to silence those that w ould complain that '"nothing is everreported.""1 have volunteered to submit from time to time, articles to Shipmate on Chapter activities. Of course, one prereqiusite to my reporting on an event is my knowledge that an event has occurred. Uidike Mr William. R. Hearst I am not in a position to make up the news (or was it. make up a war?). Accordingly, for this to work (i.e.. for there to be a continuous flow of articles). I need everyone's assistance. The Cleveland Chapter encompasses a w ide geographic area, firom Lake Erie on the north to Canton on the South.

I have it on reliable authority that a number of Alumni, from time to time, get together in smaller clusters within this wider geographic area. While 1 will generally know of the larger. Chapter-wide events, these smaller conclaves will go unnoticed (and. thus, unreported) unless someone thinks to let me in on the secret. Please drop me a line, teUing me of the activity and the participants (including Class years).

The easiest (and for me. preferred) way to reach me is via email at; tracy-scott@worldnet.att.net.

ff you do not have email (or if computers stiU make your skin crawl), drop me a note at Tracy Scott Johnson, 3329 Grenway Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44122. Have some patience regarding your submissions. I am told that the lead time on pubUcation is about two and a haff months.

UntU next time...Tracy Johnson '85.

Colimibus/Central Ohio Chapter Douglass C. Ogden '67 5337 Roscummon Road DubUn. OH 43017-1047 h: 614-766-6295

Toledo Chapter Robert J. Lauer '45 3825 Sulphur Spring Road Toledo, OH 43606-2325 h: 419-536-4462; w: 419-475-2061 e; rjonlauer@aol.com

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma < <%et)'34 CAPT Charies C Coley 411NW14diSneet Oklahoma City. OK 73103-?510 h; 405-235-0234

OREGON Greater Portland Chapter Doug Bomarito '68 16667 Glenwood Court Lake Oswego. OR 97034 h: 503-699-0003; w; 503-223-8285 e; harkins@usna.net

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter Robert H. Bender TS 45 Grove Avenue Hourtown. PA 19031-1906 h; 215-836-7652; e: RBender@parkwaycorp.cora http://USNAPHIL.COM Annual Alunmi Dinner The annual Alumni Dinner is scheduled for 19 Febmary 1999 to be held at die Valley Forge MiUtary Academy. The Honorable John Lehman, former Secretary' of the Navy, will serv e as guest speaker Lehman served under the Reagan Administration during a period of Navy growth towards "die 600-ship Navy"" Upcoming Events 19 Februan 1999. 6:00 p.m.. Annual Alumni Dinner. Hon. John Lehman ?? May 1999. 6:00 p.m.. Parents Night 20 June 1999. 12:00 p.m.. Air Show/Pool Party 21 July 1999.7:00 p.m.. Knights in Shining Armor Information about the above events will be mailed throughout the year to dues-paid members.

To be added to the mailing list and to receive a 1999 membership director)', please mail dues prior to 1 Febmary. Mail your annual $25 membership donation, payable to ""USNAAA of Philadelphia."" addressed to Mike DeLorey "70. 505 S. Lenola Road, Suite 211. Moorestown. NJ 08057-9896. You are welcomed to send your email address to Paul_ James@Vanguard.com.

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Knights in Shining Armor Fascinated by the battlefield? Jim Ounswouth '64 will be our guide for a tour of die rare collection of arms and armor, as well as, the famous Rubens tapestries, wiUi their decorative portrayal of knighdiood and the life and times of Constantine the Great. This event is scheduled for Wednesday evening, 21 July 1999 at tiie Philadelphia Museum of Art. Plans are being made for a wine and cheese social during the evening. Anyone interested in helping with this event, please contact Paul James '81 at610-669-6700orPaul_Jaraes@Vanguard .com.

Navy/Army Pool Party and Air Show The Air Show will be on Father's Day, Sunday, 20 June 1999, at the Willow Grove NAS, JRB Officer's Pool. The Pool Party begins at noon. We would like to thank the current Willow Grove CO, CAPT Tom NageUn '74, and die XO, CDR Terray Wood '78, for use of the base pool during the air show. This is a family event. All Alumni, family and friends are invited. The SE Parents Association and Blue & Gold Officers are encouraged to join us. There is a snack bar available or BYOP (bring-your-own-picnic). Beer and birch beer will be provided. This year, you will be able to order, in advance, racks of baby back ribs at $ 10 a rack.

Four gas barbecue grills are available. Inform the gate guard at the main entrance off Route 611 that you are going to the Officer's Pool for the USNA Alumni Picnic. For planning purposes, please call or email Paul James (see above) to indicate how many racks of ribs, how many beer drinkers and how many root beer drinkers will be in your party USNAPhil.com Our webpage is back up after last spring's thunderstorms wiped out the hard drive. 'Thanks to the hard work by Art Vossberg '77 of AWOLArt, Inc., we have one of the two active Chapter webpages in the country. We have plans to begin sending out electtonic notices of upcoming events. Please visit the web, muster in and enter your email address into the maiUng database. There is also an up-topdate calendar with events listed through 1999.

There is no WWW in front of our address; http;// USNAPhil.com.

Chapter Luncheons and Job Networking The Chapter luncheons are held from 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m., at the Chart House, Penns Landing, PA, on the first Wednesday of every month with the West Point Alumni. Guest speakers are planned every month. Tentative plans are being made for the President and CEO of Vanguard Investments to speak at one of the spring luncheons. West Point would like USNA Alums to network job opportunities with their group. They have had great job placement success to date. The cost is $20, paid at the door, for a complete lunch with salad, entree and desert. To reserve a seat, email or call JuUan Toneatto, USMA '67 atAdler@fast.net, 609-5739797; or Paul James ' 81 at Paul_James @ Vanguard .com, 610-669-6700, within two days of the event.

Southeastem Pennsylvania Parent's Association Parents of Alumni with questions are welcomed to contact the '98-'99 Parent's Association President, Sue Twiggs, at 215-674-9676, Row4Navy@ AOL.com; or Newsletter Editor, Joe Bartish, at 609-722-4336, Joseph.w.bartish@lmco.cora.

Blue & Gold Officers Anyone interested in becoming a Blue & Gold Officer may contact Don McRae, in Pennsylvania, at 610-449-9674 or Al Burr, in New Jersey, at 609387-9202.

News Input Philadelphia Chapter news input for Shipmate should be emailed to Paul H. James '81 at Paul_James@Vanguard.com or 610-669-6700.

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ten years either side of us, there could be 400 Naval Academy Alumni that enjoy this form of recreation.

The objective of the Chapter is to identify owners in all Classes and to provide a simple and rapid communications link. At times, it may be that only "one or two shall meet and old tales be retold;" or possibly, it may be 20 Classmates camping together at their 45th Reunion, as my Class plans to do next year, thanks to the efforts of ray Classmate, Bill Rodreguez. Perhaps a group may want to tailgate at an away Navy game in their area. Navy will play Notre Dame in central Florida next year. 1 know of 12 Alumni, even at this early date, that have zip codes starting with the number 3, which is the southeastem states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee; all within easy range of Orlando. Florida, at that time of year, attracts many of us.

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Pittsburgh Chapter WiUiam E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court MurrysvUle, PA 15668-1045 h;412-325-4281; w: 412-856-3500 e;phelanje@ westol.com

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tion. The awards ceremony was graced by Liz Seltz Cunanan; son, Carl, and daughter. Liz and the two boys, Carl and Richard, still may be contacted at their VaUe Verde condo at 63-2-671-5819 and 671-6960.

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CAPT James N. Roberts,^!^ ^ e t ) 'ยง9 152 Springlakes Drive Martinez, GA 30907-1608 h: 706-860-6430 COMO Carios L. Agustin PN (Ret) '60 e; wermanda@aol.com orjrobe92528@aol.com The Maritime League 201 Maritime Technology Center The Recreational Vehicle Chapter is new. There Aduana cor. Arzobispo St. are no geographical boundaries. Membership in Inttamuros, Manila 1002 Philippines this Chapter does not preclude membership in any other Naval Academy Alumni Chapter Members h; 632-918-803-2577; w; 632-527-9049 must own a recreational vehicle, fype and size are e: Maritime_League@Hotraail.com not a consideration.

The annual Army/Navy game reunion between This Chapter supports the same mission statethe Chapter and our counterparts, from the West ment as all existing Chapters. The bylaws are bePoint Society of the Philippines, was held at the ing adapted to meet conditions that are unique to Headquarters Philippine Navy Officers Open Mess this Chapter As we formed, there are 50 raerabers at Roxas Boulevard, Manila on 6 December 1998. throughout the United States. Our membership Former president, Fidel V. Ramos, USMA '50 of- ranges from the Classes of 1941 through 1974. fered to continue hosting the event. However, this What is it all about, and why are we doing this?

Chapter thought it should be Navy's tum to host, and These are good questions. There are well over one Roy Golez '70 and Vic BriUantes '56 "won the bid." million recreational vehicles registered in this The initial planning meeting was hosted by country. Most owners belong to one or more RV Chuck Agustin '60, at the Manila Yacht Club, with organizations or groups and attend functions like Alex Melchor '52, who has wonderfully recovered; rallies or caravans, where the coraraon bond is that Roy Golez; Max Mejia '88 and Joseph Abaya '88 all of the vehicles wereraanufacturedby the same in attendance, together with Woo Poo counterparts. company or were sold by the same dealer. There is As usual, the tape of the game, which is unfor- nothing wrong with this, and it is a great way to tunately not covered by local cable service provid- meet people. Last fall, 1 joined a caravan through ers, will be flown in from Guam through the cour- New England that was organized by the corapany tesy of Mr. Don Marshall, to whom the Chapter owes that made my unit. There were 31 couples in our a lot. A golf game is a possibiUty on that moming. group. I met sorae wonderful people and still raainJust to review some whereabouts...Roy Golez tain contact with some of them. On day two or three '70 has been reelected to his congressional post as into our 16-day trip, I noticed one of our members the representative of Paranaque. Last September, wearing a Naval Academy sweatshirt. The fact that by the way, his Classmate, Aguedo Ingco '70, sud- we shared another common bond became known denly showed up and was subsequently invited to purely by accident. an impromptu dinner by Vic BriUantes '56, with Over the years, by reading my Class column in Chuck Agustin '60 and Roy Golez in attendance. Shipmate, 1 would leam of one or another ClassUnfortunately, Benjamin "Bing" Alano '71 failed mate that was an RVer This too, was purely accito show up. dental, since the main theme of the input was who This being the fourth year since Carlito Y. they saw while they were on a trip. The fact that Cunanan '58, former FOIC (CNO), PN died, the they were in a RV was secondary. With a little efOctober tournament of the Maritime Golf Asso- fort, 1 have identified twenty Classmates, who are ciation was held as the "Cunanan Cup" toumament RVers. If my Class is at all typical of the Classes at the Navy golf course at Bonifacio Naval Sta-

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Mike and Anne Stroop at Tim's Ford Lake, TN Our Grey Eagle is Charles "Moose" Smith '41.

Moose is a fly fisherman and lives on seven acres in Utah on a trout stream. He has offered hook up for fellow Alums who might be passing through.

Passing through Utah has quickly become high on my list of things to do.

One of our youngest members is Jim Connor '74. Jim lives on the 70-mile long Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee, which is loaded with fine Corps of Engineer and state-mn camping areas. Jim has offered to assist any Alums who want to visit that beautiful part of this country.

Several of our members are "full timers." Lee Hebberd '53 is one, and George Post '54 tells me he has been on the road for 40 months now. For others, like Delores and Jonathen Left '44, this is something new.

You can become a member of this Chapter if you own a recreational vehicle and send me an input at the address listed by email or U.S. Mail. What can you do to help? Well, if you are in the roster, you are a meraber You should have received your copy late last September or early October Please review it, not just for errors, but for onussions. If you know of anyone not listed, please contact them and encourage them to raake an input or give me a lead, and I will attempt to do that. If you haven't seen anything in your Class column about this effort, please contact your Class secretary and ask him to include an input. Help spread the word.

There are no dues at this point, but soon I will have to collect a small annual fee to cover costs for mailing your roster to you. Sometime in the near future, I also will appoint a small bylaws committee to review the guidelines that have been furnished to us by the National Association and adapt thera for our specific use. Once that is done, we will address the need for officers. 1 will report on our progress in this space raonthly Here is a list of our current raembership. Who do you know in your part of the worid; and more importantly, who do you know that is missing from this Ust? The list follows: Dwight Agnew '54, Falvie Anderson '54, Jim Austin '54, Jira Baker '54, Gus

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Barth '54, Noel Bing '63, Floyd Bowdey '47, "By" Byington '54, Art Carpenter '53, Frank Conery '58, Royal Connell '70, Jim Connor "74, Ward Correll '58, Charlie Culwell '49, John Detweiler '63, Bill Doty "46, Carl Drenkard '54, Al Freer '54, Dave Gibson '58, Gus Ginter '51, Bemie Grabowski '63, Bamey Greisen '54, Dave Grover '53, Glen Hatch '53, Jim Hoge '52. Stan Houghton '54, Stan Keck '54, Jim Leach '54, Jonathen Leff '44, Mac Macleay "54, Lee Martin '46, Lee Meador '58, John Morgan '63, Wesley "Bo" Newsome '54, Don Palen '63, BUI Peters '58, George Post '54, Jim Roberts "59. Bill Rodriguez '54, Bob Schoeckert '54, Vic Sharpe '48, Denny Sloan '57, "Moose" Smitii '41, Jay Smith '54, Gary Snyder '55, John Snyder '47, David Stephan '63, Mike Sttoop '54, Teiiy Sutiieriand '54, Dick Walsh '56, Tom and Rita Waddns '49. Bob Watson "54 and Mike WiUiams '63.

Send me your input for next month's column.

TeU us where you have been and who you have seen! Include pictures, if you can.

RHODE ISLAND Newport Chapter CAPT James M. Conway, USN (Ret.) '55 50 Ayrault Stt-eet Newport, RI 02840-2728 h; 401-847-5039 ^ B e: jconway@sirinc.com ^^^ Our 27 October dinner meeting was a near sellout featuring Ron Machtley '70, President of Bryant College and our former multi-term U.S. Congressman. Right at the outset, Ron related how he had been introduced to a recent group as a former congressman, a former lawyer, and someone called out "strike two." His lady, Katie, was unable to join us, but Ron was in top form and looked so. He noted that Katie was first-rate as the first lady on campus. He noted further that a big similarity between politics and academia is to raise money. He offered a word about current politics in Rhode Island, "yuk," noting the quality of campaigning has gone from civil to shrill, with extreme polarization of groups and no one willing to compromise. He is very happy to be out of politics and equally as happy to be with youngsters in college.

In looking at various constituencies on the campus, Ron noted the difference between a terrorist and a faculty member is that you can negotiate with a terrorist. While looking ahead steadily, he is very sensitive to staying attuned to the college tmstees and "the way it was" syndrome.

Bryant was founded in 1863 in East Providence but now occupies over 400 acres in Smithfield, with 2,500 students on campus and many more commuters, only 16 percent of whom are Rhode Islanders. Ron generalized the average student at age 26, not particularly well prepared on entry, taking longer to graduate (many take five-six years), with more fragile relationships, leaning to packs rather than male-female. He also noted the very serious phenomenon of alcohol abuse, with many having started in junior high, and individual binge drinking particularly prevalent, a national epidemic. The average student now graduating, is $15-20,000 in debt, but works, studies and plays hard. In looking at where Bryant should be going, Ron noted some parallels with military academies, which have a process to be successful, adding value and professionalism. He reviewed four skills/qualities for mission developraent at Bryant: group leadership, effective comraunications, problem solving and technical competence.

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"Information Management" and that Bryant recently spent $2.5 million to rewire the campus, plus a new Video Conferencing Center. As a business school, with students from 46 countries, they must have a global perspective, as no one is immune from global competition. Last year, applications were up 24 percent, and this year they are up 25 percent over last year. During a question period, Ron noted the average tuition is about $15,000 for commuters and $23,000 for full boarding. Most graduates landed jobs within six months of graduation. The newly located Fidelity Investments office, across the road, was the largest source of hires.

Enjoying a well delivered program were Brown Taylor and Sid Merrill '34, Bushy Henry (Gene '39), Hope and Dick Alexander '45, Cathy and Tim Moore '45, Benny and Ken Lyons '46, Dorothy and Fred Stevenson '46, Bess and Don Jex '47, Wirt Thayer '47, Earie Trickey '47 (Earle was also at our September meeting, even though your scribe omitted hira in his last report.), Lorna and Chantee Lewis '48, Maggie and Frank Snyder '48, Jane and Dave Whelan '48, Muriel and Roger Buck '50, PhU Conley '50, Pud and Bob Connelly '52, Jim Conway '55, Jane and Howard Burdick '56, Teri and Line Mossop '56, Ben Katz '57, Diane and George Brenner '58, Paul Stiller '58, Jeannie and Duncan Ingraham '66, and Ron Machtley '70; Associate George Sraith; West-Pointers Rachael and Tommy Thompson '36, Mary and Jack Burney '46; Jane and Ron Bogle, Betsy and Charles Jauss, Carol-Ann and Fred Lantz, Susan and Dennis McCoy, Eric Newberg, Mary and Herb Rommel; guests Bemadette Bahr (of the Bucks), Nancy Pendleton (of Wirt Thayer) and Kay Russell (of the Stevensons).

Our 24 November meeting featured a near full house, with Dr. BiU Tiircotte '55, Chairman of the National Security Decision Making Department at the Naval War College (and acknowledged gum in strategy and management control systems for large organizations), as our speaker Bill is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School (MBA and Ph.D.), and has done post-doctoral work at Oxford. He had a principal hand in establishing the George C Marshall Center for Security Studies in Germany in 1994-95, and continues to spend a significant amount of time in Europe lecturing and observing. On this occasion, he reviewed the European Union with us.

As the EU (European 11) starts on the road to a common currency (Euro), the combined leverage of 19.4%of world trade is not much different than the United States' rate of 19.6%. It has many other similarities as well. EU is driven by the fear that individual countries are no longer so competitive, particularly with concems over Asian trade. The establishment of a central bank and common currency, that is not in any individual country, will help overcome the socialist orientation of high welfare states and help put the brakes on excessive government spending, which Helmut Kohl tried to solve and got defeated in retum. It will not be easy, as there is high unemployment and great tension over the EU and Euro, and U.S. rivalry.

Conversions among currencies of EU members will occur gradually, and actual Euro substitutions are expected to begin in January 2002. Bill recommends that anyone planning a trip to Europe at that time, wait until the summer of 2002, in order to give the process time to settle down somewhat. The actual process of conversions and transfers is fraught with great detail (parking meters, phones, stamps, etc.) and is compounded

by Y2K effects. Companies, such as Microsoft, can enhance, and benefit from, this process. Bill also thinks Germany will be much better positioned

with visibility of common prices, efficient companies and no adjacent different currencies as they improve. The cost of conversion is expected to be $3 billion! It will be a wonderful opportunity for counterfeiters.

As much of the current currency transactions/ reserves are in U.S. currency, after the conversion, capital will flee to Europe vice the U.S. It will be challenging to control monetary (amount of currency available) and fiscal (government spending) policies in individual countries and to regulate economies, but it will make the EU much less vulnerable to currencies manipulation. There will be more commonality in stock markets, more protection by the central bank, and a continued strong NATO defense.

How will all this relate to the United States?

More apprehension, lower value of money, and tendency of Europe toward protectionism. In an animated question period. Bill opined potential implosion, if high unemployment continues in socialist environments; potential vulnerability of UK, which is not now part of EU; very favorable positioning of Ireland; West German's views of their Eastem cousins as "loafers;" just as Russia never had an entrepreneiuial class. East Germany is no different; common foreign poUcy is likely to be weak.

Joining in were, Sid Merrill '34, Connie and Tom Brown '35, Trina and Tom Weschler '39, Hope and Dick Alexander '45, Benny and Ken Lyons '46, Dorothy and Fred Stevenson '46, Brad Becken '47, Wirt Thayer '47, Earle Trickey '47, Loma and Chantee Lewis '48, Maggie and Frank Snyder '48, Muriel and Roger Buck '50, Pud and Bob Connelly '52, Joyce Morgenthaler (Wendy '52), Jim Conway '55, Nick Brown '56, Jane and Howard Burdick '56, Anne and Jim Hogg '56, Ben Katz '57, George Brenner '58, Margot and Bob Ceres '59, Alex Daunis '63, Lyn and Pat Malone '64, Arline and Duane Phillips '75; Associate George Smith; West Pointers Mary and Jack Bumey '46; Carol-Ann and Fred Lantz, Mary and Herb Rommel; Guests Margy Sullivan (Jira Hogg's sister). Rowan and John Howard (of the Weschlers), Bill Turcotte '55 (of the Chapter).

Howard Burdick '56

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Chapter CDR Robert H. Knight, USNR (Ret) '53 2326 South Lander Lane Charleston, SC 29414-7007 h: 803-766-2484 e: rhknight@awod.com

South Carolina Midlands Chapter George S. Hirsch '54 219 Beckworth Lane Irmo, SC 29063 h: 803-781-5325 Website; www.brickandivy.com/alum

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WDUam B. Swent '88 (.Acting President) Leathenvood, Walker, Todd & Mann, P C 100 E. Coffee Stteet P.O. Box 87 GreemiUe. SC 29602-0087 w: 8&4-242-6440 e: WSwent@L\\TM.com The October Chapter limcheon was held at the Poinsett Club and on the advent of the first-ever ECHL hockey game in GreenviUe. The assembled were treated to a preview of the upcoming Gnrowl season at the new and beautiful. Bi-Lo Center Corey Masse, the Grrrowl play-by-play announcer, provided the Utany.

In attendance were: Ruth and Jim Mahoney '53. \Tnce Hart "54. Jerry Dunn '57. Le .Ann Watson and Norm Pigeon '61. BiU Holmes '64. Lynn and CharUe Stephan '65. Gordon Brovm '68. Jack Kirby '72. Keith W bder '81, W UUam Swent '88, Kimberly and .Anthony Kotarski '91. and Sue and Joe VaUchka. Blue & Gold Officer As this bit of news goes to press, we are en route to our annual cosponsored Army/Navy game party at the Airport Marriott. This is our aimual ""biggie" get-together andffyou are sitting in your easy chair and reaUzing you missed this gala (and hopefully, rewarding) affair, then I hope that you get on our mailing Ust A S A P !

Norm Pigeon '61

Low Countrj' Chapter Robert M. Hoskins, Jr. '87 14 Sandpiper Road ffilton Head, SC 29928-6419 h; 803-686-1351 e: bobhoskiiisjr@hotinaU.com

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VADM RonaM M. EytdiKon, USN (Ret) "58 11 Prentice Lane Signal Motmtain. TN 37377 h: 423-886-2823 e: RMEytch@msn.com

Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Oak Ridge Chapter CDR Rudolph Escher, Jr., USNR, '78 601 Guffwood Road KnoxvUle, TN 37923 h: 423-531-2373 e: Rudyescher@aol.com

Memphis Chapter CAPT Edward A. Lyons, USNR, '69 2557 Park Creek Cove Geimantown, TN 38139 h: 901-755-1286

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. OhUnger, USN (Ret) '69 880 Lakemont Drive NashvUle. TN 37220-2124 h; 615-370-1441; w; 800-242-8613 e:johlinger@worldnet.att.net

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forts of the Admissions Office, our area BGO program (including Fred Jones '69). the Parents' Club that provided support and refreshments, and the CDR Michael E. Huber, U local Alumni Chapter December's luncheon 3112 Sebring The foUowing shipmates attended the 2 DecemPiano, TX 75023 ber meeting: Zeb Afford "48. Paul Riley "48, Jerry h: 972-758-0069 McGaugh "57. Brian ONeUl "57. Jun Cameron '60, e: mikehuberski@msn.com Chris Nichols ' 6 1 , Greg Chauncy '62. Pete Carrothers '63, Marty Block '64, Jeff Hogan '64, John KendaU "64, Bart Jealous "65. Rob Brown '65, South Texas Chapter Lynn Wegner "65. Rich Bulger "69. Bmce Potter '69. Steve Chapman "70. Richard PoUock "70, Steve Roger E. Hopkins '62 Joens '71. Nelson Jones '72, Ed Klein '72, John P.O. Box 311007 Curtiss "74, Jim Rebhom '83 and Mark Russ '83.

New Braunfels, TX 78131-1473 December's Program h: 830-620-7748: w: 830-609-5002/246-9401 Carol Gamer with the Harris Coimty Sports Authority, gave us an update on the baUpark at Union Station, which is Houston's imder-constmcTexas Gulf Coast Chapter tion downtown basebaU stadium. The baUpark, LCDR Richard Bulger, USN (Ret) '69 with a retractable roof, wiU open in April 2000. It 6011 Ancient Oaks Drive was a fascinating presentation, touching on everything from local poUtics to design parameters.

Humble. TX 77346-2914 January's Program h; 281-852-5222; w: 281-553-6527 At our 8 January luncheon, we wiU present the e: rlbulger@flash.net "Michael J. Smith '67 Memorial Sword"" to the November's luncheon Midshipman 1/C from our area, with the highest The following shipmates attended the 6 Novem- Class ranking. As you remember. Mike Smith '67, ber meeting; Jack Keller "44, Dan Mahoney "47, was the pUot of the space shuttie, ChaUenger, when Jim Cameron "60, NeU Block '61. Bart Jealous "65. it exploded on 28 January 1986. He became the first Lyim Wegner '65, Walt Fritschner "66. Ed Breiman Alumnus to give his Ufe in the exploration of space.

'67, John Brooke "68. Rich Bulger "69. Bmce Pot- Navy/Army FootbaU Game ter '69, Tom Wojciechowski "69. BiU Chambers As in past years, we joined the West Point '70, Jeff Loustaunau "71, Ed Klein "72, John Alumni to watch the game. This year we gathered Curtiss "74, Mark Johnson "74, Karen Englehart at die SRO Sports Bar (Wedlock) with die USA "84. Dennis Roudebush "89. Vince PaneUa '90 and Parents" Club. It was an outstanding place to watch Miguel Sierra "90. the game, particularly the first three quarters! We November's Program watched the fourth quarter in disbeUef as Navy lost Dan Keating, a former Blue Angels pUot spoke 34-30. The Navy faidiful included: Zed Alfred "48, to us about his aviation experiences. They were as Jerry McGaugh "57. Pete Carrothers "63, John varied as being with the Blue Angels, during the KendaU "64. Lynn Wegner "65. Rich Bulger "69, 1978-1979 seasons, to being Amold Palmer"s cor- Lee KeUeher "69. Doug Bateman "70. Steve Joens porate pUotfixim1980-1983. as weU asflyingwith "71. Ed Klem "72 and Miguel Sierra "90.

Southwest Airlines. The stories were great; plus Business Network Meetings Dan showed a videotape compUed from several Several of our USNA shipmates are members Blue Angels seasons. of The Academy Network, a Houston-based busiChapter News ness network group consisting of Alumni from On 9 October, the Honorable John H. Dalton USNA. USMA'^and USAFA. Our breakfast meet'64. Secretary of the Navy (now former), spoke at ings are held every Tuesday moming at 7; 15 a.m., the Houston CouncU of the Navy League Banquet. in the MetropoUtan Racquet Club. Once a month, Earlier that same day. John Dalton "64 spoke at a typicaUy the fourth Tuesday, we switch to a lunch Kiwanis Club lunch, where he was joined by Class- meeting, ff you"re interested, please call Bart Jealmates Erik Woods "64, Joe Ince "64, Jack Zimmerman ous '65, 281-362-8220, send me an emaU. or visit "64 and Zeb Afford "48. Lynn Wegner "65. Hal our web site (http://www.academy-network.org).

Dantone "68, Peter Van Derlofske "68. Rich Bulger Chapter Meetings "69. Tom Wojciechowski "69 and John Curtiss "74.

Chapter meetings are usually held on the first On 10 October. President of the University of Friday of every month (8 January. 5 Febmaiy. 5 Houston Art Smith '59 invited our Chapter to his March, 2 AprU and 7 May) at Brennan"s Restaureception in "'the President's Tent" prior to the rant (11:30 a.m. refreshments, and noon to 1:00 Army/University of Houston football game. Hal p.m. lunch.) As in prior years, our Chapter is planDantone '68 and Rich Bidger '69 reported that a ning a 4 June dinner, in Ueu of a June luncheon, good time was had by all. for Alumni, spouses, guests and the USNA ParJefT Loustaunau '71 (pjlpfs@aol.com). Area ents" Club members. Please join us! Call Rich Blue & Gold Officer, just completed four Naval Bulger '69,281 -553-6527. or Peter VanDerlofske Academy Information Fomms in the Houston area '68. 713-690-9898, for more information. For ad(21 -24 November) for 7th graders through seniors, ditional information on any item in this column, featuring a panel of Midshipmen. Jeff utiUzed 16 please call me at 713-750-8868. or send an email OPINFO Midshipmen as well as Capt Maria to; kleinl985@aol.com.

McMiUen '93. USMC, from die Admissions ofEd Klein '72 fice. In setting up one of die events, our Blue & Gold Officers found Rev. Tony CampbeU '77, of St. James Episcopal Church. He works closely with Are you a member of the Robert Houston Mayor Brown on many youth programs Means Thompson Societyl Please in this area. Reverend Campbell spoke at the event relating what his Naval Academy educacall Jennifer John at the Naval tion did for him. It was so weU-received that Jeff Academy Planned Giving Office to Loustaunau asked him to speak at die next two discuss membership 410-293-1939. fomms as well. In closing, Jeff attributes the success of these events to the coordinated ef-

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Alumni and guests attending included: Connie and Les Pomeroy '47; Marie and Bill Chipman '48; Nancy and Jack Magee '49; Alyce and Tom Intermountain N A Alumni Chapter Parsons '49; Cecile and Don Trueblood '49; Sue and Bill Earl '51; Janet and Pete Glasier '62; James R. Clark '66 Barbara and Ron Voelkel '65; Becky and Dan 5860 Soutii HoUaday Boulevard Lear '68; Sue and Bob Byles '69; Joanne and Salt Lake City UT 84121-1512 Bruce Brunson '70; Jim Suhr '70; Dee and Jerry h: 801-272-7183 Rudd '74; Gary Yagiello '76; Trisha and Dave e: clarkfam@gateway.net Williams '83; Linda Eriksen '84 and Adriana and Pat Grillo.

This was a new event for the Chapter, and we VIRGINIA enjoyed a robust turnout. Ron Voelkel '65 was in Hampton Roads Chapter charge of this affair frora its inception to its execution. We all thank Ron for his splendid efforts, CAPT Daniel B. Lear, USNR (Ret.) '68 although we refused to grant him credit for superb 812 Ringfield Road weather Virginia Beach. VA 2.i454-6570 14 November 1998 marked the annual Chapter h: 757-721-2063 w: 757-437-1800 football game bus expedition. Once again, the event e; omegadanl@aoI.coni was sold out. This year we attended the Navy/Notre Dame game at the new Jack Kent Cooke Stadium.

Chapter Notes The stadium is impressive and is a well-designed The Chapter quarterly luncheon was convened on 8 October 1998 at Building 520, Newport News venue for football. Even those of us in the "noseShipbuilding (NNS). Tom Schievelbein '75, ex- bleed" seats enjoyed a good view of the game. Over ecutive vice president of NNS, was our guest 79,000 people attended the game, which surely speaker Following a very nicely catered lunch, attests to the popularity of this long-standing footTom addressed the group about the state of affairs ballrivalry.Despite the outcome. Navy's garae beat NNS, as well as their plans for the next genera- ing a bit off that day, all hands enjoyed a great day.

Grads and guests attending this event included: tion of aircraft carriers, the CVX. Of note, he raentioned that over 50% of their revenue now coraes Joyce and Wick Harlan '46; Frances and Jim from repair work, rather than new constmction. The Weirich '46; Ben Pester '48; Alyce and Tom Parcompany is also routinely engaged in commercial sons '49; Jim DiNardo '50, his sons and their repair work, besides that of Navy ships. NNS re- faraiUes; Sue and Bill Earl '51; Marty and Reed cently acquired Continental Maritime, a ship re- Berkhimer '54; Herb Crane '54; Sue and Paul pair yard in San Diego. This move enables NNS to Cooper '60; Page and Ron Bishop '65; George provide repair services to both Fleets. As for the Foley '65; Barbara and Ron Voelkel '65; Emily CVX, Tom described how NNS and the Navy are and Dennis Plank '69 and their children; Gary plantung an evolutionary series of carriers, from Reese '71; Dee and Jerry Rudd '74 and Sonja CVN-77 to CVX-3, which will adopt somewhat and Tom Paulk '80.

Billy Earl '51 organized this event, as he does radical but certainly new technologies in each successive carrier The Navy recently announced that each year. BZ Bill, once again, for your fine efforts. the CVX will be a big deck and nuclear powered One of these days Navy is going to beat None Dame. warship. Finally, he described the plans for the new Chapter Events Planning of the Chapter events in the first part Virginia Advanced Shipbuilding Carrier Innovation Center, a joint NNS and State of Virginia spon- of 1999 is underway. Hull-up on the horizon is the sored research center, soon to be built in down- annual "Spring Fling" dinner dance, as is a joint town Newport News. This center will be manned event in Febmary with the local chapter of the West by an eclectic group of professionals, such as ship- Point Association of Graduates. It is time to check buUders, academicians and defense related contrac- your personal calendars and schedule yourtimeto tors, all of whom will devote their energies and join us. A robust turnout for these events makes research into developing new technologies for the for a good time and ensures their continuance on Navy's carriers. A Q & A session followed. Tom's the Chapter's SOE. presentation was received with great interest and Schedule of Events 17 February 1999, Business Breakfast, Holiday appreciation by all hands.

Inn Executive Center Alums and guests in attendance included; Bill 21 February 1999, USMA/USNA Brunch, Fort Stanard '44, Jim Weirich '46, Burr Wilcox '46, Jack Monroe Officers' Club Magee '49, Bob Kesler '50, Dave Howell '53, Ed 17 March 1999, Business Breakfast, HoUday Inn Moriarty '53, Dick Hanna '57, Wik Parcells '60, Executive Center Bmce Woodmff' 64, Skip Allen ' 66, Ken Hoff '66, 27 March 1999, Spring Fling, Plaza Ramada Inn, Tom Martin '66, Dale Heely '67, Dan Lear '68, Virginia Beach Frank Roberts '69, Jira Suhr '70, Steve Butkus '71, Passed and Opening Mike Cohen '71, Doug Law '73, Jack Hughes '74, The quarterly luncheon at NNS was thefirstsuch Jerry Rudd '74, Tom Schievelbein '75, Paul Mazich '77, Dave Dwyer '78, Tom Rychlik '79, Ken Bit- Chapter event held on the Peninsula. Judging from the enthusiastic response of the participants, parter '79, Leigh and Todd Allison '87, Steve Hassell '88, Kim Luchtenberg '90, Brett Simon '90, Neil ticularly those who live or work up there, it was a Quesnel, Dave Shaw and Joe Yurso. The Chapter success. Other opportunities for additional events thanks Tom for taking time in his busy schedule to on the North bank of the James are being explored.

The joint bmnch with the Army, on 21 February join us.

1999, is another such opportunity. The Board's goal On 25 October 1998,79 Alumni and their guests is to provide our Chapter members events that they boarded the MV SPIRIT OF NORFOLK for a delightful wish to attend, regardless of the geographic locmise, with bmnch, about the waters of Hampton cation of work or residence.

Roads. We were given a reserved area on the forA full report of the Chapter's annual Array/ ward end of the main deck dining room, which made for a convivial atmosphere. Following a very Navy Game party will be in the next issue of nice bmnch, many of us were found topside tak- Shipmate. Due to the time-late nature of the distribution of Shipmate, the HRC home page is a ing in the scenery and sea air more current source of Chapter information.

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Visit our site at: www.usnaaahrc.org. For all of you readers who hail frora out-of-town, our Chapter home page is the source of gouge about your opportunities to link-up with Classmates and friends at one of our Chapter events. Those of you who are not connected to the internet raay obtain details of upcoraing events by calling the HRC news line at 757-436-3951, or look for such news and event reservation forms in our Chapter newsletter.

The Main Mast.

Jerry A. Rudd '74 blackshoe @ erols. com

Richmond Chapter CDR WUIiam L. Ruch, III, USN (Ret) '68 5707 Maple Brook Drive Midlothian, VA 23112-6320 h: 804-739-3664 e: wlr68@sprintraail.cora

Shenandoah Valley Chapter Nicholas Nerangis '63 500 Pegasus Court Winchester, VA 22602 w; 540-667-1322; f; 540-667-4929 e; davidl3733@bigplanet.cora The Shenandoah Valley Chapter sponsored a cereraony on 24 October 1998, in celebration of the birthday of ADM Richard E. Byrd '12 and in recognition of all the contributors to the Admiral Byrd statue. The statue was dedicated a year ago, in honor of this pioneer aviator and polar explorer It stands in front of the Winchester/Frederick County Joint Judicial Center in Winchester, VA. Our own Chapter president, Nick Nerangis '63, who also served as cochairman on the statue committee, acted as master-of-cereraonies for the day's program.

The contributors plaque, which was unveiled during the ceremony, lists the family of Nicholas J. Nerangis and the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Shenandoah Chapter, among the many contributors to the statue. In attendance, was the Honorable Harry F. Byrd, Jr., nephew of the Adrairal. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the raerabers of the Alurani Chapter and their wives, retired to a local restaurant, ending the days events with a luncheon featuring Navy cuisine.

Steve Eisenhauer '54

Williamsburg Chapter Col Bradley Sutter, USAF (Ret.) '53 117 Pierce's Court Williamsburg, VA 23185 h: 757-220-2929 e; sutwil@widomakercom

WASHINGTON Hanford/Tri-Cities Chapter CAPT Edward G. Schwier, USN (Ret) '69 1200 Knoll wood Court Richland, WA 99352-9448 h; 509-598-4385 Are you a member of the Robert Means Thompson Societyl Please call Jennifer John at the Naval Academy Planned Giving Office to discuss membership 410-293-1939.

Puget Sound Chapter

best Lt Col handwriting, thus estabUshing diis unique WISCONSIN non-Roberts Rule of Order of Absentee Nomination.

CAPT Walter S. Draper, IV, USN (Ret.) '61 Wisconsin Chapter Jim Burns '74 passed out flyers for the Army/ 3725 Bahia Vista Drive Navy game party at his house called, "Pin the Tail Winston C. Williams '46 Bremerton, WA 98310 on the Army Mule." By the time this issue goes to 13350 West Blueraound Road #2 h: 360-479-3945; w: 360-478-5113 press, the game will have been history.

Elm Grove, "WI 53122-2538 e; wsdraperiv@aol.com Chapter News h: 414-782-6645; w; 414-782-9410 Steven Shumlas '69 has joined Merrill Lynch Look forward to an update of the Chapter's holie; winwill@execpc.cora day events in the next issue of Shipmate. We'll get as a stockbroker in Charleston. Steven previously e: cook.philUp@niilwaukee.va.gov worked for the same company in Pennsylvania. you up-to-date on the Army/Navy garae gathering at the College Club and the All Academy Holiday Ball. Steven's wife, an attorney, accepted a position in New events to look forward to include a Febru- Charleston, WV, and so they moved to West Vir- UNITED KINGDOM ary tour of the Keyport Museum and a dinner ginia. Steve said that since he had other employGreat Britain Chapter aboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN on 20 March. The Feb- ment between his two employments with Merrill mary tour at Keyport will also include members Lynch, he had to go through their training program Susanne Saalau-Bethell '85 from the Puget Sound Chapter of the Navy League. again in Charleston. Piece of cake! [Sec'y note: It 50 Aubreys Information on these events and more can be reminds me of when I didn't try to validate ray found on our new website brought to you by Tim calculus course that 1 had taken in college before Letchwortii-Herts SG6 3 TU Brooks '91 and George Cooper '93. Log on to entering the Acaderay, and so I took calculus again England as a Plebe.] w; 0-1438-76-3419 our homepage at www.usnaaa-psc.org. After you Joe Dailey '51, the vice president-elect, said he ssb25133 @GlaxoWeUcome.co. log on, you will be asked to change your password is really enjoying his retirement. He had to keep rbethell@netcorauk.co.uk and update your information. Please take note of the required fields when you do so. If there are borrowing a pen at the 6 November luncheon The first official meeting of the Great Britain errors in the format of the database, even if you though, since he isn't used to carrying a pen anychapter was held prior to the Army/Navy game on did not change the data in question, you will be more. Oh, for the carefree life! Joe is the former 5 December, at U.S. Navy headquarters in Lonasked to fix thera. The error raessage will focus Air Force officer in our West Virginia Chapter don.

Present, at the meeting, were Carolyn and Conversation got around to favorite USNA the cursor on the fields that need attention. If you Orville Wright '56, Bernadine and Bruce have any questions or coraments, contact Tim at PhysEd personalities. Someone mentioned that Lakefield '67, Kent Hamlin '70, Frank tbrooks@cis.ctc.edu. For information conceming Heintz Lentz actually retired from the Physical Reifsnyder '70, Dave Scott '83, Sue Saalauall other Alumni events, call Walt Draper '61, as Education Department at the Naval Acaderay.

Bethell '85, Doyle Hodges '92, Andrew Sorae names you just never forget. noted above.

Mike Ferrell '68, president-elect, makes Logan, Castiglione '98 and Simon Latco'vich '98.

Ben Meeuwsen '91 Though the numbers were small, we elected ofWV, his home, where he is in the family concrete meeuwsen @ mindspring. com ficers as follows: business, which has multiple sites in West Virginia.

President: Sue Saalau-Bethell '85 He is looking forward to being West Virginia ChapVice President: Bruce Lakefield '67 WASHINGTON, DC AREA ter president of the U.S. Naval Academy Alurani Secretary: Dave Scott '83 Association. He said he attended his 30th Reunion Greater Washington Chapter Treasurer: Frank Reifsnyder '70 during a non-Homecoming weekend at USNA. We have since received many offers of help in CDR Edward H. Conant, USN (Ret.) '64 Dan McCague '66 mentioned that he traveled the organization of events and of support for the the state quite a lot after sorae state contracts were Chapter 6007 Grove Drive not renewed for his work after 30 June 1998, and Alexandria, VA 22307-1140 We were later joined for the game by Kyran before additional state employees were hired to O'Dwyer '56, Fred Conroy '67, Elizabetii and h; 703-329-1550; w; 703-271-7407 help carry the load. Dan assists dislocated work- ADM Michael Haskins '67, Theresa and Kent e: econant@gdats.com ers throughout the state, teaches "Surviving a Lay- Hamlin '70, Will Hollowell '70, Ken Marks '71, off and "Job Hunting" workshops, and meets with Joyce and Dennis Grabulis '73, Stephen Benson WEST VIRGINIA employers and labor organizations to do disloca'80 and family, Elizabeth and Ron Hovell '81, tion planning. This is the first year the state is pro- Chris Castanien '82 and family, Linda and NichoWest Virginia Chapter | viding resumes for dislocated workers, using for- las Connolly '86, Michael Good '86, Deanna and mats which Dan developed and implemented for Tony Cox '89 and Rick McCartney '90. My LtCol Patrick McKay, USMC (Ret.) '7^ West Virginia. State secretaries type the resumes apologies for any omissions.

163 Oakwood Estates and provide each dislocated worker with ten cop- Upcoming events Scott Depot, WV 25560 ies if they attend the two workshops. I ara proud "Dispel the Dark Ages" dinner in London on h: 304-757-2437; w; 304-346-5312 "' of West Virginia!

Saturday, 6 March 1999. The venue is to be detere: edlon-psi@msn.com â&#x20AC;˘' Guest, David Anderson, is a Blue & Gold of- mined. Any Alumni in the London area on that day The West Virginia Chapter held a luncheon meet- ficer and a 1983 graduate of USUHS. He served are most welcome to join us! Please get in touch. ing and election of officers at Cagney's Restau- his entire Navy time at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Other news rant in Charleston on 6 November 1998. Attend- He provided many interesting insights to the AcadA warm "Welcome aboard" to the newest addiing the meeting were Joe Dailey '51, Dan emy selection process and was a very welcome tion to our local Chapter, Rhianna Elizabeth Roth, McCague '66, Mike Ferrell '68, Steven Shumlas guest. Dr Jim Burns '74 works at the same giant born on 1 December 1998. She is the new daughhospital corporation, CAMC. '69, Jim Burns '74 and Dr David Anderson. Dr ter of Chris and Angela Smith-Roth '83. ConFor those of you who haven't attended a West gratulations to the proud parents. Our warmest Anderson is a former Navy doctor and is the Blue & Gold officer for the Charleston area. Our 1998 Virginia Chapter function, we have regularly congratulations also go out to ADM and Mrs. Chapter president, Pat McKay '74, had to be out scheduled luncheon meetings at Cagney's in Haskins on the birth of their granddaughter, NataUe Charleston on the first Friday in May and the first Elizabeth, born on 3 December 1998. of town on a business trip.

The election of officers for 1999 was held with Friday in November Everyone has a good time at the luncheons. the following results: In the next issue, I'll provide a run-down of the President: Mike Ferrell '68 Array/Navy garae party held at Lela and Jim Bums' Vice President: Joe Dailey '51 home in Charleston on 5 December 1998.

Secretary: Dan McCague '66 Dan McCague '66 The tradition, to date, in our Chapter's illustrious history since its inception in 1996, is for the Chapter vice president to succeed the Chapter president the next year Pat McKay established a new policy, called "Absentee Nomination for President." Pat, who didn't attend the meeting, nomiAre you a member of the Robert Means Thompson Societyl Please call Jennifer nated Mike Ferrell to be the president for 1999, John at the Naval Academy Planned Giving Office to discuss membership by a penned note to the Chapter secretary in his (410-293-1939).

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Last Call Requiescat in Pace They shall grow n o t old, as we t h a t are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor t h e years c o n d e m n . At t h e going d o w n of t h e sun and in t h e morning, we will remember them. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Laurence Binyon, 1914

Adams, David Alan ' 7 1 , 24 September 1998 Anderson, Charles Raymond '47 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 6 November 1998 Aull, Raymond Hurlbut '44 30 January 1998 Balzer, George Tomlinson '48 Col, USMC (Ret.), 1 February 1998 Burley, Albert Charles '43 CAPT, USN (Ret), 1 November 1998 Cann, Philip Winslow '32 CAPT, USN (Ret), 8 September 1998 Carpenter, Albert Pinson '44 CAPT, USN(Ret.), 20 August 1998 Chase, Enoch Dunlap '38 LCDR, USNR, 26 September 1998

Clark, Maurice Eugene '59 LCDR, USN (Ret), 4 September 1998 CoUett, James Dahlman '32 CAPT USN (Ret.), 10 December 1998 Duffy, Brendan James '95 LTJG, USN 8 November 1998 G o l d m a n , Robert Louis ' 5 0 , 12 July 1998 Hager, James Walker '27 CDR, USN (Ret), 4 October 1998 Keely, Edward Lawrence, Jr. '55, 27 August 1998 Lindquist, Thomas W. Francis '62, 21 October 1998 McDaniel, Alden West '37, 8 October 1998

Mize, Charles Davis '45 MajGen, USMC (Ret.), 9 December 1998 Shay, James Edward '57 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 9 November 1998 S h e a , Daniel F r a n c i s ' 4 8 , 21 Febmary 1998 Sofos, Thomas Athanasios '44 LTJG, USN (Ret), 15 July 1998 Visser, Richard Gerben '29 RADM, USN (Ret.), 1 November 1998 Weathers, Edward A. '63, USAF, 8 November 1998 Woumnm, Ellis Dexter '76 LTJG, USN, 21 October 1998

DEWITT CLINTON REDGRAVE, JR. '19 DeWittC Redgrave, Jr, died on 21 August 1998, of complications from pneumonia at The Mann House, where he and his wife, Hope, had been living. Captain Redgrave was bom in Baltimore, MD, in 1899. DeWitt graduated from the Naval Academy in 1919, and then completed one year of postgraduate work at Annapolis. He then entered the Constmction Corps, and completed two years postgraduate work at MIT in 1922.

DeWitt married Hope Pillsbiuy of Lynn, MA, in 1923. Hope died in July of 1998, shortly after tiiey had celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary.

During his time in the Navy, Captain Redgrave had several tours of duty at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, two years at the Norfolk Navy Yard, and after a tour at Annapolis as an instmctor to the Midshipmen of electrical engineering and radio, was transferred to Olongapo, in the Philippines. Captain Redgrave was in charge of dry-docks and underwater repairs on all ships.

DeWitt had tours in Washington, Keamey, NJ, Brooklyn, Indiana, and Houston, and was responsible for shipbuilding and dry-docks.

DeWitt retired in 1950 and moved to Atianta to start a second career as vice president of the Research Institute at Georgia Tech.

DeWitt always had a love for tennis and won many toumaraents while in the Navy. After retirement, this interest continued and he won eight National Championships. DeWitt was also the founder of the East-West Games, which is an annual event among the top senior tennis players in the United States. He stopped playing tennis in 1994, at the age of 95. Both DeWitt and Hope's ashes were buried in the family plot at the Naval Academy.

Captain Redgrave is survived by his daughter, Catherine Redgrave Hohlstein of Atlanta, GA; a son, John, of Longboat Key, FL; ten grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.

KENDALL S. REED '20 Rear Admiral Kendall S. Reed, USN (Ret.) died unexpectedly on 12 October 1998, at his home in Vero Beach, FL. He was bom in Lexington, MA, on 9 August 1898, and graduated from the Naval Acaderay with the Class of 1920. Rear Admiral Reed's subsequent naval career included tours of duty on ships based in Europe, Panama and on the old China Station, assignraents in the Bureau of Navigation, the Naval Academy, the Naval War College, and numerous comraands at sea.

Just prior to the start of World War II, he commanded HULL (DD-350). When the war broke out, he was in command of KANAWHA, a fleet tanker providing at-sea replenishment in the South Pacific He later formed and commanded the first flotilla of amphibious tank landing ships, participating in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Near the war's end, he commanded the light cmiser, OAKLAND (CLAA-95), in combat operations in the westem Pacific. His decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit. He retired from active duty in 1949, with the rank of rear admiral.

Rear Admiral Reed married Arlene Klipple in Panama in 1923. After retirement from the Navy, they moved first to Lexington, MA, and in 1963, to Little Corapton, RI. Arlene passed away in 1973.

He later married Peg Bonney, the widow of a Classmate, CarroU Bonney Peg died in 1985. In 1994, he moved to Florida and has lived since then with his son, Robert K. Reed ' 5 1 . He is survived by his daughter, Martha R. Petersen, of Devon, PA; his son, Robert K. Reed of Vero Beach, FL; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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FRANKLIN DUKE KARNS '25 Captain Franklin D. Kams passed away on 13 August 1998.

Known lovingly by his family and friends as "Pops," Captain Kams had an illustrious naval career From 1935-1938, he served on the Asiatic Fleet as an executive officer and then as gunnery officer During World War II, he commanded BAILEY and served in the Philippines with the amphibious forces. Before and after WWII, he had several tours of duty with the Washington Navy Yard. From 1950-1953, he was comraander of the Bermuda Naval Station and then was chief of the Quality Control Board for the Navy.

Captain Kams retired in 1959, with 34 years of service. After his naval retirement, he continued his cominitment to pubUc service and served for a number of years on the Fairfax, VA Planning Commission.

He is survived by three children, Franklin Duke Kams 111, Shirley K. Phillips and Ross S. Kams.

His wife, Maurine G. Kams, and daughter, Joanne Gates Woodson, predeceased him.

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MARCEL R. GERIN '28 Captain Marcel R. Gerin, USN (Ret), a long time resident of Arlington, died of renal failure on 9 August at Sibley Hospital at the age of 92. Since 1995, he was a resident of the Manor Care Nursing Center in Chevy Chase, MD. Captain Gerin graduated frora the Naval Academy in 1928. While at the Academy, he earned national recognition as captain of the Navy Boxing Team and twice attained the national welterweight championship. He was elected to the Washington Area Boxing Hall of Fame in 1986. During his 30 years of commissioned service, he served minelayer, RAMSEY, the heavy cruiser PENSACOLA, served on the staffs of C o m S u b R o n - 5 and C o m S u b R o n - 2 0 , in the Asiatic Fleet, and ComSubRon-4, Pearl Harbor, HI. His sea commands included, FREDERICK FUNSTON (APA-89), TiTANiA (AKA-13) and BRYCE CANYON (AD-36). His shore assignraents included the Postgraduate School in Annapolis, coramand of the Naval Comraunications Station, Washington, D.C.) and sev-

eral tours in the Navy Department. He received special commendation from the Navy for his work on electronic warfare and counter measures during his command of the Communications Station and his coordination of British and U.S. wartime efforts in this new area of warfare.

Following retirement from the Navy in 1958, he earned a master's degree in Library Science from Catholic University, after which he spent several years with the New York City Public Library and three years with the Fairfax County Library system. He was active in Arlington county community affairs, a member of the Arlington County Library Commission and a past president of the Cherrydale Citizens Association. He was a member of the Uniformed Services Retirees Association and the MiUtary Order of World Wars.

Survivors include his three children, Anne G. Warren of Falls Church, VA; Mary G. Hines of Houston, T X ; and John L. Gerin, P h . D . of Bethesda, M D ; six g r a n d c h i l d r e n ; and six great-grandchildren.

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v.>ourage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ambrose Redmoon FRANCIS EDMOND WILSON '30 Captain Francis Edmond Wilson USN, (Ret.), died of congestive heart failure on 25 October, at the Vinson Hall retirement community in McLean, VA. Captain Wilson joined the Navy as a Midshipman, graduating frora the Academy in 1930. Upon graduation, he joined the battleship MISSISSIPPI. In 1932, he was assigned to the Asiatic fleet, serving aboard the destroyer PAUL JONES until 1937, when he was attached to the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL. During the outbreak of World War II, Captain Wilson served as Executive Officer of DICKERSON, operating on North Atlantic convoy duty. In 1942, he assumed command of that destroyer, when the coraraanding officer was killed in action. Later, Captain Wilson c o m m a n d e d the destroyer STEVENSON, participating in the attacks on the Admiralty Islands in the Pacific. During the Korean conflict. Captain Wilson commanded the store ship, HYADES and served as Chief of Staff to the Coraraander of Service Squadron Three, operating in the Japan-Korea theater Until retiring frora the Navy in 1960, Captain Wilson saw additional service in Washington, D.C. and Hawaii, as well as, Lisbon, Portugal, as the Chief of the Navy's Military Assistance and Advisory Group.

After joining United Services Life Insurance Company, Captain Wilson retumed to Europe residing in Munich, Germany before eventual reassignment to Washington in 1965. Upon retiring from United Services in 1972, he Uved in Virginia Beach, VA, until 1995.

Captain Wilson, who was born in St. Louis, MO, was a raeraber of the Array-Navy Club of Washington and the Naval Acaderay Alumni Association. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and gardening.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Josephine O.M. Wilson of McLean; two sons, Francis E. J r and John T. of Bethesda; a daughter Mary Linda Hishmech of Kensington; a brother, Robert L. of Chesterfield, MO; and six grandchildren.

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GEORGE EDWARD PECKHAM '31 Rear Admiral George E. P e c k h a m , USN (Ret), died on 14 September 1998, at Azalea Trace, Pensacola, FL. He was 89 years old. M e m o r i a l services were held on 17 September in the Nativity Catholic Church in Pensacola, FL. Interment followed, with full military honors in Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, in Pensacola, in a grave beside his wife, Marie, who predeceased him on 19 July 1988.

Bom in Preston, MN, on 27 Noveraber 1908, Adrairal Peckhara was raised by his grandparents in Cresco, lA, and graduated from Cresco High School in 1926. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Iowa and graduated with the Class of 1931.

Adrairal Peckham's early tours of duty included the light cmiser, CINCINNATI, destroyer, OVERTON, and the radio controlled target, BOGGS. In late 1940, he put the new destroyer. BUCK (DD-420), in commission as Gunnery Officer, and moved up to Executive as the ship engaged on North Atlantic convoy duty. Then, he was ordered to Operations Officer on the staff of Commander Destroyer Squadron 14 in BAILEY ( D D - 4 9 2 ) . While participating in the Aleutian Islands campaign, he took part in the battle of Koraondorski Island on 23 March 1943. He was awarded a Silver Star for action in that battle, the longest sustained naval engageraent of World War II. BAILEY was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation.

Admiral Peckham assumed coramand of SELFRIDGE ( D D - 3 5 7 ) , and three days later, was engaged in night action off Vella Lavella. During this battie, SELFRIDGE'S bow was blown off by a torpedo. He brought the disabled ship back to the United States and was awarded a Gold Star, in lieu of a second Silver Star medal, for these actions. In early 1944, he took coraraand of the new destroyer, WALDRON ( D D - 6 9 9 ) , and operated in the Pacific

with the famed Fast Carrier Task Forces 38 and 58, until the end of World War 11. He received a Gold Star, in lieu of a third Silver Star medal, for operations during the first carrier strike against Tokyo, Japan.

In 1946, he served on the staff of Comraander Atlantic Reserve Fleet. In October 1948, he became the Executive Officer of MISSOURI ( B B - 6 3 ) .

Then, he attended Stanford University, where he received his master's degree in education. Following this, he had a two year duty in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, a year at the Army War College, and in September of 1953, had duty as Commanding Officer of the attack transport, MENIFEE ( A P A - 2 0 2 ) .

In July, he assumed command of Amphibious Transport Squadron TWO, U.S. Atiantic Fleet, and participated in the Lebanon landings in 1958. For this, he was awarded the Navy Comraendation Medal. Frora August 1958, he was Chief of Staff to the Comraander Araphibious Training Command, Atiantic Fleet.

Admiral Peckhara was promoted to the rank of rear admiral on 1 October 1959 during a retirement ceremony.

The Peckhams moved to Lake Barcroft, VA, in 1955. He held many offices in the Lake Barcroft Associations and participated in their many activities. After his retirement. Admiral Peckham was a member of various Washington, D . C , area investment firms specializing in mutual funds.

In July 1984, the Peckhams moved to Azalea Trace, their retirement horae in Pensacola, FL, and resided there until his death.

He is survived by a son, Ralph B. Peckham of Marietta, GA; a granddaughter, Laura E. Peckham of Serainole, FL; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Doris McCabe of Wyckoff, NJ; and five nieces.

MICHAEL JOSEPH LUOSEY '33 Captain Michael J. Luosey, USNR (Ret), died on 29 June 1998 at the Maine Veteran's Home in Augusta, ME. Michael was born 15 April 1912, in Bangor, ME. He was the third son of Patrick and Delia Bridget (Muldoon) Luosey's nine children. He g r a d u a t e d frora the Bangor High School and entered the Naval Acaderay in 1929.

During the early years of World War II, Michael was on duty at Annapolis, but in 1943, he was given coraraand of SPROSTON. Subsequently, he served as commanding officer on BORDELON. With the outbreak of the Korean War, Michael was ordered to Pusan, arriving the first week after the invasion. He served as deputy commander Naval Forces Far East under Vice Admiral Tumer Joy '47. He commanded the Korean Navy, founded the Korean Marine Corps and ran the Inshore Blockade and Escort Force. For this service. Captain Luosey received numerous decorations from the Republic of Korea, including the Taeguk and Military Order of the Silver Star, presented to him by the President, Sygmon Rhee. He becarae only the second commander in history to be awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.

During his naval service, he also was awarded the Legion of Merit (Gold Star), and Bronze Star with Gold Star and Combat V; American Defense Service Medal; Fleet Clasp; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (4 stars); American Area Campaign; WWII Victory Medal; Japanese Occupation; China Service; Korean Campaign (8 stars); UN Ribbon; Philippine Liberation (2 stars); Korean Presidential Citation (2 laurels) and the Navy Occupation (European Clasp).

Following his retireraent from the Navy in 1961, Michael moved his family to Hallowell, ME. He served as executive vice president of the Augusta Chamber of Commerce and later served as city manager of Hallowell and Director of the American Red Cross in Augusta.

Captain Luosey is survived by his son, Dennis Luosey; daughter, Bridget Siwinski and her husband. Grant; two grandchildren, Michael Everhart and Magen Calland; and great-granddaughter, Marguerite Everhart.

A funeral mass was held at St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church in Augusta, ME. Michael's casket covering proclaimed the things dearest to his heart; a blanket of Maine pine boughs and cones. Blue and Gold flowers, and a shining banner with the words, "Beat Army." As Michael left the church, the organ played a slow and stately, "Anchors Away." Michael was laid to rest with full military honors beside his wife, Mary, who predeceased hira in 1968.

Faith is to believe what -you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what -you believe. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;St. Augustine Shipmate, January-February 1999

RALPH NELSON SARGENT, JR. '33 Ralph Nelson Sargent Jr, age 88, died on 21 October 1998 at Columbia Los Robles Regional Medical Center, in Thousand Oaks, CA, of congestive heart failure. Bom in Wilmington, DE, on 25 September 1910, the family moved to North Plainfield, NJ, in 1922.

Sargent graduated from the Naval Academy in 1933 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. During World War 11, he served aboard POLARIS and MARBLEHEAD and was

Executive Officer on ST. CROIX at the time of its commissioning.

Following the war, Sargent first worked as an independent conttactor then as Plant Engineer, for Hyatt Bearing Division of General Motors.

In retirement. Sargent resided at Leisure World, Laguna Hills, CA, for twenty-four years and had moved to Thousand Oaks only six days before his death. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eva R. Sargent, M.D.; and their two sons, Ralph N. Sargent 111 of Los Angeles, CA, and John W. Sargent of Fairbanks, AK. His cremated remains were scattered at sea.

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JOHN JOSEPH HYLAND '34 Adrairal John J. Hyland, USN (Ret.), died in St. Francis Hospital, Honolulu, on 25 October 1998, frora a raelanoraa. A mass was said in the NAS Pearl Harbor Chapel, followed by inumment in the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

After graduating from the Naval Acaderay, Admiral Hyland served in LEXINGTON and ELLIOTT before reporting to

Pensacola for flight training with the first such group of '34. Designated Naval Aviator in May 1937, he flew with VF-6 from ENTERPRISE and YORKTOWN. After two months indoctrination in VP26, he was transferred to VP-102 at Olongapo in the Philippines just before World War II. He participated in defense of the Philippines and the Netherlands East Indies before the final retreat to Austt-aUa. In August 1942, Johnny reported as assistant operations officer, NAS Anacostia, D . C , where he remained for two years, primarily as personal pilot for Admiral E. J. King. He then took over as ConiAirGroup 10 in INTREPID for the rest of the war For his wartime services, he was awarded the Silver Star, three DFCs, five Air Medals, the PUC with Combat V, and a pair of foreign decorations.

In January 1946, Adrairal Hyland reported as Air Officer in LAKE CHAMPLAIN and in August, went ashore as Assistant Director of Flight Tests at NATC Patuxent River His three years there involved testing of the first jets and helicopters, for which he became a qualified pilot, along with British, German, and Japanese aircraft. Johnny flew them all. Frora July 1949 to January 1950 he was Operations Officer in KEARSARGE, then served on the staff of ComOpTevFor, in charge of aviation project testing. In August 1951, he went back to Patuxent as Director of Tactical Tests and served there for two years. After completing the National

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War College in Washington, Johnny reported as Air Operations Officer on the staff of CinCPacFlt for another two years. Next, came a year in command of ONSLOW, followed by assignment to the Atomic Energy Team of the JCS Plans Group for a year before taking command of SARATOGA. In November 1959, he was ordered as Comraander Airborne Early Warning Wing Atlantic and Comraander Fleet Air Argentia. A year later, he moved to the staff of CinCLant as CinCLantRep Joint Strategic Planning Group, S A C , at Offutt AFB in Nebraska.

On promotion to rear adrairal in 1962, Adrairal Hyland commanded CarDiv 4 for a year, then becarae Assistant Director Strategic Plans in OpNav. In 1965, he took over that division as vice adrairal. In Deceraber, he reported as ComSeventhFlt, where he won the Navy League's 1966 John Paul Jones Award for inspirational leadership, and was detached two years later to become CinCPacFlt. He retired on 1 January 1971. His post-war awards include two DSMs and several foreign decorations.

After retirement. Admiral Hyland held several business directorships in Hawaii, continued an active interest in carrier aviation, and joined in all Class affairs. He was elected to the Naval Aviation Wall of Honor in Pensacola and, recentiy, to the Carrier Aviation Test Pilots Hall of Fame in YORKTOWN at Charleston, SC.

Admiral Hyland's wife, Florence, died in 1991 and he never remarried. Survivors include his sons. Captain John J. Hyland, J r , ' 62 USN (Ret.), and Whiting W.; daughters, Nancy Armold and Pamela Hyland; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Like the winds of the sea are the winds of fate As we voyage along through life, Tis the set of the soul That decides its goal And not the calm or the strife.

-Ella Wheeler Wilcox IRVING STAHL PRESLER '34 Captain Irving S. Presler, USN (Ret.), died of cancer in Arleigh Burke Health Center on 8 November Interment was by graveside service at Arlington on 23 Noveraber After graduation. Captain Presler served in COLORADO and in ELLIS before transfer to the staff of Commander Scouting Force (in other times, Atiantic Fleet). Frora May '37 to December '39 he served in NORTHAMPTON, then retumed to the Atlantic in HUNT. In 1940, he transferred to MCCAWLEY as Gunnery Officer and served in her through the landing at Guadalcanal (credited with two Japanese aircraft) and First Savo.

In September 1942, Pres was ordered to Washington for Comraunications Intelligence duty with OpNav until January 1945, when he took command of MERVINE escorting fast Atlantic convoys. Late,r he took her to WestPac as a minesweeper until war's end.

In April 1946, Captain Presler commissioned DAMATO and commanded her until ordered to the Armed Forces Staff College in 1948. On completion of that course, he went to OpNav (Strategic Plans) before being ordered as XO of COLUMBUS for a tour in Europe as flagship for CinCNELM. On a subsequent training tour out of Guantanarao, he succeeded to coramand. In 1952 he returned to Strategic Plans in OpNav and two years later was assigned to the staff of ComBatCruFor (Plans and

Policies) in IOWA. Then came a year as CO CALOOSAHATCHIE, two on the JCS in War Plans, and

two more in OpNav (Plans and Policies). His final tour was two years as Naval Attache to West Germany in Bonn, including President Kennedy's Cuban Crisis visit, from where he retired for physical disability in 1964.

Captain Presler settled in Potomac, MD, where he was associated with Litton Industties, Gichner Mobile Systems, and the real estate business, retiring for good in 1976. He and his wife, Florence, enjoyed travel until she died in 1992. In 1997, Pres moved to Jacksonville, FL, before his final move back to the Burke Health Center He is survived by his son. Commander Robert G. of Fairfax Station, VA; and two grandsons.

HENRY ALEXANDER ROWE '37 Captain Henry A. (Hank) Rowe, USN (Ret), died 8 August 1998 in Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, TX. A native of Califomia, he had been in the NROTC unit at the University of Califomia, Berkeley, for two years prior to receiving his appointment to the Naval Academy via the enlisted Naval Reserve.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1937, he served two years in CHICAGO before taking flight training and being designated a naval aviator in 1940. He was then assigned to Torpedo Squadron Three on SARATOGA. Early in 1941, he became an exchange pilot in 828 Squadron (Albacores and Swordfish) on the Royal Navy's HMS VICTORIOUS. During this period, he participated in the BISMARCK chase and Murmansk convoy escort. He then attended Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Radar and Fighter Direction Schools before retuming to the United States three days before Pearl Harbor He was then ordered as Chief Instructor of the Pacific Fleet Fighter Direction and CIC School. In August 1942, he was assigned to ENTERPRISE as fighter director for the Guadalcanal operations.

In October 1942, he was retumed to England to study the night fighter program of the RAF. March of 1943 found him on Guadalcanal controlling the first U.S. Army Air Corps night fighters in the Pacific. In July 1943, he became commanding officer of the U.S. Naval Radar Training School, St. Simons Island, GA. In July 1944, he joined the staff of Task Force 38 as fighter director and assistant operations. During this period, the force attacked the Bonins, Formosa, and the Philippines.

Captain Rowe received the Legion of Merit with Combat V, Presidential Unit Citation and Navy Unit Commendation for his part. In April and May 1945, he was liaison officer with the British Fast Carriers in support of the Okinawa landings.

Captain Rowe's next duty was executive officer of the Navy's first B-17 (PB-IW) squadron, to be used for airborne early warning and fighter control during the landings on the Japanese homeland.

In August 1946, he assumed command of VPB102 in the westem Pacific and in 1948, commenced a three year postgraduate course in electronics. This was followed by coramand of Air Development Squadron Four at Patuxent River Other duties included the Air Warfare Division of CNO, executive officer of INTREPID, senior military officer on the staff of Assistant Secretary of Defense (Research and Developraent), Harvard Business School, coraraanding officer CURRITUCK, staff of NATO Defense College, Paris; Electronics on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, commanding officer of the Naval Security Station Washington, D . C , and the staff of the Director of Naval Communications.

Captain Rowe retired with physical disability, 1 January 1965, and joined Texas Instmments Geoscience Division as manager of Marine Operations.

In 1968, he moved to the Oceanography Depart-

raent of Texas A&M University and from 1972 to 1980, he was coordinator of Admissions, Counselor and a raeraber of the science faculty at P.D. Camp Community College in Franklin, VA. He then spent two years at the Dallas Public Library as a science, history and radar division specialist.

Captain Rowe's first wife, Sue Ann Shepherd Rowe, died in January 1988. He is survived by his wife, D r Ava Vorosmarty Rowe, of Piano, TX, whom he married in August 1989; his daughter Mrs. L. Sims; sons, William Lee and Russell Earnest; two step-sons, Michael and Scotty Downs; step-daughter, Michelle Burwell; nine grandchildren and step-grandchildren; and a step-brother, VADM WiUiam Paden Mack '37.

His ashes will be scattered at sea in a private cereraony, per his written request.

His last words were: "Mother (he always called his wife, raother) I want to go home now, always remember that I love you; even after death and now I'm going to die." At that moment, his wife bent down to kiss her captain farewell and a nurse took a picture as Captain Alexander Rowe's soul departed.

CDR William Gregg '37, USN (Ret.)

RICHARD S. HARLAN '38 Captain Richard S. Harlan died on 26 October 1998 at his home in Auburn, AL, after a lengthy illness. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 3 Noveraber 1998. He graduated from the Naval Academy on 2 June 1938. He served in destroyers both in the Atlantic and Mediterranean before participating in World War II in the Pacific.

He commanded SPROSTON and STANLEY, receiving

the Silver Star while in the latter ship for services at Ulithi. He had duty in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, and taught physics at the Naval Academy for four years, retiring on 1 March 1959. He spent the next 15 years teaching at Auburn University in Aubum, AL, retiring in 1974.

He was a member of Tlie Retired Officers Association, the Elks, and the Alabama Retired Teachers Association.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Ball Harlan; one son, Richard S. J r of Aubum; two grandsons, Richard S. Ill of Cincinnati, OH, and Robert P Harlan of Aubum; and nephews. Memorial contributions may be sent to the East Alabama Medical Center Hospice.

SHELDON CURTIS ST. JOHN '38 Captain Sheldon C "Saint" St. John, SC, USN (Ret.), age 82, died on 28 September 1998inWUliamsburg, VA, from cancer Bom and raised in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was appointed from that state to the Naval Acaderay with the Class of 1938. Upon coramissioning, he served in MISSISSIPPI out of Long Beach, CA. As fortune would have it, a shipmate, Ray Thompson '36, thought his brand new sister-in-law, Margie, would make a nice match with his shipmate. Saint.

As indeed they did, for 58 years. Ironically, Ray predeceased Saint by three days.

One of several eye "unsats" in the Class of '38, Saint transferred to the Supply Corps in 1940, reporting later in that year to Mine Division One aboard SICARD at Pearl Harbor, where 7 December found him. Later in the War, he served onboard RALEIGH in the Aleutian Islands. After staff duty

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mand of COMPTON, and operated it out of Newport, with CinCPac in 1944-47, he attended Harvard Business School, and received his MBA in 1949. RI, until January 1953, when he reported to the Naval Receiving Station, Washington, D . C , as her After three consecutive assignments in Norfolk executive officer In 1956, he was detached to serve (CinCLantFlt, ORION, Naval Supply Center), he as Chief Staff Officer, Service Force, Sixth Fleet. reported to the Naval War College as a student.

He was then ordered to the Recmiting Station, San Following graduation in 1960, he took command Francisco, as O i n C of the Naval Supply Depot, Guam. Then, after a tour as exec and commander of the Oakland Naval Comraander Wolf retired on 1 July 1960, and Supply Center, he reported in 1964 to London and obtained his teaching credentials frora San FranCinCUSNavEur Staff. Saint completed his 30 year cisco State College. He went on to teach for eight Navy career in San Francisco as Director Naval months in a private school in BurUngame, CA. He Area Audit Service. then worked for Bechtel Corporation, as an administrative engineer for four years. In 1966, he beFollowing the Navy, Margie and Saint settled in came the engineering Administrative Assistant to the Los Gatos, CA, where Saint took over as manager Director of Public Works, San Mateo, CA. After of the Noviate Winery. Becoming a knowledgeeleven years with Bechtel, he retired again, to ttavel. able student of the wine business. Saint applied some theory definitely not picked up in the Navy, He is survived by his widow, Marjery Buye Wolf namely the economics of snob appeal: add a fancy of 158 Arbor Lane, San Mateo, CA 94403; and two label, lead foil to the cork area, and double the sons, James H. Wolf and Donald S. Wolf price. Soon this Jesuit winery was firmly in the CAPT W.J Ruhe, USN (Ret.) black. Saint then moved on to the controller's job at the San Francisco Museum of Modem Art. However unlike the wine product. Saint's attempt to WILLIAM P. ETTER '44 understand the product of modem art, San FranBill Etter died of colon cancer at Sharpe Hospicisco style, left "Dad perplexed and bemused," says tal in San Diego, CA, on 5 October 1998. He reson Curt. ceived his appointment to the Naval Academy from his horae state of Indiana. Prior to his appointment, After retirement in 1981, Saint kept busy with he studied one year at Purdue University. Bill's volunteer work, serving as an arbitrator for the Navy career was spent mostly as an Engineering Better Business Bureau of San Jose, CA; ttustee Duty Officer SpeciaUst. His first duty after graduof the Montalvo Association in Saratoga, CA; and ation was in a destroyer In 1945, he attended the director of the Los Gatos Museum Association.

Engineering Postgraduate School in Annapolis folAfter living five years in Oceanside, CA, Margie lowed by graduate work at UCLA, where he eamed and Saint moved east in December 1996, settiing a master's degree in engineering. He then transin the retireraent coramunity of Patriots Colony, ferred his designator to Engineering Duty only. His Williamsburg, VA. subsequent assignments were in that specialty, unIn addition to Margie, of 1308 Patriots Colony til his retirement from the Navy in 1965. He imDrive, Williamsburg, VA 23188, Saint is survived mediately joined the Tracor Corporation and by daughter, Lani Rakow, of Berlin, MD; son, worked for thera until 1973. He then worked as a Curtis, of Alexandria, VA; two grandchildren, Steve design engineer for the Naval Electronics LaboraRakow, USNA '87, and Christy White; two greattory for two years before accepting a position overgrandchildren; and a brother A memorial service seas with NATO for seven years. On his retum he was held on 13 October at the Naval Academy joined NOSC in San Diego for two years before Chapel, followed by inumment at the Naval Acadfinally retiring permanently. emy Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to the USNA Class of 1938 Fund, U.S. Bill married LiUian Alverson, on Christmas Day Naval Academy Alumni Association, Annapolis, of 1944, in Ottumwa, IA. They have four children; MD 21402. one son and three daughters, with eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Letters may be addressed to Lillian at: 1501 Avocado Blvd., El Cajon, CA 92020-7710. Please send any conttibuGUSTAVE ALBERT WOLF ' 3 9 tions to the Cancer Research Foundation.

Commander Gustave A. Wolf USN (Ret), died on 17 October 1998.

E. E. "Jack" Reynolds '44 Bom on 4 October 1915 in Philadelphia, PA, he was appointed from that state to the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1939.

Upon graduation, he served aboard the light cruiser, RALEIGH, for three years. RALEIGH was Virtually everyone has had bombed and torpedoed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor In May 1942, he went to the Subdreams at one time or anChaser Training Center for schooling and to serve other, specially in youth. The there until May 1943, in the communications departraent. He then commissioned and took coradreams that have come true raand of PC-1235. He detached in Deceraber 1943, and took a refresher course at the Sub-Chaser Traindid so because people stuck ing Center, frora which he was ordered to be the to their ambitions. They reexecutive officer of GILLIGAN, in May 1944. His ship operated in the Pacific, where it battled karaifused to be discouraged. They kazes at Lingayen Gulf and Okinawa. In July 1945, he became GILLIGAN'S CO. He began her decomnever let disappointment get missioning, but in February 1946, was ordered to the upper hand. Challenges RABY as her CO. For his wartime actions during the Okinawa campaign, he was awarded the Bronze only spurred them on to Star medal. Frora 1947 to 1950, he was an instructor at the Naval Academy. There, he taught Naval greater effort.

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BILL BOWMAN PARKS '44 Lieutenant Commander Bill Bowman Parks, USN ( R e t ) , died on 28 October 1998 of cancer in San Diego, CA. His ashes were buried at sea.

Bill was born in Salisbury, MO, on 19 February 1921. He attended the University of Missouri and was appointed to the Naval Academy in 1940, graduating with the Class of 1944 on 9 June 1943. After ten weeks of flight ttaining in Florida with his Classmates, he reported to his first duty assignment aboard the battleship INDIANA.

In 1944, Bill was selected for primary flight training at Ottumwa, IA. After intermediate and operational ttaining at Pensacola, FL, he won his wings and comraenced his Naval Aviation career flying PBY and P2V aircraft in squadrons stationed at San Diego, CA, Chincoteague, VA, Jacksonville and Key West, FL. Ashore, Bill served as an instmctor of marine engineering at the Naval Academy, and as an instmctor of anti-submarine warfare at the Sonar School at Key West. He also had a tour in Washington, D.C. with the Bureau of Aeronautics.

On 30 June 1963. Bill retired from active duty and made his permanent home in San Diego, CA. There, he resumed his teaching profession as an instmctor at Keamy High School.

Bill and Betty enjoyed many years of golfing, traveling, and camping in their motor-home throughout the westem states, until heart problems, arthritis, and finally, cancer intervened.

Surviving Bill is his wife of 55 years, Betty; his daughter, Susan; and granddaughters, Karen and Jennifer

LELAND E. PRESTON '44 Lee Preston died on 29 June 1998 of a heart attack, while visiting friends and relatives in Nebraska. Lee was bom on 5 November 1923 in raral Nebraska and was appointed to the Naval Acaderay in June 1940, frora that state. Following graduation in 1943, he went to sea during World War II. He resigned his regular commission in the Navy in 1947 and was employed as an engineer in General Electric Co. Later Lee joined A. O. Smith Co. and moved to Tipp City, OH, where he and his family lived until his death.

After services at St. John's CathoUc Church in Tipp City, Lee was laid to rest beside his wife, Fran, who preceded him in death, on 6 July 1997. Lee and Fran were married on 9 June 1943 in the Naval Acaderay Chapel.

They are survived by their children, Terry of Tipp City; Dennis of Norfolk, NE; Elizabeth Schultz of Westminster CO; Neil of Columbus, OH; and Brian of Columbus, OH; thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

James W. Judy '44 Colonel, USMCR (Ret.)

Always remember that strivi'ng and struggle precede success, even in the dictionary. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sarah Ban Breathnach

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Dont judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Robert Louis Stevenson

JOHN WILLIAM CHAPMAN '45 Comraander John William Chapman, USN (Ret), died on 6 July 1998, at his home in St. Petersburg, FL. He was 76 years old.

John was a native of Larchmont, NY, where his family had a boat building business in nearby Mamaroneck. He was appointed to the Academy in 1941 and graduated in 1944 as a member of the 11th Company of the Class of 1945.

Comraander Chapman's first duty was aboard ENTERPRISE (CV-6). Upon cessation of World War II hostilities. ENTERPRISE was deployed to the Atlantic Fleet, where it participated in Operation Magic Carpet, as part of the effort to bring American troops home from Europe.

In 1946, he graduated from the Naval Submarine School. Commander Chapman subsequently served aboard CUBERA (SS-347), CLAGMORE ( S S 343), SABLEFISH (SS-303), and JALLAO (SS-386). In

1957, as CO of JALLAO, he conducted an independent six-month cruise from the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal, south around Africa, along the east coast to South America, retuming to its homeport. New London, CT. JALLAO was the first American submarine to transit the Suez Canal.

In 1957, Commander Chapman graduated from the U.S. Naval War College and was ordered to shore duty at the submarine base at Pearl Harbor; later serving at the Bureau of Naval Weapons, Washington, and on several fleet commands. He served on the staffs of the Headquarters, U.S. European Command, the Supreme Allied Comraand, Atiantic, and Commander Submarine Flot 6. He retired in 1967.

John's civilian career began with a short stint at ITT Virginia Beach, and then Raytheon Submarine Signal Division frora 1968 until 1972. He then moved to Clearwater, FL, where he and his wife, Doris, began their careers in real estate.

John is survived by his daughter, Kathleen; son, John; and several grandchildren. At his request, no services were held, and his ashes were scattered at sea.

Larry Shaffer '45

LAWRENCE ARTHUR WILDER '45 Captain Lawrence (Larry) Arthur Wilder USN (Ret.), died unexpectedly on 4 September 1998, while vacationing with friends in Europe. He was 76 years old.

A native of Santa Barbara, CA, Larry was appointed to the Naval Acaderay in 1941 and graduated 7 June 1944, as a raeraber of the Class of 1945 in the 11 th Corapany.

His first assignment was on PRESTON (DD-795), where, in action off of Okinawa, he was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V. After additional destroyer assignraents in the Pacific, he was assigned as operations officer DesRon 9, where he was awarded a Gold Star, in lieu of a second Bronze Star for action off Korea. His subsequent sea duties were primarily in destroyers, including comraands of WEDDERBURN ( D D - 6 8 4 ) and BRINKLEY

BASS (DD-887).

Captain Wilder was sent to Stanford University in 1956, graduating in 1957 with a master's degree in personnel administration. He was also a

student at the Naval War College at Newport, RI, in 1960. His shore assignraents were at BuPers, where he was appointed assistant director Personnel Research Division in 1963. Larry retired from the Navy in 1971 in San Diego.

In civilian life, Larry established a career as a subconttact administrator for Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical, retiring from there in 1987. He was active in various volunteer positions in the Mission District Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

His wife, Geneva Wilder predeceased hira. He is survived by two sons, Lawrence E. Wilder of Harapton, VA, and David A. Wilder of San Diego, CA; and one grandson. A raeraorial service was held at the Featheringill Mortuary in San Diego.

Larry Shaffer '45

CHARLES ALBERT SUEUR '46 Commander Charles "Chuck" Sueur (SC) USN ( R e t ) , died at Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach, FL, on 2 July 1998, after a short illness. A memorial service was held near his horae on Merritt Island, FL, on 5 July. The service was attended by faraily, friends and a number of Alumni, including Classmates. Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery on 29 July.

Chuck entered the Naval Academy frora New York and graduated with the Class of 1946. He began a full 30-year, 14 assignment career as a Supply Corps officer with first duty in IOWA ( B B 61). He also served in three other vessels. HALL, SEVERN and AMPHION. He was exchange officer at

NAS Atiantic City NSY Norfolk, NAS Norfolk and NavBase Guam. Other assignments were at NSC Subic Bay, Logistics Officer, ComOceanSysLant ServRonTwo, Commander MTMTS St. Louis Field Office, Dist Supp Officer NavDist Washington, D.C. and Logistics Officer Naval Oceanographic Office. Following retirement, he was employed as a Logistics Specialist

by Northrup Services. He ceased employraent when he came to Merritt Island, FL, in 1985.

Chuck loved the Naval Academy and was proud of his duty in the Navy. He met Rebekah (Becky), a Navy nurse, and they were married in 1947. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1997 and were separated only by his death. They loved life together and it is difficult to count the number of cruises they have taken. He told interesting stories of his Navy duty, including meeting Classmates in his Navy Exchanges. He could recall specific instances when he pointed out bargains to his fellow officers. He was active in Alumni matters and served as an early President of the Space Coast Alumni Chapter Chuck was a thoughtful gentleman who always had a focused opinion on matters of national or local interest. When he sent a letter to the Orlando Sentinel, it was selected for publication.

Survivors include his wife, Rebekah; and two children, daughter, Rebekah, and son, Rhys.

Rebekah is married to D r John McReynolds of Apopka, FL, and they have two children, Theresa and William, who are attending universities. Rhys is a captain (SC) USN, he and his wife, Cheryl, are stationed at Patuxent River NAS, MD. James Ferguson, COL USA (Ret), Class of 1946, 15th Companymate

JACK ANTON HORST '47 LCDR Jack A. Horst, USNR (Ret), died of pneumonia at North Bay Medical Center in Fairfield, CA, on 21 October 1998, after years of fighting cancer Jack Horst was bom in Moline, IL, and attended Wentworth Military Academy before being appointed to the Naval Academy frora Iowa. He graduated with the Class of 1947 (17th Company).

Upon graduation, he served in IOWA (BB-61),

RALPH ANGUS KENNEDY '48 Ralph Angus Kennedy died at his home in Fullerton, CA, on 1 July 1998. In 1996, when he was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer the best professional opinions gave him only four to six months to live, but he battled the disease valiantly for almost two years, flying around and across the country many times, seeking both traditional and alternative approaches of treatment. His survival longevity with this particular type of fast-growing cancer must have been something for the record books. Ralph's body was donated for research purposes to the University of Califomia, Irvine, where his cancer was first discovered. On 11 July, a Memorial Celebration Service was held at the First Presbyterian Church in Fullerton and was followed by a reception (with more than 600 in attendance) at the Congregational Church in the same city.

CABOT (CVL-28), and KEARSARGE (CV-33), then in MOUNT KATMAI (AE-16) before attending the SubRalph was bom in Woonsocket, RI, on 19 Demarine School at New London. He served in BREAM cember 1924. Immediately upon graduation from (SSK-243) and CARP (SS-338) before transferring high school in 1942, he entered Rhode Island State to the Naval Reserve in 1953. He subsequently CoUege (now the University of Rhode Island), where commanded Naval Research Company 9-21 in he met Natalie Luther the girl who was later to beDenver CO, before retiringfromthe Reserve in 1983. come his wife for more than 51 years. After one In civilian life. Jack spent three years with semester at "Rhody," Ralph was enrolled in the Convair on the Atlas program, then moved to Mar- Navy's V-12 program at Yale University, where he tin-Marietta in Denver, where he worked on the remained until he entered the Naval Academy in the Titan ICBM and Skylab. In 1973, he shifted his suraraer of 1944 as a meraber of the Class of 1948. career to focus on real estate sales, as well as inOn 8 June 1947 (two days after graduation from vestment, securities, and property management, USNA), Nat and Ralph were married in Nat's principally in the San Diego-Coronado, in Cincin- hometown of Cranston, RI. In July of that year nati, and in Sequim, WA, before settling in North- they moved to San Diego, CA, where Ralph reem Califomia. ported for duty aboard BAYFIELD, an attack transJack is survived by Carolyn; their son, Christo- port that left almost immediately for an extended pher Horst, of Cincinnati; by four children of his tour in the Far East. In June 1950, Ralph transfirst marriage, Lisa Horst Quattropani, Carta Horst ferred to inactive status in the Naval Reserve and Buchanan, Albert K. Horst, and Daniel C Horst; a enrolled in a master's degree program at the Unistep-daughter Diana Francisco-Fleischer; a brother versity of Southem CaUfomia, where he also taught math. As part of the Korean War "call up," he reRobert Horst; a grandson and step-granddaughter A Navy burial at sea of his ashes out of tumed to active duty in the suraraer of 1951 and Bremerton, WA, will be conducted on a date not served aboard the cmiser JUNEAU. TWO years later, he left active duty for the last time and resigned yet determined.

Chester H. Shaddeau, Jr. '47 his commission.

In 1953, he went to work as a Guidance System Engineer on the Apollo Project for North American Aviation Corporation (which subsequently WILLIAM H. EVANS, JR. '48 Dr William H. Evans, Jr, 74, died in Australia merged with Rockwell International to become on 20 July 1998, after a brief illness. Bom in An- North Araerican Rockwell and eventually napolis, MD, on 2 January 1924, Bill attended Rockwell Corporation). After 15 years with Annapolis Grammar School, Annapolis High Rockwell, the company (hoping to capitalize on School (1942), Cochran Bryan School, and the the nation's temporarily aroused interest in ecolNavy V-12 Unit at Duke University (1943-1944). ogy, pollution, urban decay, etc.) offered Ralph the He graduated from the Naval Acaderay 1948.B. A opportunity to help set up a new departraent geared veteran of the Korean War he also attended the to applying knowledge gleaned from space study University of Maryland and George to problems here on earth. In preparation for this undertaking, Ralph returned to the University of Washington University.

BiU raoved to Australia in 1962 and became Southem Califomia and earned a master of arts Head of History in New South Wales and Victo- degree in Urban Planning/Ecology; but funding rian Schools. He was awarded a master's degree cut-backs discouraged Rockwell from going forand a Doctor of Philosophy degree in history frora ward with the program. Consequently, Ralph faced the decision of retuming to his former position with the University of Queensland.

The author of over 100 magazine articles on the the company or taking early retirement to pursue subjects of small arms and the outdoors, he was further graduate work. He chose to continue at the also the author of Talvisodan kaikuja (Echoes of University and graduated with honors and a Ph.D. the Winter War), a book covering the Winter War in Urban Studies. between Finland and Russia.

He then became a consultant in police/corarauThe beloved son of the late William H. Evans, nity relations (the subject of a book he authored) for the Orange County (California) Fair Housing Sr, and Mary V. Evans of Oak Grove, Edge water MD, he is survived by his sons. Bill and Craig Council. His graduate studies had whetted his inEvans of Oslo, Norway; his sister Virginia L. herent fascination with such probleras as affordDorsey (nee Evans), of Hanover MD; two nieces; able housing, race relations, raigrant labor etc.; one nephew; and his companion of 14 years, Lisa and as a raeans of bringing these probleras to the attention of his coramunity, in 1978, he founded lUsaka.

Virginia L. Dorsey and becarae the editor and publisher of the Fullerton Observer, a local independent newspaper The paper has becorae a very positive force in bringing about the involvement of the residents of Ful-

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lerton in the solution to the city's problems. One of his favorite sayings was, "Live simply, that others raay simply live."

In addition to his wife, Natalie Luther Kennedy; he is survived by four daughters: Sharon, Kathi, Roxanne, and Margo; two sons. Rusty and Gary; fifteen grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Bill Kanzler '48 THOMAS W. ROUTLEDGE '48 Tom Routledge died 2 September 1998, at his home in Bellevue, KY, from complications due to leukemia. Born in Dayton, KY, he was raised in Bellevue, where he found his one tme love, Eleanor "Eppie" Poffenberger Graduating as valedictorian of his high school class, he was drafted into the Array Air Corps as a navigator before his appointraent to the Class of 1948. Tora was medically retired immediately after graduation from USNA in 1947 (Class of '48A). He married Eppie in the fall of 1948 and after a long and sometimes fmstrating battle with serious illness, Tom was eventually diagnosed with colon cancer He found successful treatment at the Mayo Clinic in 1960.

Although he never received a commission after graduation, Tom carried with him into the civiUan community, the Academy's highest traditions of honor, integrity and leadership. For 48 years, he was a highly regarded, respected and successful engineer with Southem Ohio Fabricators Company (SOFCO: a corapany that had only been recently founded by a "whoop" when Tom joined the team, a fact that continually substantiated his wonderfully forgiving nature). Upon leaming of Tom's death, one of SOFCO's longtime corporate customers wrote to his daughters saying in part, "In all our years in this industty, and of all the people we have encountered, we have never dealt with a finer individual than your father He was one of the most professional, honest and dedicated persons we have ever worked with. Our business relationship extended into a personal one and we had the opportunity to dine with and visit with him on many, many occasions. Our regard for hira reached far beyond a working relationship."

Tora lost his beloved Eppie in 1990 to heart complications. Although of retirement age, retirement was never really a consideration for Tom, probably, in part, to fill the tremendous void left by his "one and only, Eppie." Eventually diagnosed with leukemia, he remained a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a pillar of strength to his family, church and career He continued to work at SOFCO, sang in the choir at First Baptist Church Bellevue (for more than 50 years) and consistentiy nurtured his faraily with daily love, until corapUcations from the leukemia made it all impossible. After the doctors could do no more, his daughters brought him home and personally gave him around-the-clock, long-term, loving care, in his home untU 12:30 p.m., 2 Septeraber 1998.

Tora is survived by his two daughters, Ann Bailey of Richraond, KY; Beth West of Highland Heights, KY; their husbands; and four wonderful grandchildren; his sister Barbara Roufledge Stacy of Malvern, PA; and her family. We will all miss him very much.

David Routledge Stacy '73

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Let us then, be up and doing With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

JAMES PORTER MILLER '51 Commander James Porter Miller USN (Ret), died on Friday, 13 November 1998.

A memorial service was held at the First Presbyterian Church, Honolulu, HI, on 18 Noveraber 1998. In accordance with CDR MiUer's verbal request, his ashes will be scattered frora an airplane on his 70th birthday, 7 November 1999.

CDR Miller was bom on 7 November 1929, in Cairo, Egypt, where his father was a professor of chemistry at the American University at Cairo.

CDR Miller's secondary education was in the state of Iowa. He was a second altemate, and much to his surprise, was "found" and admitted as a Midshipman in July 1947. He graduated with the Class of 1951. CDR Miller served, initiaUy as Signal Officer and then Radio Officer in WRIGHT. In 1952, he reported to the Naval Aviation Training Command for duty under instruction as a student Naval Aviator In Noveraber 1953, he was awarded his coveted Navy w i n g s . He then reported to VF-111 (homeported first at NAS Miramar and then at NAS Alameda), where he flew F9F-6, F9F-8, and FJ-3 jet aircrafts. His assignments were; Assistant Administtative Officer, Personnel Officer, Ordnance (Weapons) Officer, Safety Officer And Operations Officer In addition, he became the senior Landing Signal Officer for the parent air group (Air Task Group ONE). The Group's deployments to the Westem Pacific were with WASP, LEXINGTON, and BENNINGTON. In 1958, Air Task Group ONE was reaUgned, and CDR Miller was transferred to VA-196, to remain as the Air Group's senior LSO. A WestPac deployment with TICONDEROGA ensued; then CDR Miller served as Executive Officer of VA-196 untU May 1959.

He then received orders to the NROTC Unit, University of Califomia Berkeley, where he taught as the senior year instmctor (Naval Operations, Naval Administration, Military Justice, and Management), unit Aviation Officer In addition to his instmctor duties, he completed the first year of law school at UC Berkeley, thereby becoming a Sea Lawyer, 3rd rank!

CDR Miller received orders to the U.S. Naval War College (Command and Staff course) in 1961, where he met his wife-to-be, LT Barbara Chapman, who was then the Training Officer for NS Newport. After graduation from the War College, and marriage (one day apart), CDR Miller reported to his new duty station, ComFAirNorfolk, where he served as Plans Officer and assistant Operations Officer for raore than two years.

In late 1964, CDR Miller received orders to VA122, NAS Lemore, for refresher training, and thence to VA-176, embarked in SHANGRI-LA in the Mediterranean. He was Operations Officer then Executive Officer of the squadron. In 1965, then somewhat reconstmcted air group (CV-10) deployed in INTREPID for a tour in the Westem Pacific In 1966, CDR Miller received orders to ComFAirJax Staff as Base Facilities/Support Officer and then to Training Squadron TWO, NAS Whiting Field, FL, (almost full circle!) as Training (Operations) Officer and then Executive Officer

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1968 found CDR Miller in receipt of orders as Officer-In-Charge, Fleet Air Support Unit DaNang (RVN). This activity was a miniature naval air station, and was started from scratch. In 1969, he received orders to CinCPacFlt Staff (inspector general section), where he performed as Plans/ Programs and Policies Officer and as meraber of special studies/analyses coraraittees. He also undertook graduate studies with the University of Southem California, and received an MS degree in Systems Manageraent in 1971.

CDR Miller received orders in 1972 to be the first Officer-In-Charge of the Navy Occupational Task Analysis Prograra. He reraained with this project until his retirement in 1977.

After retirement, he and his faraily returned to Honolulu, HI. He was employed by the State of Hawaii Judiciary for two-and-a-half years as a computer programmer IV, involved in installing, maintaining, and improving two large-scale Judiciary Information Systems. In 1980, he became an instmctor for Chapman College, teaching algebra, calculus, statistics, and data processing collegelevel courses aboard Navy ships, in conjunction with the Navy's PACE (Program for the Afloat College Education) effort. In addition, he taught matheraatics and data processing courses for the University of Hawaii, Honolulu Coraraunity College, Hawaii Loa College, Hawaii Pacific, Charainade University and Roosevelt University (Honolulu campus).

He was an active raeraber of the First Presbyterian Church, Honolulu's Refugees Concems Committee, where he assisted Laotian and Vietnamese refugee families.

CDR Miller's military honors and decorations included the Bronze Star with Combat V, three Air Medals, Navy Commendation Medal, and numerous Area and Campaign medals.

CDR Miller was especially proud of his service as a Naval aviator and the fact that all of the squadrons to which he was assigned received the coveted CNO Safety Award, while he was actively onboard. He thought that was quite a complimentary record, and maybe unique.

CDR MiUer is survived by his wife, the former Barbara Rhoney Chapman; and their son. Porter MiUer

JAMES PHILIP KEANE '52 James Philip Keane, age 69, died on 18 August 1998, at the Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, MD, of complications resulting from injuries received 8 August, when the automobile in which he was a passenger, collided with an oncoming vehicle. Jim's wife, Peggy CarroU Keane, also died as a result of injuries sustained in the same accident. Jira and Peggy were inumed in the Academy Columbarium, on Hospital Point, on 11 Septeraber 1998. A memorial mass in the Chapel, which was well attended by Classmates and their wives, preceded the inurnment.

Jim was bora and raised in Boston, MA. He was a graduate of The Boston Latin School and attended Harvard University prior to being appointed to the Naval Academy, from which he graduated with the Class of 1952. His active duty service included tours in the cmiser MACON, three diesel submarines and four nuclear-powered strategic ballistic missile submarines. He commanded STONEWALL JACKSON (SSBN-634) for over five years, and later the submarine tender DIXON (AS-37). Other duty stations included the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, where he received a Master of Science degree in Operations Research. He had multiple assignments on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in the Pentagon including OP-22, OP-90 and OP-96.

Following his retirement in 1979, he was employed, as an analyst for System Planning Corporation in Arlington, VA until 1994. In retirement, he maintained his active interest in the submarine force and was the first treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of the Naval Submarine League, a v^ivilian organization founded in 1982 to support the interests of submarines and the Navy submarine service.

Jira participated, until the time of his death, in many volunteer activities which included reading and recording for the blind, principally in the field of mathematics. He was a docent at the Library of Congress and in the Lee-Fendall House in Alexandria. He was also deeply committed to the support of the Arlington Public Library System. He was very much involved in the activities of the Class, serving as the Class President in 1996-97.

Jim and Peggy were fatally injured during their retum from the final summer Midshipman parade at the Naval Acaderay in Annapolis, during which raerabers of the Class reaffirraed their service oath with the Class of 2002, fifty years our junior His railitary awards include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards) and the Meritorious Unit Commendation which was awarded to STONEWALL JACKSON for his coramand

tour Among his many interests were, the opera, reading, and the study of matheraatics and history.

He was a member of the Naval Acaderay Alumni Association, the Naval Institute, the Navy League, the Naval Submarine League, and the No Narae Club, a local national affairs discussion group.

Jim is survived by his sister Mrs. Patricia Roche of Quincy, MA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Navy, Marine, Coast Guard Residence Foundation, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101.

RADM E. K. Walker, Jr

JOHN WILLIAM O'DONNELL '52 Comraander John William O'Donnefl, USN (Ret.) died from cancer on 20 August 1998 in Alexandria, VA. A Service of Reraerabrance was held on Wednesday, 2 September 1998 at Memorial Chapel in Arlington, VA. Interment with full military honors followed at Arlington National Cemetery.

John W. O'Donnell was bom on 29 July 1929, in Deer Lodge, MT. He graduated from Powell High School in 1947, where he played football and was captain of the basketball teara. He received a Congressional Appointraent to the Naval Acaderay, where he graduated with a bachelors degree in engineering in 1952. He subsequently completed Naval Flight Training and became a Naval Aviator in 1954. During his military career he flew combat missions in Vietnam, deployed on several carriers and was Commanding Officer of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Thirty-Three (VAQ33). His travels took hira, and his famUy, to Asia, Canada and throughout the United States. In recognition of his service, he received several comraendations and eamed raedals for Europe and Asia Occupational Service, China Service, Vietnara Service, National Defense Service and Expert Pistol. He attained the rank of commander before medically retiring in 1975, after 29 years with the Navy. Shortly thereafter he started a second career as a technical consultant with Delex Systems in Vienna, VA.

His favorite hobbies included golfing, fishing and traveling. He was an active sponsor and Eagle Scout Advisor in the Boy Scouts of America and was a proud benefactor to the St. Labre Indian Schoolof Ashland, MT. He is survived by his wifeof 44 years, Magdalen; their children. Colleen, Michael, Kevin and Brian; and his grandchildren Sara, James, Sean and Julia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT or to the Araerican Cancer Society.

The O'Donnell Family

ARTHUR RANDALL BARKE '53 Captain Arthur R. Barke, USN (Ret), died 20 August 1998 from complications of a recent heart attack at Overlake Hospital, Bellevue, WA. A memorial service was held in Bellevue, WA, at the Green Funeral Horae, Sunset Hills Chapel, on 24 August 1998. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on 28 August 1998. His internment was followed by a reception at the Army/Navy Country Club. Many relatives, Washington area friends, and Classmates were in attendance.

Art was bom in Fergus Falls, MN, 17 September 1930, the son of the late M r and Mrs. Ralph J. Barke. He graduated frora Washington High School in Fergus Falls, and following a brief stay in the U.S. Array as a clerk typist, was appointed to the U.S. Naval Acaderay. He attended the Naval Acaderay Preparatory School and entered the Naval Acaderay in 1949, graduating with the Class of 1953.

His first tour of duty was aboard the attack transport, BELLATRIX (AKA-3), where he served as a boat group coraraander Following that assignraent, he was selected for submarine school at New London, CT. Art graduated from submarine school in June 1955. During the next four years, he served aboard two submarines. The first, DIODON (SS-349), as weapons and supply officer and where he earned his Dolphins. The second, SPINAX (SS-489), as engineering officer and navigator Following his sea tours, he reported to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, CA, to study ordnance engineering and physics. In July 1962, he embarked on three successive tours of sea duty, first aboard the nuclear submarine, HENRY CLAY (SSBN-625).

In May 1965, he reported again to DIODON (SS349), this time as executive officer and, in July 1966, took comraand of SABALO (SS-302).

In July 1968, Art reported to the Strategic Systems Project Office in Washington, D . C , as head of the Plans and Programs Section, where he served until August 1970. He was then ordered to the post of executive officer aboard PROTEUS ( A S - 1 9 ) , homeported in Guam. From there. Art reported to the office of the Chief of Naval Material in Washington, D . C , in November 1972, as anti-submarine warfare officer In August 1975, he took coramand of the Navy Astronautics Group, Point Mugu, CA, where he served until June 1978, when he was assigned to the staff of Commandant Thirteenth Naval District in Seattie, WA. During his tour the Thirteenth Naval District was redesignated as Naval Base Seattle. Art served as Chief of Staff and for a period in 1981 as Commander Naval Base Seattle. He retired frora Naval Service in June of 1983.

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During his thirty years of service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Coraraendation Medal with gold star and was authorized to wear the Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Carapaign Medal.

After retirement from active duty. Art was eraployed by several engineering firms in the Seattle area and Saudi Arabia. He loved the Navy and was a life meraber of the Naval Acaderay Alumni Association, and the Navy League of the United States, serving as president of the Seattle Council.

He was also a member of the Naval Submarine League, The Retired Officers Association and the Association of Naval Aviation. He loved the Navy and treasured the friendships he had from the Naval Academy. Art loved people and cherished his many friendshipsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his childhood friends in Fergus Falls, early boyhood. Naval Acaderay Classraates, shipmates and friends from his twenty plus years residence in the Seattle area. He often retumed to Fergus Falls for reunions and just to visit friends, most recently, this past July. His dry wit and mischievous smile will be missed by all.

Art's wife, Vema Kelly Barke, predeceased him in Deceraber 1992. Iramediate survivors include his son, Stephen Barke, Steve's wife, Tami, and their children, Cayla and Ethan; daughter, Alexandra Barke Rector, Alex's husband, Richard, and their son Patrick Arthur; and sister Phyllis Barke Gilbert.

DOUGLAS ALAN WORTH '55 Douglas Alan Worth of Darien, CT, died on 20 July at his home, of intestinal cancer He was 64 years old. Bom in Norwalk, CT, he was the son of the late F. Madeline and James V. Worth. He Uved in Westport, CT, for 25 years and moved to Darien in 1985.

Doug graduated from Admiral Farragut in 1951, and from the Naval Academy in 1955, where he served on the Brigade staff. He left the Navy in 1959.

His business career included several positions at Perkin-Elmer Corp., in Norwalk, where he was involved with the early development of laser technology. For 14 years, he was a partner in the investment banking firm of Hararaond Kennedy in New York. He served on the boards of several companies including Baldwin Technology Corp., in Stamford, CT, and on the board of Westport County Playhouse. After retiring, he became a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science.

He was a meraber of the Union League Club of New York, the U.S. Naval Acaderay Alumni Blue & Gold Association, the Norwalk Clergy Association and First Church of Christian Scientist, Norwalk.

Doug is survived by his wife, Toni Hartzer Worth; a son, David Shannon Worth, of Bogota, Colombia; a daughter, Lisa Worth H u b e r of Ridgefield, CT; and three stepchildren, Brian Hartzer of San Francisco, CA, William Hartzer of Dallas, TX, and Carolyn Hartzer of Darien; two brothers, Donald V. Worth of Fairfield, CT, and James V. Worth of Barefoot Bay, FL; and four grandchildren. He was predeased by a sister, Barbara Worth.

Doug spoke very highly of his experience at the Naval Academy and the tremendous impact it made on his character and career The qualities of sttength attained there enabled hira to endure his last battle with dignity, grace and great faith in God's love for him.

JAMES FRANKLIN CALDWELL, SR. '58 Captain James Franklin "Pooch" Caldwell USN (Ret), passed away at his home in Fairfax, VA, on 19 October 1998, due to a massive heart attack. A visitation for family and friends was held at the Everly Funeral Horae in Fairfax, on 26 October and on 10 November funeral services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel, followed by a full-honors burial in Arlington National Cemetery.

A fourth generation Naval Academy graduate, he was the son of Rex S. Caldwell, Sr , Class of 1925 and Elizabeth Sander Chase, His matemal grandfather was ADM Jehu Valentine Chase, Class of 1890, and his great-grandfather was ADM Henry C Taylor Class of 1864. Bom in Honolulu, HI, Pooch ttaveled to numerous duty stations with his parents as a youngster He graduated from Annapolis High School in 1953, and attended the SulUvan School in Washington, D.C. prior to joining with the Class of 1958 at the Naval Academy. During his Midshipman years, he was a battaUon football player and raeraber of the varsity ttack teara.

Following graduation. Pooch began a career as a surface line officer aboard PORTERFIELD before his entry into the submarine service. He underwent nuclear submarine training and served aboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN and SWORDFISH as the

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nuclear engineer officer of his Class. Subsequently, he was executive officer of PINTADO and commanding officer of GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB. During his 30

years of service. He taught at the Naval Submarine School in Groton, CT, was on the Chief of Naval Operations staff for subraarine warfare, and was Chief Staff Officer of Submarine developraent Squadron Twelve.

Pooch eamed a raasters degree in public administration from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and subsequentiy served at the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C. His last tour was as the U.S. Defense Attache in Oslo, Norway, where he was honored by the King of Norway for his performance of duty. His personal decorations included the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy C o m m e n d a t i o n Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. Upon retirement in 1988, he worked on submarine quieting, the inttoduction of foreign technology into the United States, and providing consulting services to the nuclear power industty.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Margaret Mary Anderson Caldwell of Fairfax, VA, who graduated frora Annapolis High School in 1954; three sons, all Naval Acaderay graduates, CDR Jaraes F. Caldwell, J r , USN, '81; LCDR David M. Caldwell, USN, '84, bodi of Chesapeake, VA; and Anderson C Caldwell '83, of Woodbridge, VA; one daughter Jeanne M. Caldwell of Clifton, VA; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers. Rex S. Caldwell, '55 and Mike E. Caldwell, both of Annapolis, MD; and two sisters, Betsy Thunraan of Fairfax, VA, and Valentine Tyler of Great Falls, VA.

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ROBERT DAVID WHITE '66 Reverend Robert David "Whitey" White, 54, died unexpectedly 8 October 1998 at his home in Argyle, ME. He was born on 26 January 1944.

Bob graduated frora Olney High School in Philadelphia, PA, attended Penn State University, then was appointed to the Naval Acaderay and graduated in June 1966. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he attended and graduated from the General Theological Serainary, New York City, Class of 1970. He served in churches as vicar from 1981 to 1985 in Winn, Lincoln, and Macwahoc Bo had been the interim priest of St. Andrews, MiUinocket, and had served as honorary assistant at St. John's Episcopal Church, Bangor, ME. His love of children and education led him to teaching math and science in Milo, MCI, Husson, Beal, Old Town, and at the time of his death, Schenck High School, East MiUinocket.

Surviving are his wife, Roberta Lynn "Bonnie" (Weinhouer) White of Argyle; his mother Sophie M. White of Pottsville, PA; one sister, Linda McWagner of Pennsylvania. A brother, Jeffrey White, predeceased him.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, 13 October at St. John's Episcopal Church, Bangor The family has asked that gifts in memory of Bob be sent to the Bob White Scholarship Fund, 41 Nortii Street East MiUinocket, ME 04430.

JOHN PAUL JARABAK, '71 Rear Admiral John Paul Jarabak, Jr, died of a heart attack at his residence in Alexandria, VA, on 11 August 1998. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria on 18 August, followed by a full honors interment at Arlington National Cemetery.

Adrairal Jarabak was raised in Lake Oswego, OR; the son of a career Naval officer. Captain John Paul Jarabak and Laura Alberta Jarabak. After graduation with a degree in physics, he completed nuclear power training and served aboard FINBACK (SSN-670) and WHALE (SSN-638). As executive officer aboard KAMEHAMEHA (SSBN-642), Blue Crew, he completed four deterrent patrols, winning the Battle Efficiency "E" twice and earning the Atlantic Fleet's Top Performing Strategic Submarine rating in Fiscal Year 1984. While coraraanding officer of BOSTON (SSN-703) from 1988 to 1991, the ship was recognized as top performer in tactical readiness and was awarded the "Golden Anchor" Under his leadership, a submarine completed a shipyard Depot Modemization Program for the first time under budget and on schedule.

Key shore assignments included Director of Digital Combat Systems at the Naval Submarine School's Officer Training Department, MK 48 ADCAP Torpedo Project Officer at the Naval Sea Systems Comraand, and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Mine and Undersea Warfare. His raost recent responsibility was to procure and support all submarine

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combat control systems, acoustic electronics, sonar and towed array systems in all U.S. Navy submarines, including SEAWOLF class.

Adrairal Jarabak's decorations included two awards of the Legion of Merit, three Meritorious Service Medals, the Navy Coraraendation Medal, and two Navy Achievement Medals.

ComSubLant announced to the Fleet Jack's passing and hailed hira as a friend and shipmate. Admiration and condolences for Jack poured in frora the fleet and from among his classmates. During the funeral services, eulogies were delivered by his classmates Chip Griffiths, and Chris Weaver They pointed out that Jack's professional accorapUshments and professional reputation as a subsurface warrior were known throughout the Navy and among his Naval Academy classraate. However his professionalism was even raore enhanced by a warm sense of humor and loyalty to friends and shipmates.

Jack's active sense of humor was recalled in storiesfromthe Naval Acaderay. Included, was a noon raeal story where Jack joyously fed a new company officer more and more tamales while the novice company officer smilingly ate thera with the wrapping paper left on. You had to keep your wits about you when you were in Jack's corapany or you becarae easy prey for his humor The Class of 1971 lost a most distinguished Classmate with Jack's passing. Although his professional accomplishments and friendships are numerous. Jack's legacy will be most apparent in the family he leaves behind. All who knew Jack were inspired by his love for his faraily. He is survived by his wife, Brianna, and their six children; Brianna, Jenelle, John Paul III, Brendan, Patrick, and Bryson. Jack's brother Andrew, also survives.

Jack's professional accompUshraents and lifestyle have provided us a benchraark for the balance of professional success with family values in our contemporary society.

Pallbearers at the funeral included Craig Welling, Bmce Lemkin, Mike McBride, Brent Greene, Bob Wagoner Jim Brick, Larry Johnson, and Steve Zavadil. The family hosted a reception at the Ft. Meyers Officers Club after the internment at ArUngton National Cemetery.

The faraily has requested that anyone desiring to sendraeraorialcontributions may do so by sending donations to the Jarabak Education Fund, Account 0348740, c/o Burke and Herbert Bank, 100 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Proceeds of this fund are for the education of the Jarabak minor children.

Ron Hewett '71 CHRISTIAN P. DOBLEMAN '88 Christian Dobleman died 26 October 1998 in Daly City CA, after a courageous 14-month battie with cancer He was 32 years old. Chris, affectionately known as "Link" to his Naval Academy friends and Classmates, graduated from Saint Ignatius High School in San Francisco in 1984. At Saint Ignatius, Chris excelled in football and baseball as well as in academics. He received his appointment to the Naval Academy and joined the Class of 1988 in July of 1984. At the Academy Chris majored in English and Russian. Of aU his many accomplishments at Navy, Chris was most proud of his boxing career that culminated in his 1988 Brigade Light-Heavyweight Championship.

After graduation, Chris completed Naval Flight Officer ttaining in Pensacola, FL, and Sacramento, CA, where he eamed his wings of gold in Maritime Pattol Aviation. After Fleet Replacement Squadron training at Moffett Field in his hometown of San Francisco, Chris joined Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One (VQ-1) based in Guam. He served with distinction in VQ-1 flying numerous missions in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Chris left active duty in 1994 and moved back to San Francisco where he retumed to his alma mater Saint Ignatius, as a high school teacher and athletic coach.

Chris was diagnosed with a rare and vimlent form of lung cancer in August of 1997. When raore conventional chemotherapy and radiation treatments proved ineffective in fighting this cancer he volunteered to take part in a clinical ttial of a new cancer treatment therapy at UCLA Medical Center in the spring of 1998. He retumed to San Francisco in August to find that this treatraent was also unsuccessful. In tme testament to his courage and spirit, when he was asked, "What happens next?" after this disappointment, Chris shot back, "1 go back on chemotherapy and radiation until I get healthy enough to take part in the clinical trial of the next new treatment!" The disease, however had taken a horrible toU and Chris passed away peacefully, in the presence of his family, on 26 October Chris is survived by his parents, Daniel and Glorinda Dobleman of Daly City, CA; his brother Daniel, sister-in-law, Martha, and nephew, Daniel of Redland, WA; his sister Jeannine of Daly City, CA; his Naval Academy sponsor Jo Wagner of Annapolis, MD; and a huge extended family of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins frora throughout the Bay area. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at the Saint Ignatius Chapel and he will be interred in the Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in San Francisco.

Chris will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know hira. He was a loving son and brother as well as a true friend. The Christian Dobleman Memorial Fund has been established to fund an annual award to the Naval Acaderay Boxer who best exemplifies Chris' courage and determination. Contributions can be made in Chris' meraory to the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (for the Christian Dobleman Memorial), 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402-5068.

Sean Reid

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U.S. NAVAI, ACADEMY LAMP

Please accept my order for the following U.S. Naval Academy Lamp(s).

Official U.S. Naval Academy L.amp(s) @ $159.00* each.

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I wish to have my lamp personalized @ $20.00

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1 1 wish to pay for my lainp(s) as follows: C n By a single remittance of $ which I enclose.

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Wilson, North Carolina 27895 All Callers should ask for Operator 772USN. Please allow 3 - 4 weeks for shipment.

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