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Shipmate November 1999

Volume 62, No. 9

j^eaaires President's Call New Services Offered to Alumni

by Admiral Ronald F. Marryott '57, USN (Ret.)

Officers and Trustees

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Index of Advertisers

16

RingStory Ti'reasures on the Beach

30

An Ocean Away 36 Joint Operations for Over Two Centuries

3 Superintendant's Call Plebe Summer Program

by Vice Admiral John Ryan '67, USN

5 Men of Annapolis The Television Series

by Captain Sherman G. Alexander USN (Ret.)

ISSN 0488-6720 (USPS 494-440)

A Few Inches From the Yard On the Road to Neu; London

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Bravo Zulu

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Mail Boat

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All Hands

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Life Membership

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Navy Academics The Margin of Excellence

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Navy Athletics

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12 T h e Man in the Mirror

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

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Class News

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Chapter News 129 "But still when two or three shall meet.

by Major Harry Ward '84, USMC

20 Last Call

Spring Break'99 Midshipmen Spend Vacation Helping Others

by Midshipman 1/C Erin C. Deeds, USN

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In Business...

148 Services from our Alumni Family Army-Navy Gala &. Tailgate

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Army-Navy Bus

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Two Jeeps and a Truck

by Robert Black '63 COVER: Movin' on up, rather

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224th anniversary of the Marine Corps.

Isn't it Uncle Sam's Job to Maintain a Naval Academy?

by Rear Admiral James A. Winnefeld '51, USN (Ret)

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Endowment Trust Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS

USNA Alumni Association Executive and Editorial Staff EXECUTIVE STAFF

Chairman of the Board ADM JAMES L . HOLLOWAY, m . USN (RET.) '43

Former Chief of Naval Operations President of the Board

President and CEO RONALD F . MARRYOTT ' 5 7

Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired) Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating

Officer

RADM RONALD R MARRYOTT, USN (RET.) '57

PAUL A. ZAMBERNARDI ' 7 0

ftesident & CEO, USNA Alumni Association

Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)

MEMBERS MAJ GEN WnjjAM A . ANDERS, U S A F R (RET.) '55

Former Chairman & CEO, General Dynamics; Astronaut THE HONORABLE BEVERLY BYRON

Former Member U.S. House of Representatives; Chair, Naval Academy Board of Visitors ADM WILLIAM J. CROWE, JR., USN (RET.) '47

Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff AMBASSADOR WILLIAM H . G . FITZGERALD '31

Director of Strategic

Programs

LAWRENCE HEYWORTH III ' 7 0

Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) Director of Alumni

Affairs

HARRY A. SEYMOUR, JR. ' 6 5

Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Director of Alumni

Services

DAVID E . CHURCH ' 6 7

Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) Director of Special

Programs

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Board of Trustees OFFICERS Chairman of the Board ADM LEIGHTON. W . SMITH, JR. USN (RET.) ' 6 2

Vice Chairman of the Board (Central Area) CAPT NEIL BLOCK, C E C , U S N R (RET.) '61

Houston, Texas Vice Chairman of the Board (Western Area) VADM EDWARD H . MAOTTN, USN (RET.) '54

Coronado, California Vice Chairman of the Board (Eastern Area) M R . CORBIN A . MCNEILL, JR., '62

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania President and CEO RADM RONALD F . MARRYOTT, USN ( R E T . ) '57

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

President and CEO Emeritus CAPT WILLIAM S . BUSIK, USN (RET.) '43

Former Ambassador to Ireland

Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)

TRUSTEES

GEN ROBERT T . HERRES, U S A F (RET.) '54

Director of Alumni

Past Chairman of the Board

Chairman & CEO, USAA M R . JAMES W . KINNEAR ' 5 0

Retired President & CEO, Texaco

Relations

TIM KOBOSKO ' 8 0 DIRECTOR OF THE NAVAL ACADEMY FUND DAN STRUBLE ' 8 3

CAPT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR., USN (RET.) '52

President, Lovell Communications; Astronaut M R . J. WILLARD MARRIOTT

DIRECTOR OF FISCAL SERVICES KATHERINE C . HITE

Director of Alumni

President, Chairman & CEO, Marriott Corp.

DR. JOHN J. MCMULLEN '40

Owner, New Jersey Devils; Director, Norton Lilly International, Inc. REVEREND FATHER J. DONALD MONAN

Chancellor, Boston College

MIKE COLLINS ' 84

EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief MICHAEL COLLINS ' 8 4

Features Editor & Special

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Assistant Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps

Features Editor & Special Chapters Editor & Special Classes Editor & Special

Assistant

ADM LEIGHTON W. SMITH, USN (RET.) '62

Chairman of the Board, USNA AJumni Association ADM JAMES D . WATKINS, USN (RET.) '49

Former Secretary of Energy

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Former Partner, Lawrence, O'Donnell & Marcus Co.

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M R . KEVIN W . SHARER '70

M R . BERNARD E . SMITH, JR. '47

Annapolis, Maryland Superintendent's Representative CAPT ROBERT C . PARSONS, C E C , USN '71

AT LARGE (To serve through Spring Meeting 2000) RADM JAMES L . ABBOT, JR., USN (RET.) '39 C D R JOHN N . CHRISTENSON, USN '81 RADM J. BRADFORD MOONEY, USN (RET.) '53 COL BRUCE R OGDEN, USMC ( R E T ) '61

(To serve through Spring Meeting 2001) CAPT DANIEL B . BRANCH, JR., USN (RET.) '59 RADM STEPHEN K . CHADWICK, USN (RET.) '62 LTCOL. VICTOR M . GARDNER, m , USMC '77 CAPT ROGER R ONORATI, USN (RET.) '61

(To serve through Spring Meeting 2002) M R . ANTHONY M . MARKS '59 CDR KERWIN E . MILLER, U S N R R '75 CAPT JEROME RAPKIN, USN (RET.) '52 CAPT LYNN H . WIDENER, U S N R ' 7 0

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Obituaries

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Chairman, Rhome Management Corp.

Projects

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I urge you to read the solicitation when it comes, and consider signing up for this great product. Thank you for your support during this transition time.

We are also pleased to announce other new member benefits we have been bringing on board this year: Hertz—rental discounts and upgrades available to all members.

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On-line access for account mformaThe new improved Job-posting tion, payments and assistance. A Atumnt Services service on our Web site—always curvery valuable feature for our overrent and available. seas alumni and those deployed or 1> New cred.tt card services Coming soon—long-term Ccire inon duty away from home.

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Visit our Web site • Royalty to the Alumni Associztlon members and their families. www.usna.com to see all the new Miles Plus program—earn miles toevents and programs we are planning, ^ Hertz czr rented. wards free air travel. A special opplus current news and opportunities. i>( FTV Rowers tion available on our cards with a We are your Alumni Association minimal annual fee. ^JV jSARDS career services and are anxious to provide the programs and services you want.

The "Blue Star Benefit" program— •^ Web sitejob posting service a one of a kind salute to the contribution made by our military service Coming Soon members who go into action durRonald F. Marryott '57 ing a conflict. This program rebates ik Long-term care insurance all interest on purchases and fees charged during deployment in a Hi Educa.tiona.1 loans military campaign. No other company offers this feature.

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Plebe Summer Program en an aes effecHoe more improvements to come L

ast year 1 told you about some very positive changes to our Plebe Summer Program. These changes included a significant increase in the preparation of Midshipmen detailers (First and Second Class in charge of Plebes), an emphasis on providing the best available instruction, and a more graduated physical education program to minimize injiuies while maximizing performance on the Physical Readiness Test (PRT). The changes were effective, yet this year, for the Class of 2003, we realized we needed to refine the program to reduce the impact of administrative requirements on the flow of the Plebe Summer Program.

The objective of Plebe Summer has remained constant—to transition more than 1,200 of our coimtry's finest young men and women fi"om civilian life to a demanding military environment. We remain committed to "raising the bar of excellence" and to better preparing Plebes for our rigorous four-year program that leads to a commission in the Navy or Marine Corps. Therefore, we set challenging goals for Plebe Summer for the Class of 2003. Our goals were to maximize squad leader development and contact, raise the level of physical fitness, build a solid military foundation, and foster teamwork, professionalism and discipline. We were able to accomplish these goals, in part, by modifying the way we transitioned the incoming candidates from civilians into an intense military training environment.

Previously, the administrative functions that had to be accomplished shortly after Induction Day (1-Day)—such as academic placement exams, swimming tests and mandatory rights, responsibilities and medical briefs—were interspersed in the first two weeks of training, which made it difficult 680 for the detailers to spend uninterrupted time during these crucial first few days of indoc660 trinating the Plebes. The diagnostic/placement examinations alone take 15 hours and 640 that does not include higher level validation exams. Realizing that in modifying the 620 Plebe Summer Program we were modify600 ing long-standing practices that are of interest to all graduates of the Naval Acad^^^^^1 580 emy, we were determined to do it right. We carefully studied what the Navy and Ma560 rine Corps are doing at Boot Camps at Great 1998 Lakes and Parris Island. Borrowing from Boot Camp, we broke the summer up into

three distinct phases, the Processing Phase, the Forming Phase and the Training Phase. Everything we chose to do to meet our goals has been tested, and carefully tuned to the Naval Academy's mission to "develop Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically, and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty."

'P£a ssmq Jjf2ase The Processing Phase began on 1-Day and lasted four days. During this phase, Plebes were escorted smartly through their administrative functions and taught the basics of military decorum by detailers from other companies. This was significant in that the Class of 2003 would not meet their actual Plebe Sunmier detailers until the conclusion of this Processing Phase. Plebes were treated with a stem professional tone and detailers maintained a direct and calm approach, giving no explanations, just direction. As a result, we were able to brief necessary procedures, inventory and stow gear, evaluate swimming and accomplish validation/placement tests as a priority.

Having the Plebes take the placement and validation tests immediately instead of later in the summer was very successful. 675 Plebes validated 2097 courses, which was the highest since 1992. (Chart 1) my TjSase The Forming Phase began the morning of the fifth day when Plebes were introduced to their actual detailers who would begin the process of military training and development. For six uninter(Continued on p. 34)

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D. 19 oz. Tankards (4) $40 E. 6 oz. Champagne Glasses (6) $57 F. 10 oz. Casual Wineglasses (6) $57 G. 10 oz. Wineglasses (6) $57 H. 9 oz. Brandy Snifters (4) $57 J.lloz.Glasses(6) $40 K. 14 oz. Glasses (6) $40 L. 12 oz. Glasses (6) $40 M. Vase, 9" high $40

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Quartz $523 Jeweled/Atlantis $544

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The Television Serie

By Captain Sherman G. Alexander

'50, USN (Ret.)

Photo: Near-life-size cutouts of Midshipman First Class Ron Beagle '56 used to publicize Men ofAnnapolis and several local sponsors of the syndicated 1957 television series.

"Now, that was a TV Series, 'Men of Annapolis'\" so wrote Dick Couch '67 in response to my request to alumni for anecdotal memories of the only television series that has featured the Naval Academy.

The syndicated series of half-hour dramatic episodes was televised nationwide initially during the 1957 television season. It was a program that many alumni credit for inspiring their interest in attending the Naval Academy. Bill Belden '67 said: "1 imagine there are many guys like me who had their dreams and visions influenced by Men of Annapolis'" and Dave Lester '64 asserted: "Had there not been a Men of Annapolis series, I never would have thought to apply for an appointment... I'm certain there are many more like me." "Everything I did, after exposure to those programs," commented Bob MulUns '69, "1 did with the goal in mind to someday win an appointment to Annapolis."

Back in early 1957, as a newly commissioned ensign and graduate of the Class of 1956,1 was ordered from my permanent assignment 12

aboard Los ANGELES (CA- 135) to temporary duty as "Technical Representative" for the Men ofAnnapolis production at ZIV Television studios in Hollywood. Forty years later in the summer of 1997,1 decided to find out whatever happened to the fdms of the series and what impact the program may have had.

After eventually locating the archives of the series at the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, 1 invited comments from alumni of the classes of '62 to '69, who had been in their middle school and high school years when Men of Annapolis was being televised. In response to my request via class networks and Shipmate columns, I received nearly 140 email comments. Although the responses represent only a relatively small percentage of the graduates of these classes, the nearly universal acclaim of this group of alumni for the series as a prime motivator for their interest in the Naval Academy seems to indicate that Men of Annapolis turned out to have been a far more valuable pubUc information vehicle and recruiting tool than anyone realized at the time.

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Of the alumni who responded to the survey, an overwhelming ma- release of the movie The Midshipman in 1925; however, this was the jority—95%—stated with various degrees of assuredness that they first opportunity to feature the Academy on television. Between 1925 were positively influenced to attend the Naval Academy by Men of and 1955, Hollywood produced some 17 movies involving the Naval Annapolis. Bill Owens '62 wrote: "Men ofAnnapolis had a profound Academy, apparently in agreement with conmients made in Variety's effect on me. Living in North Dakota, I was working on a farm after review of The Midshipman. The critic predicted that anytime produchigh school graduation... I came home from the fields one evening, ers wanted to make a service-academy film, "it should be financially saw this wonderful place somewhere far away on the East Coast where profitable as well as a boost for the schools. The Cadets and Middies the guys wore white uniforms and carried swords, and I said 'that's are surefire subjects, always have been and always will be." ZIV may for me!'" He related the events which followed leading to his ap- well have believed the same would hold true on television. The compointment to "the Naval Academy and a grand adventure which lasted ments of alumni would seem to confirm the critic's prediction and 34 years, and blessed me with the 2nd highest position in die U.S. ZIV's expectations: "Clearly the programs [both West Point and Anmilitary." The comments of other alumni ranged from: "partial influ- napolis] created an aura about the academies" (John Alich '64); "1... ence"; "motivating"; "one factor" to "great influence"; "instrumen- found the characters, the Midshipmen, to be great role models" (Doug tal"; "most important factor"; several echoed the comment of Pete May '66); "The Midshipmen were presented as men of honor and Odell '62, "I can tell you absolutely and unequivocally that the rea- integrity" (Bill Robinson '69). On a somewhat different note, Steve son I went to the Naval Academy is because of the TV series Men of Coester '63 commented: "After all there wasn't a show called Men of Harvard."

Annapolis."

In December 1955, after the Navy's cooperation had been approved, The stories of Men of Annapolis included light comedy as well as serious drama, with the inevitable Hollywood-imposed dramatic con- the Superintendent, Rear Admiral Walter L. Boone, wrote to ZIV's flict. In October 1956, when production of the series was well along, Vice President, Robert Friedheim, to confirm arrangements, "We feel that this series will the President of ZIV, have an important fuJohn L. Sinn, in an inture bearing upon the ternal memo, reempha'This is Annapolis—ar\d "these are -the IvlidshipNaval Academy and its sized ZIV's intentions ability to fulfill its misfor the series: "It is esmer] who make up t h e Brigade of the United sion. Perhaps more imsential that we capture portant, we feel that its in this series the youthS t a t e s Naval Academy. These are t-he\r s t o underlying message ful virility, drive, action, ries—full o f t h e i r laughter, t h e i r h e a r t a c h e , will constitute an effecconflict and enthusiasm tive contribution to the that exists at Annapot h e i r t r a g e d i e s and t r i u m p h s — t h e s t o r i e s o f future welfare of lis." Greg Quillinan'69 t h e Men o f Annapolis."

America." With such recalled: 'Their [the stooptimistic words. Adries] clear message— —Narration over scene of the Qrlqade marching into miral Boone—while it's a good thing to be a agreeing to place the Midshipman." Rick Dancroft Hall image of the Naval Arllen '69 wrote: "The Academy in the public show always projected eye—raised a subtle the best aspects of USNA—tough but fair, perseverance leads to success, the hard right challenge to Hollywood to produce entertaining stories with an "underlying message" that would inspire young Americans and contribover the easy wrong."

Honor was the theme of the Men of Annapolis episode most re- ute to "the future welfare of America."

ZIV agreed that the Naval Academy would have the right of apmembered by alumni. It was titled "Honor Bright" and portrayed the story of a Plebe who, knowing he was unable to pass the gymnastics proval of each final script for "authenticity and propriety" (providing qualifying test, falsified his test results. The story showed the proce- the Navy with leverage to ensure that a favorable image was predure followed by the Fourth Class honor committee, chaired by a sented) and in view of the status of the academy as a public instituFirst Classman, featuring dramatic dialogue by the Plebe accuser, tion, "we will not accept a tobacco or alcoholic beverage product as a actor Robert Blake. The story ended with the Plebe's dismissal from sponsor for the series." Scripts were to be submitted via the Superinthe Naval Academy with the narrator's comment: "Few people pay tendent to the Navy Office of Information for final review and accepsuch a high price to learn the value of honor." The episode was so tance. A "TV Story Board" chaired by the Commandant was estabwell thought of at the Naval Academy that it was obtained from ZIV lished to review ZIV's story themes and scripts and make final and shown to entering Plebes for indoctrination into the honor sys- recommendations to the Superintendent. A "Midshipman TV Comtem. Blake also appeared in another episode, "The White Hat," about mittee" was also established with Midshipman 1/C Ed Covey '56 as a Plebe who reports to Annapolis from the fleet strongly motivated to chairman and with members from each class in the Brigade (includbecome commissioned. "Some nights I'd lean against the rail and ing Midshipman 3/C Chuck Larson '58, who later served twice as look up at the bridge . . . thinking what I'd give to be up there. Then Naval Academy Superintendent). The Academy's policies, carried out my appointment to the Academy came. My insides felt like the 4th of by the story board, were emphatic as exemphfied in correspondence July—roman candles, pinwheels, firecrackers, the works—all explod- to ZIV: "Dishonesty and violations of regulations, no matter how altruistic the motives, should be avoided... This does not mean you ing inside of me."

The evolution of Men ofAnnapolis began in the Fall of 1955 when cannot show men breaking regulations, or being dishonest. But if ZIV presented a concept for two weekly dramatic programs based on they do such things, they are to be punished and the story is to point the Military Academy (titled West Point) and the Naval Academy to out why they are punished." On several occasions, the board rejected the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Office of Public Information. Film- story outlines unless changes were made in the story line and action.

The first of the 39 Men ofAnnapolis episodes premiered on KDKAmakers had been regularly using the Naval Academy as one of the TV, Pittsburgh, on Saturday evening, 7 January 1957. Nationwide most popular Navy stages for romance, comedy, and drama since Shipmate, November 1999

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Actors Barbara Whiting and Darryl Hickman

Actors Barbara Whiting and Darryl

in a scene from the episode titled "Willie" in the

Hickman share gedunk in the Steerage in a

1957 series Men of Annapolis. Hickman later

scene from an episode titled "Willie," a story

appeared with his brother in the TV series

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and personal integrity" required several syndication was completed a month later script revisions before it was eventually when WTOP-TV began televising the approved by the Academy storyboard. series to the Washington, D.C, area.

In the process, some of the best Unes in The first group of potential Midshipmen that had been exposed to Men of Actor Fred Bier responding to his Instructor's c^uestlons In a scene from the series were created when Ceirol asks Erikson, "What would happen if you got Annapolis entered the Academy during "Counterflood" with support from other actors and Midshipmen, includinto a fight?" Erikson: "They teike a dim the summer of 1957; five months after ing Joe Taff and Fhll Sullivan, Class of '56. view of that sort of thing... when you're the program went on the air. The results of a survey of the opinions of these new Midshipmen of the Class of in uniform, you're not just a guy named Erikson, you're—the Navy.

1961 concerning the series was reported to the Superintendent: "Have I mean, people look at a Midshipman and think—there's my Navy."

Several alumni recalled an episode titled "By the Book." The story seen the series - 646; Have not - 420; Favorably impressed - 384; Unfavorably impressed - 262." In contrast, judging from my survey involved Midshipman "Jordan" whom, despite being academically forty-two years later, a much higher percentage of the alumni—from and athletically a fine midshipman, was close to the limit of demerfollow-on classes—recall having been favorably impressed by the its. Several scenes established Jordan's devil-may-care attitude in conseries: "Men ofAnnapolis was a show that promoted values." (Steve trast with that of his roommate "Daly" who had zero demerits and Claassen '64); "It was Men of Annapolis that really sewed it up for intended to be the "fifth Midshipman to graduate with no demerits." me." (Dennis McComb '65); "I was impressed by the message of As Dick Bamette '66 recalls: "The demerit-prone Firsty had left a courage, valor, moral standards, and dedication." (Glenn Lattig '69). glove at the drag house and was technically out of uniform. The secSeveral alumni's comments were simileir to those of Jack Macidull ond Firsty was faced with a decision—let his classmate get fried and '67 who said: "Men of Annapolis planted the seed." Bill McCauley possibly discharged or give him a glove, take the hit himself and lose '69 wrote, "I can tell you that they [the shows] were THE reason I his perfect record... he made the right decision and gave up his glove."

Shortly after the series went on the air, letters from the viewing went to Annapolis."

The pilot episode of the series is among the most remembered. public started arriving at the Naval Academy. A 14 February 1957 "Counter Flood" involved a First Classman who was convinced that letter from Conunander Marcy Dupre, the Academy's Public Inforhis Isherwood Hall instructor, a commander, was out to get him. The mation Officer, to Richard Dorso of ZIV, spoke of the "volume of commander, to the contrary, believed that the midshipman had great correspondence... We have received meiny letters from various parts potential and continued to keep the pressure on to bring out his best. of the country... except for one irate citizen in Houston who demands The story climaxed when the midshipman confidently ordered the that we 'put a stop to the whole thing,' everybody seems to like the right series of counterfloodingoperations in the damage control trainer stories." A doctor in Long Beach wrote: "We are very grateful for the under "pressure to answer correctly and quickly" (as recalled by Dick opportunity of watching these programs. We certainly hope that we Murphy '64). The commander made his point in the closing scene: "I can gather together as a family [with four boys] and watch this fine never had any doubts about you—these things get passed along. Some- weekly program for a long time to come." one helped me over this kind of hurdle once. I got the chance to help you." On the 13th of May, the new Superintendent, Rear Admiral WillIn the episodes of Men of Annapolis, the writer and director in- iam R. Smedberg, wrote to Dorso about his satisfaction with an epitended to provide entertaining stories that illustrated the process by sode titled "Mister Fireball": "This is the kind of story which we which young men overcome assorted obstacles on the road to be- here at the Naval Academy would like to see done for public concoming officers and gentlemen. In an episode tided "The Fight," sumption." "Mister FirebalF told the story of an outstanding MidMidshipman "Erikson" develops a romantic interest in a Maryland shipman pitcher "Clint Parker" who had to choose between staying girl "Carol" but encounters her jealous ex-boyfriend "Greg" who with the Academy and the Navy or a career as a professional baseball taunts Erikson to entice him into a public fight. In the climactic scene, player. When Parker decides for Navy and against accepting a pro Greg, frustrated at Erikson's refusal to back down, strikes him free- contiact for $40,000 (1957 dollars), the baseball scout opines sympaing Erikson to defend himself—successfully. The creation of the situ- thetically: "You're like a lot of kids from the plains and the range ation in which Erikson finally was able to demonstrate "manliness states—never saw water in your life except in a bathtub on Saturday

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nightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^but for some reason you all fall in love with the ocean, with ships. Why, half the Navy is made up of kids like you..."

The majority of the stories were written to take advantage of the Naval Academy setting with scenes involving sports competition, Plebe rates, the obstacle course, Tecumseh, hops, drags, and even "the flying squadron." A listing of the shows "reflecting the consensus of opinion of the Naval Academy" rated some as "corny," "improbable;" others as "dramatic," "exciting," "good message."

The academy's "Dilbert Dunker," used to prepare Second Class Midshipmen for their Summer Cruise exposure to naval aviation, provided the backdrop and action for the story of a Midshipman's riteof-passage to self-confidence. Midshipman ingenuity and teamwork was the theme of a light comedy episode titled "Blue and Gray." As Walt Giraldi 69 "Mister Fireball," recalls: "Two brothers, one at Navy, the other at Army... independendy conspire to steal the mule and the goat." Two actor brothers, Darryl and Duane Hickman, played the parts of the Midshipman and his cadet brother. Four episodes portrayed Summer Cruise. In "Hot Steam," a midshipman on First Class Cruise reacts heroically and saves the life of engine room watchstanders. One story involved a flashback to an instructor's air action in Korea; another featured underwater action during a midshipman's return to his old frogman unit while on leave. Various programs included narration and scenes that were excellent sources of information about gaining entrance to USNA. As Pete White '67 recalls: "During an interview... I was asked what 1 knew about the Academy. I responded that I knew what I needed to know from watching Men of Annapolis."

This generation of alumru was also exposed to other Navy-oriented television programs of the 1950s and some gave credit to the influence of Victory at Sea, Silent Service, and Navy Log, as well as Men of Annapolis. "I have often reflected that, had it not been for the media exposure that I had to the Navy in general and to Annapohs, in particular, I never would have chosen the Academy," said Peter Eisenhauer '67.

In a letter to Rear Admiral Smedberg dated 29 August 1957, Dorso of ZIV enclosed a page fixjm the August 21st edition of Variety showing Men of Annapolis ranked in the top ten syndicated shows in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Cleveland and Atianta. Trumpeting this successful showing, he wrote: "The appearance in the ratings in every one of these cities of Men ofAnnapolis is truly remarkable. These ratings indicate that Men ofAnnapolis is reaching a large segment of the television viewing audience."

Despite the show's apparent popularity, the Naval Academy was having second thoughts about the advisability of a second season for Men of Annapolis. On the 26th of August, just prior to receiving Dorso's letter, the Superintendent reported his impressions to the Chief of Naval Information after reviewing the last of the 39 episodes: "It is suspected that... [the series] has been adequate as advertising and promotion for the Naval Academy." But, Admiral Smedberg also revealed a negative consensus among "those who had been associated with the Navy, either directly or indirectly" that ranged from appeals to put an immediate stop to the series to general dislike for the tone and story Unes. He closed his letter by recommending, "In the opinion of the Naval Academy, the series should not be renewed. It is realized that 'Men of Annapolis' was conceived as a dramatic rather

The Filming of Men of Annapolis Filming of the Men of Annapolis series In Hollywood and a t

- '63]), Doug McClure ("Trampas" in The Virginian ['62 - '70])

and contin-

and Robert Blake {Saretta ['75 - '78]), Actors were paid an

ued until production was completed in August 1957. Most

average of $ 5 0 0 per week; some had more established cre-

of t h e interior scenes were filmed at ZIV Television studios

dentials and averaged $ 7 5 0 per week. (Young actors Clint

in Hollywood where sets had been constructed t o closely

Eastwood and Steve McQueen had roles in West Point epi-

replicate the most frequently used USNA locations, Includ-

sodes; none of the MenofAnnapolisactors

ing a Midshipman room. As necessary, the film crew and ac-

future

tors traveled to Annapolis for filming of on-location exte-

Availability of Men of Annapolis on Videotape.

t h e Naval Academy began in the spring ofldbG

achieved as much

notoriety.)

rior scenes. West Point, also produced by ZIV, alternated in

Many Naval Academy alumni have inquired about the avail-

production with Men of Annapolis. It went on the air In Octo-

ability of the Men of Annapolis television series on video tape.

ber 1956 on CBS with General Foods as a sponsor. Men of

The original 35mm production masters and a 16mm copy of

Annapolis first aired in January 1957 sponsored by Cities

each episode are archived, as part of the ZIV Television Pro-

Service Gasoline and local sponsors in each broadcast area.

ductions collection, at the Wisconsin Center for Film and

The production

Theater Research, Madison, WI where they are available for

$40,000

costs

of both series averaged

about

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research purposes. Phone: {60&)

2 6 4 - 6 4 6 7 ; e-mail:

t h a t time. Writers were paid an average of $1,500 per script.

mfducey@facstaff.wi5c.edu.

Most of the actors who played the parts of Midshipmen

made. The Naval Academy Library is negotiating with the

were aspiring performers, "on the way up", like Paul Burke

Wisconsin Center to have the films duplicated on videotape

(later, s t a r o f the New York City police series

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than documentary series, but the writers have almost exhausted the didates who have applied for entrance since the inception of the sepossibilities here at the Naval Academy for suitable dramatic mate- ries, coupled with the upsurge in correspondence from people all over rial." Television broadcast of the series continued until all 39 pro- the country... 1 feel that Men ofAnnapolis had no small part in telUng the Naval Academy's story to the pubgrams were aired. lic and was, therefore, of significant Commencing in the fall of 1958, the value." series went to syndicated re-runs on "Yes, t h i s is A n n a p o l i s , t h e Now, four decades later, the results of many stations throughout the country. my informal survey of the classes of '62 In hindsight, the decision process that U n i t e d S t a t e s Naval A c a d to '69 would seem to confirm Comled to termination of the series may have emy—proud of i t s dignity, i t s mander Dupre's summary and indicate failed to appreciate fully the impact the that the 1957 series Men of Annapolis h i s t o r y , i t s t r a d i t i o n s , b u t , program was having on potential Midhad achieved the "intended and desired shipmen. Several alumni had comments m o s t o f all—proud o f i t s men." effect; that of telling the people of the similar to those of Larry Schadegg '69, —Epilogue narrated over the muUnited States about their Naval Acadwho wrote of being 13, living on a Minemy in such a way that young men of nesota farm, and getting his first exposic of "Navy 31 ue & Gold" high purpose, who seek and welcome resure to USNA: "For me, this series prosponsibility, will be encouraged to make vided the initial motivation right at that critical time when a young person is... the Navy their career via the Academy."

According to Jack Feehan '67: "I guess we are the first generalooking for object lessons." R. D. (Bob) Brown, Jr. '65 commented, "I do remember them [the stories of Men ofAnnapolis] reinforcing a tion that was influenced by Television. In the case of Men ofAnnapostrong moral code of ethics... the shows were great motivators for lis, this was a very positive influence." Quoting Bob Brown '65: "I young people." was hooked! It doesn't always take a lot to inspire a dream, and that With the Navy's decision to end its participation, the Secretary of was all I needed." the Navy awarded a Certificate of Merit to ZIV, "For outstanding After his experience with Men of Annapolis, 3ud Alexander '56 went service... ZIV Television has brought to neaily fifty million viewers each week an accurate picture of the life and training of Midship- on to a submarine career and command of COBBLER (55-344). He also men... The quality of the programs—with the stress on standards of commanded the Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes and serve morality and the values of honor as they are stressed at the Naval Academy—has promoted nation-wide understanding of the purposes, as Chief of Staff for ComSubMed. He retired in 1956 from the posiideals, and achievements of the Navy." A year later, in a letter dated tion of Military Assistant for Strategic and Theater Mudear Systems, 14 November 1958, the Academy's PIO Officer, Commander Marcy Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and EngineerDupre, sunmiarized his opinion of the value of Men of Annapolis: "Our only real yardstick is the overall increase in the number of can- ing. Bud now lives In St. Petersburg, FL.

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he words cut through me: "I'm going to send you to a Forward Air Controller tour. 1 think you're the ideal candidate for this tour." Was 1 dreaming or was this really happening? I was the junior Captain in an A-6 attack squadron and I was hearing these statements from my commanding officer for the first time. This was my first huge disappointment in the military. A Forward Air Controller tour involved a year with an infantry battalion, without flying.

Up until this point, my time in the squadron seemed equitable in terms of hard work performed and decent jobs offered as a result. But my perception of my hard work made me feel 1 might be better off in the civilian world getting paid more and promoted faster for the efforts 1 was putting in. After receiving news of the FAC tour a civilian career looked even better. 1 was mad and disappointed. I would have been much better off making more money and spending more time with my immediate family in the civilian world. Why had I joined the Marine Corps in the first place?

My father was in upper management in the heavy construction and hydroelectric power industry. I was always surrounded by talk of profit and loss and my family's version of Wood's Manhood obligation. I could have called it Ward's Manhood obligation: "Work hard and earn your pay and you'll move up, the American dream is a reality." The only problem was that business bored the heck out of me. 1 wanted the leadership challenges that came with being a military officer. It seemed much more exciting than talking about profit and loss for the rest of my life.

Now I found myself at a crossroads. Was I going to rejoin the world I'd left behind nine years before when 1 entered the Naval Academy? A lot of thoughts raced through my head.

Can 1 make it in the real world?

I've never interviewed for a job?

Will 1 take a pay cut? I felt uneasy because I had been out of touch with the civilian world for so long. Four years in the Naval Academy, then three years of flight training and 1 was ushered into a fleet Marine Attack squadron and off to a six-month deployment. I was just getting back and getting a sense of

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fulfill the Ward myself and then I get manhood obligation. this tour. I had lived on The suit began to show military bases for 9 up in my mirror on a years and had been very regular basis. surrounded profession1 began to question my ally and socially with decision to become a military people. 1 had career Marine. What lost touch with my have 1 built? What have hometown friends who 1 created? My Dad were eager to keep in builds hydroelectric contact and 1 rarely power dams that make went off base. My Photo courtesy of Career Development power for Americans limited interaction with and improve their lives. civilians added to my I've blown a lot of things up while training unease about leaving the military. However, in my Intruder, but I've never built I was indignant about these orders and that anything. fueled my selfish feeling that the Marine In August of 1990, as I dwelled on my Corps didn't appreciate my efforts, so my future plans, Kuwait was invaded, and I plans were formalized and 1 announced to was transferred to the infantry at Camp the commanding officer that 1 was resignLejeune. Great timing! Now we have the ing. possibility of a real war and a mission I'd Because of my service obligation (and been training for. But instead of flying, I my commander's good sense), I would was with the infantry. My battahon was left complete the Forward Air Controller tour behind initially, and my family and and then enter the civilian world. My immediate family were relieved and felt buddies chided me when they learned that I that I wouldn't have to go and put my was planning to "punch out." I could sense training to good use. I put my plans for the a mixture of respect and disdain in their future on hold, because I didn't know eyes and their voices as we discussed my where I was going or for how long. Some future plans. My seniors said to me "Well, headhunters had active files on me and we'll be calling you Mister in a year." I had were anxious for my return from the laughed off those remarks, but underlying deployment to get a certain exit date, but my attempts at a light exterior, 1 was my plans for a civilian career would have to confused, angry, and a little scared. wait. In the meantime. President Bush I started to interview with headhunters. called for offensive operations around The one ad that really stuck with me was where a junior officer is looking in a mirror Thanksgiving time and my battalion was scheduled to arrive in Saudi Arabia just with a military uniform on, but he sees a before Christmas. reflection of himself in a suit. Every time I As we arrived in Saudi and made looked in a mirror 1 would see the suit, and preparations for the ground assault, I imagine I was Gordon Gecko in the movie Wall Street: "Greed is good." I was going to became alarmed at how apprehensive I felt inside. One of my senior officers, a major, had been given orders to the infantry at the same time and asked me about my future plans in the civilian world, I replied, "I just want to get through this one and then I'll think about my next career" Meanwhile, the battalion trained hard and made detailed preparations for combat, including body bags, graves registration, etc. Many of the enlisted Marines' active service obligation expired in

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Semper Fi two to three months. This fact made me feel bad that I'd ever thought of myself when these young men were the definition of "short-timers." They were from all walks of society, and were very upbeat as the ground offensive neared. I used to look forward to listening to their heated discussion of the NBA basketball season and who the best teams and players were while they were waiting for evening chow. I was one of two captains in an augmented company of 250 Marines, so I was treated like royalty. They had complete confidence in the leadership of their company commander and in my abilities to call in air support to protect them. I found a refreshing change in my outlook from the more than occasional "what's in it for me" attimde that I'd developed after getting this tour. I wondered if my civilian job would feel like this, with the complete loyalty of my subordinates, a sense of huge importance in my task, and camaraderie and selflessness that were real to me. Although many of these Marines were not career-oriented, they were upbeat and not a bit cynical. Initially, I had viewed this toior very negatively, and now it was becoming a great experience.

I began to thrive and revel in this environment of purpose and selflessness.

The battahon commander informed us that we would be one of two lead battalions for the 2"'' Marine Division's assault on Kuwait. One of the officers in one of the battahons who would follow us nicknamed us the "sacrificial battalion." We were both apprehensive and excited at the same time.

We received countless letters from folks back homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;mostly strangersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;showing their support. I remember one letter from a family whose breadwinner was a sales manager. I thought what a different life he must be leading. If this war had occurred two years from now, I would have been writing servicemen to show my support. My Dad had left work to watch CNN as the ground assault neared, and I thought, "No way, Tom Ward never leaves work." The impact on me was as if the legendary Great Santini had left his post. On the night before the assault, I thought about how devoted 1 was to the Marines that I'd lived with since December 20th. The company commander and I agreed on our

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use of force. If there was any doubt, there was no doubt that we would aggressively engage anyone who threatens us within the rules of engagement.

"Well, gentlemen the President wants us to proceed north." We're going to be part of history, I reflected as a naive excitement crept over me when I heard the battalion commander's words over the radio and our armored vehicle proceeded forward. After four hours of breaching the minefields and racing north we started to receive mortar fire from a position to our west. Aggressively, we proceeded to the source of fire and dismounted our vehicles to engage the enemy. It was awful, the sight, and taste of first combat. 1 never saw Marines hug the ground like our Marines did that morning, I couldn't tell if they were alive or dead. As I watched the assault on the Iraqi position, I was amazed at how permanent it was.

Cinder blocks reinforced the front of the position where Iraqi soldiers were engaging our Marines with AK-47s. I was furious that they were shooting at us. Initial paralysis on my part was shattered when I watched the company commander storm out of the vehicle into the hail of fire and then watched him rally the Marines and then immediately hit the deck. I could taste my own backed-up stomach acid as I felt completely helpless. My radio operators cried out "Sir, do something!" I grabbed my radio's handset and it seemed like magic, 1 had two Cobra helicopters off the right side of my armored vehicle. I called in a nervous voice, "Scarface, I've got some work for you, these bastards are firing at my Marines." In the smoke and confusion, the Scarface Cobras couldn't find us. 1 waved to show them where we were located. Immediately, they arrived and

pointed their noses at the reinforced enemy location. I called for them to fire and immediately the Iraqis began surrendering.

I had seen the elephant (a term used by Civil War veterans to describe their first combat). Immediately after the surrender, 1 ran to the company commander and asked him about casualties. There were none on our side. I couldn't beheve it; I was elated.

"Work hard, earn your pay, move up, the American dream is alive." At this point, I felt I could quantify my efforts as a Marine.

I was starting to see a way to meet the Ward manhood obligation inside of the military.

1 was amazed at how ravenously hungry I was after the firefight; it's a good thing that they pack so many calories in these MREs. The rest of the first day was remarkably light. A lot of Iraqis surrendered. None were willing to fight.

On the first night, I was told that I needed to run close air support missions on targets in the Ice Cube Tray (a sequence of roads and buildings to our north, which was shaped like an ice cube tray). I ran missions on targets all night with the intention of blowing-up or harassing as many targets as possible before we had to face them closeup. Luckily, the second day we were in the reserve, because as the small skirmishes continued with the other two companies in front, 1 found that I was punch-drunk tired and incapable of functioning. I hadn't slept in two days. However, on the second night once again I was directed to run air missions. I remember thinking in complete exhaustion, "Isn't there another forward air controller who's rested? Well, I can handle it." What an errant thought when you're responsible for men's lives. As I wrote my 12-line briefs I found they were taking an awful long time to write, sometimes 30 minutes for a task that is normally 3-4 minutes. A breakdown in procedures caused one of the aircraft to drop a bomb well off target. It could have been disastrous, but we were extremely lucky, and no one was hurt. Life hit rock bottom for me as an Iraqi FROG rocket landed 500 meters to our east. Damn, that was close. 1 completed the night missions, I was exhausted and crashed for two hours (sleep I would need).

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city and stopped three more vehicles that When I awoke, the company commander informed me we could be in Kuwait City by attempted to dash by while shooting AK47s at our Marines, but the war was over as the afternoon. Thankfully, I felt remarkably far as we were concerned. invigorated by my nap. I remembered imagining before the war how those guys We waited a month and a half, but soon on Wall Street were "where it's at"; but we were on the freedom bird home. We now I was making decisions that potentially received a hero's welcome in New York and had Marines lives in the balance, and the at Camp Lejeune. I'd finally realized that penalty for failure could be unspeakable. I getting a FAC tour wasn't so bad after all, felt ready to go again. I had clarity of vision but I was still getting out. I mean, after all, and purpose I had never seen beforeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or I told everyone in my old squadron that I since. was getting out. I'd better stick to my guns and start planning my new career.

We arrived in Al-Jahra on the west side A couple months later, my peers in the of the city and immediately caught two battalion were stunned when they heard of Iraqi armored vehicles trying to escape. my visits to the headhunters. Now I was in They stopped quickly, almost violently, and my summer service Charlie uniform with waved the white flag as the Iraqi soldiers my freshly won ribbons, en route to the dismounted and surrendered. A refueling Battalion Commander's hooch to inform truck and troop truck tried to dash by us him of my resignation and my desire to while firing AK-47s at our Marines, but we secure a definite exit date. On the way, I engaged with TOWs, LAWs and M-16s. stopped by the head to check my uniform They suffered many casualties, and oiu" out in the mirror I didn't want to look Corpsman tended to them. unprofessional in front of the boss. I took a In the meantime, another vehicle long time checking the alignment of my screeched to a halt and a man jumped on one of the armored vehicles and reached for rank devices and my new ribbons. I remember trying to convince myself that the machine gun. We engaged with a TOW "it's now time to enter the civilian world." I and LAW at the same time. I directed the looked for the suit in the mirror. Where was Cobras to disable the vehicles' guns with he? Where was Gordon Gecko? I kept their 20-mm cannons. trying to conjure the vision of the suit up, We receive a report that 30 T-72 tanks but to no avail. When I looked in the were heading our way, so I shouted on the mirror, I didn't see a businessman looking radio that we needed four more helicopters back. I saw a Marine. for support. We could be overrun if these tanks made it to us before the air support arrived.

The heUcopters arrived quickly and we set up a reasonable defense for the tanks despite the deteriorating weather and visibility. I was truly proud to witness and be a part of the boosting effect these helicopters had on our Marines' morale. The Cobra pilots patrolled to our east until the poor weather made this task impossible. Subsequently, we were told the Iraqi tankers had abandoned their tanks in Kuwait City and had run north.

Throughout the night we used OV-10 observaPhoto courtesy of U.S. Naval In.tituc tion aircraft to scan the

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Belize is a country of pristine environment where living coral gardens and exotic marine life highlight the Western hemisphere's largest barrier reef. Belize hen spring leave shares history and culture with Central comes around, most MidAmerica and the Caribbean. Belize has shipmen head to where the mountains, tropical rain forests, ancient sun is warm and the beach Mayan Kingdoms, extensive caves, is a stone's throw away. For underwater worlds, and 174 miles of eleven Mids, one officer, unbroken barrier reef. and two civilians their vaOn the mainland, ancient Mayan temples cation contained just thatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and monuments dale back thousands of years. With more than 600 Maya cities, and a whole lot of work.

Belize is the center of the ancient Maya This year, the Catholic world.

Midshipmen Club at USNA Climate: subtropical, with an annual sponsored a mission trip to temperature of 80 degrees F. Rainfall is Belize in Latin America. heaviest in the south and the jungle areas, Their officer representative, lightest in the north and on the Caycs.

Major Timothy Murphy, USMC, had connec- from Britain in 1981. The national language CJovernment; an Independent nation tions with a priest, Father Dan Hall, in is officially English, but the first language since 1981, member of British CommonCorozal Town in the northern district near the learned in the home is Spanish. By the time wealth of Nations. Parliamentary democborder with Mexico. He offered the Mids a children are six years old, they are biUngual. racy with two major political parlies, the United Democratic Party and the People's The first challenge the travelers met with place to stay and plenty of projects to "dig United Parly. Belize has a Constitution, was the weather. For the most part, they arinto" during their seven-day trip. which includes a Bill of Flights. rived in Belize City on Sunday Belize is a country still developing since Location: Belize lies on the eastern still dressed for Annapolis' it became independent coastline of Central America, bordered on chilly temperatures, and immethe north by Mexico, on the west and diately began to swelter. After south by Guatemala, and on the a two-hour drive north, they arof east by the Caribbean .Sea. ^dmlrall^)'**^-eek of Hosting agr^'^P Uear rived in Corozal and settled Size: Approximately 8,866 into the rectory (for the males) square miles. Belize's mainland and a convent and two local is approximately 180 miles long and up to 68 miles wide. Belize families for the women. to also consists of over 200 cayes Monday was a national (islands), ranging in size from a Uurmg holiday, so the Mids took few hundred feet to 25 miles long Corozal advantage of the opportuand four miles wide; most of which con^e and work lnth^mj^^^^;^;^,^,,rscKoo.^ nity to visit the Mayan ruins ^*^^ , L e t two do,^^^^^^^^^^ weelctKe,ead.taugV^^'^^^J,l,,,.onstructtw are located inside the 200 mile at Lamanai. The only way to Belize Reef. fone the park was by an hourtjistrict in Population: approximately long riverboat trip, but it Inside and oul 200,000. There is a great deal of the roof 0. one ofo.r^ P ^^^^,g, as a v^y ^^^^^^ trees, â&#x20AC;&#x17E; was a pleasant trip, and the ethnic diversity among Belizeans, ..,.;..ne fvUtcK.Orvthe i ^^^^^ ^^^^ planted^urte^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ including Creoles (African-Euroruins were spectacular. pean), Mestizo (Spanish-Indian), On Tuesday all of the Garifuna (African-Indian), Mayan, Midshipmen visited the Anglo-European, Middle Eastern and ' P ' T t c " l - ^ - ^ - " ^ ' " S t - - ^ - ^'^ " " t visit one of Catholic grade schools Asian. trees am ^^ throughout the district. ^"^^ edJla^anrul^an^^^y ^^^,3,,wanted to Language: English is the official For the most part, they language and is widely spoken, as is assisted the teachers Spanish. Other languages include , and played with the Creole, Mayan and Garifuna. kids. One Mid even tkeNavyandtheU ^^^^^^^^.^gnexty ended up taking on a ^lany expressed inter ^^^^,^y, room of more than welcomeHere.

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Wednesday all but three returned to the schools. The remaining three went to a district where the local people had recently built a library. They spent the day painting the walls and building doors with the parish's handyman, Martin. The library consisted of only a small room, but the people were exceedingly proud of their production, since they were the only school to have one. The Mids also donated books to their library and other schools.

Thursday the Mids attacked the largest project: putting a new roof on a church. The church was in a fishing village, and the able-bodied men were often out earning a living. Meanwhile the rainy seasons had rusted away the church's roof.

The Mids arrived in force early in the morning and immediately set about repairing some of the framework that had rotted. Then they nailed down sheets of corrugated aluminum and covered the holes with tar to keen 1 u; r> â&#x20AC;˘ u c them from leakmg. During the fU-St few hours a small group drove to the

butterfly reserve to dig up mahogany saplings.

Friday was a day off. The group traveled to Tulum, Mexico, to go to the beaches, shops, and Mayan ruins, and a few energetic souls swam out to the barrier reef just offshore.

Early Saturday they packed and loaded the trucks to head back to Annapolis, butfirstthey drove to one of the schools and planted the

mahogany saplings gathered on Thursday. Fr. Hall hopes the trees will grow and spread out just like they did before the area was cut down many years ago. Then it was finally time to leave all the new friends and beautiful weather.

The trip was such a success that the Catholic Midshipmen Club hopes to send a larger group next year, and visit all the kids again. CMC was able to give funds to all the Mids who went, as well as another small group that went to Guatemala. Everyone had a memorable and fulfilling experience, and would not trade it for any other trip. Who needs Cancun or Jamaica when you can make a difference in Belize?

Pictured are: Back- Martin (Corozal church handyman), Anne Restrepo '00, J^mes Demitrack 'OO, Michael Beaty '00, Karen Castle '99, Tre Calisch '00, Middle- Bemadette Pine '00, Erin Deeds '00, Travis Giles, Robin Solovey, Laura Coapstick '99, Erin Orlich '00, Front- Joy Miller '00, John Bishop '02. Not pictured is Maj Tim Murphy, USMC.

Midn 1/c Erin C. Deeds comes to the Naval Academy from Indianapolis, IN, and is majoring in aerospace engineering. In her spare time, Erin is involved in the stage/technical crew for performances and helps with the restoration of the museum.

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1999, Donna was talking to her son-in-law, a USMA graduate, who recommended using the Internet and performing a search (Alumni + USNA + 1974).

The Middlemen Donna contacted classmate Steve Middleton at USNA, and Steve sent out an all points bulletin to find me. Morgan Ames, using his sharply-honed research skills, did a Lycos people search and found me (this is not that difficult, actually, given that I am probably the only George Yacus in the world—unique last names sometimes do have an advantage). A quick call to my wife, Alana, verified the lost ring and the Email continued around the globe to Vienna, Austria, where I was the Academic Dean of a small university. At this point I introduced myself to Jim and Donna Fehl via Email, discussed the circumstances, and made arrangements to get the ring.

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The Setup As a newly commissioned flight student going through the helicopter training pipeline, three '74 classmates and I were living right on the Gulf of Mexico on Pensacola Beach during the spring of 1975.

It was a great time to be alive! We held killer volleyball games a few doors up from 710 Ariola Drive, and the competition was fierce. One day, I realized that my class ring had been lost. It could have happened at the volleyball game, or it could have been lost around the house. Whatever the reason, I wrote off my ring as permanently lost and determined that I would need to buy a replacement, which I did.

A week or two later the ring was returned to my custody. It was in far better shape than the replacement that I had been wearing, (the detail was sharper, the stone was in better shape, and it fit my finger better than the replacement). Perhaps the water of the seven seas has some kind of preservative effect similar to epoxy. Perhaps the best way to store jewelry for long periods is in sand. At any rate, the integrity of the finder is truly admired, and the fact that we have a large, multi-service international organization of academy families and members gave this story a happy ending.

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The Recovery Enter Donna and Jim Fehl from Cincinnati, Ohio. In February 1996, our vacationing couple went to visit the beach to get away from the cold Ohio weather. Pensacola Beach had just been ravaged by two major hurricanes in the previous year. The Fehls had friends from Pensacola, and they were staying at one of the few motels that was not out of commission due to destruction or repair.

One morning. Donna was up early and walking the beach. She was going to view the destroyed condo where her friends had lived. On her way back, she walked on a sand dune and was scanning the debris (a shoe, a broken dinner plate, and other rubble). She wasn't looking for anything in particular, but was trying to be careful not to step on anything that would cause injury. Suddenly, the blue stone (of my class ring) flashed in the sunlight. Donna knew immediately that it was an Academy ring (remarkably, she has two sons who are 1984 and 1988 graduates of USMA). She wondered where it came from, how it got lost, to whom it belonged, and whether it was fallout from the hurricane damage.

The Delay An attempt was made to read the inscription inside the ring, but it was illegible. The Fehls checked the phone book, but there was no one named Yacus living in Pensacola. Calls to the USNA Alumni Association resulted in a series of phone tag sessions. So, Donna put the ring away to pursue the case at another time. In the spring of 30

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Two Jeeps and a Truck

By Robert Black '63

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Those who have passed through Annapolis know that most people learn very quickly in the ultimate of crisis situationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;combat. Even old dogs learn new tricks. In April 1968 in Vietnam, the Marine rifle company I was commanding was ordered to provide security on a "Rough Rider" convoy from Dong Ha to Ca Lu and Khe Sanh. We supposedly were going all the way up Route 9 to the plateau and the combat base itself on the first over-ground resupply since the famous siege had started before Tet, the lunar new year holiday. The 1" Battalion, P' Marines recently had finished the Battle of Hue City and gone on to security work on Route 1 between Hue City and the Truoi River near the "Street without Joy" when we got those post-Tet Offensive orders.

It was a heavy convoy and had among its vehicles the maneuverable "Ontos," sporting six 106mm recoillessrifleswith either flechette or high explosive rounds in the tubes, 6x6 "deuce & a half," and fiveton trucks and some M151 jeeps with .50 caliber machine guns mounted. The company was strategically placed on vehicles throughout the convoy so that its own firepower could be easily brought to bear on any enemy force hitting any part of the convoy and so it could instantaneously dismount to repel boarders.

Obviously a major resupply item was ammunition, especially high explosive rounds for the various mortars, howitzers, and guns being used by the troops at the Khe Sanh combat base and on the hilltop outposts surrounding the plateau. Much of this was on 6x6 trucks, but there were also some 18-wheeler "highboy" stake-bed semi-trailer trucks at various points in the queue. These stood out like sore thumbs just like the fuel tankers spaced along the convoy.

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One highboy, loaded with palletized howitzer rounds, was at a critical spotâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;about one-third or so of the way back from the head of the column. The convoy master had given specific instructions to ensure that there would be at least two security force people with a radio on that vehicle. Clearly, we were avoiding putting any of my company on any vehicle carrying ammunition or fuel.

Our first stop was to be Ca Lu, where Route 9 turned west at the Quang Tri River toward Khe Sanh and Laos. LZ Stud had just been set up in the wide valley north of the Marine position at Ca Lu to prepare for Operation Pegasus, run by a brigade of the Army's famed 1" AirCav. We had been told our convoy was part of that operation and that we would be "opcon" to the brigade commander Brigadier General Toland once we got to Ca Lu. Two of our battalion's four reinforced rifle companies and the forward supply tail would already be in Ca Lu, helilifted ahead of us.

I refused to order any of my people to mount up on the ammo semi-trailer and asked my company radio operator if he would volunteer toridewith me in the "highboy" open cab. We had been through thick and thin in the Battle of Hue, and this young Tennesseean agreed.

I climbed into the right seat and my radioman positioned himself in the machine gun turret ring (minus its gun) above the seat back.

The Bravo Company gunnery sergeant with the battalion radio net and fire control radios was in my jeep just ahead of the highboy with the other company command post jeep just ahead of that. I had the hand-held air-controller UHF radio, which was the most critical support net for a fast moving column. The convoy master was in a radioequipped jeep somewhere near the column's head. As we got ready Shipmate, November 1999

to pull out, an old Basic School one-liner kept running through the back of my mind, "Two jeeps and a truck, sir!" the answer a 2"'' Looey, nodding off more often than not, allegedly gave when questioned by the Major instructing the class. There would be no nodding off here!

We were loaded for bear and mounted out as soon as mine-clearing teams gave the OK to proceed to the Rockpile, a critical mount west of Cam Lo that conmianded the area where Route 9 turned south to LZ Stud and Ca Lu. This was no Sunday drive, but hard core "Injun Country," as we called it, where convoys were periodically attacked with and without success. Between the Rockpile and the north end of LZ Stud was a long, threatening valley with trees and brush sometimes right up to the road that narrowed down then opened up as it came into LZ Stud; convoys could easily be shot-down-on from the commanding heights or blasted from spider holes close by the road. Even though helicopter gunships would shepherd us the entire trip, a determined, well-hidden enemy could inflict a lot of damage in minutes.

The enemy's 130mm guns could reach all the way into the Ca Lu valley; they just had to have a savvy forward observer team with the right "dope" on the fire-control solution. Fortunately, for Bravo Company, the probability was not high that the enemy would know the exact nature of this convoy or its timing, thus minimizing the risk of a coordinated enemy artillery strike from across the DMZ. The primary worry was assaults by battle hardened NVA units. At the north end of the Ca Lu valley, where the road entered a flat and widening area, a convoy had been wiped out prior to the siege by a heavily armed force dug in and well hidden about five meters from the edge of the road on each side, with non-magnetic command-detonated mines buried at critical points under Route 9. After-action reports showed that the enemy had lain in wait for days for that convoy, imdetected by sweep teams that had been up and down the road daily.

Bravo Company knew nothing of that skirmish before leaving, but saw the results stiU strewn alongside the road when it finally got there.

The force of one command-detonated mine had lifted a heavily loaded highboy, traveling at 35-40 mph, totally off the road and left it upsidedown with wheels in the air some 15 meters or so off to the side. Indentations where the spider holes had been could be seen up and down the roadside. At that time, elephant grass came to within 20 meters of the road on both sides and the enemy's heavy supporting arms had been completely hidden.

The pucker factor for Bravo Company ratcheted all the way up the scale as the convoy left the Rockpile and barreled along the shooting gallery at 40 mph south toward Ca Lu. Eyes were riveted right and left for muzzle flashes or anything that didn't belong.

Radio communication up and down the column was working well and things were zipping along like a well-oiled machine.

About two-thirds of the way down that treacherous section, gunfire of various calibers began. Because of sound echoing back and forth, we could not tell where the firing had originated. Some muzzle flashes had been seen up the hillsides and Bravo Company returned fire. By that time, I had put the gunships onto it and they began laying down minigun and rocket suppressive fires on the suspected enemy locations. Those Marine huey gunship pilots would even come down right alongside the trucks to dig up the ground directly beside the road to ensure no enemy would pop out of spider holes. On a "highboy" you would look right into the huey's cockpit as if it were a truck right next to your own.

The convoy kept right on trucking, almost without missing a beat.

The skirmish was over nearly as quickly as it had begun ... except for me and my highboy. We were toohng along with a dead driver, who had caught a round in his head. As I scrambled to get hold of the steering wheel, my radio operator leaned over the turretringand manhandled the dead Marine up and out of the driver's seat so I could sUp in under the wheel and get my feet on the pedals.

Now what!? I never had driven an 18-wheeler in my life! I had not ever driven a 6x6 with its multiple gearshifts and this ammo-loaded Shipmate, November 1999

monster seemed to have more levers and knobs than an engine room on the NORTHAMPTON, where I had spent Youngster Cruise. At least the convoy was still moving along fast so that I didn't have to worry immediately about shifting gears, just keeping the pedal to the metal and the wheels on the road. In the meantime, I was looking down at every chance to see what gearshift I would have to grab and where I would have to shove it; I almost didn't see my gunny's jeep slowing and avoided playing bumper cars at the last second.

We were going to run out of road soon and, when we got into LZ Stud north of Ca Lu, would have to slow. I had driven a Dodge Power Wagon briefly at Philmont Scout Ranch and knew I would have to double clutch and finesse the steering at the same time. I hoped upon hope it was a simple H shift pattern as with the Power Wagon.

The gunny knew something was wrong when he looked back and saw me behind the wheel. He and my radio operator then alerted the convoy master to our situation, who arranged for a "run out" path for me if things went wrong. I was told that, because of the massive cargo, which bowed the bed of the trailer down, I probably couldn't stop the rig with brakes alone and the gears in neutral, so I really had to downshift.

My radio operator let me know that we were very close to LZ Stud and would probably begin slowing after we entered the widening valley. Sure enough! There it was and time had come to downshift. I stepped on the clutch pedal and put the main gearshift into neutral, slipping toward what I hoped would be the next lower gear. If I missed, the rig would easily jackknife, and the rest of the convoy would be in a traffic jam behind me, endangering everyone and the cargo needed so badly at Khe Sanh.

I double clutched to get the lower gear up to speed and pushed the lever into its slot. Thank God I got itright!We were in a lower gear and slowing under control, without the cargo shifting or the trailer jackknifing. As we progressed further down the valley through LZ Stud toward Ca Lu, I was able to continue downshifting until I reached convoy controllers. They directed me out of the line onto the designated "run out" track, where I gladly stopped the highboy, dismounted from the tractor's cab, and staggered off on wobbly legs to the side where I immediately plopped down.

Within seconds my gunny picked up me and my radio operator with my jeep and we jumped back into line as the convoy reached the Ca Lu checkpoint. A somewhat happy surprise awaited us. We would be going no further that day and Bravo Company was ordered to return to the battalion. What we didn't know was that we would be part of a combined 1" AirCav/P' Marines operation named Pegasus to break the siege, open the rest of the road to Khe Sanh, and reUeve the 26"' Marines. We had previously been told that the P' Marines would relieve the 26"" Marines, and assumed it would be a straight helilift. But that's a story for another day.

In the meantime, the after-action report simply read: "Convoy safely escorted to Ca Lu ... Brief encounter with indeterminate NVA unit." It went on to note that the KIA, the few WIA, numerous small-arms rounds and 40-mm "bloop gun" (M-79 grenade launcher) rounds were expended, that we had excellent support from the Marine gunships, and that we "chopped" back to the battalion after a successful mission. Or "just another day's work."

Robert Black '63 served as Headquarters Commandant, S-2, and rifle company commander in the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 1st Marines, covering DaNang TAOR, Quang Tri, Con Thien, Hue City, and Khe Sanh in 1967-68. He received the Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star in the Battle of Hue during Tet and later was awarded the Silver Star Medal for action on Hills 88IS and 689 outposting Khe Sanh. He revisited the northern I Corps battlefields in March 1999 with Military Historical Tours.

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rupted days, from 0530 until 2200, intense military indoctrination, which included significant physical training, close order drill, rates and detailed instruction took place at the platoon and squad level.

This Forming Phase was key in meeting our goal to maximize squad leader development and contact. Additionally, this summer we relieved the squad leaders of many of their administrative and watchstanding duties to allow them more contact time with the Plebes. mlJrainina At the conclusion of the six-day Forming Phase, the Traditional Training Schedule of Plebe Summer started, with rifle and pistol qualification, sailing, sports, as well as classroom instruction. The results of this three-phased approach were better than expected. Despite the unfamiliarity and uneasiness of the first few low intensity processing days, the Forming Phase proved to be extremely intense and very effective.

Let me re-emphasize that in restructuring the Plebe Summer Program, we have not reduced the stresses and demands placed on the Plebes. In fact, restructuring has enabled us to intensify these stresses and demands at the most crucial point in their developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the begiiming. Since it is essential that our potential officers learn early on the importance of performing under stressful conditions, we pulsed the intensity with the start of the Forming Phase. This allowed the detailers to create a solid military foundation on which they could continue to build, fostering teamwork, professionalism and discipline throughout the remainder of the summer

Our physical fitness goals were much the same as last year, but we again refined our Physical Education Program (PEP) and the results were outstanding. Our objective was to effect a lifestyle change in the class of 2003 and to minimize injuries, while maximizing performance on the PRT. We set as a specific goal 100% PRT passing rate, of which 75% would be an "A" or "B" score. Of course, our PRT standards are more rigorous than the PRT fleet standard.

For example, an average score at the Naval Academy would equate to a grade of "outstanding" in the fleet. To accomplish these goals we took a two-phase approach: a Preparatory Phase of two weeks to include the initial breakdown period when the body is the most vulnerable to injury, followed by a Conditioning Phase of 5 weeks 34

which was designed to challenge individuals at all levels of fitness.

Last summer, the Class of 2002 achieved a PRT pass rate of 85.8% (up from 75% the previous summer), and injuries that prevented the Plebesfromtaking the PRT were down from 17.6% the previous summer to 4.4%, a testament to the restructuring PEP last summer. But with a PRT failure rate of 9.75% last summer, we sought to further intensify the program this summer We, therefore, increased the running by 50% to a total of 64 miles, added more ability group runs to challenge each Plebe at the appropriate level and focused on abdominal and upper/lower body work. Additionally, we increased the supervision of the detailers to ensure that the Plebes were performing the exercises correctly and giving maximum effort.

The PRT results for the Class of 2003 were 2003 excellent, with 89.8% passing the PRT, 5.8% failing the PRT and 4.3% prevented from taking the PRT due to injury. (Chart 2) These are the highest scores on record of any class during Plebe Summer In short, we lowered the failure rate by 4% while keeping the percentage of injuries constant. The result this summer was that 71.6% of the Class of 2003 scored an "A" or "B" on the PRT, with 33% achieving an "A." In the previous 3 years we had not had more than 60% "As" and "Bs" and it was nearly a 20% increase from last summer (Chart 3) We saw very little change to our Plebe Summer attrition rate. By Parents' Weekend, 81 Plebes (about 6.5% of the 1232 in the Class of 2003 that took the Oath of Office on 1-Day) voluntarily resigned during this very strenuous and pressure-packed indoctrination. This is consistent with our traditional Plebe Summer resignation rate of past years.

m!ÂŁ>e/.ai/ers wff' Our First and Second Class detailers deserve much of the credit for our success this summer Each detailer was hand-picked and received 54 hours of specific training prior to reporting for Plebe Summer, then received four days of intense training prior to the start of Plebe Summer Detailer Leadership Seminars throughout the summer provided additional training and helped the detailers refine their leadership tools as the summer progressed. The Class of '03 benefited greatly from detailers who were prepared and groomed to step up to this pivotal leadership role.

We also involved the Midshipmen in the Plebe Summer planning process to get their input as well as foster ownership of the program. They knew what they had gone through, and with their experience baseline, raised many constructive points. This spirited giveand-take with bright and articulate Midshipmen, "Everything we chose to do themselves desmeet our goals has been tested, tined to be leadand carefully tuned to the Naval ers in the 21st Academy's mission to 'develop century, was midshipmen morally, mentally healthy dialogue that generated and physically and to imbue them many valuable with the highest ideals ideas. Throughof duty, honor and loyalty.'" out Plebe Summer we finetuned our Shipmate, November 1999

Regimental training plans. We saw in our detailers' feedback afirmunderstanding and acceptance of their expanded leadership responsibilities.

FINAL PRT: As & Bs

Much of this summer's detailers' critiques centered around the positive impact of the three phase training. Some specific comments include: "Getting these (administrative) things out of the way allowed both % Plebes and detailers to focus on training" and "the fresh (detailer) faces (for the Forming Phase) served as a wake-up call for the Plebes." One company commander indicated, "I truly felt empowered and equipped to run my company." A number of detailers 0-^ commented that they would like to see more 2001 2002 2003 2000 "hands-on" training for the squad leaders to reinforce effective training techniques, Class even suggesting that the "role-reversal," where squad leaders assume the role of a perform demanding tasksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just as these same men and women will Plebe and are trained by our experienced senior enlisted advisors, be challenged in the future when they join their first divisions, squadbe brought back. rons and platoons. Our Plebes will continue to learn to operate and My instincts and expesucceed in a physically and mentally demanding environment. riences tell me that imimproved detailer proved detailer training Plebe Summer is NOT as good as it was when you or I were training will pay will pay dividends for us hereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it's better! We will refine our program and "raise the bar" dividends for us when these Midshipmen again next year. But we are very pleased with our direction/results hen these Midshipmen join the fleet. Using reland confident those young men and women who complete our rigjoin the fleet." evant leadership techorous four-year immersion program will become naval leaders for niques, detailers will conthe new millennium that will make the Naval Academy, our Navy tinue to motivate Plebes to and Marine Corps, and our country proud. Beat Army!

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BY CAPTAIN GEORGE GALDORJSI 7 0 ,

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THE MARINES AND THE NAVY—PARTNERS IN AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE

For some, the "new" concept of joint operations that has been front and center in the reorganized defense establishment has represented a revolutionary change in the way that the United States military organizes, trains, and fights. While some aspects of "jointness" may break new ground, the basic concept, bringing the warfighters of more than one service together in an effective, war-winning way, is something that the Navy-Marine Corps team has practiced for over two centuries.

Although the teamwork and success of the Navy-Marine Corps team has been the bedrock of the Department of the Navy for over two centuries, there were times in the post-World War II era when that teamwork was less than fully appreciated. During the Vietnam War, the Marine Corps often did not capitalize on its expeditionary leverage as Marine divisions operated in country without the inherent mobility offered by naval forces. In the early 1980s, when the Maritime Strategy dominated United States naval thought and when a pitched mid-ocean naval battle with the Soviet behemoth was the sine qua non of our strategy, amphibious operations were often marginalized as part of that strategy.

NOT THE HAPLESS, LUMBERING GRAPE

There were reasons, some valid, why the Navy-Marine Corps amphibious team did not occupy a place primary among our warfighting options. One of the key reasons for this situation was the capabilities of our Navy ships and craft and the capabilities of some of the Marine Corps equipment. Arguably, the most profound change in our naval arsenal in the last decade has been the steep ramp-up in capabilities of these systems, sensors, and weapons.

Column space does not permit a full recounting of the tremendous tools that our amphibious ready forces bring to the fight, so let's just hit the highlights. The preponderance of our Navy-Marine Corps team is organized around our Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG) and Marine Expedidonary Units (MEU). This team is autonomous, well armed, and can take the fight to the enemy, rescue the victims of disaster, or perform dozens of other missions worldwide.

FORCE STRUCTURE ISN'T EVERYTHING—BUT IT GETS YOU TO THE 'SHOW"

The bedrock of the Navy-Marine Corps team is the Marines and sailors who are the warfighters. What empowers these heroes is the equipment that enables them to win in combat.

The Navy portion of the ARG-MEU team includes a three-ship ARG consisting of an LHA/LHD, LPD, and LSD, as well as landing

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craft of various types (including LCACs) and assigned escort ships.

These ships are some of the most capable and newest in the Navy inventory, and they are soon to be joined by the LPD-17 class, a 25,000-ton vessel with tremendous capability.

What distinguishes these ships most from their predecessors is the truly outstanding C4I and Intelligence capabilities that they bring to the fight. Put side by side with the top of the line capabilities of our carrier battle groups, the capabilities extant in the ARG to communicate, to gather and disseminate intelligence, and to execute command and control both afloat and on the beachhead, stand up extremely well. The ability of the ARG to support the MEU across the full spectrum of missions—from full-blown amphibious assault, to non-combatant evacuation, to disaster relief, to special operations, has never been better The Marine Corps has also added robust new capabilities at a rapid rate that enable it to operate successfully across an incredibly broad spectrum. Harriers, Cobras, tanks, humvees, UAVs and other modem capabilities bring a veritable alphabet soup of new, capable weapons systems to the Marine on the ground. It is no coincidence that in Navy briefs that focus on amphibious warfare, the Marineriflemanis referred to as "The Ultimate Smart Weapon—The Amphibious Main Battery." The Marine rifleman has never had better tools to pursue the work of the Republic.

THE FUTURE—LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES

The outstanding enhancements to both the Navy and Marine Corps sides of the amphibious warfare equation have made success highly likely in today's missions for the team. These enhancements bode well for the amphibious warfare team to gamer new missions as we continue to reinvent our military. How good this team can be is limited only by our imagination and on continuing to recmit and retain highly motivated Marines and Sailors.

COLUMNIST'S NOTE:

In my July-August 1999 column, I attributed a quotation to Secretary of Defense William Cohen. This was an error The quotation was actually from Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen. I regret this error and thank several readers of this column for pointing this out.

Captain Galdorisi '70 is the Chief of Staff for Commander, Cmiser Destroyer Group Three.

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Alumni Travel The Millennium Trips 2000 The Millennium Trips 2000

Make your first trip of the new millennium the best one ever. Join us on our wonderful new itineraries to exotic locations both near and far, and let us show you Alumni travel is an experience not to be missed.

Some of our trips are similar to those we have offered in the past—our river trips in Europe are always popular and this year we offer some very special new options.

We have also chosen some wonderful new places—Antarctica on the very popular MV MARCO POLO, the Amazon on the exotic AMATISTA, a n d a very exciting trip to coastal Vietnam on the new CUPPER ODYSSEY, complete with a VIP lecturer who served there during

the Vietnam War. Listed below are trips currently planned for next year. Please be advised that dates and prices may change slightly. For current updates and to read our monthly newsletter—please visit our Web site at http:// www.usna.com/programs.

Antarctic Expedition—January 17-30, 2000 A fascinating journey to the seventh continent. Antarctica, featuring an 8-clay voyage of exploration aboard the M.V. MARCO POLO and three nights in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the "Paris of South America," 13 days/from $4495(+ air add-on), (^Gohagan & Co.) Hidden Islands of the Grenadines & ttie Windwards and Leewards—January 29-February 5, 2000 Escape the wintry weather for a wonderful week in the sun aboard the YoRKTowN CUPPER as she visits the islands of Grenada, Union Island, Bequia, St. Lucia, Dominica, Nevis and St. Kitts. Her small size (138-passengers) allows exploration up close a n d a wonderful yacht-like atmosphere.

8 days/from $1950 (plus air). (.Clipper Cruises) Kenya Discovery—February 29-March 11, 2000 A 12-day wildlife safari to Nairobi Samburu National Reserve and the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Superior accommodations at well appointed lodges and small group viewing trips to see wildlife, See the spectacular natural beauty and amazing wildlife that is the African continent.

Not your typical safari—comfort and convenience abound! 12 days/$4295 (includes air). (Park East Tours)

We have offered Switzerland in the winter, now see it in the splendor of summer Stay in the stunning five-star Kulm Hotel in St. Moritz then explore the surrounding areas of Lugano, Innsbruck, a n d Pontresina. Ride the amazing "Bernina Express" one of Switzeriand's picture perfect rail a d ventures. 9 days/$2495 (includes air), Hosted by Kattierine Hite, Director, Fiscal Services, USNA Alumni Association. (Alumni Holidays) Alumni College in Sorrento—July 24-August 2, 2000 The newest Alumni College in Italy—and quickly becoming the most popular. Stay in scenic Sorrento, with day trips to see the Bay of Naples, the Amalfl Coast and the Isle of Capri, while learning the history of this wonderful area. Travel back in time as you visit ruins at Pompeii. 9 days/$2295 (includes air). Hosted by Mike Collins '84, Director, Alumni Publications, USNA Alumni Association. (Alumni Holidays) Magniticent Passage—August 1-15, 2000 Our most popular new itinerary—four days in Paris, then board the M.S. CEZANNE li for a cruise to Aries, Monte Cario, Portefino, Viareggio and Rome.

Follow in the footsteps of the Romans and view their amazing achievements. 15 days/$4695 (includes air). (Alumni Holidays)

The Natural Treasures of Costa Rica & Ttie Darien Jungle (& Panama Canal)—March 18-26,2000 A repeat of our 1999 sell-out, the YORKTOWN CUPPER visits beautiful Costa Rica and Panama then transits the canal. Combines small ship comfort and the ability to see up close the natural beauty of this unspoiled area.

9 days/from $2340 (plus air). (Clipper Cruises)

Alumni College in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds—August 1523, 2000 With its famous native son, plus the breathtaking scenery and fascinating towns surrounding it, Stratford-upon-Avon is the ideal spot for our newest Alumni Campus. Visit Oxford and its' university, Warwick and its' famous castle, plus spend time in London and the surrounding areas. 9 days/ $2295 (includes air). (Alumni Holidays)

Amazon Exploration—May 6-13, 2000 Travel aboard the deluxe LA AMATISTA, with only 30 passengers, to enjoy the most talked about new voyage. Explore the rainforest ecosystem of the Upper Amazon, while traveling in complete luxury. Optional extension to Machu Picchu. 8days/from $2995 (plus air). (Gohagan & Co.) Ask to borrow our video and see all this wonderful voyage has to offer.

Alumni College in Spain—August 21-30, 2000 Visit Ubeda and its surrounding areas—Cordoba, Cazoria, Baeza and Granada. See the beautiful and exotic architecture left by the Moors during their time here, plus Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches from the Christian influence. The wonders of Spain's history and people come alive. 9 days/$2300 (includes air). (Alumni Holidays)

Alumni College in Provence—May 9-17, 2000 Nine days at the Grand Hotel Des Thermes in the one of the most beautiful areas of France. Provence has much to offer; its stunning mountains, countryside and festivals, plus its history as a haven for popular painters such as Van Gogh, Matisse, Chagall and Picasso. You will enjoy it all—the food, the scenery and the people that make this area so fascinating.

9 days/$2295 (includes air). Hosted by CAPT H.J. Halliday '69, Director of Special Programs. (Alumni Holidays)

Maritime Canada, the St. Lawrence Seaway and Thousand IslandsAugust 26, 2000 From Rochester, NY, through the lovely Thousand islands and Prescott, up the St. Lawrence Seaway, you will visit Montreal and Quebec City. Spend a morning whale watching near the confluence of the Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence River then discover the seafaring traditions of the Gaspe Peninsula and Prince Edward Island. End with a visit to the stunning Nova Scotia. The perfect late summer voyage. 15 days/$3800 (plus air). (Clipper Cruises)

Cruise «ie Heart of Europe—May 13-27, 2000 A "first ever' cruise of the inland canals and rivers of Northern Europe from Holland through the Netheriands and Germany, ending in Berlin.

Travel aboard the M/S EUROPA, the newest of Europe's luxurious "floating hotels." 15 days/$4995 (includes air). Hosted by RADM Ron Marryott '57, President/CEO, USNA Alumni Association. (Alumni Holidays) Continental Passage—June 30-July 16, 2000 From Amsterdam to Budapest, along the stunning Rhine, Main a n d Danube rivers, this is the perfect cruise along three of Europe's most picturesque rivers.The M.S. EuRAsr^us is always popular and we bring her back again by popular demand. 16 days/$4595 (includes air). (Alumni Holidays) Oberammergau—June 15-27, 2000 The Passion Play is only performed once every decade, and we wouldn't dream of missing it. This wonderful itinerary combines Prague, Vienna and Munich and a trip to see the play Four days in Prague, four days in Vienna, then on to Germany to see the play in Oberammergau and visit Munich.

Three of Europe's most amazing cities combine to make this an unforgettable journey 12 days/$4795 (includes air). Hosted by CDR L. Heywortti, III '70, Director, Strategic Programs, USNA Alumni Association. (Alumni Holidays) Vietnam Revisited—fhe Journey of a Lifetime—Ju\y 11,2000 Return to an area filled with recent history and memories for many of our alumni. This trip combines the wonderful luxury of the new CUPPER ODYSSEY, with the chance to see an area of the worid only recently available for tourism. Start in Hong Kong then visit Haiphong/Hanoi, Halong Bay, Da Nang, Qui Nhon, Nha Trang a n d Ho Chi Minh City. Lectures from General Hansford T. Johnson '59 (USAFA) a pilot with over 423 combat missions in Vietnam. His tours of duty included Strategic Air Command, Deputy Commander in Chief of the Central Command and Director of the Joint Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff, plus many others. 18 days/from $6750 (plus air). (Clipper Cruises) St. Moritz Escapade—July 11-20, 2000

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Alaska's Inside Passage—H/dden Fjords and Glaciers—August 2-9, 2000 A repeat of a 1999 sell-out, the YORKTOWN CUPPER 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 a d d the Denali pre-cruise extension to see Alaska by both sea and land. 8 days/$2200 (plus air). Denali precruise 5 days/$1220. (Clipper Cruises) Treasures of the Seine—September 5-16,2000 Four days in London, then travel through the Chunnei to France and board the M.S. NoRMANDiE, a deluxe river cruiser. Visit Normandy and Omaha Beach with all its history, then travel along the Seine River through Caudebec, Rouen, Les Andelys and Vernon. End this wonderful trip with three days in Paris. 12 days/$3795 (includes air). Hosted by CDR Dave Church '67, Director, Alumni Services, USNA Alumni Association. (Alumni Holidays) Islands & Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest—September 12-19, 2000 The wonderful M.V. SEABIRD explores the fabulous areas from Vancouver to Seattle. Visit the picturesque San Juan Islands, Victoria, British Columbia, the Gulf Islands and Alert Bay Marvel at the beautiful fjords of Princess Louisa Inlet and Chatterbox Falls. See amazing wildlife including pods of Killer whales. The naturalist staff' on board will enrich your knowledge of this wonderful area. 7 days/from $1990 (plus air). (Special Expeditions) Navy/Notre Dome—Orlando in October 2000 Meet us in Orlando in October 2000 for the always-popular Navy/Notre Dame football game. The travel package will include many options to the surrounding area attractions including Disney World, Universal Studios and many others. Stay tuned for further details.

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 410-2634448 ext. 139.

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ALUMNI rFmmJGTTOUTTHE COUNTRYTnFTEN 'ASKTvll ABDUTTHE NEED FOR PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE NAVAL ACADEMY. AS PRESIDENT OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, I CAN MAKE A STRONG CASE FOR GIVING, BUT SOME PEOPLE ARE STILL SKEPTICAL ABOUT MY MESSAGE. I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU AN UNSOLICITED ARTICLE THAT CAME IN OVERTHE TRANSOM, FROM A MAN WHO, AS FORMER COMMANDANT AND HEAD OF MULTI-CLASS PROJECTS, KNOWS FIRST-HAND HOW IMPORTANT PRIVATE MONEY IS TO A PUBLIC INSTITUTION. HE MAKES THE CASE FOR GIVING IN TERMS THAT WE ALL CAN APPRECIATE. RONALD F. MARRYOTT '57 improvements were made just before and during the second World War, but by and large the Academy we remember as Midshipmen was substantially unchanged from the first decade of the 20" century.

There were very few new buildings added between wars. The curriculum, methods of instruction, athletic program, and yes, Plebe Year were largely unchanged. In effect, capital was being drawn down during the inter-war and immediate post-World War n period.

One happy result was that the Navy did not have to ask the Con"When I was a midshipman and later a junior officer, my classmates and I were not being continuously solicited for funds to sup- gress for a lot of money to run the place. "It was good enough for my port the Academy. There were no harangues in Shipmate beating the pa, and it is good enough for me." But it gradually became clearer in drum for support the government would not provide. If the Academy the late 1950s that the Academy was running out of gas. Deferred survived then without alumni dollars, why does it need my dollars maintenance could no longer be deferred. The increased size of the now? There weren't many who donated funds in my day to make the Brigade no longer could fit in Bancroft Hall or the classrooms. Worse Naval Academy a special place. We survived and prospered without than the physical deterioration of the plant was the failure to modernize the plant to conform to the changing curriculum (itself changed to all these frills." —A survivor of the last Plebe Year fit a new Navy using nuclear power, fielding nuclear weapons, divHow many times have we heard these refrains or their many varia- ing deep and flying high). tions? Many alums, irate at the lack of public and congressional supAs alarming as was this creeping obsolescence of the physical plant, port for USNA and what they perceive as "dunning" for support by was the gradual loss of the experienced and dedicated long service their class, the Alumni Association, The Naval Academy Founda- faculty over the course of the last half century—many of whom served tion, or the Athletic Association, opt out of supporting any private on active duty in World War II—to death and retirement. A bright, fund raising for the Academy. Or they focus their support narrowly alert new faculty was recruited to replace the lost veterans. We found on special projects that have particular appeal for them (let someone we could not attract the best faculty if they were to work in a decrepit else pay for the overhead). plant, using World War I teaching methods, and without state-of-the As a graduate who on occasion has experienced some of the feel- art equipment. ings expressed above, who on active duty dealt nearly daily with the 1. The environment has shifted as we alums have aged. Just beCongress and their many staffs; who has received countless requests cause alum funding support wasn't needed when we were growing for funding support from Academy-related organizations; who has up, doesn't mean we can extrapolate that situation to the future. participated in multi-class fundraising efforts; who has participated 2. The Congress and the Navy have provided a major infusion of in a multi-class project deserving of alumni support, and who has funds over the past five decades to modernize the Academy—and the experienced an "epiphany on the road to creating a better Naval Acad- job continues (see what is going on in Sampson and Bancroft Halls, emy"— please bear with me and lets go over the various arguments and what must happen to Halsey Field House and many academic and assumptions together. buildings). The climate is such that it is unlikely that additional apFirst of all, most graduates, at least up through the 1950s, attended propriated funds can be obtained for what I have called "the edge" in a Naval Academy that was coasting along on the investments in physi- this discussion. cal plant made in the Academy before thefirstWorld War. True, some 3. Almost all available appropriated funding is needed to remedy basic shortcomings. It will be up to the Academy, its alums, and its "/ am not going to donate funds to Alumni Association for Naval Academy projects because it is the taxpayers 'job to pay for the Academy and keep it in first rate shape. If Congress senses the alums will pick up much of the tab, the Congress will let them do it. The taxpayers will get the Naval Academy they deserve if they skimp on funding.

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outside supporters to provide "the edge" needed to remain a first rate educational and officer-making institution.

After close study I have come to realize that we are burying our heads in the sand if we believe appropriated funds will provide the edge. I believe we are irresponsible if we say, "let the taxpayers fix it or live with the result." The day is long past when that convenient response will pass muster Look into your own service experience.

Every one of you, I will venture, paid out of your own pocket some expense to make your unit, your division, your department, or your ship perform or look better You went out of your way to provide the edge. Most of these expenses were small, and we cursed the Navy for not funding them, but we paid up. Why? Because we had a pride in our ship or organization that overwhelmed our pecuniary discomfort over picking up the tab for "something the government should pay for" But there is another aspect of the problem. Some of us are willing to donate for one project but not another We (USNA graduates) have strong views. We are tenacious, stubborn, and yes—sometimes quarrelsome. I say, "Good for us." It is those qualities that helped us win the scrapes we have been in. But we also learned early in Plebe Year the value of teamwork. Everyone couldn't be the star of the show.

There were show horses and work horses, but most of us were work horses (even though we hankered to be show horses). We quickly learned that it wasn't who got the credit, it was who pulled the wagon that counted most. There is an alumni giving analog in all this. While we all enjoy giving to something that has our name or class on it, someone has to puU the wagon, do the dirty work, and pay the overhead. Many of us need to revisit this Plebe Year ethic and leave the suspender snapping to others. We need to be careful how narrowly

we define the conditions or projects we will support. We all remember the onerous strings attached to the expenditure of government funds—and how they inhibited the flexibility needed to do a firstrate job.

In closing, a few words about the Supe's Strategic Plan are in order The details of the Plan were outlined in the September issue of Shipmate. (You remember it, the one with the great painting of Admiral Moorer on the cover). The Academy, to its great credit, has carefully defined its needs in terms of competencies and programs for the next ten years and beyond. Most of the bill for this will be paid out of appropriated funds. The purpose of the Strategic Plan was not just to put the arm on the alumni: it was to lay out an integrated plan that specified programs needing government funding and, where that appears lacking or insufficient, private funding.

Some programs simply cannot or should not be paid for out of appropriated funds—it would be against the law (and laws are not changed easily), or if not against the law the provisions of the law are sufficiently rigorous to deny the Supe the management flexibility needed to get the job done, or they are for programs a grateful alumni should want to support. Yes, to put our names on them, to mark partial payment for the investment the country made in us, to say to one and all, "We came to the Naval Academy. We love this institution enough to give our blood and treasure to support it. And, we were trained not to argue as to who should pick up the tab when we are mustered to answer the bell."

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They are excited at the opportunities and the different fields available to them: buoy tending, ship boardings, law enforcement, flight operations and search and rescue.

There are some subtle differences, enough to make me homesick attimes.Football season won't quite be the same this year. As a NCAA Division III school, 70% of Coast Guard cadets are varsity athletes.

This provides an incredible opportunity for the exchange kids to play something new, or enjoy something we chose not to pursue at the Division I level. New London doesn't have the flavor of Annapolis, but Boston and Providence aren't that far for weekend trips. The food here is a little better, but there are more hills to walk. The campus isn't that large, but it sits on the waterfront, which is familiar to everyone but the Air Force cadets. Being here has introduced me to a whole other side to the U.S. surface fleet. It will be nice to return to Navy for the spring semester, even nicer knowing that our contemporaries on the water are working their hardest for us and with us.

Inter-service rivalry is never going to go away. This semester, I have the opportunity to experience itfirsthand. At present, I am spending the 1999 fall academic semester as an exchange cadet at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT—a few miles from the Yard.

Three other Midshipmen are here along with four cadets from West Point and four cadets from the Air Force Academy. Chosen to represent our respective academies, we are here to learn about each other, the training behind the making of Coast Guard officers, and the mission of the Coast Guard.

The Corps of Cadets, although one-fifth the size of the Naval Academy, is essential in providing the Coast Guard with capable officers and future leaders. This semester the Corps is headed by First Class Peggy Gross, the first female regimental commander since 1996. The Corps is broken down into eight companies, Alfa through Hotel. Instead of platoons within the company structure, there are three departments to simulate a ship-like atmosphere. The departments vary from company to company, based on the needs of the cadets. I am Midshipman Majchrzak '01 is in New London, Connecticut, spending my time with Charlie company, the honor company. Our for the fall semester as an exchange Midshipman to the U.S. departments include the Cadet Standards and Conduct Board, ProCoast Guard Academy. fessional Development, and Support. Within the Department are four or five more specialized divisions consisting of one first class, one to two second and third classes, and two swabs.

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Governance and Shipmate The governance change appears to me to be another power grab by the Association's officers. I believe the alunmi have lost control of the Alumni Association! We are told how things are to be after the Board decides in camera. We can't seem to elect people who will let the sunlight into the Board's proceedings because of the closed nomination process. I hearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;on the rare occasion when we have been able to elect someone unannointed by this processâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the top officers work at excluding and harassing them. Obviously, I can't confirm that, but I've heard it repeatedly from several sources. I'm thoroughly disgusted with the way the Association is headed.

In addition, I totally agree with Pat McGann and R.P. Berg's letters in the June 1999 Shipmate. It's lost the salt. I'd probably allow my membership to lapse if I hadn't just recently paid to become a Life Member Murray D. Blank '58

Governance Since my article about the work and outcome of the Governance Study (pp. 37-39, March 1999 Shipmate) was published, considerable feedback has been received both by the Alumni Association staff and me. Gratefully, most of it has been favorable. A few respondents, however, very mystifyingly to me, view the changes which came out of the study as sinister; the work of a nefarious cabal.

I feel compelled to address those concerns with the hope of dispelling the suspicions of those few in an open forum, which hopefully this correspondence will represent.

First and foremost, I must remind all that the core premise of empanelling the Governance Study in the first place was to ensure that a board of trustees structure, which provided for the greatest and most diversified representation in the governance mechanism of our association, was the singular objective.

The Study Panel sought to provide for the broadest range of identifiable alumni segments (classes, chapter, service affiliation, etc.) interested and willing to participate in the work of the association. The recommendations, which were forthcoming after more than six months of intensive study and discussion were made unanimously by a panel, comprised of aluirmi of varied 42

backgrounds relative to their involvement with the Association. There were sitting trustees, former trustees, never-been trustees, chapter presidents, class presidents and ordinary soldiers in our alumni army.

The 14 members represented over five decades of class generations and geography from every comer of the country. Only one of the members of the panel was an officer of the Association; that was me.

In addition, as one should reasonably surmise, these varied background participants represented every possible iteration of viewpoint regarding governance.

So the debates and determinations were not, and could not be, singularly directed or managed with any pre-ordained agenda at all as some otherwise refuse to believe.

In fact, among the recommendations adopted by the Board to adjust trustee allocation and distribution, one eliminated the very position I occupied, that of Vice Chairman Central Region. In the further quest for broader alumni inclusion, terms of service were decreased to allow more cyclical trustee turnover And procedures were adopted to ensure access to representation by all class year groups and to smaller alumni chapters.

As for the nominating process, candidates for trusteeships are considered in committee, and slates for electorate selection in the voting process are created within guidelines of broad precept criteria which are formulated to ensure the widest possible representation from our alumni base. Candidates for nominating committee consideration come from a call for nominations which goes out as widely as can be disseminated via letter to chapters and classes and Shipmate articles (see p. 42 of September 1999 Shipmate for this year's call). Anyone,

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Once elected, these trustees, as in any representative type entity, then make the determinations and decisions for the constituents that elected them—we the alumni. Therefore, the lament of some that issues and determinations are not presented to the alumni before they are adopted or codified just doesn't make sense. What about this basic civics verity is unfathomable?

Governing our association takes work and effort. Everybody with a viewpoint and/or opinion cannot be assured a trusteeship or role in the govemance mechanism, but its attainment is absolutely not out of the reach of people who are willing to work for it. In the mean time, like our esteemed President/CEO always postulates, "Everybody gets his say. Everybody doesn't always get his way."

versity. I have studied the Japanese language and culture for four years. Two of those years of study have been at the Naval Academy, and it was important for me and the other Midshipmen to use all of that education for three weeks in a foreign country.

During the program, I had four hours of classroom language study every morning. During the afternoon, I was able to take in many cultural activities ranging from a traditional Japanese tea ceremony to trying on Kimonos. I also got the chance to travel to Horoshima, Japan, to see the International Peace Museum and Peace Park. This is a place I wish more military personnel could visit. Our Academy education in the language prepared us very well for both the educational parts of the program and for getting around in the country that does not use much English. This experience will undoubtedly be very beneficial in the future, especially if I ever get a chance to serve in Japan.

I hope you will pass on my appreciation to those concerned in the Alumni Association. Their help is going to a very worthwhile pro-

S u m m e r Training This summer I had the opportunity to participate in a very worthwhile summer training experience that you and the Alunmi Association made possible. I was able to travel to Kanazawa, Japan, and study the Japanese language and culture for three weeks in June.

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For the first time EVER, I got my [September] issue of Shipmate before the beginning of the month. I think it arrived on 31 August.

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Alumni Cruise—Danube Passage Twenty-seven alumni and spouses enjoyed the recent Danube Passage cruise sponsored by the Alumni Association. The classes represented ranged from the Class of 1941 through the Class of 1965. The Class of 1944 had the most alumni present—three. Everyone agreed that the cruise, beginning in Prague, cruising the Danube through parts of Germany and Austria, and ending in Budapest, was enjoyable from start to finish.

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Admiral Moorer Honored Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, U.S. Navy (Retired) was awarded the first Distinguished Graduate Award (See Sept. 1999 Shipmate) at a formal dress P-Rade on 17 September 1999. Nomination letters for DGA 2000 have been sent to Class and Chapter presidents, and are due at Alumni House by 10 December 1999.

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McCain Visits Brigade Senator John S. McCain '58 joined the Brigade for breakfast on 27 September 1999, before flying to New Hampshire to formally declare himself a candidate for President of the United States. The visit and announcement originally were scheduled for last spring. McCain postponed both, however, because he felt such an announcement and celebration were inappropriate as U.S. forces became involved in hostilities over Kosovo.

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The Navai A c a d e m y v\/elcomes a number of distinguished visitors into its f a c u l t y ranks.

Like many other academic institutions, the Naval Academy welcomes a number of distinguished visitors into its faculty ranks each year. The variety and stature of these visitors have grown in recent years, and in the fall of 1999 the Academy faculty includes the most illustrious group of visiting faculty yet. These visiting faculty opportunities are made possible by several different means. Some, such as the Distinguished Visiting Professorships in Leadership and in Ethics, the Crowe Chair in Economics and the OUn Chair in PoUtical Science, are fimded through private financial support. Others are sponsored by federal agencies, which have established formal memoranda of agreement with the Naval Academy for this purpose. Included in this second group are the Naval Air Systems Command (NavAir), the Cential Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the Naval Space Conomand (NavSpace), and the Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command. Finally, a small but growing number of faculty at other institutions are choosing to spend sabbaticals at the Naval Academy collaborating with our own regular faculty.

Leading this distinguished group of visiting faculty this year is Admiral WUUam J. Crowe, Jr., USN, (Ret.), who holds the Olin Chair in Political Science for 1999-2000. Admiral Crowe is a 1946 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. His military career spanned over forty years and culminated in his service in 1985-89 as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Since retiring from the military in 1989, Admiral Crowe has served in a number of prominent positions including U.S. ambassador to Great Britain 1994-1997.

Admiral Henry G. Chiles, Jr. is the second holder of the Distinguished Chair of Leadership in the Division of Professional Development. A 1960 graduate of the Naval Academy, Admiral Chiles spent a career in submarines and served as Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Heet and Commander, U.S. Strategic Command before retiring from naval service in 1996.

Professor Douglas MacLean is the second Distinguished Visiting Professor of Ethics in the Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law. Educated at Stanford University and Yale University, where he received his Ph.D., Dr. MacLean has served as Director of the Institute of Philosophy and Public Policy and more recently as chair of the Philosophy Department, University of Maryland at Baltimore County.

Mr. Stephen Kougoiu-es comes to the Naval Academy through the National Security Agency's Visiting Professor Program. Mr. Kougoures was educated at St. Johns's University (New York City) and at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County. An information systems security professional at NSA, Mr. Kougoures's primary experience is in secure system development and deployment.

Mr. Frederick C. Smith is a senior career civil servant in the Department of Defense. He is at the Academy on leave from his current position as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. A graduate of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, he founded and served as first editor of the Fletcher Forum, a journal of international affairs.

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Dr Alex Chenko is thefirstholder of the NavAir Chair in the Aerospace Engineering Department, recently estabUshed with the support of the Naval Air Systems Command. Dr Chenko received his training in Aerospace Engineering at Penn State, Cornell and West Virginia University. Prior to his current position as visiting professor, he was Store Separation Branch Head at NavAir. Mr. Robert Mattingly is a career officer in the Operations Directorate, Central Intelligence Agency. He is officer-in-residence at the Naval Academy through an agreement with the CIA's Center for the Study of Intelligence. Mr. Mattingly joined the CIA after completing a 21-year career as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring in 1983 in the rank of lieutenant colonel. He served most recently as CIA station chief in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dr. Richard P. Fahey, from the Laboratory for Astronomy and Solar Physics, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, is currently the NavSpace Chair in the Aerospace Engineering Department. Dr. Fahey received his doctoral training in physics at Catholic University. His research work includes atomic physics, relativistic cosmology, and the spectral analysis of hot, variable stars and galaxies. He is the father of former Midshipman Sean Fahey, a Rhodes Scholar selectee from the USNA class of 1994.

Adrian Kendry, from the University of the West of England, is the third holder of the Admiral William J. Crowe Professor of the Economics of the Defense Industrial Base in the USNA Economics Department. An economic adviser to British Aerospace Airbus and Rolls Royce, he is also widely published in the area of industrial economics. He has held the Crowe chair since 1996.

Dr. Kenneth S. Casey was appointed to the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Chair in August 1999. A 1997 graduate of the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, Dr. Casey has participated in research cruises aboard university and NOAA ships from the Caribbean to the South Pacific. After completing his dissertation on global sea surface temperature trends, he worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as Universities Space Research Association Visiting Fellow.

Mr. Warwick Boulton is exchange professor from the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC), Dartmoutii, Devon, England. Continuing a nearly twenty year-old exchange faculty relationship between USNA and BRNC, Mr. Boulton and his USNA faculty exchange parmer. Professor Rod Tomlinson, botii teach in the area of international relations.

Mr. Boulton has been BRNC exchange professor since the fall of 1997.

Dr. Aaron Klebanoff is visiting associate professor of mathematics, currently on sabbatical leave from his home institution. Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. Dr. Klebanoff received his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from the University of California at Davis. While at USNA, he is collaborating with Assistant Professor Eric BoUt in the establishment of a new Chaos laboratory in the USNA Mathematics Department. Dr. Klebanoff is also an avid cyclist.

These are some of the fine instructors that personify the "margin of excellence" found at the Naval Academy.

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Aunapu Among 1999 NCAA Woman of the Year Winners Former Navy women's soccer standout Nicole Aunapu was among the 51 state-level winners (including the District of Columbia) of the 1999 Woman of the Year Award announced Thursday afternoon by the NCAA. The NCAA Woman of the Year Award honors outstanding female smdent-athletes from NCAA institutions who have excelled in the collegiate envirorunent beyond their athletic pursuits with academic achievements and commimity involvement.

The 51 state winners were chosenfirommore than 300 nominations and break down to 28 student-athletes from Division I, 12 studentathletes fix)m Division H, and 11 student-athletes from Division III. The field of 51 will be narrowed down to 10 finalists later this month and the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics will select the NCAA Woman of the Year from among the finalists.

Last spring, Aunapu became Navy's first female student-athlete to earn GTE Academic All-America recognition as presented by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) since the Naval Academy elevated its women's programs to Division I status. In addition to her national academic recognition, she was also named the Patriot League's Women's Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the second year in a row. Aimapu closed out her career last fall as one of the most decorated women's soccer players in Patriot League history.

Navy's team captain and a Trident Scholar, she became just the sixth player in league history to gamer First-Team All-Patriot League honors four times. She was also named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year for the second-consecutive season by the league's head coaches.

In addition to her Patriot League honors, she eamed NSCAA All-MidAtiantic Region honors for the fourth year in a row and was named Soccer Buzz Second-Team All-Mid-Atiantic Region. Navy's top defender, Aimapu had the responsibiUty of marking the opposition's top scorer and anchored the Mids' defensive unit, which set a school record with 14 shutouts this season and was third in the nation for shutouts per game (0.67). The Midshipmen defense ranked eighth in the nation with their 0.56 goals against average and allowed a league-low 12 goals.

All 51 state winners have been be invited to the 1999 NCAA Woman of the Year Awards Dinner October 24 in Indianapolis, IN, where the NCAA Woman of the Year winner will be aimounced.

WiUiams Posts 1,000* Kill Navy senior Jen Wilbams posted her 1,000* career kill in the Mids' opening weekend of volleyball and for her efforts, she has been named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week, announced by the league office Wednesday morning.

Williams, a native of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, eclipsed the plateau with her 16 kills in Navy's win over Niagara. She added nine assists, two service aces, five digs and two blocks in the 3-1 victory. For the week, Williams led the Mids with 42 kills and a 3.5 kills per game average and is second on the team with her eight blocks. Last year's Patriot League Co-Offensive Player of the Year, Williams is the second Midshipman to hit the 1,000-kill milestone, as teammate Rachel Shropa topped the 1,000 mark last season.

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"Jen continues to impress us both on and off the court," said Navy head coach Mike Schwob. "She is focused in this being her senior year and I think she displayed that over the weekend."

Murphy Joins Baseball Staff Chris Murphy has been named an assistant coach at the Naval Academy. Murphy replaces Joe Kinney, who left Annapolis after seven seasons to become the head coach at Lafayette College.

A former pitcher in the San Diego Padres' organization. Murphy will work primarily with the Midshipmen hurlers.

Murphy began his coaching career in 1995 as the head junior varsity coach at Cinnaminson (NJ) High School. During the summer, he helped direct the Arlington Senators of the Clark Griffith Collegiate Baseball League to the 1995 National Amateur Baseball Federation (NABF) championship and a runner-up finish in the 1996 All-American Amateur Baseball Association (AABA) national tournament.

He spent the 1996 and 1997 seasons as a George Mason student assistant coach, while completing his undergraduate degree in physical education, which he eamed from Elon in 1997.

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Class News " B u t still when two or three shall meet, A n d old tales be retold..."

Bethesda. MD, accepted the award for the family. A second cousin of Min's, Marvin Woods of Newton, made the nomination.

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Pres: RADM Walter C. Ford, USN (Ret.) Send news directly to Shipmate.

Vic Long's daughter, Ginny Long Walther, sent in news of a joyous celebration including several from '27: On 15 July, RADM Cameron Briggs, USN (Ret.), celebrated his 95di birthday at a lovely cocktail buffet party given by his daughter, Joan. It was held in the Slcy Room at the Officer's Club on North Island NAS in Coronado, CA. Fellow Classmate, VADM Victor D. Long, USN (Ret.), also attended the party, accompanied by his daughter and son-in-law, Ginny and Joe Walther; Vic also mmed 95 recently, on 30 July. Another Classmate, CAPT Bennett Wright, USN (Ret.), was expected to attend, but ended up missing the party. About 50 of Cam's family and friends enjoyed delicious food and plentiful drinks, as well as a gorgeous view of the sunset over the tarmac. There was even a hula dancer to entertain the guests (the same gal was the belly dancer at Cam's birthday party last year!). The Class of '27 was well represented among the guests. Also celebrating her birthday on 15 July, was Marie Louise Jones, who has a lot of Navy connections (father, brother, former husband). Everyone had a great time sharing Cam's birthday celebration.

Pres: RADM Elliott Strauss 2945 Garfield Terrace NW, Washington, DC 20008 h: 202-332-5042 Send news directly to Shipmate.

RADM Linn Felt '53, USN (Ret.), has informed Shipmate that his mother, Kathryn Felt, widow of Don Felt, passed away on 30 July in Virginia Beach, VA. Our condolences to tiie Felt family and tiie Class of 1923 for their loss.

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Pres: RADM William B. Bailey, USN (Ret.) Send news directly to Shipmate.

Mary Louise Miller sent a note to the Class: On 10 July 1999, the Iowa Aviation Museum of Greenfield, hosted its Tenth Amiual Hall of Fame Banquet at the State Historical Museum in Des Moines, lA. RADM Harold B. "Min" Muller, a native of Newton, lA, was inducted posthumously into the Iowa Aviators Hall of Fame. His son, Barry M. Muller of Shipmate, November 1999

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Pres. and Sec'y: CAPT Gordon Campbell, USN (Ret.) 3848 Somerset Drive, Durham, NC 27707-5017 h: 919-489-2520 Vice Pres: RADM Ben Scott Custer, USN (Ret.) Although I regret having no news from Classmates, it's a relief to have no deaths to report. There are 22 (fairly sure) survivors as of 23 August 1999, with six unaccounted for possibilities. These are: Lloyd A. Crider, Edward F. Kelley, Bernard E. Kilmas, Con D. Silard, Benjamin F. Tompkins, Leonidas Matthews. There has been no response to letters or a report of death of any of these six.

There is no up-to-date list of Associates, the only alive and active of these is Robert E. Brown Jr. of Lantana, FL. Possibilities are Harry D. Gough of Lexington, MI, Francis H. Hare of Birmingham, AL, and Raymond S. Kimbell of San Francisco, CA. Apparently, most of us are no longer travelling nor actively pursuing newsworthy projects, hence no writing material for the '26 column. A line or two just to let us know you're still able to attend muster would be news to print. News from family members of your situation would be welcome. Letters from widows are always welcome, as are news from descendants.

Following Bill Anderson's example, I purchased a cellular phone to have in the car in the event of an emergency or breakdown. I also keep it by my bed at night in case of failure of the regular phone (as from hurricanes).

My cell phone is a fascinating electronic device. (My grandsons said, "Welcome at last to the late 20th century lifestyle!") 911 can be called merely by pressing "9" for four seconds. My car repair garage is programmed for speed dialing in an emergency. Learning other features has kept me occupied with my new "toy." I recommend that those who still drive (who are not "modernized" already) get a cellular phone for your car.

Jake Helmark '40 sent Shipmate an interesting account of his duty with Hamilton Howe '26 which was added to the '26 column of the July/August issue. Fred A. Stevenson '46 wrote that he read the accolade to Ham with great interest and agreement. While a fire controlman third class in BUCK (DD-420), Ham helped him qualify for the Naval Academy Prep School despite an oversight, which had earlier been considered disquahfying. This profound impact on his life, Stevenson wrote, "would not have occurred without the interest and actions of Hamilton Howe, to me, the epitome of an officer and a gentleman." The Class concurs with the praise of our Classmate.

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Pres: ADM U. S. Grant Sharp, USN (Ret.) Send news directly to Shipmate.

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by ADM U.S.G. "Oley" Sharp. The picture is a shot of Class of 1927 members in San Diego. ADM Sharp had this to say: We still try to get together monthly, but our numbers have dwindled. Bud Hammond always attends but is missing in the picture because of illness. Sally Deutermann and Emmie Hamilton often join us, too.

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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 Although we have conducted '30 San Diego Group Class Luncheons for many years, originally monthly reduced to quarterly because of poor attendance, it's beginning to look as though we are now approaching the end of the line. Only eight Classmates, wives and widows have signed up for the next Class A foursome from the Class of' 27 in San Diego, July 1999. Luncheon on 3 September at the San Diego From left: CAPT 'Tex" Anders, Nina and ADM "Oley" Sub Base. We've had more than that many Sharp, and Bobbie CofHn, widow of Clarence Coffin regrets. Among the faithful attending are Lee Boyle and his daughter. Patsy; Rowland McKnight and son, John; Dixie Miller and guest, Pat Willard '32; Jack Moreno and guest Mary Beaver; and Roscoe Newman.

Regular Membership: 59% As to other news, thanks to information first Life Membership: 18% supplied by Eddie Price's son. Bob Price '55, Please send news directly to Shipmate. we learned that the Wally Greenes have had some bad luck. Vaughn had a stroke and was hospitalized in July and Wally has moved to a retirement home near Washington, Goodwin House, 4800 Fillmore Avenue, Apt. 756, AlRegular Membership: 39% exandria, VA 22311-5071; phone 703-933Life Membership: 45% 7637. Wish we had more loyal correspondents like Bob Price!

Corr. Secretary: Dot Flatley We have also received sketchy info that Sandpiper Village, Apt. PI, 1224 Village Creek Ln Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 John Azer recently died but have no further Send news directly to Shipmate. details. If we hear more, will let you know.

Letter from ADM Kemp ToUey From 1937 I've been producing a "magazine" of 20 pages quarterly, and believe me it takes quite a bit of labor. Now it's history, Regular Membership: 53% and another Old China Hand is doing it, thank Life Membership: 24% God for some spare time. The last copy is by the next editor, which can say there is so much Pres: VADM John B. Colwell, USN (Ret.) "Tolley," and not by Tolley.

5910 Wilson Blvd, Apt 211, Arlington, VA 22205 About a year ago I put in the '29 column h: 703-533-4084 Secy: RADM A. B. Meteger, USN (Ret.) that there were some spare copies of the China Gunboatman, and '29ers were welcomed to 3520 N. Roberts Lane, Arlington, VA 22207 a copy. But only one Classmate wrote for one, h: 703-524-4599 e: ABEM31@compuserve.com and a daughter did the writing. So it began to Washington's regular '31-'33 luncheon at look like the alive bodies of '29 had few if the Chevy Chase Club was on the second any were still above ground and China.

Anyway, when a '29er passes on and it ap- Tuesday, 20 August; '31 was represented by pears in the newspaper somewhere, I scratch JB Colwell, Abe Metsger and Johnny the name in the 1993 edition of the USNA Webster. '33 was well represented with eight Register of Alumni, (I have a 1998 edition but members. Dick Steere had courageously you have to use a microscope). Listed below overcome lack of vision so far this year, but are the names of '29ers that I show as couldn't make this luncheon. He promises to "present." Please let me know of any changes join us in September if he can free himself from a wheelchair. to the list. Thank you.

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We checked with Bob Heilig of the San Diego area; we reported their good 20 July luncheon last month; their next luncheon will be on 20 September.

Bill FitzGerald is back in Washington after the summer in Massachusetts. Annelisa had an operation mid-August at Sibley Hospital; we are happy to have Bill's report that it was successful.

Alvey Wright continues active in matters of national importance. He sent us a copy of a letter he has addressed to Sen. Inouye discussing the threat to our security of the Chinese taking over the operation and control of Balboa and Cristobal harbor facilities under contract with the Republic of Panama. We have heard excellent discussions of the Panama Canal problem at our luncheons by Tom Moorer '33.

John Kirkpatrick has again been honored, this time by the Oklahoma Horticultural Society; we have a picture of the ceremony on the grounds of Oklahoma State University.

John had been summering in Green Mountain Falls, CO.

John Kirkpatrick honored by Oklahoma Horticultural Society, 19 June We are pleased to have an email fi-om Pat Dowling '46, reporting our Norman E. Smith influenced him in early WYOMING days, sold him on the Navy. "Elsa is the 'matriarch' of the maternal side of my family: Payne.

She's not too wild about the age implications of the term, but she holds it by right of popular acclamation and love from her entire family." A highlight for Pat was a visit in San Diego before the War to Norm's destroyer HovEY. "To close the loop, many years later while visiting one of my ships in Service Squadron FOUR, I was most pleasantly surprised to see his photograph in the captain's cabin of NEOSHOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he was the commissioning captain. Small Navy, isn't it?" Thanks, Pat for the tribute to our Seattle correspondent.

Dottie, George Greene's widow, reports from Iowa that she has lost some mobiUty due to leg problems (but no loss in spirit); why is it that a number of us similarly lack the spry legs with which we graduated? We lost George in December 1983.

We got feedback from the Alumni Association on our list of living grads (in last month's Shipmate). The Association's mail code lists Chas A. Morrow as deceased.

Since we have had no contact for years, we have regretfully removed Chuck fi-om our living grads list.

Our able treasurer, Johnny Webster, made his annual report. Our Class Fund contains $8,325 and some cents, which Johnny estimates will carry us as long as we need it.

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Korea, RADM George Pressey; George hurried to the pawnshop and got there just in time to save the ring.

Pres: CAPT Will I. 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 Second Installment: The Minter Dial Story Little is known of Minter's prison life.

Deaths at Cabanatuan were terribly large in number: June ' 4 2 - ^ 8 7 ; July '42—801; August "42—287; September ' 4 2 - 2 5 6 ; by 1943 death figvu^es went down. Anyway, Minter sm^'ived.

In September 1944, the American attack on the Philippines began. On 12 December 1944, Minter wrote Lisa, on the eve of leaving for a camp in Japan. A most loving letter!

Minter's last voyage was on a "hell ship."

For the few siuvivors, the trip lasted 47 grim days. The 1,618 men paraded through Manila and then were loaded on the 1,300-ton ORYOKO MARU; an "unmarked" ship which American planes could not know carried Americans.

There were three holds, previously used by horses, full of horse manure and flies.

Minter's hold carried 819 men in a 30 x 50foot space. The only air came from a 12-foot square opening in the center. In the high heat on the metal ship, the temperatvue kept rising; dehydration seriously affected the men and some died the first night.

At dawn on the 14th the prisoners received some steamed rice but no water. No more food or water was given out for 48 hours. The American airplanes attacked and kept strafing the ship off and on for the whole day. The ship attempted to get back to Subic Bay when a bomb landed beside the forward hold, tearing a hole in the side. The POWs were forced to remain in the holds without food or water.

The combination of horrors was too much for some POWs. They went berserk; "a blood cmdUng scream was let out at 9 p.m.; several men committed suicide and a murder took place. Men were drinking blood and urine during the horrible night."

The next morning POWs were ordered to swim for shore. The airplane attack was resumed, one bomb hitting Minter's hold, killing some 200 men. A mad rush was made as the ship began to sink. Then the pilots saw the prisoners and stopped the bombing.

Minter, although wounded, made it ashore.

The prisoners were placed in a double tennis court, under the hot sun, no food, and little water. There was one spigot; they would wait in line three hours to get water.

Minter died on the tennis court in the arms of a pharmacist mate. Before he died, he took off his Naval Academy ring. "Give this to my wife," he said. As an after-note, many years later, the ring was lost. Later, it was going to be melted down for its gold value. Then someone saw the 1932 and the name Dial. Word got back to the U.S. Naval commander in

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The top picture shows a young Mid about to bombard Grimshaw Moore with a snowball attack. The second picture shows the same sailor, his face far sterner, probably when he was instructing young men in the intricacies of flying.

Al Cope flew everything, but he specialized in blimps. One day his target was a German sub, just off the Florida coast. He had two problems: the first being an 88 mm cannon on the sub; the blimp was hit and lost its helium and deflated. The second, his depth charges were set to explode at a certain depth, so the sub was unharmed, being on the surface.

Al brought the blimp to safety and thereby won the DEC. While Al didn't get into lighter than air in 1941, as gunnery officer he trained the gun crews on BLUE SO well that they shot down five jap planes in Pearl Harbor. (BLUE got to sea before Al arrived.)

Having raised four kids, Al is looking forward to his 90th on 14 December.

Al and Bette went to a Lighter Than Air Reunion last May in Denver. In September they went to San Antonio for a BLUE Reunion.

He and Dick Best were the only '32ers at the San Diego get together. He says that he and

Bette are "busy" with his ranch, his large family, his Navy activities and the many local organizations they support. Al says he is organizing a '32 luncheon for everyone in "early fall." I attended one at the Fairbanks Ranch; it was first class and very enjoyable.

Red Greene responded to my letter with one of his, all in CAPS and bold font. He says he is legally blind from macular degeneration; this makes his golf swing the "shortest in golfdom." He still plays as long as he has a buddy "to watch the ball." Red's wife, Josene, passed away two years ago. Now his activities "revolve around my computer, writing doggerel verse, my autobiography and what I think are amusing short stories."

Speaking for the Class, Red, send us some "doggerel verse"—we'd all like to read it.

Red and I both attended Hall's War College in Columbia, MO, in 1928.

A note from Hal Knoertzer's wife, Mabel.

In it she wonders, "Is just breathing in and out on a regular basis good news?" Also, can anyone help her with the words of a song, "Virgin Sturgeon?" She will appreciate help.

Her new address is 10605 NE 185th Street, Bothell,WA 98011.

Jack Morse sent a nice note from 24 Politzer Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025. His son, a 1964 graduate, will be in Annapolis for Homecoming. Jack says Eddie Nisewaner's daughter is with the Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, CA. (He keeps in touch with Eddie.)

Harry Reiter lets it all out in his informative letter. He wonders why he is chosen for such a long hfe; he "looks at Dorothy, his wife of 65 years, and knows they are blessed to still be living, albeit with much less activity."

Harry has outlived all his siblings; now he is dwelling at his 56th address! He's hard of hearing (Gunnery Officer, WWII). He must use a walker (tennis, right knee) and his "memory is not so good." "Sometimes I long to be ballroom dancing, travelling on cruises to far off places and playing tennis or giving parties for our friends, but those days are over."

But it isn't all bad. "With age comes wisdom, that one learns to adapt to doing very little, watching TV and reading novels, enjoying meals, visiting family and then just living with the good health we have left." To my fellow Classmates of 1932: "I hope you have been given as much joy as I have and I hope some of us will make it to the 100 mark.

Blessings to you all."

Dave Scott, a most loyal correspondent, after wishing me a happy birthday says he has little to contribute regarding his health outside mention of his arthritic knee. He wants other Classmates who are similarly afflicted to know that he found some reUef firom a seafood mixture highly regarded by Chinese herbalists. (It's endorsed by athletes for joint improvements.) "It's not exotic, being on a back shelf at Walgreen's."

Dave also queried me on REINA MERCEDES: "As you spent your last night as a Midship-

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man on board, you must be knowledgeable."

His memory is still first rate. "Out with my OAO, in love for the first time, I was carried far away from the line of duty." Now, in 1999, this 67-year-old memory holds no pain for me.

Last May, Barry Atkins our Treasurer, reported that our Class Funds totaled just over $15,300. The Class has few expenditures (flowers, etc.). There has been conversation about future use of this money. Memorials?

Time is passing, so send any suggestions to Barry or Willeye. Barry is moving to Heartfields, 501 N. Allen Ave., Richmond, VA 23220.

I received a note from the former wife of Howard Fletcher Stoner. Helen mentioned their "40 fine years together" and their life in Morro Bay and his job as professor in the NIE Depjirtment at Cal Poly State University for 12 years. Helen was remarried to Claire Diesbsen.

Bobby Fulton writes that he has finally decided to move to Kirby Pines, a retirement facility in Memphis. He now has 649 square feet (down from 3,200) and he says he is "a lot more mobile." Bobby still grows pecans on his six-acre ranch. He remembers Minter Dial in those tense months when the war started. Bobby says his life there has a lot of activities—V.A. hospital. Purple Heart, church and community.

Barry Atkins sent me some papers which, included a few items that Brooks Hairal didn't have room for in his excellent "War Narratives." Here is a list of Classmates—"Survivors of Sinkings": Lou Bryan DD483 12/10/42 Cape Esperance DickCraighiU DD387 22/08/42 Soloman Islands BemyFreund DD376 13/11/42 Guadalcanal CliffJohnson DD620 08/01/44 Normandy Chuck Keyes DD519 10/06/45 Okinawa Leon Kintberger DD533 25/10/44 Samar Sam McCoraiack DD369 11/12/44 Philippines BillOuterson DD640 06/11/43 Algiers Al Parker DD733 12/04/45 Okinawa SamQuarles DD383 13/09/44 Hunicane Talluly Wilson DD451 07/10/43 VeUaLaVella Talluly Wilson DD801 06/04/45 Okinawa Gotten Wilson DD741 29/05/45 Okinawa Ike Wilson DD225 01/03/42 Java Sea (became a POW) Note: The "Wilson" who wasn't sunk—Ralph Wilson The following list is sad (killed in action): Barney Chase DD434 15/10/42 Guadalcanal Herb Coleman DD599 13/11/42 Save Island Jack Fairbanks DD219 02/03/42 Java Reader Scott DD416 22/11/42 Guadalcanal Max Silverstein DD409 07/05/42 Coral Sea Smitty Smith APD3 05/09/42 Guadalcanal BobVandling DD393 09/08/42 Savo Island ArtVorpah DD227 02/03/42 Java Whitey Gates DD226 10/12/41 Manila Deke Kemper Monssen 13/12/42 Savo Island MattKoivisto Peary 19/02/42 Port Darwin These lists are not 100% complete—we know other Classmates survived sinkings or were KIA. These lists seem to tie back to destroyer actions, since every ship listed is a DDorAPD.

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I received a cute card with a picture of a car piled high with all conceivable stuff from a house. The card said: I've packed up and moved to 333 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877; 301987-6404. Eddie Nisewaner Both Mary Prince and Willey Bull reported the death of Teeny Leonard. Willeye added the story of the three Hoover girls: "Linny," "Teeny" and "Bump." From Chevy Chase, they attended many hops and became very good friends with Charlie Lanman, Bob Leonard and Frank Neussle and eventually married them. Attending Teeny's memorial service, Willeye met Charlie Lanman Jr. He served on a DD during Vietnam, went to law school and now practices in Alexandria.

Along with the other moves mentioned above, Francis Foley has moved to an assisted living facility named Heartlands, 715 Benefield Road, Sevema Park, MD 21146; phone: 410-729-5912.

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Pres: ADM Thomas H. Moorer, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: RADM Charles A. Blick, SC, USN (Ret.) 8100 Connecticut Ave. #1721 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 h: 301-951-2044 San Diego Correspondent: Mrs. R.S. Riddell 4037 Alameda Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 h: 619-295-9091 The Washington Group met for lunch at the Chevy Chase Club on 10 August. Attending were Moorer, Cambell, Cobb, Elliott, Oren, Bowen and Pratt. Tom Moorer touched on one of his favorite subjects, the many ramifications incident to the imminent turnover of the Panama Canal to the Republic of Panama.

An alarming situation insofar as our national interests are concerned, indeed.

Tom Long and Howie Kuehl attended the annual picnic of the Santa Barbara Chapter of USNAAA on 25 July. Donna Long and Jean Kuehl joined the festivities. Class of 1933 was the senior Class onboard. Enclosed is a photo from the festivities.

beth J. Garrels, Professor of Spanish and Latin American Literattjre at MIT, and three grandsons. We thank B o b ' s son-in-law, Les Perelman, for this report.

Mollie, daughter of our Jim (Sunshine) Reedy, called in to advise that Jim died in January 1999, and had willed his body to science. In early June, an urn of ashes was returned to the family. Katie, Jim's sister, has arranged for his ashes to be interred at the USNA cemetery. A funeral service at the Chapel was held on 30 August with full military honors followed by interment and a reception at the Officer's Club.

Ike Dew wrote in to advise that he is still going strong in Meaford, OR. Glover Ferguson wrote in to advise that his wife, Mary Lou, had died at her home in Coronado on 27 July 1999. Mary Lou was VADM Riefsnider's daughter and was 100 percent a Navy wife, she and Glover had 63 happy years together. She is survived by Glover, two children, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Our condolences to all.

There is a 1933 miniature available for sale. Please contact Mrs. Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury (410-263-4448 xl 12) at the Alumni House for more information.

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Pres: CAPT Hugh Q. Murray, USN (Ret.) 6310 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 Sec'y: CAPT Roy C. Smith ID, USNR (Ret.) 1310 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21491 h: 410-268-5668 West Coast Correspondent: CAPT Robert W. Leeman, USN (Ret.) 1611 Chatsworth Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107 Ed. Note: Roy Smith was in the hospital during the preparation for the November column.

He is out of the hospital and is doing much better. As of November's press time, the '34 Column for December was being completed and will appear next month as scheduled.

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Pres: CAPT Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Jesse B. Gay, Jr., USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: RADM Ed Keats, USN (Ret.) 3704 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 h: 410-235-3803; f: 410-243-1960 e: edkeats@aol.com Annual Picnic of the Santa Barbara Chapter on 25 July.

From left: Tom Long, Jean Kuehl, Donna Long, "Howie" Kuehl Bob Garrels died on 23 July 1999 in Fredericksburg, VA. Bob was a loyal member of the Class and will be missed. At our 60th Reunion, Bob waxed sentimentally to me and was almost garrulous (pardon the pun). Bob is survived by two daughters; Judith Smith of Fredericksburg, and Dn Eliza-

The '35 column in the October Shipmate contained statistics relating to the Midshipman years of '35. This continues the account by covering the time from the summer of 1935 until the beginning of World War II. The sources of the data are: 1) the Alumni Association's Register of Alumni, which provides final rank, birth date, date of retirement, address, and where applicable date and place of death; 2) our 20 Year Rendezvous, which contains a full paragraph of activities during Shipmate, November 1999

thefirsttwenty years after graduation for most of the members of '35 who had naval service as well as many of the Class who did not graduate or resigned at graduation; 3) responses to letters of inquiry addressed to key members of various groups within tiie Class.

Despite the statement in the Register of Alumni for 1935 that 26 members of the Class were commissioned at graduation in the Marine Corps, our 20 Year Rendezvous shows by picture and write-up that 27 members of '35 joined the Marines immediately after graduation. The 27 were reduced by one retirement and suffered one death from an aviation accident over the years from 1935 to December 1941. One Classmate came on active duty as a Reservist. Twenty-six of '35 were serving in the Marines at the beginning ofWorldWarll.

All of the 369 ensigns (the additional Marine reduced the Navy contingent by one) who joined the Fleet in 1935 were not on active duty in December 1941. Foiuteen of the Class resigned after the siunmer of 1935, eight were retired for physical disabilities, two were killed in automobile accidents, one drowned, and five died from aviation accidents while in Navy airplanes. The losses reduced the 369 to 339. During 1940 and 1941, tiie 339 were augmented by 19 resigned graduates and five non-graduates who came on active duty as Naval Reservists. The Class had 363 serving in the Navy in December 1941.

There were several career paths within the Navy open to the 339 of the Class in the regular Navy. Thirty-two became officers in the Supply Corps. Six chose the Civil Engineering Corps. Eight prospective officers in the Construction Corps went to graduate school.

Five of them from the first graduate school class became assistant naval constructors when they completed the course in the spring of 1940. On the formation of the Bureau of Ships on 1 July 1940, they became line officers designated for Engineering Duty Only.

The other three became EDOs directly on completion of their course in early 1941.

Just before World War II, the 339 career naval officers of the Class were divided into 46 staff corps and engineering duty officers and 293 umestricted line officers. The umestricted line, however, had split into three parts: aviation, submarines and surface. By December 1941, the Class consisted of 87 aviators, plus two lighter-than-air, 61 submariners and 143 surface officers. (Many of the surface officers became EDOs or specialists in the years ahead.) Eight of the Marines became aviators. A statistical account of the exploits of the Class in World War II will appear in a subsequent issue of Shipmate.

Reunion Update Those who say they plan to come comprise 43 Classmates, 29 wives, 11 widows and 7 guests. The 90 potential attendees are anticipating a full range of activities starting the afternoon of Tuesday, 16 May 2000, continuing through brunch on Friday, 19 May. A letter setting forth final details and the cost of each event will be mailed about the time this

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Special Note Slim Barham is still funding the compiling, reprinting, and binding of Jeff Parker's annual Class letters. Slim writes, "I have had bound all of Jeff's letters and sword presentations and have sent them to the Nimitz Library and Naval Historical Foundation and have had acknowledgments from both." He adds, "Volume III will soon be sent."

Activities Don Clay, in a letter to Jesse Gay, outiines his plans for travel away from his Hot Springs, AR, home. His calendar marks an October timeshare at Horse Shoe Bend, AR; a ten day November trip to Aruba; a mid-winter week time share on the Mississippi Gulf Coast; and in late May after the reunion, a two week time share at Ocean City, MD. After inquiry. Bill Samuels tells more of his visit to France this spring. He and Pat took two of their five granddaughters to Pciris and Marseilles on an "Interhostel" trip.

Accomplishments Ralph Baum won a 1999 Eagle Sprit Award from Sharp Coronado Hospital. According to the account furnished by the hospital to the Coronado Eagle & Journal, Ralph, who had suffered a stroke, "did not give up, and after months of intensive inpatient and outpatient therapy, learned to speak and move his legs agcdn." In an interview, Ralph is quoted as saying, "I'm not the kind to sit around. There's too many things I still want to do with my life."

Get-togethers Classmates in the northern California area attended a luncheon at Bill Samuel's Los Altos Country Club on 19 August. Present, in addition to Pat and Bill, were Virginia and Bill Germershausen, Bud Gruner, Helen and Ralph Metcalf and Frank Wheeler. Bill reports that Frank is planning a trip to South Africa in the fall and that Bud recently visited Midway Island. Bud displayed snapshots of Midway's Gooney birds, a familiar scene to World War II submariners, most of whom stopped there for voyage repairs or refit.

On 1 September, the greater Washington group held a luncheon at Clagg Claggett's Chevy Chase Club. Present, in addition to Poppy and Clagg, were: Phyllis and Rod Badger, Chet Briggs, Chappy Chapman, Ruth and Slade Cutter, Gwen and Jesse Gay, Patsy Hutchinson, Sellen and Ed Keats, Peggy and Candy Medford (guests of the Claggetts), Ruth and Wy Packard, Louisa and Jeff Parker, Ann and George Powell, Doris (Tarantino) Russell, Elise Seymour, and Marion and Bobo Thomson. A special feature of the luncheon was Poppy Claggett's edict that all ladies sit together on one side of the table and all gentlemen on the other.

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Email Bill Germershausen: BGermersha@aol.com Jesse Gay: GGay820805@aol.com Change of Address In a letter to Jesse Gay, Lilo (Liselotte) Laird, who has been receiving her mail from the US at an APO address located at the USAF Weisbaden-Erbenheim Air Base, advises that German cars, such as hers, can no longer enter the base. She asks correspondents to write her at: Taunusstrasse 87, 65183 Weisbaden, Germany. Her phone is 0611-526357.

Jane and Hersh Goldberg have moved to 601 Laurel Avenue, #506, San Mateo, CA 94401. In a recent letter, Hersh says, "We are in a continuing care residence, not because of our present health, but because we don't want to face the trauma of someday having to make such a move and not being able to."

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Pres: CAPT WiUiam N. Price, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas: CAPT O. M. Butler, USN (Ret.) 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Road Arlington, VA 22043 Corr. Sec'y: CAPT WiUiam A. ElUs, USN (Ret.) Goodwin House West #832 3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041-3127; h: 703-578-7546 September 1999 is here and only three more months remain before we start the 21st centiu-y. Where did those years go? Seems like only yesterday we graduated, and now we are in our last days of retirement and a new millennium about to begin. Very little news still, but here it goes with what littie we have on hand.

From Bill Parham came the following report (15 August) on Harry Stark's memorial service.

The death of Harry Stark marks another sad mark on the small circle of friends and Classmates remaining. A memorial service was held at the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church in Coronado on 12 August, with Harry's daughter Kathy; his sister Cynthia and her son and daughter; along with Classmates and Harry's very many friends in the area. I spoke on remembrances of Harry during the years since '36.

A reception followed in the Manse of the church. A '36 floral tribute was sent by the Class. Harry's ashes will be inumed at a later date in the Naval Academy Columbarium along with those of his wife, Virginia, who predeceased him in 1993.

Thanks Bill for your report and for assisting the family in making all the arrangements.

Harry will be sorely missed by all who knew him, his winning smile, his sense of humor, and his close friendship.

We also regret reporting that Mack Butler was advised by the niece of John Spencer tiiat her uncle had died on 22 March 1999.

No details were provided.

At this late date we also regret reporting that on 28 July graveside services were held at Arlington National Cemetery for Gordy Fowler who died on 21 July, at his home in Lancaster, VA. Present for the ceremonies with full military honors were Blanch Baumeister, Mack Butler, Bill Ellis, Bill Price, and Gil Slonim, and members of the family to whom our deepest sympathy is expressed. Classmates and friends may send condolences to Elaine to the home address: 125 Owings Court, Lancaster, VA 22503.

Dick Bradley's note of 24 August, reported the following news: Jim Coddington's ashes were inumed in the Naval Academy Columbarium on 22 August with a nice ceremony of a threevolley gun salute, and Taps. Besides Par and me, the following were in attendance: Jim's daughter, Susan Burk; her son, Christopher, with his wife and son; Jim's daughter Janet Aubon; her son Scott and fiancd; and Jim's cousin Lynn Coddington. As for the Bradleys, Pat inherited a house on Cape Cod from an old friend and college roommate, and so we spent a week there in early 62

August after which we went to Lake Sebago, ME, for three days with a BuShips friend, John Trenaman and his wife Madelaine. On the return trip we caught up with Chariie Andres '37 in North Berwick, ME, and spent the day swapping Plebe Year and other lies before heading for Newport, RI, for the last few days with Pat's sister, Harriet Fitzgerald. A nice trip, but it's good to be home in one's bed again.

Thanks Dick for the news of your trip.

In closing, we regret to report that Bill Price just called to advise us of the death of his wife, Beverly, on 27 August, as the result of losing her courageous battle with the cancer only recently diagnosed. An ardent supporter and resident of the District of Columbia, Bill's wife of 56 years; mother of Gregg Price and the late Christopher Price and foster-son Michael Speakes; and two grandchildren to all of whom we express our deepest sympathy. At a later date there will be a memorial gathering to commemorate her remarkable life's work with the non-profit organization Independent Living for the Handicapped which she founded.

That's all for now in September which in these last days of the twentieth century also will mark your Scribe's eighty-seventh birthday. Vaya con diosl

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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 e: FShamer@aol.com Wayne Brown and Jack Slaughter report that our Class attendees at Barney Barninger's commitment services at ArUngton National Cemetery were Jack, from Baltimore, and Chuck Stein from Woodbridge.

The early hour (0900) on 19 July meant mean ttaffic problems for both of them. They each arrived with fifteen minutes to spare. Their attendance was tremendously appreciated by B a r n e y ' s family, children, M r s . Mary Naumann and John W. Baminger Rose could not attend because of health problems. Wayne Brown sent Class flowers to an Evanston, IL, service which was held earlier so local family and friends could attend. The Arlington service was conducted with proud Marines, a band, caissons, volleys, taps and a Navy chaplain performing the service.

One needs to set a well planned timeline to make these early times at Arlington. They set the time rather than you.

Wayne added a footnote that Barney said that the nuclear weapons saved his life, because his prisoner group was scheduled to transfer to northern Japan where they could not possibly have survived the cold weather.

During the Korean War, Barney commanded a garrison on a small island off the North Korean coast where it looked as though they could get over-run by the Communists and

then Barney would be doing the prisoner of war thing all over again. Barney died on 19 June, not 17 June.

Chuck Stein and Jean Murphy were married on 21 August. Their address will be 12155 Cathedral Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192; frstein@erols.com. Their phone number will be 703-494-7822. He is still Class Vice President. Those who follow Chuck's movements closely will recognize that the only change is the name of the town. Lake Ridge, which is a suburb of Woodbridge.

Chuck describes his bride to be: a beautiful widow with four grown children and two grandchildren.

Charlie Minter sends "Just a bit of '37 news" that you might be able to use.

About a month ago I got a phone call from LCOL Joseph S. Yavorky '78, USMA, son of our Trudie and Joe Yavorky. He invited me to the change of command of the Joint Spectrum Center in Annapolis, in which he would relieve a retiring Navy captain. The Joint Spectrum Center's mission is to provide DOD with the most effective use of the electromagnetic spectmm, which I am sure an old juice savior wiU understand perfectly with no further explanation from me. In any event it was a most impressive ceremony held in Memorial Hall with LGEN David Kelley, director of Defense Information Systems Agency. The speaker was VADM John Ryan '67, Superintendent of the Naval Academy. Trudie Yavorky was present, as was another son who was an Air Force colonel and a graduate of the Air Force Academy '71.

Don't know how these guys got so mixed up in their choice of Academies, but they are fine young men and a credit to Joe and Trudie. There was a large crowd present at the ceremony and a big reception following at the Sailing Center, at which I had more time to talk to Tmdie who looks great and seems to be thriving in Colorado Springs. She sent best wishes to the Class.

One other bit of news that I received was a phone call from Pensacola from Ava Rowe, who with the aid of Ace Barton, arranged to have a memorial service for Hank Rowe with part of his ashes buried at sea. She was leaving the next day for Hungary where she oversees the operation of a large orphanage which she and Hank established some time ago.

All the best, Frank, many thanks for your service to the Class. Charlie Welcome aboard, Charlie, to the amateur being turned loose on an unsuspecting computer society.

Willy Worth wrote Bebo Carroll a note after receiving a change of address card when he could not get Bebo by phone.

Thanks for the COA card. The phone system doesn't seem to have picked up yet so we're back to the Sumerian System without the sharpened stick. You may not know that I have a sentimental attachment to the Marines. Tom Culhane was the closest.

One of my five brothers involved in WWII (recently a youth in the Media called it World War Eleven!) was a PEC after diey cancelled V5. My flying time in Peru was sponsored by the Marine Aviation Mission.

Col Nute Moore and Maggie Magee, among others and my current info source Shipmate, November 1999

in Annapolis is a WWII Marine flyerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Richard Seamon.

I hope this move was occasioned by reasons of convenience rather than reduced agility. For the time being we are holding on to too much house, etc., but still within walking distance to the liquor store and shopping. I keep an old three-speed bicycle at the Center for intra center travel, but am more careful now on account of a crash in front of the hquor store caused by pilot error and wind shear.

When the phone company finds La Costa, I'll give you a call. Keep close to the horse's mouth. Felicidades, Frank Worth Over the 4th of July weekend I made a visit to the Groton, CT area to attend a double QuEENFiSH reuiuon. It included people from our W W n QuEE.\FisH (SS-393) and from our Cold War QLTEENFISH (SSN-651). Both had distinguished careers. They were good at what they did: QLTEENFISH (SS-393) at preying on Japanese w a r s h i p s and shipping; and QuEENHSH (SSN-651) in under ice and surveillance patrols in Russian waters.

I was the second skipper of 393 having reUeved Elliott Loughlin '33 who had a fine record in her. This was our third joint gathering, the others being the twentieth birthday of 651 in Pearl Harbor in 1986; events to include her 1000th dive. Note: 393 used to get in 1200 dives a year. How operations change when one shifts to a true submarine rather than working with a submersible surface ship.

The second joint reunion was at San Diego, hosted by 393 and organized by CAPT Jack Bennett '41, her last W W n executive officer.

The toll of time was most evident as 651 people grossly outnumbered 393 people.

I used the trip east to visit with Tory Harper and Peimy Harper. Their eldest child just completed Registered Nurse Training and I understand is already employed in that capacity.

Peimy is her "caUing" name as she bears her mother's name. Their hospitaUty grew out of a couple of lunches shared last winter when Tory paused in San Diego enroute to her annual Spanish immersion sojourn in Mexico.

I had asked that we have lobster and did we ever. Mine was over two pounds. It was all I could do to break off its tail flippers so I could push the meat out flipper to body end. That was the first time I found meat inside a flipper. I ate it all with relish. Tory's knowledge of the back roads really paid off as I met all my rendezvous on schedule.

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At the banquet that evening I ate scroti for the first time. I found it good and remembered the old Boston taxi driver's conversation with his fair. Do you remember it? My round trip to and from San Diego was by Airbus. It felt like a good airplane, and I was in the cattle car seating area.

The San Diego Lunch Bunch met at the Municipal Coronado Golf Course on 3 August. Present were Ed Arentzen with Jan Miuphy; Giimy and Claude Bailey '34; Bebo Carroll witii Donnie Bringle; Mel Cooper; Lois and Bob Erly; Bud Hall; Tex Lander; Margie and Walt Phaler; Eloise and Gene Rankin; Frank Shamer with middle daughter, Clare Miller; Jack Whistler; and Vic Wildt.

The two and one half year old facility served us well. The view was excellent, the food was good and the conversation never stopped even when someone rose to make an announcement or tell a joke. We kept it up for three hours. Our next gathering will be on 5 October at a restaurant in Solana Beach, hosted by Bebo. Our hosts were Eloise and Gene Rankin, he with the flu beating on him.

As I write they are off on a trip, to see the total eclipse perhaps?

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Pres: RADM M. H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) e: mrindskopf@earthlink.net Chairman, Washington Area: CAPT J. M. McDowell, 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; f: 970-256-9120 e: dkela@gj.net President's Comer It is not too late to sign on for the May 2000 Columbia River Cruise; the last call is based upon Patty Hauck's application in August.

This will be the premier event for the Class in the millennium year, so take action now by contacting Lori at AAA Travel Seattie 206448-1424.

The Supe's 2010 Strategic Plan is taking shape and the Class Presidents' Council is moving into high gear with a meeting in September and the installment of three trustees on the Alumni Association Board in May 2000. I have invited comments and suggestions on the direction the Academy should be taking but all of you, even our Southern California sometime outspoken gang, have been notably silent. Let's test the efficacy of the system by a few cogent submittals.

For those of you who are still "Baseball buffs," I can recommend a couple of interesting reads which were called to my attention by Johnny Haines Jr., son of our Winn and John Haines, and in Virginia Beach. The books are by retired Arizona State Uruversity Professor Mark Harris (with whom I have corresponded), and are entitled The Southpaw and Bang the Drum Slowly. If your library doesn't have them, try Amazon.com.

Class Corner Always we have some good news and some sad news, the latter first. John Erwin Hollis died 23 July at his home in Cleveland Heights, OH. He left the service after WWII in the Amphibious Forces for a business career in the oil industry: Allied Oil, Standard of Ohio and British Petroleum, retiring as an executive vice president. He retained his Navy interests through service clubs and was a past president of the Cleveland U.S. Navy Offic63

ers Club. His wife of 55 years, Slocumb Davis, and two daughters survive him. A memorial service was held 9 September at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44106. Memorial donations may be made to the church.

Elizabeth Shaw Robinson, our enduring Bou, died 1 August after a long illness. A Navy wife, as well as a Navy junior, she could be homemaker in McLean, London, or the Philippines. She rests in the Academy Columbcirium with K.G. Memorials should be addressed to the Earleigh Highest Volunteer Fire Company, Emergency Medical Team, PO Box 547, Sevema Park, MD 21146.

Word from Bill Glennon in Norfolk is that Irene DeHority died on 20 August, with services on 23 August, and donations to National Kidney Foundation. Charlie is on our birmacle list and not hopeful. Bill Finn reports that Marybeth CoUum died in her sleep, 3 August, at her home in Costa Mesa, CA. Her service on the 7th was attended by San Diego Classmates Bill, Swede Olsen and Jean Suydam, and a large assembly of family and friends.

She rests alongside Bill, 1973, at El Camino Memoried Park.

We noted the passing of Bud Anderson last month and add that he rests in St. Andrews Mausoleum in Roanoke, VA. His obituary in "Last Call" continues the '38 record of accomplishments; memorials may be made to St. Andrews Catholic Church, 631 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA 24016 or to the Salem Rescue Squad, 201 S. Broadway, Salem, VA 24153. We want to acknowledge responses to our gifts and letters: KC Church thanked us for our hospice donation for Ann; also a thank you from Skip Robinson for Mike's letter to the family. Guy reports that the Class was well represented at the services for Bou in St. Andrews chapel at which Dale, the oldest daughter spoke.

Joe McDowell boasts a pacemaker and keeps his distance from the microwave but not his telephone. He looks forward to getting the lunch bunch together in September and some football tailgating.

Hugh Robinson and Peggy tell of a threeweek drive to Maine and eastern Canada around the Gaspe Peninsula, refreshingly cool from Washington's July heat and a beautiful countryside. Unk Alford sends greetings from Sea Island, GA, where he and Frances launched a nautical reception at their home 29 July for about a 100 guests. Guests of honor were Margaret and Al Laborde, some thirty of their children and grandchildren.

Ruffles and Flourishes, ships bells, bosn's call, and "Anchors Aweigh" sounded the notes of the party. Unk spoke of our deep appreciation and indebtedness to the Laborde's for all he has done for the Class and the Academy. Jigger Lowe '34, Dennie McCrary '60, and son. Kirk Alford, West Point '67 joined us.

Looking for autobiography? Unk recommends one by Al Laborde, "Life and Times" which he couldn't put down, fascinating and inspirational. (Laborde Printing Co., address n/a at this time).

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Looking for a novel? Once an Eagle by Anton Meyer in 1968 is back in print after a first printing of over a million. We mention it because it is a must reading at West Point and on the Marine Corps Commandant's required list, a tale of two careers, one loyal to his troops, the other an opportunist in the Pentagon. We'll make sure it is in our Bancroft Hall Leadership library.

Herb Mandel saw Artemis and Herman Miller on one of their logistics runs to New London from their home in New Britain. New England news has been all about heat, but he plans to head for Ft. Worth and the Sub Vets 1 September. As the numbers thin, the shipmates decided to have a joint FINBACKCROAKER dinner since he had served on both.

Both skippers are expected; Jack Lee '30, at 90, and John Tyree '33, at 88! Those numbers give Herb some hope for immortality.

Looking for a documentary? NBC news has produced a story for their nightly news regarding the maintenance of flag and general officer quarters. They have filmed Tingey House (the CNO's quarters in Washington, D.C.) as well as Superintendent quarters at West Point and Colorado Springs. Now, they have filmed the recently renovated Buchanan House at the Naval Academy. We have not seen the release and wonder whether in typical fashion they will snipe at the services (deja vu) for the expense. It's a matter of law.

Buchanan House named after Commander Franklin Buchanan, the first Academy superintendent, is a registered national historic building constructed in 1906. Under the National Historic Preservation Act and Navy policy, USNA is required to maintain registered historic structures. Renovation was long overdue; paint and patch no longer enough for its safe condition as a residence, let alone a center for diplomatic and service social functions. Of course, the Supe could always use the Holiday Inn (or other)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;no?

Wondering about the Internet? An informal array of '38 email users passes info around for which the obvious rubric is the Scuttlebutt Express. We didn't have to make this up.

The idea is going much farther. The AA has recognized the cyber utility to the growing majority of member users (entering Plebes must buy computers) and has moved to establish a Class and Chapter Web Page and scheduled to launch in October. There are some technical issues to resolve before the site is fully open and many features will be introduced over time. To us elders, uninebriated from sipping cyber soup, it means that our grandchildren can easily tap in and link up for us for news and activities at the speed of a blink of the electronic eye.

Wondering about the future fleet? The numbers decrease, the demands for worldwide hot spot response increase, politicians posture, ship and aircraft builders lobby, and our service leaders speak softly. Who's in charge of room? Non-military journals such as Business Week print expressions of concern by senior retired officers over the need for super subs, and the Wall Street Journal headlines General Krulak's concern over role and mission

redundancies and expense. His ships and troops of the Marine Expeditionary Forces fill unambiguously the current exigencies. Larry Pierce echats in the Sacramento area with other Navy grads who share his concern over the Pentagon leadership, and other federal departments as well. More heartening, all three services are experiencing some R&D successes in star wars related development, knowing full well that rogue missiles and rogue dictators are realities. What's the organization for a satellite wing for our asfronauts?

Not wondering or worrying were the San Diego '38ers enjoyed lunch 26 August. Swede blamed a heat wave and binnacle list for the small crowd: Henry, Foley, Harrington, Ogle, Olsen and Ratliff.

RSRH (Reefed Sail Retirement Home) Notes As our geriatric majority approaches childhood, we've discovered reaching out and hugging someone really, really makes their day. We have new understanding of Doppler effect: the tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at us rapidlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;like election issues. And, osteopomosis is a doubly degenerate disease, like viagravated.

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Pres: CAPT Paul Loustaunau, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT William J. Rube, USN (Ret) 1310 MacBeth Avenue, McLean, VA 22102 e: docabbot@aol.com The monthly '39 Washington luncheon for August at Fort Myer's O-Club had 17 '39ers in attendance. With lots of bad news disseminated about their health and medical problems, the ills of '39 are dispensed with first.

Paul Adams Paul Adams was wearing a hip cast because his recentiy renewed hip pulled loose and he will have another hip replacement operation.

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It was reported tiiat Bob Green had two toes removed due to gangrene (because of poor circulation in his feet). Now he fears tiiat his legs might have to be amputated below the knees, if the gangrene gets worse.

On the positive side. Flip Anderson mentioned that he, Vad Utgoff and Ellis Fisher were being interviewed by Discovery TV Channel for a program on their doings in their Black Cat VP Squadron.. .from Guadalcanal to the end of World War II. According to Vad Utgoff, tiie Black Cats "did night, low-altitude bombing of Japanese merchantmen and escorts, as well as air-sea rescue operations."

And Flip Anderson noted that the Black Cats under his command: "In 1944 set the U.S. record for enemy ships sunk or damaged by a single aviation squadron."

Before the end of the luncheon I looked for Jim Coleman, who was reportedly back from Bethesda, to tell him that I had reserved the tennis courts beside Dahlgren Hall at Gate 1, for the Sixtieth Reunion's tennis doubles championship on 21 October from 1330 to 1500. (That's enough time for the over-80 old duffers to prove "something.") '39 tennis players make note of this!

Carl Pfeiffer's, Mary Louise, told me at church that Carl was about the same. His Charley Chandler memory is almost completely gone but he Gordy Gayle noted that Charley Chan- keeps himself looking very presentable and dler has dropped off my radar screen. Does welcomes visits from '39ers. anyone know what's happened to him? Bud When I worriedly asked where Stan Crore said that he'd heard that Charley was Claypoole was, after hearing that he'd alliving in the Fairfax Army Retirement Home ready banked over $70,000 in funds from at Fort Belvoir and that his daughter, Casey, '39ers for the 60th, someone said, "He went had said, "He has problems with his memory to his home in South Carolina to attend to his and he reacts far better to male visitors than family's affairs." To this Bing Gillette loudly female visitors." said, "And that's an accurate statement." If Dick Moss whose sister, Teetee, is married this was said about a Bill Clinton statement, to Sandy Simmons, reported that Sandy had it might be more closely examined. a plastic tube implanted in his leg to remedy Ernie Schwab, a bit jealous of the Bill a circulatory problem and that he had surgery Ruhe and Ned Beach articles on "Why Do on his back to eliminate severe back pain. AU They Write?" in the July-August Shipmate this, while his wife had surgery for a cancer- plaintively said, "They didn't ask me for a ous growth and then more surgery to patch contribution. Don't they know I write lots of up a tom rotator cuff in her shoulder. Dick books?" So he writes lots of books? And Bud added, "I'm amazed at their cheerful cour- Gore as well as many other '39ers might have age." They live at 636 Fleet Drive, Atlantic rationally asked the same.

Shores, Virgiiua Beach, VA 23454.

Jim Coleman who is chairing the activities for the 60th Reunion in October, was a no-show, who reportedly was at Bethesda Naval Hospital "adjusting his medicine for his heart problem." More on this later.

Danny Weitzenfeld was recovering from a serious face infection.. .the result of not taking six Amoxicillin pills before having dental work. His face was puffed and a bit bloated as a result. (Are over-80 guys more subject to infection than the younger ones?)

Ned Beach Highlighting Ned Beach's reasons for writing are valuable, in light of his very poetic 200 Years of U.S. Navy History and his recent autobiography. Salt and Steel. The Class of 1939 U.S. Naval Academy might easily be known as "The Class of Ned Beach." Moreover, Admiral Bill Smith dropped me a line saying, "Your Shipmate contribution was a very inspirational piece. Too bad that your really good role model remarks were not presented years ago. I might have devoted more time to writing myself." Ned, I note, is doing a lot of book signing of his latest book (the autobiography) hereabouts.

Bud Gore said that he had edited 190 '39 biographies submitted for a Sixtieth Book, to be distributed to all '39ers at the 60th in October, "And I had to do a lot of rewriting of some of your stuff (of my biography?)." Stuff, indeed.

Rhythm Moore, in a somewhat agitated voice, from behind my back, muttered, "How do you spell Rhythm? Without turning around I said, "R...H...Y...T...H...M." At this Rhythm growled, "Well that's not the way it's spelled in this month's Shipmate'' Scurrying home to check the column I'd submitted for this month's Shipmate, I found that nine out of the ten spellings of his name were conect.

One however was "Rythm," an obvious copy editor's mistake. So what's the gripe man?

I'll try that until he cries, "Hold, enough."

At the luncheon, Ernie Schwab plugged Rick Edelmans's book The Secret of Money.

"Read that book," Ernie pleaded several times, "and we'll all be making money in today's stock market." At that Danny Weitzenfeld in a quiet aside to me said, "That's what the guys said in 1929 just before the big crash. Then, having lost all their money, they dove out of a fourth floor window." Amen.

Inspired by an article in U.S. News and World Report of July 5, entitled "The Warrior Class," which tells of the Class of 1939 West Point. It compared the 456 cadets in the graduating class to the 581 USNA Grads in 1939. The cadets lost 13% of their class in Worid War II and the USNA Grads lost about 13% of their Class. The cadets won two Medals of Honor, whereas USNA Grads had none.

But statistics on the Class of '39 as compiled

by Bing Gillette are certainly impressive.

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Bing Gillette's two-minute and ten-second statements on the Class is expected to be read over the announcing system at the Akron football game on 23 October It has been approved by the Naval Academy's Superintendent and will be read at halftime of the game, with all '39ers in attendance standing in place to be acknowledged by the crowd, for 60 years of service to the country and to Navy history.

The statement is as follows, (and it's a good

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answer to the question "What about ThirtyNine?" as asked by CDR Delaney early in the Class's years at the Academy): We have with us today a distinguished group. They are the Graduates of the Class of 1939 celebrating their 60th Class Reunion. The 581 Graduates were awarded over 900 combat awards, including: 1 Distinguished Service Cross 34 Navy Crosses 102 Silver Stars 92 Legion of Merits 73 Distinguished Flying Crosses 178 Bronze Stars 110 Navy Combat Commendations 113 Purple Hearts 12 Distinguished Service Medals 68 Presidential Unit Commendations 56 Navy Unit Commendations The vast majority of the combat awards were gained during World War 11 when their average age was 26. And finally, despite a regulation banning marriage for two years after graduation, they managed to produce some 1,382 children of which 40 went to the Naval Academy. Will the Class of 1939 and their ladies, who have had to put up with these "Ancient Mariners" for all these many years please stand up and be recognized...

As Bing Gillette visualized this epochal moment in '39 history, the Class would march (stagger?) down the field at halftime and jauntily, in jolly unison, swing their gold-topped, black-ebony, $95 Reunion walking (swagger?) sticks to the tune of "Anchors Aweigh."

But all this folderol was unanimously voted down by the alert (not asleep) Executive Committee.

H a r r y Helfrich's widow, Di, writes from Martha's Vineyard where she's selling her bookstore, saying that she's now totally confined to a motorized wheelchair, but is planning to attend '39's Sixtieth Reunion. She wanted to know if the Memorial Service for departed' 39ers at the Naval Academy Chapel on 22 October could be attended by her in her handicapped condition. Willy Stiles and George Moore confirmed that she'd have to go down eleven stairs to get into St. Andrew's Chapel making it difficult to manage. But '39ers are most hopeful that Di will come anyway to the 60th.

At the Luncheon, a publication The New Federalist (price $1) was surreptitiously laid in front of my plate. It had a green cover with a picture of Al Gore on it and it was titled, "The Pure Evil of Al Gore" by Lindon LaRouche and the article within the magazine compared Al Gore to Adolph Hitler.

Whose prank was this? Bud Gore seemed a good bet because of the astounding coincidence of last names.

Fred Clarke writes from San Diego: Our summer luncheon with the ladies at Reuben's Harbor Island went well. Attending were Peg and Tom Walker, Art Fischer, John Wallingford, Fred Clarke, Kathy and Skeet Bemis, Jig Dog Ramage, John Dolan, Dal and Doc Norton, Phyllis Keim, Gay and Val Holzapfel, Bob Brent, Millie Matson and son, Dwight Ness, with his daughter and grandson. Class of '99.

The excellent snapshots enclosed were taken by Kathy Bemis.

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Phyllis Keim and "Skeet" Bemis

Millie Mattson and son, and Ray Zoeller At the news of the death of Billy Bryant on 13 July 1999,1 called Freddy Taeusch at Ponta Vedra Beach, FL, for the obituary. He sent it along with a note: I used to play a lot of tennis with Billy Bryant. His daughter, Ann, is married to our Classmate Tommy Hart's son. Billy had two daughters, Ann Hart and Susan Sneed and two sons, Billy Jn and Alex. Some of Billy's fondest memories were the years spent in California riding his horses in Rolling Hills. He was in business in Jacksonville until his retirement.

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John C. Pennell In addition to Billy Bryant's death, it was learned that J o h n C. Pennell, who retired early due to a physical problem, died 29 January. Also picked up was the death of Therese Fuller, F r a n k Fuller's widow, and the death of Louise Dexter, Bob Dexter's wife.

Gus Norwood The reliable Gus Norwood, who is good for a yearly submission of this doings, writes from Vancouver, WA, to say that he'll attend the 60th Class Reunion on 22 October for one day only. Also, in response to the "Why Do They Write?" article he admits to having written almost daily for more than half a century: My three published books are Columbia River Power for the People: A Policy History of the Bonneville Power Administration, Washington Grangers Celebrate a Century and Gift of the Rivers: A History of the Southeastern Power Administration.

Five other books for internal administration use were: Casualty Control for Battle Cruisers (ALASKA), Engineering Course for Major Combatant Ships, Energy Research: References by Atomic Energy Commission for the White House, Powerfor the People: A History of the Northwest Public Power Association and Federal Power, for the Southwest for the Southwestern Power Administration.

Norwood received an honorary degree of Doctor of Law from Elmhurst College and currentiy serves as director of the Clark County Historical Museum of the Fort Vancouver Historical Society.

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Betty and Stormy Karl, Sara Lee and Ike Peters, Chris, Rutii and Dick Laning, Bea and Pat Gray. Betty and Jack Hinman and Ralph Gerber. Not only did they have a fun time enjoying East Coast hospitality, but also they bring the good news that all appear to be reasonably healtiiy. He reported tiiat Ralph was as feisty as ever, maybe in part because he was left behind to guard Florida's interests while Rowena was in northern New Jersey enjoying the good company of the John McMullens as they watched his Jersey Devils hockey team play.

Here are five pictiues showing how pleased everyone was having a visitfromthe Carlsons.

Jack Hinman, Bea Gray, Isabel and Swede Carlson, Betty Hinman and Pat Gray

Phil Gleimon, historian

Stormy and Betty Karl, and the Carlsons

Other westerners who came east this summer so they could report back to CaUfomia friends about oiu summer weather were Betty and Pat Clancy. They came east to see their son, Kevin Clancy '69, and his family who live in Boston. Besides seeing family and friends in the area and attending the Boston Pops, Pat went fishing in Nantucket Sound.

Since Pat knew that no one would believe his description of the big striped bass he caught, he sent me this good picture.

Chris and Ruth Laning, Isabel Carlson and Dick Laning

Thanks to John Hicks '45, we have a picture of Phil Glennon with the eleven hour long video tape he produced that shows the 17 year history of Tega Cay. While it traces the community's roots from the 1700s, it is mainly the story of this new city on Lake WyUe, SC, and the people who made it what it is today. How fortunate Tega Cay is to have such dedicated, civic minded and highly skilled people as Barbara and Phil in their midst.

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Perhaps it should be blown up and presented to Meg Rodgers so it could be hung in the top-rated Philadelphia restaurant named The Striped Bass. After Meg's outstanding design of that restaurant a few years ago, nationally, she moved into the top echelon of restaurant designers.

Still further north, to show the wry sense of humor of the people of Maine, here is a picture of two mailboxes, one for regular mail and the second for Air Mail. When you come to Castine next summer, look for this delightful bit of whimsy on your right, just north of Belfast on route one.

In July, Sis and John Lacouture drove to Saratoga Springs, NY, to participate in the dedication of a new, very nice, VFW cemetery. Its centerpiece is the beautifully mounted ship's bellfromold SARATOGA ( C V S 3), recovered from the ship after it was sunk in the atomic bomb tests at Bikini. John and the oldest survivor of this carrier, CWO Cunningham, who was in her commissioning crew in 1927, shared the honors of ringing the SARATOGA bell to start the ceremonies to dedicate this cemetery. It was a big event, attended by Gov. Pataki, members of Con67

gress, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

There was also a jet fly over, bands, and hundreds of veterans in uniform. Gold Star Mothers and former POWs. John also reports that Goat Island, the old torpedo station in Newport Bay, was recently sold by the Navy to none other than Ted Rodger's brother.

The competition about which '40 Classmates had the most commands was led by Norman Lee. That record has now been challenged by John Lacouture who commanded three aircraft squadrons, three air groups and three ships for a total of nine. Who's next?

On a recent visit with Helyn and Wally Utley at their Southern New Jersey tree farm home, we learned that they plan to move back to New Jersey from Fleet Landing. The pull of family, including a daughter and family nearby, plus enjoyment of the many now large ttees they planted years ago, are the magnets that are drawing them back home. While Wally is slowing down, he still has sparkles of wit and enjoys a good laugh.

While with the Eckerts at their lovely Vermont summer home on our way back from Castine, we two Minnesotans, Phil and I, sent messages to the other still active northland Classmates.

Warren Schoen came back with copies of several NEW MEXICO monthly papers of the era. One short item I noted was as follows: If you tell a man that there are 270,934,678,341 stars in the universe, he will believe you. But if you post a sign, "Wet Paint," that same man shows doubt by touching it.

Sixty years hardly makes a difference, does it?

Pete Peters deplored the very hot weather in Florida that kept him and Sara Lee off the golf course. That led to dreams of cool San Francisco and maybe even Minnesota Lakes.

Lou Saunders sent a short note reporting that he is enjoying life in San Diego. He finds he doesn't have to go to Minnesota to keep up with his roots, because in his neighborhood, there are many Minnesotans who have found the good life in southern California.

In response to my request for volunteers to help get out Class news that shouldn't have to wait a couple of months for Shipmate, Ben Frana has come forward with an offer to help get time sensitive news to Classmates not on email. Thanks, Ben, and also thanks to the many others who also volunteered to help.

By the time you read this, the program should be working. If any of you non-emailers have not yet offered to help support this worthy Class effort, it is not too late to send in your name to Phil.

This month, it is with pleasure that I bring you an account of the accomplishments of another "super achiever" in '40. When Skip Appleton's Navy career ended, he did not retire, he just changed course. And unlike most of the rest of us who, when we retired, started working in fields completely new to us. Skip has spent the past 30 years building on his Navy experience and knowledge to show our Navy how it can become a better, more efficient fighting force.

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After Skip spent a year at Litton Industries in California helping them determine the optimum staffing needs for new LHAs and the SPRUANCE class destroyers. Skip decided he needed more training. So, he then spent six years at the University of California earning a doctorate degree in management systems.

While studying for his degree he practiced his management skills in the role of associate director of the Public Policy Research Organization at the university.

Besides writing articles for the Naval Institute and other professional Navy publications, Skip has found time to transfer our "50" yearbook to computer disks, along with the index of '40's archives, to include summaries of what is contained in the archives.

By doing this, researchers will have computer access to what is a treasure trove of information, much of which is first hand, "I was there" accounts by '40 members writing about their careers. Skip's work has been a major undertaking that is extremely well done.

Recently, Skip has produced an in-depth study on how to stiengthen the fighting abilities of United States warships. It is so significant that it has won the personal attention of the Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Jay Johnson '68. In this document Skip has addressed five areas showing where our Navy can and should make major improvements.

These are: 1. Protecting people against stress and violence 2. Focusing on-board battle training towards performance under conditions of stress and violence 3. Techniques for displaying goals and progress 4. Clarifying chains of responsibility for battle readiness 5. Leadership toward achievement of expert ability to fight This entire paper will soon appear in the Naval Institute Proceedings. I think you will find it a most thought-provoking document.

Skip has done a masterful job in showing the need for action in each of these five major categories. For this reason, it is hard to believe that even those who are experts at resisting change, and their allies, the "it wasn't invented here" proponents, will be able to keep these carefully thought out requirements from being implemented.

Our Navy is most fortunate in having a Skip Appleton who has devoted almost 65 years of his life to helping make the U.S. Navy a better fighting force. This is just another reason why we of '40 are so very proud of this most able and distinguished Classmate. "Well Done, Skip Appleton."

Health Ted Rodgers reports that after Hugh Vickery had a defibrilator installed, he was soon out of the hospital, gaining strength, and planning to be back in Maryland by Labor Day. To Penny for her part in helping Hugh recover, and to Hugh for not letting a heart attack keep him downâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;well done to you both.

Pat Champion passes along the news that Cary Hall is now settled in at Fleet Landing.

For him, who was such a skilled communicator to have so much trouble talking, life is hard. However, with his determination, we are confident he will continue to make progress.

This year at Castine, Fritz Freund introduced me to a new form of chelation. It was originally documented by Dr. Allen E. Banik in 1971 as he was exploring why the rates of heart attacks, hardening of the arteries, arthritis, gall stones and kidney stones were much higher in some groups of people than others.

A Himalayan tribe he visited, called the Hunzas, particularly impressed him. They are very long-lived and rarely suffer any of the diseases of old age we have in abundance.

The difference he found was that their only water source was fresh rainwater, distilled by nature. As a result. Dr. Banik began drinking only distilled water and found it improved his health as well as the health of others that made the same change.

To show how distilled water serves as a chelating agent in the body, he described a simple test. Place a drop of hard water on a piece of glass and let it evaporate. It will leave a white stain composed of the minerals in the water. Then place a drop of distilled water on that stain and it will disappear. That is chelation at work.

Plants need inorganic minerals in order to grow. The rainwater picks them up as it soaks into the ground and carries them to the plant roots. Plants combine these minerals with carbon dioxide from the air to create organic minerals (such as calcium carbonate). When people or animals consume organic minerals, these are used to build body structure. However, when we drink mineral laden water, some of the inorganic minerals it contains are stored in our bodies, where they end up causing blockages in blood vessels, or in joints where they cause arthritis, or in gall bladders or kidneys to form stones.

Some of you may be aware that after my heart attack some 15 years ago, I began taking chelation treatments to clean out my blood vessels. After more than 200 such treatments, ultrasound tests showed my blood vessels clear of any foreign deposits. So, about two years ago, I stopped taking chelation.

Then, early this year, in my left hand, arthritis began to appear, first in the index finger and then progressively, in the adjacent fingers. On our return from Castine, Betty and I shifted to distilled water. After only two weeks, I realized that no longer was there arthritis pain in the two less affected fingers, and after four weeks, there was no more arthritis pain in my index finger. Meanwhile, it too is slowly returning to full flexibility. For me, it has worked.

One major advantage drinking distilled water offers is that its effectiveness as a chelator is a continuous one, whereas each EDTA chelation treatment completes its work in a day or so after each session. Besides, you have the convenience of chelating yourself in your home. And by buying bottied distilled water at the grocery store, the cost is only about 50 cents a day per person.

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If any of you readers try it, let me hear from you about the benefits (or no benefits) you have experienced.

grandchildren, Jonathan and Laura Sobeck and Jessica and Matthew Wayles.

To the grieving Bloughs, the '40 family joins me in sending our deeply felt condolences, along with our thanks for having had Nancy as a true friend.

Area code change: Orval Dickes from 602 to 480. Jake Only '40 is 4.0

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Farewell All of us who had the pleasure of knowing Nancy Blough will be deeply saddened by the news that after a long hard struggle, she lost her battle with cancer on 22 August 1999.

After she graduated from Drexel University, Nancy taught in high schools for four years.

When the war ended, she and Ike were married. She then spent some twenty years being a busy Navy wife, raising three lovely daughters and moving the family to Ike's next duty assignment.

Her ready, warm smile and real interest in others made her a favorite with all who knew her. The Bloughs were one of the seven families who attended the first Castine Capers.

Their participation in this new adventure, led

by Nancy, contributed to the startup success of this Annual '40 get-together. Nancy also was active in one of the first investment clubs for women in this area. She always found time to help both individuals and other clubs to succeed as she herself had done.

On 28 August, over 200 friends of Nancy attended a beautifully done memorial service at Nancy's church in Wayne, PA. This was followed by a private burial on 2 September at Arlington National Cemetery.

Preceding her in death was their daughter, Alice. Surviving her are her husband of 53 years, Ira K. Blough; daughters, Sallie A. Sobeck and Virginia Blough-Way les; four Shipmate, November 1999

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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 Dana Maddocks wrote that she has sold her lovely townhouse in Kingsmill, the community where Meg Anderson also lives, and has moved to an apartment in nearby Williamsburg Landing. Although Dana was sorry to leave Kingsmill, so many of her friends now live at the Landing that this seemed like the right thing to do.

Eddie Miller is recovering from a serious fall on his front steps last summer that left him in a critical coma for a long period. After lengthy hospitalization, he has returned home for continuing therapy. The head injury was severe, but he has completed his speech therapy and, I think, soundsfine.He is steadily regaining his balance and walking skill.

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The Silvermans and Elsie Starkey Seymour Einstein sent me an informative and interesting message that I am glad to share with you: It's always nice reading about '41 and others. As for me, I moved to be near Sally.

She is in one of the finest nursing homes, not only because of the beauty of the building but mainly because of the excellent staff. I believe I am qualified to judge. I have designed 72 nursing homes in 22 states and have seen the best and the worstâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it is not the building that counts, it is the staff.

Because Sally is here and my daughter and family live here, I have become a dry land sailor (very dry). To keep my mind sharp, I am working about four to five hours a day in my profession, as an employee.

This is thefirsttime in almost 41 years that I am not the employer But, it's good and I am thriving mentally. Am looking forward to a reunion of The Four Stack Destroyer/ APD Association in Las Vegas in September My first two years were aboard TALBOT (DD-114), as chief engineer (I started in the job on 1 March 1941). In a way I regret having been transferred to PENSACOLA where I became the first lieutenant because TALBOT really participated in the in-fighting, landing troops and evacuating troops under fire. The cruiser was great and we 70

participated in most of the major engagements, including being hit six times at Iwo Jima, but that was nothing like the "handto-hand" combat TALBOT experienced from 1943 onward. Indeed, I am a staunch supporter of those old tincans that really were a big factor in WW2.

My best to our Classmates.

Via Betty Taussig, Nancy Carlson has asked to be put on the Hst for '41 notices and reunions and gave us a post office box for mail.

Vance Hudgins reports that he and Helen have moved into a retirement home in Gaithersburg, MD. Their new home has lots of activities in which they hope to participate after Vance recovers from three months of illness. Their doctors want them on a one level home and no driving. In the meantime, both send their best to everyone.

Vic Rowney thanked the Class for our donation to the Navy Relief Society in memory of his beloved Dodie. Vic keeps in touch with Ev Malcolm and says that, one way or another, the two of them will get to the reunion in '01. We'll be looking for both of you.

If you noticed some peculiar duplication during a couple of summer columns, you were right. A computer problem caused me to start a colunrn on one computer and finish on another. Somewhere in there I lost the load, but now I think everything is back on frack, I hope.

November is the month of the topaz which signifies fidelity. So here are the fidelity boys: Alford, Badger, Bartlett, Felton, Foster, Hailey, Hayler, Hine, Newland, Reedy, Rowney, Spitler and Weisner. Chrysanthemum is the flower of November and it, like the November list, is colorful so lift a glass to the whole colorful crowd.

Now you have some work for your rosters.

Barbara and Ben Byrnside, 102 McSweeney Circle, Soutiiem Pines, NC 28387-8702,910246-1638, bbyrnside@juno.com; Nancy Carlson, P.O. Box 612, Shelby, NC 28151; Seymour Einstein, 5855 N. Kolb Rd., Apt. 9105, Tucson, AZ 85750, 520-577-8557, se9105@yahoo.com; Helen and Vance Hudgins, 419 Russell Ave., #509, Gaithersburg, MD 20877; Earl Luehman, elueh@ aol.com; RoUo Rieve, fax: 760-599-9620.

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Pres: CAPT James D. Small, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR R. S. Day, USN (Ret) 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 Wedding bells continue to attract our widowers and Buck Catlin has provided photographic evidence of the latest featuring Gene Farrell and his bride, Melinda (Mindy) Haynes Vernon, right after their 12 June wedding at La Jolla's Saint James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. The newlyweds drove off in G e n e ' s car for their honeymoon in Yosemite and Bailey's Harbor Yacht Club on Lake Michigan. Mindy is the daughter of RADM and Mrs. Kennetii G. Haynes, USN (Ret.). The Haynes family and Gene have

been close friends for 17 years. The newlyweds will reside in Gene's La JoUa home.

Mindy is a Navy nurse with the rank of Commander USNR.

Gene Farrell and his bride, Mindy At the end of July, Peggy and Bunky Herndon took a 15-day river cruise tour on the Rhine River Valleys. They landed in Amsterdam, where they took a one day bus tour of the city and visited Madam Toussaud's Wax Museum before boarding a 147-passenger river cruise ship. This took them by picturesque villages, castles and cathedrals.

There was also entertainment on board and Peggy was selected to assist a glass blower in making a beautiful three-inch ball, which was then given to her. Most memorable to Bunky was their visit to Mainz where Gutenberg was bom and where his press and Bible are housed in the Dom Museum. The final stop was a two-day visit to Strasbourg, which afforded them both a city tour and a country tour of Alsace. They both recommend this tour for its reasonable price and the company of people in our age group.

With most of their friends in Culver having passed on or moved away, Kitty Whimey (widow of Alden Whitney) has elected to move to a life-care retirement community, Indian River Estates, in Vero Beach, FL. This puts her closer to the grandchildren and the four great grandchildren. When Pam and Chip retire, they will also settle in Florida. Her address is 7740 Indian Oaks Drive, #G221, Veto Beach, FL 32966.

Ann Beale was visiting in Groton Long Point in early August and was surprised to see a large notice in the Groton Long Point News offering a reward for the recovery of a Naval Academy ring belonging to Jack Crawford. Seems Jack had made a dive into the surf when it slipped off his finger. In addition to a cash reward. Jack has offered to personally escort the finder on a tour of the Naval Academy. While we all have a sentimental attachment to our rings. Jack particularly valued his because it was the only personal item he was able to take away with him from the sinking YoRKTOvra during the Battle of Midway.

The Alumni Association has advised that a piece of returned mail noted that Jack Fairchild is deceased. No other information is available. Dick Arey advised Bunky Herndon that his beloved Patty had passed away on 17 June after a ten-year struggle with pulmonary/cardiac disease. She was interred in their hometown, Chatiiam, VA. We extend the sympathy of the Class to Dick, their three sons, one daughter and seven grandchildren.

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Dave Bunting, who lives in Sttiart, FL, may be reached at 561 -221 -9304. He is in fine spirits although bothered by degenerating eyesight.

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Pres: CAPT E. A. Robie USN (Ret.) 2111 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-224-0850; e: edrobie@aol.com Sec'y: CAPT "Jack" Van Ness Jr., USN (Ret) 7108 Broxburn Dr.. Bethesda. MD 20817 h: 301-320-4564; w: 202-357-3762 e: Jvanness43@aol.com Class phone: 888-535-4564; f: 301-320-9123 William Randolph Bennett Our Classmate, Bill Bennett, a sailor all of his life (and what could be better than that?), passed away rather suddenly on 8 July 1999 in Stuart, FL. Bill is survived by his wife, Alice, five children, three step-children, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

As a sailor at age 8, member of the Sailing Team while at the Academy, destroyer sailor in combat in the three major invasions in the Atiantic, duty in the Pacific, combat in Korea, and charter boat captain in the Caribbean after retirementâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bill did it all.

Fellow charter sailors with Bill in the Caribbean, Edward and Elaine Weber, said of our Classmate: BiU was very, very generous. He would be the first to help others in any way, shape, or form. There was not a mean bone in his body. He was very much liked by St. Thomasians, as well as fellow charter captains and crews...

Bill's ashes are being scattered in the Caribbean.

Philip Hurt Our Classmate Philip Hurt, who excelled as a key member of Navy's football and baseball teams and was the 16th Company Commander, passed away on 4 August 1999 in Winter Park, FL, of heart failure. Following his Navy career, Phil worked for about three decades as a property appraiser and expert witness in condemnation cases in New York City. He leaves his wife, Lona, two step-children, and four grandchildren.

Phil was bmied in the Glen Haven Memorial Park in Wmter Park. His funeral service included a Military Honor Guard, the playing of "The Navy Hymn," and concluded with an upbeat rendition of "Anchors Aweigh."

Classmate Frank Dailey has this recollection of the first days of our Class at the Naval Academy. It is June 1939...

Among the first Classmates to enter the Academy in the summer of 1939 were Brian McCauley, Dave Maher, Georg Davis, Herman Poggemeyer, Scutter Hamilton, Dave Shonerd, Bos Taliaferro, Art Challacombe, Larry Kurtz, Spence Ziegler, and Phil Hurt.

Soon after our first formation, with members of '41 barking formation and inspection instructions, and with additional Classmates coming aboard, I realized that a trim but solid-frame Midshipman, clothed like

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me in whiteworks and a round hat, was up in front as a Company Commander It was Phil Hurt. He looked sharp, stood in a "braced up" fashion, and knew all of the military commands and the cadence to use in calling them out.

That was our Classmate Phil...impressive right from the start!

Norma Jean Greenhalge Cobb Jean Cobb, beloved wife of our Classmate, Bill Cobb, passed away in Jacksonville, FL, on 1 July 1999. This remarkable lady was memorialized in a beautiful service at Fleet Landing, Jacksonville, on 6 July 1999. Attending the service were family members Bill; tiieir son, RADM Bill Cobb Jr. '68; daughter, Susan; and Jean's sister; Classmates and wives from the area, and friends. Jean was bid farewell in a memorable and moving service.

Interment was on 13 August 1999 in the Columbarium at the Naval Academy, in a service on a warm and bright August day, attended by family, friends, and Classmates of Bill.

Norma and Chuck Pendleton and Lucy and Len Smith remember her with these words: Jean was an outgoing, happy person, always full of life, who enjoyed people, family and friends. We'll all miss her Rosemarie M c G r a t h Everett Rosemarie Everett, widow of our deceased Classmate Bill Everett, passed away quietly at home with their family present. Rosemarie and Bill leave a handsome family of five sons, two daughters, and eleven grandchildren.

Rosemarie was buried in ArUngton National Cemetery on 12 August 1999, in a warm and moving service attended by family, friends and Classmates of Bill.

Ruth Ann Bress, a long and close friend of Rosemarie, when asked what kind of person Rosemarie was, said: Rosemarie was a tme free spirit, had a wonderftil sense of humor, was a "shopping wizard," a loyal and true friend, and the giver of many happy memories.

Allen Curtis Hendley As this column was in the final stages of preparation, it was learned that our Classmate, LtCol Allen Hendley, USMC (Ret.), died on 1 September 1995 in Houston, TX, of a sudden heart attack. Allen was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. He leaves his wife. Alma, two children and three grandchildren. Alma, who grew up in Annapolis, and one of their children, Susan Browne, have plans to move back to Annapolis.

The Autumn of 1940 You will recall that our Classmate, Gus Brady, sent me a complete set of The Log for the time we were at the Academy. What interesting reading! So, on two previous occasions I have included excerpts from a halfyear of these Logs, covering our Plebe Year.

What follows below is taken from the Logs of the Autumn of 1940, when we were Youngsters.. .Remember?!

The excerpts are organized in five sections: Section 1: Classmates; Section 2: Build-up for War; Section 3: Prices; Section 4: The Music of the Era; Section 5: The Movies.

Here we go...

Section 1: Classmates Editor of the 11 October 1940 issue of The Log was John Quirk. Others working on the magazine staff were C.W. Adams, V.K. Atkins, R.A. Belden, T.H. Casey, George Cornelius, R.W. Duborg, John Dudley, John Gano, Bill Godfrey, Owen Keeler, Bob Kackley, R.C. Lamb, Jim Lewellyn, Joe Lovington, Frank Nelson, Frank Reh, Bill Riblett, J.J. Schmidt, J.H. Wickert, and T.C. Hurst. In an article about the football team, John Quirk says: "if you want me to pick an outstanding man, it will be Bill Busik. Busik can do anything. For my second choice, is John Harrell." In a write-up of the Navy/Princeton game it says, "Bill Busik and Howie Clark were the best backs on the field." In a story about soccer, there is the quote: "...Dick Lazenby, star of '43's Plebe squad, answers the coach's prayer." Earl Buckwalter is mentioned as the rising star of Navy's crosscountry team, which was undefeated going into its last meet. In an article in the 13 December 1940 Log, about the beginning of winter sports, it says: "Bill Chip, heavyweight boxer, is the son of the former middleweight champion of the world."

John Harrell had already garnered the Intercollegiate Heavyweight Wrestling crown before he came to the Academy....

Section 2: Build-up for War Under construction at the time (October 1940) were 61 destroyers, 12 battleships, 39 submarines, 21 cmisers, and 4 aircraft carriers, not to mention hundreds of the new motor torpedo boats. The Navy Department, on 5 October 1940, announced that all organized Reserves of the Navy and Marine Corps were being ordered to active duty. The order affected a total of 35,000 officers and men. President Roosevelt was preparing a plan to build 50,000 aircraft each year. In order to man the ships under construction, the enlisted strength was increased to 460,000 men.

Section 3: Prices The Drags' Handbook sold for 20 cents.

Naval Academy Service Plates (by Wedgwood) sold for $1.25 each. For dinner dancing in the Mirrow Room of Carvel Hall, you could order a full-course dinner from $1.25. Wallachs of Fifth Avenue featured suits and topcoats at $35, and tuxedos at $37.50. The Hotel Paramount on 46th Street, West of Broadway in New York, advertised rooms from $2.50 for a single and from $4 for two persons, all rooms with radio. For those going to the Army/Navy game at Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, the street car fare was 8 cents and the bus fare was 10 cents. The Little Tavern on West Street sold hamburgers for 5 cents each.

Section 4: The Music of the Era Band leaders mentioned in the Logs of the fall of 1940 included Al Donahue, Will Osborne, Gene Krupa, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Jimmy Dorsey, Buddy Rich, Tommy Dorsey, Vaughn Monroe, Kay Kyser, Eddy Duchin, Blue Barron, Shep Fields, Charlie Bamett, Will Bradley, Ray McKinley, Artie Shaw, Jimmie Lunceford, Duke Ellington, Red Nichols, Jan Savitt, Ina Ray Hutton, Count Basic, Woody Herman, Larry Clinton, Shep Fields, Jimmie Lunceford, Red Norvo, Tony Pastor, Ray Noble, Bob Crosby, Russ

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Morgan, Will McKiney, Charlie Spivac, and Alvino Rey. Vocalists included Bob Eberle, Helen O'Connell, Ray Eberle, Yvette, Anita Boyer, Nan Wynn, Bea Wain, Ella Fitzgerald, Marion Hutton, the Andrews Sisters, Connie Haines, Frank Sinafra, Tex Benicke, Kenny Sargent, Dinah Shore, Ginny Sims, Anita Boyes, the King Sisters.

Section 5: The Movies Here are a few of the movies that were playing in the fall of 1940: Bing Crosby and Mary Martin in "Rhythm on the River;" Joel McCrea and Laraine Day in "Foreign Correspondent;" James Stewart and Rosalind Russell in "No Time for Comedy;" Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Rita Hayworth in "Angels over Broadway;" Wallace Beery and Leo Carrillo in "Wyoming;" Robert Taylor and Norma Shearer in "Escape"...

South Pacific Tales Not too long ago I asked Classmates for anecdotes of famous people who served with them. The following story was sent in by Joe Schmidt, and is repeated here in Joe's words: After QuiNCY was sunk off Guadalcanal, 7-8 August 1942, I eventually drew new clothes, combat boots, helmet, etc., from the island in Noumea Harbor and went back to CACTUS on TAD with ADM Richmond Kelley Turner '08 on MCCAWLEY. I kept asking for some permanent duty orders, preferably on a destroyer, but was assigned instead to the staff of ADM Halsey, aboard his communications flagship, anchored in Noumea Harbor As a very junior ensign, I was given coding room duties in the radio shack, pounding a "jeep" with two fingers, or working the more primitive decoding devices. The major compensation was that a tall, distinguished-looking captain was also on that same staff as aide to Halsey.

Most evenings, after dinner, many of us gathered on deck outside the Wardroom for sea stories, fresh air, a cigarette before the smoking lamp was out, and to be regaled by the captain's endless tales of the glamorous life in Hollywood. He was CAPT Gene Markey, a graduate of Dartmouth, a successful screenwriter and film producer He had been married, he told us, during the mid-'30s to that incredibly cute blonde, Joan Bennett, who then dyed her hair brunette and became almost a deadringerfor Hedy Lamarr. After Markey and Joan Bennett were divorced, he married the real Hedy Lamarr. Can you imagine how a young ensign, already completely smitten

by Hedy Lamarr, gobbled up these stories!

Oh yes, the end of this story is in sight. A few years later, I was going on leave from my destroyer when she was undergoing major damage repairs at Hunter's Point. I boarded a United Airlines flight out of San Francisco and felt my mouth drop open.

The stewardess, a striking brunette, bore an astonishing likeness to yes, the aforesaid Hedy Lamarr. It was fate! Three years later we were married. That was 53 years ago.

And Helen is just as attractive today as she was at that chance meeting with Joe so many years ago.

To Russia and Back In June 1999, Jacque and Whizzer White and Betty and John Kelsey participated in 72

the Imperial Russian Waterways Cruise sponsored by the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation.

In addition to visits to most of the usual tourist attractions in Russia, such as the Hermitage and the Summer Palace of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg, and the Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow, this cruise featured a 1,400-kilometer river-route transit from St. Petersburg to Moscow. The route between these two cities consists of ten separate bodies of water. Among the waterways traveled are: Europe's largest lake, its longest river, and the world's longest man-made canal.

This system was first envisioned by Peter the Great, but was not completed until 1964 when the Water Division Canal was dug. The reason for the Canal's name is that it connects the Baltic and Caspian water basins. Completion of this system required the construction of more than 20 locks and substantial alteration of almost every waterway along the route. The incredible amount of labor to complete the system was performed by millions of political prisoners who perished while being forced to work. Many of these prisoners were accomplished authors, professors and scientists, forced to work to exhaustion by Communist working-class commanders.

The river-route cruise included visits to the ports of Kizhi, Irma, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, and Uglich. En route home, the flight included a two-day stopover in Helsinki.

A Special Toast But the two couples did not forget our graduation on 19 June 1942 being celebrated by the Class in Annapolis that same date in 1999. The attached photograph was taken while the four were still on tour, at 9 p.m. local time, 19 June, which would have been about the time that Classmates were gathering for the 57th Anniversary Luncheon.

Four travelers toast graduation—57 years earlier Whizzer says his only complaint is that the caviar served on board the Russian motor-ship MIKHAIL LOMONOSOV was not as good, or as

plentiful, as that served onboard UNITED STATES when he was en route to a tour of duty on the Joint Staff of CINCEUR. A Fuji-San Adventure From Milly, John Shepherd's wife, comes this riveting story about climbing (and surviving) the fabled Fujiyama. In her words: One of the advantages of living in Japan in the mid-'60s was participating in guided tours sponsored by Fleet Activities, Yokosura. One such tour was to scale the King of Japan's mountains—Fujiyama, or "Fuji-san."

John was in the South China Sea, peddling candy and plywood from his POLLUX (AKS-4) to such Classmates as Jim Holloway in his ENTERPRISE, Frank Ault in his CORAL SEA, Ken Ruiz in his BON HOMME RICHARD and K.C. Wallace in his

LONG BEACH and the rest of die Seventh

Fleet. So, it was a good opportunity for me to make the climb to the top of the mountain on this summer day in August in the two-week "window" when the snow-cap is gone enough for the Japanese, all dressed in white, to make the pilgrimage.

We carried backpacks with warm gear, for the temperature drops on the way up to the 12,385-foot summit, and bought walking sticks which were stamped at each of the numerous "stations" as proof that we had made it thus far About halfway up, we stopped for the night at a wooden shelter where the main room was wall-to-wall futon bedding. The mountain police phoned, warning us of the increasing wind, saying that it would be dangerous to continue the climb in the morning.

Of the 37 starters, only 22 of us decided to continue.

Morning dawned fair and clear, with great gusts of wind, and we used our walking sticks so as not to be blown backwards.

There were no trees to hang on to, only gravelly volcanic soil and scrawny bushes.

Finally, we reached the summit, and with right arms pumping the air, we joined the Japanese in a lusty Banzai (Hooray!).

The focus of interest was Fujiyama's huge, deep crater A poignant sight was the row of empty slippers left around the rim by the wearers, before they took a suicidal leap into the crater: Were they lovers who could not marry, or students who could not gain entry into their chosen university, or victims of other disappointments?

There were many people milling about and our group was so disorganized that I didn't see anyone I knew, so I joined a group going down a frail that looked like the one we had ascended. By thetimewe were halfway down, I knew that I was on the wrong one of the three frails that were widely spaced, but without horizontal paths connecting them. I reasoned that if I could make my way around the mountain I would eventually run into the correct frail and wind up at the place where we started. Unfortunately, I am noted for my poor sense of direction!

I left the group and walked and walked seeing no one: no signs, no flags—nothing—just more mountain! It all looked the same with no clue as to a frail or station.

Finally I saw two people, a young man about 18 and an older woman. They spoke no English and I spoke no Japanese, so we drew pictures and played charades. They could not help me, so I started to refrace my steps hoping I would be lucky enough to find the correct frail. After a long distance, I decided to rest on a large rock and tried to figure out what to do next. Reality set in—it was late afternoon, and I was alone and hopelessly lost on the side of Mount Fujiyama!

I had no food, but I could survive that. I had no blanket to ward off the increasing cold. I wondered about night animals in the region. I felt as alone as a person can be. I was not looking forward to spending the night there, but I was sfrangely calm, feeling that something good would happen.

After resting 30 minutes or so, I was about to start walking again when a figure approached from the direction I had just

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come. It was the young man I had met earlier, and, in the old Japanese tradition, he was compelled to help this bedraggled creature. He motioned me to follow him.

We walked quite a distance and finally arrived at "my" trail, making a speedy descent on what they call the "Lava Trail," a wide path of cmmbled lava. We cranched along at a jogging pace by leading each step with our heels.

When we arrived at the base camp my group was there and about to organize a search party. My legs were mbbery from the extra miles walked, but I had climbed Fujiyama, even though I was the last one up and the last one down!

If this fine young man had not gone out of his way to help a stranger, who knows how this story would have ended?

Milly, we are so glad things ended so well!

More Email Addresses Here are additional new email addresses that have arrived in the past several weeks: Dan Karcher: capt@i95.com; Joe Schmidt: joeschmidt@spectrum-intemet.com; Chuck Pendleton: pendjr@aol.com; Clarence Cook: b j s b a y @ a o l . c o m ; L e n Smith: Igselgee @ earthlink.net.

Surprise Party Bernard Lennon and his wife, Rachel, last spring celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a three week trip to Prague, Krakow and Budapest. To top this, their five children threw them a wonderful surprise party in Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;full of friends, neighbors.

Classmates and family. 115 people helped Ben and Rachel celebrate a mass and party in New Jersey.

At the party, Ben's Midshipman uniform was on display, along with Rachel's wedding dress. His uniform sword was used once again to cut a cake. A table nearby displayed old pictiues, a beautifully compiled scrapbook, and a genealogical family tree gift for all to see. A loveseat gift now sits in the backyard under a tree for Ben and Rachel to enjoy.

The day was blessed with singing cind telling stories and jokes that ranged from how Ben and Rachel met, to the secrets of a happy and successful marriage. It turned out that Ben and Rachel met at an Immaculata College Senior Prom held at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. At that time Ben was assigned to SABLEHSH, which was in the Philadelphia Navy Yard for overhaul. And the consensus was that the secret to a successful marriage was compromise.

Ben and Rachel Lennon Ben and Rachel, the Class of 1943 sends you most sincere congratulations for a memorable day that will never be forgotten.

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Christmas Ball 1999 Our Classmate, Hank Bress, asked that all Classmates in the Washington/Annapolis area watch for the official announcement of the 1999 Christmas Ball. The date is Wednesday, 15 December. Mark your calendars!

President's Comments We are continually attempting to maintain an up-to-date data bank on Classmates' addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses. If you should change your address and/or telephone number, please notify Jack Van Ness or myself. Bob Greenwood has an excellent start on an email address data bank, so if you have not already done so, please send your current email address to Bob Greenwood (us019468@mindspring.com). We can get the word out to the Class through this means rapidly and at no expense.

And... don't forget... Please designate your donations to the Alumni Association with these words on your check: "'43 Renovation of the Third Company Wardroom."

That's '43 Family for Today!

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Pres: CAPT Henry S. Barbour, USN (Ret.) Annapohs Rep: CAPT Jack E. Godfrey, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT Wynn V. Whidden, USN (Ret) 6156 Loch Raven Drive, McLean, VA22101-3132

...Also on hand for the reception was the Navy League of Baltimore, which was instrumental in bringing GETTYSBURG and LABOON DOG, a desfroyer, to the harbor city...

Obviously, in the subdued light of dusk, the young reporter had misread DOG for DDG. Father Jake himself would have laughed at the innocent mistake. Our thanks to CAPT Frazee for contributing this anecdote.

Walt Moore, as other Classmates have been doing lately, dug into his archives and pulled out some great old photos of our Midshipman days which we are pleased to feature here. The first shot is of a studious Plebe Jay Howell at his desk in August 1940.

Plebe Jay Howell, August 1940 The second is of a snappy threesome of Youngsters in full-dress. Hap Perry, Walt Moore and Bob Wooten.

Mail Bag Florence and Dan McClenahan celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary with their good friends and Cape Codarea neighbors.

Peg and Bill Burlin, who were married one day before them on 10 June 1943. The happy couples had a fine dinner at the Whitman House on Cape Cod where they enjoyed the fond memories and anecdotes surrounding '44's graduation and their own nuptials. One must admit from the photo of them celebrating, that both couples have weathered the years splendidly. Our congratulations!

Perry, Moore and Wooten The third shows Dick Linnekin standing at ease with a 1940 model sedan (possibly a Chevy) in the background.

McClenahans and Burlins â&#x20AC;&#x201D;their 56th!

A letter from Murray Frazee '39 enclosed a news paper article from the Gettysburg Times, which he deemed would provide a laugh to '44 readers. Frazee has been associated with GETTYSBURG (CG-64) since she was launched almost ten years ago. When she came to Baltimore for a weekend port visit recently, he j o i n e d a busload of GETTYSBURcians to attend a reception on board. When he read the article the next day, he realized how LABOON ( D D G - 5 8 ) had been

mistakenly renamed by a young lady reporter.

LABOON was tied up across the slip from GETTYSBURG with a large sign reading as above. The pertinent article read:

Linnekin and vintage car Baldy Chapman continues to contribute old nostalgic photos also. This time its one from the winter of 1944-45 at the Ottumwa Hotel lounge in Ottumwa, lA, when many of us, having returned from sea, were in primary 73

flight training at NAS Ottumwa (photo below). In the back row are Jeff McVey, Parker Rogers (not a Classmate), Bill CoUett with Jackie(?), Sara and Pierre Cassidy. In the front row are George Montgomery, Red Dog Davis, and Baldy Chapman.

Those were exhilarating days punctuated by cold weather, open cockpit flying by day and seemingly endless parties by nightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; sometimes in Ottumwa and on many weekends in Des Moines.

In June, Bob Rubel, our most productive photographer, wrote a long letter describing his visit to FITZGERALD (DDG-62) down in San Diego. His description of his arrival at the La Jolla ramp off US 5 is worth repeating.

Arising out of the dismal mists at the peak of a steep hill, on the driver's side, appeared suddenly the magnificent spectacle of heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;two towering gleaming white Morman church towers hove into view; a glorious sight.

He subsequently stayed at the Navy Lodge near the Naval Station. When he motored over to Coronado for dinner, he found that LaAveiuda Cafe was long ago defunct and had been replaced by the upscale Chameleon Cafe. The next moming he found FITZGERALD, which he described as a heavy cruiser disguised as an Arleigh Burke class Aegis Guided Missile destroyer; 505 feet in length with a beam of 66 feet and displacing 8,300 tons, a far cry from FLETCHER Class DD of WWH. The Los Angeles Alumru Chapter was split for the reception between the CPO's Mess and elsewhere. There were many federal judges and over 70 flag level Navy retirees among the numerous visitors. The CO, CDR Jim Grant '80, took the ship to sea for a super demonsfration of her prowess. Bob described the CIC in glowing terms and praising the modem automated and reliable layout for rapid and efficient decision. In the gunnery exercise area the shipfiredtwo biusts

of Phalanx 20 mm depleted uranium rounds to demonstrate its close-in anti-missile defense capability. The four gas turbine compressor turbines (DC-10 engines) produced 32 knots with a wide and turbulent white wake. At this speed, the twin variable pitch screws were reversed and the ship ground to a halt in two ship lengths. Bob's narrative goes on in much detail, too much to repeat here, but nevertheless is greatly appreciated.

It is good to know that the few new warships we are building are first-rate.

Changes of Address Tom Soisson and his wife have a new address at 1600 Sable Blvd., Ste. 140, Aurora, CO 80111. Joe Jennings says that they have moved to 77 Brooks Road, Arnold, MD 21012. Henry "Hank" Eimsted reported changing his address to 16045 Camimito Aire Puro, San Diego, CA 92128-3556.

In Memory Robert P. Foreman died following a sfroke on 31 July, at Heritage Hall care facility. Funeral services were at the Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains, VA on 4 August, and interment was in Emmanuel Cemetery, Middleburg, VA. Condolences are extended to his widow, Frances, and the entire family.

See "Last Call" for the obituary. It has been learned that Carey E. Quinn expired but no fiuther details are available at this time.

Secretary's Corner Your secretary regrets to report that his beloved spouse, Melissa, took an unfortunate fall on the steps at home on 8 August, and fractured her left leg in three places below the knee. Fortunately however, neither the ankle nor the knee was involved, and except for a lengthy healing process, all is going well, thank God. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Pres: CDR Everett Parke, USN (Ret) Secy: CDR Robert O. Sherman, USN (Ret) lllON. PegramSr Alexandria, VA 22304-1928 h: 703-370-5867; e: rosherm@aol.com In Memoriam Vince Foster, of the Second Company, suffered a heart attack and died on the golf course on Long Island on 24 July 1999. He was interred in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, NY. Madeline continues to reside at 475 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804.

John Chappel, Sixth Company, reports that his Companymate, Dick Alderton, has Shipmate, November 1999

passed away. Barbara resides at 3451 Commodore Lane, East Jordan, MI 49727, and may be reached at 616-582-9260.

Address Changes Bob Ferrin now resides at 4 1 0 4 - l H Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403.

Flis new phone number is 910-790-2035. This places him approximately equally distant to a daughter in Atianta, and a son in Virginia.

Andy Kerr reports his new P.O. Box number is 2778, Friday Harbor, WA 98250; a n d y 4 5 @ r o c k i s l a n d . c o m and sjkerr@ rockisland.com.

George Hamilton has moved to 5614 Military Court, Fairfield, CA 94533-9725.

Frank Sperberg has a new address: 5215 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188. His phone is 757-229-6335 and email address is gmbowler@widomaker.com.

Association Business Company wardrooms depend upon sponsoring classes for other than the bare room.

The Fifth Company is the Color Company and its wardroom was to be open to visitors during Parents' Weekend in mid-September.

Unfortimately, the wardroom was in less than mint condition. CAPT Adkinson, recentiy assigned as the Fifth Company Officer, turned to the Mids for labor and BUI Hoover for ftinding. BUI, after inspecting the wardroom and finding gifts previously provided to be well cared for and in fine working order, recommended that the Class provide $2,500 needed primarily to re-upholster stuffed furniture. An expenditure of Class funds of this magiutude requires approval by a majority vote of yoiu Class officers. How to do that within the minimum time constraint? The official Class record shows that Everett Parke, our Class president, conducted an email poll and in very short order, Fred Kelley, our treasiuer, was authorized the expenditiue of the requested funds. Could the furniture be re-upholstered in a fortnight?

We'll keep you informed.

The Way We Are Joe Marzluff informs us that we are now in excess of 150 Class members on our email net. That number continues to grow daily.

Andy Kerr conducts a hvely correspondence about cturent Uterature and book reviews. The current contentious messages center upon SecNav's decision to add females to submarine crews, thus adding new meaning to that old occasional submarine requirement: hot bunk routine.

We have more from Andy: As Bill said to Hillary, You're not going to believe this, but ANDIAMO III is up for sale and ANDIAMO IV is (ugh) a power boat\ We now realize that to properly enjoy our area here in the San Juan Islands and environs, we need to be able to zip around at 20 knots or so. So the new ANDIAMO is an Albin 28, a down-East lobster boat design.

Last summer we visited the Hanseatic capitals of the Baltic on our first cmise ship.

Having odiers do all the work is habit forming, SO we've scheduled a cruise this November to Thailand, Singapore, Java, Bali and the Spice Islands of the Java and Banda Seas.

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Susan's MS seems nicely under confrol, and she swears that now she will really scale back her law practice to give more time for fun and games. Andy's afflictions remain unspeakable, but he is hoping to do the last leg, Maine to Florida, of his bicycle circumnavigation of the lower 48 states next year.

Joe Schroeder sends pictures of himself and his roommate. Ski Dzikowski, as Plebes and now.

Flo and Bill Roeder and Gail and Charlie Phillip on the Danube August, the time of this writing, is a slow month for news. We are, apparently, all too busy having fun and simply enjoying life.

However, the wonderful time we had at our reunion was recorded in photos that have been developed and now follow.

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...have switched sides, but still look good Joe and Phyllis sponsored four Middies while in the area: Rick Lentz '89, Steve Shedd '95, Jerrod Marsh '96, and Drew Kellog '98. Joe included a photo of LT Marsh with Phyllis.

LT Jerrod Marsh '96 with Phyllis Schroeder Chip Seymour '65, Director of Alumni Affairs, sent the next photo of Flo and Bill Roeder and Gail and Charlie Phillip as they accompanied an Alumni Association sponsored trip on the Danube.

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Kay Wilson assures Dick that he did a wonderful job in planning our Reunion. (He knows he did.)

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Reverend Bob Davis and his all male choir Fourteenth Company in LIBERTE

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BiU McLaughlin, Jim Cockrill, Bill Cosgrove, Fred Kelley, and Bob Sherman. This photo was sent by Jack Daly, who thought all were admirals. Only Bill and Jack are, the rest of us just act that way

Six of our Marine Contingent with their sweethearts. (They call themselves the Dirty Thirty, but I'm not that foolhardy.)

Sixteenth all company present or accounted for

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Pres: VADM Charles 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, Betiiesda, MD 20814-4625 h: 301-654-7315 Corr. Sec'y and Chairman 55th Reunion: CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret) RO. Box 921117, San Diego, CA 92192 h: 858-278-8665; f: 619-576-0979 e: edmhe@aol.com Andrew J. Dearman (14), Tuscaloosa, AL, has moved to 1737 Williamsburg Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-3632; phone: 205349-3407. Charles J. Forquer (18) has moved from Honolulu, HI, to 592 High Eagle Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.

I deeply regret to report the deaths of the following Classmates. Sketchy information indicates that John P. EeUs (5) died on 28 July 1999, from a massive heart attack. The 45th Register reports that he lived in Behnont, CA. No other information was available when this column was written.

Charles (Russ) Miller (9), died suddenly of heart failure in the middle of tiie night on 26 July 1999, at his home in Norfolk, VA. He served most of his Navy career in submarines.

He taught Naval ROTC at UCLA and eamed an MBA and a PHD at that institution. As a college professor he taught at universities in California, Arizona and Virginia. In 1970, he co-founded Investment & Financial Management Inc., serving as its president for 29 years.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ruth Amic Miller, five children and ten grandchildren. Interment will be at the Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to the American Diabetes Association, 1660 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

Fred August Wendt Jr., a non-graduate, was a retired senior vice president of Delta Steamship Lines when he died, 4 August 1999, at his home in Metairie, LA. He was a member of the World Trade Club of Greater New Orieans the Traffic and Transportation

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Club Greater New Orleans, the Mississippi Valley World Trade Council, the New Orleans Board of Trade, the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Foreign Relations Association of New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Mary Vezian Wendt, a son, a daughter, and four grandchildren. Burial was in the Lake Lawn Park Cemetery.

Also, I regret to report the death of Vivian Dinger Gulick in Norfolk, VA on 20 July 1999. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard I. Gulick (2). She is survived by their five daughters, ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Our sincerest condolences are extended to the surviving members of the families of each of the foregoing deceased.

Glenn Reiff (14), Pueblo, CO, has recentiy added email to his computer and would like to hear from any friends who have email. His address is: gareiff2@juno.com.

Mary and Larry Stahl (10) are temporarily staying with their daughter in Dover, MA, while Larry is receiving specialized treatment in Boston. He can be contacted c/o Mary Powers, 50 Springdale Ave, Dover, MA 02030; 508-785-2894; larrysl923@aol.com.

It appears that our Classmates have a penchant for unusual and different tours and cruises. In recent months, I reported on Marilyn and Bruce Althoff^s (1) cruise into Cenfral America; Dona and Bert Decker's (18) trip through Southeast Asia; and. Marigold and Bob Gorton's (5) tour through Africa; Arlene and Corliss Nugent (2), opted for something different: a new, seven-day cmise on the Great Lakes. They embarked in the 90 passenger French MY LE LEVANTE in Chicago. The ship's ten and a half foot draft, twin screws, controllable pitch propellers, twin rudders and bow thruster made it possible for the ship to enter small ports that larger ships caimot enter. The ship cruised at night and stopped in port during the day to permit the passengers to sightsee ashore. They visited Saugatuck, MI, Sault Sainte Marie, Wmdsor, ONT, Detroit, and Toronto. Nearly everyone was up at 6 a.m. for the land tours.

The passengers were predominantly American with about twenty percent European.

Because of the small ship, Arlene and Corliss were able to make friends very quickly. They thoroughly enjoyed the cruise and recommend it to others. Years ago. Great Lake Cruises were quite common. They have been in decline, however, they are startingup again. Corliss is from Chicago and took advantage of their sojourn there, prior to the cmise, to show Arlene around. Among their ventures were a river cruise of the city and a city bus tour. He mentioned the commuter boats and the architecture but not the stockyards. Are they gone or do the local citizens prefer not to mention them?

The group pictures above were taken at a recent Greater Washington D.C. Group Luncheon at the Army/Navy Country Club.

Al Glennon's note with the picture says: Dusty Rhoads and I were among the 100 of our Class who went directly to Submarine School after graduation. (Directly afShipmate, November 1999

From left, silting; Bill Simpson (4); Camille Metzger, widow of Bob Metzger (2); June Simpson; George Kelly (14); Fred Koch (9); and, Al Kelley (9); standing: Kiki Haak, Frank Haak (7); and Rod Wingo (19)

from left, sitting: Gordon Yeo (4); Pat and Chris Christensen (6); and Willie Searle (11); standing: Lucky and Jerry Jordan (16); Wes Schmidt (3) and John ColUns (15)

from left, sitting: Dave Leighton (18), Ernie Lowen (2), Perry Taylor (19), and Wendell McHenry (11); standing: Denis Downey (18), Dale Harris (17), Ash Ashley (13) and Al White (6) ter 30 days leave and 30 days of aviation indoctrination in Jacksonville.) Not long after we reported in, the nation celebrated VJ Day. At the Sub Base, this resulted in some danger if you ventured out into the open, as many of the boats were celebrating with live ammunition, mostiy aimed up or down the Thames Riven A few days after that. Dusty and I took off for a weekend in New York, where we rendezvoused with Dusty's fiancee and one of her college roommates, whose name escapes me. Club Zanzibar was one of the "hot" places at the time and New York was beginning to get its reputation as the city that never sleeps.

Closing time was around two or three a.m.

Good indoctrination for standing midwatches. If nothing else, the evening resulted in a picture that has stayed with me ever since.

The following additions are the latest changes to the 55th Reunion Possible Attendee Lists which were included in the Plan-

ning Packet mailed to everyone in May: 6th Company—Nell and John Wash, Fairfield, CA; 7th Company—Kiki and Frank Haak, Alexandria, VA; 11th Company—Patty and Jack Roulstone, Virginia Beach, VA; 14th Company—Glenn Reiff with his son, Gary, Pueblo, CO; and, 18th Company-Linda and Robert G. Iverson, Kitty Hawk, NC. Also, make the following corrections to the changes to the Possible Attendee Lists promulgated in the September issue of Shipmate: 12th Company—delete Virginia Dolan, who was listed in error. (She was Joe's beloved wife for 48 years and died five years ago.) Correct spelling of Jim Antwerp's name to Jim VanAntwerp. 18th Company—Mary Lou and Robert J. White, Kingsport, TN, are incorrectly shown in 19th Company and should be listed in the 18th. They have a scheduling conflict, as previously stated, which may prevent their attendance. As the result of recent 77

With the young people, taken at Club Zanzibar in New York City on 8 September 1945. L to r: Al Glennon (4); his blind date; Joel Rhoads; and Dusty Rhoads (4) changes, it now appears that there could be 493 at the 55th and we still haven't heard from a number of laggard locals in the San Diego area.

On 27 August 1999,1 attended the change of command ceremonies in JOHN C . STENNIS

(CVN-74) wherein CAPT Douglas R. Roulstone '72, the son of CAPT D. J. (Jack) Roulstone, USN (Ret.), who was in attendance, was relieved by CAPT Richard K. Gallagher '76. During the ceremony, Doug received the Legion of Merit for his performance as Commanding Officer from 3 April 1997 to 27 August 1999, from tiie Chief of Naval Operations. I don't know what was the most impressive his performance in command, the ship or the ceremony? All glowed equally bright on this day. Unfortunately, the change of command also marked part of the setting sun of our Class' progeny in the Navy because Doug, who was obviously a front runner, retired from the Navy on the following day.

Future Events The Greater Washington D.C. Group monthly luncheons at the Army/Navy Country Club. For information call Wils Engel (4).

Army/Navy game parties. The Greater San Diego Group party will be at Barbara Anne and Harry Watson's (7), in Poway, inland from and adjacent to San Diego. A flyer will be forthcoming. For more info call them at 858-748-6640. The Greater Washington D.C. Group Army/Navy game party will be held at the home of Barbie and Chuck Griffiths (6). For details on what to bring, how to get there, etc, call them at 703-385-0095.

Our 55th in Coronado, CA, 1-4 June 2000.

If you want more info, call Ed Ellis (7), the Chairman, at 858-278-8665.

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Pres: VADM John G. (Jake) Finneran, USN (Ret) Sec'y: 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 The Mail Buoy Practically everything we have this month is in the form of letters from Classmates, so let's do some of them right away: From Rocky Rock wood: Margaret and I still look back fondly on our time with you all at our 50th. Can't tell you how much it meant to us. Shortly afterward, we were joined at the Mauna Kea in Hawaii for a few days by Bea and Don Donohugh, who had flown from Kauai to be with us.

While there, we ran into Del Grantham at breakfast one moming and had a great time.

Del, l\irner Joy, Bus Cobean and I all left New Mexico Military Institute to join '47 and graduate together Margaret and I will be back at the Mauna Kea in October for a couple of weeks, and would love to have luck repeat itself. Our best to everyone.

Rocky and Margaret.

L to r: Grant Apthorp, Bus Cobean, and Stu Murray meet for lunch From Stu Murray: Hope you can use the attached picture in an upcoming Shipmate. Includes Grant Apthorp, Bus Cobean and myself. Sarah and I are off to Honolulu in a couple of weeks for a three-week vacation and to renew old friendships in the islands. Sarah and I were married in Honolulu forty-seven years ago this July.

A brief note from Wirt Thayer: A note to let you have my email address.

My kids this spring gave me a new HewlettPackard desktop with Windows '98 installed. Needless to say, I have lots to leam.

Have had a busy year attending 50th wedding anniversaries in the family; April in Nokomis, FL, June in New London, NH, and August in Ronald, WA. Accordingly, I have spent all my ttavel money for the year!

Regards, Wirt.

Birdmen of the World, Unite!

From the combination Chairman, President, Chief Pilot, Head Baggage Handler, and Grease Monkey of Pooh Bear Airlines, Bill Russel, comes the following: I recentiy completed a solo four-legged cross-country trip from San Diego to Portland, ME, and return, via Central Texas, in my homebuilt Lancair 320. This roundtrip gave me the opportunity to visit old shipmates, friends, and family who would put me up for the night. Of course, it was a bigtime ego trip to build the Lancair from a kit and circuit the United States in only four legs. Yet, as I reflected on the way home (you have lots of time to reflect during seven-hour legs!), I leamed all that I know about building and flying airplanes in the United States Navy.

Of course, a couple of technical advances make such cross-country performance possible. The use of composite structures has given the amateur builder the capability to build small aircraft which are substantially superior in both speed and range performance to comparable production aircraft.

And the advent of the Global Positioning System (GPS) now affords precise navigational information, such as heading, speed, distance, time to go, etc., at the touch of a button. Also, we are indeed fortunate to have, under the FAA, the best afrspace confrol system in the world!

In summary, I am very appreciative of the excellent Navy training which I was privileged to receive. Life is good among us amateur aircraft builders, and I wanted to share this with all my Classmates. I have photos of the Lancair if interested. (Sec'y Note: See photo. We suspect the N108PB side number stands for Pooh Bear!)

Bill Russel in his new Lancair Report From Joisey Dear Chet: A long, newsy letterfromRex Gygax prompts me to drop a note to bring those who might be interested up-to-date on Rex and his lovely Arlene. They are both well and happy and just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Their middle daughter Tere, currently at Clovis, NM, put together a wonderful memory book for the occasion. Rex and Arlene continue to be inveterate travelers. The past couple of years has taken them to Nevada, Morocco, rafting down the Grand Canyon, a time share in Pagosa Springs, CO, Huntsville, AL, to see their retired Naval Aviator son Gene, to Switzerland and Germany to visit eldest daughter, Jo, married to an Army helo pilot, and to Phoenix to visit eldest son. Rex Jr, a retired police officer Daughter Jenni is a veterinarian, and son Mark is apparShipmate, November 1999

ently now retired from Texaco. Rex and Arlene can be reached at PO Box 776, Cloudcraft, NM 88317, on the infrequent occasions when they pass through home!

Veronica and I continue to be grateful for a fidl and happy life at Forked River, in northern New Jersey, near New York and all it has to offer, and on a creek across from protected wetiands some 75 miles to the south. My judicial duties with our Appellate Division keep me as busy as I wantâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; we took off most of the summer this year.

Veronica is kept busy with a family health service in East Harlem as well as taking care of me and our Bichon "Coco." We hear from SUp Haizlip's widow Joyce, and are happy to report that she is doing just fine.

Our best to everyone. Larry Bilder.

Sunbelt Arrivals Two recent arrivals for permanent assignment to the sunswept south report their status: From Frank Hunter: About time for the latest position report.

We finally sold our home in Mississippi in late June, and moved to Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee, GA. Presentiy we're renting on site while our home is being built; completion estimate is late January '00, millennium permitting! Reynolds doesn't need my PR effort. It's extraordinarily beautiful, well-managed, with three golf courses and everything else development. We cannot foresee another move, ever Our kids are doing their nuclear thing.

Eleven grandchildren keep us busy remembering all those dates.

All Hands, Swim Call! Do drop by and see this Garden of Eden. (Though I haven't yet found the "apple"!)

Regardless, we're long-range planning on San Diego for the 55th. See you there.

As always. Frank.

And from Stu Evans: As promised earlier, I am enclosing photographic evidence of our legal residency in Cocoa Beach, FL, in the form of one '47 license plate. We tried to get something more specifically about the Class of '47, but it seems many of our choices were already selected. (Sec'y Note: Not surprising!

88 of our Classmates now liveftiU-or parttime in Florida!)

Sm Evans, Class cap, USNA shirt, and new vanity plates, making his affiliation clear to one and all We now have been here seven months and finally have everything unpacked, and that which we aren't using is in storage. Our condominium is coming along beautifully and we are very happy with our new home.

I haven't done too much yet about contacting '47ers, but did talk to Bob liimage, who hves in Orlando. We plan to get togedier in Cocoa Beach after Bob's swing north to visit Gettysburg and other battlefields.

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I had a very disturbing experience last week when I woke and realized my vision was all fouled up. I couldn't focus clearly and the distant vision was very fuzzy. It turned out I had a detached retina in the right eye, so within a day I was in Orlando Regional Hospital for immediate surgery, with Joan-Marie shuttling back and forth to the condo and our little dog at all hours of the night. It was a rather frightening experience, but I am hopeful of having the vision in that eye largely restored. Final outcome in about six weeks.

Other than that, we are enjoying Cocoa Beach immensely, and when the eye problems are squared away, I look forward to getting in touch with Classmates in the area.

Joan-Marie is making mumbles about coming back to the Washington area this fall, and I will be sure to let you know so I can attend any '47 activities. All good wishes, Stu. Ordination In last month's column, Marlene Leddick reported briefly the news about Dorothy (more widely known as "Dutch") Carlisle, the wife of Classmate Chuck Carlisle. Chuck came through with the detailed report you would expect from a very proud husband and we are pleased to report now that The Rt.Rev. C. Cabell Tennis, retired Bishop of the Diocese of Delaware, officiated at the ceremony in All Saints' Episcopal Church in Richland, WA, in which "Dutch" was ordained a deacon of the Episcopal Church. In addition to other clergy, all six of her grandchildren participated in the service, which was attended by two hundred fifty friends and family, who spilled over into the outer rooms of the small church building.

The seven years of study and preparation brought Dutch to her ordination at the age of 74. After years of service as lay chaplain and lay minister in various medical and care centers, she will continue to visit and minister to the aged, lonely, ill, and dying on behalf of her Parish of All Saints as a deacon of the church. We congratulate her and wish her continued success in her ministry.

Quick Takes The vanity plate and Internet themes "crossed over" when Clyde "Rocky" Rockwood not only sent in his email address and joined up with CYBERSEVERN47, but also sent us a pic of himself admiring the new Ohio plates on his Jag. You should see the photographic proof nearby.. ."Bo" Heininger attended the August Capital Area luncheon and gave a report on the status of the project (of which he is a driver) to permanentiy berth FORRESTAL (CV-59) at Tampa Bay as a museum and memorial.. .Jack Fisher, having assumed the office of President of the Navy League for a two-year hitch, was reviewing officer for the final dress parade of the Plebe Summer Regiment in August at Worden Field.. .They are home by now, but got a card from Les and Mase Wells while in Meissen during a tour of East Germany, Poland, and The Czech Republic. A peripatetic pair, for sure!... A quick note from George Grove enclosed a great photo of a somewhat older Foursome of Ex-Wivesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which see!...

L to r: Roommates Bill Spencer, John Albright, Al Nimocks, and George Grove in their mini-reunion at Bar Harbor

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Sec'y: CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret) 308 Mansion Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302 h: 703-549-8739; e: sk48moore@aol.com The Moores have moved back south for the winter, avoiding the frequently raw and unforgiving weather of Rhode Island for the often equally miserable weather of Northern Virginia. Please use the above address when contacting me through May 2000.

Glancing back at the Class column of a year ago, I note that there was still quite a bit of material from the 50th Reunion, including picmres. This column, by comparison, is a bit puny since the mailbox has been relatively void. I have noted over the last two columns, hoping that all of you who had great summer experiences would be writing and sending photographs.

Well, getting on with it, 1 enter with an email I received from Bill Bass in Annapolis, which I provide in its entirety: Sold the boat. What a relief!

Now that conjures up all kinds of images, and is certainly a sign of the condition in which most of us find ourselves. I suspect we are hanging on to hardware that we just ain't going to use again, but either won't face it or can't figure out how to get rid of it. I salute you. Bill. And, I add that it was a fine boat that could be viewed from any of the front windows of their condo, nestled in their small marina, and a short swim across Spa Creek to the USNA. Dick Scott, keeper of the email, reminds all of us who have access to that net out there, that the Class has a Web site of sorts within the Alumni A s s o c i a t i o n ' s place at www.usna.com. If you will plug in there and click the Class of '48, you will find the list of 79

mates who have email addresses, updated monthly (176 souls to date, and growing). If you have an address and are not on board, drop me an email at my above address and let me know, or contact Dick directly at rscott57@aol.com. No need to ask Dick for a copy of the Class list, when you can pick it up yourself.

The cassette recording of some 20 ancient Bobcat songs recorded in 1947 by that now elder gang, Bjorge, Viehman, Shoemaker, and Eilert, is selling very well at this writing. I have mine, and it is a treasure. As advertised in the last couple of columns, you can get yours by sending Ben Conroy a check for $10 made out to Ben Conroy, Bobcat Account, at 4617 Ridge Oak Drive, Austin, TX 78731. Jane Moore, as a hop-goer of old, was starry-eyed and began singing along. I advised our email list as soon as I got mine, describing how great I think it is, and have had a lot of responses. Don't you miss it.

This month Dick Shimshak comes in via cyberspace with some news from out in La Crosse, WI: Mary Kay and Jack McCord, who live in Solvang, CA, stayed with us for a few days in early July while they were traveling through the upper Midwest for about four weeks. They were retracing their honeymoon stops of 50 years ago, and also doing geneological research for both Jack's and her families. She is from Mankato, MI. I believe this was also Chuck Hathaway's home-town. His future wife and Mary Kay were good friends there. Chuck was a sort of match-maker for the McCords. Although Jack came to the Academy from Santa Barbara, his roots were also in the Midwest.

Their search took them to St. Louis and then to Farmers City, IL, and some smaller communities farther north in the state, where they found history about Jack's family. The McCords liked La Crosse very much and enjoyed a scenic ride on the Mississippi aboard a paddle wheeler Jack and I were in flight training in late '49 and early '50.

We lived across the street in Corpus Christi.

Mary Kay's and Betty's first babies were bom on the same day at the Naval Hospital, Corpus, in April '50. We remained good friends through the years and we especially enjoyed being together at the 50th Reunion.

We entered the drawing for this year's Ryder Cup at Brookline, hoping to have another reunion there, but neither of us won.

Last summer, Sybil and Jim Stockdale '47, stopped for a visit while they were en route from Oshkosh to Minneapolis to visit one of their sons. We served together in VS-27, our first operational squadron tours. When I was later stationed at the Academy, I was able to fly F6Fs out of Anacostia, and occasionally fly with Bob Melhom, who was in Operations there. Once in a while, I would fly down to Patuxent where Jim was in test pilot school and he would take me for a ride in a jet. La Crosse has had some good Navy connections in the past. Reaves Baysinger '49, was married to a girl from La Crosse and Frank Fogarty has relatives here also. This summer I met Admiral Jay Johnson '68, who was guest of honor at a local air show. He grew up in West Salem, about 12 miles from La Crosse. It's a good feeling to know that the years haven't 80

dimmed our friendships, and we look forward to enjoying another reunion.

Thanks to Shim for a great update, especially since we don't see him and Betty out East very often.

Thought you might like the snapshot of the pool, which we enjoyed escaping the dreadful heat of this summer

For those in the Washington area, the annual Christmas Ball at the Bethesda Hospital O' Club for USNA Classes '39 to '50, is 15 December, and flyers were sailed around by Al Olsen '45 in October. So, if you don't have one by now, call Warren Graham. He'll have one.

Fred Jackson, of Montana, in trying to get his email address correctly registered, left the following information with Dick Scott, for further transmission to me and Shipmate: We really feel for you folks back east with the heat, humidity, and drought. Sumner once commented in Shipmate that he could not imagine what took us to Montana. Well, he has his answer Today is the hottest day this year, in the 90s, night in the 50s. Have had four other days in the 80s and nights in the 40s with humidity in the 20 to 40 percent range. We are experiencing the drought.

Do not normally get a lot of rain, which is why we irrigate, but there has been next to none this summer Forests are dry and prone to buming. Fortunately, we had lots of winter snow, and the reservoirs are full.

We stopped and visited with Bill Wagner's widow, Sally, in Big Fork in May. She called us yesterday to thank us for the visit. She is really missing Bill. But, I think she is starting to live life again. Her kids are there for the next two or three weeks. She plans to stay in their home in Big Fork. All is well here; at least, that is what the doctors tell us!

Gene Spalding, from Chablis Lane in Fort Myers, FL, (I'm surprised he hasn't switched to Chardonnay like everyone else) reports: In the latest Navy Mutual Aid annual report, under deaths, 1 saw that Classmate Sebastian Trusso died 13 May 1998, in Saratoga, CA. I won't see you at Homecoming this year. I am going up in September to see Georgia Tech and Boston College game. I can't see playing Akron. After 52 years, I have become a life member of the Alumni Association, so I will no longer be 'lost' in their computer Cab Davis in early August provided a nice note and photo.

Libby and I had the pleasure of visiting with Dottie and Dan Shockey at their lovely farm in Virginia country about 35 miles north of Richmond. It is truly a labor of love. He and his family built the beautiful home from a cabin Dan had previously built after acquiring the property in 1964.

He said when he was a public works officer at Norfolk NS Y, he built the A-frames for the roof after work at his quarters. Then on Saturday he and his family went through the gate and were dutifully saluted because of the captains eagle on the bumper, but the Marines had a quizzical look as they towed their trailer loaded with the roof supports.

Dan and Dottie both are accomplished carpenters, cabinet makers, and refinishers.

Dottie even spackled over dark paneling in one room to put a brighter wall covering on it. Also they play a tough game of bridge using signals Dan devised with Bill Rigot when they were roommates at Bancroft.

Cab Davis and Dan Shockey From Virginia Beach, where we have a fine community of Classmates and widows, Jane Lane, who has remained most faithful to 48 since Chuck Lane died 20 years ago, checks in. We had attended a '48 luncheon in Virginia Beach last year.

It was a treat to have you at the Tidewater luncheon. I appreciate being included in these most enjoyable social events. It really is a great group and something I always look forward to. Bill Chipman is my faithful phone caller and he keeps me up to date. Thanks so very much for all that you do and have done to keep the news flowing in Shipmate. It is a real pleasure to receive your articles, always done in such a superb manner and to pemse the snapshots, too.

You deserve much credit for this, as well as all the other things you do to promote Class and USNA activities.

The heat and humidity have been abominable recently, but we are grateful that we haven't been hit by the drought prevalent in other parts of Virginia and the East Coast.

Ifinallygot on-line a month or so ago. Dick Scott had written his email address for me on a cocktail napkin late in the evening at the 50th Reunion dinner dance. I've had trouble getting it to work, so perhaps I am missing something. (Jane has joined the club, and with R. Scott's patient aid, she is safely installed). I want to keep up with as many of Chuck's Classmates and their families as possible. There are so many friends of long standing (we are not old), that I have lost track of over the years. You have all been so good to me, making me feel so much at home when I am with the group.

Howard True notes that his second daughter visited USNA recentiy and was surprised to find tiiat Bancroft Hall is not air conditioned.

My grandson hopes to go to the Academy in a couple of years, and he sent her to scout it out. Frankly, I doubt that he would last a week at the Academy, but I could be

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wrong. She said they were flying the black flag denoting excessive heat—stay inside— comical, with no A/C. Anotiier aspirant for the Class net. Randy Patterson, says: Emma Park sent your address and said I should get my address into the system.

Since we finally entered the modem world by getting a computer, here it is, RFP65 @ aol.com. Hope yoiu summer up in Newport has been great. We finally began to get our summer last week when the sun came out for four whole days. But there is no problem with fly fishing in the rain, and there is still so much snow up on the mountain frails that many are still closed and the snow damage on those now open is often so extensive that many will not open at all.

What a comparison with the East.

W a r r e n G r a h a m provides a photo of Charlie Held, Eddie Welch and himself with the USNA's Dean Miller, whom they stopped in to see while they visited the 24th Company to deliver a check to cover the Company's needs for tiie year. The 24th has decorated their Wardroom area with '48 in mind, as the photo of the door indicates.

Let the record show that the summer in the Washington area was completed, 29 August, we trust successfully, by the annual event of long, long standing, the Carolyn and George Ball memorial splash party at their Alexandria home. This party started way back when the Ball swimming pool was almost the only one in the Northern Virginia area outside of the Army-Navy Country Club, and an inhouse beer keg dispenser was unheard of. We will publish, when received, any nifty news of the event.

Welch, Dean Miller, Graham and Held Now, lest we forget, Charlie Held once again provides an update on our Endowment Fund Drive.

In late August, our Committee reported that all Classmates should have received Warren Graham's Phase 11 letter The letter of 29 July, indicated that the status of giving had reached approximately $1.2 million in contributions from 259 Classmates and widows, a remarkable start toward our $2 million goal. The good news is that in response to that letter, the Fund has already received approximately $125,000 in additional pledges and donations from some 43 new donors. As we strive for 100% participation, a continuing strong response from those who have not as yet contributed could bring us very close to our goal. The committee is receiving help from many volunteers (at least one from each of our 24 companies at graduation) who have been making telephone calls to their company Classmates in support of the drive. Their assistance is helpful, important, and exhibits, once again, that '48 is GREAT'.

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Pres: John F. Barrow Secy: CAPT Pete Swanson, USN (Ret) RO. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 h: 703-573-3653; e: pswanson@capaccess.org As we craft this column, we note two things. One, our Washington Metro area is having a first class drought with the foreboding warning that major storms could be in the offing soon. So, by the time you read this, we may be watching a hurricane tracking up the East Coast; heaven forbid. Secondly, we also note a drought in correspondence from the Class; few letters or other news for the column. That's a shame since many of us want to hear about Classmates but we can't seem to compose a letter about our own activities.

We hope the Class will respond and flood us with welcome, useful, input in the coming months and stop our cortespondence drought.

If nothing else, submit your well-crafted, ahead-of-schedule obituary for our files (just in case).

Notwithstanding the above comments.

Jack Koach sent us one fine picture of himself and Beverly and Steele and B o b H a r d e m a n from Greenwood, MS. It seems Jack and Bev took a Baltic Cruise during which they met Steele and Bob on the same cruise ship (RENAISSANCE SIREN). The picture was taken in Vesby, Sweden, and Jack reports that mutual '49er company was enjoyed during a mighty fine cruise. Many thanks. Jack.

L to r: Bev and Jack Koach, Bob and Steele Hardeman Don Trueblood sent us a couple of updates from the Hampton Roads area '49ers. First he noted that: We got together for dinner on 10 July at the Town Point Club in Norfolk. The club is in the World Trade Center with a view of the Norfolk waterfront; great food and good company. Harry Train is one of the charter members of the club and made the arrangements for us. Attending thisfineevent were: Margaret and Don Dahlman, Carolyn and Ed Dennis, Kay and Bill Dotson, Janie and Bob Fellowes, Stu and John Tiemey '46 (Stu is Janie Fellowes' sister), Wanda and Marv Frazee, Fran and Jack Huenerberg, Nancy and Jack Magee, Joann and Arch Roos, Eleanor and Strib Snodgrass, Boo and Male Thiele, Red Tolbert, Catherine and Harry Train, and Cecile and Don Trueblood. Our next outing is attending a baseball game and then the first Wednesday of the month luncheon meetings will resume on 1 September So then, Don reported that: The Hampton Roads area '49ers got together in late July for a baseball outing—

saw the Norfolk Tides wallop the Toledo Mud Hens. Harbor Park, the Tides' home field, is a real gem of a baseball park worth a visit during the season to any fan who happens to be in the area. Those present included: Don Dahlman, Bill Dotson, Pete Fullinwider, Jack Magee, Tom Parsons, Arch Roos, Walt Schriefer, Harry Train, and Don Trueblood. In addition, we had guests: Parsons had his Quantico Basic School classmate, Phil O'Hara; Arch Roos had his landlord, Joe Kelly (Arch admitted that he was trying to lower his rent); and I had my 12 year old grandson, Morgan, with me. Jack Magee deserves all the credit for our successful baseball outing. He managed to secure tickets in the shade! I think the temperature at game time was about 95 and rising.

50th Reunion News By the time you read this, our Reunion will be history. Yet, we must say how sorry we were, at this writing, to leam that our Peruvian Classmate, Manolo Bentin, will have missed the occasion. In mid-August he advised the Class that: I was looking forward to meeting you and our Classmates in our 50th Reunion. Unfortunately, I just went through a cancer right lung surgery and I have started a six month program of chemotherapy. I will not be able to attend our Reunion. My best wishes to all my Classmates and for the success of the Reunion.

We'll miss our Classmate and wish him well in his battle. Those of you who care to cheer Manolo can send him a greeting via email at: mbentin® qnet.com.pe.

We were greatly pleased to receive from Irv Bobrick, a vintage picture, taken in December 1944 of his NAPS (Naval Academy Preparatory School) company. In it are several of our Classmates including: J i m Reddick (front row, far left). Ken McArthur (front row, fifth from left). Bob Walters (front row, second from right; Bob rose to the rank of VADM and head of the Navy's Surface Warfare specialty), Don Pantle (top row, second from left), Dick Ridenour (top row, sixth from left), Jim Linder (top row, fourth from right; Jim rose to the rank of RADM and is one of the most decorated aviator member of our Class), and Bob Gilliland top row, third from right). The picture was much appreciated, hv.

USNA 49 Directory Changes Add email for Ginger Smith (widow of C. Ray Smith): gdscrsj@sky-comm.net; correct Mickey Gussow's email to: milton.gussow @jhuapl.edu; new mailing address for Wayne Hall: 15 Pinewood ViUage, West Lebanon, NH 03784; new email for Ed Messere: edjm@ gateway.net; new email for Rudy D'Ambra: rda235@earthlink.net; new area code for L a r r y Derby: 870 (870-226-2678); new mailing address for Irving Bobrick: 5068 Rosehill Dr., #201, Boynton Beach, FL 33437.

Thus our writing ends; the tales are told for this month. We wish all Classmates and their loved ones a happy Thanksgiving. Celebrate Veteran's Day. Please heed our opening remarks. And just remember and never ever, ever forget this forever truth: Nothing Can Be Finer Than To Be A '49er! RHF & PSS

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of our ilk but now it is to active duty flags and to 53 colonels and Navy captains that abound in the San Diego area. In both Tail Hook and Fleet Week the active duty people are once again accepting their responsibility and taking an active role in the providing of leadership we would have them demonstrate in all things of matter to us all.

Beat Army, Wayne

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Pres: RADM Roy Snyder, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Willy Ayres, Bill Kiehl, Bill Simons, Daryle Tripp, Bill Diehl, Jim Lynn, Charlie Hirsch, John Cavanaugh, Dick Powell Larry Hawkins, Frank Sterner, Bob Shultz, Milt Schultz, Bob Oliver, Law Kivlen, Ray Bowers, Tom Bigley, Bill Rockey, Tom Ross, Amie Austin, Bob Mandeville, Earl Halpem, and Roy Snyder attended the August 1999 monthly luncheon at the District's La Porta's restaurant in Alexandria, VA. Anna and Bill Rockey had just returned from Sweden and Russia where they had attended a balalaika convention. Bill said the trip was great and added that there would soon be a balalaika concerts in the D.C. area which would feature the two greatest artists in the world, and who were from Russia.

BiU has professed an interest in stringed musical instmments ever since he met Eddy Peabody, the world famous banjo player, after Peabody's performance at the old Capitol Theater in Washington.

Peabody served as a LCDR in the Navy during World War E at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station where he was Director of Entertainment.

Milt Schultz was in New England and visited Charlie Conlon at his summer place in Newburyport, MA, and Frank Carter in Alford, MA. He reports that both were in great shape.

Dick Powell, who had just recovered from a successful operation for cleansing his right carotid artery, gave a rundown on the status of the Class fund raising efforts and about which there will be more at a later date.

Over in Annapolis for the August gathering at the USNA O ' C l u b they managed: J o h n Cavanaugh, Jerry Coleman, John Henderson, Rex Kilboum, Tom Rogers, Tom Ross, Daryle Tripp, George Van, Jim Wilkins and Bill Wulftange. They were eagerly awaiting Navy's first football game of the season, the home opener with the scourge of the South, Georgia Tech.

We have the information from Donald T. Conover '46 that our Classmate, Richard E. Taylor passed away on 23 July 1999. Dick was a good friend and he will be missed by all of his acquaintances. Beverly remains at their home address of 31742 Grand Canyon Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.

For the monthly Class gathering in San Diego at the Naval Station Mariner Club we had: Stan Neander, B o b Muck, Dick Thurston, Gene Wisenbaker, Don Elliott, Frank Taylor, Wayne Jensen, Lloyd Harrison, B.B. Lane and Frank Cassilly. Mark Frudden reported a new address for Dick Liebendorfer of 3147 South Lewis Place, Tulsa, OK 74105.

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Our Classmate and dear friend, Lee Baggett, died of heart disease on 10 August at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego. Lee had retired as CicnLant/SacLant in 1988. He had brought those commands up to the high level of professionalism they enjoyed in those days. The extensive list of Lee's accomplishments, tours, awards, etc. will be found in Shipmate's "Last Call" section. In addition to those activities Lee also volunteered to critique "end of course" force stmcture presentations of Classes of the College of Continuing Education in the Non-Resident Program of the Naval War College. Memorial services were held at the NAS North Island Chapel on 17 August. Classmates able to be present were: Juanita and Don Albright, Frank Cassilly, Judy and Mark Frudden, Joe Howard, Thea and Cecil Kempf, John Malloy, Bob Muck, Stan Neander, Frank Taylor, Fish Whaley, Gene Wisenbaker and Martin Hardy.

Lee, Frank Taylor and Martin Hardy were all shipmates in the 7th Company while at the Academy.

A beautiful spray of flowers from the Class of 1950 was very noticeable at the memorial service since it was displayed "on high." Lee's contributions to the game of golf, his Academy, his Navy, and his country were widely recognized and appreciated.

Lee's brilliance was obvious, but his unassuming approach to business endeared him to all. A typical story that he liked tell on himself went like this: When I visited my home town in Mississippi and having attained four star rank, I was walking down the street and an oldster friend asked just what I was employed at these days, to which I replied as SacLant (interpreted as sack-o-lant) to which the oldster responded, 'I didn't know you were in the fertilizer business.'

Yes, we will always remember Lee in the fondest manner and he will be sorely missed.

In late August the members of the Tail Hook Association gathered in Reno for their annual convention and E.B. Rubey, year group '50, URI reports that it is once again a growing, viable community doing all things right in support of our Navy and carrier based aviation. They had Marine and Navy three stars at the convention who will report back to SecNav along with Ms. Carolyn Becraft, Assistant SecNav Military and Reserve Affairs on the appropriateness of the goals of the Association. After eight years of paying for what was reported as questionable conduct, we can look forward to the Association's growing influence on Naval matters. Of the nearly 1,200 in attendance there was a growing number of active duty personnel who were applauded for their participation on matters of a similar nature in San Diego, the Union-Tribune was reporting.

It's a new name for an old party that's better than ever. Take another look at San Diego's third annual Fleet Week Ball and you'll see that it was San Diego's 53rd Annual Flag, General and Senior Officer's Ball spiffed up a bit.

At previous Balls attention was paid to retireds

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Pres: Lee Doggett 1201 Black Walnut Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403 h: 410-263-5613; f: 410-263-3317 e: leedoggett@aol.com Vice Pres: John P. Sullivan 866 N. Kensington Drive, Arlington VA, 22205 Sec'y: Jack Grace 3812 N. 24th St., Arlington, VA 22207 Corr Sec'y: CAPT H.T. (Beau) Dietrich 9508 Woody Lane, Great Falls, VA 22066 h: 703-759-5006; e: beau9pnt5@aol.com Class Web page: www.usna.com/classes/class5I/ 51.html "Little minds always, in difficulty, resort to cunning, miscalling it wisdom..." â&#x20AC;&#x201D;General Henry Lee, Continental Army Around the Class As I write this column, the "Dog Days of Summer" are a memory, and the football season is almost upon us. Our President, Lee Doggett, is off to the beach for a well deserved rest, and sends his best wishes to one and all. For those of you who have not as yet responded to the recent mail-out requesting your inputs for the 50th Yearbook, please take a few minutes to share yoin history with your Classmates. Thanks, Al. San Diego News Howie Ruggles reports recent '51activities from San Diego. Research revealed that there are currently four ships in the active fleet with hull number 5 1 : THOMAS GATES (CG-5I), ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), GARY ( F F G - 5 1), and OSPREY ( M S O - 5 1).

Only GARY was homeported in San Diego, so oiu' San Diego Classmates invited GARY'S commanding officer, executive officer, and the command master chief to join with them at a monthly Class luncheon. GARY reciprocated, and a close association followed. The ship was working up for deployment, and prior to departure for WestPac, a collection was made resulting in a $540 donation to the ship's Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund.

Presentation of the MWR donation to the crew of GARY (FFG-51). M W R Officer, Howie Ruggles, Rich Fontaine, and CDR Joe Harriss '79, CO Noting the fun that attended the contacts with GARY, Howie suggested that Classmates located in the vicinity of the homeports might want to also establish close relationships with the other ships on the list.

Bill Aston reports the death of Betty Derby, wife of our Classmate, George K. Derby, in Naples, FL, on 19 July. Betty had been ill with pulmonary difficulties for a prolonged time, yet her spirit and gumption eamed her the local name of "The Eveready Battery," as she cared for George during his

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Dick Rasmussen. Lee Boh. Rich Fontaine, Jim Foley, Howie Ruggles, Andy Kremm, CDR Joe Harriss '79, CO G.\RY CFFG-51), Tom Jackson. Bill Bowling, STSM Smith Command Master Chief, Des Desrochiers, Jake Thomas, Earle Callahan, Tom McCreless. Ron Davies. and Jim McNemey recent heart attacks (three of them) and major abdominal surgery. During the past month, it was George's turn to help Betty, a task he performed with calm deliberation. Betty and George married long after he retired from the Navy. Both had been married pre\iously. There were no children from this marriage. Lenora and Bill Aston represented the Class at a memorial service held in Naples, FL, on 24 July.

Frank Sidles sadly reports the death of his wife.

Marcia, on 1 August. She had been ill with acute leukemia (AML) since the end of January when she was diagnosed. A memorial service was held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Southern Pines.

NC, on 3 August.

Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy reach out to George and Frank.

Moves Dick Dalla Mura reports his new address: 8 Rudage Avenue, Charleston, SC 29401-1815.

Nostalgia FinaUy some shots from Youngster Cruise 1948.

In the Bahamas More pictures from our early days: one is of Jim Hagan during Plebe Year, and the other shows two in their rooms. No names were listed on the picture, any clues?

MISSOURI iinreps the screen J째hn Tillson advises diat the San Diego '5 lers will have a sit down dinner on 17 November at the Ocean View Club from 6 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Any other '5lers who will be in the San Diego area at that time and who would like to attemd, please contact John Tillson at 850-481-3263.

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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 Turning to thoughts of thanksgiving, the upcoming holiday season finds us anticipating the lOOth playing of the Army-Navy classic in Philadelphia.

Jean and I have decided that we will celebrate the New Year in front of our fireplace at home.

Thoughts of our last year's trip through the Panama Canal and a stop in the Bahamas still linger The picture of Jean and me frames our beach and MS MAASDAM. Hard to take.

Are we up to (date? ^ s i t us at.^ www.usna.com to enter your email an(d mailing a(i(iresses.

Jim Hagan

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Unknown Overall there is little news this time. This must be due to our the busy summers. Have you seen the re-release of "The Yellow Submarine"?

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News of our Homecoming activity including the Vahsen Memorial Golf Tournament will appear in the January-Febmary column. At that time we will have information for the upcoming nominations and election for Class President to take us into the 21st Century and our 50th. The 50th plans are still forming and details are coming along. I know that I will enjoy reading the stories that are being put together for our 50th year book. A committee is working, and I have already shared with you some of the candidate topics.

The annual '52 Crab Feast hosted by the Sally and John Alexander in Annapolis held on 24 July this year was attended by: Nancy and Gene Avallone, Rita and Gamett Bailey, June and Jake Brown, Louise and Phil Case, Betty and Bob Caulk, Betty and Frank Hannegan, Virginia and George Lester, Rosemary and Walt Locke, Esther and Vince Manara, Charlie McDonald, Nan and Jim Quinn and son. Bill, Julie and Bill Ryan, Lois and Dick Smith, Betty and Harry Spencer, Lonnie and Norm Stein, Adele and Buz Thomas, Joan Beecher, Petey and Biscuit Wev, Jan and John Yamnicky and daughter with friend.

Prizes (these typically are created by the hosts and liberally distributed) included: Family Award, Yamnickys; Most Artistic Non-crab Pile (corn cobs). Biscuit Wev; Most Crabs, a tie between Quinn and Yamnicky teams; The Harry Bixby Award (most improved crab eater), Betty Hannegan; Novice Crab Eater, June Brown. I have included several photos: one of our host John Alexander with George Lester, Vince Manara, C.C. McDonald; another with Dick Smith, Gene Avallone, Jake Brown, Vince and Red Stein, and the third has the Browns and the Cases. Thanks, Vince, for the information.

I am saddened to report the death of William E. (Sandy) Quimby in August. He died at home in Hamilton (a suburb of Toronto), Ontario. We also have news of the death of CDR Leon Elwood Ford, but without any details.

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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) 6708 Pageland Lane; Gainesville, VA 20155-1513 p: 703-754-4492; e: djlocker@erols.com Webmaster: Paul Dudley e: pauld53@earthlink.net http://home.earthlink.net/~pauld53/usna53 It is 31 August and I'm typing the November column. After more than 15 years, it still doesn't seem right. The first Navy football game of the year will be on 4 September We will tailgate in our Pavilion. I know the tailgate will be good, but worry about the football game. We play Georgia Tech and they are a ranked team that went ten and two last year. We tend to have problems with teams that are that good. Unfortunately, there are a number of good teams on our schedule. I'll be able to provide a better feel on the team next month. Keep your fingers crossed.

The sad news continues. Paul Dudley sent me a copy of an email that he had received from Ralph Freese, which advised us that Ralph was going to undergo prostate surgery on 19 August. It was a low-key message and we both felt it was routine surgery, or as routine as that kind can be. Early the following week, the Alumni Association informed me that Ralph was to be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on 2 September I called them back asking for details and confirmation. They told me they had just passed on what they had received from the Naval District of Washington. Hart Sebring contacted Bob Doelling who had been Ralph's roommate and Bob finally leamed that the operation appeared to go well, but that on the weekend Ralph took a severe downturn and died on 22 August. Ralph's widow, Trianne, has informed us that services for Ralph were held at Tmro Episcopal Church in Fairfax on 2 September, followed by intemment at Arlington.

Ralph, who was in the 20th Company, went into the Supply Corps and retired as a commander For 18 years after his retirement he owned and operated greeting card and party stores in the Wash-

ington area. From 1991 to 1994, he worked for die Navy Memorial Foundation and hosted the '53 group at a most enjoyable evening at the memorial one summer evening. Recently he had been with the Destroyer Escort Association's Washington Headquarters. His widow, Trianne, sons Ralph and Timothy, daughter, Elizabeth A. Smith, and four grandchildren survive him. We send them all our most sincere condolences.

Had a phone call from Frances Moulton, Jack Moulton's widow the other day. She wanted to know if I could get an obituary on Jack into the Last Call section of Shipmate. The answer, of course, was yes. She gave me some more information about Jack. He was injured at the Academy playing football and lost a kidney. This led to his receiving a medical discharge at graduation, but he had mostly very good memories of our time at Navy. One story he told concerned his experiences with the sailing yacht, VAMARIE. Apparently after '52 graduated, he was the only qualified Mid left on her That summer, she was pretty much tom down in a rehab and Jack had to rebuild her Frances says he always said he had to do it by himself. Not sure if that is apocryphal or not, but it makes a good story. She added that he died after an 18-month struggle with leukemia. I told her how sorry we were to leam of Jack's death and that we hoped she was coping as well as possible. I will submit her obituary on Jack to Shipmate as soon as she sends it to me.

Bob "Fuzzy" Knight sent me some additional information concerning Steve Boyett's death.

Fuzzy had talked to Dot; Steve's widow and she told him that Steve had decided to give up the lobster business. He had sold his lobster boat, but had bought a new boat for the family to do some cruising in. The family was out of the house and Steve was working on this new boat and apparently fell overboard. Dot and the family are still pretty much in shock, but are taking comfort in the many calls, cards and notes they have received. Thanks, Fuzzy, and again we send oiu sincere condolences to Dot and the family.

Several weeks ago the Alumni Association notified me that Bob Schaller had sent in a memorial donation in honor of WilUam F. LaLonde '53.

They asked if I knew anything about Bill's death.

I didn't, but emailed Paul Dudley, as he was in the 12th Company with Bill. Paul did some investigating and found out die sad tmth. BiU had a heart attack in late July and died. As so many of Bill's fellow 12th Companymates often remind me, they were the Color Company and Bill was the Color Company Commander at the Color Parade in June Week 1953. He got out in 1958 and settied in North Carolina. His widow, Meg, can be reached at 828-

The Browns and Cases Some time back at a Washington, D.C, lunch we were very much entertained by Dick Smith performing a standup comic routine. Vince Manara in a recent email cited: Our own, Dick Smith, is making a name for himself as an amateur standup comic in the Northern Virginia area. He has appeared at the Virginian, Sunrise, and other local seniors complex, local churches and schools. He does a 45minute show that has been well received.

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765-1741. As always, we send her our most sin- There are lots of Americans and Canadians living in the area and it has two American Legion Posts cere condolences.

On both a serious and happy note it is nice to as well as a Navy League Chapter They live in an area called the Racquet Club in the town of San report that 37 Classmates, spouses and friends of die Class of 1953 attended the Reaffirmation For- Juan Cosala near Ajijic. Their neighbor two doors mation and Ceremony for the Class of 2003 at the away is also a USNA grad out of '45 or '46. Their Naval Academy on 14 August. This is a new event new address is 705 Martens Court. PMB 71-299, that was started last year with die Classes of 1952 Laredo, TX 78041-6010; phone 011-52-37610264; newport@laguna.com.mx. I asked Keith if and 2002. Basically, the new Plebe Class at the end of Plebe Summer reaffirms the oath of office he had taken Spanish at the Academy? He replied they took on Induction Day in early July. They do in a second message that he had taken Portuguese, this in a formal ceremony in front of their families but there were so many English speakers in the and their Fifty Year Classâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;us. Hart Sebring, our area (about 40,000) that one can get by without executive vice-president, reported that it was a very much Spanish. He went on to say they had been impressive ceremony. The Plebes marched on in there a littie over two months and weather-wise it tropical whites without rifles. The colors were pre- has been the most pleasant July and August he can sented, the National Anthem was played, and a remember Thanks, Keith. Keep us informed on benediction was given. Hart notes "I did not real- your new home and life. ize at first that the main staff and the two battalion Al Piatt writes that they moved last November staffs were the new Firsties who had been ttaining Their new address is 4335 Miriam Place, La Mesa, the Plebes all summer They both (Plebes and 1/C) CA 91941; 619-660-0232. Thanks, Al, and I'll let did an excellent job."

Art Gilmore know. He keeps our master Class The Superintendent acknowledged the great address list.

Class of '53 and then discussed the honor concept/ Jo Sullivan, Bill Sullivan's widow, sent in a long principles and an honor treatise that the Mids had newsy letter reporting on her move to Piano, TX. written. A 1/C read this to all assembled and VADM The move went very smoothly and she loves her John Ryan '67, the Superintendent, asked that the new small home. It was the first home she looked Plebes raise their right hands and signify their ac- at and was just what she wanted. Finding it so fast ceptance by saying, "I do." At this juncture ADM meant she had to put her house in McLean on the Ryan asked, "What class is this?" The Plebes re- market a couple months earlier than she had sponded again in unison and loudlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Ought planned. She thought January was a bad month to THREE. Sfr!" Hart was then inttoduced and made try and sell, but her house sold in one week and at a few short remarks and presented a commemora- a price higher than her asking price. Way to go, tive coin to one of the Plebes. The Commandant Jo! The new house has a small yard with room for then discussed the flow of authority from the con- flowers and some tomato plants, but not much else, stimtion down, stating that now that they (4/C) had which she likes. It backs up to a nice park with been through six weeks of training to raise their lovely ttees that she can admire and know that she right hands and renew their oath of office. Bruce will not have to rake and bag the leaves. Her son.

Ogden had made reservations for limch at Bush's Bill, and his family, Cheryl, Billy (13) and MatChesapeake Inn and a goodly part of the '53 group thew (11), live about ten minutes away. Billy is went. Hart concludes by saying "The whole thing WiUiam W. III. The only downside to the move is was quite impressive and I think all were glad '53 that she misses her '53 friends and the activities. supported the ceremony. I know I was." The pic- However, for the first time ever, she and all her ture of the '53 gang was taken by Darrell children and grandchildren are on the same side of Dempster and shows by my count 33 of our people. the Mississippi River Susan and family are back I'm assuming the gentiemen in whites are the Supe from two years in Hong Kong and are in Omaha. and the Dant. Thanks, Hart and Darren.

Jo did work in two great trips to see them in Hong I have received lots of new addresses or email Kong. Jo-Lynne and her family are still Uving on changes. Lyim and Dave Johnson have sold their their sailboat in Santa Barbara. Jo's eight grandsons range in age from 8-15. She thinks the only big home in Gaithersburg and moved into a much smaller townhouse in German town. Their new ad- way she will get a granddaughter is to wait until dress is 13109 Rosebay Drive, Germantown, MD the boys get married. At the time she wrote, they 20874; phone 301-528-2375; fax 301-528-2376. had had 24 100-degree days in a row. However, Their email address remains: mamagriz@erols. when she starts to think it is too hot, she reminds com. While we know this move is in advance of a herself that there won't be any snow to shovel next final move to the northwest when Dave retires, we winter She left her snow shovel in Virginia and felt like tying a red ribbon on it. Her new address selfishly hope that won't be for a long time.

An email from Myraa and Keith Nelson reports is 3312 Candlewood Trail, Piano, TX 75023; 972that they just moved from Maine to the Lake 618-1670. Thanks for the news, Jo; we are glad Chapala area of Mexico just south of Guadalajara. the move went so well and that you are so happy.

Sam Houston asks what would have happened if it had been three wise women instead of three wise men? They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole and brought practical gifts.

Bill Hall writes that Pont has had three chemo sessions since they discovered the lump and fortunately it appears to be shrinking. The oncologist also says she can't find any lymph node involvement. The next step will be surgery of some kind.

They are still planning on making a ttip to England in mid-September and the team at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center feels that they can work around the planned trip. Bill says the medical group is an amazing group of women. They deal only in breast cancers and as females, have a great deal of empathy with their patients. Pont is in good spirits, despite losing her hair They have an extensive stock of hats, turbans and the like, as well as a wig for emergency receptions at Court. Thanks, Bill.

We have the two of you in our thoughts and prayers and are so glad the news, so far, is good.

The planning for improvements to our Pavilion has been put on a temporary hold at the request of the Athletic Department as they are planning a stadium expansion in the end zone area which might affect our plans. Thus, we are not going to put on a Pavilion improvement fund drive at this time, but you might consider doing what some of us are going to do. Designate your donations to the Alumni Association as to be put in the Class of 1953 Fund.

That way, when we do start the improvements, we will already have a start on the requfred funding.

John Smitherman sent in two short emails. The first reported a change in his email address. It is now: jalvisl@hotmail.com. His second message identified the Classmate in the picture with Steve Hostetler that ran in the July-August column. John says it is Chuck Middleton. He also wonders if anyone wonders what happened to Skitch Henderson who played for our Ring Dance? Before reporting what John says about Skitch, I'm going to ask you all to tell me who really played for our Ring Dance? I don't remember it being Skitch, unless he was a sideman for Tex Beneke who is the one I remember But, knowing that I am getting subject to senior moments now, I'll leave this question in your good hands. Thanks, John, and if Skitch was the one, I'll get to use your message for two columns.

Bob Baker reports that he is still in Mt. View, CA, and is retired. He met with Tom Pochari at an Air Force dinner at the "Blue Cube" in Sunnyvale. He went on to say, "As you probably know Tom's wife, Dianne, passed away in April from lung cancer; neither Tom nor Dianne ever smoked; you figure." I didn't know and send Tom and his family our most sincere condolences. Bob also says he gets together with Don "DB" Smith usuaUy once a week or so and talks with him more often.

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Don is retired, plays a lot of golf and helps keep Bob's computer miming. Ira Kane is still employed working in marketing and traveling overseas to South America on business. Bob's twin grandkids are one year old and are spending the summer at the Eisenhower farmhouse in Gettysburg. Go back through your old copies of Shipmate and you will discover that one of Bob's children married one of President Eisenhower's grandchildren. Thanks, Bob. Why don't you come back to see the twins and make a Class luncheon or a football game also?

I'm going to save news from Bill Butcher, a long update on Pug McCarty sent in by Sam Houston, several interesting messages from Dave Mets, and news from both Tyke Furey and Tom Southerland for the December column. Additional pictures this month include four more of Ed Chase's great shots. The first one of these is of Bruce Borthwick. The second is of Bob Haydon.

The third shot is of Don Vogt, while the fourth picmre shows Art Bivens. Nancy and Hal Walters sent in the next three pictures. The first of these shows Nancy and Hal. The second one proves that a guy that went Air Force can still drive a boat, while the third picture shows two groovy old fools with Sally. The final shot is another of Ed's and shows Larry Watson and Hart Sebring at our summer Pavilion party. Octa and Martha look as if they don't want to be in the same picture. Thanks to Ed and to Nancy and Hal.

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Happy Larry, Sober Hart Don't forget Class Luncheons are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 11:30 a.m. Tailgates are held for each home football game at our usual spot in the East Parking lot near the SE comer All the games start at noon this year, so plan on arriving early— about 9:30 or 10 a.m. Also, all of you in the great Northwest contact Tyke Furey for details on the Army/Navy football game party that the Seattie group is having. Tyke's phone number is 360-8953179 and his email address is: tykef@telebyte.com.

That is it for now. Go Navy, Beat Everybody!

Cheers, Dave

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Pres: COL Fitz W. Woodrow, USMC (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Oliver Shearer Jr., USN (Ret) 9615 Podium D r , Vienna, VA 22182-3338 h: 703-938-5211; e: ovshearer@erols.com Web master: Will Croom e: willyaye@hotmaU.com Class Web site: http://www.usna54.net Class News From the President's August message on the Web page. This will be old hat for those on the Internet, but is intended for Classmates restricted to a threemonth lag in getting the latest news.

On 4 August, we had a meeting of the Executive Committee and I'm glad to report that we are all getting everything set for our 45th Reunion. Six months ago in my February letter I said that Al Casey and his Committee of John Pustay, Dave Glunt, Jim Zimmerman and Joe Bob Haydon 86

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Zable were working on revising our Constitution, and that Al would submit his revised draft to the Executive Committee. The letter furthermore stated that the adopted version would be mailed to the Class with a final vote planned for the business meeting at our 45th Reunion. As an aside, this is the method that the Class of 1953 and other Classes used for their adoption of a revised constitution. However, several Classmates have said that we should do the democratic thing and give all Classmates the opportunity to vote on the revision. Accordingly, we will change the previously announced procedure. In July our Secretary mailed absentee ballots (email and post cards) to those Classmates not listed as attending the 45th. Absentee ballots will be counted at the same time as ballots marked during the Reunion business meeting. The vote on the revised constitution will be to adopt or reject it. After the Reunion, petitioners wishing to amend the existing constitution will have that opportunity.

We should all be pulling together and working as a team, where we are able to agree to disagree.

Class Constitution Amendment Procedure Neither the 1979 vintage nor proposed 30 June 1999 revision has a detailed procedure for amendments. Our Class President has issued the following Class poUcy for amendments until an amendment can be approved by the Association incorporating this poUcy: Amending Process. The Class Constitution may be amended by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the responding membership of the Association.

Amendments may be proposed by the Executive Committee or by petition to the Executive Committee signed by at least forty (40) members of the Association, orfivepercent (5%)of the membership, whichever is the lessor number. The Executive Committee shall submit amendments proposed by the membership to the members of the Association by mail no later than sixty (60) days after the next Aimual Homecoming Dinner/ Meeting, unless the number of petitioners has been reduced to less than the required number by written requests of individual petitioners. Voting shall be by written ballots returned to the Secretary within sixty (60) days from the mailing date. The member's name and signature must appear on the ballot The Executive Committee may include in the mailing its recommendations concerning the proposed amendments, provided that petitioning members be given equal opportunity to include supporting arguments if the Executive Committee recommends against the petitioner's amendment It has been a hot and exceedingly dry July and August on the East Coast. From the looks of my Class column in-basket, the ink has dried out of a lot of your ballpoint pens and your computers have overheated. Perhaps a lot of regular correspondents are saving the news for Class social activities during the Reunion. This hiatus in news will accommodate inserting some photo's you sent in previously that weren't printed. In addition to the need for more news from you, don't forget to update Jack Wildman of any changes to your postal/telephone number and email addresses. After the 7 July, mailout of the proposed revised Class Constitution, I received over 20 envelopes returned because of either incorrect addresses or the forwarding time had expired. If Jack knows an address in his database to be incorrect, the name will not be carried in our Class roster with postal addresses and telephone numbers. A good many Classmates don't have a recent roster If you're not on the Internet and able to use the one on the Class Web site: www.usna54.net or didn't get a new one at our 45th, you can order one for $5 from Jack Wildman, 144 Hearthside Lane, WiUiamsburg, VA 23185. So, when you move, send either Jack or me a change of address card. We communicate regularly and exchange this info.

Annapolis Football Games This note from Mike Stroop is for non-season ticket holders: If you didn't get the ticket you ordered, there will be an NAAA representative in one of the ticket booths on the Blue side of the field.

That person can confirm that an individual in fact purchased a ticket and if you did not receive it they can issue a pass to you on the spot for your assigned seats.

In Memory We received the following letter from Maureen McCarthy.

My father, CDR Leonard D. McCarthy, passed away on 17 May 1999, peacefully in his home. He was very proud of his country, proud to be an American and to have served his country through the Navy. He would have wanted me to have passed this message along.

According to the 1998 Alumni Register, Denny McCarthy, 14th Co., had lived most recentiy in Silver Spring, M D . Our sympathies go to the McCarthy family.

A card from Lee and Brad Bassett (6) in Hawaii reported that Marian and Bob Schlenzig (2) visited them in June as a follow-up to the Bassetts visiting them in Palm Desert in March. Rumor is that Brad's OkoUhau whiskey sours are delightful but devastating. Brad and Lee are unable to attend our 45th as Lee's father (96) and Brad's mother (90) are having birthday parties in NY and CT concurrently with our Reunion. It was a pleasant surprise to get a phone call from Bill Johnson (8) in Lille, France. After giving him Mike Nassr's phone number Bill updated me on his family status. He and his wife, Maria, who is in the Italian Foreign Ministry, have recentiy adopted two orphaned Cambodian children, brothers and sisters, aged one and a half and four years. Needless to say. Bill's activity has increased dramatically in helping raise his new additions, but he seemed to be hanging in there pretty weU. The September column told of Denny Trone's riverboat TWILIGHT being used to ttansport 2Ist Co. Mini-Reunion revelers up the Mississippi River In addition to being a waterman, Denny keeps a menagerie of antique aircraft in Wisconsin that really fly with people in them. One of Denny's company mates, a bona fide North Georgia wool hat from Herman Talmadge days sent in some photos of his collection. The first pic shows Denny proudly displaying his Brunnere Winkle BIRD, with Ted Gerst in foreground Denny and Paul Foley pose in front of the "yellow bird," an airplane he purchased when he was 16 years old.

Trone, Foley and Yellow Bird Denny and his wife, Libby, purchased the red WACO in June 1954 and towed it behind an old Nash to the West Coast. Gerst is almost hidden in front cockpit.

Gerst, not Snoopy in front The two seater Travel-Aire had to be hand propped to crank and is shown taking off for Marion Military Institute with Trone and the Alpharetta Kid from Brodhead Airport in WI. It's always good to look back at the way we were.

During 52 CAMID someone snapped Poolie Watson and Gig Conaughton on an amphib ship in Little Creek.

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For the first time in a coon's age, four 5th Co. mates managed to get together for a still photo, 1 to r: Shearer, Raunig, Greenlaw and Livingstone.

5th Co. muster before march-on Alice and Ted Gerst just got back from a trip to Alaska. It started at Fairbanks, thence to Denali National Park and to Anchorage by domed train.

They boarded SUN PRINCESS at Seward and cmised to Vancouver (inner passage) with stops at Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. While aboard ship they encountered a rogue naval denizen, shown in photo. Their cmise was preceded by a week's visit with their daughter and family in California.

Pirate holds the Gersts captive That's all this month. Will have some 45th Reunion photos in the December column. Send me some of your Reunion Cmise photos with a short script. Send some to Will Croom too for our Web site. Your Scribe, Ollie.

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Plebes: Doug Horst, Frank Bendrick, Len Benzi, Koz Some words from Class Prez, Denny Sullivan We had a meeting of the 45th Reunion Committee on 21 September to finalize plans for our October 2000 gathering. The dates are 26-29 October and detailed info has been sent out by email to those on the net. A letter should also be in the hands of all Classmates prior to the Christmas break.

A report on the Washington, D.C, crowd is in order. Tony Bracken (20) has purchased a new 26 foot pontoon boat to tool around in on Lake Bancroft next to their home in Falls Church.

Pres: LCDR Dennis SulUvan, 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 While back in California, in July, attending my 50th high school class reunion, I took time out to spend three days as Al Kozischek's (02) guest in Huntington Beach. I'm happy to report that he was the perfect host (but, of course, he owed me!). Al entertained a nightclub crowd in Newport Beach one night (he shouldn't be allowed in the vicinity of an open mike), and we even body surfed one day while a board surfing contest was going on. Some people told us later that they thought some Beluga whales were being washed up on the beach. I stole a couple of pictures out of his album for the column.

The Brackens enjoying their new toy

The cocktail pennant is up!

I was a guest for a dinner cmise a few weeks ago along with Ray Hine (20) and his friend, Virginia Wyman. I can report that the boat is a tme Cadillac of pontoon boats: Naugahyde seats, carpeted deck, icebox and all the other goodies. Tony and Martha are enjoying retirement, but the problem is getting Tony off the golf course. Maybe after the first snowfall.

The golf program in the Washington area continues to be a big hit with three or four foursomes turning out every month. Tony Bracken, Ray Hine, Joe Chmelik (22), and Lucy Mustin continue to take honors every outing, but Hank Mustin (12) is creeping up on them. We are pointing toward our challenge match with the Class of '57 on 15 September A recent outing was hosted by Dutch Schultz (24) at his Mount Vemon CC in Alexandria. We discovered that the club manager is Cory Taylor, son of Pat Taylor (16). Cory joined us for a few stories and some laughs, and he appears to enjoy his job.

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Tony Bracken and John Adams I was wandering around the Army/Navy CC a few weeks ago and looked in on some plumbing repairs being made near the swimming pool. Supervising (and shoveling too) was Classmate John Gallagher (19) who had spent years in the construction business before turning it over to his son. John lives in Aimandale and is doing weU, and promised to become more active in local Class activities.

Another accidental sighting took place in Rehobetii Beach, DE. Dan Peckham (02) was shepherding his daughter and grandchildren arotmd an amusement park off the boardwalk. Dan is fuUy retired, has remarried and remains in the SUver Spring, MD, area.

During the same trip, I had dinner with Judy and Bill Manthorpe (13). They have a lovely new home in a country club community in Rehobeth Beach. Judy designed the house to her specs and BiU supervised construction when he could spare time from his teaching. Their new address is: 130 East Side Drive, Rehobetii Beach, DE 19971; 302226-1144. BiU asks that any Classmate passing through give them a caU. This year's '55 Leadership Award presenter, Charley Plumly (16) received a very nice letter from CAPT Ray P. Donahue Jr. '74, USN, commanding officer, LEYTE GULF (CG-55): LEYTE GULF (CG-55) is now past the halfway point of our deployment. We've spent 77 of the first 90 days deployed at sea, conducting operations in the Adriatic Sea and now the Arabian Gulf. As Air Defense Commander for Maritime Forces supporting Operation Allied Force/Noble Anvil in Kosovo, LEYTE GULF provided a seamless web of coverage for multi-national surface units operating in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.

The ship was tasked with positively identifying every aircraft flying in and out of the region, sifting through over 1,000 daily NATO combat sorties into the former Republic of Yugoslavia.

LEYTE GULF also spearheaded the naval element of a multi-force, multi-nation data link that exchanged real-time information between 32 surface units, airborne early warning aircraft, and 100 Command Centers worldwide.

LEYTE GULF'S strike warfare team performed exceptionally well, responding to short notice Tomahawk mission tasking several times with professionalism and accuracy. Tactical innovations originated in LEYTE GULF, and other THEODORE ROOSEVELT Battle Group ships, will change how Tomahawk missiles will be used in the future. We're proud to know that our role in Operation Allied Force made a difference leading to peace.

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When off station, the ship has visited Bari and Genoa, Italy; Villefranche, France; and Palma de Mallorea, Spain. Sailors were particularly pleased with the liberty offered in and around Villefranche and Palma. Both places saw crewmembers enjoying fun in the sun.

Villefranche, a quaint town situated between Monaco and Nice on the French Riviera, was once the homeport for the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. It provided an interesting look at life for our Navy in the early 1960s. Villefranche is also the home of Sean Connery, Elton John, Tina TUmer, and a host of other celebrities, so our "star gazers" were always on alert.

LEYTE GULF has now shifted theaters and transited the Suez Canal with THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) on 9 July. We are on station in the Arabian Gulf continuing our duties as Air Defense Commander and carrier escort. The Carrier Airwing is flying missions in Southern Iraq supporting UN mandates. We're staying close by and making sure that no one challenges our right to be there. We expect to be relieved in the Arabian Gulf in late August and return to the Mediterranean for our last port visit in early September. All of our courses then point toward home and a return to Norfolk, VA, on 24 September.

All of US onboard appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you upon our return.

San Diego area '55ers enjoyed a luau on 24 August at the Jamaica Village Clubhouse in the Coronado Cays. Attending were: Nancy and Paul Abemethy (06), Teri and Tom Boucher (07), Vem Carlson (08), Lynne and Ned Floyd (18), Sandy and Chuck Henry (01), Fran and Ken Highfdl (03), Lavon and Dick Jones (10), Al Kozischek (02) and his friend Mary Ann Andersen, Penny and John Nyquist (16), Bob Price (06), Carol, the widow of Harry Schrader (13), Tom Shine (21) and his friend Pat Curley, Peggy and Hugh Webster (12), and Karen and Bob Weir (21).

Joe Clarkson (08) received an informative note from his Companymate Tom State (08): Currently I'm in Spokane on a six month trial run for a possible PCS. Just attended three important reunions—grade school 54th, high school 50th, and a family centennial at Lake Chelan— and all were outstanding! My wife is warming up to the area, so I have hopes for the PCS. We have a nice apartment with a good view, great neighbors and lots of old friends. Thomas Wolfe said you can't go home again, but Thomas State may prove otherwise. We are now in a full vacation mode, but I had been "on call" with TRW for the launch and ascent of the Chandra X-ray Telescope recently. Chandra is now in its operational orbit and is undergoing checkout of its instruments. I had headed a small group that developed the plans and procedures for Chandra operations in the shuttle, upper stage and transfer orbit phases. Everything went very well and the science community, NASA and TRW are ecstatic. This was my swan song for full-time assignments. I'm too old to keep up the frantic pace in that arena, although I would like to keep my hand in the mix. Thus, I am negotiating with TRW to conduct training courses in the fine art of spacecraft-launch vehicle integration, launch operations and flight operations. Doing that a couple times a year (in the winter) would be ideal for me. I do get to Bellevue, WA frequently. If you are still in that neighborhood, I'll look you up on my next visit. I always enjoy seeing and hearing from Classmates and companymates. I feel fortunate to have been associated with our great group. Now that I am getting checked out on this computer it is easy to make contact. Keep in touch.

Potpourri Mary Gale "MG" Buchanan informs that Dick Gaines (05) lives in the Jacksonville, FL, area and is playing "gigs" with his jazz combo, and doing fine with a new pacemaker Windy Gaines sent MG his latest tape.

Heard from Ed "Sea Breeze" McHale (03): As you can see by the enclosed photos, we're having a great time on our '99 ventures.

McHalc's big catch!"

The Blue Angels came to Mugu this spring and we were their special guests. In fact, they dedicated the entire show to us!

That's our buddy Dave Silkey (Slot Man) standing next to Celina. I'm equally proud of this 25 lb. king salmon I caught in Olga Staits, north of Sitka during two glorious weeks aboard a friend's boat.

Now we're off to Oahu's North Shore for a couple of weeks with our new granddaughter, Megan Camille—pictures to follow.

Otto Zipf( 15) reports: In July, Peggy and I spent two weeks in Switzerland to explore, and enjoy, tremendously, a narrow corridor of this small country from Zurich down to Interlaken and Bern, including Luzerne, We stopped by the area in and around Altdorf to leam a bit about the legend of Wilham Tell. While staying in Luzerne for several days, we took a trip up to Pilatus, a "low" peak of 6,959 ft. It was socked in badly, with visibility down to about 15 feet. We'll try again on a future trip. From Interlaken, we took two cog railways, starting at Grindelwald and ending at Jungfraujoch. The enclosed picture shows Peggy and me at Jungfraujoch, the highest resort served by a rack railway at 11,401 feet. It is called "The Top of Europe." In the background is Jungfrau peak at 13,642 feet.

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The McHales with the Blue Angels John DeZell (13) has an offer for any Classmate who wants to embark on an exciting and rewarding new career—full or part-time. He's hiring field representatives for the Royal Neighbors of America. For those interested, give him a call at 877-795-9707.

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Class Executive Committee Co-Chairmen: CAPT Douglass F. Hayman, USN (Ret) ( U ) COL George Mushalko, USAF (Ret) (15) Secy: Pete Randrup (3) e: hardhead@erols.com; h/f: 410-243-0552 4407 Atwick Road, Baltimore, MD 21210 Class Web Page: http://home.att.net/~US56NA/ index.htm In Memory Audrey Scanlon—Received an email from Bob Scanlon (9) that his wife, Audrey, died on 12 August. She had been fighting pancreatic cancer The funeral service was held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Annandale, VA, on 18 August, with burial being a private ceremony in Baltimore a few days later It was Audrey's wish that any contributions be made for pancreatic cancer research so a cure may be developed for others' benefit. Contributions may be sent to Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Research, Meyer Bldg. 7-181, 600 N. Wolfe S t , Baltimore, MD 21287-6417.

Wendell W. Powell—Wendy PoweU (21) passed away on 8 September in St. Augustine, FL, following a cardiac arrest the previous Saturday moming. The memorial service was held in St. Augustine. He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the USNA Alumni Association in his memory.

Class Fraternity Does anyone have information on the whereabouts of the following members of the '56 community? Can you help us locate the following listed men from the '56 roster, no contact information (address, telephone number, email address) is available for them. Can you help develop a profile on what they have been doing through the years?

These feUows are part of the '56 family but contact has been lost. Please pass on to the Secretary any clues or information that you may have. Thank you.

Edward Everett Jr. Barlow, John Morton Bauman, (24) Martin Stanley Beason, (12) Lawrence Eugene Beaver, James Virgil Beilharz, (18) Thomas Elden Benjamin, (10) Lester David Benninger, Robert Oregon Benson, Walter

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Tuckerman Biays, Robert Edward Blizard, Buddy Lane Bobbitt, Clifford A. 'Cliff' Borden, (7) Andrew Joseph Bosso, Bruce Howard Boyle, Rabun Lee Jr Brantiey, (8) Stanley Reeves Brown, (22) Charles Keyes Bmsh, (19) John Carraway Bull, Jr, (23) Robert Edward Burks, Scott Bumette, (20) William Morse Busey, (21) James Thomas Byrom, (9) Henry Howard Caldwell Jr, (12) John Douglas Carroll, (14) Henry Earl Carter Jr, Richard Starr Carter, John Vincent Cavanaugh, Sinclair Wiggins Chiles, (18) William Sawtelle 'Bill' Choate, (4) Gary Brandt Christiansen, (3) John Nels Christophersen, (19) Philip Harold Christos Jr, Harold AUbee Cleveland Jr, Allen David Cline, (8) Robert Bricken Cochran, (16) Howard Clifford Cohen, Edmund Charles Colbert, Howard Lyman Collins Jr, (16) John Edward Connors Jr, (14) John Anthony Cooney, (14) Perry Clarkson Cooper, (1) Lloyd William Cover Jr, WiUiam George Cowell II, (14) William Adna Crawford, Bennett Jay Cremer, John Matthew Crockett, Harry Lewis Crumpacker, ( I I ) Stephen James Cunniff, (9) David Eugene Dahlkemper, Henry August Dannenbrink Jr, James Robert Darden, (14) Henry Elwood Davenport, (14) Charles Richard Day, (4) Charles Louis Dean Jr, John Lewin Dean, Rocco Anthony Deceilio, (20) Edgar Daniel Decker, (19) Carl Blanchard Denton, (4) CUfton Duane Donoho, Joel Stuart Dougherty, (4) Leo Ernest Dubois, (14) Ross Windle Dugger, (7) Joseph Anthony Duvo, (15) Charles R. Edelstein, (20) Alfred Rene Edwards.

Received a nice note from Dolores Hansen, widow of the Danish Viking's offspring, Ed "Swede" Hansen (10):

It was fun seeing the photos from the gathering for Homecoming 1961. I'm asking myself how Ed and I happened to be dead-center in the photo? Guess we just were real party people! Ah, the good old days. Best wishes to all.

Class Gatherings '56 Suggestion: When you find yourself in the neighborhood of a Classmate, give him a ring. If your arrival is known in advance, perhaps several other Classmates may gather and swap old tales and news. Frankly, it's fun!

Tidewater '56 met on 6 August for their luncheon at the Oceana Officer's Club. The agenda covered all the wardroom sins: politics, religion and personal relationships. Jim Cannon (4) made a report on the status of the USNA Fund Drive. As a side issue, he gave thumbs up on the roUer coaster at Bush Gardens after a ride with his grandchildren! Please recall that the group meets bimonthly now, on the first Friday of that month. Perhaps you can make the next meeting in December

At the game in Annapolis, a former Waco pnest appears with his message: Con Stevenson (13) News from Classmates Ed Parker (13) has come up with a nifty idea for promoting the Naval Academy: Earlier this summer, I was in the Glen Bumie Mall and happened to see a book titled A Civil War. It was a good read, and led me to decide what to do with the book afterwards. Jean and I are trying to pare down our possessions. The process expanded to include another book, an autographed copy of Letters from Annapolis as well. The resolution was that I sent them to my old school.

In my cover letter to the director of the Frank L. Boyden Library at Deerfield Academy, I ex-

Tidewater '56: Jim Cannon, Robbie Robertson, Mike Gluse, Nancy and Perry Stone, Jack Mchityre, Hoote Foote, Russ Burt, Al Newbury, and Vem Bush Shipmate, November 1999

pressed my reason for doing this. "Not many graduates of Deerfield seem to go to the Naval Academy and perhaps a few books might help stir some interest with the students."

I further asked if there were any other Naval Academy books which might be well received and she cited The Naval Academy: An Illustrated History and The Nightingales Song.

In short, these books would make an excellent donation that Classmates might want to make to their secondary schools. Through them, we may in fact be enlightening some current students early on to pursue a naval career and attend the Naval Academy, As the "Iron Wall" came down, perhaps Ed has come to bend a littie. P.S.—No, I am not connected to the Web nor do I have an email address...yet. Speed on!

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Fran and Fred Adams flank their fellow biker Tom Adler during the 1,000-mile fund-raiser trip.

From Fred Adams (23): During May three of us pedaled bikes 1,000 miles in a fund-raising trip from Cape Kennedy, FL, to Virginia Beach, VA. I tagged along with my wife, Fran, and a good friend of ours, Tom

Frank McMullen, Bill Sloan, Vic Brillantes, Dan Sullivan and host, Doug Hayman Adler. The distance of this good ride was 1,080 miles. Our bikes were loaded with tents, sleeping bags, bike tools, and a minimum of clothes.

Some days were longer than planned because some of our intended camp sites had closed, were under water, or just not inviting.

When we got to North Carolina's Outer Banks, we were hit by a nor'easter storm, complete with rain, hail and wind. Fran said: "It was much harder than expected and a lot more rewarding.

Fortunately, we are all still talking to each other— in fact, we are planning a longer ttip for next summer, from Virginia to Maine!"

Bravo Zulu on the grand accomplishment! Here are some of the comments I read in Fred's local paper. The Beacon: When Fran Adams decides she wants to support a cause, she doesn't mind working for it.

When she joined the American Association of University Women, she decided to couple her love of cycling with a fundraiser for the association, so as to help women fulfill their dreams through education.

Fred, who typically rides 60 miles a day at home, said that "several times I was left behind because my fellow bikers had picked up the pace."

At one time, in Topsail, NC, it looked as if the trip would be over. Fran had an accident while crossing railroad tracks. With bandages covering her leg and foot, riding was painful... and her bike had been damaged as well. Here's where a story within the story comes in: "We had stopped at a place (50 miles back) called Ronnie's Bike Store and talked about the trip. The owner gave us his telephone number in case anything happened. The neat thing of all this is that we indeed gave him a call, and he ttaveled 50 miles to get the bike and fix it! We couldn't have finished without his help. There were so many people who we met along the way."

Upon arrival at Virginia Beach and surrounded by friends, Fran carried her bike the last few feet and dipped it in the ocean.

Author, author! SoCal's Carl Nelson (10) has a new book out—and this one is a novel! The Advisor has as its setting the last stages of the Vietnam War. CDR Blake Lawrence, a blue water sailor is thrust into the Rung Sat Special Zone with a people whose culture he doesn't understand. It deals with the full scope of complexity that exists between the advisor and foreigners in the field. It is a setting of guerrilla warfare. There are differences in reports coming from his USN boss and his Vietnamese counterpart. There's combat action, political intrigue and even romance. The reviewer says Carl has done a superb job and the read is both lively and realistic. Turner Publishing Co. (1-800788-3350) has released it. The ISBN is 1563115131. WeU done, Carl!

Making a tour of the States, Vic Brillantes (11) and his wife, Plet, and son, Ray, stopped off in Annapolis in late August visiting Doug Hayman (11). Joining in on the fun were Frank McMullen (11), Bill Sloan (11) and Dan Sullivan (10) who flew in from St. Louis for the occasion.

As a follow-up on the gathering for Vic, word came through that Dan Sullivan (10) made it home in one piece...sort of...Dan had won the prize for coming the furthest. The prize was his being awarded an honorary "Club 11" membership. But then, he did the last thing that one could do for the trip home: Delay his doing the grand six-way bypass thing! In Dan's own words:

Of all things, I'm only sure of the two men with the bar-handle mousu Langley in the rear Shipmate, November 1999

Jiin Bruso in the foreground and Tom

Hmmm. Wonder why Sullivan hasn't given us a trip report? Well, good reason. Sometime around 2 a.m. I had a heart attack, which I managed with medicine well enough to fly home Thursday. Had I not obtained wheelchairs at both ends, I might have truly damaged myself So I got back home yesterday from a six-way bypass and am gaining strength. Did not want to send out the word until the news was good.

I was in touch with my systems and knew I might have to go in there—no offense, I really wanted to be home. Sure had a great time 'til the bottom fell out! See you in three or four suit sizes!

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as this. Notwithstanding that, we give three cheers for him pulling it off...despite him acting like a stubborn Marine!

At the ex-Philly Naval Shipyard, beneatii the desti-oyer's gun house: Pat Milligan '65, Jim Fazekas '64, Chuck Norton '62, Pete Randrup '56, and host Norm Cohn '56 Doug Hayman says that the higher grapes produce better wine. Walt Carlson shares the enthusiasm over this refinement!

Beware of die snakes in the grass! Frank McMullen, Ken Godstrey, Jean Groner, and Barb Mushalko ham it up at the '56 tailgate

Sam Armstrong overlooks the crowd- -Jan and Ted Lewin, Judi Hayman and Beth Armstrong as the weatiier forecast is made for the game...rain!

Dick Lewendoski, Pete Bennett, Al and Kaky Fazekas set up the plays for a Navy victory '56 says "Beat Army!"

The handsome, refined Ted Lewin (4) has just sprayed himself with ketchup at the Kent game tailgate

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Pres: CAPT Walter T. Meukow, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT W. H. Peerenboom, USN (Ret) 1003 Rachael Lane, Vienna, VA 22180-6473 e: whpeerenboom@compuserve.com or 102424.577@compuserve.com or whp36@aol.com

'Toy Time"窶認rank Graham (17) at the helm of DUCK in Dayton, OH. Just like an aviator, all smiles and complete disregard for navigational aids

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I am deeply saddened to begin the column by reporting the death of Classmate Jack Martin, whose obituary is in the Last Call section of this issue. Jack was beloved by all of the Class. His death is a shock to all. We had this note from Clyde Van Landingham:

I am saddened to pass the news that my Classmate and buddy. Jack Martin passed away early this moming (Sunday) as a result of a massive heart attack suffered on Monday. He was in the Cleveland Clinic awaiting a transplant. Final arrangements are not firm as yet. I'll pass details when known. (This came to us 22 August).

Our sincerest sympathy, and prayers are extended to his spouse, Ann, and his family. On a personal note, I had the pleasure of knowing Jack before we started the Academy. He and I were roommates in a home in Annapolis in the winter of 1953 while we attended a small prep school to boost our chances with the enfrance exams. His career in the Navy and in the field of medicine are a tribute to his outstanding character We will miss him!

There has not been a great deal of input from the field. Attribute that to the summer doldrums, vacations (from retirement) and perhaps the heat wave of the east, and the unseasonably cool dreary weather in the Pacific Northwest. (We rarely hear from the group up in Seattie; our most recent note from Al Brookes is a notable exception. Let this be a "wake up call" and maybe someone there will drop a line.)

Fortunately, the southwest is doing a bit better, as evidenced by this note from Dale Hollabaugh recounting a recent reunion: Several Marine Corps Classmates attended the second reunion of the 4/57 Marine Basic Class held at D.C. and Quantico 18-22 August '99.

Those Classmates who chose the Marine Corps were divided into the 4/57 Marine Basic Class (18) and the 5/57 Marine Basic Class (43). In addition to the students, the Marine company officers were also invited. A photo of several of the attendees is shown.

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L to r; Dale, Nada. Nancy. Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;dog, Morgan The reunion included a revisit to Quantico, where we were updated on the Corps, and Camp Upshur, the site of our basic training. Also, there was VIP seating at the 8th and I evening parade with the C/S Army and the CMC reviewing, a grand banquet at the Crystal City Marriott and plenty of time for tales to be told in the 24 hour hospitality suite. In addition, Nada and I visited with Nancy and Dave Mabry at their beautiful home on Lake Anna in Mineral, VA, before the reunion, and enjoyed Carol and Ron Marryott's hospitality at the end of the reunion. It was a wonderful, memorable week.

Reunions are beginning to be all the rage, I find.

This one sounds tike quite a blast. We are all now receiving invitations to ship and squadron gettogethers for the exchange of ties and good will.

Lest it be said that I never promise anything, here is the aimouncement of a forthcoming article (unless Walt Meukow can get it to me in time for a late input.) Walt sent this: I have a short write up and picture of Gene Vallerie, his son, Dan Vallerie '77, and his son's roommate, Jess Schmm '77 on a fishing trip off Vancouver. The material was provided by Jess, who promised Gene to get it into our column.

This also qualifies for the usual "inter-class ecuminicism award" that this coliunn is famous for Now if Walt can just get me the article, we wiU make it good. .And, here it is from Jess Schrum '77: This past July, I shared an eight-day king salmon and halibut fishing adventure off the west coast of Vancouver Island with Gene Vallerie '57 and his son (and my Classmate), Dan Vallerie '77.

We manned a 38-foot Bertram for the 250 mile voyage from Victoria to Tahsis, mooring or anchoring overnight in Sooke, Ucluelet and Nootka Sound, and catching over 200 pounds of king and 150 pounds of halibut along the way. Although Gene is a retired Air Force officer, he graciously concealed his superior seamanship and navigation skills, so that Dan could appoint himself "sea captain" for the week.

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"Limiting out" on king salmon off northern Vancouver Island, July 1999. From left: Dan Vallerie '77, Gene Vallerie '57 and Jess Schrum '77 Unfortunately, Betty and I missed Carolyn and Herb Hoppe's annual summer picnic for Thud Companymates, but I will try and get a picture and write-up from Fred Howe for the next issue (another promise, this could become a habit!). We did manage to join the Hoppe family to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary which we attended with Gin and Paul Behrends. Carolyn and Herb epitomize the happy couple who are happier 40 years later than they were the day they tied the knot up in Oregon!

That is the sum and substance of the news. Football starts next week (although by the time you read this, we will be looking at beating Army!) Keep in touch! Beat Army! ...Bill Peerenboom '57

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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: wwaIters@mail.erols.com http:// www.usnaclass.org/class/58 This is the last November with a number "19" as the century indicator and here you are only eight weeks away from New Year's Eve, planning for the frolic into the year 2000. The '58 colurrm is Y2K compliant, whatever that is. Hard to believe that at one time. Class correspondents could actually turn in their columns in longhand, and the Shipmate staff would take care of the typing. It

was the effort of writing in longhand, then re-typing for submission that drove this correspondent into the world of computers in 1985. It was hot stuff... a 1088 computer with a 20 Meg hard drive, and a word processor called LEWP. It wasn't even Y1987 compliant! And here we are, 14 years later, super-powered and wired to the hilt, and still sitting around in November pondering the ability to stay up until midnight in eight weeks to see the calendar roll over If you make it to midnight, how about sending a photo as proof...with the '58 flag or reasonable facsimile included. Now on to the adventures of the Class of '58 as it travels along the path to the new century.

The past months have witnessed the 10th Company '58ers in action. They had a brunch on 10 May at the home of Tinker and Mel Runzo, honoring Mickey and Bill Hillsman, who were unable to attend the 40th Reunion. The Hillsmans were able to visit with Pat and Bill Cartwright in May, so that entire group joined with other 10th Companymates at the Runzos to visit with Pat and Marion Doss, Eileen and Mike Giglio, Pat and George Jenkins, Holly and George Peyton, and Pat and JJ Seeberger.

In June, a 10th Company nucleus with augmentation took on the Grand Canyon of the Colorado the hard way...Whitewater rafting! Norine and Dave Ault (10), Barbara and Chris Naquin (10), Pat and JJ Seeberger (10), with Kay and Tom Powell (13), Jean LeBer (15), and Lou Shane (16) made up the team that took on 280 miles of Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. When the ammo cans shifted at the Hermit Rapid, they almost had to utilize the "man overboard" fraining for Lou Shane, but his USNA training prevailed.

Jean LeBer favored the comfort of the raft's stem where he slept and entertained others with his repertoire of jokes. Chris Naquin deserves an "E" for his three-hour video documentation, which can be used to refresh our memories when those senior moments occur The flag was kept dry while negotiating the rapids so the enclosed picture could be taken. Holding the flag are Tinker Runzo and Kay PoweU, assisted by Mel Runzo, Chris Naquin, and Lou Shane. Norine Ault took the picture, and standing in back are Pat Seeberger, Jean LeBer, J J Seeberger, Tom Powell, Barbara Naquin, and Dave Ault. Apparently, all this sans guides! Way to go, seagoing '58ers!

Out on the Left Coast, the 7th Company was in action. Madelyn and Joe Fenick felt their retirement home was essentially finished, so they took time to ttavel from San Diego up to Monterey Bay country where they combined forces with Pat and John Davis and visited newlyweds Sherry and Lee Mink in their beautiful Carmel Valley home. The group went for dinner at Wils Fargo, and are shown in the photo enjoying the wonderful June weather, from left: Pat Davis, Lee Mink, Sherry Mink, Madelyn and Joe Fenick, and John Davis. The next day, the Davis team and the Fenick team tried the nine-hole course at Pebble Beach, with the result being Madelyn and Joe signing up for a golf Elder Hostel week in late September in Prescott, AZ. '58 frack star Larry Kauffman (18) was recognized for his athletic prowess by induction into the Carbon County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame last May. An outstanding high school athlete at Tamaqua High; he played football, basketball, and ttack. While attending Wyoming Seminary, he was courted by many schools, but chose the Naval Academy on the advice of his mother He was a football JV starter in 1955, but suffered a knee injury that kept him off the gridiron for the remainder of his USNA years. He settled for being a stellar high-jumper, breaking a 34-year old USNA record against Maryland; and against Penn State,

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winning discus, shot-put, and high jump, all in the same meet. Larry went on to become a naval aviator, test pilot, and program manager for the Navy ground-to-air missile systems, retiring as a captain. Since retirement, he has worked for Sherikon, Inc., a major technology firm, rising to the position of senior vice president. The recognition of Larry's many hfe accomplishments before family and friends was further recognized by a surprise bequest to the Tamaqua High School general scholarship fund in Larry's name. Larry and his wife, Sylvia, Uve in Woodbridge, VA, and together have four grown children. Congratulations to this Greater '58er!

While some may like the Whitewater method of cmising a river, others prefer the world of river steamboats. Margareta and Scotty MacGregor (10) chose that mode when they went to Scotty's hometown of Louisville, KY, for the Derby, followed by a six-day cruise on the paddle wheeler MISSISSIPPI QUEEN. They went down the Ohio and Mississippi to Memphis. The photo was taken in Henderson, KY, an old river town. Scotty points out that he spent several years in homes overlooking the Ohio, and how surprised he was at how few boats, tugs, and barges travel the river now as compared to his youth. In July, the MacGregors paid a visit to Linda and Bob Slaven (1) up in Blue Hill, ME, and the descriptive word is "peaceful."

That translates to "20 miles to the nearest fast food place!" They also visited Newport, RI, and about 20 miles out of town, were mn off the road by a wild man. The wild man turned out to be George Brenner (1), and a roadside mini-reunion was held then and there. MacGregors found out too late that they could have been staying in the B&B run by George in Newport. Now your question should be "How did George pick whom to run off the road, or does he just do that to drum up customers and happened upon a Classmate?" Scotty also reports that they are now three-time grandparents, with daughter, Katherine, having brought three sons into the world, the most recent just last May. The Class flag also made it up into Canada this past summer in the custody of Kay and Larry Higgins (15), who had a family reunion at Whistler Village north of Vancouver B.C. Holding the flag are daughters, Erin McLoughlin and Mary Higgins.

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On the Chesapeake in July, Becky and Bob Caldwell (18) and Katiiy and Bill Hemingway (18) were the guests of old roomie, John Poindexter (18) and wife, Linda, for a sail on BLUEBIRD. This is a beautiful 42-footer that keeps old sailors proficient. The Hemingways were back on the East Coast on a combined business/pleasure trip from their home in Bend, OR. On retoming from their afternoon sail, when they sighted the Chapel dome, they realized they were the first to celebrate the 45th Reunion. As they first met in the VTD in late June 1954, where all had been recaUed for physical re-exams: BiU from a concussion suffered in high school football; John for weight (lack thereof); and Bob for insufficient number of teeth! Thanks to waivers, they roomed together through Plebe summer and all four years (except for John's stints as six and five striper). While taking the picture, Linda suggested that it should be captioned: "Caldwell, Hemingway, and Poindexter trying to get it up-the '58 flag, that is!" The trio laughed so hard it was almost a three-man overboard driU, but it wouldn't have been so ftmny if the ladies had decided not to try a Williamson turn!

Higgins Family in Canada

Poindexter, Hemingway, and Caldwell at Sea People and boats make for good Classmate gatherings, so down Florida way, a 4th of July group involved a party boat and wandering amongst the waters and dolphins of the 10,000 islands off Marcos Island, FL. The group went ashore on an unknown island, christened it Chocolate Island, and claimed it for the Class of '58! The group had further weekend activities with a paella dinner prepared by Chef Tom, and finally, the fireworks show at Naples, FL. Who are they? In the photo you will find; 1-to-r: John Lorusso (3), Tom O'Neill (22), Priscilla Lorusso, Bob Shearer (14), Barbara O'Neill, Norma PuUing, Rene Shearer, and Wayne Pulling (13).

If it can't be boats, then bicycles will substimte as a gathering point. In the super-bike photo, Harry Hurst (7) is checking the operator's license of Norm Shriver (7) on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ. Norm operates Surf Buggies and Bicycles at that location, and the folks in the super-bike are 10th Company '58 on the Colorado 94

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his summer helpers. Peg and Harry were visiting Marilyn and Norm last August, and the report is that Norm has a donut recipe developed by him and his cardiologist that has less than one gram fat per donut. Every customer gets one free, along with a drink! AU hands report to Ocean City...surely we can eat Shriver out of donuts in one visit!

Another Classmate stricken with wanderlust!

Prognosis...good. Bunny and Bing Bassett (18) have sold the house, gotten rid of the furniture, and moved into their RV to hit the road. They will be traveling north up the East Coast this fall, then south again ahead of the frost-line. They plan on the hoUdays in the southeast with their children, then in the early part of the year, heading west.

You can reach them by email at bbbass8995@aol.com, or if sending mail with a stamp, to Frank E. Bassett, PMB #1847, PO. Box 2430, Pensacola, FL 32513.

A new address for a former Virginia resident, as Jim Palmer (8) has gone to the wild coast of northem California from the tame tidewater area. His new address is P.O. Box 866, Mendocino, CA 95460; email: jimpal@mcn.org; 707-937-0288.

Also, Betsy Carson, widow of our Classmate Mickey Carson (5), has a new address at 6161 River Road #57, Richmond, VA 23229, and email: kcoorl306@aol.com. Put a change card in for Giovanna and Dan Leonard (24) who are now back in the States and residing at PMB 221, 64 E. UwchlanAve., Exton, PA 19341-1203. Put another one in for Tamara and Chuck Smith (20), who have departed Indiana and are now at 1033 Calle Mesita, Bonita, CA 91902; email is still chucksmyth@aol.com. On the move also is Larry Reeger (8), who goes from Chicago to 431 Lynn Terrace, Waukegan, IL 60085. A couple of email changes to keep ttack of: Bud Manazir (12) is budmanaz@earthlink.net, and Jim Healey (20) is JFHealey @ aol.com.

Long-lost Pat Burke (11) has surfaced, right in the middle of the largest concenttation of Classmates known. His address is 8351 Orange Court, Alexandria, VA 222309; 703-799-4910, widi an emaU of Burke@folgeredu.

We have had another wedding in the Class! On 18 May, L.A. Slevett-Upchurch was married to Mac Fossett (16) in a private ceremony in Largo, FL. They spent their honeymoon in Amelia Island, FL, and are now reside at 2872 Glen HoUow Drive, Clearwater, FL 33761-3310; 727-723-2927.

Newlyweds L.A. and Mac Fossett On the Binnacle List the first of September are George David (9) being treated for leukemia, and Teddy Blank, wife of Murray Blank (6), who was operated on for a brain tumor and came out of it with a "benign growth" report. Along those lines, a great letter of thanks to all Classmates from Joe Moran (13) for all the support letters cards, calls, and email he has received. He is now off all treatment and relying on his own good health to sustain him.

Lastly, we have leamed of the passing of one of our NAPS associates who left us Youngster Year

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Hurst and Shriver on the Boardwalk Donald J. Conley passed away in Portland, ME, on 24 August after heart surgery. He had retired in 1994 as vice president of Interez, an affiliate of the International Division of Rhone Poulanc.

'58 Trivia North and South Boundary Roads are the ones that run adjacent to The Wall! Where is Smedberg WaUc? Hasta Luegol WSW

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Pres: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret) Chairman Exec. Committee: CAPT Norbert H. Bednarek, USNR (Ret.) e: bednarek@annap.infi.net Exec. VP: Joe Flynn Admin. VP: Gary Geist Exec. Sec'y: Bruce Nordwall Corp. Treasurer: Dave Osburn Sec'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@aol.com www.roanoke.kl2.va.us/Dave'sWorld/usna 59.html Hello '59ers! Labor Day is upon us, and so I am laboring to get this edition out to you. And by the time you read this, we will have celebrated our Reunion and it will be too late for you to criticize me face-to-face for poor reporting or not giving some of you enough "face time" in this column.

But seriously, it will have been so good, no tmly wonderful, to have seen so many dear friends.

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experiences with. One of the best things we all did was serve our country in our Armed Forces in this milleimium!

I have a potpourri of items to report to you. No particular order of events in importance or in timing. I will first comment on the message ttaffic flying amongst Club Eleven as they were getting ready for the Reunion. Lots of spirit in that group, as they were rounding the ttoops up from far and wide. They helped me locate Telmo Ortega (W3242@aol.com), and metiiinks Pete McCall (petermccall@pky.ufl.edu) will have been present.

He has not always been the easiest to pin down.

Jerry P. McDaniel, better known as McDee, had been beating the drum for the ttoops to show up; McDee and Carroll were to make the long distance Coast-to-Coast ttip/flight and get to BWI Thursday for the long Reunion weekend.

Surely the guy who made the most unique crosscountry trip was Noel Flynn of "saddle-sore" fame.

Noel was so determined to make it, and not be late, that he may have pressed too hard! He got to the East Coast much quicker than anticipated (probably spurred on by the fact his butt was so sore he wanted to get the trip behind him as fast as possible). He arrived early September (almost finished his 'labor' on that day), caught a flight back out to the West Coast so he could get some TLC and recuperate from an exhausting trip, get well rested, so when he makes his grand appearance in Annapolis, he will look fresh as a daisy. But, I'll bet he will love stand-up cocktail parties for awhile, and not sit-down dinners! Noel, I am so sorry you were so fast (not really) and denied me a chance to ride with you those last few miles. What a scene-stealer that would have been. I'd get the cheers from the thousands who surely were waiting in eager anticipation along the Maryland highways and byways as one of its former native sons (aren't we of the Class of '59 in that category?) retumeth. Seriously, Noel, it was a ttemendous accomplishment by you, and in the name of the Class of 1959, and we tmly salute you! That was a long ride and a most difficult trip, but you did it, and you raised money for the Class of 1959 Fund. To Noel Flynn, a well deserved "attaboy," a big "Bravo Zulu," and many thanks for showing all of us what spirit is about!

Kathy and Ron "Trossbach took another long trip to conclude so that they could be at the 40th Reunion. Good on ya, gang! We loved your trip reports, your logbook comments at sea, and the "Labrador visits Labrador" wiU remain a classic report in a '59 column.

I may be repeating myself, but I pass along sage advice given by a friend's mother, that dates back almost 100 years. Let's call it "Reunion Reality Check"—The six best doctors anywhere, and no one can deny it, are: sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise and diet! If we try to adhere to that sound checklist, then maybe we enhance our chances of being there for the next Reunion. Just do it!

Carole and Jerry Loveless enjoyed a fantastic trip a few months ago and shared some of their grand experiences via email. Carole was delighting in tracing some of her roots on the island of Sicily. They visited large cities, and small villages, and enjoyed the friendliness of the people, and the good food and drink to be found many places. Their European adventure extended beyond Italy, and they had marvelous times in Venice and Paris.

Other travelers included Betsy and Charlie Dobbs, who made it back to Annapolis from their work and stay in Egypt. 'Twas wonderful to see them again, and good on ya for planning very well the "Reunion Return." You can reach the Dobbs at: cpdobbs@worldnet.att.net, and they are back living in Annapohs, attending Chapel, and along with Finertys, Truax, Flynns, Bednareks, et al are

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once again some of the best cheerleaders Navy teams have amongst Annapolitans.

In my work with Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, we try to keep up with what is going on in the industry. It may be reported elsewhere, but super to see Chuck Yash '70 named CEO of the very prestigious Callaway Golf organization.

Also, a feature in a recent USA Today reminded us of the asfronauts who bravely put in time on MIR. One of them I consider a good friend, and he surely is a hero, Jerry Linenger '77 who fought the fire and kept MIR and the crew from disaster Jerry was a flight surgeon on the staff of ComNavAirPac when I was chief of staff; he did a fantastic job for all of Naval Aviation in the Pacific, and he has continued a string of brilliant accomplishments. Shipmate needs to do an interview with Jerry, or prod him to write about his MIR experience.

Another "quack" and I mean that in the most respectful sense, is Wayne Gluf '82. Wayne is a Navy doctor now in a residency program at Bethesda (after a fascinating Navy career in other warfare specialties) and his wife Amy is a commander, now die CO of NTTC Meridian, MS. What a great couple! We have known Wayne since Midshipman days when he was in and out of our house a good bit. We ran together during some workouts, but he starred on Navy XC and track and field teams despite never-ending, nagging injuries, which prevented him from reaching superstar status. Wayne recently sent us a wonderful email, and an update on his parents (just celebrated 50th anniversary; we got to know them also—terrific family). Wayne is definitely an officer who has displayed remarkable guts, courage, leadership, and determination. He has served many saUors and their families with skill and a marvelous manner May we all take lessons and encouragement from some of these younger Alumni who give us great hope for tomorrow! And, some of us are still quite involved in trying to atfract winners to attend the Naval Academy. Boots Ceres (unfortunately imable to attend Reunion due a longstanding commitment) is counseling a good candidate in the Rhode Island area. I have been advising a young man from Jupiter, FL, and long-distance have been encouraging a good young candidate from Pennsylvania. My efforts failed a couple of years ago when a topnotch young lady from Palm Beach, FL, area opted for West Point.

I have been trying to ttack down a Classmate Andre Vandeputte for an Alum who lives around here and knew Andre, but has lost touch with him in recent years. I hope I may have more info regarding Andre when I talk to some folks at the Reunion. Andre and Jacques Haumont were both from Belgium and graduated with our Class.

I recently spoke to Dave Donovan's daughter, Laura, (married to Jon Edwards '85). Laura was planning a surprise 40th wedding anniversary party for her parents and needed some addresses and phone numbers of '59ers who had been at the Donovan wedding in 1959. Happy Anniversary to many' 59ers who tied the knot 40 years ago! PrisciUa and I will have celebrated our 40th on 12 September, which will be a pre-Reunion special time.

Here we go with more reporting, and a sad-happy note from MOONESHINE and Kathy and Ron Trossbach: We returned to the United States on Monday, 23 August 1999 after cruising 2,480 nautical miles (Sec'y: that must equal something in terms of '59) along the southern coast of Nova Scotia and circumnavigating Newfoundland. This was a true adventure. We will always remember the beauty of the waters along the coast of Newfoundland, the wonderful fishing villages, and above all else, the genuine warmth and friendli-

ness of the people who went out of their way to be helpful and make us welcome. On a sad note, our beloved Labrador Retiiever, Crystal, had to be put down and buried in Newfoundland. She brought joy to our lives for 12 years, and though dearly missed, the happy memories of the canine bos'n of MOONESHINE live on. (Sec'y: I truly felt the loss of Crystal—one of the most loving, adorable animals I have ever known, and you always felt it was a genuine part of that family, like another child).

Our plans for the fall are to haul MOONESHINE near Newport, RI, and return home to Annapohs by mid-September, in time for the 40th Reunion.

We will remain in and around Annapolis this winter and hope to see most of you there. In Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland, we saw a 30-ton humpback whale breech twice close to our boat.

(He arched his whole body clear out of the water each time... WOW!). Then heflipper-slappedthe water 10 to 15 times in a row as if to wave and say, "I am really enjoying what I'm doing." We wish you a great flipper-slapping fall.

Thanks, dear friends, for that bad, sad and good news report!

Telmo Ortega checked in with Club Eleven to express last-minute regrets. He was "heavUy engaged

by Hitachi in a Latin American project and was to be in Brazil and Argentina before and after the '59 Reunion. "Sorry about this unavoidable glitch."

Hope to see you soon, perhaps in South Florida, Telmo!

Here's a guy who did make it, Noel Flynn, and here are some of his final reports: Well the end is in sight! After eight weeks on the road, I am in Germantown, MD. By luck of the schedule, my brotiier Bob Flynn '58 (10th Company) is here visiting his daughter. She is a flight surgeon at Bethesda. We are having a nice family reunion and I get to sleep in a bed and shower daily. It is amazing how I value simple pleasures and comforts of normal life after being deprived of them for awhile. Talked to Dave Osburn last night (27 August) and my plan is to make a symbolic finish of the ride at Annapolis.

I am looking at the weather and possibility of visiting friends in D.C. area, and then pedaling to USNA on Monday, 30 August, returning to DC. on Tuesday, and catching a flight home to Brooke in San Diego on Wednesday, I September. Stats: 3,200 miles or for those of you that do not do math, 5,900 kilometers. Total altitude gained: 590,000 feet (most difficult part of that in Pennsylvania and Maryland). Four passes crossed at or above 5,900 feet. 59,000,000 cracks, potholes and frost heaves imposing a 5.9 g shock to a 5.9 square inch saddle sore. 590 answers to the question where from/to? 590 answers to WHY? 590 answers to "are you nuts?" 59 square inches of road rash when a Spartan Foods truck pushed me off the road in Michigan. Cheered on by at least 59,000,000 Americans seeing a unique view of this country and our people. 59% probability of daily rain from Minnesota to North Dakota. Enough! I have some family meeting and greeting to do so I'll sign off for now.

A real Rise 'n Shine report from Noel sent at 6:41 a.m. EDT Monday, 30 August: In D.C. visiting Bob Rozitski '57. Heading to Annapolis today and will see Dave Osburn.

Schedule as reported previously. Will have logged 3,400 miles in 45 riding days. The trip started to get pretty long when the population density increased and the rains started, about Minnesota. I am glad to be finishing and am trying to get with the u s Naval Academy PAO this afternoon/ evening for some coverage of the trip. Bob Rozitski is encouraging me to write a book or an article on the trip. Sounds intriguing; article seems better choice. Got to start pedaling. Yahoo!

May we all continue to generate spirit and support for our Class and our Naval Academy in the manner of Noel Flynn. Rise 'n Shine!

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Pres: Dr. Richard R. Pariseau Sec'y: Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PI., Midlotiiian, VA 23112-4337 h: 804-744-8808; f: 804-675-5372 e: bilewis@home.com I appreciate the input over the Internet. It really helps speed up the ttansmission of information.

This past month I heard from Al Lansdowne and Jim Eilertsen.

I thought I had email addresses for a number of folks, but they turned up bad. Sometimes that address is associated with work and changes as job change or retirement comes. Sometimes people utilize the address of a relative. Whatever works, I want to keep in touch with you. If you still get Shipmate and are out there, shoot me a message.

Lucian Purinton, Larry Lavely, Pete Chabot, Grant Plummer, Dave Woodward, Murray Witcher, Cliff Schumann, Mike Fenn, Tom Solak, and Bob Bourke. Some of these guys may have reached me by the time this is published, but it helps to get as many current addresses as possible.

Jim Knorr organized a mid-August, Friday evening group for the Grease production in Annapolis at the Chesapeake Music Hall. Attending were: Giimy and Don Delude; Carolyn and Jim D u ^ and their granddaughters, Megan and SheUa; John Chenard and their guests Carol and Bob Harper '63; Janet and Bob Cote; Libby and Skip Weeks; Sally Caswell, Beth and Jim Knorr and their guests, son, David and granddaughter, Paige; Jane McClanahan; Linda and Bill Lewis; Linda and Ron Burdge; and Marilyn and Chris Poindexter.

I was able to get a few pictures during breaks at the show and they are included herein.

The show was pretty good and the comradeship great. Libby and Skip Weeks came with Sally CasweU and have been very supportive in aiding her since Gordon's death. John Chenard also brought us up to date on the Class visits with Dan Clark and his recovery from the sttoke earlier this year. Many thanks to Bob Matulka for helping to organize the support as well as those who are participating.

In preparation for the 40th Jim Duffy indicated that another organizational meeting would be on tap in the early fall. By the time you read this preparations should be well underway. The hotel situation wUl be covered in a separate mailing and it should be very good for us all. The tentative schedule is as foUows: Wednesday 27 September 2000: Check in at John Paepcke's Hospitality Room, 4 p.m.-lO p.m.

Thursday 28 September 2000: 9 a.m. - Tour of New USNA facilities (Mother Bancroft, Alumni Hall, Lejeune Hall, Mid Store etc.).

Noon - Picnic and golf tournament at North Severn.

Evening - Individual Company get togethers.

Friday 29 September 2000: Moming options: new YP cruise/City walking tour/Mid Store.

Afternoon - Brigade Parade followed by bus trip to 8th and I for USMC Sunset Parade (box suppers on the buses).

Saturday 30 September 2000: 10 a.m. - Bmnch at the Stadium (we have the Class of '53 Pavilion reserved).

Noon - Kickoff for Navy vs. TCU football game.

Halftime and Post game refreshments at the '53 Pavilion.

7 p.m. - Informal Cocktail Party/Dance with heavy hors d'ouvres/cash bar.

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Sunday 1 October 2000: Chapel Services.

Bmnch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Class Memorial Service at the Chapel at 1:30 p.m.

Farewells 'til Y2K-I-S? Lodging: John Paepcke (clockdoc@aol.com) is arranging block hotel accommodations. In the meantime, those who want to rent fully furnished private homes for a group or a family may want to call Annapolis Accommodations/Roomfinders at 410-263-3262. The Academy no longer maintains a list of private residences as was the case for "June Week" in the old days. This a good way to spread the cost of lodging around and to enjoy the comforts of a nice home.

The day after the show, Linda and 1 took a leisurely drive across the Bay Bridge and down the Eastern Shore. Neither of us had been there in years and it was extremely enjoyable. We arrived in Norfolk, after crossing the Bay Bridge Tunnel, in time for a great dinner at the Anchor Inn. Times have really changed since I was stationed down there. We really enjoyed the weekend and appreciate Jim Knorr for getting the weekend off to a good start.

From Neal Parker via email: All Hands: Joy and I have been on the road.

Joy has a tough task of driving from Mobile Bay to central Texas for one week each month to care for her invalid mom. It's difficult. Mom is regularly cared for by a sister-in-law, who desperately needs a respite week occasionally; thus Joy's monthly trips. For those who have not experienced such a situation yet, be advised that this kind of trip is not to be considered a fun "visit."

It is intense labor. Pray for her and her mom. I have driven more miles than ever before in such a short period. In June, from Mobile Bay to Colorado to LA and back helping daughter Melissa get situated (read that as move household goods) for college in Durango, CO. At the age of 30, she has decided that she wants/needs a college degree. Our reaction to the news was, "Glory'."

While in LA, I had a brief visit with son. Marc, who has since relocated to San Francisco to a new cushy job. I just returned from a delightful trip to Osh Kosh where I attended the EAA Convention and Air Show. Man what a trip! Heard Dick Routan speak on his round the world nonstop, non-refueled flight. That lecture should be required at the War College. It is classic crisis and resource planning and management. Also visited with Chuck Yeager and watched him bore holes witii theP-51.

In March, our son, Michael Parker '91, married the lovely schoolmarm. Sue Collins, in Denver, where they are happily making ends meet.

Of course we all were there, along with a couple of Michael's Classmates, Michael Rocheleau '91 and Manny Rodriguez '91. I visited Hasty Williams in Yellville, AK, for a couple days. We fished. Didn't tell any lies or drink any whiskey.

(You believe that, don't you?) Hasty's lovely Dee and all the kids there are bright and bushy. Several grandchildren making delightful noise. Both daughters have beautiful families, and the sons include a superb law enforcement officer, a doctor, and a CPA. Hasty is in the enviable position of having the entire family within hollering distance. While at Hasty's place, we were pleased that Hap Peterson called to chat. Hap chastised us for failing to pay our Association dues and shared other news.

Well, that's about all I can say at this juncture.

Keep in touch.

From Harry Lewis via email: I'm still trying to hang in there with the engineering game. I finished an environmental cleanup system construction project in Aberdeen Test Center last spring, and have been looking for another long range job to finish my second career. Mimi and I will be going to the 40th Reunion next year with Gloria and Jack Santucci.

Cecile (Boo) and Porter Lewis will probably go with us again from Connecticut.

My golf game is still as lousy as ever, but with my high handicap, I never lack for tournament partners; even win occasionally. We saw Chris Thomas at the "Knights in Shining Armor" evening at the Philadelphia Art Museum last week.

Not too much news from Philly area. Take care.

From Henry von Kolnitz: My email address at home is hmvonk速 aol.com. I may have some news for the column one of these days, but right now I am still enjoying work and playing golf. See you at the 40th!

Skip and Libby Weeks and Sally Caswell

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Pres: RADM Jerry Smith, USN (Ret) Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret.) 1756 Point No Point Drive, Annapohs, MD 21401 h: 410-849-3812; w: 301-261-8862 f: 301-261-8669; e: rtrogero@ea.net http://wwwjorge.com/USNA61 Howdy guys! Summer is nearly over as I crank out this brief column. I guess vacations and other things consume more of our time as we gracefully pass one by one into our 60s, leaving little time to 97

take pity on your Class scribe and send me some nooze. That's OK, for my hide is thick, but I wam you, that unless I get a much larger volume of "hard nooze," I will once again reconstitute my nationwide network of cub reporters to dig up the real dirt on those of you who have skeletons in your respective closets...and you know who you are.

Mail Call No snail mail this month. My mailman, Ralph, is spending his ample spare time moonlighting as a private consultant advising people how to use the Internet. In his primary job of being a postman, he steams around in an air conditioned postal delivery truck doing nothing but delivering junk mail, while biding the time until he retires with a huge pension at the age of 45. Please write to your congressional representatives to complain about this blatant inequity.

Class Project Update As we approach our 40th Reunion, your Executive Committee has spent the past few years discussing and evaluating a worthy project for our Class to undertake in support of the Naval Academy's growing needs outlined in its recently published Sttategic Plan that goes out to the year 2010. Much work and discussion went into looking at various options. Late last year, the Executive Committee decided on a long term project that focuses our ongoing campaign on a Leadership Endowment to support the Academy's primary mission area of developing Midshipmen to be future leaders in our military and beyond. Stan Roman volunteered to be the project chairman and has since mobilized the ttoops to the point that we are now ready to kick off the effort. We invited a group of Classmates from around the country to a meeting in Annapolis during the second weekend of September to put the finishing touches on both the project and the process we will use to execute it.

Since I am writing this column in August, next month I will have a full report on the outcome of the meeting. In the meantime, I provide below an overview or "white paper" if you will, of what we're doing and why we're doing it, so you can get up to speed.

The Class of 1961 Leadership Endowment The Environment The Naval Academy is our Navy's and Marine Corps' "flagship institution" and its single largest source of new officers. It is now producing more than 40 percent of officer accessions for the naval service. As always. Naval Academy graduates are called on to demonstrate honor, courage, and commitment in their roles as combat leaders in our military services.

An even broader view of the Naval Academy's role considers the reality of, and potential for, its impact on our society and the world. The Naval Academy has a remarkable record of producing leaders not only for the naval service, joint command, and space exploration, but also for the distinctly civilian pursuits of business, education, government, and non-profit activities. The bond that ties us together is a commitment to both lead...and serve. We share a sense that the gifts and talents we developed in the crucible of the Naval Academy program are not for our benefit alone, but for the betterment of the nation that provided for our achievement and success.

As proud as Naval Academy Alumni may be about our traditions and past achievements, it is our passion for the future that defines us and shapes our purpose. If America is to remain a principled nation and world leader, it must continue to produce exceptional leaders with steadfast values who are capable of superior performance and sound judgment throughout their adult lives. If we as a people are to remain great, we must continue to

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attract, encourage, and develop individuals who aspire to such achievements in our society.

The Need for Private Support The Navy has committed itself to the Naval Academy's continued existence and to the support of the current program. In a sttong show of support, the CNO has endorsed a "stable budget" for the Naval Academy. This commitment comes at a time of extteme financial pressure under which the miUtary has borne the bmnt of efforts to balance the federal budget. What this means for the foreseeable future is predictable funding for most capital projects, consttained funding for regular operations, but very little to build, or even sustain, the "margin of excellence" defined by the new Naval Academy Strategic Plan for continuous improvement.

It is within this environment that the leverage provided by increasing the existing private funding could produce a disproportional return in building the Naval Academy's margin of excellence.

While we may rely on society at large to understand and support an adequate Naval Academy, sustained excellence continues to be a moving target. A truly great Naval Academy will depend on the vision, passion, commitment and generosity of private donors. Private support can, and should, build on the bedrock of public support to ensure the Naval Academy remains the finest institution of its kind in the world.

The Role of the Class of 1961 Our Classmates are now at the point in our lives when we can and should consider giving something back to the Naval Academy, not only as a payback for the impact and influence it had on our personal development during our "four years together by the Bay," but also as a means to continue producing exceptional leaders who will do extremely important things for our naval service, country and society long into the future.

To do this we have created The Class of 1961 Leadership Endowment to give the Naval Academy the ability to meet both near and long-term needs that won't be adequately provided through appropriated funds. To this end, most of our funds will be appUed to Midshipmen leadership development programs.

This e n d o w m e n t is to be our last major fundraising effort, and we will continue to fund it until our Class no longer exists. With your support we can do something unique by making it possible for the Naval Academy to increase and further leverage its margin of excellence by continuing to prepare Midshipmen to "assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government" in perpetuity. This will be our everlasting legacy.

Cyberspace Nooze Kent Riffey: FYI, a few WGNACers gathered in San Diego late August to help Bruce Churchill tie the knot with Ann Stroh, a lovely lady who screened all eligible WGNACers and wisely selected a 9th Company guy, i.e., Bruce, as the most deserving (we knew that). We had a grand time in welcoming her to the fold.

From Don Grinnell: The August luncheon in San Diego was one of the best yet. Though the crowd was light, it was , raucous and brought back the best of Mahan Hall memories with Ben Sottile and Arnie Kleban humor. Both Mugs McKeown and Steve Mayian were in locked and loaded with nearly unbelievable stories and humorous incidents. Shades of Tom Clancy, Steve told a story of his recent trip to London and the Belgium and how he thwarted an illegal immigrant attempt. It seems that on the ferry returning to England Steve noticed a leg sticking out from under an eighteen wheeler. It turned out to be that of a Croatian refugee. Steve's description of all the folks involved, the bobbies (police), his taxi driver and their actions was dynamite. I could not do justice in repeating the

story here because Steve' s relating the incident had everyone laughing so hard we could barely hear him. This story is worth repeating. Mugs passed along some of the humorous things that happened during his recent trip to the Paris Air Show with his truly fair Mimi. The atmosphere and good humor at the luncheons seems to have inspired everyone to come loaded with a story or two. Both Mike Hoernemann and Ed Oleata were at the top of their game at the luncheon too.

Attending were: Tom Bailey, Gary Carlson, Don Grinnell, Mike Hoernemann, Steve Mayian, Mugs McKeown, Mark Moore, Ed Oleata, Bob Sheridan, Leo Willetts and Alan Armstrong, USMA '61. Alan, who we first met through George Worthington, is really an interesting and fiinny guy too. He has a son who is a naval aviator at Pax River and he told us a little about his service career. He spent two tours in Cambodia and one in Nam. Alan is a most welcome Classmate, except of course for three hours on the first Saturday of each December. Bill Kraus could not make the luncheon, but he passed along copies of our. Class of 1961 Leadership Endowment White Paper describing the environment, the need and our role as a class. Gary Carlson and crew have done a great job of making up a directory of Classmates in die Southem California, Arizona and Nevada area. Thank you both Bill and Gary.

For any visitors to SOCAL, we meet at the Casa de Bandini, Old Town State Park, San Diego on the second Tuesday of the even months.

See you all there. Beat Army!

Seen And Heard Around Town Our Class Executive Committee Vice President and social gum, Don Evans, sends the following two missives: Flash * Flash * Flashâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Next WGNAC Cruise The United States Naval Academy Class of 1961, the World's Greatest Naval Academy Class (WGNAC) is "cruisin" again. Join your Classmates and drags for the WGNAC Y2K Spring Fling on "The Love Boat." Our Dark Ages Cruise on the DAWN PRINCESS, a Love Boat, this year was a huge success. Those who experienced the camaraderie of Classmates and drags within the luxurious environs of DAWN PRINCESS while cruising the Caribbean have demanded a repeat performance. A quick poll of the Class revealed that the overwhelming majority prefened an Alaska Cruise for our next sojourn. So, here it is. OCEAN PRINCESS, a sister ship to DAWN PRINCESS, will

depart Seward, AK, on 17 June 2000, for a sevennight southbound cruise in the Gulf of Alaska and the beauty of the Inland Passage and Glacier Bay. There are two formal evenings included in the itinerary. Those of you who can still get into them are encouraged to wear service formal uniforms.

Miniature medals are appropriate for wear with formal attire. There are also three days at sea, which will provide ample opportunity for renewing old friendships and swapping of sea stories.

The occasion is sure to be as memorable as our Ring Dance and our Dark Ages Cruises.

Cruise Holidays and Cindy Myers did such a great job with our last cruise that I have asked them to do it again. The Alaska Cruises are very popular and bookingsfillrapidly. I encourage you to make your reservations through Cruise Holidays by 30 October 1999, to ensure that you will not miss ship's movement. Contact Cindy at: 800942-0440, Local D.C. area 703-8793-0999, or preferably by email at: booknsail@aol.com. If you would like to contact me, I can be reached at 703-922-6369 or by email at: evansdon@erols. com. Come join your WGNAC Classmates and drags on the Love Boat. See you onboard.

Class Luncheon The following '61 clan members (SBORs) gathered at II Ristorante Pulchinella in McLean, VA, on 13 July for lunch and swapping of sea stories: Ron Campbell, John Morris, Dave Stem, Rod Bubeck, Skip McGinley, Arlie Campbell, Ron Carlberg, Ben Allen, Art Rowe, Jay Bower, Rich DeRose, Bob Denis, Earl Diamond, Pat Fitzpatrick, Jack Pappas, Don Evans, Paul Umberger, Herb, Jim George, Bob Pelott, and Charlie Farrell.

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Upcoming Class Events Washington area Class Luncheon on Tuesday, 9 November San Diego area Class luncheon-goers meet at Casa de Bandini, Old Town State Park, San Diego, on the second Tuesday of the even months.

Saturday, 4 December: WGNAC Beat Army parties Washington area - Contact: Bob Denis (confirmed) San Diego area - Contact: BiU Kraus/Don Grinnell Virginia Beach - Contact: Jay Decker (confirmed) Greenville, SC - Contact: Norm Pigeon (confirmed) Major Events Scheduled for Year 2000 17-24 June 2000 - Class Cruise to Alaska - Contact: Don Evans (First mailing around 1 September See announcement above.)

Major Events Scheduled for Year 2001 6-9 September 2001 - 40th Class Reunion - Contact: Jay Bower (First mailing by early 2000.)

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Pres: CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN (Ret.) h: 703-461-3582; e: USNA62@erols.com Sec'y: CDR Howard S. Pinskey, USN (Ret) PO. Box 3380. Annapohs, MD 21403-3326 h: 410-974-1962; e: PINSK62@aol.com Greetings from Annapolis The fall weather is just starting to take hold and of course the Thanksgiving hoUday is about three weeks away and then we beat Army. Here's our Class news for the November 1999 Shipmate.

As fitting tributes to our killed in action Classmate John A. LaVoo, I submit the following two articles. The first was written by Bob Greenman, and it contains some personal and poignant thoughts. The second article was sent to us by Ray Madonna and was exttacted from the August issue of Marines magazine. The accompanying photo of John's widow, Rosalie LaVoo Rusovick, and his daughter, Kama, and 35 Classmates at Arlington National Cemetery was obtained through the efforts of Tom Draude and Fred Carr Jr., managing director of Marine Corps News.

On 19 July 1999, CAPT John A. LaVoo, USMC, and a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1962 was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. He had been shot down over North Vietnam on 19 September 1968, and declared KIA shortly thereafter. He was a pilot flying an F-4 Phantom jet over Quang Binh Province. He was 28 years old and left a widow and a baby daughter. His navigator, Capt Robert A. HoU, USMC, also died in the crash. A joint U.S.-Vietnamese team found the crash site in 1991 and located bone fragments, which were positively identified by DNA testing. John's remains arrived in Arlington on what would have been his 59th birthday.

The journey from North Vietnam to Arlington, over 31 years, is a remarkable one and a tribute to the very hard work and loving persistence of many. Joe Featherston who was John's roommate in Da Nang and had breakfast with him the morning before his last mission, was particularly instrumental over the years in ensuring John was properly honored and his family encouraged and helped, Joe also accompanied John's and Bob's remains from Hawaii. Stew Lingley also did a superb job alerting John's USNA '62 Classmates to the ceremony and connecting them with the LaVoo family.

There were multiple, painstaking visits to the area and interviews with local people to locate the specific site. The effort to locate and retrieve the remains was particularly difficult because the site was underwater and required draining. DNA testing was also complicated because John was adopted and a female related to his birth mother.

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Elsie, had to be found. Elsie passed away shortly after giving birth to John. These were but a few of the difficulties that had to be surmounted, but the fact that they were successfully resolved is a tribute to the Marine Corps in taking care of its own and properly honoring its fallen warrior The Marines' adherence to this principle of taking care of their people even in extraordinary circumstances sends a tremendous message to Marines everywhere.

The ceremony was particularly moving. The Fort Myer Chapel was packed with John's Naval Academy Classmates and Marine Squadron mates. Singing of The Navy Hymn by such a great men's choir left no dry eyes. Bill Krulak, a Classmate and former Marine, was the officiating Episcopal priest. There were full military honors with a Marine Band, a platoon of Marines, horse drawn caisson and fly by of Marine Hartier jets in the Missing Man formation. The fly by was flown

by Marine Attack Squadron 542, today's version of then VMFA-542,fighter/attacksquadron. This latter display of honor to John, which required careful coordination with Reagan Airport, was rare for these occasions, but the Marines did it right. The formation came in low and just as it was over the grave site, one jet climbed sharply toward heaven and another promptly took its place in the pattern. It left us breathless.

There was a particularly touching scene as we walked with the family behind the caisson from the Chapel to the grave site. Kama, John's daughter, had been two years old when John was lost.

She is now a lovely wife and mother of two small children. Kama was carrying her three-monthold infant, who had become too hot in the stroller.

As the walk was a long one and the temperature was in the upper 90s, BGEN Tom Draude, USMC, came along side her, took the baby and carried John's granddaughter the rest of the way to the gravesite. Tom was John's roommate.

Classmate, fellow Marine, warrior in Vietnam and a good friend. This small act of kindness reflected perfectly the strong bond and continuity of honor and caring we have as a result of our shared service to our country.

There were several informal gatherings of people over the weekend to remember John and celebrate his life with us. His stepmother, Konstance LaVoo, his widow, Rosalie, his daughter, Kama, and his sister, Janet, were there.

These were some of the many things remembered about John. One of his roommates recalled that when John was a Plebe at the Naval Academy, during a "come around" to a particularly tough upper classman he inadvertently stepped on the Firstie's pet mouse being kept (illegally) in Bancroft Hall. The upper classman was not amused and required John to find a replacement.

John was a terrific athlete, well known for his endurance and long distance running. His stepmother told us that he became this way because he had trouble marching and as a result got some low grades in ROTC. To correct this he took up

running. I was told that it was not uncommon for him, when he was stationed in Quantico, to run 20 miles from Fredericksburg to work. He was also a superb oarsman, rowing light weight crew.

I particularly remember his sitting behind me (I was stroke oar) and encouraging me to sit up straight. He was a great team member who gave 100 percent.

John was an excellent pilot. Several of his squadron mates remarked that everyone always wanted to fly with John. They noted how diligent he was in knowing the details of his aircraft and asking the maintenance personnel the right questions.

John was a consistent Christian gentleman who lived his faith. If there was one common theme in what people remembered it was this: John encouraged people and went out of his way to do it. One Classmate said that if it had not been for John's encouragement during Plebe Summer, this man probably would not have stayed. Konstance LaVoo, his stepmother, said, "The day I kissed Johnnie goodbye, I asked him, 'You will come home won't you?' He said 'Mama, if I don't, you'll always know where I am.'" He was a man with a strong faith that has helped buoy those who have been left.

John LaVoo was a fine friend. Classmate, son, husband, father and Marine who we miss and of whom we have spoken fondly many times over the years. It is significant that after 31 years so many paid such a heartfelt tribute to him. His life is an example to us all.

"I feel so relieved to know that he definitely has been found," Konstance LaVoo said after the 19 July military memorial ceremony at Arlington (VA) National Cemetery. "I'm grateful, I felt in my heart that he was safe with God. I didn't feel he was in any pain or agony. And I always felt like I knew where he was."

POW/Missing Personnel Office spokesman Larry Greer said LaVoo and Holt crashed on 19 September 1968 after launching rockets against a target in Quang Binh, North Vietnam. A large explosion reportedly erupted when the jet crashed. According to incident reports, the wingman saw no parachutes, heard no beepers and along with a tactical control aircraft, made low passes over the wreckage and saw no sign of survivors. An electtonic sensor search was fruitless, the enemy presence prevented ground search and rescue efforts.

Human remains and crew-related artifacts were uncovered at the suspected crash area after two years of research and nine months of excavation

by U.S. and Vietnamese investigators. They were repatriated in September 1994.

The Army Central Identification Laboratory in Honolulu in April positively identified some remains as Holt's and others as LaVoo's and returned them to the families for burial. There were remains so badly damaged, however, that lab scientists couldn't assign them to either man.

John's widow, Rosalie LaVoo Rusovick, and his daughter, Kama, and 35 Classmates who attended a ceremony at ArUngton National Cemetery

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In an unusual twist, the remains of each man were buried in two places, LaVoo's identifiable remains were buried in one Arlington grave. To his side in another grave, the unidentifiable remains from the crash site were buried under a marker with both men's names.

One of LaVoo's 1962 Naval Academy Classmates, Rev. William M. Krulak of St. Davids Episcopal Church in Baltimore, delivered the eulogy at the Arlington memorial service. A retired Marine Corps Reserve Colonel, the minister is the older brother of Gen. Charles C. Krulak '64, USMC (Ret.).

"This was a very bittersweet day," Krulak said after the ceremony. "The families have gone on with their hves. They had already said their goodbyes, and yet here's a chance to bring John LaVoo and Bob Holt back to their home and the country they fought and died for, and put them to rest here in this very sacred place."

Clifford Holt, 83, buried his son's identifiable remains in Reading, MA, about 15 miles north of Boston. "I felt (they) belonged with his mother, who passed away more than 20 years ago," he said.

The elder Holt, of North Port, FL, attended the Arlington ceremony. He said he was shocked when he received the news that his son's remains had been identified. "It brought a partial closure" he said, noting that, from the crash reports, he knew his son hadn't survived. "We didn't think it was practical that he survived, so we had to face reality and live with that."

LaVoo's daughter, Kama, was two when he died. She said she was going into labor earlier this year when told her father's remains had been identified.

"It was kind of a shock because analysis of the remains had been going on for years," the Marshfield, WI, resident said. "I felt sadness, because even though I don't know him, I'd always heard about him being a great man. It's hard to think about the potential he never had a chance to pursue."

"Mayor" Paul Tompkins let us know he had a great '62 Outing at the Del Mar racefrack on 26 July. Billed as USNA Class of '62 Day at the races in the frack program, we had the following winners at the ttack: Lucy and Tom Stone, John Kelly, Marge and Amie Hafner, Nina and Gill Marshall, Sharon and Don Watkins, Sarah and George Wagner, Frankie and John Volk, Colleen and Mike Foster, Anne and Brian Havey, Naomi and Greg Chauncey, Myron Fleming, Irena and Dennis Chad, and Gail and myself.

Andy Zagayko writes: Even though another third of the century hasn't passed since my last note, I thought I would bring you up to date on my activities. I took a voluntary severance package and retired early from American Electric Power effective I March, and have adapted to the lifestyle of a "man of leisure" very well. I am trying to do some oil painting, but for some reason, have been too busy to do as much as I'd like to. We have done some ttaveling around the country and renewed acquaintances with several exshipmates. Never having been to Great Britain, Jean and I will be going to England and Scotiand for a month-long self-driving tour along with Jean's father on 20 September. JD Runnels and his trophy wife of 34 years, Linda, stopped by for a few days in June during the course of their wanderings around the country. We swapped pix of our grandkids and spent two days catching up on the past 37 years. JD and Linda are now gentle farmers in Petal, MS. In the next year we are hoping to move from Hurricane, WV, to a place somewhere between Richmond, where daughter, Karen, her husband and grandson, Michael, live, and D.C, where daughter, Laura, lives. A photo of Andy and J.D. will be in next month's Shipmate. Stay tuned.

From Stew's electtonic grab bag comes this information: If you're in the D.C. area, the schedule of regular luncheons is as follows: Thursday, 18 November; Wednesday, 12 January; Thursday, 23 March;

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Wednesday, 10 May. Reservations always to Rich Rice by the Friday before, at ricerb@aol.com or call 202-544-1321. Plan your travel in or out of town so you can attend our luncheons.

Roster Site The '62 roster site on the Web is online. The URL is: www.usna62.comm. The username is usna62. The password is the surname of the roster keeper, all lowercase. (Duh!) The roster is available for display as well as download in either EXCEL or TEXT. Everyone is invited to check their own record for accuracy. There is an online system set up to send me an update. Just send me changes. Don't repeat the correct stuff. Remember, the roster is considered private, not to be used for commercial purposes or shared with anyone outside the Class.

Kimberly Romine, the daughter of Tom Carter, a Marine Classmate who died in Vietnam in 1968, is seeking to make contact with Classmates who remembered her dad. If you have something to contribute, contact Kimberly directly at kcromine@stanfordalumni.org.

Andy Hesser has returned to Richland, WA, after six-months TAD in Vienna, Austria. When the statute of limitations expires, look for an article in Shipmate about his exploits.

John L. Baker checked back in on the email circuit and mentioned that he missed a meeting of the Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation and is now the Chairman of the Board. He is also the Chairman of the Economic Development Commission for the City of Lafayette, CA. Something tells me retirement is not really retirement anymore.

Bruce Mancicni mentioned that he has assumed Chairmanship of the San Jose International Airport Commission. He invites any Classmates passing through San Jose airport to visit.

In response to the note about Grace and Emil Dimotta's kids and grandkids, I received several notes. Mary Anne and Rich Hardy surpassed the Dimotta's number of children with eight, including a son, David Hardy '99. Initially, George Marienthal was in the grandkid lead with eight.

Then I heard from Tom Grzymala who chimed in with 11 grandkids. Finally, Marylyn and Bryce Billings came forward with 14 grandkids. Don't count out the Dimottas yet. It ain't over till it's over Diane and Bill Patterson also wanted to register for the record for triplet grandkids.

The following PCS have taken place. Judy Bedell and Joe Hanzel moved to Palm Coast, FL. Kay and John Cox have moved to Marblehead, OH. John Sullivan asked if anyone knows anything about "Smart Ship." If you do, and want to admit it, contact John directly at john-Sullivan@soza. com. I heard the test ship has had a few programming problems. Something like, if you flush the chiefs head, the port main engine shuts down, or something like that.

Greg Chauncy mentioned that Bud Alexander '56 is researching the effects of the TV show Men of Annapolis that aired in 1957. Anyone with any recollections they care to share with him should contact him directly at budalzandr@aol.com. (See page 12 of this issue.)

Our Class medical advisor, Hal Koenig, has suggested interested Classmates go to the Tricare Website listed below. It has the current straight skinny on the program right from the source. It has a lot of subjects, each is pretty short, not much more than a page. These five are pretty important: What is TriCare, TriCare Options, Enrollment Information, FEHBP Demo and TriCare Senior Prime. I'd suggest everyone look at all five of these.

The others you can look at if you're a real weenie.

The one on Enrollment Information actually lets you download enrollment forms for some regions,

but you have to fill out the form and fax or snail mail it in. Silly, they haven't gotten to the point that you can do it all over the net. In some other regions you have to call a 1-800 number and use snail mail both ways. Http://www.tricare.osd.mil/ tricare/benificiary/hptriben.html. Then, since all of us are becoming more and more chronologically gifted, I'd suggest a look at the Medicare site. When you get to be 65 you go on Medicare. Best to know about it ahead of time. Things are different under Medicare. The Medicare Web site is: http:// www.hefa.gov/Medicare/medicare.htm Our Class legal advisor, Dan Curran, has written a very useful recommendation for millennium resolutions. Due to the length of his epistle, we will be posting it on the '62 home page (below), not the roster site. I recommend you visit this feature of the home page, but set aside more than just a minute or two. Dan Curran has spent a lot of effort putting this together It is really good stuff.

The URL of the '62 home page is http://www. eos. net/n va/natnpo w/62 .html That's our Class news for this month. As always, your Classmates love to read about you and see some photos; 37 years plus after Bancroft Hall.

Please send in your letters and pictures. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. 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 Web site: www.USNA63.org I hope you have already visited the new Class of 1963 Web site. We're working to add more information and graphics, and to enhance its usefulness for you. The latest addition is the "Electtonic Lucky Bag," which includes all the porttait photos from our yearbook. A growing number of the brief individual biographies are already there, ff yours isn't, you can copy it from yoin yearbook by using the form provided. Note also that you can add current photos and information about yourself Also, be sure to look at the genealogy section, which presents lots of interesting information about our Classmates' family members who have attended USNA and/or had notable military experiences. We're sure you will enjoy this unique compilation. Please submit information about your own family's service. You'll also enjoy seeing several original art works that our accomplished Classmate Dick Whalen prepared for the site.

Faithful correspondent John Detweiler checked in with this information: Doreen and Mike Williams stopped by for a visit on 19 July. They were returning from their ttip in a fifth-wheel to British Columbia and the Yukon. Mike did twenty in the Navy as a pilot and then went to work for McDonald Douglas.

Doreen retired in the early '90s, prompting Mike to retire again. They seem to be enjoying being retired. They ski in the winter and ttavel in the summer. Sylvia and I have been restricting our travel to Oregon this summer. Looking at the hot weather in many other places, we won't make any long trips until the rains here become unbearable.

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woman who grew up in Sweden, Steve and Yvonne have totally adjusted to the life in Florida where in 15 minutes they can either be at the Atlantic Ocean beaches or the Florida swamps, and in one minute they can be in their lovely pool in their beautiful back yard.

John Detweiler with Mike and Doreen Williams The ever-busy Joel Gardner isn't slowing down one bit. Here's his latest report: On 22 July, Joe Clancy called us from Dulles airport to say he was in town on business and is now living in Belgium. He had been in the Congo for some time, but after some unpleasantness, which included eight weeks in the local jail, he decided to leave the country. Joe stated that if Slobodan wanted to see ethnic cleansing, he should visit the Congo. We had a few hours with Joe before he was off after another big sure-fire business deal. Prior to the Congo, he was last heard from while working in Zimbabwe shipping diamonds.

World travelers Joel Gardner and Joe Clancy I win be leading a ski trip for the Pentagon Ski Club to Grindelwald, Switzerland, next March.

The arrangements include round-trip airfare to Zurich, seven nights' lodging, and some meals.

Side trips to Vienna and Budapest are optional.

If any Classmates are interested, my email address is: jruland@erols.com. Bruce Webb often co-leads trips with me, but I don't know about next year now that he's married to a lady from Ukraine. I met her, Larissa Ryapolova, when she joined us from Kiev during a ski trip to Switzerland last February.

Our daughter, Ellen Gardner '89, was recentiy promoted to LCDR, USNR, after two months' active duty with the Seabees in Little Creek. She graduated in May from the University of South Carolina with a combined law degree and master's in international business and is working with a law firm in New York. Our oldest daughter, Emily Price, made us grandparents for the third time in June. Our only other excitement was adopting a retired racing greyhound—a 45mph couch potato!

While in Florida to do some consulting work this summer, Denny Vaughan visited Yvonne and Steve Coester. Steve took Denny kayaking in the swamps of the St. Johns River early one moming.

Denny described their expedition this way: We went out to the swampland in Steve's kayaks looking for gators. They were there. All you could see was their eyes just floating above the surface, and then they would disappear. Steve would go over to take a closer look, usually reporting that they were just little guys about four feet long. I would estimate them to be closer to 10 or 12 feet. It turned out to be wonderful as we paddled down the cypress groves, stopping every now and then just to hear the weird noises. It was a wonderful experience—the weather was perfect with a nice breeze and a cooler of cold beer For a guy who grew up in St Louis and a

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Steve Coester in the swamp, adjusting to retirement quite well Commenting on this picture of Steve in his

kayak, Denny pointed out the ready-service cooler and noted the can of beer being upended. In counterpoint, here is Steve's version of a "retired admiral story" that Denny told about himself: When he and his aide traveled by air, the aide would drop Denny and the luggage at the airline ticket counter. While Denny was checking them in, the aide would return the rental car. Well, the first trip that he took after retiring, Denny pulled up to the departure area, unloaded the baggage, and checked in. It wasn't until much later while sitting on the plane watching the flight attendants closing the door that he felt the rental car keys in his pocket. Denny rushed up the aisle and begged the ground crew to return the keys to the rental agency. Upon arriving home he called the agency, which was disturbed that they had received the keys but couldn't find the car although they had diligently searched all the parking lots. Denny said the car was left in the unloading zone outside the departure area—that's where they found it several hours after he had parked it there. Poor Denny!

He's been spoiled all these years and now has to remember things for himself. It must be tough.

Chuck Stone has supplied additional information and photos to supplement the report in the October issue about the Quality '63 Day aboard FrrzGERALD on 16 June.

We got underway at 9:00 a.m. with Commodore Mickey Mays at the conn! Steve Duncan "piped" the crew to chow. The Commanding Officer, CDR Jim Grant '80, was a superb host.

The high degree of esprit de corps and professionalism exhibited by every FrrzoERALD sailor would make any citizen, taxpayer, old salt, or retired boat-school grad very, very proud! A 5"/ 54 gunshoot, a Gathng gunshoot, a full power "crash-back," plus lots of tours and demos shipwide, capped off by a "steel beach" flight deck barbecue provided a truly memorable day for all. Unfortunately, this nearly perfect day was marred by a couple of '63 personnel incidents with disciplinary action pending: I) In that Phillip Marsden did "jump ship" only moments before the brow was removed, and did thereby miss ship's movement. (Seems he got wind of the fact that Mickey Mays was going to get the ship underway.) 2) In that Bob Harper did arrive late, and thus also missed ship's movement.

(He mumbled something about airline delays, but I don't think the XO will buy it) Here are some photos from the cruise. In the front of the large group are Jim Cakes, Jim Grant, and Donna Kaup. Standing, left to right, are Bob Otis, Charlie Helsper, Jim Thornton, myself, Vicki Warren, Roy Warren, Kathy Calvano, Chuck Calvano, Tom Selden, Steve Duncan, Jerry Harken, Micky Mays, and Don Jacobs. Also on board with their fathers were Kyle Harken and John Otis.

Jim Grant '80 (CO, FITZGERALD) and Conning Officer, Micky Mays A month earlier, off the East CoasL Alan McAnally had returned to sea aboard a slightly larger ship: After a span of about 32 years since I was last underway on a Navy ship, the opportunity to join my son on ENTERPRISE for its Tiger Cruise was irresistible. Along with my son, Brian, I met up with my youngest son Chris in Mayport in early May for the two-day cruise up to Norfolk. Chris is a Naval Aviator with the Dusty Dogs of HS-7.

ENTERPRISE was finishing a deployment that began in November with a dash for the Persian Gulf and subsequent around-the-clock operations in Desert Fox.

Alan and Chris McAnally aboard ENTERPRISE What a wonderful two days! We had beautiful weather operating off the Virginia coast and the ship's crew and air wing went out of their way to make everyone feel welcome. We had the run of the ship (which surprised me) and the squadron ready room became the center of activity. It is amazing what comes back to you after a couple of days. You leam again to drink 12 hour old coffee with gusto, how to walk down the passageways without banging your shins, and realize that you don't need a king size bed to have a great night's sleep. My rack was just below one of the cats and I even got used to that! I always remembered midrats as just soup and crackers.

On ENTERPRISE, it was more like the fourth meal of the day and ended up being more of a social hour than anything else.

I had never seen flight ops from the flight deck before, and I was simply awed. I guess my overwhelming feeling during the two days was how impressed I was with the attitude and commitment of the sailors. They work so hard, and their sense of pride and accomplishment was so apparent. The pilots and air crews are unbelievably focused and professional, making me realize how well our country is served having these men and women at sea.

From Nick Sim comes this succinct SITREP: I continue to dabble in academia, teaching and advising at Chesapeake College which is located in Wye Mills, MD. I teach two different credit courses in communication, and also serve as one of those kindly folks who helps you sign up for courses. I'm heading into my fourth year now and find it refreshingly different from the corporate world. I wish I had found it sooner!

Checking in for the first time in a while. Ward Bond supplied this synopsis of his activities since graduation:

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Chuck Stone, Roy Warren. Donna Kaup, Vicki Warten, and Steve Duncan

After graduation I went to MADDOX as MPA. I was aboard for the much-debated attack in the Tonkin Gulf. Yes, we were attacked. Then to GRIDLEY as ASW Officer. After I left the ship to be discharged, I went back aboard to oversee an ASROC offload of boomers. Well, one of them slid back witii a thud against the loading device.

The captain panicked and sent out aflashNuclear Accident message. It wasn't of course, but it made national news and my exitfromthe Navy exciting.

I had married Carole a month after graduation.

We have two daughters: JuUe, now a mother living in Mt. Pleasant, MI, and Jenny, now living in Baton Rouge. We returned to our hometown.

Baton Rouge, and have lived here ever since.

After 20 years of being involved in local ventures, I turned to technology development about 15 years ago. I developed the BAT, a chord keyboard (www.infogrip.com), and then, six years ago, started Talking Signs, Inc. (www.talkingsigns.com), my current activity.

This is an infrared wayfinding and landmark location system for the blind. A year ago, Mitsubishi Precision Company became a corporate partner and is making our equipment for us and distributing it in Japan. We are currently developing corporate partners in the U.S. and EU. Few Classmates get this deep into the swamp, though Felix Degolian and Dave Driskell have stopped by in the last year. I keep in touch with my old wives, Ron Tebben who still helps with the wrestling team at Navy, and John Anderson, who runs the business school at UNC, Wilmington. I miss lightweight crew-mate Karl Kaup whom I stayed in touch with over the years.

He took me out on one of his subs a few years ago...a real thrill.

Here's the latest from New Mexican Eric Krieger: Still doing the independent consulting business, which sometimes keeps me hopping. Have sort of backed into a computer services consulting role as well. If you are ever interested, try http://www.swcp.com/~ekrieger. My son—chip out of the old computer—is still running computer network at Presbyterian Healthcare here in Albuquerque, and wife and I were enjoying life by ourselves for the past five months (I'm be-^ ginning to remember again why I married that gal in the first place) until daughter moved back again with a yapping dog. Almost makes you happy to hit the road again. All in all, can't complain. We've adjusted to being without my mother-in-law who was with us for about 30 years, and it appears to me that life is actually pretty good when I slow down a littie and smell the roses some, as I have recentiy.

It's always good to hearfromPete Featherstone:

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There have been a few family milestones since the 35th Reunion. Our youngest, Reid, achieved his black belt in karate. My oldest, P.J., finally received his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, at age 31 and is pursuing a degree in environmental law. Daughter, Abigail, has a challenging job with Time Life Books in Alexandria, VA. Sam, the second oldest and an MBA candidate at Duke, interned at Morgan Stanley in NYC this summer and relocated to San Francisco in August In March, I convinced Harry Salmon to travel from his home in Peekskill, NY, to Sttatford, CT, where I teach fifth grade. The purpose: schoolto-career day. I thought it would be great to have as one of our speakers a career naval officer.

Harty was terrific! On 14 April, he arrived with a carload of Navy and general military paraphernalia, including maps, recruitment brochures, hats, and beautiful ship models and pictures of his commands. He held two groups of fifth graders spellbound for over an hour, explaining his various jobs in the Navy, where he has ttaveled (submariners go to some weird places.), and what it takes to qualify for a career in the military. He got many of them, boys and girls, intrigued about a military career.

It was an incredible display of professionalism, and I really appreciated the effort my Classmate put into our day. Maybe Harty should consider yet another career change—looks to me like he'd make a great teacher

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Two terrific photos taken in Pete's classroom that day can be seen with the November Shipmate colunrn on our Web site. Take a look!

If you enjoyed reading this report, it's payback time. Write to me. Soon. Before you forget. Thanks!

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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: fulkie@erols.com '64 Class Web page: http://www.mindspring.com/ ~gunsmoke26o/USNA64 The flow of mail continues to be rather slow as the summer winds down and we get ready for the football season and the 35th Reunion. As I write this colunm to meet the 1 September deadline, the Reunion Committee is finalizing plans for the nearly 300 Classmates who have signed up for the various homecoming/reimion events. One of the programs estabUshed for the Reunion was the company representative committee headed by Dave Ihma. The purpose of the committee is to try and locate missing/lost Classmates. Dave and his committee wiU continue to update company and Class rosters over the next few months or untU we have located all of our missing/lost Classmates. Listed below are the company representatives who have volimteered to help with this effort. As you can see by the Ust there are stiU some Companies (4, 5, 6, 9,11,18) without a rep and Dave is still attempting to recruit additional volunteers.

Co Representative Email Address 1 Jim Maitiand Imejamel@erols.com 2 Dick Curley rcurley@rmstech.com 3 John Alich johnaUch@aol.com 4 No Representative 5 No Representative 6 No Representative 7 Dave Wagner daw@bellatiantic.com 8 Rick Dau rdauiii@erols.com 9 No Representative 10 Hugh Risseeuw risseeh@corpdc.utc.com 11 No Representative 12 Jim Onnsworth jounsworth@safeguard.com 13 Dave l\una dtuma@aol.com 14 Bob Murphy murpcr@ispec.com 15 John Tweel jtweel@aol.com 16 Denny Pignotti dpignotti.asne@mcimail.com 17 Gerry Dunne gdunne@Umi.org 18 No Representative 19 Wayne Amy wayneamy@aol.com 20 Choch Heath cheath64@inindspring.com 21 Art Collier collier@ncst2nrl.navy.mil 22 Ken Middleton KBMiddleton@aol.com 23 Dick Cecil dcecil@gte.net 24 Paul Fletcher fletcher@mail.ameritel.net Scott Bushnell continues to do a superb job of maintaining our Class Web page. Many Classmates have expressed then appreciation for this invaluable service. Scott has made it possible for many to find "lost" friends and has posted notification of illnesses and deaths of Classmates making timely response possible. Besides passing on important information, Scott makes continuous updates of email addresses and other Classmate information. Tim Myers updated his data recently and Scott passed the information along. Tim and Mary are living in Libertyville, IL, where Tim works as the Commanding Officer of a NJROTC Unit at Zion-Benton Township High School in nearby Zion, IL. Tim also serves as the school football and baseball coach.

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Len Wass noted that Rudy Milasich was listed as one of our missing Classmates on the web page.

Len and Rudy had both grown up in the Chicago area and it turns out Len's aunt knows Rudy's aunt.

Hopefully, Rudy will soon be removed from the list of missing Classmates. We believe that Rudy is now living in Pittsburgh, PA, and we are hoping he will be able to make it back for the Reunion.

A Class Executive Committee meeting was held on 25 August. Among the agenda items discussed was the current status of the fund drive to support the Ethics Center Jerry Anderson provided the latest information on the fund drive: $65,529 collected to date; $648,139 outstanding pledges; $713,669 total pledge amount; 254 donors making pledges to date.

The fund drive will continue over the next few months and payments will continue to come in through the year 2004. Well done to all of you who have helped the Class reach and exceed our $640,000 goal for this very deserving project.

Gordon Clow provided an update on the status of this year's version of The Ethics Book. Gordon assists in the final review of the book after the revisions and edits have been completed. He has given an enthusiastic endorsement to the book feeling that it continues to improve with each edition.

On Monday, 23 August, 24 Classmates gathered along with family and friends of LCDR Virgil King Cameron at the old Fort Myer Chapel in Arlington, VA, to attend a very moving funeral and burial service. On 29 July 1966, then LTJG King Cameron flying an A-4E Skyhawk from CONSTELLATION C V 64 was shot down near Vinh, North Vietnam. After being listed as missing in action for eight years, LCDR Cameron was presumed killed in action and a memorial service was held in his hometown of McAUen, TX. LCDR Cameron's remains were located in North Vietnam and brought to the U.S. Central Identification Laboratory in Hawaii in 1990, but positive identification was not concluded until May of this year. King was married 2 January 1966 to the former Ellen Watson, now Mrs. WiUiam Fox of Rock Hill, SC. Survivors include, LCDR Cameron's parents Leona and Charles E. R. Cameron; two brothers, Drake of Houston, TX, and Mark of FuUerton, CA; two sisters, Diane Cameron of McAUen, TX, and Carla Barrows of Houston, TX; two nephews Bradley King Cameron and Michael Cameron Barrows; and one niece, Katherine Irene Barrows, all of Houston. Classmates attending the funeral included: Dave Ahem, Jerry Anderson, Tom Baraett, Diane and Brent Bennitt, Steve Claassen, Ed Conant, Dick Curley, Joanne and Phil David, Larry Elberfeld, Jerry Ellis, Sttom Evans, Grant Fulkerson, Don Hunter, Mel Lyman, Jim Maitiand, Roland Marquis, Judy and Bob McClure, Beverly and Ken Middleton, Bob Orlosky, Bill Sargent, Tom Saucier, Tom Tarbox, Jerry Welch, and Al Weigel. Please remember King, his family and friends, and all of our Classmates and their families who lost their lives serving their country in Vietnam.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the 35th.

Please take a minute or two and jot down some notes on you and your family that you can either mail or email to me. We want to ensure we keep the colunm full each month.

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Pres: Pete Gness 410-757-4796; e: pdg@nrc.gov Sec'y: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret) 5 Strawberry Lane, CarUsle, PA 17013 e: daveand@planetcable.net Class Home Page: http://www.users.planetcable.net/~daveand Greetings to all '65ers as we charge into the holiday season and to the Army/Navy game festivities. It would be nice to make a witty statement about the relative strengths of the two teams at this point in the season, but nothing is coming in clear at this point in late August. Nevertheless, it is clear that coach Weatherbie has fielded another competitive team that is ready to demolish the boys from up there on the Hudson. So we will start things off with a resounding Beat Army!

Late summer of 1999 brought with it the retirements of some very outstanding Classmates. We salute Paul Reason and Jim Taylor and just hope that our sources have not left out any others that should be recognized here. We hope that many of you attended Paul's retirement the invitation to which was posted on the Class of '65 homepage.

We will not even attempt to catalog here Paul's many accomplishments over the past 34 plus years.

Rather, we shall simply say, "Well done, Paul!"

We all wish you and Dianne a happy retirement.

As for Jim Taylor, we will include here a report received by way of Dave Anderson: RADM Jim Taylor retired from active service in a wonderful ceremony presided over by his boss and good friend. Admiral Archie Clemins, at the ARIZONA Memorial at Pearl Harbor on 27 August. Jim has been ADM Clemins' Deputy for Fleet Maintenance the last few years at CincPacFlt. This capped off more than 34 years of an outstanding career. Jim started in surface Une, but switched a few years following a Swift Boat tour in Vietoam to the engineering duty community where he shot up like a rocket. May have more on his bio next month when Dave gets a copy of the ceremony program.

Chris and Jim had all three of their children, one son-in-law, one significant other and two of three grandchildren out for his retirement ceremony as well as an aunt, two cousins and two of their children who came from the East Coast.

His aunt's husband was Jim's dad's youngest brother and he won the Navy Cross during the attack on NEVADA at Pearl Harbor, so the place and their attendance at Jim's retirement has a special significance for them.

Jim has taken a very senior executive position with AMSEC, a major subsidiary of SAIC (my company), to start after a couple of months of Jim and Chris' ttavels. They will settle in their old stomping grounds of Bremerton, WA. Congrats to the "Rub" and his family.

Congratulations, Rub and Chris, we wish you FW and FS. This next item of Class news is taken from a brief note from Larry Stewart to Jeff Lewis intended only as an email address posting.

I'm being ttansferted to St. Petersburg, FL, this month. Raytheon seems to be just like the USN. NO place to live, no house hunting trip because the fuse is so short, just move. Well, this will be number 14.

Next we hear from Bob Starkey (rlstarkey@ aol.com) who also checked in with Jeff: I guess it's time to keep you updated on my address. My tour over in Paris ended on 1 January and I rejoined family back in Lynchburg, in the same address as have used for years (112 Bedford Springs Road). There was a good chance that I would be going back over for a long stay with a contiact with the Swedes, but Framatome did not get the conttact, it went to Westinghouse 103

in Pittsburgh. (Do we have any Classmates working for circle-bar W?) I've made many short deployments down to Crystal River, FL, where we have several major projects, but am still permanentiy located in Lynchburg. I was electronically incommunicado at home for a considerable period due to lack of functioning system, but throwing inordinate amounts of money at Circuit City has resolved that problem. In addition to the personal address, there is a work address: rstarkey@ framatech.com. Thanks again for all the hard work.

We, of course, echo that last statement at every opportunity. Clearly, there is no one in the Class who has worked harder for longer than "The Man" Jeff Lewis. We intercepted something addressed to Jeff that advised us of a major down event in the lives of Pat Philbin and family. We don't have any details, but the unconfirmed report has it that while they were away, their house burned to the ground. Pat's phone number is 703-288-4303.

Class secretary, Dave Anderson, himself filed this next report (from his new digs in Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;see the new address in the column header), I had business in D.C. in August and it happened to fall ontilethird Tuesday. Fred Hufnagle picked me up in Arlington and took me to the Navy Annex Sheraton for lunch. This was the first '65 Washington area luncheon I've made since I was in D.C. on active duty in 1980-82. Great to see all the guys and the tumout! As usual, the first Classmate, Fred and I reaUzed that there was an unofficial host for these events, Skip Moore.

You'd never know he had just celebrated his 60th birthday just a week previous.

Also attending were Jim Roorbach, Frog Krisensen, Phil Ferarta, Ed Gray, Al Becker, the Murph, John Collins, Dawes Richardson, Carter Refo, John Burt, Pat Fitch and Pete Gness and his young son. I expect to get down from Carlisle for at least a lunch every other month while here in Pennsylvania.

Pete Gness did have some things to say about our 35th. It seems that we're not getting the payments in a timely manner from many of you who plan to attend. Five years ago, for the 30th, Pete received payments for the reunion package (tickets, hotel, tailgates, parties, exttas) early enough that he was able to use the interest generated from these deposits to provide us extra goodies and ensure there was enough in the pot to pay off the hotels. This year, we're not generating the interest income needed which could result in the overall total package cost exceeding the amount ballparked some time ago by the committee ($1,200 a couple including hotel stay; $600 a couple without the hotel). Soooo, Pete asked to get the word out that the Reunion Committee needs the total package amount sent to Pete not later than 1 January 2000. So, if you've sent in a

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$400 first deposit, like I have, you'll need to send Pete the balance of whatever of the $1,200 or $600 package you're going for in late December. Think of it as a Christmas present you're buying for yourselves.

Ok, we now go to some snail mail received from Charlie Stephan: Greetings Classmates, I am sending this snailmail since I'm enclosing a copy of a picture taken in June in Port Ludlow, WA. Present in the photo are Lynn and myself and our gracious hostess Beverly Cooper (Pat Cooper was out of town) and Ernie Lockwood. Pat was on the road, but Lynn and I had a greattimeseeingtiieirnew home and having the added bonus of Ernie being in the area to join us for dinner.

Lynn and Charlie Stephan, Beverly Cooper and Emie Lockwood It's been well over a year since I've made it to one of the D.C. luncheons or a Homecoming and thought since Lynn and I have had some lifestyle changes with our business, I would bring our doings up to date. Our woodcrafting business continues to grow and keep us on the road, primarily up and down the East Coast. Last November, we purchased a 34-foot, class A motor home to support our show travels and we have had a ball putting it to the test. Anyone on the road should look out for our big land yacht bearing a South Carolina license "NAVY 65." It sports a propeller in the trailer hitch receptacle when we aren't pulling our red utility trailer full of our wares.

This summer our big adventure was a 9000+ mile round trip in our motor home starting in Greenville, SC, on 25 May heading west via the southem route to San Diego, then north along the coast to Tacoma, then east via the northem route over the Great Lakes, then south through Annapolis and Virginia Beach and finally home again on 12 July. The purpose of the trip was to attend a four-day international symposium of the American Association of Wood Turners in Tacoma. Since my wood turning is the centerpiece of our woodcrafting business and the annual symposium is the ultimate source of wood and supplies, the whole adventure was a busi-

ness trip. We saw family, friends and old shipmates all along the way. While we were in Tacoma, we were able to go north to the beautiful town of Port Ludlow where Bev and Pat Cooper have settled. Bev was on her own at the homestead while Pat was traveling. Their home is like a visit to the orient and has a terrific view of the mountains.

As for other aspects of the Stephans' lives, we are healthy, keeping very busy and enjoying South Carolina to the fullest. As always, the welcome mat is out for any visitors. Lynn and I are also looking forward to the 35th Homecoming festivities.

Thank you, Charlie, for that report. It is good to hear from Classmates, especially if they have some pictures to share. Now we shift our attention to Mike Paul, who many of you know fought a tough battle with lung cancer, had major surgery to remove a lung and then got clobbered with ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome). Mike again beat the enemy of us all and has, for the past two years (more or less), been building himself back up from a shadow of his former self. We who know him have greatly admired his courage to fight the fight and maintain a brilliant sense of humor All that brings us up to date.

Just at press time for this column (28 August), we received the following e-gram from Mike Paul (meps65 @ earthlink.net): Here is an update on my physical and medical condition. I just received the news recently and have only now had a chance to assess the consequences. While it may sound bad to you all, keep in mind that this is not a death sentence and I expect to continue my fight to maintain myself at an acceptable "quality of life" for some time to come. So, plan on having me around for a while'.

There have been some changes for the worst in my physical condition during the summer, and I need to take a moment and tell you what's happening. A CAT scan in June indicated that I had a "nodule" appear in my remaining lung. This, coming on top of the growth found near the thorax last December, which was successfully tteated with radiation, is the first indication that the disease is now metastatic; that means, it has continued to grow and ttansmit itself outside the boundaries of the original tumor site. Not good news. The first thing this means is that I won't be cured of cancer. It won't go into remission or disappear as a result of any therapies, or simply the passage of time. It will relentiessly ttansmit itself throughout the blood system if left unchecked. But, it doesn't mean that nothing can be done about it. My oncologists foresaw this development in December, and suggested that I go through radiation for the thorax growth and wait for further development before I elect to have chemotherapy tteatments. Chemotherapy has a good success rate of killing the cancer for a certain period of time, possibly measured in years. It has a reasonable probability of maintaining my quaUty of life without permanent damage to my organs. While it is not a cure, it is a life giving tteatment that I now elect to endure, since it appears as the last effective tteatment offered by medicine today.

The problem with chemo is that it's a systemic poison that can have drastic and permanent side effects on some people. You know that I have worked really hard to get myself back into reasonable condition since surviving ARDS, and the doctors feel that I am sttong enough to handle the temporary side-effects, and can withstand the assault on my major organs that could cause long term permanent damage. I begin tteatment on Monday, and expect to have them last for five months, during which time I will be nauseous, fatigued, and weak. I have spent the last three weeks reviewing my options, making my choice, and preparing for the outcome, so I am as prepared as one could be, and 1 will be giving you a ranning commentary on my progress from now until December. In the meantime, wish me the very best and keep in contact as often as you can.

I can use the company.

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Witit that we come to the end of this month's colunm. However, before we close, we want to add that Mike would love to receive email, cards of encouragement, prayers and whatever Mike's and Joan's new address is: 2140 Santa Cmz Avenue #D302, Menlo Park, CA 94025; 650-926-9399; fax: 650-926-9349; meps65@eartiilink.net. They will go to Arizona in the winter, after Christmas, and that contact point is: 7705 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #23, Scottsdale, AZ 85258; 480-483-4070.

Please have a safe and festive holiday season and remember the Shipmate team when gathered together We like to hear from you and also to receive those photos from time to time. Now we end as we beganâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Beat Army!

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said he'd also noticed shortness of breath and chest pain while mnning. The doc confirmed Lyme disease, but also scheduled Ken for a sfress test. After four minutes on the machine, he was taken off, plopped into a wheelchair, and admitted as a cardiac patient. Turned out that one of his arteries feeding the heart was 9 0 - 9 5 % blocked. After an angioplasty and a coronary stent implant, he was released on 11 August, and was to go back to work a couple of weeks later The thing that got my attention was that Ken works out a lot, runs, and has a cholesterol level of 115. He says he thinks this is genetic.

OK, so now I'm thinking this is something 1 maybe should pay attention to. Then I got the following from Jack Feehan on 24 August: I received an email from Dave Church the other day and. since it has been quite awhile since I've sent anything in, I thought I would share an interesting event that happened to me. It may be lifesaving to some of our Classmates. As some of you may know, I have been mnning since high school and have continued over the past thirtytwo years since graduation. Last month, while going on a ran, I found myself short of breath ranning up a gentie hill. After walking and then ranning through the course I thought I just had an off day. However, over the next three days (in rettospect probably not a good idea) I ran into the same problemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;shormess of breath after ranning one and a half to two miles.

Sensing that something might be wrong, I visited the doctor. Although my vital signs were normal, resting pulse 48, BP 120/70; and normal resting EKG, the doctor wisely set up a sttess EKG the following week. In a matter of three days, I was sttess tested, followed by an angiogram with a stent placed in one of my coronary arteries. Needless to say, with all of my ranning, I told the cardiologist that he was the last specialist I would ever expect to be seeing. Although my running was a positive, in my case genetics may have kicked in. So, the word I would like to pass along to our Classmates is that if you are getting out of breath during a workout and you have been previously been exercising (I had completed an eight minute/mile half marathon six months before) STOP and get a sttess EKG. Also, if any of you do have coronary artery disease, there is a book titled Reversing Heart Disease

by Dr. Dean Ornish, M.D., that may be worth reading and following.

Anyway, after a month of rest, I expect to be back out pounding the pavement, ff you've read this far, guys, I assume there's no reason for me to preach any sermons! The good news is two of our Classmates went through eerily similar experiences and it worked out well. I haven't talked to Jack, but I did speak to Ken. He said he delayed getting himself to the doctor be-

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cause he was a victim of a stubborn stteak and the "it'll never happen to me" syndrome. I think I'll be paying attention!

On a lighter note, 1 got some news from Brenda and Dave Nielsen. Actually the note came from Brenda. When she wrote she had just gotten back from San Diego to Everett, WA, where the family has resided. She said: We have moved our belongings into a house in Vista, CA, in which David will reside alone for the next year. Ryan (17) is a senior in high school and I refuse to move him, so David's company. Sextant in Flight Systems, is footing the bill for an apartment for me until next June. We had Bud O'Hara and Sharon over for dinner on Saturday night. It is about an hour drive between us, but well worth it to see them.

Did I mention that all three children were there in San Diego with friends or their spouses and children? All together we had nine people at one time. Lance lives in Atlanta, works for Delta, is married with one child; Jenifer lives in Pennsylvania, and is moving to the Annapolis area to live while her husband works for the Capitol police, they have one child. Ryan, is of course a HS senior and had one or two friends visiting at various times.

The O'Haras had lots of family visiting this summer along with their youngest son Brendan and his friends. Something about Califomia that brings them home. David is project manager for Sextant in Flight Systems and loves this new job, retirement is all about enjoyment isn't it? He would never be happy just sitting around.

Brenda, pass the word to Dave that if you aU come to Annapohs to visit Jenifer, we still have Slummers on the last Thursday of every month except November and December We'd love to see him.

My last column elicited a short update from Pete Young: I was surprised and pleased to be included in the last ran of Class news in Shipmate. To update the item, our first grandson (Connor Ackerman Young) was bom on 2 August 1999.

He is the son of a submariner (Pete Young '91) and his lovely wife, CeeCee. In keeping with the ecumenical lineage, Connor is also the grandson of an NFO (me), great-grandson of a destroyer captain (his Dad's matemal grandfather, a veteran of WWII and Korea) and great-great-grandson of another desttoyer officer (who served in WWI)....no dynasty here. To put it in perspective, if he wants to go to The School, he will be a Plebe (Class of 2021) when we are having our 50th Reunion... scary.

I don't know if it's scary or not, Pete! Let's see, the way I figure it, Doug Leonard's son, Austin, will be a Second Classman about that time. Maybe he can have Connor around! Or will that quaint 20th century practice have gone by the wayside in the

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new millennium? Maybe Connor wUl just send his avatar? Then again, maybe you're right. It is scary!

Vince Putiri sent this to Dick Meade, but I'll put the gist of it in here in case anybody has any relevant information.

Quite some time ago, probably in response to a question at the 20th, I tried to reconstract the old (original) 5th Company Plebes—we later became the 10th and half of the 9th. It seemed to me tiiat the way to do it was to have each of the members of Tenth Company '67 teU me who their Plebe Summer roommates were. I gave them a hint, which was that we had been assigned rooms in alphabetical order and that I had roomed with Wes Overton and Cliip Rosse. (Actually Claude Duvall Rosse, but you know that wasn't going to fly). Surprisingly, several Tenth Company members could not remember who their roommates were, so we never did complete the list.

Chip Rosse wasfromthe Philadelphia area and fell victim to calculus. Tim Alkire had knee surgery during the last part of Plebe Summer—I think it was a football injury. He came out of the hospital just as the Brigade came back. He, Leroy Farr and I were to be academic year roommates.

Tim wasfromNorthfield, OH, a suburb of Cleveland. I never really got to know him well since the knee kept swelUng up and the upper classmen kept shoving him out. With a knee the size of a watermelon, he left the Academy after just a short time. I don't remember if it was a medical discharge or what. I just remember him going to sick bay a lot to have the knee drained.

If you have an up to date address on either Tim or Chip, I would enjoy getting in touch with diem.

I don't know if the Class has a complete original roster, but if not, we could try the Plebe Summer roommate question again for the whole Class and see if we come up with some more lost souls. In the meantime, it would also be good if we could find Bill Novak and Bill McCarthy to make sure they plan on attending the 35th.

It turns out Dick was able to find Chip in Sparks, MD, and to find a somewhat aged telephone number for Bill McCarthy. Bill Novak is on our "Lost Souls" Ust; nothing at all was found for Tim. If anybody has any word on any of these guys, Vince is lookin', and so are Dick and I to try to clean up die Ust! Finally, a short note from Greg Marshall: I recently landed with Lam Research Corp. in Fremont, CA. Lam is a $ IB per year semi conductor capital equipment manufacturer. During this job ttansition, I networked extensively with USNA grads all over the country and interviewed a number of places. Mike Farlow, Dave Palmer, Kevin Dwyer '68, Dick Kirtley, John Lydiard '68, and many others were all very helpful. Unfortunately, the aviation oriented jobs required moves (OK, but not desirable) and significant reductions in compensation. The combination didn't go over too well with "CinC House." This Lam opportunity developed from another USNA grad network contact, Steve Newberry '75, I think. Steve was COO of Applied Materials when I was there and he moved over to Lam as President and COO a couple of years ago. We re-established contact in March and I went through the senior management interview hoops resulting in a position as General Manager, Customer Support Business Group for North America. I'll be working closely with Jack Boniface '74, and

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Dave Bayly '74, and a number of other of other USNA and West Point grads. This is a military friendly company.

Wow! Sounds like you made excellent use of the Alumni network. Just goes to show its value.

This late item came in from Larry Johnson as I was preparing to send the column to Shipmate: Just talked with Bob Ramsay (Ramjet). Five years ago he and Cathy built their dream home in Seabeck, WA, overlooking the Hood Canal.

Last Friday, 27 August, while they were out of town, 80% of the house bumed down due to possible contractor painter error. Most of their personal possessions were desttoyed. They are devastated with the loss, but digging out what can be salvaged. Having been through a fire with my folks, it is tantamount to a death in the family.

Their address is: Cathy and Bob Ramsay, 12293 Seabeck Hwy NW, Seabeck, WA 98380; cell; 360-434-7915.

That's hard news to hear. Dick sent this out immediately on the listserv so Classmates could rally round, but for those who missed it, drop Bob and Cathy a Une to give them a boost. They may need another by the time this is distributed...

Well, look! That's all I have for this time. It's late August today, and the first football game is but a few days away. As you read this, you'll still be wondering what to do with the leftover Halloween candy...and possibly beginning to think about Thanksgiving dinner So...I hope the goblins didn't get you, and have a good, safe holiday in a few weeks. That's it....Goodnight!...Jim

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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 web site: www.USNA69.org Not a whole lot of mail floating in these days. As you know, we accept email, snail mail, even notes from spouses. So, please feed the mailbag!

Tom Wojciechowski wrote in to tell us hat several '69ers were sighted at the annual dinner held by the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter in Houston. The guest speaker for the event was VADM John Ryan '67, Superintendent of the Naval Academy. Classmates present included Jill and Rich Bulger, Cindy and Larry Thomson, Cresa and Bruce Potter and, of course Mary and Tom (a.k.a. "Woj"). Rich and Larry are with Continental Airlines. Bmce is with Merrill Lynch and Tom is with Legg Mason. All are active members of the local Chapter We were one Classmate shy of being the most well attended class at the dinner Other than that note, we are all primed for a winning football season and some good times over the Holidays! Beat Army! —Steve

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Pres: Fred Hall S e c y : CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret) 1978 Valley Rd., AnnapoUs, MD 21401 e: njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all, and have I got mail for you! Let's get right to it. Under admin business, Jim Carter is trying to start up the quarterly D.C. lunch bunch again. He needs your help. If you are in the area and want to be on the list, contact him with the following info: name, address, home phone, work place and phone, and USNA Company number Jim can be found at (h) 703-591-2143, (w) 703-4261034, or email: jbcarterjr@juno.com.

Roy Golez spent a remarkable three days at USNA back in June when his nephew was inducted with the Class of "aught three." He spent time wandering around and trying to find Buzzy's, Peerless, and Chris' Sub Base.. .aU in vain. Some things don't change though, he notes that the Plebes are still herded from place to place by the loving and tender guidance of the Plebe Detail, except that it's now from the plush Alunmi Hall instead of the more spartan LA area. And now they all sport canteens by the second day so they don't dehydrate.

Personally, I can remember sweating through several sets of white works a day, and that's just the way it was. But these are more enUghtened times.

They don't pass out salt tablets anymore either Roy pointed out that when we were there, the Class of '03 was mostly dead or dying, but they are now young confused Plebes, kind of a sobering thought.

Also, he wants to go back and be a Mid again, but what can you expect from a 23rd Company tiger From several sources I received word of Chuck Yash's promotion to the post of president of Callaway Golf Company. He was the president and CEO of the wholly owned subsidiary Callaway Golf Ball Company, but has been named to succeed the founder, Ely Callaway, as CEO by the end of 2000. Chuck was given the task of starting a golf ball company from scratch, building the plant, assembling the team and developing the product aU at the same time. Chuck came to CaUaway from four years at Taylor Made Goff and previous to that was with Spalding for 13 years. Congratulations, Chuck!

John Rogers has volunteered to be die 25th Company rep for the Reunion, and sent along his update at the same time. He retfred in '92 from the Armed Forces Staff College and moved to Round Rock, TX. He has enjoyed being on the edge of Texas hiU country ever since. After trying to find a real job he finally said enough, retired for good and became M r Mom, allowing his bride of 20 plus years to go back to work and support him. Of course, his kids are all leaving home by now so it's not really all that big a deal. He does keep busy refereeing high school basketball though. It keeps him in shape, since, as he says, you can't mn with the kids unless you are. The arrangement allows freedom to fravel too, they went to England last March and then in June did the Rockies and Grand Canyon.

Roger Jacobs actually sent a real letter with a picture no less! He brought his family back East last spring for his eighth grader to get a dose of more "culcha" than could be provided at the local Northern California shopping mall. The Smithsonian, the Capitol, and Washington Monument were all quite nice, but the highlight of die ttip was USNA noon meal formation from the steps of Motiier "B," and Roger Hill's shiny red Russian motorcycle which allowed for a sidecar ride dirough the back roads of Southem Maryland.

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"Dan's wife" referred to some months ago when 1 relayed information about Jim Perry and Dan Akerson celebrating their 50th birthdays. To the Perrys, Jim and Linda; the Akersons, Dan and Karin; and most of all the Awtrey's (whose wife was not identified either) I submit my abject apologies. What can 1 say but: Ring-A-Ding-Ding!

71 Roger, Roger and families getting read) for a little spin around Red Square Roger HiU retired not too long ago as CO of NAS Pax and is now converting his AEDO and test pilot experience into a lucrative job with a small, high tech California Defense Confractor working with a bunch of recycled hippies who can do pure magic. They also spent time with Patti and Bob Reich, who flies for United and is just getting around to retiring from the Reserve. Roger's (Jake's) daughter, Christine, is obviously more of a thespian than dear old dad. He writes that she's just hanging around until her driver's license arrives, at which time she can ditch her dork dad and hit the road, imtil her funds run low, which might be, ummm. Uke, you know, every other day, sort of. Dad spends his time flying FedEx DC-10s, retired Reserve and other "dadly" things. His health is good (only old people can say that) and he did manage to complete this year's San Francisco Bayto-Breakers race with 70,000 of his dearest friends, some of whom even had their clothes on.

Kent Hamlin and Ed McKenny managed to be in Tokyo and find someone with a camera. Kent is stUl in London as deputy dfrector for WANO, and Ed is managing director for Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi. They are all planning to come to the Reunion and have requested a huge, exttemely valuable prize for the person ttaveling the farthest distance. Kent is hoping his Plebe roomie Dick Reese comesfromTanzania just to bust Red's chops.

Kent and Ed. two handsome devils, lovers, fighters, submarine riders Bits and Pieces Jodi Startari's daughter was in a movie on Lifetime back in August called "The Price of a Broken Heart." Jodi got some crowd scene work in it too.

We have two more politicos in the bunch, Russ Hauck is mnning for mayor of Altamonte Springs, FL, and Tom Marsilio is mnning for District Attorney of Luzeme County, PA. Both could use your monetary encouragement. And a former (I almost said old) student of mine Jill Votaw '80 is the PAO out at Point Loma, San Diego. She writes that our own Charles B. "Chuck" Reigner just took over as CO of Naval Base Point Loma. Chuck has had command of PUFFER, and Submarine Squadron Eleven, as well as tours as Chief of Nuclear Arms Conttol Division in J-5 Directorate and Chief of smff for Carrier Group Seven.

FinaUy, Robert Awtrey '44 wrote me to set the record sfraight that his daughter, Karin, is the Shipmate, November 1999

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Pres: CAPT Perry Martini, USN Sec'y: CDR Brian Horais, USNR (Ret) 11234 Cranbrook Lane, Oakton, VA 22124 e: bhorais@schafercorp-baUston.com http://www.erols.com/horais/USNA1971.htm Scott Burd sent a note recently on his visit with Rick Baxter in Redwood City, CA. Scott was working with Oracle as a professor for George Washington University ttaveling the world teaching project management courses. Scott pointed out that his passport is so filled with stamps and visas that he had to get a new one. Rick filled Scott in on his recent trip to New Zealand, including some impressive digital photographs. Scott reminded Rick how he could go on three or four hours of sleep while they were at USNA and Rick indicated he still keeps that same habit. Scott maintains his mountain chalet residence in the southernmost part of the Sierra's outside of Palm Springs.

Scott recentiy saw John Ball in the Palm Springs airport. Funny how you meet our wonderful fraternity in all parts of the world. John sent in a note and photograph from his latest aviation adventure.

Shown in the picture next to the Met Life bUmp, Snoopy 2, is John Ball. The blimp was at the airport in Arlington, TX, for a week doing TV coverage of a local golf tournament. John was able to convince them he had the piloting skills necessary and had a wonderful short flight in Snoopy 2.

John Ball as Snoopy 2, with the Met Life Blimp Jim Smoogen dropped a short note to update me on his address. Jim works for KPMG (Peat Marwick) in San Diego in their Public Services Consulting/State and Local organization.

John Bowen also sent a short note with an update on his address. He currently lives in York, ME. Steve Bruce is back in the D.C. area with a new job as the Chief Marketing Officer for Intuit Insurance Services. Steve says that Jim Searing, who works as a headhunter for Kom Ferry, helped out with his recent job search. Steve and Conni look forward to getting involved and seeing fellow Alumni now that they are back in the D.C. area.

John McCorkle sent in a short note indicating that he is interested in locating some members of the Class of '71. John entered with the Class of '71 and was in 3rd Company. He left USNA in

April of '69 and went into the Army, serving as a Rifle Platoon Leader in Vietnam. A more detailed summary of John's activities is located on his Web site at: http://www.geocities.com/~pointmen/ PMlMJohnM.htm.

Perry Martini and 1 had the good fortune to meet up with Class author Hank Turowski at USNA for Parent's Weekend. Hank was signing copies of his book, Plebe, in the Mid Store. Hank took the opportunity to present the Class of 1971 with a check for $750 as part of the proceeds from the sale of his book. Thanks, Hank! He stated that one of the best comments he received during the book signing was from the Plebe that asked to shake his hand. Hank asked him why, and he said he wanted to thank me for writing the book. It had prepared him like nothing else could have for the experience. Mike Hallahan was also on hand to support Hank and to act as the poster boy, walking around the Mid-Store carrying a copy of Plebe. ^ ^ 1 ^

Perry Martini (center) with his book Plebe, Hank Turowski (left) and Brian Horais I received a note from Ed Tilden letting me know he just completed a new Web site for the United Way of the Midland's, Midlands Literacy Initiative (MLI) as a volunteer member of the MLI Advisory Board. The Web site is located at: www.uway.org/mli/mli-index.html. Ed's real business is TQL Associates, attaining,quality and leadership development consulting firm located in Columbia, SC. Ed pointed that Don Jenkins was featined on the front cover of the Sunday business section of The State newspaper in Columbia, SC, with an article about his new business, SpaceBoard, building composites out of paper by-products. Don, Chris Osier, and Ed are all members of the local USNA Alumni Midlands Chapter, and they just happen to all be former Drum & Bugle Corps mates. Their Alumni Web site is: www.brickandivy. com/alum/restricted/directory.html.

Tom Hammons sent in an update from his recent retirement ceremony along with some news on Classmates. The photograph of his retirement (provided by Jim Yeakley) ran in last month's column. His retirement ceremony was held on 9 June on the flight deck of CONSTELLATION (CV-64) with a reception on the hangar deck. Five Classmates were there to see Tom off into retirement. Kevin Nicolin, who retired in 1991 and is now an Associate Pastor in Edmond, OK, pronounced the invocation and benediction. Tom's former roommate.

Rick Smith, served as one of the sideboys. Rick is still on active duty and is the Chief of Staff for Commander, Surface Group Mid-Pacific in Hawaii. Ed Kelly, Jim Yeakley and Pat Doyle were also there. Ed is the commanding officer of the regional support organization in San Diego. Jim and Pat both work on the LPD-17 program for what use to be Hughes Aircraft. It was a terrific "Chamber of Commerce" day in San Diego and Tom says he couldn't have asked for a better time or place to leave the Navy. As far as life after the Navy, Tom has accepted a position as Executive Vice President with Armed Forces Bank of Califomia, a privately held community bank focused on the mili107

tary market. Tom pointed out that it's an interesting opportunity to leam a new industry while maintaining some contact with the Navy; not to mention staying in San Diego.

That's all I have for now. Keep the inputs and photographs coming via email and regular mail.

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Pres: CDR Dave Hogen, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba D r , Woodbridge, VA 22192 f: 703-413-5376; e: robison_rich@prc.com http://www.charm.net/~bfant/usna72/72toc.htm Once again, I must begin the column by announcing that we have lost another Classmate.

Randy Bent conveyed the news that Skip Hogue passed away on 20 July after suffering from Alzheimer's Disease for about 18 months. This disease is very unusual in someone of his age and, unfortunately, it progressed rapidly. Skip's wife, Gail, was at his side, as she had been throughout this ordeal and for the past five years, since their marriage. Services were held on 24 July at the Palm Springs Mortuary in Cathedral City, CA. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gail and his family.

Those of you who wish to send a card to Gail can reach her at 35200 Cadiedral Canyon Drive, #82, Cadiedral City, CA 92234.

New Career Dept Everyone's gotta retire sometime.. .Ed Wallace did it back on 25 June. Following is the firsthand account: I just wanted to drop you a short note about my retirement ("transition") ceremony, held in Memorial Hall, here at USNA, on Friday, 25 June 1999. One day short of 31 years ago, the day that wUI Uve in infamy, our "I" Day for the Class of '72! Seems like only yesterday.

What a great ceremony we had. The guest speaker was ADM Charles R. Larson '58, former Superintendent of the Academy, whom I worked for, both as Chief of Staff/Deputy for Operations, as well as the Director of Admissions.

I also had a number of Classmates come in for the day, both from around the local area as well as distant parts of the country. My sideboys were six recent '98 grads, including my son. Ken Wallace '98 (in flight school), and two recent '99 grads. Also had a "surprise" Scottish bagpiper (our Wallace heritage!) who led our procession after the ceremony from Memorial Hall, across the Yard and over to the O'Club for the reception. A great time was had by all!

Just for information, I've taken a new job at the USNA Alumni Association, with the Naval Academy Fund, as the "Director of Corporate and Foundation Programs." Looking forward to staying in the Annapolis area and working with many of our fine Alumni.

Line up at the door with those contributions, boys and girls! You can contact Ed at 410-2931956 or email him at ed.wallace@usna.com. Congratulations and best wishes!

This and That Dept Mary and Harry Ulrich are back in Mayport (it's as though they never left!) where Harry has assumed the reins of Commander, Cruiser-Desttoyer Group 12. Congratulations!

"Big Ed" Jatho (ejatho@belIsouth.net) reports that his son, Edgar Jatho III '03, has entered with the Class of 2003 (and says that this one is a lot smarter than the first). Ed has owned his own business, "The Computer Emergency Room," for ten years. They perform maintenance and repair of PCs and manufacture their own Une called "F&E Micro Computers." If passing through New Orleans,

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give him a shout: 1513 Michigan Ave., Kenner, LA 70062; 504-467-2619.

Doug Roulstone (flankl71@aol.com) relinquished command of JOHN C . STENNIS on 27 Au-

gust at NAS North Island.

Deb and Dave Fulwider are doing well in south Florida, despite having two sons in college at the same time (Ryan Fulwider '00; Brandon, Indiana University '04) while daughter. Heather, is a high school junior Dave is working for Esso InterAmerica in Coral Gables. Their address: 7740 S.W. 182nd Terrace, Miami, FL 33157; 305-254-3183; dvfulwider@email.msn.com.

Kevin (Casey) Cassidy departed the Pentagon in late July 1997 to stand-up a new organization as a result of BRAC closing down Bayonne, NJ, and Oakland, CA. He is the Director, Afloat Personnel Management Center, Military Sealift Command, in Virginia Beach. His address: 2064 Bierce Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454; kevin.cassidy@ smtpgw.msc.navy.mil.

Tom Padden (who claims to be completely retired twice—once from the Marines, second from the Escondido Police Dept.) says he has "95 acres only 40 miles from Branson, MO... Plenty of room, boats, motorcycles, ATVs and other toys (even a tractor). Anyone passing through give a holler."

His address: H C l Box 106, Gainesville, MO 65655; 417-273-2067; Padden@OZCool.com.

Tom Jones was appointed president and chief executive officer of Stratasource.

Perry Dempsey (dempseypw@ims.msn.com) is in Pottstown, PA, until March 2000 or so, and is making football plans. He's looking for Classmates at Air Force, Homecoming, and Rutgers. Although he doesn't have Army tickets, he does have a spare bedroom if anyone wants to spend the weekend for the game.

First Timer Dept From the North Country—the latest from Rob Saunders: The news from the frozen tundra of Minnesota has never seemed quite as exciting as the normal contributions to Shipmatefrommy Classmates, but I finally decided it was time. Renae

and I departed the Navy in September 1978 after a tour on GRAY (DEI054) (Vietnam) followed by (NFO) flight school and a tour in F-4s and F-14s with VF-114 on KITTY HAWK. We returned to our Podunk to raise our family, which we are getting close to completing. Liza Jane, our oldest (22), helped Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Terta Haute, IN) go co-ed in 1996. She graduated this June (chemical engineering/chemistry double major) as the Hemingway Medal Scholar (first in the Class academically)—not her father's daughter! She also received the John T. Royce Award as the "Outstanding Graduate of RoseHulman." She will start grad school this fall at the University of Minnesota in chemical engineering. Wedding plans for next June. Holly, the baby, is much more like her father except she gets good grades. She will be a sophomore at St. Olaf College in Minnesota this year, and hasn't chosen a major yet, but has had a good time at school.

She is looking forward to her second year of school and all the fun she is planning to have.

Renae and I have spent most of our time raising the kids and developing our accounting practice in Bird Island. We just completed our new office building in the "booming" downtown of Bird Island—everything is in your outlook!

Finally, what triggered the thought of writing was the recent visit from Philadelphia by Kathy and Wendell Gift and their son, Phil Gift '02.

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We spent a great week at our lake cabin in northem Minnesota catching up on all the Navy news and what has been happening, as we missed the 25th Reunion. When Wendell/Kathy, and Renae/1 got married 27 years ago, we promised each other we would do some ttaveling together once we became kid-less. It looks like the 30th Reunion with a cmise afterward would be a great time, so we are planning for the ttip already.

Wendell and Kathy had a wedding this May where Scott (number one son and soon Penn State graduate) married his local Philly sweetheart, Phil, who accompanied Wendell and Kathy to Minnesota, just finished one year at USNA and Dan. their youngest, just received recognition as the third son to be an Eagle Scout. Now Wendell can retire from being a scoutmaster and take a vacation with Kathy instead of all those guys.

Thanks for the letter. Rob, and don't wait so long to write next time! His business address: 145 S. Main St., Box H, Bird Island, MN 55310-0168.

Chuck Weigand reports that he ran (qiute imexpectedly) into several Classmates last week in San Diego and sends this report: The Class managed to monopoUze attendance at a recent meeting of the Submarine Tactical Oceanography Review Group, sponsored by SubLant and SubPac. at SpaWar in San Diego. I ran into Dave Schneider, but that wasn't too surprising since he is at the Naval Oceanographic Office and we often cross paths at these type of meetings. Somewhat more surprising was when Paul Bienhoff walked into the room. Paul just recentiy retired from the submarine service and is now at JHU Applied Physics Laboratory and appears to be accUmating to civilian life quite well. The group received a briefing on Arctic submarine operations from Jeff Gossett, head of Ops at the Arctic Submarine Laboratory in San Diego. I was representing the Naval Atlantic Meteorology and Oceanography Center here in Norfolk. Jeff, being the shy type he ain't, was quick to point out during his briefing that this foursome of '72ers were there to take over the meeting which brought a hearty round of cheers from this largest contingent in the room. It was gratifying to see that although none of us are still in uniform, we all are continuing to serveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and making a difference.

Thanks for the note, Chuck! His email address: Weigand@nlmoc.navy.mil.

Speaking of Paul Bienhoff...the following arrived in your scribe's email basket: I retired on 30 April, started a new job and now commute 50 miles each way (until my son finishes his senior year in high school in Springfield, VA). Started work at JHUAPL on 3 M a y Note: took the weekend off! Looking forward to the 30th Reunion (but can't believe it's even being thought about, much less planned). Still living in Springfield near the scene of the largest interstate highway constraction project the world wiU ever see (except for recovering from earthquakes, I suppose).

Paul's new work address: Undersea Systems Program Area, Strategic Systems Department, lohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Mailstop 24W445, Laurel, MD 20723-6099; 240-228-4323.

Easy Rider Dept Here you go, folks, from the skipper's cabin on HMI BRENTON REEF, the following from Mike Tiemey: Greetings OOG. Looking through the latest copy of Shipmate, and it gave me the motivation to drop you a Une. Writing from off the coast of Mexico where we are presently heading north bound for Los Angeles with a load of JP-5 for the airdales down in San Diego. Just took command of the newest ship in the U.S. Merchant Marine, die HMI BRENTON REEF. She is a 45,000

DWT double hull product/chemical tanker, built in Newport News, and just delivered in June of tills year. After coming off a 30 year old chemical ship (which is going to the ship breakers as we speak), this is quite a change! The bridge has Shipmate, November 1999

a Sperry vessel management system with all the bells and whistles, such as electronic charts, differential GPS, and a windshield washing system that actually works! She is powered by a 15,500 hp direct drive slow speed B&W six-cylinder diesel, and will do almost 17 kts loaded, which won't impress the Navy ship drivers, but it's quick for a merchant tanker. We have been ranning between Houston and the West Coast for our first two ttips, but we are on what is called the spot market, so we go anywhere the market is good and the profits are high.

I've worked a lot the last year and a half, so haven't had much time to get ashore and get into mischief The few sea stories I do have will have to be told over a few beers at the next Reunion. I did ride the motorcycle cross country last year from south Florida to Oregon and had a blast. I sought out all the curviest roads I could find and put the Beemer through its paces.

I'll be getting off the ship in late October, so will be able to spend Christmas at home for the first time in five years. Looking forward to that!

My email address here on the ship is brentonreef @ super-hub.com.

Who'd have thunk that he'd give up a TR6 for a chemical tanker? Thanks for the note. Tiers, and stay in touch!

Marines on our Shoulders Dept It's not every month that your scribe receives emails from not just one, but two former roommates. The following from John Sexton: The Sexton family is doing wonderfully well in southem Califomia. Kitty, Faye and Tim enjoy the many terrific recreational activities that Camp Pendleton has to offer. Because Marines work hard (then frequently get in ttouble on liberty), the base has been outfitted with recreational services to keep them happy and "at home." I wish I had the time to join them in these pleasure pursuits, but the Mental Health Department is very busy. (Did I mention Marines frequently get in trouble?) We look forward to retiring in Coronado, where there are more retired Admirals per square inch than any place on earth, but I think my detailer wants to keep me at Pendleton 'til I die. (Since many people hope for that, it shouldn't be long.)

Yo, John, there are worse places to be! Contact John via email at: Rxpsy@aol.com.

Web Check-Ins Dept Lee Willis (snowwiU@aol.com) is still living at 115 Phoenix, Terre Haute, EV 47803. Clarence Willis (ccwcom@aol.com) lives at 2612 Puritan Court, Herndon (Oak Hill), VA 20171-2440; 703391-9180. Bill Morris (MorrisWD@navsea.navy. mil) is at PMS411 in Crystal City and lives at 2603 John Milton D r , Herndon, VA 20171-2545; 703620-4646. Bob Loeffler (upflO@email.msn.com) is with the H. E. Butt Grocery Company and lives at 17228 Fawn Cloud Lane, San Antonio, TX 7 8 2 4 8 ; 2 1 0 - 4 9 2 - 8 4 4 3 . Mark S c h i c k n e r (schick09@earthlink.net) is at 1309 Hatton Walk, Marietta, GA 30068. Rob Hardy (robhardyl@ hotmail.com) works with Community Counseling Services. His address: 124 4th Avenue South, Columbus, MS 3 9 7 0 1 - 5 6 4 3 . Denny Whitford (whitford@nadn.navy.mil) is still at USNA and can be reached at 572M Holloway Road, USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402; 410-293-6552. Bob Cook (lindanbob@mindspring.com) works at the Applied Physics Lab at Penn State, and lives at 1428 Chestnut Ridge Drive, State College, PA 16803; 814-867-1886. Jack Skolds (windermere8@ msn.com) is with South Carolina Electric and Gas Company in Columbia, SC, and lives at 424 Old Course Loop, Blythewood, SC 29016. Tom Moore (moorewt@aol.com) lives at 1916 Creole Drive, Austin, TX 78727; 512-310-8010. Mike Hutfless (Hutflessfam@juno.com) lives at 1702 Robins Lane, FalUng Waters, WV 25419; 304-274-2732.

Dave Crouse (dsmcrouse@juno.com) lives at 6606 Granby Street NorfoUc, VA 23505; 757-489-1163.

Tom Clarkin (trclarki@bechtel.com) is on the Seismic Retrofit Toll Bridge Program with Bechtel Infrastructure Corp., and lives at 1115 Continentals Way #203, Belmont, CA 94002. Dave Brown (DKBrown37 @ aol.com) has just closed out the last nuclear powered cruiser. SOUTH CAROLINA, and hves at 7924 Bayberry Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306; 703-765-2523. Ben Tenaglia (bmtiii@aol.com) works for Janney Montgomery Scott in Philadelphia, and lives at 27 North Main Street, Telford, PA 18969-1702; 215-721-4040. Bob Kyser (rikyser@ictc.com) hves at 14717 20 1/2 St. SE, Erie, ND 58029-9751; 701-668-2364. Dale Feltes (feltes@mindspring.com) is with the Tidewater Occupational Center in Suffolk, and lives at 908 Royal Oak Close, Virginia Beach, VA 23452; 757340-7106. Bob (Skamp) Ryskamp (rryskamp@ aol.com) is with Undersea Cable Engineering and lives at 4300 Berwick Place, Woodbridge, VA 2 2 1 9 2 ; 7 0 3 - 5 9 0 - 6 8 5 3 . Mike Candalor (candalor@erols.com) is with Logicon in Reston, VA, and lives at 8227 Running Creek Ct., Springfield, VA 22153. Ken Costigan (costigan@ exis.net) is with First Union National Bank in Portsmouth, VA, and lives at 2588 Landview Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23454; 757-496-0419.

Joe Bridgeford (JoeNavy72@aol.com) is with Ultrafab in Farmington, NY, and lives at 4914 BramblewoodTraU, Canandaigua, NY 14425; 716396-1045. Bill Sandvig (MGPGasOps@aol.com) is with Matheson Tri-Gas in Parsippany, NJ, and lives at 952 Evergreen Drive, Somerville, NJ 0 8 8 7 6 ; 9 0 8 - 2 1 8 - 1 1 7 2 . Gregg H a m e l i n (hameling@aol.com) is with Lockheed Martin in Valley Forge, and lives at 469 Margo Lane, Berwyn, PA 19312; 610-647-4949. Sel Laughter (selaughter@aol.com) is with UAL IMC, Indianapolis, and lives at 11597 Trail Ridge Place, Zionsville, IN 46077; 317-757-2784. Wally (Bruce) Walter (walwal@nosc.mil) lives at 1918 Verbena Terrace, Alpine, CA 91901. Chuck Wood (cwood@acecomm.com) works for Ace-Comm Corp in Gaithersburg, MD, and lives at 6011 SchooUiouse Woods Road, Burke, VA 22015. Dave Gorden (www.dgorden@golynx.com) lives at 2055 Hutton Point, Longwood, FL 32779; 407788-6793. Tom Breiner (tbreiner@cinbell.com) is with Cincinnati Bell and lives at 2609 Maplettee Court, Cincinnati, OH 45236-1156; 513-984-3101.

Warren Musselman (wmussel@tadvestl.com) is with Adecco TAD Technical in Binghamton, NY, and lives at 14 Highland Drive, Apalachin, NY 13732-4220; 607-625-2296. Rosy Rosenzweig (darosen@earthlink.net) is with the HR Dept. of Sandia National Labs in Livermore, CA, and lives at 223 Sheewood Lane, Alameda, CA 94502; 510522-5122. Fred Pottschmidt (pottschmidt.fc@pg. com) lives at 9435 Bainwoods D r , Cincinnati, OH 45249; 513-677-0988. Larry Kraker (IkrakerÂŽ aol.com) lives at 2303 HiU St., New Smyma Beach, FL 32169. Joe Phillips (jphillips@zentox.com) works for Zentox Corporation and lives at 10 Martha Court, Poquoson, VA 23662; 757-8687743. Sally and Tom Hartley (tfhartieyjr@ worldnet.att.net) recentiy moved to 10999 East Karen Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259; 480-419-6758.

Jim O'Keefe (jimokeefe@paragonsolutions.com) lives at 5205 S. Jasmine Circle, Sioux Falls, SD 57108; (w) 312-543-5788. Pat Dunne (patdunne@ earthlink.net) lives at 10308 Towlston Road, Fairfax, VA 22030; 703-385-3443. Other email addresses: Todd Nichols (toddn@cnrlaw.com); Chip N e w h a r t ( n e w h a r t @ w a n s . n e t ) ; Jim Applegate (jim.applegate@alaskaaircom); Bill Gregory (wmgregory@aol.com).

The mailbox is empty and it's time to wrap it up. Give special thanks this Thanksgiving for the men and women of our Armed Forces, and espe-

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cially our Classmates, who are committing themselves to our security and our future. Although most of us are no longer on active duty, we remember what it's like to be away from our loved ones... and we appreciate your sacrifices. More to come.

D.O. Tried and True with '72

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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: 703-697-8863 h: 703-913-0094; f: 703-614-1755 Classmates, it appears we have survived July and August in the Washington, D . C , area but it was a near thing. To quote a not so famous movie line, "It was Africa hot!" But someone reminded me yesterday on the golf course with the temperature hovering around 95 and humidity the same, "we'll have frost by the time folks read your next colunm." All right then, let's stop whining about the weather and get to the news.

Steve Dean sent in a newsy email after visiting Hawaii: During a recent business trip in Honolulu, HI, I spent a grand Sunday with Marty, (admiral select) Steve Kunkle and their son, Steve. Steve is assigned to CincPacFlt staff as deputy chief of staff for operations, plans/policy and ttaining.

Marty is studying Asian cultures while supporting many Navy and civilian charitable organizations. Early Sunday rooming, Steve and I played golf at the Navy Marine Corps Golf Course. Being an ex-submariner, I didn't know what to expect, having never played golf with someone on active duty at a Naval Base. So, I naively agreed to play a friendly round. ADM Kunkle proceeded to show me how golf is played "the Navy way" by firing a 75 with no mulligans or gimme putts!

I shot a respectable 94, complaining about jet lag and the long flight from Pittsburgh. Later that evening, we all went to diimer at Jameson's restaurant, where we discussed old times and watched the sun set into the Pacific Ocean. All in all, this was a great trip, although I must admit that I felt much older flying home thinking about how long it has been since my first trip to Hawaii while on active duty as a junior lieutenant.

WeU, Deaner, I am very familiar with playing golf while on active duty at a Navy Base, but cannot conceive of how the game is played without mulligans and gimmes. By the way, 94 sounds great.. .as does the sunset! Thanks for writing and sending along the picture.

L to r; Steve Jr., Steve Dean, Marty Kunkle and Steve Kunkle I also heard from Ken Mayeaux who relayed some news about this past Fourth of July's activities in San Diego: Mike Curreri and I got together on the 4th of July at the home of Doug Leiand in Coronado, CA, for several days of fun, sun, golf (well I think they call what we did golf), and assorted reminiscing. Vicki Robison, Gretchen Curteri, and 110

SaUy Leiand provided much appreciated "Hotel" service support. This outing was soooo successful, that Doug intends to make it an annual event.

We would like to get a few more '73ers together for a mini golf toumament next year and of course enjoy probably one of the best 4th of July celebrations in the country (five simultaneous fireworks displays).

Ken promises to make his world famous "Killaritas" to ease the pain of all that terrible Southem Califomia weather He also sent along this great photo of the arduous and demanding lifestyle of Southem Califomians sitting on the seawall at Coronado, CA, watching the 4th of July Seal demonstration.

In keeping with an apparent sub-theme of golf, this final bit of news was passed on by Tom Enright. A couple of weeks back, while playing with Bob Willard, Tom was able to score a ONE on a 199 yard par three. The story goes something like this: he teed off, it looked good, but no one could see where it stopped. (They claim it's because of an elevated green. I play there all the time.. .it is hard to see on the green, especially with 40-something eyes!) Upon reaching the green, the ball that had gone missing was found mustering at the bottom of the cup. A hole in one with a wimess...priceless. Congrats, Tom. That's what I have to report. The Brigade is back, football season is here and it's time to fire up your PCs and send in your summer stories. Let me hear from you about the vacations, getting the kids off to college and all the other trials and tribulations of'73.

All you Annapolis tailgaters: keep those emails coming. Beat Army!

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Pres: Steve IVIiddleton 516 Green Forest Drive Sevema Park, MD 21146 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@aoI.com This will probably be my last colunm as your Shipmate correspondent, since I chose to not ran for the office of Class Secretary again. Family and work commitments require more of my attention than they used to, and besides, it's time to let someone else have the fun of cajoling Classmates for

items to put in the column. I've enjoyed my tenure as Class Secretary, and I wish my successor all the best and look forward to reading a column in Shipmate without knowing in advance how it was going to come out.

I only have one Classmate update for this month's column. As luck usually has it, after I submit this column to Shipmate, I'll get deluged with emails and letters from Classmates. (Probably because they just received their September issue of Shipmate and found the '74 column blank.)

Marty Jarosz (MJarosz@aol.com) provided the following update by emaU: It's great to read about all the '74 happenings in Shipmate and in your informative emails. I thought I'd share a little of my life to update those who may be interested. The last 12 months have tmly been filled with ups and down.

On 22 September, my wife, Ann, underwent emergency open heart surgery to repair a dissected upper aorta. Her family has a history of MARFAN Syndrome, though the docs throughout the years have always told her she was asymptomatic. Sorry, docs. MARFAN is a degenerative tissue disorder that has ravaged her family. She has lost two adult brothers from the disease and her mother has undergone three thoracic surgeries in the last 20 years. HeaUng from her surgery was slow. She never really recovered 100 percent. After additional testing it was found that her lower aorta is completely dissected and the renal artery to her left kidney is blocked. We are looking at additional surgery in the near future so please keep my Ann in your prayers.

On the up side, my son, Mike, graduated from Rutgers with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds every diving record at Rutgers and went to the NCAA Zones for the last two years. We are so proud of him. In keeping with thettaditionof Naval Service, Mike wiU be working for Lockheed-Martin. He will attend Navy Nuclear Power School this fall and then will be assigned to instmctor duty at the NUC Prototype in Balston Spa, NY. I have continued with the NJROTC Program at Curtis High since my retirement in 1993. It has traly been an exciting and rewarding experience. This past year tumed out to be the best yet with our unit being designated a "Naval Honor Unit" by CNET. The cadets were ranked number two of 435 NJROTC Units nationwide and they surely deserve the recognition. There is hope.

These kids are great.

We spent a nice 4th of July with Maureen and Bill McGoldrick. They invited Ann and me to a "Blessing of the Fleet" at the Keystone Yacht Club on Long Island. We were there with their beautiful family, including Bill's mom and dad.

It was great to renew old ties. We've also visited Diane and John Yeager in Annapolis and enjoyed their trae Maryland hospitality and their beautiful home and family. Arm and Diane were pregnant together in Pensacola while John and I

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straggledtiuoughflightschool. Oiu- oldest daughters were bom a week apart and we have kept up with each others' lives throughout the years.

Again, the invite's out to all who visit the Big Apple. We have a big old Victorian home within walking distance of the Staten Island Ferry. Guest rooms abound. We'd love to see you. Beat Army.

In the event there may still be someone out there who is not aware that this year marks our 25th Reunion, the foUowing information is provided one last time.

Reunion weekend is 12-14 November The game is against Tulane. Friday moming there will be a breakfast followed by a memorial service. A golf outing is planned for Friday, so bring your sticks.

The hospitality suite will be open Friday and after the game on Saturday. The tailgate will be at the stadimn from noon to 6 p.m. We'll have a DJ and a band Saturday lught. For those not staying overnight, there will be change rooms at the Loew's.

There will be heavy hors d'ourves on Saturday night, so eat well at the tailgater The entire weekend is casual dress. If you can help with arrangements, contact Steve Middleton at SteveM@ bigplanet.eom. The Loew's room rates are as follows: 4 nights, $139/night: 3 nights, $159/night; 2 nights. Sr83.50/night. Parking is $9/day. Valet parking is $12/day. Local tax is 12%. Call 410263-7777 to make reservations, and be sure to mention you're with the Class of '74! You can visit the L o e w ' s A n n a p o l i s hotel on the web at www.loewsaimapolis.com. For those who may be interested in staying with friends in a furnished house for the weekend, contact Annapolis Accommodations. Inc. at 410-263-3262.

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Pres: Steve Hubbard Secy: CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN 21 Colony TraU Drive, MandevUle, LA 70448 h: 504-626-4964; e: highvolt_sid@hotmail.com Dear 'mates, A huge tongue-in-cheek thank you to aU of you who postponed your Shipmate column inputs until later in the fall. It's late August, and I have exactiy 36 hours to write our November column, be a swordsman at the wedding of Jeff Best '80, overindulge at the reception, get my son moved into the dorm for his freshman year at Tulane, pack and catch a plane to Indonesia, ff you had sent me a lot of cool stuff, I'd be out of time before I got it written up. Then, I'd have felt guilty on the entfre 30-hour trip. (Next month don't be so lenienL OK?) Dave Duffie survived a big scare this summer Suffering ttemendous back pain, he sent himseff to Misery HaU in Portsmouth, where the doctors (led by Laveme Lovell) diagnosed a Schwanama tumor on his spinal chord. Three hours into a predicted eight-hour surgery, they had peeled away the entfre tumor and had Dave on his way to the recovery room. The tumor was benign and will not grow back, and Dave was well on the way to full recovery when he sent his last update. He says Veme is now his number-one Classmate!

Chuck Louie checked in from San Diego: After I got picked for 0-6, RADM Osie Combs, SpaWar chief engineer at the time, drafted me into SpaWar as his C4I deputy. He later selected me to take over what used to be NISE West and is now the Installation and ISEA Department of SpaWarsSysCen San Diego (formerly NRaD). I now do over 85 percent of all C4I installations on the West Coast, and I get yelled at by the Fleet at least every otiier day.

But I am having fun.

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Speaking of Classmates, I just had lunch today (written in early August) with two Classmates, Marc Sieband and Craig Solem, who are on the SurfPac staff here in San Diego. Marc and Craig just came back from a two-week WestPac swing with VADM Moore. They stopped by Guam, and Marc and Craig had dinner with our very first '75 rear admiral, Jon Greenert, at the admiral's mansion on the island.

Chris Cikanovich accepted the Class assignment to present our very first junior officer leadership award to DONALD COOK (DDG-75) junior officer of the year. He submitted this trip report to Steve Hubbard: Mr. President, I am pleased to announce that I have completed my assignment as ordered. Dateline: Reuters-4 August 1999. On 27 July 1999, the Class of '75 awarded its first leadership award to a junior officer from the crew of DONALD COOK (DDG-75), On behalf of the Class, Chris Cikanovich met the ship in Portland, ME, and presented the award to LTJG Christopher S. Malfant, Ordnance Officer. LTJG Malfant, the former DCA, was promoted to LTJG in July. He is a Duke graduate. LTJG Malfant will receive a sword and wall plaque from the Class. His name will be emblazoned on a USNA75 plaque that had been presented to the ship's captain at the commissioning of COOK in December 1998. The award would normally be presented in December of each year, but was moved up to accommodate the ship's deployment schedule.

Chick remembers that his inspiring speech during the ceremony went something like this: I did not have a commendation to read or anything Uke that. Of course, I could have just said, "You're a cool leader—Beat Army," or "On behalf of a grateful nation," but I made up a nice speech about how important leadership had to be to our Class because we lived through the ttansition of the war and no one was supposed to respect authority...blah blah blah...Now we have admirals and business leaders in our Class...yadda yadda—so be a leader and take care of your people...blah blah blah...The strength of the chain rests on the weakest link...etc, etc. Thanks for the wardroom coffee.

The end.

Chris, thanks a bunch for representing us so well.. .and for giving me something to write about in this month's column...blah blah yadda yadda.

(By the way, in what bar in Singapore did you post my business card? I'm going through there on the way to Indonesia. Maybe they'll buy me a free Singapore Sling.) Beat Army!—Larry

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Pres: Arch Griffin Sec'y: Vince Balderrama 45 Little Fawn Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 e: VBalderrama@Sikorsky.com website: http:// usnal978.org Gail Curtis (GLC4554@aol.com) wrote to say "Hi" and as "the other half of 'Fat' Pat Curtis" informed me that he was among my "forgotten" 0-6s. She also took the time to fill me in on what's been happening over the years. Since the last update, Pat had a successful tour as CO of TRENTON LPD-14. The change of command was last September and now he can be found driving a desk at Littie Creek, VA. They are really enjoying the routine of "normal" life. Their sons are 17 and 15, and life ashore allows time for Pat to really get to know them, and see them in their high school sports. Pat's brief stint with USNA's wrestiing team gives him a certain perspective as he watches then oldest wrestle on one of the best high school teams in the country. Gail said she didn't know that the Navy had eight to five jobs but is grateful for them.

Hmmm, funny thing, Gail, I never thought the Navy had them either—hey, what kind of desk is Pat driving?! In closing, she wants to regain contact with lost USNA friends. Here's Pat's email to regain comm: SPC 022355@AOL.com. Gail also asked if anyone knows where Larry "the Mizee" Mizak is, please let them know. The Curtises are in the phone book in Chesapeake, VA, so if anyone passes their way, please give them a caU. John "Clarke" Dorzalli (DORZALLI@aol. com) got his July-August Shipmate edition as he was leaving to attend the Engineering Duty Officer Captain's Seminar. He actually got to read the article on the plane and noted the section on selection board results. In the engineering duty side, in addition to Barney Cramp and Fred Shutt, the FY 00 selectees are Ken Roey, Jim "Fuzz" Foley and himself. He even got a letter of congratulations from the Alumni Association signed by RADM Ron Marryott '57, so they must be tracking this stuff. Cool, all 1 ever get are pleas for money! Clarke got to wondering about the number of 0-6s we have in our Class. He made a rough count of active duty USN only, not including staff corps, based on selection messages the last two fiscal years. He came up with about 120 names he recognized. He thought it would be interesting to see how we have faired statistically, as a Class. He remembers us being the largest Class admitted and that we had a very high attrition rate. He thought maybe the selectivity fafred us well in the long haul.

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questions you nught not want answered. We could statistically turn out to be a Class of underachieving macaroons...but then statistics do lie. Clarke was also the only one among you who was grateful and perceptive at my having omitted his name from the column's list of 0-6 selectees. He saw through my brilliant scheme to spur you to shocked reaction and letter writing to "set me straight." The rest of you thought I was just a screw-up or admin goof. Hey, Clarke you get the gold star! See, often my cleverness is unnoticed and under appreciated?

Just ask that AC Board.

Dave Bruce (dbe445@mol.att.it) apologized for sending me a lame joke. He realized that even in the electtonic age, that by the time the joke reached Naples, it was old news in the U.S. Still, it gave him an excuse to write and send an update on Elisabeth, the family and himself. Things are going pretty well for them all. At the time Dave wrote (this summer) the weather was hot in Italy. He said the AFSOUTH pool has military lap swim from 11 a.m.-l p.m., so his workout time is at least refreshing! (That's something we aqua rocks and subsquad letterman can't fathom; a refreshing swim?)

Things have settled down for STRIKFORSOUTH now that the bombing in Kosovo stopped. Now Dave's main focus is on the ttansition to a reaction force HQ and the multinational Memorandum of Understanding which will govem their future manning and funding. Since his command will no longer be in the NATO Command Structure, they will be funded by those nations providing personnel (IT, GE, GR, NL, SP, TU, UK, US) vice the NATO common budget. The first negotiating session in July had a predictable train wreck over the issue of 0-6 and above posts. Several nations want the same posts—particularly the Chief of Staff and ACOS OPS. An equitable distribution has been proposed but you know how these international deaUngs go—there'll be another cat fight this fall as "Round 2" was scheduled to begin. On the home front, the Bruce girls have had a nice summer They were busy with horseback riding, swimming, reading, trips to the local amusement parks, a week of day camp...plus a week in France to visit grandparents and attend a good friend's oldest daughter's wedding. The family even got a chance to get back to Virginia this September for Dave's sister's wedding. With all that fun going on, adopt me Dave!

Walter "Larry" Easton (larryeaston@ worldnet.att.net) thought you should know there is now a Class of '78 Racing Team. Larry is still in Syracuse as Director, Ground-Based Radar Programs for Lockheed Martin. He got into racing Quarter Midgets this summer (that's cars not the Austin Powers Mini-Me kind). He picked 78 for his car's number His 12-year-old son, Kevin, is the driver So far they have five top-three finishes in six starts, but no wins, yet. He didn't quite go for blue and gold colors on the cars paint scheme, but at least he got the numbers right. The "Pit Crew" includes Mom (Cyndi) and littie sister, Beth.

Gary "Nils" Lovgren (Gary_W_Lovgren@nor fisc.navy.mil) dropped off an email. He, Holly and their kids are down in Norfolk. Gary is the Reserve coordinator (RLO in Reservespeak) for the East Coast Supply Centers. He says it's a great job with good people and plenty of opportunities. He knows this type of assignment can spoil him in that he can manage his own schedule and has all the support "to make things happen." He logics that perhaps this is a reward from the challenging Defense Logistics Agency tour he completed last September More realistically he opines that the real reward was finding his name on the last list of 06 selects for FYOO. He finds it hard to believe that he and his roommate, Terray "Troll" Wood, will both be 0-6 TARs. The Lovgrens have also had a

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great summer Their oldest. Drew (17), is in his senior year. Knowing that his desire is to attend a service academy, they did the grand summer vacation. They left after July 4th and spent two weeks in the Alps visiting Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. It was a great time. They rented a car and did it on their own; allowing for days of relaxation as well as days for exploring and sightseeing.

They accumulated some great lifelong memories.

Gary sees Scott Laser often. Tim Stark works with Gary at the FISC. They brought Jim Fiorelli on for some extra active duty this surmner as well.

Also along the 11th Company line, Scott Rodgers (Hrodg@aol.com) emailed me to say that he has been flying the 777 in the right seat for the last six months going to Tokyo and Osaka. Half the guys came back from captain to fly first officer for the days off. He now works nine days so that while the girls are still young (not for long) he can be home more and enjoy life.

Marilyn Langdon (MSLangdon ©aol.com) dropped a change of email address for herself and Scott Langdon. She was uncertain as to whether some of you may have had this info and some not.

After all their recent whirlwinds she's not always sure where she's at! Anyway, she does know that they are now in Bella Napoli a.k.a. Naples, Italy.

Scott arrived there in April, Kyle, Erin and Marilyn followed on 21 June. They had two weeks there before their fust adventure was to happen. They accompanied Scott to Bergen, Norway, for a weeklong NATO conference (for you '78ers, Bill Hanson was also at the conference. Bill is the new chief of staff in Northwood, UK).

The Langdons are unpacked and slowly adjusting. There is plenty of room in their villa for visitors, so if you ever want to see that part of Europe please head their way and know that you are always welcome. Their new mailing address is PSC 817 Box 16, FPO AE 09622. Their AOL address will work, as will their Italian address mlangdon@lp.cybemet.it. As usual, thanks for keeping us updated, Marilyn!

Joe Leidig (JOE LEIDIG@aol.com) sent a quick update on the Leidigs. He just finished up his tour as the Atlantic Fleet's Senior Inspector on the Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board, a "bad guy" as perceived by the fleet, especially when he visited the CVNs. Like many of you, he pinned on 0-6 back in June. And as usual, he finds it hard to believe he can be as old as the 0-6s we looked at when we were Mids. Meg and their youngest daughter, Jacqueline, were joining him in sunny San Diego. Left back East, is their oldest daughter, Elizabeth. She's now in her freshman year at University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC). She will be a biology major and ran on the cross country and track teams. Dad hopes she also won't be minoring in Mids just a few minutes away. Joe just relieved USNA grad Steve Stanley '75 as Squadron Commander of Submarine Development Squadron 5. Their new house is on the top of Point Loma, San Diego overlooking the harbor Talk about your views! Ahh, it's good to be the king, isn't it, Joe? Since Will Pearce (WBPearce@aol.com) blew his cover at the 20-year Reunion, he thought he might as well break radio silence. After graduation, he fulfilled his destiny in the "air option" frack first at SWOS and MPA School in Newport (rooming with Dave Dwyer). He asks was anyone else in our Class crazy enough to take this route? I guess my answer would be no. That route would be a severe Below in Headwork. After a six-week detour to Philadelphia for Pressure-Fired Boiler School at the Navy Yard in the spring of '79, Will joined RAMSEY (FFG-2) in Subic in May. Don't bother looking up the ship, he says, you're prob-

ably now shaving with it. On RAMSEY he was reunited with one-time Motiier B roommate WeUing Clark. After 17 months of ttying to remember why he had thought that route was a good idea, he finally picked up my orders for flight ttaining, and headed cross-country in his trasty firstie car, the '78 Ford Fairmont "Silver BuUet" (2.3 liters of raw power, ready for the open road, making 55 with a tailwind). He arrived in Pensacola in October 1980.

By then, all Classmates had flushed through the pipeline, and he found himself playing grand old man to a bunch of '79ers. Primary training in T34Cs, followed by helos at Whiting Field, constituted "good times" for him, after the 16-hour days on RAMSEY. It was a sorely-needed vacation! While enjoying the hot summer of '81, he personally experienced the reason that Pensacola is "the motherin-law of Naval Aviation." He became engaged to Nancy (then Knepper). A wedding in November followed the October winging. Their first set of orders took them to San Diego for training at HS10. A three-hour tour (check that—a three-year tour) with HS-6 followed. While there, they had a one-year overlap with Charlene and Skip Bayes.

Three years on ENTERPRISE and two WestPacs (and too many ports to count) later, hefiledfor squatter's rights in San Diego, and moved on to instractor duty at Nuclear Weapons Training Group at North Island. While there he says, "I taught attack aviators how to (muffled sounds as gag is slapped over mouth). Hmm...guess I still can't talk about that."

After two years of the soft life, he hit the books once more (too much time on my hands on shore duty?), and matriculated at Bethel Seminary West, with unknown ambitions. Such was hfe untU he mustered out to civiUan life in January '89. While keeping his powder dry in the Reserve (first at HSL-84, then at ASWOC-1294 North Island), he went to work in the training department of a manufacturing company in San Diego, all the while keeping up (?) with his studies (still!). This state of things lasted until he found myself serving as XO for what, by dien, was called TSC-1294 (what's in a name?) in '95. Somehow the Navy, in all its wisdom, decided that he was good 0-5 fodder, and promoted him out of a paying billet and sttaight into early retfrement. The seminary (with questionable wisdom) decided to graduate him (after eight years they were relieved to finally see him go, he thinks). His civilian company showing a vast deficit of wisdom, had ran itself into the ground and laid him off. Time for a change—time to go back home to the South. By January '96, he had found a job in Durham, NC, as the ttaining manager for TBM Consulting Group (manufacturing consulting); moved the family to Raleigh in July. Today, Will, Nancy and their two children, Melinda (15) and Justin (13), are currentiy helping The Wesleyan Church plant a new congregation in north Raleigh.

It's now three years old, and going sttong! He's proceeding through the denomination's ordination process and just received his "disfrict license" (think it's like a pastoral "learner's permit"). All this effort inspires to drain away almost all his free time (which is the same lame excuse for not writing sooner that he, and most of you, are looking for!). The 20th gave him a chance to be "back home." Nancy and the kids had never before visited the Yard, so it was all new to them (though with all the constraction in the past two decades, along with the renovations in Mother B, sometimes it surprised Will just as much!). Staying in the B&B above Chick & Ruth's Deli provided the family a unique view of Annapolis. Since he claims he was a "scrawny 6'2", 175 lbs. at graduation," he wondered how surprised the rest of us were to see all 215 pounds of him barreling down the court during our Sahirday B-Ball Toumament. As with all

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of us, he notes that the extra poundage is all "muscle." He thought the camaraderie and competition was great (winning all our games didn't hint, either). Try taking a charge against someone with all that "muscle" next time. Will, and see how your perspective changes. I'm still sore. He's looking forward to seeing how many will take to the coiut at om 25th. Well his twenty-one years doesn't compress very well, but perhaps next time he'll let loose on the occurrences of his day in dribs and drabs—that is if he ever slows down!

Doug Elmore (DUDMORE3@aol.com) is \iying to locate Arnett Wise (Amie). Doug and Amie were neighbors in the P.I. in the early '70s. Sounds legit to me, no irate brother or owed debt sensed here, ff anyone can help Doug, zap him an email.

Alex 'T)og" Callas sent a summary of the results of his aimual MDA Golf Toumament. (1 already wrote a summary in a previous column thanks to input from Dennis Reilly).

This year's toumament set a new fund raising record for Alex—$23,000! That puts the eight-year total to over $106,000 for die MDA. The results have also had a more lasting and positive effect than just money—real results are coming about.

The MDA just aimounced a breakthrough in fighting Duchenne Muscular Dysfrophy. Human testing was to have started in September of this year.

Reports are that the medicine to be tested wiU not only stop the growth of the disease but may reverse symptoms in other patients. We can only hope, pray and continue to help through our contributions. So mark you calendars now. Circle 21 June 2000, for die Dog's MiUennium MDA Golf Totunament at Andrews Air Force Base. Line up your corporations as sponsors and put your communications departments in touch with Alex. When he started this thing to help his brother Peter, and others like him, Alex had a goal to generate $ 100,000 in ten years. Well, he's two years ahead of schedule! Let's help keep pushing him even further ahead of schedule and beat Muscular Dysttophy soon.

As this gets edited I will likely be back in Turkey. r U be beginning negotiations to sell their armed forces heavy lift helicopters. By the time this Shipmate reaches your homes, I hope that I wiU be back home. But, that might not necessarily be the case. I spent the last part of July and most of August in Ankara for the first phase of negotiations. I even felt the shake, rattle and roll of the devastating earthquake. Being a Califomian, with a bottom caUbrated to anything 3.5 or above on the Richter scale, I quickly arose at 3-ish in the morning. Even 200 kilometers away from the source, our building shook! On the 16th floor our hotel swayed about a meter! I knew the routine and was prepared to depart (wallet, passport, plane ticket and credit card in hand). Fortunately, I didn't need to escape into the night. My negotiating team was lucky. Tens of thousand of Turks were not.

Once more I was reminded that earthquakes not only shake up real estate and lives, but perspectives as well. In closing, I can think of no fitting words than Dog's last comments in his letter: As a side note, my younger brother Peter (the one fighting the disease) made the toumament this year and he met a number of the '78ers. He remarked to me how lucky I was to have college buddies like that. I replied "You're right, but they aren't College buddies, they are Academy buddies and that separates them from the rest of the pack.' I am very honored and grateful to be a member of the Class and to call you guys friends.

Same to you, Alex.

'Nuff, said. Happy Birthday to that odier breed of comrade, as well. Semper Fi! Launching' Spot Four

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Pres: Mike Finley Sec'y: Ken Russell 210 Soutii Main Street RO. Box 380, Adington, SD 57212 w: 605-983-3312; e: gone2pot@iw.net Class Web site: www.usna79.com Only one or two more articles and your Give King fatigue will be over Kids, it's been a fun ran and 1 do thank every stinkin' one of you all for letting me do this for ten years. It has been a blast but unlike the "This too shall pass" credo, for most of you it's probably more like, "Damn, when will this clown be gone?" As an extra bonus, the Home Office will get fewer calls from offended female grads about our motto and right wing extremist, fringe political satire. Whoever the new King of Give is, he should be up and ranning by the January/Febraary issue. Don't worry, whoever writes the article, it's still The Official Class Column of the New Millennium. You'd think I could come up with a comedy intro filler for one of the last articles but we're gonna scoot right on into the info: First up is a change of address email from my favorite home decorator, Wiz Withers. TeU me some "Good Things" there Wiz: Yo, Ken! Just wanted to pass along a brief email in case the home office censored you again and you needed some material for your next column. Karen and I will be heading back to Pax River, MD, this summer. Well, Karen hasn't lived there before, but I had a tour there before I retired, and so for once I'm heading to familiar territory! In July, Karen completes her current tour as XO, NMCB-74. Her next assignment will be as the ROICC (Resident Officer In Charge of Construction) at Pax. I have absolutely no idea what that means or what the job entails. I only know that I'll finally get some order to my life! I mean, being the "XO's husband" has been a challenge! All those "officer spouses club" meetings!

Fortunately, I have that moral, mental and physical Canoe U training...Ah, what the heck, you ain't buyin' this anyway. Actually, it has been rough down here in Gulfport—the weather gets so hot that I actually have to rent a cart just to complete 18 holes of golf! Plus, I have to drink water'. Anathema! (Good thing Karen never reads Shipmate—she might find out just how little I do while she's on deployment!) Anyway, effective mid-June our new address and phone will be: 22445 Bluebird Court Leonardtown, MD 20650; 301-997-1980. Those Classmates whofindthemselves in Pax River or nearby are always welcome!

Other Classmate news: Just spoke with Boh Larys a couple days ago. In May, Bob graduated from Med School at E. Tennessee State. He is now a LCDR, MC, USN. Bob and Rebecca will head to the Portsmouth, VA, Naval Hospital where he will complete his intemship. He hopes to be able to make it up for the 20th. Well, gotta ran to the store: my bon-bon supply is getting dangerously low! Looking forward to seeing everyone in October! And seriously. Ken, thanks for doing such an outstanding job as Class secretary!

Thanks Wiz and sorry I missed you and Karen at the 20th. We were OBE here in South Dakota and couldn't make it. One of the down sides of owning a business with no other employees as opposed to working for someone else: you're not replaceable.

Here's an email from a guy who's got to be thinkin', "No more kickin' me around, pal." Doc Francis, talk to me Goose: I'll be back in Crabtown for the 20th, I'm sure you and Vicky will attend, but I'll be solo. Julie and the kids are staying home because we will be in Annapolis to visit my Mom over Thanksgiving (less days out of school and we can stay longer). Just got back from two and a half weeks

in Pensacola doing my active duty. Great seafood!

I somehow thought I'd workout a lot and rest up, but all I did was eat. It was great! I guess some things never change. So, you aren't drilling? I was staffing a board to place commanders and captains in pay billets for next year. Surface side of the Reserves, though. One weekend a month and I go home on Saturday night! It's great! Biding my time to see if they are foolish enough to make me a captain! I guess crazier things have happened. Got to go.

Thanks for the email. Doc, and the only place to drill is with a tiny no pay Reserve unit in Sioux Fallsfilledwith nothing but Shoes. I couldn't bear to listen once a month to horror stories about how some guy only had a half an hour to decide whedier or not to turn the ship away from a contact at a range often miles. "Wow!" "So what did you do?"

"I woke up the skipper." "Wow." So, I finished out my twenty doing correspondence courses.

Next is a quick email from John Bysewski: Greetings to one and all, 1 wanted to ensure everyone has our new address: 1261 Bridle Creek Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464. The phone number is still the same. Everyone here is doing well. Chris has her three month check-up in a couple of weeks. I have finished half of the class work for the Virginia state teaching certificate. I have three more classes and student teaching to accomplish in order to teach high school math starting next year. I will retire 1 August 2000.1 hope all is well with everyone. Cheers, God Bless, John, for all the Byzewskis.

Thanks, Bazoo. Next is one of my classic late screw-ups, definitely deserving the large stick pins in the voodoo doll, while Steve Smith richly deserves an apology. However, in this new age of blaming others for my screw ups, I propose that I keep my job, get promoted, get a raise and hire a senator to figure out whether or not I screwed up.

Anyway, Steve sent a superb picture of himself with Dale Carlson, Jim Pendley and Ted Algire all the way from 50 miles off Mayport aboard JOHN F .

KENNEDY. Steve is the Intel O, Ted is the Ops Boss, and Dale was being relieved by Jim as the GATOR. Steve, thanks so much for the picture. The new Give King will no doubt be much more on the ball.

Hell, he can't be any worse if he were sound asleep.

Dale Carson, Jim Pendley, Steve Smith and Ted Algire on JOHN F. KENNEDY

Lastly, I plagiarized some Class info from Ohlen Hunt's D.C. area '79 newsletter Here goes: Dave Spain transferred out to Monterey (hardship I know, but someone had to go) on the staff at NPS. Not sure if he is an instractor or in some other biUet out there. It appears that Steve Miller left OPNAV awhile ago. No one has been able to get an email through to him. If anyone has any info, let me know. Bob (Jersey) Trombodore and Jim Hillian have been offered positions with American Airlines. Ken Panos attended Bob's retirement from the USMC in early August. It was reportedly a really nice ceremony with some excellent words about and from Bob. Ken believes that Bob has already begun his class with American (or will shortly). Not sure when Jim leaves N88 for the airlines. Art Ohanian and his wife had a baby girl in mid-August (their second child—both girls). Art's back at work looking like he needs some sleep!

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Pres: Tim Kobosko Sec'y: CDR Joseph A. Grace Jr., USNR 15 AUard Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119 h: 504-486-9040; w: 504-539-9255 f: 504-539-9257; e: jgrace@notc.org http:// www.USNA1980.org Have you taken your stupid pill yet today? I make sure that I take mine early every moming to ensure that I am ready to face my teenager For some reason I just seem to get dumber and dumber and have "less smarts," become more and more out of touch and "just don't understand..." It is said that after ten years or so our kids will come back and find that mom and dad aren't quite as dumb as they remembered or maybe we just got smarter while they weren't looking...but it's going to drive me crazy. Now these are definitely the times that determine our constitution and make up.

It's hard to believe that we have a few Classmates who are getting ready to have then kids enter college or whose kids have just entered college. One or two have Midshipmen at the Academy (from second marriages and mixed famiUes). Combining this with the fact that we have so many Classmates in command and making captain—could it be we 're getting old? Never! It might be pretty interesting to hear from a few Classmates about then worst or funniest "Oh my God I'm the parent of a teenager" stories. Send them in and I'll post them on the new and revised Web site and pubUsh what I can.

I was just back in Annapolis for a very quick visit with Leslie and Mark Anstey '79. My two weeks of active duty had me in Norfolk so I thought that I'd zip up to Crabtown for the weekend. The Mids were out in full force and the young beauties and young smds were certainly showing their interest in these white clad warriors (they looked awfully young to be warriors—of course we never looked that young!) and they were certainly enjoying then time out in town. There was a good blend of both male and female Mids, each with a similar affect on the local talent.

Memories—seems like a dteam or a full lifetime ago. Anyway, it is still one incredible town and the changes that have taken place to clean up Main Sfreet and the downtown make all the difference. Speaking of AnnapoUs and memory lane, it's almost time for our 20-year reunion, which will bring most of us back to the nest. Start planning now and clear your calendars. It wUl be a great time for one and all so stand by for details in upcoming columns and letters from the Alumni Association.

On to a very slim but welcome maUbag: My first note of the month came in from Gerry Torres

(20th), with an update on Riqui Saez's change of Command: A smaU 20di Company Class reunion was held in Norfolk on 27 August 1999. The occasion was CDR Riqui SSez taking command of KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) from George J. Karol III '79. Before taking command of KAUFFMAN, Riqui was stationed in D.C. serving on the Joint Staff and White House Office of National Drag Conttol Policy as Joint Staff representative and advisor to the United States Interdiction Coordinator and Commandant of the Coast Guard. Many 20th Company friends will remember Riqui's secret for success, his wife, Sharon. They have three wonderful kids: Riquito, Mari and Sebi.

Also present from 20th were Rick Press, Marty Minot, Dom Rascona and Gerry Tortes.

Rick and his wife Barbara Uve in the Philadelphia area with their three children. He is a manufacttirer's representative. Marty, his wife, Nancy, and son Uve in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

He works as a quality assurance engineer for Raytheon. Gerry, his wife, Agnes, and two children curtently reside in Cincinnati and he works in the City's budget office. Dom Rascona is a Navy doctor at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital.

Riqui's change of command also tumed out to be a huge SSez and White family celebration. In two days of non-stop partying, that great family made us feel, as was always their way, welcomed and happy. It will take a long time for all of us to come down from the high the joyous occasion evoked. We can't wait for the next one, Riqui!

The second note came in from Walt Porr (and since I'm fravelling and don't have access to my records, I hope that this isn't a repeat—if it is, sorry Walt): Just received the July/August Shipmate and caught up on the Class news. For an update from the Class of '80's post in the Southern San Joaquin Valley, our daughter, Sally, who wiU be 16 on 17 August graduated from high school this spring and will be attending Bakersfield College, the local community college, starting 16 August.

We are also expecting our seventh in mid-Febraary, most likely a girl given the fact that we have gone girl, boy, girl, boy, girl, boy to this point. I am still a trial attomey for the City of Bakersfield. I spend my time almost equally divided between federal and state court, though I tend to prefer Federal Court on the whole. I had the opportunity to catch up with Ed Borger, my First Class year roommate, the other day. He is currentiy in Atlanta with Honeywell in their aviation division. He was telling me about being an NFO/Anti Subwarfare (is tiiat flie right tide?) in P-3s at the end of the cold war and how the P-3 mission has been affected by the end of the cold war. I saw a fascinating special on the Russian Boomer K-216 (I think that's the right number), the one that had the silo explosion offofthecoast of Bermuda ontiieHistory Channel. They showed pictures taken from a P-3 out of Bermuda. Pretty awesome show. By the way, company mates and Classmates are welcome to visit the Port house in cyberspace at http://userzweb.lightspeed.net/

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A welcome note came in out of the blue from a long lost Classmate who heard my pleas for email addresses and updates. In case you missed that, please check out the Web site and let me know if your email is correct or if it has changed. The problem is that I only have about 150 emaU addresses for the Class, which is very low. I constantiy get back about 40-50 each time I send out broadcast email due to changes and new addresses. If you have email and haven't been hearing from me, (you may want to keep it that way!) please send me a note tojgrace@notc.org orjgrace@usnal980.org so I can add you to our list. Again, sorry for all of the issues with the web site, we've had some problems with the domain name and registration again.

But...it's fixed.

Here is Joe McGettigan's letter By the way, note that he is reporting a son entering the Academy...tell me it ain't so.

I read your impassioned plea for email addresses. Mine is jbmcgett@aol.com. I am currentiy the CO of tiie AEGIS Combat Systems Center in Wallops Island, VA. Bemadette and I are Uving in Berlin, MD, with our youngest child Jamie who just started high school. At the risk of making everyone feel their age, I'm proud to report that our oldest child Joe McGettigan Jr. is a member of the Class of 2003. We have our seasonticketsand plan on attending all of the USNA home games this year, hope to see some of the '80 folks there. It is incredible how time fUes. BEATARMY. Received your message last week but was deployed with my squadron for a week just outside of Las Vegas doing night vision goggle ttaining for the new guys. Sorry I had no access to email or a computer so I couldn't rettansmit this email.

This is a quick note to forward it as I was just given a JAG investigation this moming for the Cobra that crashed at Camp Pendleton last Friday—CO of a squadron was involved so it had to be a fellow 0-5 to do it, unfortunately. Am off to the crash site now. Hope all is weU and keep in touch. Semper Fi, Slick.

PS: Saw Bert Ferguson at the Miramar O' Club last Friday night. He's stiUflyingfor American and stiU looks like he's in great shape. Here's the forwarded message: Greetings from Camp Pendleton, CA! Have been ranning into Classmates left and right recentiy, so tiiought I'd write a quick note. Hey, did anyone notice we just went over 19 years on 28 May? Less than one until retirement is a possibility (except for the NAPsters!) Hard to believe how fast the time went. Had to go to an MCAA (Marine Corps Aviation Association) meeting two Thursdays ago, and when there, ran into six Classmates, all Marines, all LtCol's— I'm guessing seven in one room has to be a record?! Mark Ingram is the Personnel Officer at MAG-16 and is departing soon for Pax River, MD, for the V-22 program; Mark Olsen is the XO at MWSG; Howard Barker and Reuben Padilla are both at the MAG-11 Headquarters awaiting squadrons, and JD McMaster is an XO at one of the F-18 squadrons—all are stationed and flying at MCAS Miramar, CA. Tom Lindblad and myself are both XO's flying at Camp Pendleton.

The following week I was up in Monterey, CA, for a one-week Aviation Safety Command Course. While there, saw three more Classmates—CDR Brian Wood is an instractor there and recentiy married; CDR Jim Crabbe is on a Joint Staff billet at the Pentagon; and Hal Stoddard is flying for Customs near Houston, TX. Good seeing everyone again and enjoyed a few nights intiieEl Prado Room catching up over numerous beers! And just today, Tom Stein stopped by to say hi, and is stationed at the Coronado Amphibious Base in San Diego. Loves his job and is PT-ing two hours daily! Keeps him in shape for Doris and the four kids when he gets home at night!

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All else is well; enjoying the job and the weather out here in Orange County. Still ranning and had fun at the Las Vegas Marathon a few months back; plan on ranning the Marine Corps Marathon in the fall. If anyone gets to California, give me a call: work dsn is 361-0501, and home is 949-206-0315. Semper Fi and Beat Army! Hope all is well. Joe! Take care.

It seems that we have another author in our midst. I received a book in the mail a few days ago from Tom Beike who has written a book entitied: Juche: A Christian Study of North Korea's State Religion.

I have i n c l u d e d a review from Amazon.com for all to read. Well Done Tom! Review—Rev. Bahn-Suk Lee M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary Ph.D. Candidate studying the theology of imderground Christians in North Korea. When I first met Tom BeIke at Regent University. I was surprised at his interest in studying North Korea's Juche (joo-chay) ideology. I thought it was rather odd. Now I realize that God revealed to him that the Juche philosophy was the real religion of North Korea. The Juche mentality is Satan's fetter, bUnding people's minds.

Juche must be broken, so that the people can be truly free. Tom has spent years researching this trath and shining God's Ught on the great darkness oppressing North Koreans. Rebellion separates man from the trae God. Self-dependence, Juche-ism, is the epitome of rebellion. God created us in His image to be fuUy dependent on Him. Juche holds the direct opposite. Through Tom's efforts, we leam more about this philosophy and the strategies that the devil has used to gain rights over the North Korean people.

Book Description—Embark on an illustrated journey into one of the world's most isolated nations—North Korea. Juche: A Christian Study of North Korea's State ReUgion takes you on a journey into North Korea to view what is possibly the most rigidly conttolUng religious system on the planet—Juche. Through the use of unchallengeable totaUtarian power, North Korea's ruling eUte enforces Juche ideology in every aspect of the culture. No competing ideologies are permitted. Under the Juche beUef system, man is proclaimed god in a nation whose government has ofiiciaUy decided against Christianity for aU of its citizens. The majority of North Koreans today have never heard the name of Jesus.

This book explores the various aspects of Juche, including its origins, centtal teachings, spirimal dimension, and holy sites. It also considers the Juche worldview, propagation of the Juche culmre, and Juche as a religion in ttansition. The joumey into North Korea's state religion concludes by considering a bibUcal view of the future of Juche.

From the Publisher—Living Sacrifice Book Company is the pubUshing arm of Voice of the Martyrs, Inc. (VOM). VOM is an evangeUcal, non-denominational faith mission, committed to serving the Persecuted Church worldwide. With offices around the world, VOM has been active for over 30 years in more than 50 countries. As an intemational organization, VOM is committed to the vision of remembering those who are persecuted for their faith, raising a voice in their defense, and ranning to theu aid, however possible.

From the Author—This book aims to provide the reader with a window into North Korea's totaUtarian culture and their state religion, Juche, which guides it. Conttary to contemporary notions, Juche, which UteraUy means "self reliance," is not just a North Korean version of Marxist atheist philosophy, rather it is a highly developed reUgion—the eighth largest religion m the world in terms of numbers of adherents.

Numerous iUusttations andfiguresinclude satelUte imagery of a suspected North Korea nuclear weapons facility, drawings from concentration camps, and numerous startling photos from sources ranging from the North Korean underground church, propaganda films. North Korean pubUcations, and the North Korean government

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Step into a comer of this planet where the government tells the people they live in "paradiseon-earth"; where the endemic famine and suffering of millions are of littie concem to their dictator-god, Kim Jong II who lives in luxury and mles the nation as a bratal despot; where multitudes gather to worship and pray before the giant bronze statue of the deceased dictator, Kim II Sung (1912-1994) in much the same manner as the ancient Babylonians worshipped before a similarly sized statue of King Nebuchanezzar (see Daniel 3:1); where being exposed as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ is a death sentence; where kamikaze units exist in the world's fourth largest military; and where, being "Juche-cortect" in every aspect of life is a necessity, lest the state decide you are a non-person and send you to a concenttation camp.

Reassessment of Juche as a religion calls for a paradigm shift to traly understand North Korea.

This new assessment has significant implications for Christian missionaries, intemational policy makers, military analysts, economists, businessmen, and even would-be tourists, as they consider future interactions with North Korea.

There was great news from our fearless leader, Tim Kobosko (tim.kobosko@USNA.com), who reported in with a baby boy! Congrats! Kevin Steven Kobosko was bom on Sunday, 5 September at 4:07 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. and was 20 inches long. Mother and baby are doing great.

Kobo has already given us the word that Kevin is afready wearing an Oriole outfit!

I received another note from Kobo who sent in some word from Pat Keavney (pdkeavney@ hotmail.com) who checked in from Copenhagen: Have gone from one hardship tour (London) to another (Copenhagen). Am working at the Office Of Defense Cooperation, whatever that is!

Life in Denmark is outstanding. Maureen and kids are well. We Uve in a nice place very close to the sound...can look out and see Sweden on the other side. It is similar to the Chesapeake... only a lot colder and no blue crabs!

Will be here for a few years. Guess it will be time to join the working world after this. It is a shame that we all have to grow up, sometime.

Best to all and BEATARMY. Dave Lengyel also sent Kobo a note through the Alumni Association. (Ok, I get it, the mailbox wasn't working, again tryjgrace@notc.org and it will work.) Dave has been promoted to LtCol in the Marine Corps Reserve and is currently the manager of the Moscow Technical Liaison Office for the Intemational Space Station. He will be there for two years. Just recently, George Abbey gave David a NASA Exceptional Service Award for his work with NASA. Keeping with a military family ttadition, his wife Mary Beth was promoted to major in the United States Air Force Reserve. They are both presently living in Moscow.

Sorry that this one is shorter gang. I am ttaveUing and it's a littie more difficult when you have to get the news on the road. I appreciate the notes that came in and hope that many of you who haven't checked in for a while will take tiie time to send me an update as well as your email address. It's a great way for the Class to stay in contact. Go to the web site and check out your email address. You can click on a Classmate and send them a note. If yours isn't up there or its wrong, let me know and we'll do what we can to get that cortected.

Hope all is well with each and every one of you. As Always,

BEATARMY Joe

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Pres: Robert D. Ravener Jr. 190 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 h: 203-438-0867; w: 914-767-6127 e: THERAV5@AOL.COM Sec'y: Dave Ciccarelli 38484 Sorgum Court, Purcellville, VA 20132-3738 h: 540-882-4225; w: 703-416-0153 e: chicsan@aol.com Daddy?

Yes, dear.

Are we there yet?

No, sweetheart. We have a few stops to make first.

Aaawww! I'm bored.

We'll be there in a littie bit.

You said that an hour ago.

Well, it's a littler bit, now.

I'm thirsty. Can I have a drink?

May I have a drink?

Maaayyy I have a drink?

No, you'll have to go to the bathroom.

(Sigh) Daddy?

Yes, dear.

Why do we have to take this same trip every month?

Because it's Daddy's job, sweetie. I have to stop by different places and get news from people and every month there's more news.

What's news?

Smff that happens.

Who are the people ?

Boys and girls I went to school with a long time ago.

Do I know them?

Some of them. Remember the football games?

With the blue tent? Those people are some of them.

Like Mr Bubba and Mr Otto? Are they the people?

They're two of the people, dear. / like Mr. Bubba and Mr Otto. They always have lotsafood, but Mr Otto always makes stuff that we can't drink. Someone told me it was airplane fuel.

Is that true?

Yes, dear. It's airplane fuel.

Then how come there are no airplanes at the football games?

Mr. Otto puts it in the airplane later, sweetie.

Can I fly the plane. Daddy?

Not until you're older (Sigh) I never have any fun.

That's not trae. We're having fun now. You're out with your old man and, look, we're stopping here for some news.

But Daddy, it's just a mailbox.

Yes, but it's a magic maUbox. See, there's no door How do we get the mail?

Hand me Mickey and I'll show you.

What are you going to do with my authentic Mickey plush toy?

Well, we need a mouse to get into this kind of special mail box. I won't hurt him. I'll just tap him twice on the mailbox and.. .See? Out comes the mail.

Cool! Now gimme back my mouse...Please.

Here you are. Wow, look at the mail. Here's one from someone who was at Henry Aszklar's birthday party. It says that Henry's wife, Lisa, threw a surprise 40th for him at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson's Comer, VA (quite an elegant affair). Nelson Moe and Jim Ahlgrimm were there along with other friends of Henry and spouses.

Is a spouse like a mouse?

No, dear, much plusher Anyway, it seems that Henry left AES earlier this year after a number of years as their star deal closer AES is the largest

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private energy firm in the world and Henry was involved in the purchase of energy producing assets (i.e., power plants) mainly in Brazil and the U.S. Now, Henry and some partners are launching an Interact start-up called ArtisanNet.com—an online art gallery of sorts for artists to display and sell their wares via the Internet (www. artisannet.com). He has been busy working the deals of financing the venture and calling on all of his old contacts on Wall Sfreet (lawyers, investment bankers, and the like) to pull it off. They are getting 40,000 hits per week on the site without doing any advertising or marketing (yet). The company (and Henry) were featured on a Channel 7 (D.C.) business report in July and it looks like the report has led to some interest from a Japanese station as well. So, for Classmates in Tokyo, look for Henry to be interviewed with subtitles in the near future. Wow, pretty neat, huh?

Daddy?

Yes, sweetheart?

What an Internet?

Don't worry about that now, dear. Hey, guess what Henry got for his birthday?

An investment banker?

No, even better A Harley Davidson and a leather jacket.

Wow, he got a hog?

How do you know about hogs, young lady?

Billy brought one in for show and tell.

Billy? He's eight years old.

It's OK, Dad. It was his Dad's. He just borrowed it for the day.

Well, that's different. Oooh, look. There's another one.

Are you going to read me this one, too?

Of course. All the experts say it's good for parents to read to thefr children. Wait, I know this guy.

Who? Who? Owl tell you. It's The Infamous W.E. But "we " is more than one person.

Not "we," W.E. Oh. Who's he...and why is he infamous?

He lived down the hall from me in Mother B way back when. I don't know why he was infamous. I think he was just trying to create buzz... before there was such a thing.

You lived in a mother?

Yes, but that's not important to the story. It says that Ted Carter, CO VF-14, (that's his real name) was one of two recipients of the 1999 Stockdale Leadership Award back in August. The Award said, "This unique fleet award was established in honor of VADM James Bond Stockdale '47 whose distinguished naval career symbolized the highest standards of excellence in both personal example and leadership. The award is presented annually to two commissioned officers on active duty below the grade of captain who are in command of a single ship, submarine, or aviation squadron at time of nomination. Candidates are nominated by their peers who themselves must be eligible for the award. The 1999 winners were chosen from among eight outstanding finalists in a review process which included screening at the fleet commander level and final selection by a board of senior officers in Millington, TN. Awards will be presented in Washington, D . C , in October The other recipient was Bruce Grooms '80, CO ASHEVILLE. Did he get a medal?

I don't know about a medal, but at least a plaque.

I bet Linder was proud.

Who's Linder?

A spouse. You'd like her Looks like one more to go—a quick note from Paul James about Ken Lewko's change of command ceremony. Ken just moved to Harleysville, PA, to command the ASW Training Center at NAS Willow Grove. A lot of

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' 81 ers showed up for the ceremony. Paul found out about it from Greg Dougherty who drove from Indiana to Pennsylvania to make it. Now, that's classmate loyalty. Greg and Paul even had time for lunch at a local restaurant.

Ken reads his orders Daddy, do they make hogs in Harleysville?

No, dear. It was probably just named after someone called Harley...and you're not getting a motorcycle until you're at least in middle school.

Aaawwww! But all the other kids have one.

I don't care what all the other kids do. I care what you do. You have to be your own person. Now, I'll hear no more about it, capisch?

Capisch.

Good. Now, let's drive down here to the beach and see if any bottles have washed ashore.

People still do bottles when they could do magic mailboxes?

Yes, dear. Some folks are old fashioned. Look, there's one now.

Can I get it? Can I get it?

OK, but watch out for hazardous medical waste.

OK, I will. Look, it's in a Suntory bottle. What's Suntory?

Must be from Japan. Let's read the note. It says that '81 is taking over the waterfront. Neil K u s u m o t o is finishing up his CO tour in VANDEGRIFT. Steve Camacho is CO THACH (about to crew swap with GARY). Eric Lindenbaum just took over O'BRIEN (Undy81@ysa.attmil.ne.jp or co@obrien.navy.mil) and Rob Winsor is en route to RUSSELL out of Pearl Harbor How 'bout that?

Daddy? You were in Japan once, weren't you?

Yes, a long time ago.

Didn't you say that they had machines next to the sidewalk that sold ice cream and hot chocolate at the same time?

Yes, I did.

Can we live in Japan ?

No, dear I think we'll stay in Virginia for a while, but we can stop for ice cream before we go home.

Goodie! Where are we going now?

To a doctor's office.

I DON'T WANNA GET A SHOT! Nobody's getting a shot, not today, anyway.

We're just checking to see who's there. Look, there's the place now.

Wow! It's a tall building. What is it?

The Bethesda Naval Hospital and guess who's here?

Dave Lane ?

Good guess, sweetie. He's EA to the Navy Surgeon General.

I wish I was EA to the Navy Surgeon General.

Why would you want to be that?

Because I'd get all the lollipops I could eat.

Makes sense to me.

Where are we going now?

To God's country.

Heaven?

Sort of. Quantico, VA. Pat Bailey's there. He and Rosalind have three kids, Patrick and Renee (16), and Philip (10). They live in Fort Washington, MD; h: 301-749-7460/70; w: 703-784-2555/ 6. Wave "Hi" as we go by.

Hi, Pat. Hey, we didn 't even stop.

Well, we have to keep moving or the editor will cut our trip short.

Is that bad?

Worse than bad. Thank goodness this photo place has drive through service.

Are we getting pictures?

Yes, lots of them . . . from the July 4th Class picnic, but we can only print the ones with Classmates in them. Rules are rales.

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Ken's COC Receptionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from left: Greg Dougherty, Ken Lewko, Tom Nagelin '74, CO NAS-JRB, Matt Gross, Dan Hudson, and Paul James Wait, there's a note from Bill McGuinness, It says that Dave Rickards is living in NJ and working on the CH-46 Program at Boeing in Philly. J.T. Cronauer is managing a functional engineering department at W.L. Gore in Elkton, MD. Chuck Coughlin is teaching econ at USNA. Otto Stutz is taking over as CO of the F-18 Fighter Weapons School at Oceana and Mike "Nasty" Manazir is taking over one of the RAGs at Oceana, whUe Greg Nosal's getting the other one.

Dad. I have no idea what any of that means, but did everyone have a good time at the picnic?

I think so, but Mr. Ryan lost his keys for a while during the ffreworks. Mr. Bubba did a FOD walk, though, and saved the day.

Daddy? Why does everyone call him Bubba?

WeU, sweetie. I don't really know. He's just always been Bubba.

So what's next, Papageno?

We have to stop at a store.

What store?

Montgomery Ward. George Basil works there.

Remember? He was in Chicago, but now he's in Califomia in Rancho Cucamonga.

That sounds like the name of a dance.

No, that's different. George manages the Southwest Area distribution operation. He's at 7653 Waterbury Place, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; w: 9 0 9 - 3 9 3 - 4 9 0 1 ; cell: 714-412-9957; gbasU@wards.com.

Do they sell beanie babies there?

Sweetheart, I think beaiue babies are old news.

We'U have to pay for college some other way.

I'll just live with you and Mommy.

We'U discuss that later, child.

So, what's next?

Some heavy hfting.

But I'm too little to lift heavy things.

Not you, munchkin, Usten up. Dave Ricks recentiy won his ninth national powerUfting title at die 1999 USAPL Men's Nationals in St. I ^ u i s , MO. Not only did he out-lift everyone else in his 181 pound weight class, he also set a new national record for the bench press in the same class. The competition started on 16 July and was spread over several days. AU competitors completed three attempts using three different hfting stylesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; squat, bench press and deadlift. Competitors only lifted against others of similar bodyweight. There were 11 bodyweight classes that ranged from 114 pounds aU the way up to the super heavy guys tipping the scales at more than 275 pounds. The first lift was die squat where the barbell rests on the shoulders behind the head while standing, then the lifter squats down and rettims to the standing position.

In this Uft, Dave hoisted 710 pounds in a single lift. Next was the bench press, where the Ufter lies face up on a bench, Ufts the barbell off of a stand, lowers the weight to the chest and then presses it back up onto the stand. Here, Dave was victorious widi a 468 pound Uft which set a new national record. His final event was the deadlift where the lifter squats over the barbell which is resting on

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tiie floor and then lifts it with arms sfraight until the knees are locked and the back is sfraight. Dave's massive single lift was 694 pounds which is more than four times his body weight! His combined total

for all three lifts was 1,873 pounds, a personal best, which won the weight class by a "staggering" 83 pounds. The national record is 1,906 which Dave would've broken had he not experienced a little cramping near the end of the meet and missed his last lift. In addition to winning his class, Dave also was crowned "Overall Best Lifter" for the toumament out of the 90 competitors, an honor that meant, pound-for-pound, Dave was the best lifter in the competition. The SOUTHDIV mighty man credits his deep religious convictions and the support from his family as his source of strength.

What's in store for Dave in the future? "It's off to the Men's World Title Powerlifting competition this November in (Trento) Italy," he stated. "This will probably be my last year in competition. I just tumed 40 in July and it may be time to turn it over to the next generation." Dave is also four-time Intemational Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world champion.

Everybody at the picnic except the camerawoman, Pam

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can keep that enthusiasm throughout the season.

Let's move on to this month's news.

Tom d e m o n s wrote in with a quick note to let everyone know that he and his family are moving across the driveway to a home in the same neighborhood in Annandale, VA. Tom has orders to die Institute for Defense Analyses, Joint Advanced Warfighting Program. It will keep them in the area for another three years (at least) and so they decided to buy because of the schools and the great n e i g h b o r h o o d . Their new address is: 5113 Bradfield Ct., Annandale, VA 22003. Thefr phone number stays the same. Ellen and Sarah Clemons just celebrated tiieir 12th and 9th birthdays. They bodi keep busy with soccer and Ellen plays the flute in the school band. She has made great progress this year and really loves it. Sarah says she wants to try the violin next year. Martha has finished the school year at Lord of Life Lutheran Preschool where she teaches a three-year-olds' class twice a week. If you get time, drop them a Une. Rich Vogel dropped me a line to say that he's living in Apopka, FL, again. Rich moved back to his home town when he got out in '92. He had a computer business until last fall when he started active duty in New Orleans upgrading Reserve computer systems. He is married (#3); one daughter, 13; a stepdaughter 17; three dogs, a cat and two ferrets. He made commander in June '98 in the Reserve. He was recalled to active duty for 270 days with Joint Task Force Noble Anvil in Naples, Italy.

Scott Negus from Hard Core 24, wrote in with the following update:

28th Company 7/4/99, BiU McGuiimess, J. T. Cronauer, Dave Rickards, Joe Terlizzese, and Chuck CoughUn OK. ft's a deal.

Yippee! Dad, can I do the goodbye thing?

Are you sure you know how?

Sure I'm sure.

All right, then. Go ahead.

OK. (ahem) Later, Chiclette.

Hey! You're supposed to say, "Later, Chic."

I was being my own person, Daddy, just like you wanted.

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A 694-pound deadlift and another national titie Daddy? Is he strong...

I'll say he is.

Dad, you interrupted me. I was going to say 'or what?'You know. A rhetorical question.

They're teaching you that in third grade?

It was extra credit. Are we done yet?

Yes, sweetie. I think that's about it. Time to head for home.

Daddy?

Yes, dear.

Was I good?

I think so.

Great Can you buy me ice cream? I'll eat it before it melts on your upholstery.

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Pres: Maj T. Gordon Thomson, USAFR e: tgthomson@compuserve.com; h: 804-360-8448 Vice President: Matt Moury e:MATTHEWM@DNFSB.GOV h: 410-263-7640 Treas: CDR Terry Benedict e: SP273@SPHQ.SSRNAVY.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 Corr Sec'y: LCDR Greg Eisman 2721 Buckhom Oaks Drive Valrico, FL 33594-4202 e: Eisman82@aol.com; h: 813-655-9141 Hello, '82! 1 was up in D.C. and decided to take a trip to see how the Academy was doing. My first impression was that there sure seemed to be lots of constraction around the Yard. I guess that there is always something to improve or remodel within the walls of USNA. The Yard was buzzing about the first football game of the season, let's hope they

Conttary to some theories, we have not fallen off the face of the earth. In fact, we are alive and well living in West Hartford, CT. I am an actuarial analyst with Travelers Property Casualty Insurance. I am almost half way through the series of actuarial exams to become a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS). I love my new career. I have been with Travelers almost a year now. I retired last August and started here in September. The insurance business is quite interesting (as long as you're not trying to sell the stuff). As an actuary, I do ratemaking (set prices) and reserving (set aside money to pay claims).

We use numerous probability models for both functions. I use all the statistics I leamed in Monterey and even some new stuff. I manipulate data every day. I also have to study more now than in Monterey. I've had to leam finance and accounting as well as how to apply the statistics and calculus to the business of insurance.

The Actuarial Exams make the OA curriculum at Monterey seem tame by comparison, but I've passed every exam I've sat for so far. Sharon is still very busy with the children, the house and teaching CCD. Meghan is six and going into second grade. Shane is four and starting his second and last year of Pre-K. The kids both have swim lessons and Meghan is in a summer program that provides a head start on second grade. We love New England. We bought an old house, a 1941 colonial with four bedrooms and two and a half baths. We painted most of the downstairs last winter and are starting on the upstairs after summer vacation. We canceled our plans for redoing the gardens since we are in the worst drought since the great depression. We aren't even allowed to water lawns due to the water shortage.

A few other Class notes: The Class of '82 wUl have a sponsored tailgater for all home games in Aimapolis for 1999. The designated spot is number 34 along Cedar Park Road. This is being hosted in conjunction with our Class sponsorship of 1st Company. The tentative plan is to sell wristbands to adults for $5, chilcfren free. If anyone is willing to help, please contact Dan Proulx at proulx @ erols.com or work number 703-602-6453, ext. 123.

More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. John Volkoff is acquiring an '82 balloon to mark the spot. A tent will also be set up.

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The tailgate spot is on the home side past the quonset hut, near die same place as our 15th reunion. ff anyone has not recently updated their personal information with the Alumni Association, please do so immediately. The results of our Capital Campaign are being processed and a significant amount of om Class could not be contacted because of wrong information. If you haven't been contacted about the Capital Campaign, please email Gordon.

T h a t ' s all for n o w . . . s e e you around the Hobdays... Greg

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I am still working at USACOM and recently have been working with Steve Chachula '84 ('83+1) on standing up a Joint Task Force for responding to weapons of mass destraction. It has been interesting! In any event, if you are passing through Virginia Beach, drop me a line.

Thanks, Henry, for keeping the column afloat this month. Sounds like "hurricanes" Dan and Matt had a great time while passing through Florida.

Good luck in the pre-commissioning pipeline for LASSEN (DDG 83-1-1).

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Pres: CDR James H. FlaUey IV, USN 8506 Crowley Place, Alexandria, VA 22308-1822 e: CGFLATS@aol.com Sec y: LCDR Richard F. Woodford Jr., USNR 7329 Crestieigh Circle, Alexandria, VA 22315 h: 703-313-4170; w: 301-295-6810 (work) e: Woodford.Richard@hrow.navy.mil (home) e: Richard.Woodford@juno.com (for text only, no attachments) http://class-act-usna83.org Welcome aboard again my friends. Did you enjoy last month's "trick" reran of part of the May '99 colunm? I hope that by regular repetition of the message of "Let's all get onboard for the 20th Reuiuon" the idea sticks in our collective consciousness. After all, it's less than four years away now! Don't laugh too hard: remember PPPPPP? Give or take a "P," prior proper planning prevents poor performance. Let's make our 20th Reunion a Class AcL shaU we? Now on to your November "Thanksgiving tteat."

October's "trick" repeat column came just in time for Halloween—but it was also due to "low ftiel." Never fear: just when I was about to give up hope of ever receiving any fresh mail, my modem burped up the foUowing hot flashes: From Vfrginia Beach, Hank Smith sends the foUowing group of signals: Hey, Shipmates! Just wanted to update everyone on the happenings here in Virginia Beach/ Norfolk area. Just returned from a great trip to Disney World in Orlando. Stayed at the "Shades of Green," one of the few remaining good deals for military folks. The kids, Dan and Matt, had a great time at the hotel pool. Universal Studios, Animal Kingdom and Blizzard Beach. The parents, Henry and Mary Ann, just enjoyed watching them have fun. Before we left, my old roommate. Grant Soderstrom, and his wife, Lynn, children Kurt, Emma and Erin, stopped through on their way to Nag's Head. They are enjoying life in Tennessee and the kids are active in soccer, basketball and ballet. Lynn is working and home and active in the local community and the kid's school. Grant is still working for AMS and may transfer back to Northem Virginia next year.

The Sodersttom visit precipitated a mini-33rd herd reunion at the Smith home. Todd Hauge, Heidi and Peter Morrison and Judy and Ken Enriquez showed up to share barbecue vittles.

Todd works at Submarine Force Atiantic and sees Mark Gorenflo in the hallways. Ken works at the JTASC in Suffolk, while Judy is an accountant. Their kids are doing well in school. Matt is attending CathoUc High, is an avid soccer player who attended USNA camp this past summer.

Mike is attending a Catholic middle school, shares his brother's love of soccer and hopes to attend USNA witii the class of '08.

Pete Morrison is working at NRO here in lovely NH95 at ACOM. He just moved here from a fun-filled tour with EP-3s in Rota, Spain. Heidi is working at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter. They are blessed with Kevin (7), Erin (6) and Robyn (4).

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Henry visits the Secret Shipmate column processing facility, Alexandria, VA From the long and winding cyber-road Cathy (Brown) Eberhart, from 25th Company, also came in from the cyber-cold to cheer us up with the following Florida update: Hi, Just thought I would drop you a line and tell you how much I enjoy your columns in Shipmate. It's really refreshing to pick up the magazine and see '83 so well represented. I missed last year's reunion because I was deployed on IKE at the time. At least this way I can catch up on some of the news. I've just recently ttansferred to Naval Air Station Jacksonville and I'm the AIMD (Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Depot) Officer supporting the P-3s, S-3s, H-60s and H-3s.

I would love to come back for a game this faU, but I'm afraid it's just not in the cards this year.

Jacksonville is great but exttemely hot (Africa hot). I'm married to a retired Limited Duty Officer named Dennis (Eberhart, obviously) and we have a daughter named Karen that just turned three this month. I took the plunge and joined the USNA Jacksonville Chapter. They provide a wealth of information about curtent events at the Academy via email. It's pretty nifty. There are a bunch of our Classmates down here doing their CO/XO tours in tiie P-3/H-3/H-60/S-3 communities. Take care and keep up the great work.

Cathy, it's great to hear that you're keeping those Airdales in the air and out of mechanical trouble.

Thanks for letting us know what you're doing now.

Right about now, a few days visiting in Jacksonville, FL, sounds better than scraping the frost off my windshield.

Derek Roberts logged in with this item (please keep throwing those laurels, will ya?): It is great to see '83's Shipmate column looking so healthy. Thanks for all of the time and effort.

I saw that Craig Walker gave an update on me a couple months ago, so not much new to report. I put on 0-5 last 1 September and assumed command of Naval Reserve unit Commander Military Sealift Command Pacific Staff (NR CoMSCPac Stf) 222 on 1 October 1999. We drill in Alameda and mobilize to MSCPac in San Diego. The Reserve were a lot easier when I had a

20-minute drive to the Fresno Reserve Center, however now I have a two and a half hour drive up to Alameda and spend Friday/Saturday night in a hotel.

Had my Annual Training down at MSCPAC last month and got to watch from the Point Loma Submarine Base as the tall ships pulled in San Diego. The family stayed at the Naval Air Station North Island Navy Lodge on the beach, so tiiey had a good time. A couple months ago you mentioned some plans for our 20-year Reunion in the column. (Sec 'y note: See how the repetition concept is working!) I can't find that issue (major remodel in progress at our house), but remember something about it being on a different weekend than the main Homecoming. Is that cortect? Can you provide the basic details/hotels/etc. again so 1 can start planning? (Sec'y: I love this guy) Thanks again for the great writing!

Derek, I'm glad you asked, so here it is: Loew's Annapolis Hotel, 126 West St., AnnapoUs, MD 21401; 410-263-7777, for the weekend of 29 October to 2 November 2003. That is not the regular USNA Homecoming weekend, so Crabtown should be less crowded. Thanks to Carl Wagner for setting up the initial block of hotel reservations. Please do not put off making your reservations—Do it today. Before you know it, you'll have to make good on that Christmas shopping list that you've been putting off.

Chris Pietras (piefrascj@aol.com) logged on to the Class Act Web Page and posted his "new" home address: 27 Washington Drive, Gales Ferry, CT 06335; 860-464-2702.

Chris will be reporting in as the Repair Officer at Naval Submarine Support Facility, New London, CT, next month. Right now, he is finishing up a tour as the Depot Maintenance Budget Officer at Commander in Chief, Atiantic Fleet, CinCLantFlt where you just might catch him at the office: 757836-3756, DSN 836-3756. Thanks for die cyber update, Chris. I hope that you still have your USNA "reefer" as it will likely come in handy this winter in Groton.

Randy Wood (Rwood751 @aol,com) 'fessed up to the following: I've been pretty bad all these years in keeping anyone updated on what's been happening with me. Leslie and I just celebrated our 15th year wedding anniversary and have three kids, Adam (13), who is already taller than I am, Alexis (10), and Brandon (8). Tell everyone in 22nd Company that I've surfaced and look forward to our 20th in only three and a half short years.

Thanks, Randy, for the update, and there's no need to feel guilty, everybody gets busy with thefr own agendas, I'm just happy to have enough material every month so I don't have to get too creative with the "facts." Congratulations to you and Leslie on the 15th milestone—may you have 83 years together!

Sighted on the 'Net Ever wonder what happened to CAPT Vic Karcher '61, former Battalion Officer? The "K's" last reported position was in real estate sales in Maryland. I can't explain how I came across that Web page, it just braced up one day against my keyboard. Just in case you're looking for a house inMD. Sighted on the Streets of Portland, OR Tim Haslach is practicing high-tech law at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, (THaslach@ schwabe.com). I caught up with Tim in August and we celebrated our 20 years since Parent's Weekend '79 by sampling some of P o r t l a n d ' s microbrews. When he's not on the road consulting with clients, Tim is an expert in the field of computer and high-tech law. It was great to get some inside gouge on what to see and do in the Portland area from a Classmate. Thanks, Tim, see you on the next trip out west.

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For those of you who waited until now to make plans for the Army/Navy game, I hope you have a big screen TV—because the game's been sold out since September! Of course. Navy will redeem our standing with a stunning victory over the Black Knights. (Prediction time: Navy 42— Army 35).

If any of you out there can't make it to Philadelphia, but would love a cheesesteak while watching the game, give me a call no later than 26 November (day after Thanksgiving). If there's enough interest in the D.C. area, maybe we can work a get together in my neighborhood? Anyway, D.C. area Classmates mark your calendars now for the USNA AA of Greater Washington Chapter "Pre-Army/ Navy Game Joint Luncheon" at Boiling Air Force Base Officer's Club, 1 December, around noon.

Check the D.C. chapter news column for contact info. For everyone else, consider affiliating with your local USNA Alumni Chapter and join in supporting Big Blue on Game Day. The chapters are all listed in the back of Shipmate.

Information for that next cocktail party The current value of a USNA "scholarship" is estimated at $248,000 (source: USNA Admissions Office). It's worth every "nickel," if you catch my drift.

Thoughts for the month, and other stuff I put in to fill out the column Success isn 't how far you get, but the distance you traveled from where you started.—WWII Submarine veteran magazine, Polaris Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the most important thing, and keeping the unknown always beyond you.—Georgia O'Keefe, letter to Sherwood Anderson, 1923 A man who is not afraid of the sea will soon be drowned, for he 'II be going out on a day when he shouldn't.—Old fisherman's saying I'm going to sign off with the following: don't write. Do not send me email or call me at 301295-6810.1 don't want and will not acknowledge any photographs, postcards, news clippings, or Christmas updates. Assume that our other 1,062 Classmates will send in something for the next column anyway, so you need not bother Further assume that "there's really nothing new going on in your life" because, after all, we've all been secretiy keeping current on your daily activities for the last 16 years. So, that is one less card to send for the upcoming holidays. (I hope this reverse psychology works as well as they said in NL102 class, otherwise, the March 2000 column will be pure fiction.)

Coming in December: a holiday edition of the ex-YP FUes, A "Beat Army" quiz, and updates on the '83 Class Charter, a soccer stadium progress report, and pictures you will have to see to believe!

Also, maybe some people won't "get the word" above, and there will be mail. Maybe. Or, a lump of coal—your choice. Don't overload on the turkey, you silly goose, or you'll split yoMr wishbone.

Cheers! Have a safe, sane, and truly Thankful Thanksgiving. And of course to our gung-ho Brigade of Midshipmen: '83 Sends: Good luck in Exams and Go Navy—Beat Army!

'83~A Class Act!

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Pres: LCDR Steven G. Young, USNR c/o Legg Mason, 600 Washington Ave. Towson, MD 21204; w: 800-368-2558 e: SYoung@LeggMason.com Sec'y: LCDR Toni Kasprzak, SC, USN 1671 Graham Road Meadowbrook, PA 19046 h: 215-914-0882 e: 73121.2252@compuserve.com '84 Web site: www.usna84.com Dear Classmates: I can't believe that my five years as our Class secretary is coming to a close! Time flies. Thank you for all the positive feedback so many of you have given to me. I especially appreciate all the correspondence and photos that have made this column possible.

From George Washington's House: My husband, Tom, and I hosted a mini-USNA reunion last June and documented the soiree in a photo: Carol Desmarais '81 and her husband, Jim Hoffman, their children Michelle and Lauren; Alma (Rodriguez) Greene '82 and her husband, Cory Greene '81; Heather and Jim Erskine '86; and Gail Symons. Carol was in town attending some meetings and courses. Curtently, she works at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal. Alma is working on the Joint Staff, in Deployment division. Cory works with the FAA and recently traveled to Chile to give a big brief in Spanish.

Jim Erskine is working on the Office of Legislative Affairs in the Raybum Office Building.

Lo and behold, during my last month in the Pentagon (August), I was innocently having lunch and reading the paper when the Great Oaktinni aka Bill "Oak" O'Connell joined me. As many of you know. Oak and I go back to our pre-Academy days when he was known as "Billy" and he was a tennis player vice squash. Since then. Oak has been featured as "Bachelor of the Month" with no results to date. Oak was saving me time and money listening to me complain about whatever was the flavor of the day in the Pentagon.

Oak was always one who would "take a chow call for a Classmate" or "take the bullet for your buddy" and stayed much longer than he should have! Oak has been covering chow calls his whole Navy career.

Oak was kind enough to fish up some pictures for the column. Oak gave me a choice of four photos of him and his '69 Rambler Being that he is still a "Bachelor of the Month" selectee, I picked the photo that he looked best in. The photo was taken outside the home of Glenna and Mike Pitpit, Oak lived with Mike and Glenna when he was stationed in San Diego. Mike will be finishing up his master's degree in education soon.

Oak's other photo selection is of Harry Ward and I think, Eric Flippenger. If it is not, I am sure that someone will correct me!

Harry Ward and Eric Flippenger From the Information Autobahn I took the liberty of generating my own news via the new Class Web site. I was privileged by having a great exchange with Angus Mclean (thom.mclean@gtri.gatech.edu). Angus is currentiy finishing up his Ph.D. in computer science at Georgia Tech. He hopes to eventually teach (at USNA would be great), but he is also starting a small business to try and surf the wave of intemet IPO success. Angus is not sure if he is too late. Angus left the Navy in 1992 after tours in VF-143 (tomcats) and at the Training Command. He is the proud papa of three kids: Corin (13), Matt (11) and Lauren (just tumed 1).

Next on my email solicitation tour was the great Al St. Pierre (AEFASaint@aol.com). After his initial "shock" on having been caught Al confessed as only Al can. Here is what he has been up to since i last saw him in 1989. Al got married 30 December 1995, and is the proud father of two boys, Joseph James Richard (2), and Albert William (1). JJR is named for his grandfathers (Al wanted to secure the inheritance), and AW is actually named for Al's grandfather (Albert) and WiU Watson, Al's old roommate now a Navy doctor (at Bethesda.) Will is godfather to both boys. ATN (after the Navy) Al worked for West Marine Products in Santa Craz ranning thefr retail distribution for the west coast. After a year, Al realized he hated distribution (not a good sign for a former chop) and too many liberals in Santa Craz. Rumor has it that he almost let his hair touch his ears! Al then went to work with American Express Financial Advisors in the San Francisco Bay Area. Finding his trae calling, after six months Al was in management ttaining new people. A year ago last July he went with Pradential to help create a Financial Planning outiet. Al feels that it is pretty crazy trying to do a start up within the confines of a huge company, since, as most of you know, Al is the mellow non-confrontational type getting along with everyone. (Al's franslation: He is sure that he has made a number of career limiting moves, but he also produces so they get forgiven quickly!) Al's wife, Jean, is also in financial planning, they met at AEFA where she still works. The St. Pierres reside in Belmont, CA. Al reports that he had lunch with Monica Stevens a few weeks ago, her office is about four blocks from his. Al also ran into Karen Englehart in Houston, she just recently left Pera! Al got back to Annapolis for Red Rome's funeral. While Al knew Red, it was actually to visit his son. Rusty, (Harry Brownes Restaurant) and give whatever support he could. Will Watson was there and Al contacted Don Merino and Joe Sawitzky also came.

Sal Ceraolo (CERAOLO@nadn.navy.mil) dropped me a Une from USNA where he is a gouge prof in the math department. After back to back initial sea tours on SYLVANIA ( A F S 2) and BRISCOE

(DD 977), Sal graduated from die Naval postgraduate school and eamed a master's in operations research (logistics subspecialty). After Surface Warfare Department Head School, he reported to PENSACOLA ( L S D - 3 8 ) as Chief Engineer He caught the tail end of Operation Joint Endeavor and man-

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Dan Boelsche wrote in to say that his life continues to have a sttong leaning towards things aloft.

Dan got out of the Navy in 1996 as one of the last few A-6 drivers. Rather than head off into the world of the airlines (as Dan says, "a profession I would prefer to leave to those who feel genuinely called to it"), Dan began a career in business. After "duking it out" for three years in the Tidewater area, through a run of sales, marketing, and project management positions, Dan settled in northem Virginia in March of this year He works with an aviation services conttacting company managing the nonuniformed security conttacts at Dulles Airport. At Dulles, Dan has 300 employees, which is astonishing to me—shoot, that's twice the size of my old boat's crew. Dan manages twenty contracts, and says he enjoys the risks and rewards of managing people, resources and customer service in the business world. The way Dan puts it, "Many of my worries, and the numbers of people I look after, are similar to what I'd be doing if I'd been successful at making it to an A-6 command."

From The Pentagon Cafeteria. aged to catch most of Operation Able Manner or the "Haitian Vacation" as the gator Navy Uked to refer to it. Sal detached PENSACOLA in Febraary '95 and started the prospective executive officer pipeline. Sal joined the commissioning crew of KINGHSHER (MHC 56) as executive officer leading KINGFISHER through shakedown and workups. Sal then was selected to report to the Naval Academy in December '97 where he has been teaching calculus and probabiUty to Midshipmen. In addition, Sal coaches the Men's Club Lacrosse Team, where, due to Sal's coaching. Navy managed to get to the semifinals in the National College Lacrosse League Championships for the spring '99 season. What an accompUshment!

Sal has a Uttleboy, Joseph Jason Ceraolo (Class of 2018), who just tumed three this past July.

Sal enjoys teaching at the Academy, relating sea stories to the Mids and having a blast coaching.

Sal says: I know when we aU were here we said it was a great place to be from, but coming back to impart your experiences to the Mids makes this a great place to be!

Keep die information (and photos) coming!

With warmest regards, Toni

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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 Sometimes things that go away by themselves, come back by themselves.—"Tip of the day," Microsoft PowerPoint, November 1994 (Sec'y: I swear I'm not making that up.)

Happy Thanksgiving! Now, wait—before you skip back to the ad for Alumni armchairs, I promise I'm not headed into some misty-eyed recitation of all the things I think you should be thankfiil for; you're more than capable of coming up with a better list for yourself My list would inShipmate, November 1999

clude a lot of mundane stuff: breakfast with my family, long walks with the dog, a beer with friends.

In fact, as I get older, I find I'm thankful more for simple things than for anything else, maybe because they're the easiest things to forget.

Get to the Point, Mike Oh. Right. Well, the point is that I'd Uke to make our Web site a place to share pictures of memorable moments, points in your Me that you're happy about. It can be anything that has meaning for you: I don't think it has to be just "My Wedding," "My New Kid," "The Day I Shook Reagan's Hand"... how about a shot of you and your grandfather (Class of '28), or that day you spent volunteering with the Special Olympics. The idea is to share those pictures that, when you're 90, you'll look at it and say "oh, yeah.. .1 remember that day."

So, here's what I suggest. Send me a picture or two (try to stick with electronic format—this is a Web site, not a tackboard). Please don't send me twenty, so I have to edit your life for you. And— the most important thing—tell the story of why the picture matters to you, what makes it meaningful.

(Don't skimp on that part, or I'll be forced to make something up, and as Jim Richardson can attest, it won't be pretty.) Good descriptions include the facts, of course, but also tell a story about the picture. Bad example: "Me and Joe (Joe's the one holding the eggplant)."

We'll figure out some way to organize them, we'll publish them with your description, and we'll change 'em out after they've been there awhile.

We'll post some technical specs on the Web site, but meanwhile, please try to keep the picture's electronic size as small as possible, so we don't have people needing two bathroom breaks while a page loatls. And, as the Official Web site Guinea Pig, I'm going to post the first picture, despite my traditional aversion to making this job the "Gee, Mike's Life is Neat" campaign.

As always, I'm at your service. Is this a good idea?

Do you have any ideas to improve it? Can I ask any more annoying questions? Okay, on to the news.

Dwindling News Threatens Class Secretary's Credibility ("Not That I Had Much To Begin With," Moans Secretary) I guess the first item is, well, the relative lack of items. The foUowing stuff is gleaned from a variety of unusual sources...

Dan, his wife Susan, and their five kids are out in Leesburg, VA, a historic little burg on the outer edge of D.C.'s rapidly-expanding suburban belt.

Dan calls living there "a combination of small town living and metro conveniences that we are learning to enjoy. We have everything only a few minutes away, including an intemational airport. Even the folks in Manhattan cannot have it this good."

It's a long way from Texas, Dan...

I used to think I did my best reporting for this colunm by just wandering around, and now I know it's trae. (You may remember that I ran into Jim Richardson in line for a new driver's license, Pat Dunn at a beer-soaked Irish festival, and countless folks at Navy tailgaters.)

While in San Diego in August for a family wedding, I spotted a familiar-looking guy at church on Sunday. Sure enough, it was fellow former fencer Emil Petruncio, whom I'd last seen the day we both graduated from Nuke School. He was my roommate down in Orlando, where he played Felix to my Oscar. Emil was one of those guys who found the whimsical, carefree life of a nuclear-trained officer somewhat lacking, so he transferred to SWOS and then to oceanography. Emil attended NPGS and eamed his master's in oceanography.

Emil is now married to a former Air Force officer named Angela, who was moving the household from thefr last duty station in Mississippi to Everett, WA, when I ran into Emil. And what was he doing in San Diego, you ask? Well, it turns out that Emil was in Coronado for some kind of advanced officer leadership course. This course apparently consisted of working out every moming, followed by intensive academic sessions (including a two hour lunch) until a 1400 tee-time. Jeez, sounds like Emil's a lawyer...

I managed to extract this Intel from Emil over beers at a brewpub in Coronado, where we ran into yet another Classmate. Bruce Kennington, still hard at work for De Maximis, an environmental consulting firm, literally bumped into me as we were both walking in. Though still based in Chicago, Brace was working onsite for a client in San Francisco and decided to fly south over the weekend to visit his brother Eric. (I guess from Chicago, San Francisco and San Diego seem close to each other) I guess the lesson from all this is to go to church...and to brewpubs.

My final note comes from Charlie Smith, who called to tell me that he's now left a troubled Perot Systems and is working as the Enterprise Resource Planning honcho for anotiier firm. (I talked to him from my car, and so sadly didn't write down the company's name; but they advertise on National Public Radio all the time, if that helps). Charlie

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told me exactiy what his job entailed, but after phrases like "enterprise-wide deployment of mission-critical knowledge management infrastracture," I tend to get a bit confused. Oh, for the good old days when all the jargon we had to deal with involved the menu for moming meal.. .Charlie also told me that Pat Dunn got married on 23 October, and is now going to be XO in Coronado, which means Pat is headed back in Naples after his stint working current ops in the Pentagon.

Finally, Bill Gabel dropped me a line (remember the infamous "delurker" sttategy?) to say he got out of the Corps in October 1996. These days, BiU is the Regional Technical Manager for Circuit City in Landover, MD, but has his feelers out for something better So, if you're looking for guys who can both manage technical operations for a large retail company in a heavily competitive market and Field-strip an M16 in less than a minute, drop him a Une at his address in the database.

WeU, that's the news for this month. I hope your Thanksgiving is full of friends, family, and peace; and don't forget those pictures...Take care, Mike

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Pres/Sec'y: Tun Wolf PO. Box 87, AnnapoUs, MD 21404 h: 703-271-0907; e: shipmate87@aol.com http://usna87.com Washington, D.C. Sttaight to the news: Susan and Jim Duke were married in October 1998 in her hometown of Mildura, Austtalia. They met while Jim was stationed in Japan on MCCLUSKEY and Susan was living in Tokyo teaching English. The Dukes live in NorfoUc.

Susan and Jim Duke Eric Holloway followed up on his note from last month saying that he has been assigned as Executive Officer of BREMERTON, which is

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homeported in San Diego. Eric will leave his tour at SubPac and start PXO school in January, ultimately reporting to the boat in March.

Ed Magee dropped a quick update. He, his wife, Jamelle, and baby daughter, Maya Layne, are in the D.C. area as Ed attends the Command and Staff College course at Quantico. Ed ttansferred there after completing a WestPac deployment with VMFA(AW)-224.

John Chandler sent an email with news that as player/coach, he helped the All-Navy Teimis Team win the Interservice Tennis Tournament for the first time in 22 years. This year's toumament was held at Fort Eustis, VA, and the five services competed.

Other Alumni on the team included Pat Walker '90, Craig Morringello '91, Efrin Mojica '92, and Carrie Spannagel '98. John added that Mike Spanos hosted the team for a barbecue during the toumament, as he is working for Pepsi in the Hampton Roads, VA, area. John has recently served as aide to RADM Mayo and is transferring from OPNAV N6 to the National Reconnaissance Office this month.

Amy (Donovan) and Bill Byrne have a new baby in their home—number four! Their son, Joseph William, was bom on 23 July. The Byrnes are quite busy these days for obvious reasons. Littie Joseph has three siblings—Brigid, Michael and Martha.

Scott Stanford works as the city editor of the San Angela (Texas) Standard-Times. Scott and his wife have two children.

In late August, Harry Schmidt sent in an email update while deployed with the THEODORE ROOSEVELT Battle Group. Harry and Chris Powell were with VFA-15 while on craise. They participated in Operation Allied Force over Kosovo, as well as Operation Southern Watch over fraq. Upon return to the United States, Harry intended to PCS to Nellis AFB, where he will be an instractor at the Air Force Fighter Weapons School flying with the F-16 Division. Harry, Lisa, and their son.

Tucker, are looking forward to living "la vida loca" in Las Vegas. Harry added that Chris Rapp is assigned to HC-8 in Sigonella, Italy.

Stephanie and David Buckley announced the birth of their second son. Jack Donahue, on 1 May. Their sons. Matt and Jack, are projected as defensive ends on the 2016 Navy football team. The Buckleys live in Westport, CT, where David works for General Electric.

Ellen and Bill Hamblet, and their gfrls, Emily and Melissa, moved from Virginia Beach to Alexandria, VA, this past summer BiU works at the National Military Joint Intelligence Center in the Pentagon as a team chief for one of the five watch teams in the Alert Center This center provides 24hour, all-source intelligence to the SECDEF, the Chairman of the JCS, and many other top Pentagon officials.

Lori and Rick Stollmeyer live out in California. Joining the baby craze, they have a new arrival in the family, daughter Madison Marie. Mathson joins Em/ily and Marcus in the Stollmeyer household. Rick is the technical services manager for a engineering and facility operations company contracted to do work at Vandenberg AFB. Rick's work will focus on the maintenance of the rocket launch pads for the Air Force, NASA, Boeing and Lockheed Martin.

More baby news: Mary Beth and Rob Shepherd, along with their son. Josh, welcomed new baby daughter, Allison Nicole, to the family on 31 July. Rob is at Dover Ara in Delaware.

Rob Calhoun is on his department head with VP-26 as Safety Officer Rob and his wife have two girls, with Amelia Ann-Sarah being bom on 22 May. The Calhouns live in Brunswick, ME.

Dorothy and Sam Baker, with their sons, Michael and Stuart, have been living in Budapest, Hungary, and Warsaw, Poland, for the last three years. Sam works for AIG (American Intemational Group) helping to start up pension management companies in countries privatizing thefr social security systems.

From out west in Washington state, an update came in from Scott Wolfe. Mary and Scott left VPU-2 in Barbers Point in April 1998. They moved to 'Whidbey Island and Scott started his department head tour with VQ-1 in the Configurations/Sensor System Improvement Program/Y2K Office. Mary and Scott are expecting their first child in January 2000, possibly around New Year's Day. Scott mentioned that Ron Higgs is also at Whidbey with VQ1, and that Ted Williams was spotted in the Far East flying EA-6Bs. Joe Eggert-Piontek is a department head with VQ-2 in Rota, Spain. Out west, Dan Snyder (26th Co.) has orders to SpaWar in San Diego.

No dessert until you finish your turkey dinner!

TTFN. TJW

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Pres: Brian S. Sears Goldman Sachs and Company 333 Soutii Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 h: 310-545-1424; w: 1-800-421-8747 f: 213-617-5812 Corr. Sec'y: Dwight Neeley 5121 Gramann Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507 h: 850-492-2558; w: 850-452-2583 xl23 e: SQUEELEY@aol.com Listserve: USNA89@mde.com In body of message write: subscribe usna89 Hello again '89, for the "post-10 year reunion column" (that I'm writing before it ever happened)!

Once again, I wish I was going, or I wish I did go...whatever Hopefully it is now a beautiful memory of Classmates catching up and rejoicing in the fact that we were all lucky enough to have spent four years together in Annapolis in the Class of 1989.

Lino Covarrubias (cobanbin@hotmail.com) wrote me again getting ready for the afrshow up on Cape Cod: Dwight, I've been working on the airshow planning committee for the airshow at Otis AFB (Cape Cod, MA) this summer. Regardless, I'll be working the Navy Recraiting booth all weekend so we'll definitely have to hook up. I know of some awesome "watering holes" around Otis.

A quick update: Rob Benson is getting married on 17 July in Quantico, VA—Orah, Rob. Mario Delaossa recently had baby numero two and is still having funttadingfuel derivatives in hot Houston, TX. Dave Fugere, Rob Wilson, Mark Tomassy, Bill Townsend and Baby Gibson—Where are you? Send email!

Thanks, Lino, hope to see you soon up there.

I recentiy got word that John "Ricker assisted in a rescue at sea back in April while assigned to KITTY HAWK out of Yokosuka, Japan. He was in-

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volved in locating and resetting two British balloonists attempting an around-the-world voyage.

Their balloon went down 50 miles off the coast of Japan. Good work, John! Keep making us all proud to be your Classmate.

Kevin Wesley (kwesley@mbay.net) sent an emaU: Here's the stats on myself and family: Wife, Katherine; Daughters, Sara and Kaitiin, I'm an EA-6B ECMO and am currentiy in Monterey, CA. at NPS. I'm in the strategic studies curriculum, due to graduate this December. Previous assignments: VAQ-130 and VAQ-141 both in beautiful Whidbey Island, WA, of course. Next assignment: TAO aboard LINCOLN out of Everett, WA. Monterey has been fiin, but the books are beginning to make my brain hurt. We're looking forward to getting back to the Northwest.

Jeff Tomlin recentiy graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) m Bediesda, MD. Carol Womack shoidd be just now getting back home to Gidfport, MS, from her seven-month deployment to NS Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, witli the US Naval Constraction Battalion 74.

Karin Klose is currentiy serving with Fleet Logistics Support Squadron at NAF Andrews AFB, MD, Bill Redman should also be back in Camp Lejeune, NC. from the old six-month UDP to Okinawa with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines. Urahhh!

Here's a good email from Dennis O'Rourke: Hope aU of you are enjoying your summer. A quick update and some information: A few months ago, I accepted a position as an Associate at the law firm of Ruskin, Moscou, Evans & Faltischek, PC. We have about 50 lawyers. As before, I speciaUze in Securities and Corporate Law. In 1998, my new firm ranked in the top 40 law firms nationwide by number of initial pubUc offerings brought to market Along those Unes, we frequentiy help our clients raise capital to finance their business plans.

As lawyers, we are in a unique position because we close deals with everyonefromtoptierinvestment banking firms to single person venture capital investors and, therefore, have access to aU avenues offinancing,depending on the company, ff anyone has a business (or works for a company), or has a business plan, and is looking to raise capital, or if anyone knows someone in this position, please feel free to contact me. I will gladly review any business plan and speak to anyone about raising capital for their business.

Also, if anyone needs advice on structuring a business or other corporate law matters, give me a call at work: 516-663-6656 or email: dorourke@rmefpc.com. I would prefer a phone caU. Thanks, see all of you in September.

A recent letter from J o h n G u a n d o l o (guandi@bellaflantic.net) describes some of his current efforts and adventures during his free time as a G-man with the FBI: Dear Classmates, Hopefully this finds you all doing well and in great spirits. Things on my end couldn't be better. 1 have been able to keep busy at work and stiU find time for extracurricular. It is about one of my exttacurriculars, that I am writing.

I have started a non-profit organization called Destination Cure. The purpose of this organization is to utiUze my abilities to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which is a debilitating disease affecting the nervous system in young adults. In general, I am competing in a couple major races each year, for instance a marathon or large scale triathlon, and raising money for each event. Through friends, family, pubUcity and corporate support, I hope to raise a significant amount of money over the upcoming years. I have organized Destination Cure with the intention of competing at the highest level personally possible for as long as I physically can.

This is a long term endeavor for me.

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Why MS? Why now? My motivation for this is straight forward. When I was two years old, my mom developed Multiple Sclerosis. Now thirty years later, my mother lives immobilized in a nursing home. Yet, in her condition, she always motivates me with her never-say-quit attitude and an inspiring intemal sttength. For me, after years of witnessing her continued motivation and years of my feeling helpless, I feel this is my opportunity to make a difference. All the money I raise for each event goes sttictly for research, if the donor so dictates. I do not keep a cent for myself and all costs for this entire endeavor have been incurted by me alone. This curtent fundraising cycle rans through the end of October after the USMC Marathon (my next event). Please support me with whatever you can and pass the word on to others you know. I welcome anyone to join me, race with me, or simply support in anyway possible.

Please send donations to: Destination Cure, PO. Box 16055, Alexandria, VA 22302. Please note "For Research Only" in the memo section of the checks. Also, please cheek out the Web site at: www.destinationcure.com. Thanks very much for all your support. Go Navy, Beat Army!

Joe Parks with some good Classmate gouge: Classmates, checking in from the Atlantic onboard GEORGE WASHINGTON. Just got here in May as the new Asst. Air Ops O. Ann HoUenbeck is also here as the Training Officer, She just got her OOD underway qual last month, the yellow hat looks good on her. She will be leaving in a few months to go skiing, I mean recraiting, in Denver. Joe Navratil was aboard as the PAO, but left about a month after I reported "to go be a REAL PAO" at CinCLantFlt. I was walking up the brow last week when I noticed a Mid with the nametag "Pelto." After questioning her, I find out she is the littie sister of my old Plebe Summer roommate, Harry Pelto.

He and his wife, Beth, live in King George, VA, with their two daughters, Emily (5) and Sarah (3). Their third child is due on 16 August. If Beth can hold out one more month, he can have his anniversary and all three children's birthdays on the same day (14 September). That's a sure way to remember those important dates! After nuclear ttaining, he was assigned to KENTUCKY (SSBN-

737) with Matt Sandoval and Ed Martinez.

After that tour, he went to shore duty at CoMoPTEVFoR in Norfolk, VA, and got a master's in engineering management from George Washington University, where he had Bill Pickrel in a couple of his classes. (I ran into BiU a couple years back in Dahlgren while I was stationed at USNA.) Harry joined KPMG in May 1996 when he came off active duty and is currentiy a senior consultant within PubUc Services Consulting. Having joined the Naval Reserve, he is curtently the Officer in Charge of NR ATG Mayport Det 106 in Baltimore, MD. That's all I got for now.

Thanks again, Joe. Got an adtfress update from Don and Lynn Glatt. They've moved back to San Diego while Don is out floating in USS BGB with Dan Lewis. Dan's wife, Peggy, brought their kids out for the airshow in Miramar. Brett Bekken is now out of USMC active land and looking for an afrline and Reserve job. Of course, still living in San Diego with no income. How does he do it?

That's all for this month. Keep 'em coming with the letters and emails. Urahhhh! Congratulations to all the new 0-4s in our Class. It's kind of hard to believe isn't it? See you on the road. Rock on!

Dwight

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Jon Aytes and sons, Jake and Caleb Hello again, everyone! Hope your fall is going well. We are having a great year out here in Colorado. In addition, we have seen a few more Classmates lately, which is always a treat. In May/June Chris and I ttaveled to D.C. with NataUe to see Chris's folks. While we were there we met up with Amy Jo (Oliver) Akin and her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;husband, Jeff Akin '88, daughter, Ellen, and son, Tyler It was marvelous to see them all looking so well, and we are all awaiting the happy news of the arrival of another member of the AJcin family this autumn.

Then in August we had a visit here from Meg and Bobby Ferrante. They were here in Denver for the LiUth Fafr concert and stayed with us one night.

They are also eagerly awaiting the arrival of thefr fust child. We had a super visit, especially since I hadn't seen Bobby since graduation and Meg since our Ring Dance. Very fun.

Now before I get to all the good news from around the globe, a bit of business.

This is a note for Bob Sofge: Bob, I need to get in touch with you about the Reunion and other bits of Class business that are coming up. There is a lot to discuss, and it is essential that you give Joe Herlihy or Jonathan Salkoff or me a call as soon as possible. Hopefully by the time you read this we will already have spoken, but just in case, please contact us. My phone number is 303-904-0806.

Thanks.

Also on the topic of Class business, the lO-year Reunion is coming upon us quickly. Everyone should be receiving some stuff in the mailbox with information about that, a Class gift, and other stuff.

Please read it carefully and respond. It is essential that everyone provide input so that these decisions accurately reflect the desires of the Class as a whole. For more on the Reunion, please subscribe to the Class email Ust. That is probably going to be the best format for organization purposes. Now back to the fun stuff.

From Califomia, Craig Schwartz wrote: I thought I would finally write a letter for the '90 column. I sent one in a few years back but never saw it in Shipmate, so I've been slacking ever since.

I've been a civiUan since December '91 when the Navy decided to give me a medical discharge.

The doctors told me I had Crohn's disease and would be ill off and on for the rest of my life.

I've been fine ever since. I now live in my hometown of Santa Rosa, CA, with my wife, Wendy, and our three-year-old son, Ian. I've been a poUce officer in Santa Rosa for the last seven years.

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I curtently work on a stteet level narcotics team and on our SWAT team. It's not flying, but it's a pretty fun job and there's definitely job security.

I still keep in touch with several of our Classmates. Jim Forrester is having a great time working for Disney in Orlando and running triathlons and marathons. Darrin Guillory is deployed to Puerto Rico flying P-3s and I heard Pat Sanders is going to be starting TAR duty sometime soon. I saw Ty Shepperd in June while he was in ttansit from Hurlburt to Korea with his AC-130. Ty is doing well as an Air Force captain and seems to be enjoying flying the gunships.

I was watching a show about Navy test pilots on A&E the other day and was surprised to see Al Holtslander sitting in class at Pax River. I'd love to hear from any Classmates out there.

Where is James Carroll? My email address is craig238@aol.com. See you at the Reunion.

Thanks, Craig.

Now from Joe Kirby in Annapolis: Okay, okay. It was Eileen's desperate plea for news that finally has us sending this update— my first one since graduation. And since we have just moved back to Crabtown, we figured we've stalled long enough.

Navy days ended for me in June '96, my last billet being OPS/XO on THUNDERBOLT (PC 12) at Little Creek. Pre-commissioning that ship was a roUer coaster (as most are, I think), and proved to be great "enttepreneurial" experience to carry with me into civilian life.

My first post-Navy job was three years with Circuit City Stores, Inc., first at the headquarters (Richmond), and then as a regional manager in the Baltimore/D.C. market. I am now an executive recraiter (that's right—a headhunter) with Kom/Ferry Intemational in downtown D.C. Susan and I celebrated our sixth anniversary in July. We were married at the Chapel during my third year on MOBILE BAY (out of Yokosuka)— and six years, two kids (Maggie, 4; Lucie, 2), two jobs, one small business (Susan's Mary Kay biz) and four houses (ack!) later, we're back "at home" in downtown AnnapoUs.. .Timeflieswhen you're having fun! Our plan is to make Annapolis our permanent home. (Had enough of moving, thank you very much!) Anyway, it's just in time for '90's 10-year Reunion! We're on Duke of Gloucester Stteet and all are welcome to stop by when you're in town!

Haven't seen too many '90 Classmates lately, though I know there are a lot of us in the D.C.Annapolis-Baltimore area. I did ran into CaroUne and Andy Gentry at McGarvey's in May—that's Ensign Gentry, by the way, courtesy of some great Navy deal med-school program. I gave him canyon. Only other news I have is that Mike "Go Fast" Polidoro has been doing really well with his Trademark TQL Empowerment Foundation in Lacyshorts, NH. We certainly do wish him well as he "goes for it!"

So, life has been pretty much on fast-forward for the pastfiveyears or so. Susan and I are proud to report that we've emerged relatively unscathed from the general two-kids-in-diapers/job-changing/starting-your-own-business haze. We've come "back to life" and recently gotten involved with the Annapolis Children's Theater, and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as a bit of traveUng. In fact, we're writing this letter on a laptop en route to Dallas for Mary Kay Cosmetics' Annual Convention—at which Susan is to receive some major awards for being basically a sales animal! I am really looking forward to re-connecting with so many Classmates who have no doubt been leading equally far-flung and rewarding lives. Keep smiUng!

Now a great note (and picture) from Cindy (Schultz) Miller: Well, after nine years, (wow, where has time gone!) I finally decided to provide input for our Class article. The answer I am looking for is; how many pregnant female grads can you fit in an Olive Garden in Norfolk? One...two...three! National security issue though it was, and in direct conflict with advice from Wen Ho Lee and con-

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Kim, Cindy, daughter Katie, Colleen, Tracey, Maria, Sara and Liz

sultants from the Secret Service, a group of seven of us grads decided to meet to discuss the finer points of Pampers vs. Huggies, law vs. engineering, and civilian life vs. the Navy way. Pictured above are Kim (Fowler) Luchtenberg; Cindy (Schultz) Miller with daughter, (you can tell by the hat) Katie; Colleen (McFeely) Shook; Tracey (Fuchs) Yeager; Maria (Filonczuk) Galbraith; Sara (Burke) Powell; and Liz (Fitzpatrick) Nashold '91 .

magazine. Hopefully, they will write a travel guide whenflieyretum. Efrem Venters and Doug Walker are members of the Third Fleet staff with Mike and both are wearing loops. Doug is VADM McGinn's Aide and he and his wife have two beautiful daughters and Efrem is the Protocol Officer. Other '90s in the San Diego area are Chris Frueh, Eloy Ochoa, Jim Pfautz, Jose Cervantes, Jamie Cartwright, and many others that I can't think of right now. Sure! I was hoping to provide you more but I'm drawing a blank, except to say I ran into Putnam Brown who is the AirPac Flag LT and Fred Kacher who is on PRINCETON. Other personal news is that I was selected as "Mrs. Coimecticut '99." I hope all is well with you. Keep in touch!

Now from Randy Neisius:

Darin, Christy and Luke Pertine, Carlsbad Cavem, NM I got an email from Karin (Mullane) and Mike Vemazza: Mike and I are doing great. He is at Third Fleet as the curtent Intel Officer and I'm at SurfPac on Coronado. We had a little girl, Lauren, who will be two in August and she definitely keeps us busy.

Suzanne (Autry) and Mark Fiori who are in the San Francisco Bay area just had a littie boy back in March. Suzanne is still a hard charging Seabee and Mark is part of CivPac. Let's see who else have I talked to: Janet Fuller is in San Diego working at SpaWar and was just recently married. Tonya (Worthy) Mihalov just left San Diego for Pennsylvania. Both she and her husband, Wayne, left the Navy for CivLant and are doing fantastic in this booming job market, Catheryne (Buckholtz) Nicholson and her husband, Brian, are part of CivPac and are hiding in the San Francisco/Silicon Valley area. Debbie and Joe Pugh are in Rota, Spain. Joe is a Crypy and they have two beautiful daughters. John Hartman got martied back in the fall and is still traveling on his honeymoon throughout Asia and Europe. We get updates monthly, and after the past six months, they could fill up the whole Shipmate

Howdy from South Texas. I don't think anybody has written from Kingsville in quite some time. After my tour in HAWKEYES out of Norfolk I went to Meridian to instruct in T-2s a few years ago. We had some maintenance "issues" with the T-2 so after six of nine months grounded I volunteered to transfer here to instmct in T-45s, where I have been for about two years. It is generally hotter than the sun down here and we are flying non-stop. Weps dets to El Centto and the CQ dets out of Jacksonville, with liberal crosscountry ttaining flights mixed in keep many of us out of town quite a lot. For anybody thinking about TRACOM as a tour I highly recommend it. The flying is great and instracting is rewarding. Seeing a young ensign turn from a knucklehead into a strike aviator gives quite a sense of accomplishment. The bulk of fleet paperwork disappears as well. Most of us are getting out at the end of our tour here, either to go work for the airlines or tackle civilian life in some other capacity. Along with me in VT-22 is Mike Mangiapane, who left Homets to come where the flight time is with his lovely wife, Kristee, son, Scott, and new addition, Emma, bom on 4 June. He managed to land a job with Southwest Airlines and will be hitting the stteet in a few months. Down tiie hall at VT-21 is Mike Florence, who came from P-3 land to fly upside down again. Jeff Rennick is here with wife, Cary, who is due to pickle their first kid in November.

Jerry Lavely and wife, Terry, just welcomed son.

Jack, into the world. I talk to Travis Beat often; he is in Houston working for NASA on the ISS project. I saw Todd Davidson a while back while he was deeply enttenched in the life of a med student. As for me, I am heading for CentCivCom in Dallas to enjoy the good life. If you are heading through shoot me an email, the address is on the Class Web site. Semper '90.

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Dave and Tracie Perrin & kids; Kyle and KeUy White & son; Christy Bretz & son; Chip Crane and Son Min Kim

Kyle and KeUy White, Tyler and Tristan

Next a note and picture from Kelly (Duncan) and Kyle White: Kyle and I are living in Burke, VA, just outside D.C. I can't remember if I wrote the column since our ttansition to CivLant in '97, but it was smooth and we're doing great I am staying home with ourttoops,Tyler, two and a half, and Tristan, six months old, and driUing as a Reservist at the Washington Navy Yard. Kyle is enjoying his job as an appUcation developer (software) witii Wave Front Consulting. He enjoys working with Mike O'Brian who we see with his wife, Maria, from time to time. They're doing great and recently welcomed a new son, Eric, into the family. We recently got together with Tracie and Dave Perrin and their ttoops, Maria, Samuel, and three-week old Joseph. They're doing great and Uving about an hour from D.C. Dave is out of the Marine Corps and is working for a consulting firm, developing mission-planning software for the EA-6B, as well as flying for the National Guard. Christy (Hannah) and David Bretz '93 recentiy had their second, Hannah Rose, and are enjoying Monterey when David is at NPGS. We get to see Chip Crane pretty regularly and his wonderful fiancfe. Son Min. Chip and Son Min are planning a wedding in the fall and we're thrilled for him (and her, of course).

My main reason for writing however is to see if we can pull people together in the D.C./AnnapoUs area to organize the 10-year Reunion. I think we better start moving fast if we want to pull it together with any success. I had talked to Joe about having anyone in the area who could help or at least provide input give us a call, we'll get together, and get it going. Our number is 703978-7537. If no one calls, I'll plan it all myself at the Annapolis Chucky Cheese's. On a sobering note, I'm communicating with the Class of ' 88 about their 10-year Reunion and the costs are significant. We have about $90 (one time when I

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wish it were a different number!) in our account so whatever we do in the way of parties, tailgaters, etc, will most likely require a lot of money up front and in advance. Anyway, please call if you're in the area and we'll get moving!

And now, more baby news from Bill White: Some news from Durham, NC. My wife, Shelley, and 1 became parents on 14 July at 2:35 p.m. when Daniel Quinn White was bom. He checked in at 7 lbs 14 oz, 21 and a half inches, with plenty of brown hair and blue eyes. Mike O'Brien is Danny's godfather I've been an NROTC Instractor at Duke for two and a half years and will be leaving the Navy in Febraary, hoping to apply my newly eamed MBA somewhere in corporate America. My sister-in-law and our Classmate Maria Galbraith is due in October with her first child, too. I won't predict when her kid will leam to walk, but he or she will probably be ranning marathons by age 5. She and her husband, Roger Galbraith '89, are living in Virginia Beach. If anyone is thinking of relocating to the Durham-Raleigh-Chapel Hill area, feel free to drop me a line at wwhite@acpub.duke.edu. I can answer the basics about jobs in the RTP, schools (for your kids or for you) and the best place for bar-b-que. Beat Army!

And from George Dennis: I cannot believe this is first piece of news I'm sending Shipmate in nine years, so maybe we can consider this my long overdue check-in. I separated from the Navy last summer (1998) from the west coast S-3 Viking community and am halfway through my MBA at Harvard Business School. I am again Classmates with Randy Wootton, and will be welcoming Eric Feagler to campus this winter, along with (I believe) Jim Carroll? If anyone else from '90 is en route, please let me know so Randy and 1 can prepare the "gouge" for you. Congrats to Eric Mersch who completed his HBS MBA this past spring. I spent my summer working on Wall St. at Goldman, Sachs & Co. (FYI, Matt Ellis and Steve Tazza are full time Goldman professionals), and would be happy to discuss business school or financial services with anyone interestedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;while I am still a "nugget," I may be able to give some perspective on the subject... or not.

Forwarding info: 6 Soldiers Field Park, #210 Boston, MA; 02163, 617-497-2300. 1 will take this opportunity to send regards from my exroommate. Rich Gurdak, who works at Bell Atlantic and is doing great, and Jim Delaney, who is excelling over at First USA Bank. Okay, two more plugs: Joe Gardiner and family are finishing up a tour at China Lake, CA, and future-asttonaut Carlos Sardiello just graduated from Test Pilot School at Pax River! Go Navy. I

look forward to seeing everyone at some Navy Football games this season!

Now kind of a teaser from Steve Amiaga: I just heard from Chris Straw, who is in Kuwait until April 2000 on a liaison-type billet, I said I was sorry he will miss the millennium, and he said he'll be in the year 2000 hours before most of us. Also, have made contact with Dave Bryson who is living in Stamford, CT, working as a hedge fund manager (1 think) for AIGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Go Dave! Also, I bumped into Steve Spagnolo and Walter Morris at the NAANY Business Networking meeting a few moons back. NYC sure is a busy place, "kind-of like Plebe Summer without the bracing." I'm looking forward to the 10Year Reunion, it'll be great to see many old friends. By the way, does anyone know where Gary Bruce is? I've been saving some great news for the '90 column until I can find him. If anyone knows anything, my email is amiaga@ix.netcom.com. As always. Beat Army!

And from Shawn Cash in sunny San Diego: Shawn Cash, here. Just a quick note. I don't think I've ever been mentioned in Shipmate, so it would be nice to get some press coverage. I'm still on active duty, but I don't know for how much longer. I'm an E-2C pilot, but am flying a desk at FASO in San Diego, right now. It gives me time to pursue my latest adventures: snowboarding, extreme jet skiing, and motorcycle road racing. In my first full year of competition, I finished sixth overall in California at the amateur level. I was granted a Pro license by the AMA for 1999, and have raced several Pro races (Daytona, Willow Springs, and Laguna Seca) that were shown on Speedvision (TV). It's awesome to race against the Japanese factory-best guys making hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, on $100,000 machines, and sometimes beat them.

I'm sponsored only by a local motorcycle shop, and have about a $10,000 machine. My best finish this year was at Laguna Seca, where I qualified 34th, and finished 24th, my first time at the track. I was also featured recently in The Privateer, a film about roadracing. So, I guess my 15 minutes of fame are about up, so I need to settle down and figure out what I'm going to be when I grow up.

The last emaU for this month isfromDavid Lowe: A lot has gone on in our world lately, but it is mostly for the better. Wendy and I have two little boys, Nathaniel (4) and Joshua (19 months) and are living in Chesapeake, VA. I am at SwatsLant along with CJ Brady, Mike Peterson and Rob Garretson. This set of orders is not your regular shore duty. Between the four of us, somebody is always gone to some remote location in the name of training. I will do my best to fill you in on the F-14 bubbas and some other pointy nose guys.

Over at VF-101, there is a smattering of folks.

I will probably botch it up and leave someone hanging, but give me a break. Talked to John O'Brien. He dropped his letter this week. Ronald Paul Gorman is ranning some kind of program development. Both are happy to be back from Japan. Talked to Lou Schager a few weeks back.

He is ranning the Tactics Phase. Rob Green was doing the NATOPS thing. I know there are more, but my memory is limited. Steve Yeager is at Fighter Wingfinishinghis masters. Tracey is due any week now. I think she is getting out in a month. For anyone who cares, overplay Steve to his right. He always goes left to the hoop.

From the Fleet side, Jim Bartelloni is with VF-143. He hasn't changed a lick in nine years.

I always ran into Skip Amy somewhere. He is with VFA-122 working out the kinks with F/A18 E/F. I think he will be doing that for a long time. Makes you wonder who isranningthe show for Naval Aviation. Brian Garrison is out there with him, Pete Courtney is with VF-32. Jeff Krusling is with VF-211 along with almost half of our old VF-103 buddies. Nick Dienna is supposed to show up in November when he leaves his post atop the mountain of TOPGUN, Once again, I have probably left someone out. Sorry.

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faU. I know that Tim Milieu and KeUy have three little ones and haven't heard from him since I left for TOPGUN in the late winter. He was doing the helo instractor thing in P'cola. Jeff and Diana Czerewko have a house fuU of littie ones and he is getting ready to leave VFA-81 and go over to VFA-106 for some much needed shore duty. Tim Smeeton also has a house full and he is stiU witii VFA-83. On a side note, when CVW17 was halfway through craise last summer, all four LSO Team Leaders were of the '90 flavor.

The Team Leaders were as follows: Hector Rodriguez, Tim Smeeton, Jeff Czerewko and that'sright,me. I was the biggest hammer of them all. Imagine that! WeU, enough of that. In talking with a few of the boys, we are planning on heading up for a few of the home football games this season. I am looking forward to seeing some of the old faces. And if anyone wants to drop me a Une: lowe@gr8brdg.net. God bless.

Well, that wraps it up for this month. Thanks again, everyone, for all the great notes and pictures. Please send all photos to me at 43 Willowleaf Drive, Littleton, CO 80127. (Don't forget, they have to have a USNA grad in them to be published.)

Look forward to hearing from more of you soon.

In the mean time, take care and God bless.. .Eileen

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Pres: LT Richard Brophy, USN Sec'y: LT John DeVine, USN 1701 Tyler Green Drive Smyma, GA 30080 e: jcdevine99@aol.com Class Website: www.usna91.com This entfre month of August has me, with my family, in a hotel in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, as we wait to move into our new abode. Have you ever lived in a hotel? I'd recommend it for about two days. Not for thirty. I wUl always remember this as the setting where my son, Jake (2), managed to use the words "monkey" and "butt" in the same sentence—that was about the highUght. Where do kids leam these things, anyway? Must be mom.

But, tomorrow wiU bring reUef.. .we finaUy move into our new home. As of this moming. Laurel and I are first-time owners of a full-sized mortgage!

Through all this, I am without my regular computer and email access, so my article will be short.

My first piece of mail comes from Karen (Machinski) Bouknight in Chesapeake, VA. Karen ttaded in one long last name for another when she married Doug Bouknight '90 in May of 1994. She was stationed on KEARSARGE in October 1995, but had knee surgery in '96 and subsequently left the service in December of that year. Since then, she has stayed busy helping public schools, private schools, home schoolers, and individuals, by supplying them all with educational software and materials for thefr students. She also does some work in e-commerce. She and Dave are planning on starting a family soon!

Dave is finishing up his time in the Navy this September, teaching GCCS Maritime at Dam Neck.

He was joined there for a while by Tom Temeus and Marc Lederer. Tom went CivLant about a year ago, and Marc has just gotten out. Karen has also ran into Randy Winuner within the past year; Randy and his wife Cindy are now in the Chesapeake, VA, area. Randy has recently retumed from craise. Karen also notes that Ed Paraiso is working with Capital One in Richmond. She also sees Mike Jennings and his wife occasionally—they are living in Newport News. Karen sent some pictures, but unformnately my mail this month has

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not caught up to me yet; I'll try to get it in next time, Karen! Thanks.

Karen (bouknigh@quixnet.net) included in her note a request for news from any of the following: Karin (Hogan) Hughes, Heidi Berg, Nana Adae, Peggy Scholtzen, Margaret Nauck, Sue Slaven, Dave Dromsky and Cory Bouck. I'll print her request as a means to generate some more mail.

Send me your lonely, your poor, your huddled masses of letters!

I received a news clipping from a '63 graduate, the subject of which is our own Marc Delao. Marc is working with the CEC and was recentiy awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. This came largely for his management of work on the $19 million Sttategic Maritime Research Center with the Newport Division. Mark has just reported to Souda Bay, on Crete, for a two-year tour as public works officer He is married, and he and Sara have a daughter, Rachel. Sara, by the way, is the daughter of the aforementioned grad, Don McAlister '63. BZ, Marc, and best of luck in Greece!

There you have it, short and sweet as promised!

Keep the news coming, and check out our Web site listed above!—JD

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Pres: LT Matt Amy, USN VP/Treas: LT Matt Arnold, USN Corr. Sec'y: Capt Shogo Cottrell, USMC 4412B Quarters, Quantico, VA 22134 h: 703-441-8846; e: cotttells@earthlink.net Class Web Page: www.usna93.cora We just finished our PCS (our sixth and perhaps our last) move to Kansas City, MO. Hopefully, we'll soon be first-time homeowners and will close on a home in a few weeks. Once we're in our new home, I'll make sure that my new address is listed at the top of the column and on the Class Web page.

For now, just send anything you've got to my previous adtfress—it will be forwarded to me.

There has only been one nomination for Class Treasurer and there haven't been any nominations for Class Secretary. The election will be done electronically via the Web page (with only one nomination, it's basically cost prohibitive to send out a ballot via U.S. Mail). Instractions and further information about the election will be posted on the Web page and be passed out via a mass email to everyone registered on the Class Web page.

The first letter is from Jill and Drew LaMorie who write: Drew is curtentiy enjoying shore duty teaching Naval Leadership at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY, and living in Garden City, NY, with his wife, Jill and daughter, Madeline (2.5). Drew has just begun his master's of science degree in business computer information systems at CUNY Barach Col-

lege Zicklin School of Business in Manhattan, NY—that's a moutiiful! Jill is also completing her master's in clinical social work in May. Madeline is also busy keeping the two of them on their toes when everyone isn't working or studying. New York is fabulous and there is so much to do other than work and school. The family is spending plenty of time together and enjoying trips to the Hamptons and New York City for some beach time and city night life! Our new email address is: jlamorie@worldnet.att.net.

Mike Greene sent me the following email: Hey, what's up, Shogo? I wanted to tell everyone that I ' m running for public office—the Rockland County legislature. The election is in November I would like everyone to help in this endeavor ff nothing else, they can keep me in their prayers. Secondly, they can make contributions to Friends of Mike Greene, 269 Sneeden Place W, SpringVaUey, NY 10977; 914-356-7555. l a m ranning as a fiscal conservative who is socially pragmatic. I will also finish law school in December.

Best of luck in the election, Mike!

Pete Olsen sent in an update and sounds Uke he's got a great job out there in California. Pete writes: I just wanted to give you a quick update. My family and I just recently moved from San Diego, CA, to Santa Craz, CA. I accepted a position with a golf company named chipshotcom in SiUcon Valley. I am the director of business development for chipshotcom. So anyone who needs any golf items, just go to: www.chipshot.com!

My wife, Katie, and my three children, Jesse (10), Joey (3), and Nikki (6) are doing great Jesse is a three sport athlete playing tackle footbaU, basketball and baseball. It is definitely busy around our household.

I also just wanted to say heUo to all my friends there at the Academy. I have ran into fellow Classmates and other graduates in my domestic and intemational business ttavels and it is always a pleasure to converse on the good times.

Thanks for the email, Pete! Can you count your time on the links as part of your job? ff so, teU me where to send my resume!

We next hear from Jay Dryer (dryer@home.com and home page: http://raembers.home.net/dryer): Just a note to let you know what I have been up to lately: I have run into a lot of people in my travels from Class of '93, so if I haven't seen you lately, here is my story. After a three year tour on MicracAN in Bangor, WA, I am now in sunny San Diego and am working for Submarine Development Squadron Five at the Navy Special Warfare Command. I justfinisheda great tour as the Officer-In-Charge of the Unmanned Vehicles Detachment at the Deep Submergence Unit. I was on the mission that found YORKTOWN near Midway. I also had the opportunity to survey the wrecks of SCORPION and THRESHER. On

the home front, I have been helping my wife, Krystee, ran her business and both of us are working on our private pilot's license. But the best news I have is that Krystee and I have an energetic two-year-old daughter, Robyn, who keeps us busier than the Navy. I am looking forward to hearing from everyone.

Appreciate the update. Jay. Our last bit of news comes from Stephanie Hannigan who recently married Casey Hannigan (casey.steph@woridnet.att.net). She promised that she'll send a picture and I'll get it next month's article. Congratulations, Stephanie and Casey!

We'U catch you next month and Beat Army!

—Shogo

Shipmate, November 1999

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Pres: IstLt Scott K. Hornbuckle, 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. Virginia Beach, VA 23452 e: clermont_kirki@msn.com Sec'y: Chris WilUams 4314 Chippewa Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32210 JacksonviUe, FL 32256 e: chrisandmary@ibm.net Corr. Secy: LT Jun Keck, MC, USN 1735 Felch Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207 h: 904-396-4008; e: JKeck@usna94.com http://www.usna94.com Hello. '94! I'm writing this on the eve of our five-year Reunion weekend. I managed to throw together this column before I make my flight up to AnnapoUs. So. I apologize if this is short, but I wanted to make sure I got you all of November's news. So, without delay, here's what I received over the past month (August).

Brian Week made use of the Intemet to give us an update: 5 August. Greetings from CivLant. I recentiy left active duty for a much more enjoyable Ufe in Atlanta. I am working as an engineer at GE Power Systems, and my wife. Kelly, is happier than I am to be out of rotten Groton, CT. Life is good.

Tom Lazo and 1 took the engineer's exam in D.C. last summer, he will be leaving the Navy, as is Jim Swanski. Jim and I attended a job conference last spring. He took a job with one of Ross Perot's companies, Perot Systems. He and his wife are moving to Texas this fall. Good luck, Jim. I work in an office next to Mike Banazewsld's dad, Mike St He tells me Mike's former roommate. Charlie Bowser, had an offer to work in the White House doing some cushy naval Uaison job. You 'da man! Rudy Quiles is leaving the Corps this summer. (Rudy, Kelly stiU wants to meet you.) I have news of one of 20th Company's Plebe Year tertors, Joe Guido '92.

He and I are in adjacent Naval Reserve ttaining units here in Atianta. He is much more fun to be around now than he was during the '90-'91 academic year. I hope anyone who has left the service this year is finding Ufe rewarding and fulfilUng. For all who have chosen to stay with i t I commend you, and wish you the best. If anyone needs a place to stay in Atianta, look me up in the phone book, or write me at bkweek@eartlilink.net.

Mark Revor sent the following message via cyberspace: 16 August: Well, it has been over five years since we graduated so this seems as good a time as any to write in to Shipmate. I am again in 29 Palms for CAX Uying to beat the heat. Kevin Glathar and Dave Smith are also out here enjoying sunshine along with Chuck Berry '93 and Geoff Wright '93 (our flight surgeon). The quick story for everyone I haven't seen since graduation goes Uke this. TBS, marriage to Beth (stiU working on getting that picture sent in), finish TBS, fUght school, wings in October '96 (CH53E), move to the swamps of Jacksonville (NC), first child, Natiian, in September '97 (still working on that picture too), deployed with the 22d MEU in July '98 with a whole bunch of Academy grads right up to the MEU OpsO, LtCol Fuqua. Now I am back with HMH-464 and in tiie desert. Beth is expecting again in March, which we are very excited about and I am sure tiiat picture will be on the Web site much faster.

Oh, and Kelly, if you are reading this, drop me (or Jase) a line some time.

Shipmate, November 1999

Other news heard around Ahmed Williamson is back at Canoe U. in the Company Officer's program. Robin and Eric Lednicky just had their second child last month, a littie girl to keep her big brother out of trouble.

Eric has about 18 months left at his command in JacksonvUle, FL, flying P-3s. Todd Owens, and his bride of little over a year, Christina, are currentiy in Boston. Todd will be attending Harvard Business School for two years. Rob Zeitman just recentiy got married and lives in Miami. He teaches history at a local high school and of course, coaches football. His stteet adtfress and phone number are: 14438 Soudiwest 158di St., Miami, FL 33177; 305256-5629. Bill Mann made a ttip to the Amazon.

Ask him to show you his pfrannah.

a lot of cross-country flights and having a great time. Andy Hunt '97 and Ryan Lewis '98 are stationed on the DEVASTATOR with Fernando. The final good news is that the LT ('03) selection board is out on the Navy Supply side and Fernando, Deric, Chuck Dwy, Matthew Holman, and Mike York are all on the list. Congrats!

Thanks for the news, Femando. For all of those trying to get in touch with him, j o t him at fjharris@msn.com.

We were fortunate enough to receive some corr e s p o n d e n c e from another A l u m n u s , Joe Schroeder '45. M r Schroeder and his wife met with Jarrod Marsh while he was TAD in 29 Palms.

That's all for today, '94. As has been my fradition for the past six months, let me give you the latest update on the Web site: We now have 12,982 hits as of 1 September 1999. The Class list tally now stands at 598 entries. I'll spare you the recent additions and updates to the Class Ust for this month.

Well, '94, that's all for this month. Expect Reunion news and photos in December's column.

Remember to stay safe over the holidays, don't eat too much turkey, and keep working hard. Take care, and God bless you and yours. C-ya...Jim

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Pres: LTJG Bart Phillips, USN 7980 Sevan Court, Unit D, San Diego, CA 92123 e: bartphiUips@ibm.net; hm: 858-278-2739 Sec'y: IstLt Tonya Barz, USMC RO. Box 728, Quantico, VA 22134 e: barzt@yahoo.com Greetings, '96! Fernando Harris of 8th Company writes to update us on the last couple years.

Femando married Nicole (O'Bar) Harris on 5 July 1996. Nicole, a graduate of Norwich University, used to share so many meals with Fernando in King Hall that many thought she was a Mid. The two have two beautiful childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sharelle, bom 16 January 1997, and Femando H, bom 3 March 1998. Femando had departed for TAD to the 7th Fleet Staff aboard BLUE RIDGE in Japan shortly after his wedding. After a great experience and visiting several countries including Russia, Femando headed for Pensacola. After nearly two years in the program, he was not able to finish and is currently a Supply Corps Officer on DEVASTATOR (MCM-6) in his home state of Texas, He recently retumed from a Med craise where he ran into Steve Johnson, Cory James, and Enochia Herring '94.

During Femando's time in the Med, he visited 1012 countries (so many ports, so little time, right buddy?!). He reports that Deric Cotton and his family are also stationed in Texas where Deric is Ingleside's Base Supply Officer He is also currently pursuing his MBA. William "Billy" Simmons (BS24@prodigy.net) and his adopted younger brother are in San Diego where Billy pursues the USMC F-18 training. Billy is busy flying

Jartod Marsh and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schroeder Mr. Schroeder said that he has had the pleasure of knowing many inspiring Midshipmen while living in Annapolis and that our country should be great to have such young people as the leaders of the armed services. Thank you for taking the time to share your generous thoughts, M r Schroeder Tony Yanero updates us that he recently completed a tour on SIMON LAKE (AS-33) homeported in La Maddalena, Italy. He claims that "La Madd" was paradise in the summer but very wet and windy in the winter As of August, Tony reported to a NAVSEA intemship in Crystal City, VA. His email is TYanero@aol.comâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for all of those fans out there. Appreciate the note, Tony!

On the aviation side arrives more news of a winging. Dick Kremer ' 7 1 , father of Luke Kremer, reports that Luke received his wings on 30 July 1999 at NAS Meridian, MS, from CDR J .

W. Galanie '82, VT-7 CO. This was one of die last Classes fraining with the TA-4 Skyhawk. Luke received awards for bombing, strafing, ACM, and Student of the Month. He received orders to F-18 Homets on the West Coast. Congratulations, Luke, and thank you Mr. Kremer Word on the mighty 23rd Company arrives from Christie Patterson.

Heidi Svoboda and Joseph Greentree '97 were married at the Academy Chapel on 8 May. She reported to GEORGE WASHINGTON a week later as the Electrical Officer, and he is in jet school in Meridian, MS. Jason Wood and Susan Feher '99 were also married at the Chapel on 29 May. They are stationed in Rota, Spain, where she is a METOC Officer and he is a pilot. Sara and Kitch Kennedy are expecting a baby in January (the first parents of 23rd Company!). As for the rest of the 23rd clan, most of the SWOs are on their way to their second division officer tour, and the last of their pilots, Dave Glassman, has eamed his wings. Frank Okata has defected from the SWO community for the life as an NFO. Bao Vinh, John Schmitz, Mark Lukken, and Christie just completed Aegis school in Dahlgren, VA, and are on their way to operational billets in the CRUDES world. Christie will be the CiCO on OSCAR AUSTIN ( D D G - 7 9 ) .

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The final correspondence arrives from the small but mighty CEC community. Amanda Brooks completed Civil Engineer Corps School during the summer of '96 and received orders to NAWS China Lake, CA, in the Mojave Desert. She spent two riotous years there as one of the Assistant Resident Officers in Charge of Construction building labs and houses and demolishing/blowing up other labs and houses. In her spare time, Amanda climbed large rock faces and made weekend trips around Califomia to escape the social void. A few bright spots included some Academy grads. Glenn Robbins '94 served as the admiral's aide and local "King of Swing," and Jay Tolley '97 and his wife, Hope, escaped China Lake to Annapolis shortly after Amanda left. Amanda ran into Rob Fumanti who arrived at China Lake after she departed as well. Despite the evil stereotype of the detail office, Amanda claims one tumed out to be her "fairy godmother" and yanked her a year earUer to send her to Naval Mobile Constraction Battalion 40 to serve a tour with the Seabees. Amanda met up with them in Rota, Spain, in November '98 for six whirlwind months of constraction and general enjoyment until hours of the moming that most Americans don't know exist. She claims that "Spaniards redefine nightlife," NMCB 40 has a representative from most of the Classes we saw while we were at the Academy: Rob Ballister '94, Larry Green '95, Miguel Dieguez '97, and Mark Spencer '95. Besides her own wartfroom, she spent some quality time with some other grads: Julie N i c h o l s (stationed with VX-7) and Karen Flaherty '95 and Christi Goode '95 (the resident weather goddesses, stationed in Rota with NEMOC). There were a number of pilots and NFOs also working hard at entertaining themselves and doing a little flying on the side, Amanda left out the names in order to protect the less-than-innocent. In May, Amanda retumed from deployment to her homeport in Port Hueneme, CA. She claims it is a great beach town and everyday is like a vacation. She goes on "camping trips" like the Marines occasionally and says the live fire is her favorite (maybe you missed your calling, Amanda!).

Her next deployment is in December where she will take a det of 25 to Fallon, NV, until July. One last word from her hometown is that Owen Voelker is recently engaged, but she has no additional details. Thanks!

After over three years of the 1996 column, we have been fortunate in sharing joy, success, and accomplishments. It is with sincere sympathy that I share with you the loss of a Classmate. Daniel Park, an Army Ranger, was stationed as the Executive Officer of A Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment at Fort Richardson, AK. Daniel was en route to a youth refreat at Caines Head State Recreation Area, AK, when he slipped and fell along a cliff ridge. Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents, Joe and Insook Park, his fiancee, Stephanie Cumberlidge, and his friends and fellow soldiers. His loved ones will contribute their thoughts and words in an obituary that will be included in a foUowing issue.

We pause to reflect on the loss of a Classmate.

Fair winds and following seas...Tonya

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Pres: David Forman e: DSForman@aol.com; h: 843-763-6458 Vice Pres: John Chau Treas: Daniel J. Martin Sec'y: Shawn C. Gee Corr. Sec'y: Carrie Howe 44237 Webster Canton, Ml 48187 e: Ljohowe@aol.com Hello Great '98! Here we are at another month, and rU just go sttaight to news from our Classmates: First, from my Plebe Year roomie, Jeremy Leiby; I am three weeks from selecting my plane in primary. Jarret Strieker (my other Plebe Year roommate) just moved in with me. I also Uve with Jimmy Grieco and Kevin Robb. Jimmy and I both got engaged. Jimmy just last week and I got engaged over Memorial Day weekend. I guess a lot of people are getting married these days. I spoke to Bob Tongchiw and he is doing well. He was a Company Officer at the Thai military academy for a while, and then he is going out on a ship. I think he said it was some old ship that Thailand bought off of the U.S. in the '30s or something. He said he hopes some of us will come and visit him someday.

Bob was in our Plebe Company too. I'll never forget the time he was sitting in his underwear about two minutes before formation, we all told him to get dressed and all he had to say was: "Plenty of time." Lots of laughs that summer I did get a letter from Bob: I'm working in mine squadron as a weapon officer in the ship. We just finished the GARAT'99 training with the U.S. mine squadron two weeks ago.

From Tim Boehme: Just wanted to give you a quick heads up on a few '98-ers. Dave Edgerton, Damon Eason, Paul Rotsch and I are still here at UT Austin working on our master's degrees. It was a bit of a culture shock, coming from the Academy to the largest university in the country, but we're all getting along nicely. I'm not sure about Damon and Paul, but Dave and I have another year here before we finish up.

Good luck to all you guys. From Greg Paradis: Congratulations to Jay Young (the last SAPPster to realize the ertor of his ways) on his engagement. He will be getting married in January of 2000 in Virginia.

Best of luck. Here's another word from that wacky Foreign National Horacio Delgado: I have been detached to a boot camp for three months. I am the Department Head for the Discipline Department, it is more like Naval Development. I have about 650 recraits, and only 12 instractors. It is like a big Plebe Detail, but with less detailers. 1 guess the high authorities have decided I could teach something good to these young kids, since I have a different perspective about things, and I am an Academy Grad.

It's a good thing you can't get fried in Pera the same as you can at USNA. Now, as usual, to finish up with what's going on here in Charleston: Class 9807 is now on to Sub Officer Basic Course, and Brett Levander will be on OLYMPIA, James (Chesty) Fuller is going to CHEYENNE, both out of Pearl Harbor, and J.J. Ethridge will be on MICHIGAN, a boomer out of Bangor Ian Schillinger told me that 2ndLt Jarod Kesselring was promoted to FDO (Fire Direction Officer) for his battery at Camp Lejune. BZ! Tim Clark told me about some of his 1st Company buddies: Jason Fesnak is now on his ship out of Earl, NJ, and Kevin Cordle will be getting married in August to his girlfriend from the Academy, They will be getting married in the Chapel, Have a great time!

Well, '98, I'm out of news for diis month. Keep the emails and phone calls coming, and good luck in all your endeavors. Fair Winds.. .DSF.

99 Pres: Buster O'Brien e: firstcompany@hotmail.com V. Pres: Ben Adeyemi Treas: Jason Mendenhall Sec'y: Minh-tu Nguyen 101 King's Crest Drive, Box 13, Stafford, VA 22554 h: 540-659-8101; e: m2nguyen_99@yahoo.com Hello ' 99! It's incredible to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here, not to mention Army/Navy soon thereafter First off, Anthony Toriello wrote and told us about his experiences in the 2nd Military World Games this past August: Julia Mason, Laurie Coffey, Bay Dobbins, and I all went to Zagreb, Croatia, to compete in the 2nd Military World Games. The Intemational Committee of Military Sports created this event.

For two weeks we practiced and competed with Olympians, national champions, and foreign servicemen from over 80 countries. On the swim team were Julia, Ian Johnson '96, and Britton Smith '98. Britt won a silver medal in tiie 200meter obstacle swim (a life-saving event). Bay and I competed on the diving team with Darcy Stuart '97. Matt Proventure '92 and his brother, Greg Proventure '92, were on the crew team with Laurie. Laurie won a gold medal (Yay, Laurie!) in the doubles event. Also winning gold medals were Bridget Stamp '98, Lynn Fodrea '98, and Julia House '93 in the women's Naval Pentathlon Team. Bridget won the individual competition while Lynn took the Bronze. They joined Chris Haggerty '90 in the combined team event on the winner's platform. Katie Baldwin '98 joined the Triathlon team and took a bronze medal.

While there, we made many friends from other services, American and Foreign. Please say congratulations to these fine athletes as you see them in the Fleet of FMF. Seems like Navy was the team to beat. Congratulations to everyone and a job well done.

Next we heard from our infamous Vice President himseff. Jeremy Freeman got married last June in Clinton, MO. Congratulations, Jeremy!

Ben had the opportunity to go to Russia as part of COX Fund during second block and had the time of his life. As he put it, he had fun "spreading the Nigerian funk to all the deprived Russians." I'm sure the Russians are all the better for it, Ben. Rich Rasmussen and Brent Biniek also had the opportunity to participate in COX Fund. However, they went to Salamanca, Spain, and their trip was during the first block of the summer They had a wonderftil time and didn't want to come back. Here they are, enjoying the slow life in Segovia with fellow classmates.

Well, that's all the news for now. I look forward to hearing from all of you. Pictures should be sent to the above address and they will be retumed to you. Until next month, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and God Bless, Minh-T\i

Shipmate, November 1999

Chapter News

ALABAMA Alabama Chapter RADM John T. Natter '62, USNR (R| 2101 6di Avenue Nordi-Suite 700 Birmingham, AL 35203 w: 205-254-3216 e: jnatter@gorham-waldrep.com The Alabama Chapter held its third-aimual summer picnic tmder blue skies on 29 August 1999, at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL. Chapter President Jack Natter '62 was accompanied by both his wife. Nancy, and father. Bill Sr, who enjoyed the fine barbeque cuisine. Kathy Rowe (Allan Rowe '00) and Carol and Bob Bates (Michael Bates 'GO) related summer cnuse adventures of thefr Firstie sons. Traveling all the way from Dothan were Mimi and Tom Moriarty '42, while Jim Pointer '78 made the trip up from Montgomery to join the fun. Others in attendance included Karen and Richard Owens '58; Chapter V.P. Dr. Roy Smith '73; Cyndie and our Treasurer, Brad Moore '74; Lynne and Scott Watson '83 along with chilcfren Brian. Jodi and Ben; JoEUen and Kevin Patton '85 with chilcfren Sam, Sarah and Libby; and Ken Blalock '89 with daughter Suzy. Anticipating a victory over GA Tech, Jodi Watson led the group in several rousing Navy cheers. whUe three-week-old Suzy Blalock and eight-week-old Sarah Patton made reservations for the class of 2021.

The Chapter is making plans to host a dinner with USNA Superintendent VADM John Ryan '67 on Friday. 15 October 1999, at the Vestavia Hills Country Club. Please contact Jack Natter jnatter@gorham-waldrep.com, or Kevin Patton pattok@mcglaw.com for details.

Huntsville Chapter CDR Robert J. Sampson '56, USNR (Ret) 100 BaUey Station Madison, AL 35758 h: 256-881-9333 e: robertsampson@niindspring.com The following are some notes on our August meeting: Attendees: Bob Brown '49, Tom Colman '56, Tom HartUne '81, John HarviUa '54, Jeff Kaylor '70, Al Morris '50, John Robbins '68, Bob Sampson '56, John Snyder '47, Fritz Steiner '57,

The Alabama Chapter's Summer Picnic Shipmate, November 1999

Mike Sfroop '54, Frank Tatom '56, and Hector Negroni USAFA'61.

We discussed the death of Marsha Woods, wife of Herb Woods '56. She died of cancer on 2 August and was buried in New Orleans.

The September meeting of the Huntsville Chapter was held on the second Thursday of the month at the Fogcutter restaurant.

Attendees were: Bob Brown '49, Tom HartUne '81, Ed Jackson '58, Jeff Kaylor '70, Al Morris '50, Hector Negroni USAFA '61, Bob Sampson '56, John Snyder '47, Fritz Steiner '57, Mike Sttoop '54, Frank Tatum '56, Tony Torraella '51, BiU Watts '38, and Herb Woods '56.

There was no formal program and the normal informal chatter took place across the table without the benefit of any records. As usual too, topics flowed from active duty exploits to vacation adventures.

We meet the second Thursday of each month at the Fogcutter at 11:30 a.m. It is not too early to start making plans to attend the annual Midshipmen December lunch between Christmas and New Years. We would like to have a big attendance this year.

Come join us if you are in the area.

Ed Jackson '58 Edjackson @ airnet.net

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter Col PhiUp R. Moulton '58, USAF (Ret) 7500 East McCormick Parkway #14 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 h: 480-596-2975; 480-607-6846 e: moultonaz@aol.com

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CDR Alan B. Lerchbacker '74, USN (Ret.) ^^m^ 131 E. Holly Stteet #213 Pasadena, CA 91103-3936 e: alerchbacker@weststart.org Corresponding Secretary - Joe Koch '57 August Orange County Luncheon The Orange County luncheon was held at The Revere House in Tustin on Tuesday, 10 August 1999. Our guest speaker was Ed Brown, a survivor of the sinking of the cruiser, INDIANAPOLIS (C A35), during the closing days of World War U after just delivering thefirsttwo atomic bombs to Tinian.

Ed was a seaman on board and had assisted in unloading the atomic bombs. He spent five days in the water after a Japanese submarine torpedoed the ship before being rescued by a desttoyer Ed told about his experiences as a young seaman in the Navy during the final year of the war and about the ship sinking and rescue. The crew thought very highly of the Commanding Officer and felt that he was not treated properly by the Navy during his court-marshal. They felt that the Navy used him as a scapegoat for the foul-up of not knowing the ship was missing.

The attendance at our luncheons has been increasing with this luncheon extremely well attended. We regularly have over 30 in attendance these days, with a number of attendees coming for the very first time. We are attempting to have varied speakers covering subjects which a wide spectrum of our Alumni will enjoy hearing since the graduation dates of our attendees usually cover a period in excess of 50 years (this month a 55 year spread between senior and junior classes, or a 65 year spread if considering the two prospective Mids).

Alunmi in attendance included: Val Valentine '39, Art Vamum '40, Gordon West '40, Wait Stevens '43, Bob Rubel '44, Rich Crane '47, John Snyder '50, Al Enderle '52, Si Kittier '53, Bob LoweU '53, Joe Zebrowski '53, Harold Hussey '56, Larry Marr '56, Joe Koch '57, Jim Paulk '57, Dave Stiller '57, Joe Keeley '59, Dick Wisenbaker '59, Dick Banister '60, Danny Musselman '60, Dick Pace '63, Jim Thornton '63, Skip Storey '65, BiU Cray '67, Pete Thompson '67, Terry Hamilton '77, Nick Madigan '81 with two prospective members of the Class of 2004, Jeff Hallin '83, Steve Shatynski '83, Joe Mandichak '89, and John Peterson '94.

Orange Coimty Army/Navy Game Party Location This year it is the West Point alumni's turn to make the arrangements for the Orange County Army/Navy Game party and they have decided not to retum to Season Ticket for the party. Instead they have selected Abilene Rose Pit Bar-B-Q at 10830 Warner Avenue in Fountain Valley for the gathering. The restaurant is located on the south side of Warner just west of Euclid Avenue across from Mile Square Park. The nearest freeway is the 1-405, and the exit to use would be Euclid if coming from the south or Brookhurst if coining from the north. You can also reach the restaurant from the 22 Freeway using the Euclid or Brookhurst exits. The cost per person will be around $15 for a full brunch served during the game. There is seating for about 100 people in the large room with the best TV viewing so come early if you want to have a good seat. The game is scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Coast time. Please make certain 129

that you come to Abilene Bar-B-Q, not another location for the game. Mark your calendars for 4 December 1999, and plan to watch the 100th Army/ Navy game with fellow Alumni.

STENNIS (CVN-74) Change of Command STENNIS (CVN-74), one of the two Chapteradopted ships held a change of command ceremony on Friday, 27 August 1999 in San Diego. CAPT Douglas R. Roulstone '72 tumed command of his ship over to CAPT Richard K. Gallagher '76.

Doug retired on 28 August and is relocating to the Seattle area. Danny Musselman '60 represented the Chapter at the ceremony and bid bon voyage to Doug and his family. We welcome Dick aboard and wish him well on the up-coming WestPac deployment, which will commence in January.

Joe Koch '57

Monterey Bay Chapter CDR John J. Branson, Jr. '50, USN (Ret) 1281 Sylvan Road Monterey, CA 93940-4942 h: 408-375-8603 e: JJBransnjr@aol.com

Sacramento Chapter George R. Simmons '61 10785 Penstock Trail Auburn, CA 95603-9556 h: 530-888-0860 e: gsim@aub.com

San Diego Chapter LCDR Robert L. Rubm '82, USNR 10214 Rue Touraine San Diego, CA 92131-2230 H: 619-695-1622 W: 619-271-5807 e: mbin@nosc.niil http://www.san.rr.com/alumni/ Officers and Directors Meeting Third Quarter We held our third quarter meeting at 4:30 p.m. on 5 August at the Admiral Kidd Club. The schedule for the coming year, as well as the Army/Navy game party are always background topics. Some of the other and more specific agenda items included discussions regarding the establishment of a mentoring program within the chapter, specific duties and a more important role for Class representatives, finances and a poUcy regarding charges for those who fail to cancel, i.e., "no-shows" at luncheons, the timing of luncheons, the issue of a new directory of Chapter members, and our annual membership drive for newly relocated Alumni.

Tom Boucher '55 informed the attendees of several San Diego Veterans' Memorial Center initiatives and veterans related civic benefits for sports and memorial events. These included possibilities for the coming year such as the Padres Salute to Vets, Memorial Day Ceremonies at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, etc. As a side note, all veterans are invited to visit the Veterans' Memorial Center Museum. It is located at the site of the former chapel at Balboa Naval Hospital, overlooking Park Boulevard.

The officers and directors meetings are open to any and all Chapter members. Please ask an officer or director for information and scheduling and we'U find out Sir!, for you.

Many of the other agenda items and issues discussed will have been completed or overtaken by events by the time this column reaches you our Chapter members and readers. Thank you once again for your support this past year. We look for-

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ward to another year supporting our Chapter, fellow Alumni and the Naval Academy.

Army/Navy Game Party By the time we are reading this invitation, our team should have a record of 8-0, well maybe 7-1, and be on the way to the best season in a very long time. What better way to celebrate a successful season than joining with fellow Alumni and Classmates for our annual Army/Navy game party at Trophy's in La JoUa at the Costa Verde Center Trophy's will open the doors and the breakfast buffet at 8:30 a.m. with game time at 9:00 a.m.

PST. The buffet will include fresh fruits and juices, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, toast, fresh rolls, muffins, coffee and tea. There will be twenty (20) television screens for viewing and an open bar. The cost $20, for adults and $10 for children 12 and younger For Chapter members, there will be a reservation form in the monthly news letter or you can reserve by email or by hotline. Our thanks in advance to Chris and Bob Rubin '82, for their unselfish efforts to make this a great event each year. Please see the following Homepage and Hotline information. Hope to see you all at Trophy's.

Homepage (http://www.san.rr.com/alumni/) and Hotline (619-279-USNA) Please check out the information on both the homepage or hotline. This information is updated frequently, but if you have a question please ask.

There is a lot of other information of both standing and short-term importance.

Business and Career Networking Forum Our forums are held on the second Friday of every month at The Bread Basket on Mfraraar Road at the 1-15 interchange (Miramar Road and 1-15) just to the east of MCAS Miramar. This is a joint service forum/network in company with the West Point Alumni group from here in San Diego. Air Force Academy grads here are also participating.

There is plenty of parking available at The Bread Basket/Holiday Inn complex.

The forum is a great place to drop off a business card or two or even a "flyer" describing your services. For $5.50 (cash, no checks, and if you can please bring the exact amount) you get all of the networking described above plus juice, coffee, pastries, muffins and assorted fruits.

Our Networking Coordinator is Dave Fennell '87. He is keeping up the work search/networking database for the chapter and area. If you would like to be included send the following information to David: Name, Occupation, Company, Address, Phone (Work and Home), Email address, and what kind of work you are searching for! Dave also has some fresh new ideas that were discussed at the most recent Officers and Directors Meeting. Get in touch with Dave if you are considering a career change or looking for a new career or a new job.

Contact him at: dfennell@bradley-morris.com; Bradley-Morris, 4225 Executive Square #390, La Jolla, CA 92037.

Don Grinnell '61

San Francisco Chapter CDR Richard A. Voytek '77, USNR 100 West El Camino, 61 Mountain View, CA 94040 h: 650-962-0622; e: mongov@aol.com www.navysfo.org Secretary: Linda Postenrieder '82 e: Post82@pelicanassociates.com h: 415-759-9413 Happy Thanksgiving and less than one month until the Navy-Army game! Check the web site (www.navysfo.org) for the most current information on the party. Dave Pallesen '70 is putting together a nice event, and if his record continues, it will be even better than last years. It looks like Army will have a big mmout this year, so come out and add your voice to the masses in rooting the team onto victory.

If you had the opportunity to make it to Fleet Week, you know how great an event that was. If you didn't, then you need to make sure that you mark your calendars now for next year. Special thanks go to Linda Postenrieder '82 for her efforts in coordinating the Chapters participation.

With the decommissionings, base closures, and realignment, this is the only chance to see the active duty forces up close and personal.

There is a full schedule of upcoming events for the Chapter Please take some time to view the web site for the most current information. Also, Dennis Vied '60 (webmaster) is looking for assistance in putting together the site. In particular he needs someone with graphics experience, ff you can help out, please contact Dennis.

The annual membership drive is in progress. In keeping with the belief that a Chapter is only as good as its membership, thank you for making this one of the best in the Association. If you haven't been invited to join this Chapter, then consider this your personal invitation to join one of the most dynamic and growing Chapters in the country.

Signup information is available at the website or by contacting any of the Chapter Officers.

Winning Golf Team: Ed Cotter'73, Dave Williams '74, Robert Morgan '59, Paul Feduchak '90

Santa Barbara Chapter

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CDR William J. Stewart '63, USNR (Ret) 1617 Las Canoas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 h: 805-962-0703;w: 805-963-1863 Picnic As reported last montii, the 37th Annual Picnic of the Santa Barbara Chapter took place on Sunday, 25 July under cloudless skies. Our four senior members were in attendance: Howie Kuehl '33 was the official photographer, more or less, Tom Long '33 provided the Flag Bag and die Beat Army Banner and directed the preliminaries. Hart Kait Shipmate, November 1999

'34 shepherded the hors d'oeuvres and acted as choirmaster as he has since time out of mind, and Bill Sweeney '34 remained girl-watcher-in-chief to everyone's satisfaction.

Other CrecUts: Doug Haigh '52 was the indispensable worker who made things happen on site.

Bill Stewart '63 and Vem Hanna '58 saw to all manner of drinkables, and Jim McClure '63 arranged the catering, himgflags,and tended bar with every sign of a misspent youth. The lacUes provided cookies, brownies, and such far beyond the capacity of even the generous appetites present.

Those in attendance were Jean and Howie Kuehl '33, Donna and Tom Long '33, Hart Kait '34 (ill health prevented Dolly from coming and deprived us all greatiy, but the good wishes sent her were beyond counting), Jeanne and Bill Sweeney '34, the lovely Bemie, widow of CAPT John L. Nielsen 37, Margaret and Larry Lovig '39, Pat Murphy '41 with son Matt, Molly and Rusty King '44, Homer Adrianse '45. Mary and Jim Gayle '45, Ginger and Bob Puddicombe '45 (with the world's last BuDocks flag), Jacque and Don Iselin '46, Ruby and Beau Buck '48, Mary and Jack McCord '48. Rod Moore '48 and guest Mary Massie. Alyce but not Dave Boyd '50, Shirley and Phil Conley '50. Anne and George Myer '50. Rosalie and Dr Bill Stewart '50. Anne and Doug Haigh '52, Barbara and John Marshall '52, and Chalys and Pete Stephens '52.

The numerical midpoint of the celebrants was the Class of '52. Youngsters also partying on were Jan and Scott Beat '53, Carolyn and Bill Britton '53, Neil Anunerman '54, fighting his way back to health, with son Craig, Ray Medeiros '55 with Barb Obiager, Judy and Bob Quinn '56, Teeny and Steve Bond '57, Mary and Chris Christenson '57, Fran and Vem Hanna '58, Betty and Jim Higgins '58, Corinne and Emie Merritt '58, Gary Minar '58, Beverly and Nils Rueckert '58, Nancy and Bill KeUy '59, Lillian and Jim Osborn '59, Beverly and Steve Balash '60, Kathie and Jim McClure '63, Bill Stewart '63 and Elizabeth Truesdail, George Suder '67, and Kim and Woodie Clark '85.

Guests included Peter and JuUana Kimball, J.P. and Kathy Hughes, and Foster CampbeU. While Classes present spanned 52 years, from '33 to '85, it should be noted that Mr and Mrs. Hughes are the parents of Midshipman Kevin Hughes '03.

Kevin was unable to attend, Plebe Summer having gotten in the way, but nonetheless 70 years were represented.

AU in aU it was such a splendid outing that there were those who said that even the SeaBee Song soimded good. Alas: it did not.

At a short business meeting, Jim McClure and the undersigned were reelected to another term as Treasurer and Secretary respectively.

Andfinally,as every year, singing the Navy Blue and Gold with that extraordinary and attractive group was found to clog the throat wonderfully.

FootbaU As previously announced, arrangements are in train for the local Army game gathering at the Biltmore Coral Casino, on 4 December There is a guarantee of no snow and the latest odds are prohibitive in favor of Navy. Mark your calendars: this is a Saturday (as will be next year's picnic date).

Bill Britton '53 805-682-8590 biUyboy@sb.net

Shipmate, November 1999

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CAPT Daniel Branch, Jr '59, USN (Ret.) 555 Apollo Drive Boulder, CO 80303-5002 h: 303-499-0337; w: 303-966-4833 e: dbranchjr@aol.com website: www.mindspring. com/~usnaaacolorado/

Jeffrey Dale Welsh, Esq. '73 2805 NE 29di Stteet Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 h: 954-564-5065; w: 954-564-6994 e: jdwelsh@southem-financial.com

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Connecticut Chapter Robert R. Figura '58 Five Crescent Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bo: Groton Long Point, CT 06340-8112 h: 860-536-2206 e: Bob-Figura@procUgy.net http://www.usnact.org Earlier this summer, the Connecticut Chapter took on a new project. We contacted the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to become involved with their 4/C Cadet Family Sponsor program. This program is similar to the Plebe Family Sponsor program at die Naval Academy. The USCGA Family Sponsor program administtators, who reviewed die program with us in detail, enthusiastically welcomed us. We foUowed that session with a public appeal to the Naval Academy Alumni in the Chapter We also coordinated with the Submarine Base to have the announcement included in the weekly base newspaper, the Dolphin. Several USNA Alumni have signed up for the program, and we expect that both the Cadets and the sponsor families will mutually benefit from the experience. We see this outreach as a way to repay the favors extended to us during our days in Annapolis.

The Chapter will hold its annual Army/Navy game party, at Arch's Pizza in Rocky Hill. New this year is that all paid-up members of the Chapter will enjoy the food anel beer free: all others get to pay $10 each. Arch's has big screen TVs, and there are pool tables for halftime entertainment.

Best of all, everyone will get to see Navy Beat Army!

Attendees make sure you get your reservations in to Tom Hogsten '85, at 33 HolUster Drive, Avon, CT 06001, by Monday, 29 November See the reservation form in our Web site.

Dave Boyd '59

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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CAPT J. Michael Smith '61, USNR (Ret.) Gainesville Academy Club 10424 SW 41st Place Gainesville, FL 32608 h: 352-376-6611; w: 352-376-3301 e: mickey@acceleration.net

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Michael O. Borns '70, USN (Ret) 1185 Salt Marsh Cfrcle Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 h: 904-273-4714; w: 904-693-5630 e: usnaaajaxchap@usa.net

Miami Chapter Neil C. Sapp '62 1172 Soutii Dixie Highway, Suite 505 Coral Gables, FL 33146-2918 305-447-7658 e: neilsapp@aol.com

Naples-Fort Myers Chapter Eugene Lawler '47 5601 Turtle Bay Drive #1504 Naples, FL 34108 941-597-8089 e: bvoiiier@mediaone.net

Orlando Chapter CDR Jeffrey D. HaU '83, USNR 33 Winsor Isle Longwood, FL 32779 h: 407-805-9485 e: admin@totcon.com

Palm Beach Chapter CAPT John A. Butterfield '59, USN (Ret) 1130 Sugar Sands #190 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 h: 561-881-7512 w: 561-840-1104 e: jbsgma@aol.com Hopefully, a good summer has been enjoyed by all as we resume our monthly luncheons this September Our own President, John Butterfield '59, spoke on Iran. He was the Naval Attache there from 1973-75, leamed the Farsi language, and kept contact with Iranians through the years. He also participated in the failed hostage rescue attempt in 1980.

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The Fort Lauderdale and Miami Chapters have been terrific in welcoming our President John Butterfield, as well as our Chapter Officers and the entire Palm Beach Chapter These Chapters are very active in generating and promoting esprit de corps amongst the Chapters. We all want to see the level of activity and frequent participation by Alumni take off, really soar!

The Naval Academy and the youth of our country need us to be vocal, take charge and be determined to keep our Armed Forces sttong. Dedicated, weU-ttained, highly-motivated personnel are essential. The Naval Academy Alumni, as a body, can make an immeasurable contribution and play a crucial role in continuing to support our country in this wayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to attract our youth who have these qualities. That is why our Chapters are more than just convivial gatherings.

As probably most of you are aware, there have been articles and emails about the state of ethics and standards in the Armed Forces, and in particular at our Naval Academy. We would like to talk about these matters at our meetings, stay up with the current "state-of-play" and suggest how Naval Academy Alumni can play a constructive role which benefits our entire society.

We are looking forward to our planned events, which include the Army Navy Game Party for our three chapters in December It should be a great year. Go Navy!

CAPT Walt Whipple, USNR (Ret) '57

Pensacola Chapter CAPT Glenn H. Montgomery '71, USN (Ret.) 1152 Ceylon Court Guff Breeze, FL 32561-3214 h: 850-934-4757 e: monty4gb@aol.com Summer's just about over and it's time to pen the input for the November Shipmate.. .just before Labor Day. Our first item is to welcome the Class of '99 to the Cradle of Naval Aviation where many newly minted Grads are starting into the aviation and cryptology training pipelines. Socials were held shortly after Labor Day to get our new Grads involved.

One of the highlights each fall in the panhandle area is the homecoming show for the Blue Angels which wiU be held at NAS Pensacola, 12-13 November Hope to see many of you there for another spectacular air show.

On Friday, 26 November we will be sponsoring a Naval Academy Alumni Nile at the Pensacola Civic Center where our Pensacola Ice Pilots will be facing the Louisiana Ice Gators. This is a great chance to warm up for the big footbaU game the foUowing Saturday.

Our Army/Navy party will be held this year at the Angus Steakhouse, on 4 December Festivities will begin at 11:00 a.m. (CST) with the entire restaurant dedicated to our group. If you haven't participated and Uve in the panhandle of Florida or lower Alabama please join us as the food is good, beverages refreshing and spirits always high.

All the best Glenn

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Suncoast Chapter Clifford P. Bermann '45 7472 Cass Cfrcle Sarasota, FL 34231-7034 941-921-3111 e:amorency@aol.com Members and guests of the Suncoast Chapter met for lunch on 10 June 1999, at the Venice Yacht Club. Guest speaker was CAPT CM. "Whitey" Mack, USN (Ret.). CAPT Mack gave a very interesting talk on his famous ttacking mission of a Russian Yankee nuclear submarine in September of 1969.

His submarine, LAPON, with a crew of approximately 100 men, performed a feat unparalleled at the time and it eamed his crew a secret Presidential Citation and CAPT Mack a Distinguished Service Medal from the Navy. LAPON tracked the Russian sub for 47 days without being detected.

Election of the Association Officers for the next year's term was held and the results were as follows: President, Cliff Bermann '45; Vice President Pete Perkins '45; Treasurer Jim Morency '49; Corresponding Secretary Dick Ambrogi '48.

The luncheon was hosted by Kay and Lew Kessler '50. Among those attending the luncheon were Jane Lee and Dick Ambrogi '48; Bettye and Chuck Boyer '53; Emily and Lou Davis '41; Selma and Tom Dyer '52; Nell and Warren Evans, guests of Nan and Mark German '47; June and John Fidel '39; Jane and Gene Geronime '54; Sandy and Jay Grafton '60; Susan and Rob Harlan '60; Thomas Heeler '50; Lee and Dave James '51; Kay and Lew Kessler '50; Maureen and Bob Kowall '60; Joan and Whitey Mack Penn State '53; Sue and Ed Mallick '44; Mary and Jim Morency '49; Genevieve and Pete Perkins '45; Betty and Bruce Rohn '40; Marianne and Bob Schenkel '48; ElU and Bud Tilles '47; Elsie and Phil Vladessa '49; Diane and Bob Watson '54; and Varieta and Whitey Weidman '48. This was the final meeting of the season.

L to r: Dick Ambrogi '48, Jim Morency '49, speaker Whitey Mack (Penn State '53) and Pete Perkins '45

Tampa Bay Chapter CDR Michael E. Kennedy '79, USNR 6330 Buming Tree Drive Largo, FL 33777 w: 813-828-5963 e: meknnedy@ix.netcom.com Back by popular demand... the Tampa Bay Chapter will hold its Navy/Army game party at Raymond James Stadium (Home of the Buccaneers) on Saturday, 4 December '99. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m.; kick off is 12:00 noon. Hot and cold appetizers will be available throughout the game, with an "All American BBQ Buffet" served during halftime. Drinks will be available at the bar at reduced prices and non-alcoholic drinks will be free of charge. Prices: ages 12 and up are $22.00; kids 6-12 are $14.00. Kids under six are free. Parking is included in the price. Club entrance is on Himes St.

Questions? Contact Mike Kennedy '79 at 813584-7010, Mark Krivonak '71 at 813-963-5519, or Brett Sturken '86 at 828-6038. Despite the game's outcome, everyone had a great time last year. This is definitely the Alumni event to attend!

Hope to see you there! Beat Army!

GEORGIA Atlanta Chapter J. Michael Donohoo '65 600 Currahee Drive Clarkesville, GA 30523 h: 706-839-1411 e: donohoo65@hotmail.com website: http://members.aol.coni/usnaaaa/usnaaaa/ The big news in Atlanta is that the Superintendent, VADM John J. Ryan '67, USN, was at our luncheon in October Jim Ravenel '45, was instrumental in coordinating the visit and graciously hosted us at the Cherokee Town Club, on 13 October Atlanta is honored to have the admfral and we were looking forward to some insight on the current state of affafrs at our alma mater A couple of less famous Alumni, but by no means less interesting, shared some of thefr precious time to speak at our July and August luncheons. In July, Mary McElroy '87, filled us in on what NCAA compliance is all about. Mary is the Compliance Director at Georgia Tech and previous to that she held a similar position at USNA. Paul Hurst '62, our Trustee, realized just in time that he was not allowed to buy his 6'7" USA Today high school football all-star neighbor a new Chevy Camaro as an enticement to attend USNA. Actually, that is not true, but Mary made some very good points and clarifications about what a booster can and cannot doâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;very strict stuff. Attending the luncheon were Harry Miller '41, CharUe HUl '42, Bill Carver '42, Tom Marshall '42, Jack Cumberland '44, Jim Ravenel '45, Hap Walker '46, Joe Grantham '46, John Stark '51, Bob Olsen '54, GU McCuUen '53, BiU Rentz '55, CarlMcCallum '60, DickTash '62, Dick Fitzgerald '62, Paul Hurst '62, Doug McDaniel '61, Mike Donohoo '65, Bob Bush '65, CM. Wood '65, Jim Slemenda '66, Jon Barton '66, WiU Wood '66, Al Jones '67, BiU Gibson '67, Nina and Pete Dabbieri '67, Bob Schultz '71, Dfrk Mosis '73, Gehrig Wiles '74, Michael Lores '74, Paul Dirito '79, Emie Matacotta '82, Chuck Martini '84, Jim Coe '86, Jim Merna '87, Terry McEfroy '86, Don Herndon '87, George Williams '87, Mary McElroy '87, Kurt Miller '88, Mike Herger '90, Bill BoUwerk '91, B. Hersen, and Dick SantiUo. Mary's husband, Terry McEfroy '86, was also in attendance. They have two sons, Darrin and Austin, and Terry is flying the Home Depot corporate helicopter In August, LtCol Mark Bircher '76, USMCR, shared with us his experiences as a Blue Angel.

Those guys still can fire up a crowd and many a wary old sailor in the audience yearned for another chance to fly jets. Mark is currentiy a Delta Air Lines pilot and hopefully allowing more distance between himself and other planes these days.

In attendance were Bill Wideman '35, Charles Hill '42, Jim Ravenel '45, "Hap" Walker '46, Jim Hatch '47, DuffYoung '49, Glenn Brewer '51, Walt Coarley '54, Bill Rentz '55, Donald Thompson '59, Carl McCallum '60, Jim Traa '61, Doug McDaniel '61, Dick Tash '62, Judd Osten '64, Lorie Moore '64, Bob Bush '65, Mike Donohoo '65, Jim Slemenda '66, Al Jones '67, Ron Ruys '67, Ted Webster '68, Woody Woodruff '69, Paul Borer '70, Bob Schultz ' 7 1 , Mitch Rowland ' 7 1 , Kara Scheuler '71, Dfrk Mosis '73, Gehrig Wiles '74, Shipmate, November 1999

Mark Stephens '79, Emie Matacotta '82, Mario Maddox '85, Jim Coe '86, Terry McElroy '86, Brad Edenfield '87, Mike Herger '90, Tom Short '91, Brian Pilger '93, Bob Olsen, and Dennis McGee. As always, any visitors from out of town are welcome at our luncheons, which are held on the thfrd Friday of each month (except this September and October The September luncheon was on the 24th and the speaker was Bert Lance, a President Carter advisor and see above for October), with socializing beginning shortiy before noon. Our luncheon location is the Jocks N" Jills Sports Bar and Restaurant at 4046 Peachtree Road NE, in Brookhaven, a few miles northeast of Buckhead.

You can readily pull cUrections to the luncheon location, as well as other Chapter information, from our new Web site: http://members.aol.com/ usnaaaa/usnaaaa/index.htm.

Bill BoUwerk '91

Michiana Chapter

Greater Southem Maryland Chapter

CDR John T. HaizHp '72, USN (Ret) 15246 Longford Drive Granger IN 46530 h: 219-273-2939 e: CHaizlip@aol.com

Jack Pappas '61 PO. Box 154 Dowell, MD 20629-0154 h: 410-326-5496 e: jpappas@erols.com http://www.navyalumni.org

KENTUCKY (see also Ohio)

MASSACHUSETX

Louisville/Southeioi Indiana

Boston Chapter

CDR Gregory R. Reinhardt '79, USNR 712 Talon Place Louisville, KY 40223-5575 h: 502-244-7707 e: afrlgxr@afr.ups.com

Frederick J. Sheehan, Jn '78 160 Burkhall Street #609 Weymouth, MA 02190-3533 h: 617-337-3712; w: 617-572-4562 e: fsheehan@jhancock.com

GUAM

LOUISIANA

MICfflGAN

Guam Chapter

New Orleans Chapter

Detroit Chapter

LCDR Noel M. Enriquez '84, USNR RO. Box 4697 Agana,GU 96932 h/f: 671-477-4382; w: 671-647-9629 wf: 671-649-8870 e: nmenriqu@ite.net

LCDR Byron Q. Iverson, Jr. '76, USN (Ret) 4744 Music Sfreet New Orleans, LA 70122-5027 h: 504-288-4477 e: byronil@aol.com

Arthur W.Bryant'66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 h: 313-885-2174; f: 313-881-2333 e: lynorart@flash.net The August luncheon was held at the Detroit Yacht Club on Belle Isle the day before the Defroit Grand Prix. Attending were: John Mehelas '51, sisters, frene McDonald and Kathrine Theodorou, widow of Charles Theodorou '52, BiU Prince '58, Jack Hunt '60 (club member & host), BiU Penn '63, Art Bryant '66, Charles Schott '85, Tad Godsil '90, and Blue and Gold officer Mike Bennett.

Future Luncheons Thursday, 11 November, Veteran's Day, at Dearborn Inn's Ten Eyke Tavem.

Saturday, 4 December, is when Army plays host to the Detroit party...Beat Army! Be sure to caU me for last minute changes and reservations. Art is on the high seas until March. If you have any desires for luncheon locations, just let me know, I'll fit it into the schedule.

Charlie Schott '85 chukshot @hotmail.com

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MARYLAND

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Annapolis Chapter

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RADM John W. Townes, m , USN '72 517 RusseU Ave., Suite 100 Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4884 e: townesjw@hawau.navy.mU http://members.xoom.com/hawaiialuiniii

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ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter John G.B. Howland '64 c/o Money Minds L.P. 225 W. Hubbard Stteet Chicago, IL 60610 w: 312-923-7450x777 e: MoneyMinds@aol.com

INDIANA Indianapolis Chapter LCDR Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 12804 Double Eagle Drive Camiel, IN 46033 h: 317-815-0575 e: crainey@fhlbi.com

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CAPT Howard J. "Tim" HaUidaf *69*, USN 1203 Chrisland Court Annapolis, MD 21403 h: 410-267-8546 e: tim.halliday@usna.com The Annapolis Chapter has had two great meetings this season. Our September speaker was head football Coach Charlie Weatherbie, and our October speaker was the Assistant Basketball Coach Jimmy Allen.

The November luncheon will be held on Tuesday, 2 November (Wednesday, 3 November). Our speaker is tentatively scheduled to be Col. John Ripley, USMC (Ret.), Director of Marine Corps History and Museums.

Our email reservations have been going well, so keep it up. We will continue to send email reminders about our luncheons. Please mark our luncheons and socials on your calendar Luncheons: O'Club—2 November, 12 January, 2 February, 1 March, 5 April.

Evening Socials: 8 December—Christmas Party at Alumni House, 3 May—Spring Social. Reservations on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please call our voice mailbox at 410-293-6337, or email: AnnapChap@usna.com, for reservations.

MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapter Darrel Gonyea '61 1053 Peninsula Point Road Shakope, MN 55379 W: 612-882-1112 e: GONYEALAND@aol.com

MISSOURI Baltimore Chapter LCDR Steve G. Young '84, USNR c/o Legg Mason 600 Washington Avenue #200 Towson, MD 21204 w: 410-821-7700 e: SYoung@LeggMason.com

Kansas City Chapter LCDR Lynn A. Thomas '83, USl 1404 Stonecreek Drive SW Blue Springs, MO 64015-8838 h: 816-228-6766 e: LynnTW@aol.com

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St. Louis Chapter CAPT Douglas K. Rush, USNR (Ret.) '72 9 Lenox Place SL Louis, MO 63108 314-361-5262 jckanejr@juno.com

NEBRASKA

Monmouth County Chapter

Charlotte Chapter

LtCol Robert L. Vogt '59, USMC (Ret, 50 PoUy Way Middletown, NJ 07748-3189 h: 732-671-9330; w: 732-530-8444 e: Bob.Vogt@telos.com

Bryan Dolan '76 5629 Laurium Road Charlotte, NC 28226 h: 704-364-6451

NEW MEXICO

Omaha Chapter ICM "85 'OC USN

LCDR Steven B. Bishop, 14313 Soudi 35th Stteet Bellevue, NE 68123 h: 402-291-4298 e: bishops@sttatcom.af.mil

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On 16 June '99 members of the Omaha Chapter attended a "Bon Voyage" Picnic hosted by the Naval Academy Parent's Club of Nebraska. This year's send-off picnic at Mahoney State Park was for local high school seniors reporting to USNA as new Plebes in July '99 and a few others who will be reporting to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (the other Sea Service Academies). Also attending the picnic was recentiy commissioned Ensign Joe Rysavy '99 who will be reporting to Nuclear Power School in the Fall (Submarine Pipeline). Omaha Chapter members in attendance were Al More '62, Rear Admfral Chip Griffiths '71, Frank Lowery '82, Kurt Woltersdorf '84, and Steve Bishop '85. Visiting the Omaha area and also attending the picnic was Rear Admiral Griffiths' father, also a USNA graduate. Vice Adnural Charles Griffiths '46, USN retired.

Steve Bishop '85

NEVADA Las Vegas Chapter Mr. Bradley Carlson, '91 2246 Darwin Circle Henderson, NV 89014-3105 h: 702-433-7248; w: 702-433-2100 e: BCarlson@goidc.cora

NORTH CAROLINA

Albuquerque Chapter Maj Donald Rohr '55, USAF (Ret) 4804 Nortiuidge Place NE Albuquerque, NM 87111-2104 h; 505-294-4048; f: 505-844-5947 e: rohrdf@sandia.gov

NEW YORK Capital District C h a p ^ CDR Christopher G. Wenz 502 Acland Boulevard Ballston Spa, NY 12020-3074 h: 518-580-1438; w: 518-884-1849 e: CGWenz@aol.com

Metro New York Chapter James R. Hocking '53 300 Park Avenue, Suite 1700 New York City, NY 10022 w: 212-572-6260 e: j.hocking @sneLnet Chapter Hotline: 1-800-234-USNA website: www.NAANY.org

Rochester Chapter CAPT Nelson A. BUsh '69, USNR (Ret) 3840 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14618-3729 h: 716-248-9739 e: NelsonAB@Kodak.com

Here it is the first of September and you will be reading this in November Therefore, the Tennis Social will be history (and maybe the Veteran's Day Golf Outing) and, hopefiiUy, you wiU have received (and mailed back) your ballot for Chapter Officers. There will be an Army Game Party, starting one hour before kick-off. Inasmuch as I do not know who will be hosting yet, there will be an email notice, as well as a posting on the Chapter web page and regular U.S. Mail notice to those without computers.

At their last meeting, your Chapter officers concluded that our annual calendar of regular events will include the foUowing (from beginning to end of year): Dark Ages evening function (Formal dinner, etc.)

Plebe Send-Off Picnic (late June) Summer Casual Event (maybe group attendance at Symphony Summer "POPS" concert or something similar) Tennis Social (late September) Veteran's Day Golf Outing (obviously November 11) Army/Navy Game Party Monthly casual luncheons (third Friday each month) with December Lunch with local area Midshipman and families.

Special events (such as attending a sports event) will be scheduled when the opportunities arise (i.e., a local area football game, visit by a dignitary, etc.)

Now the hard part. These things don't happen by themselves, so the Chapter officers will be calling on everyone to help with organizing and agreeing to be "hosts." You can make it easier by calling any of us and volunteering to become involved.

By being involved you will get to know more Alumni, have a lot of fun in the participation and help make ours a truly active Chapter 1 would like your help in using this column to, not only pass along information to others in our area, but also make stuff known to Alumnus in other areas. It would surprise you how many calls/ emails I have received from Classmates and others with whom I had lost touch, simply because they saw my name at the end of this column. The more "news" I can include, the more it gets disseminated. So let me know about marriages, births, promotions, moves, etc. You get it to me and I'll get it in Shipmate.

I was lucky to find the computer this month inasmuch as 1 am reorganizing my "work area," and because Peg says I must get this mess cleared up, I won't have time to try to find my antique history book, so no history lesson this month.

Tom Hutchins '51 cthmph@bellsouth.net 704-375-9046

Piedmont Triad Chapter LtCol Gary L. Beaver '77, USMCR 10 Silver Oak Court Greensboro, NC 27455 h: 336-299-4736 e: Gbeaver@AdamsKleemeiercom

The Omaha Chapter's Kurt Woltersdorf '84, Steve Bishop '85, two future Midshipmen, Joe Rysavy '99, VADM Griffiths, RADM Griffiths '71, and Frank Lowery '82 at the Bon Voyage Picnic

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Puiehurst Chapter

Cleveland Chapter

CAPT Norman S. EUiott '58, USNR (Ret) P.O. Box 3898 60 Stoneykfrk Drive Pinehurst, NC 28374 h: 910-215-5808 e; nelUott@pinehurst.net

CAPT A.O. Rule, IH, '50, USNR (Ret) 90 Pheasant Run Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 h: 440-247-4379; w: 440-247-5100 x328 e: mlein@aol.com

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter Triangle Chapter CAPT WiUiam K. Gautier '67, USN (Ret) 116 Bfrklands Drive Cary, NC 27511-8203 h: 919-233-7255 e: WilUam.Gautier@jcbradford.com http://triangleusna.home.mindspring.com/ On 28 August 1999, the Triangle Chapter was pleased to host the Commandant of Midshipmen, RADM Gary Roughead '73, and his wife to a cUnner at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in the Research Triangle Park. About 100 Alumni and guests attended the event, including members of the Navy League and the Naval Academy Parents group.

After a pleasant cocktail hour, the festivities began with the presentation of the colors. Cary High School Navy Junior ROTC provided the color guard for the event. Dan Heimbach '72 gave the invocation. A pleasant meal was enjoyed by all.

As part of die evening's events, the Chapter honored CAPT Jun Brown '37, USN (Ret.), our most decorated Chapter member Chapter President BUI Gautier '67 asked the Commandant to present Jim with a copy of The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw.

The Commandant spoke about the Plebe Class of 2003, the state of the Academy, and the outlook for the ambitious strategic plan. The report regarding the very high win percentage versus Army last year brought a roimd of applause from the gathered faithful. The Commandant also spoke optimisticaUy for this year's footbaU team as weU. A wide-ranging question and answer session foUowed the prepared remarks. The evening was completed with BUI Gautier leading the singing of "Navy Blue and Gold."

Send your kudos to BiU Gautier, Tom Leiser '67 and Mitch MitcheU '64 for the superb organization and planning on a great event.

An evening Uke this one was just the thing to rekindle that old school spirit. For another opportunity to raise your spirits, make sure your calendar is marked for 4 December 1999 when the Chapter wiU gather at the Top of the Hill Restaurant in Chapel HUl for the Army/Navy game. Beat Army!

The Chapter meets for lunch on the first Friday of the month at Newton's Southwest, at the Harrison Stteet exit of 1-40 in Cary. For the latest information on Chapter events, check out our Web site at http://triangleusna.home.mindspring.com.

For membership information, call Mitch Mitchell at 252-478-2850.

OHIO Cincinnati/Northern KY Chapter iVIichael F. Sunon '73 757 Maidstone Court Cincinnati, OH 45230-3827 h: 513-231-3174 e: msimon757@aol.com

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LT G. Wade Evans '92, USNR 293 Devrfall Drive Sunbury, OH 43074 h: 740-965-2361 e: wevans@agendas.com

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

USNA. Joan and Jack Kohl '65, are hosting a BBQ for all those associated with the Blue & Gold effort.

Associate Members Chapter President Doug Bomarito '68 announced that the Chapter had our first two Associate Members, Mr Patrick Young and Ms. Elaine English. Mr Young, our April luncheon speaker is a former Royal Navy Officer who was captured by the Japanese during the fall of Hong Kong and spent four years as a prisoner of war. Ms. English is the President of the Parents Club, the Liaison Officer between that club and the Chapter, mother of a member of the Class of 2000, outspoken advocate of the Naval Academy, and a tireless worker Speakers We were fortunate to have had two speakers for the August Luncheon. The first speaker was Mr. Ken Buckles who is a Physical Education Instractor at Milwaukie (Oregon) High School. Mr. Buckles, starting in 1995, has helped the students to organize a tribute to the Veterans of the community. Each Veteran's Day since 1995, the students have invited an ever increasing number of veterans to participate in the day-long event. Sorae of the veterans go into the classrooms and become "Living History," the day ends with the students and veterans participating in a "USO Show"-type celebration. Last year the students, raised $12,000 and hosted over 800 veterans.

Oklahoma Chapter CAPT Charles C. Coley '34, USN (Ret)^ 411 NW14tii Stteet Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3510 h: 405-235-0234 e: cccusn@aol.com

OREGON Greater Portland Chaypter Doug Bomarito '68 16667 Glen wood Court Lake Oswego, OR 97034 h: 503-699-0003;w: 503-223-8285 e: harkins@usna.net August Luncheon The Chapter met for our monthly luncheon on 11 August at the Georgian Room Restaurant, in the downtown Meier and Frank. Attending the meeting were: John Besson '35; Veda and "Shack" Moore '43; Ken Lissy '45; Dave BeacUing '48; Jack McCamont '48; Chris Brown '54; Don Beatty '57; Butch Bewick '62; Jerry Larsen '62; Jack Kohl '65; Gavin Arnold '66; Dick Bamette '66; Richard WUmes '66; Alex 'Tex' Harkins '67; EdHepp '67; Doug Bomarito '68; Joe Kavale '68; Mark Cooksey '71 ; Ray MiUer '71; Skip Phipps '73; Merlie and Bruce Thompson '73 ; Alex Sharp '79; Mark Middleton '81; Doug Cooper '86; Todd Washburn '93; Elaine EngUsh, Parents Club and Guest Speakers, Ken Buckles and Dick Cottrell.

Blue & Gold Butch Bewick '62 briefed the group concerning the status of the Chapter's Blue & Gold effort.

There are currentiy 23 Blue & Gold Officers on board, with 19 more in training. Presently there are 33 candidates for the Class of 2004 that will be interviewed later this year. Butch also solicited help in getting nominations for the Educator Orientation Visit to the U.S. Naval Academy for educators from Oregon and Southwest Washington. The visit, from Monday, 28 Febraary through Thursday, 2 March 2000, is to familiarize secondary school guidance counselors, educators and adminisfrators with the challenges and opportunities at

L to r: August Luncheon Speaker Mr. Dick Cotttell, Chapter President Doug Bomarito '68 Our second speaker was Mr Dick CotfreU. Mr. Cotfrell, an engineer from MIT, who spent World War II as a Supply Corps Officer in the Navy entertained the luncheon attendees with his stories of his service in ALTAMAHA (CVE-18), and following that, his days as Chief Engineer for the Polaris and Minuteman missile projects.

Personal Notes Attending the luncheon for the first time, was John Besson '35. John, who participated in seven events at the 1999 State Games of Oregon, told the group that he has recently taken up the hammer throw. Door prizes went home with Veda and Howard "Shack" Moore '43 and Merlie and Bruce Thompson '73.

Atending the luncheon for thefirsttime, was John Besson '35 The Greater Portland Chapter meets for lunch the second Wednesday of every month at The Georgian Room Restaurant, Meier and Frank, 10th Floor, Downtown Portland, 6th and Alder, at 11:30 a.ra. Please join us. CaU Doug Bomarito'68 (503699-0003) or Alex 'Tex' Harkins '67 (503-2970246) for any additional information.

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PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter Robert H. Bender '73 45 Grove Avenue Hourtown, PA 19031-1906 h: 215-836-7652; e: RBender@parkwaycorp.com http://USNAPHIL.COM The First Annual Greater Philadelphia NavyArmy Golf Challenge was held on 14 August. Six Navy teams swung thefr clubs for Navy. After the smoke cleared. Navy tied Army, 3 to 3. Fortunately the Philadelphia Cup goes to the host. Navy. After the match, everyone met at Stacey and Pat Hoffman's '86 house for food and drink.

PhUadelphia Chapter Luncheon and Job Networking Mr. John J. Brennan, the 42 year-old Chairman and CEO of The Vanguard Group will be the guest speaker at a special luncheon on Wednesday, 3 November 1999, at the Desmond in Malvem, PA. The cost is $25 ($20 for dues-paid members).

RSVP's are required for attendance. Contact Paul James '81 at 610-669-6700 for information. The normal monthly luncheons will be held at the Chart House, Penns Landing. These joint luncheons with West Point have had great job placement success to date. The cost is $25 paid at the door for a complete lunch with salad, entree and desert. To reserve a seat email (call) Julian Toneatto '67, USMA at Adler@fast.net (609-573-9797) or Susan Bawduniak '83 at SMKoye@AOL.com (215997-1971) within one day of the event.

Army-Navy Gala The only official pre-game pep rally will be held Friday night, 3 Deceraber from 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Once again, Benjamin Franklin will be the judge for the loudest cheers at the Philadelphia Convention Center Come test your lungs for Navy.

An invitational mailing will be sent to all duespaid members. More information is available on the USNA WEB page at http:// WWW.USNA.COM. USNAPhil.com Please visit the Web, take, the flag test, check the Calendar of Events and muster in with your email address. We have plans to begin sending out electronic notices of upcoming events. There is no www in front of our adtfress, http://USNAPhil.com.

Web Master, Art Vossberg '77 of AWOLArt, Inc (Art@AWOLArt,com) Southeastern Pennsylvania Parent's Association: SPPA Parents meet at all home football games between Gates B and C on the Blue side. Look for

the SPPA banner Parents of Alumni with questions are welcomed to contact the '99-'00 Parent's Assn.

President Dindy Liebert at 2 1 5 - 2 3 3 - 3 2 5 3 (LiebertCO@AOL.com) or Newsletter Editor, Joe Bartish at 609-722-4336 (JBartish@quadnet. net).

Blue & Gold Officers Anyone interested in becoming a Blue and Gold Officer can 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 (610-666-1093). Information about the above events will be mailed through out the year to dues-paid members. You are welcomed to send your email address to Paul_James@Vanguard.com.

Navy-Army Golf Challenge "Philadelphia Cup"

Pittsburgh Chapter WUliam E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court Murrysville, PA 15668-1045 h:412-325-4281; w: 412-856-3500 e: Figaro4105 @ aol .comPhiUppines

Philippines Chapter President - CAPT Rafael V. Dacanay, PN '76 Apt. F5E JOQ Bonifacio Naval Station Makati City, Philippines h:63-2-894-4121;w/f: 63-2-815-3420 x6458 n2a@nisfmil.ph Secretary - LT Vincent Sibala PN &lsquo;93 Hydrographic Center, NISE Bonifacio Naval Station Makati City 63-2-843-1833 and 812-7416 e: nomu@cav.pworld.net.ph

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE American Chapteig&, President: CAPT Janiies N. Roberts, 1)% (Ret) '59 ** 152 Springhill Drive Martinez, GA 30907 h: 706-860-6430 e: jrobe92528@aol.com Sec/T^es: Mike Stroop '54 138 Canterbury Drive Madison, AL 35758 h: 256-461-0774 e: wermanda@aol.com Martin W. Kunze, 1927-1999 Marty enlisted in the Marine Corp at age 17 and served in the China Sea before he was selected for NAPS. He entered the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1952. He died on 26 June 1999 after a brief battle with cancer and was buried at sea.

During the short time that we had with Marty on MONTE SANO he told me that he had been engaged to marry his first love. She wanted to be a nurse and felt that she could not do that as a wife of a military man. They each went thefr separate ways and married others. Years later, after Marty had retired from the Navy, they met again, and still in love, they married. Her name was Crissie. Marty and Crissie moved to Hawaii in 1991 and lived there until her death. At that time Marty closed up thefr condo, bought the Safari Trek and decided to tour the mainland for one year. By the time we met that one year was approaching three. Two months later he was gone. The sailor and the nurse are together once more.

Home Port Change Bunny and Bing Bassett '58 have sold thefr home and are joining the full-timer ranks. New mailing adtfress: PMB 1847 Box 2430, Pensacola, FL 32513. New emati: bbbass8995@aol.com.

Jerry Engle '41 has switched servers. Email will reach him at: AE4WZ@Prodigy.net.

Now Hear This November is the month for our second Come Around. Terry Sutherland is the coordinator and it is looking like we will get a good tumout at the COE Campground near Eufaula, AL. The dates are 11-14 November If you need more info or want to sign up please contact Terry at home in Chipley, FL, or by email. His address is: 1632A Firetower Road, Chipley, FL 32428, 850-773-1954, or email: qtfarm@digitalexp.com. We will tty something new at this Come Around. A Swap Shop. Bring all your old or duplicate stuff to sell, swap or give to someone in need.

It is still August and I have only received about thirty of the survey reports. The information I have so far indicates that all but two members knew about the Canyonlands Caravan and that conflicts were by far the biggest reason for our lack of takers. Many of our members still work and just cannot take off for that length of time. Everyone did not respond to every question, but of those that did seventeen get Shipmate and only one does not which is encouraging, but of the seventeen, two told me that they do not read my column.

Habitat only got ten responses and it is a 50/50 split. I am frying to get in touch with a group called CARE-A-VANNERS that coordinates RV owners that are interested in Habitat. A reminder: Do your dues!

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Scuttlebutt Marie and Jim Roberts '59 have been on die road for a few months. He has been a faithful reporter Jim carries one of those GPS receivers hooked to his laptop, A few reports ago he told us that he asked it for the shortest route and took off.

It wasn't long before they were off the paved road and into the boontoolies. They drove miles without seeing another car when Jim heard air escaping big time from one of his tires on the track. By this time they were in cell phone never-never-land.

God wasn't going to do this to Marie, Jim maybe, but not Marie, so shortiy a car appeared. They helped him change the tire which had been punctured by a rock and gave him cUrections to the nearest place to get it repaired. Sounds to me like those GPS gadgets have more data than you really want!

He showed me his set up when we were together in Htmtsville and I'll admit it is a neat gadget. You all know that I am a gadget kind of guy and I'll put this on my wish list right up there with the thing that pumps sewer uphill through a garden hose.

Here is Jim's report number 15: Hi Everyone We are in sunny Califomia and the temperature is in the low 70s. What a nice place with the rest of the country in a heat wave. We drove through the fog and mist from Fort Bragg to the interior over Route 128 which curves and winds through a redwood forest that must have been logged in the late 1800s because there are some pretty big trees growing out of the stumps of the old growth trees. When they log redwoods, the roots do not cUe and new growth starts in or near the stumps of the logged tree. It was a very nice drive although a Uttie slow. It took us 4.5 hours to drive 160 miles. But we are in no hurry.

WhUe in Fort Bragg we took the Skunk Train on an excursion into the second growth redwood forest. The railroad was built as a logging railroad to help harvest the redwoods back in the 1880s. It is now mostiy a tourist raiUoad, but does carry freight and mail to communities in the interior. It was a very nice 3.5 hour round trip of about 40 miles total. We tumed around at a place caUed North Spur, where they had food and gifts, etc. The reason the railroad is called the Skunk Train is because starting in 1925 they operated gasoline powered cars for passenger service to save money. Apparentiy the gasoline cars smeUed pretty bad and the residents of Fort Bragg coined the titie of Skunk Train.

We are off to tour the wine country and sample a Uttie of the vino with Marie's brother and wife.

Dean and Alma. We wiU also be visiting with my aunt and uncle, Neil and Rosalpina Farley, and maybe visit with some old friends later in the week. We are staying here until 13 August.

We are staying at Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA, at a FAM-CAMP. It is a real nice campground with fuU hookups, grass and somettees.The price is right at $ll/night. It is about 70 miles to San Francisco, but that is OK. Happy Camping, Jim and Marie.

I am a few words over my limit for this column at this point. Hope to see you in Eufaula.

Mike Stroop

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RHODE ISLAND Newport Chapter CAPT James M. Conway, USN (Ret) ' | 5 SO Ayrault Sfreet i B p Newport, RI 02840-2728 ^ ^ h: 401-847-5039 e: castieconw@aol.com In keeping with the expectations of an early July meeting, our last session of the season was as exciting as good July 4th fireworks and just as special. Our guests from Crabtown were VADM John Ryan '67, Superintendent of the Naval Academy; RADM Ron Marryott '57 of the great Class of ' 57 and CEO of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Bill Chaney UPenn'57, CAPT Jerry FarreU '70 (CO NAVSTA AnnapoUs) and LT Mike Cooper '94 (Aide and Flag Lt). Visiting from the Connecticut Chapter were Bonnie and Mac McGinnis '39, Sarah and Stu Murray '47, Bemadette and Bob Figura '58 and Tony Marks '59. The sterling crew from the Newport Chapter included: Sid Merrill '34, Brown Taylor '34, Trina and Tom Weschler '39, Tim Moore '45, Hope and Dick Alexander '45, Benny and Ken Lyons '46, Wirt Thayer '47, Bess and Doc Jex '47, Jane and Sumner Moore '48, Maggie and Frank Snyder '48, Pud and Bob Connelly '52, Tom Lyons '52, Anita and Jim Conway '55, Line Mossop '56, Jo Ann and Bob Loewenthal '57, Ben Katz '57, Arline and Duane Phillips '75, Tom Hodgson'83, Carolann and Fred Lantz, and from Woopoo-On-The-Hudson, and Mary Jack Bumey '46 and Kevin Clement '77. Jim Anderson '85, who is just coming into the area for a tour at Justice School joined us for cocktails.

Ron Marryott '57 made the opening comments and briefly discussed the Naval Academy's 2010 Vision and how important feedback from the Alumni has been to development and refinement of the plan. Various iterations of the plan have been published in Shipmate as well as one version which was printed in our May '99 minutes. The highlight of Ron's inttoduction was a special presentation to our own Tom Weschler, recognizing his considerable and continuing support of the Naval Academy, the Naval Academy Alumni Association and his community. Whenever something needed doing, 'Tom Weschler always answered the call!"

Special mention was made of Tom's key role in organizing Tall Ships '76 in honor of our Bicentennial Celebration; his organizing efforts in behalf of the commissioning ceremonies of RHODE ISLAND ( S S B N 740) in Newport, and his ongoing

initiatives and leadership in arranging Operation Tall Ships 2000 and Newport's participation in that memorable event. RADM Marryott concluded his comments by introducing the 56th Superintendent of the Naval Academy, VADM John Ryan. Closely following his instractions, Ron made the three obligatory observations that the Supe was a member of the "great Class of '67," For you trivia buffs out there, it was also noted that the Superintendent uses the same desk once used by George Bancroft.

ADM Ryan '67 opened his remarks with a discussion of his survey of Alumni concerning the need for a change to the Academy's mission. The consistent response to that question has been to retain the mission as is. His perception of the brigade was that the kids are still great. Of the more than 10,000 applicants for the Class of '03, on 1 July 1999, 1,232 men and women of the Class of 2003 were sworn in and commenced their Plebe Summer—a grind that hasn't changed considerably

since our day. Approximately 90 of these young men and women are expected to drop out by the end of Plebe Summer This year, for the first time, the Plebes will retake the Oath of Office and Honor Code at the end of Plebe Summer Some of the Admiral's significant observations of this new Class were: • SAT scores in excess of 1300 • Top 20% of their high school class • 90% lettered in high school sports • Most had been offered scholarships to civilian collages • As a group, they expressed a desire for an opportunity to serve, and recognized that there was more to life than just a good education Plebe Year is still tough, still a time for them to leam to be good followers and to learn about themselves. To help in this process. Mother Bancroft is still without air conditioning. As a reflection on our society, today's Midshipmen do not arrive with the same morals and values compass that we had in years past, and another goal of Plebe Summer is to add increased emphasis on these character fraits, Sfrong character is vital, as are ethics and leadership and these attributes are emphasized throughout all four years. The requirement still exists for all graduates to be up to "Navy Standards."

Academics There are still several academic majors, but with a strong core curriculum in technical and communication areas. The core is tough and more demanding than ever Despite occasional criticism about the Academy graduating English majors, the Admiral noted that the English majors have consistently done well in the demanding Nuke schools.

He concluded that the major is not limiting.

Athletics The Academy participates in 30 intercollegiate sports. As was the case in past years, participants leam the value of team effort and continue to graduate with great pride—just like us!

ADM Ryan's second year focus was the Sttategic Plan, designed to look out at the next ten years.

In developing the Plan, he has sought inputs from Alumni, critics, other academics and civilian schools. The Plan wraps up this month and should be published in Shipmate this fall. The Plan is centered upon our heritage, past and present, and the continuing need for leadership. "We know what our core values are—what are our shortfalls and needs?" Many changes to the Plan have been made as a result Alumni comments and suggestions. The Admiral expressed his gratitude for those conscientious inputs.

Ethics Center Just had the ribbon cutting ceremony for this facility, which should become a beacon for the study of ethics. The center, which was built with private funds, will use case studies and teaching methods. The program will also involve going to locations other than USNA to spread the word.

Sailing Center The sailing program is now well developed and is achieving its goals of imparting to the Brigade a sense of and a love for the sea. An expansion of the Sailing Center is now being worked.

Mistakes ADM Ryan noted that Midshipmen are still expected to make some young people mistakes. They are not expected to be perfect, just to avoid the big ones. Women. The Superintendent noted that for the Class of '99, the top two grads were women— that's in all fields, not just academically. Five of the top ten grads were women. "They're out there in the Fleet doing the job!"

Marine Corps. Approximately 17% of the graduating Class went into the USMC.

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Q&A • The Academy is still getting quality applicants, and the number of applicants is rising (now up to 10,000) • The applicants are smarter and more athletic than ever before • However we must work harder than ever on ethical and moral values • It is still more difficult to graduate from than it is to get in to the Academy • The Naval Academy now has $346 million in deferred maintenance. The Adminisfration is working on it Our next meeting will be held at the Naval Station Newport O'Club on 28 September All Alumni are welcome to join us.

Ben Katz '57 Becat@bbsnet.mail

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Chapter CAPT Joseph C. Gamboa, USNl (Ret) '62 1672 Seignious Drive -K Charleston, SC 29407-9661 " h: 843-556-4544 http://members.tripod.com/~nutt2/navy/ e: ananda6662.aol.com August Meeting The August luncheon was held on 16 August at the Omar Shrine Temple facility adjacent to the Patriot's Point Naval and Maritime Museum. Our speaker for the day was Col Myron Harrington, USMC (Ret.), Citadel '60.

Having recently retimied from a visit to Vietnam to accompany a film crew doing some shooting (the non-hostile kind) at some sites of fierce fighting during the war, the now-Charleston resident had many interesting anecdotes to relate both of the past and of his recent trip.

The colonel told of such fronies as the placing of a five-star Hanoi Hilton Hotel right next to the notorious prison of the same name during the war; of a so-called memorial to John McCain '58 at the site of his downing and capture (Harrington later leamed it was in fact a monument to the intrepid gunners who shot down McCain); and other similar stories.

Harrington had been a company commander leadingfroopsduring thefightingto recapture Hue City in the aftermath of the 1968 Tet Offensive. At the lunch meeting, he recounted some poignant moments he experienced retracing his steps in the company of his radio operator from 31 years ago.

All in all, it was a most interesting recounting.

Attendees included Walt Robinson '42; Dick DaUa Mura '51; Fuzzy Knight, Don Lovell, and Bob North '53; Maxine and Dwight Agnew, and Tim Taylor '54; Ed Newbegin '55; Jim Flatley, and Ed Parent '56; Jim Kenney, George Lisle, Dave Morgan, and Jack Sutton '58; Nelson Springer '59: Connie and Larry Fulton, and Joe Gamboa '62; Corky Corcoran and Jim Welsch '67; BiU Nold '71 Bob Jordan '80; and David Ricks '81.

CY 1999 Meetings Chapter meetings are usually held the third Monday of each month except in October On Saturday, 16 October, there was a catered picnic on the grounds of Middleburg Plantation, country home of Jane and Max Hill '51; and on 4 December, there will be a football game victory party at the home of Kathy and Dick Dalla Mura '51.

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but if you are visiting from out of town, contact a member for dfrections and join in the festivities.

Future plans call for one or two evening meetings, one possibly a black-tie affafr.

South Carolina Midlands Chapter George S. Hirsch '54 219 Beckworth Lane frmo, SC 29063 h: 803-781-5325 Website: www.brickandivy.com/alum

North Texas Chapter LCDR James M. Bethmann, 2203 Creekside Cfrcle Soudi frving, TX 75063 h: 972-402-9596 e: JlMUSNA@aol.com

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Palmetto Chapter WiUiam B. Swent '88 (Acting President) Leatherwood, Walker, Todd & Mann, P.C. 100 E. Coffee Sfreet RO. Box 87 GreenviUe, SC 29602-0087 w: 864-242-6440 e: WSwent@LWTM,com First call or heads up! Whatever reaches your attention regime, please place on your calendar the joint '99 Army-Navy game party. AU know the date is 4 December The place will be Cheers on Woodraff (Greenville) at noon. A party flyer will be promulgated and there wiU be signup sheets at your batt office, Hope you can make it!

Norm Pigeon '61

Low Country Chapter Robert M. Hoskms, Jr. '87 14 Sandpiper Road Hilton Head, SC 29928-6419 h: 803-686-4351 e: bobhoskinsjr@hotmail.com

TENNESSEE Chattanpga Chapter VADM I(ra3d M. Eytchison 11 Prentice Lane Signal Mountain, TN 37377 h: 423-886-2823 e: RMEytch@msn.com

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Knoxville—Oak Ridge Chapter CAPT Jackson B. Richard, USN (Ret) '52 13 River's Run Way Oak Ridge, TN 37830-9005 h: 423-483-8599 e: richardjb@mindspring.com

Memphis Chapter CAPT Edward A. Lyons, USNR, '69 2557 Park Creek Cove Germantown, TN 38139 h: 901-755-1286

Nashville Chapter CDR John E Ohiinger, USN (Ret) '69 880 Lakemont Drive Nashville, TN 37220-2124 h: 615-370-1441; w: 800-242-8613 e:johlinger@ worldnet.att.net

CAPT Michael Stoffel, USN (Ret) '54 520 North River Seguin.TX 78155 h: 830-379-2373 e: mstoffel@worldnet.att.net The South Texas Chapter Alumni now meet at the Ft. Sam Houston Golf Course Clubhouse at the same time, 11:30 a.m., on the second Friday of each month. Among the Alumni present at recent meetings have been Bill McKay '54, Al Tisdale '54, Ken Bums '54, and Bill Harris, Bill Simpson '56, Keith Bexten '45, Bob Close '45, Dave DriskeU '63, A. Lester Buck Jr '45; BUI Gregg '37, Jim Roberts '62, Ray Enzenauer '75, DickTrippe '59, Brace Davis '85, and Wallace Short '24.

In June a joint Alumni and Parent's Club picnic to greet the newly selected Midshipmen from the area was held at the USAA pavilion and was very well attended. Alumni present included Al Trautman '54, Bob Ewing '45, Wallace Riggs '46, Al Tisdale '54, MUce Farlow '67, BiU Wakeland '44, Joe McDonald '90, Bill Gregg '37, Dick Trippe '59, and Brace Davis '85. AU came with spouses; unfortunately, I neglected to record thefr names for which I offer my apologies. Bob Herres '54 cfropped by to offer a few words of greeting to the assemblage.

A sizable contingent from the area will be ttaveUng to Houston for the Navy-Rice game on 18 September and will be participating in the tailgating, courtesy of the Houston area Alumni. Finally, Jim Roberts is gearing up for the annual Service Academy Alumni goff tourney.

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Lynn A. Wegner '65 2202 Wmrock Houston, TX 77057 h: 713-781-9932; w: 713-263-8001 ext 265 e: lwegner@rectorseal.com Chapter News Michael J. Smith '67 Memorial Sword presentation is planned for 7 January 2000. Traditionally, the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter presents a sword each year at our January luncheon to the Midshipman 1/C (from our area) with the highest class raiiking.

As you remember, Mike Smith '67 was the pilot of the Space Shuttie Challenger when it exploded on 28 January 1986. He became the first Alumnus to give his life in the exploration of space. This annual sword presentation to the deserving Midshipman, with his/her family proucUy in attendance, is always a memorable occasion. As always, "lost" Shipmates, spouses and friends of the Naval Academy are always welcome at our monthly luncheons.

Navy FootbaU Season As this column is written, the Navy-Rice University game (25 Sept) has yet to be played. In conjunction with the local USNA Parents Club, we ordered 1,500 tickets for reserved seats and scheduled a tailgate party. The day's events include a pre-game flyover of WWII aircraft, sky divers wiU deliver the gameball, and it will end with a postgame ffreworks display....Navy-Army game (Dec Shipmate, November 1999

4), we'll schedule the annual Houston celebration.

We've held similar types of events in past years...welcoming all grads, parents, and friends of the Naval Academy. Please call or email us for details.

Business Network Meetings Several of our USNA shipmates are members of The Academy Network (a Houston-based business network group consisting of graduates from USNA. USMA. & USAFA). As diis is written, we are currentiy reconsidering when and where our meetings will be held. For more information, please call Bart Jealous '65 (281-362-8220) or send me an email.

Chapter Meetings Chapter meetings are usuaUy held on the first Friday of every month (5 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Jan, 4 Feb, and 5 Mar) at Brennan's Restaurant (11:30 a.m, refireshments, and noon to 1:00 p,m, lunch). Please join us! Call Lynn Wegner '65 (713-263-8001 ext 265) or Peter VanDeriofske '68 (713-690-9898) for more information.

For any additional information on any item in this column, please call me at 713-750-8868 or send an email to kleinl985@aol.com.

Ed Klein '72

UTAH/IDAHO/MONTAN WYOMING Intermountain NA Alunmi Chapter James R. Clark '66 5860 Soudi HoUaday Boulevard Salt Lake City, UT 84121-1512 h: 801-272-7183 e; clarkfam@gateway.net

VIRGINIA Blue Ridge Chapter CAPT Roger C. Adams, USN 6609 Fairway View Trail Roanoke, VA 24018 h: 540-989-6198; w: 540-362-7389 e: radams3491 @aol,com The Blue Ridge Chapter held its August gathering at the home of Doddie and Des Desseyn '54, on Smith Mountain Lake. This family affafr was enjoyed by all as we spent the afternoon swimming, boating, kayaking, and of course, swapping sea stories. The senior member present was BiU Smith '46 with his wife, Ruth; the junior member present was Reed Kennedy '74 with his wife, Gina, and two sons. Others present included Corky Angleman '50, Minnie and BB Lane '50, Bev and Roger Henderson '69, Dottie and Jim Jordan '62, Susan and Add Daniel '73, Susie and Rich Hastings '70, with son and daughter, Dick Raymond '54, Doddie and Des Desseyn '54, Jo and Clint Adams '70 and their youngest daughter Thanks and well done, Des and Doddie!

Our 9 September meeting was a dinner meeting with Mr Bill Claytor as the guest speaker Mr Claytor is a key member of a group working with the History Museum of Southwestern Virginia to establish a Naval display centered on the ships named after the City of Roanoke as well as past and present citizens of the region who have served in the Navy. The focus of his presentation was to describe the project and help get members of the chapter to sign on in support.

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bus up to Redskins Stadium outside Washington to join the festivities of the Alumni House Tailgate and the Navy/Air Force footbaU game. Joining us on this trip are some of the candidates for the Class of 2004 who were sponsored by their Blue & Gold Officers.

Our 4 December meeting will be a joint meeting with the Roanoke Chapter of the West Point Society. We will host the luncheon affair and enjoy the afternoon watching the Woopoos squirm as Navy sails on down the field to victory.

From the members of the Blue Ridge Chapter, Happy Thanksgiving and Beat Army!

Central Virginia Chapter CAPT Anthony A. Hastoglis, USN (Ret) '55 102 Shawnee Court Charlottesville, VA 22901-1034 h: 804-973-7846 e: AhastogUs@compuserve.com We are now officially underway as a Chapter, having elected officers and a Board of Directors, and approved bylaws at a July plankowners meeting. Dave Church '67, who is with the USNA AA, was our guest speaker and briefed us on the Association and what's going on there. A good starter for our newly commissioned Chapter Our officers are: Tony Hastoglis '55—President Paul Sherland '73—Vice President Jeff Holloway '77—Treasurer Ann Anderson (wife of Vem Anderson '45)— Secretary Board members, in adcUtion to the above officers, are: Rick Arllen '69 Woody Ramsey '52 The tumout was great with 31 attending this second meeting, plus Bill Ruch '68, the Richmond Chapter president, who was there to lend his experience to a new Chapter We now have 80 people who have said they are joining. This is way over the usual initial response. It was great to meet each other, in many cases see Classmates or old shipmates and tell a few sea stories.

What are we going to do? How often will we meet? What will be our focus? AU these were discussed at the meeting. We decided we will start out with primarily social activities, meeting four to six times a year, plus some events and build up to programs which members recommend.

Pete Stark '52 is working on a golf outing and is trying to get the local West Point Association and area Air Force Academy grads into some kind of a competition. If they fear the Blue and Gold, he'll organize something just for Navy. He's shooting for September with an October fallback.

George Welsh '56 offered to help get us tickets to a UVA football game as a group. Jerry Jones '56 and Paul Sherland '73 are working on putting that event together A picnic is another event on the list for the August-October time frame depending on how and when the above events turn out.

We already have the Army/Navy game and Victory Party set up jointly with the local West Point Association, although 1 don't think the WooPoos call it that.

Those making muster at the first two meetings included Vemon Anderson '45, Eric Arllen '69, Reece Belk '51, Dorothy Brega-Putnam '43, Karl Cook '49, John Corse '47, Thomas Emery '55, George Fraser '53, Anthony Hastoglis '55, Stephen Hill '74, Jonathan Hine '69, James Holcomb '86, Jeff Holloway '77, Jack Janetatos '56, Walter Johnson '47, Jerry Jones '56, Edward Kingston '55, John Lambert '64, Jack Manherz '45, George

McKenue '57, John McNish '55, Frank Mueller '67, William Murray '83, Joseph Nadolski '74, Jack Parry '67 (Richmond Chapter), Forrest Ramsey '52, John Seeberger '58, Paul Sheriand '73, Peter Stark '52, Robert Stark '43, Donald Todaro '55, Myron Tremain '43, and George Welsh '56.

Beat Army! Tony Hastoglis '55

Hampton Roads Chapter CAPT Daniel B. Lear, USNR (Ret) '68 812 Ringfield Road Vfrginia Beach, VA 23454-6570 h: 757-721-2063;w: 757-437-1800 e: omegadanl@aol.com Chapter Notes The annual Spring Golf Outing was held on 10 May 1999 at the Eagle Haven GC, NAB Littie Creek. The day saw 110 Chapter members, other Grads and guests enjoy a splendid day of golf. The weather was absolutely perfect for a round of golf; the course in good condition, the beverages cold, plenty of mulligans were packed away for tactical use and the competition was keen. A nicely catered buffet followed the outing and many awards were presented.

Hampton Roads Chapter Members golfing included: Marty Mulderrig '40; Jack Conger '41; Frank Dunham '42; Jim Cole '45; Jack Manherz '45; Dick Rumble '45; Ted Davis '47; Bob Stone '47; Bob Buechler '48; Bill Chipman '48; Andy Mclntyre '48; Ray Barber '50; Ron KeUy '50; Gene AUender '51; Sam Latimer '51; Tom Shoemaker '52; Don Cannell '53; Ray Alvarado '54; Bill NichoUs '54; Joe Anderson '54; Bob Briner '54; Phil Cronk '54; Joe Zable '54; Frank Farino '55; Jim Cannon '56; Hal Ellis '56; Hoot Foote '56; Dick Hanna '57; Cookie King '57; George Lehmberg '59; Bill Wheaton '59; Jim Eilertsen '60; Henry von Kolnitz '60; Tom McFeely '64; Frank Bums '65; Frank Mixner '65; Ross Doubleday '66; Dan Lear '68; Marv Crisp '69; George Sauer '70; Gary Hammond '72; Ken Berger '73; Rich Johnson '74; Clay Absher '75; Mark Klett '75; Schlaef Schlaefer '75; Mark Rupprecht '76; Gary Yagiello '76; George Heming '77; Dave Paddock '77; BiU Daniels '77; Tim Stark '78; Judd Knecht '79; Doug MitcheU '79; Chad Sain '79; Racer Rusnak '92; and Bob Lamed, Associate. A number of other Grads played in this event, but newsletter space limitations preclude noting their names. The same limitation applies to listing the winning foursomes of the four flights.

The senior grad present was Marty Mulderrig '40. Racer Rusnak '92 was the junior grad at this event. The foursome of King, Farino, Wheaton and Eilertsen took first place in the first flight. The Class of 1954 took the honor of having the greatest number of Classmates to turn out for this outing, six. Jim Cannon '56, Ray Barber '50 and Jim DiNardo '50 organized this event, as they did so last year. BZ for organizing another grand affair The Chapter's annual Plebe Recognition Dinner was held on 27 May 1999 at the NAS Oceana O'Club. This very popular event is when the Chapter publicly recognizes the incoming members of the new Plebe Class, this year the Class of '03. We welcome them into the unique Academy society and present them, and their parents, the opportunity to meet with Grads in a social venue and gather information about the new endeavors upon which these young people are embarking. Our guest speaker, RADM Stan Bryant '69, CinCLantFlt N8, made some very appropriate, humorous but most useful and revealing remarks about the chal-

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lenges these young people are about to face. His comment about who had the toughest Plebe Year, a source of friendly banter amongst all Grads, was particularly cogent. He said "the toughest Plebe Year is your own," How trae.

Following his remarks, ADM Bryant was joined by a freshly minted Ensign and a new youngster to form a panel to address the various questions raised by the prospective Plebes and thefr parents. As always. Chapter members turned out in force for this event. Bob Byles '69, is the event organizer BZ, Bob, for another well appreciated and enjoyable e vetting.

The annual Beach Party was held on 11 July 1999 at the Officers' Cabana, Dam Neck beach.

This event is hosted by the Chapter, which means that the venue, cooking charcoal and beverages are provided; families need only bring their own chow.

The event witoessed a turn out of over 100 people, despite the mercurial weather conditions that day.

All hands enjoyed a grand afternoon of chow, sea stories, fun with the youngsters and good music.

Ken Berger '73 organized this event again this year. Ken also provided the music and organized the youth activities. Ken was assisted by Sue and Dave Paddock '77. John Kittier '75, VP of Rock Creek Brewing Company in Richmond, again donated a keg of his finest to the cause. These beach parties have proven to be very popular events for families with young children.

Chapter Events Complete information about Chapter events will be in The Main Mast Also, look for SOE items on the HRC Web site: www.usnaaahrc.org. Check your personal calendars and schedule some time to join us.

Chapter SOE 17 November 1999 (7:00-8:30 a.m.) Business Breakfast, Holiday Inn Executive Center, Vfrgitua Beach 4 December 1999 (11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Army/ Navy game party. Breezy Point O' Club Jerry A. Rudd '74 blackshoe @ erols.com

Richmond Chapter CDR WiUiam L. Ruch, m , USN (Ret) '68 5707 Maple Brook Drive Midlotiiian, VA 23112-6320 h: 804-739-3664 e: wfr68@sprintmaU.com

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CAPT Edward G. Schwier, USN ( R e t ) '69 1200 Knoll wood Court Richland, WA 99352-9448 h: 509-598-4385 e: egschwier@aol.com

CAPT Dennis Spurgeon, USNR (Ret) '65 10725 River Road Potomac, MD 20854-4118 h: 301-983-3431 e: spurgeon@erols.com

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Puget Sound Chapter CAPT Walter S. Draper, IV, USN (Ret) '61 3725 Bahia Vista Drive Bremerton, WA 98310 h: 360-479-3945; w: 360-478-5113 e: wscfraperiv@aol.com Web site: www.usnaaa-psc.org Unfortunately, I am our only active duty trastee.

Having decided to punch out and join the civilian ranks, I accepted a job and wiU be moving to Green Bay, WI. That left our board one member short, but the spot was quickly filled by our current Treasurer (and then non-trastee) Terry Ross '48. Terry will serve this term through 2/01, but we're still looking for some "active duty blood." If you are on active duty in the area and would like to participate as a trastee beginning 2/01 or sooner, please contact Walt Draper '61 as noted above. One of our goals is to keep our activities accessible and applicable to active duty members and membership on the board helps us to do just that.

We have recently added a membership email function to our Web site. This capability will allow us to email all members with notice of upcoming events, activities and other applicable information. When this is up and ranrung, it will be a great tool to get timely information out to all our members. If your email adtfress is not currently listed, visit our website and register Upcoming events include December 4: Army/Navy Branch at the Olympic Lodge, Bremerton. Navy is hosting!

December TBD: All Services Academy Christmas Ball hosted by USAFA Parents' Club.

For details on these events and more, stay tuned to the Chapter newsletters, look for emails from the Trustees or check out the website at: www.usnaaa-psc.org.

Ben Meeuwsen '91 meeuwsen @ mindspring.com

West Virginia Chapter D. IMike FerreU '68 110 Cedar Sfreet Logan, WV 25601-3005 h: 304-752-4192

WISCONSIN Wisconsin Chapter Winston C. WUUams '46 13350 West Bluemound Road #2 Elm Grove, WI 53122-2538 h: 414-782-6645; w: 414-782-9410 e: winwill@execpc.com e: cook.philUp@niilwaukee.va.gov

UNITED KINGDOM Great Britain Chapter Susanne Saalau-BetheU '85 50 Aubreys Letchworth-Herts SG6 3 TU England w: 0-1438-76-3419 ssb25133 @ GlaxoWeUcome.co.uk or rbetheU @ netcomuk.co.uk

Shenandoah Valley Chapter David V. Langfitt '74 125 Henrico Road Front Royal, VA 22630 w: 540-636-2138

Williamsburg Chapter Col Bradley Sutter, USAF (Ret) '53 117 Pierce's Court WiUiamsburg, VA 23185 h: 757-220-2929 e: sutwil@widomakercom

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Last Call Requiescat in Pace They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember t h e m . " â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Laurence Binyon, 1914

Antonetti, Louis Charles '69, 23 August 1999 Ballard, James Ewing '48, 5 September 1999 Bode, Edward Charles '62 CDR, USN (Ret.) 22 August 1999 Bowen, Richard Gwinn '61, 12 September 1999 David, George John '58 Dr., 28 September 1999 Dutcher, Burtt Dodge, Jr. '68, 20 September 1999 Harder, Ronald Erwin '64 CDR, USN (Ret.) 16 September 1999

GRISWOLD TERRY ATKINS '30 CAPT Griswold Terry Atidns, USN (Ret.) age 89, a retired naval officer who lived in Wyimewood, PA, cUed Thursday, 9 September of complications from Parkinson's disease at a CoatsviUe, VA hospital.

Bom in AnnapoUs, MD, Captain Atkins was a thfrd generation graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. In 1936, he graduated from the Navy's Ordnance Engineering postgraduate course. He served in various fleet and ordnance commands, including the China campaign. World War II and the Korean conflict.

He retfred from the Navy in 1960 and went to work for Thiokol in Elkton, MD, and moved to the Delaware Valley area when he joined the Space Division of General Electric. He enjoyed an active Ufe style including baseball, tennis, ice dancing, sailing, scuba diving, skiing and world fraveling.

Atkins is survived by his wffe, Ethel, of eighteen years; two stepsons, Stephen Bury Richter of Ambler PA; and Walter M. Richter, MD, of Boston, MA; five grandchildren; and a brother.

A memorial service was held on 24 September 1999, at the Main Line Unitarian Church. Donations in his memory may be made to the Main Line Unitarian Church, 816 S. Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333.

IGNATIUS NICHOLAS TRIPI '31 CAPT I.N Tripi, SC, (Ret.), died on 27 Febraary. Bom in New Yorkonl9Aprill908, he was appointed from New York. At the time of death, he was a resident of San Mateo, CA. Nick entered the Supply Corps on graduation, served in MELVILLE

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Holroyd, Robert Ernest '58, 13 September 1999 Holton, Wallace Charles '48 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 7 September 1999 Kopplin, John Fredrick '66 CAPT, USNRR 25 September 1999 Krapf, Arthur Elmer '34 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 26 September 1999 Palmer, Nyal Eugene '58 Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) 10 September 1999 Powell, Wendell Wynne '56 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 8 September 1999 Roscoe, David '31 RADM, USN (Ret.) 21 May 1999 Ross, Terry Allan '48 LCDR, USNR (Ret.) 24 September 1999

Savage, Glenn Allen '48 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 2 September 1999 Singleton, Henry Earl '39, 31 August 1999 Skelton, Luther W. '59 Dr., 25 August 1999 Summers, John E., Jr. '54, 27 March 1999 Troffer, George John, Jr. '52 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 15 September 1999 Van Meter, William Joseph, Jr. '33 CDR, USN (Ret.) 20 September 1999 Woodbury, John Leiand '26 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 16 September 1999 Woods, Mark William '42 RADM, USN (Ret.) 26 September 1999

WHTTNEY. In 1932, he married Helen BlauveU in San Diego. In 1934, he went to the Brooklyn Navy Yard as assistant supply officer From 1936-38, he served on the gunboat TULSA on Asiatic Station at the beginning of the Sino-Japanese War. From 1940-41, he was supply and cargo officer SPICA. December '41 through April '43 saw him as supply officer of PORTLAND supporting carrier operations in the Coral Sea, Midway, Stewart Islands and Guadalcanal. PORTLAND also participated in the ragged Savo Island night action. From June '43 to October '44, he was supply and accounting officer of the Naval Research Laboratory. From '44 to '46 he served in Service Squadron TEN in the West Pacific, including Sasebo, Japan, at the beginiung of the Occupation. In 1950, he attended the Armed Forces Staff College at Norfolk and upon completion, took over the Armed Services Petroleum I'urchasing Agency. Subsequent toins were: 1952 Supply Officer of the Naval Gun Factory, and 1954 command of Naval Supply Depot Bayonne. He served as staff supply officer to the Commander Twelfth Naval District.

Upon retirement from the Navy in 1961, he joined Philco at Palo Alto, living in San Mateo.

Nick retfred from Ford Aerospace in 1973, where he was logistics supervisor Nick's Navy awards included the Navy Commendation Medal and the Naval Unit Commendation Ribbon.

He is survived by his widow, Helen, of San Mateo, CA. A.B. Metsger '31

BROOKS JARED HARRAL '32 Rear Admiral Brooks Jared Harral, USN (Ret.), age 88, of Moorestown, NJ, winner of the Navy Cross for heroism during World War II, died on 4 September at the Evergreens of Moorestown, a retfrement community. The cause of death was not available.

Admiral Harral was bora in New Orleans, LA, and was raised in Canandaigua, NY. He graduated from the Naval Academy, entered the submarine service and commanded RAY during World War n.

He served in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters and besides the Navy Cross, was awarded two Silver Star and two Bronze Star medals.

After the war, he was division and squadron commander in Panama; Key West, FL; New London, CT; and San Diego, CA. he was then chief of staff of the mine force in Charleston, SC. He retumed to the Naval Academy in 1954, where he was the head of the EngUsh, history and government department. He retired in 1959.

Admfral Harral was active in the New Jersey Republican Party and in retirement, was a consultant to New York Shipbuilding and DuPont and spent 17 years on Wall Sfreet. He was a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and Marine Engineers of the Union League.

He was a life member of the Naval Instimte and was co-author of the book. Service Etiquette.

Surviving are his wife, Sara Mumma Harral, whom he married in 1937; two daughters, Martha Ahrens of Cos Cob, CT, and Sara Sargent of Bala Cynwyd, PA; two sons. Brooks J. Harral Jr of Colorado Springs, CO, and John M. Harral of Gulfport, MS; a sister. Gratia Dexter of Sarasota, FL; seven grandchilcfren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel, with burial in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Coriell Institute for Medical Research, 401 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ 08102.

Happiness is found in doing, not merely in posessing.

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ROBERT ERNEST GARRELS '33 Captain Robert Emest Garrels, USN (Ret.), of Fredericksburg, VA, died Friday, 23 July 1999, at Heartsfield Assisted Living in Stafford County. He was 90.

Captain Garrels had recently moved to Fredericksburg from Southern Pines, NC. He was a member of the Southem Pines Elks Lodge, the Kiwanis Golden K Club, the Pinehurst Lawn Bowls Club, the national and local TROA organizations, the Navy League and the U.S. Naval Academy and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni organizations.

Survivors include two daughters, Judith G. Smith of Fredericksburg, and EUzabeth J. Garrels of Lexington, MA; three grandsons; and three great-grandchildren.

A private funeral was held at Christ Episcopal Church, followed by cremation and burial at sea.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Mary Washington Hospice, 2217 Princess Anne St., Suite 0021, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, VA 7/24/1999 JAMES ROBERT REEDY '33 Cleveland native, RADM James Robert Reedy, USN (Ret.), passed away on Friday, 8 January 1999, in San Antonio, TX. He was 88 years old and held the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptional meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility, both the American and British Distinguished Flying crosses, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and the Bronze Star, among others.

He was a National Geographic Explorer, having opened two U.S. Mail routes from Capetown, South Pole, to Antarctic in 1963 and 1964. Commentator Lowell Thomas accompanied ADM Reedy and his support team in this effort. The Explorer's account is published in the March 1964 issue of National Geographic magazine. The American Polar Society elected him an honorary member on 10 October 1998, at a ceremony at the Byrd Research Center of Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, in recognition of his contribution to polar science and exploration. A glacier in Antarctica has been named the Reedy Glacier in his honor A favorite tour of duty in his 39-year Naval career was Commander of Operation Deep Freeze, the naval support force for the Geophysical Year in Antarctica in 1963-64.

Another career highlight is his precedent-shattering decision to eschew the usual pomp and circumstance as he took command of the carrier LEXINGTON, and instead flew his own A-3D Sky warrior aboard to take comraand of the ship. Admiral Reedy was an aviator, and his message to the ship's crew was, as he arrived in flyer's fatigues, that the ship meant business, and the delivery system for that business was in the air The year was 1958.

During World War II, Admiral Reedy commanded the Fleet Afr Wing Seven squadron of Liberator bombers to which Joseph Kennedy (brother of President John and Senators Robert and Edward Kennedy) was assigned. Mr Kennedy was killed in action and ADM Reedy had the sad duty of personally reporting the death to the Kennedy family.

In his personal account to family members, he reported that, in spite of the tragedy, he never had been more graciously received.

Admiral Reedy's account of the D-Day invasion was published in the official Naval D-Day commemorative book for the 50th anniversary of that event.

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thorough scrabbing, "till I tumed pink all over," he survived with no apparent damage.

Another Naval tour included commanding Task Force 77 of the Seventh Fleet in the Golf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War, 1966.

He graduated from West Technical High School where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986. He attended Baldwin-Wallace College for one year prior to Annapolis. ADM Reedy graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, in June of 1933, having been captain of the Navy football team when it played Notre Dame in Cleveland in 1932.

Association memberships included the Golden Eagles, an association of pioneer aviators, and the Sovereign Order of the Knights of Malta, among many others.

ADM Reedy was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Canaday Reedy; a son, John Canaday Reedy; and sister, Helen Reedy Monahan. Survivors include daughters, Mary Eugenia (Molly) Baker (Mrs. James Baker) of San Antonio, TX; Carlyle Reedy NicoU of London, England; Vida Michaela Mcintosh of Newport, OR; son, James Robert Reedy Jr of Morehead City, NC; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Greywitt of Westlake, OH, and Catherine Reedy Hoy (Mrs. George Hoy) of Sagamore Hills, OH. A memorial service was held at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio on 29 January and a funeral service with full military honors took place at the U.S. Naval Academy Main Chapel, Annapolis, MD, on 30 August 1999.

Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Doctors without Borders, Interplast, any educational endeavors for Native Americans and the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.

RUSSELL BOWES ALLEN '34 RADM Russell B. Allen, USN (Ret.), died on 29 August at Vinson Hall in McLean, VA. Interment with full honors was in Arlington. He had been in failing health for some time.

ADM Allen did the usual big ship/small ship tours after graduation, and elected to stay in surface warfare. When WWII broke out, he was serving in HENLEY (DD-391), then shifted to PT Boats and became ComMTBRon 17 in the Southwest Pacific before taking command of MCKEE (DD-578).

For wartime service he wore the Navy Cross and Bronze Star with Gold Star.

Russ always claimed to have more sea duty than any other Classmate, but in later years, he had a long tour as Exec of the NROTC at Cornell and another as Steam Prof at the Academy with sea duty as Chief Engineer of Coral Sea in between.

Then, not wanting a Washington assignment, he requested and got command of MONOGAHELA, after which he went to the Naval War College.

In 1959, Russ opted for early retirement, thinking it would be a big step in civilian employment It wasn't. After five years in Boston with the Navy League, Armed Forces YMCA and the USO, he and Mary Alice bought an old New Hampshire farm of 45 acres complete with a six-cottage motel. They worked the motel in summers and odd jobs in winters until the mortgage was paid off in 1976, when they sold off the motel for removal and settled down to enjoy country life. Nearly twenty years later, for health reasons, they gave it up and moved to Vinson Hall.

Mary Alice predeceased ADM Allen, leaving two children as next of kin. Their son, Wayne Allen '65, resigned in 1975 to study microbiology for a Ph.D. at Temple Univeristy, and now lives in PhUadelphia. Daughter MeUssa Spillemkother is a ranking govemment employee living in Alexandria.

ROBERT KING JOHNSTON '34 CDR Robert K. Johnston, USN (Ret.), beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died on 27 August 1999, of complications resulting from a prolonged straggle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was buried beside his first wife, Shelley Rodes Settle Johnston, in Frankfort, KY, on 4 September 1999.

September fourth was the anniversary of Shelley's death in 1979 and of their marriage in 1937.

CDR Johnston was bom on 1 September 1911, in Aberdeen, SD, son of MerUn Chauncy Johnston, M.D., and Madge King Johnston, a concert pianist, organist, voice and piano teacher Bob, also called "Johnny," "Whitey" for his blond hair, and "Sunny Jim" for his cheerful disposition, entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1930, graduating near the top of his class in 1934. He played football for Navy all four years. He attended Pensacola Flight School from 1935-36 and served as lieutenant on NEVADA in San Diego, CA, under CAPT Henry Settie, uncle of Shelley Rodes Settle. Shelley and Johnny were married at the North Presbyterian Church in Frankfort, KY, on 4 September 1937, while Bob was serving on YORKTOWN in Norfolk, VA. From 1940-1942, Bob coached the Plebe football team at the U.S. Naval Academy while he attended postgraduate school in ordnance engineering-aviation.

Bob served in the U.S. Navy proudly during the Second World War. He was stationed in Hawaii, ttaining fighter pilots, and then in San Diego, CA, where his only child, Margaret King Johnston, was bom in 1946. After World War II, Bob became director of Armament Test at Patuxent River, MD. He was also Commanding Officer of Pafrol Squadron 26 at Patuxent and French Morocco, Africa.

After retiring from the Navy, Bob worked as an Armament Field Engineer for Philco for 20 months before joining Martin Corporation in Baltimore, MD. At Martin, Bob completed various armament tasks on the Matador and Mace missiles and the B57 and P6M aircraft.

In 1960, Bob joined Captain Grayson Merrill, a Naval Academy Classmate, as section head of the Quality Engineering Section at Fafrchild Astrionics Division in Wyandanch, Long Island, NY. For almost three years, he supervised reliability on various missiles and electronic systems built by Fairchild.

From Fairchild, Bob went to Republic Aviation Corp., Long Island, NY, where he was first a reliability engineer and then principal engineer Here he handled the reliability effort pertaining to the avionic and elecfronic system of the F-105 Aircraft.

From Republic Aviation, Bob went on, in November 1965, to join PRD Elecfronics in Syosset, NY. At PRD, Bob handled all phases of reliability fortiieVAST Development System and the VAST/ IHAS system. The VAST/CVA sfretched over seven building blocks! Bob retired from PRD in May of 1977.

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

Mahatma Gandhi Shipmate, November 1999

Bob's beloved first wife of 42 years, Shelley Rodes Settie Johnston of Frankfort, KY, daughter of Robert Rodes Settle and Sarah Elizabedi Vaughn Settie, granddaughter of Judge Warner EUmore Settle, died on 4 September 1979.

On 18 June 1983, he married Dorothy Pepper in ChiU, NY. a suburb of Rochester Ken Horn, a member of VP-26 squacfron, came all the way from Carmel, CA, to attend his "Skipper's" wedding! Bob continued living in North Chili, NY, until Dorothy's death in June of 1994. In 1994, Bob went to live near his daughter, Margaret, in Bloomfield, CT. Bob leaves his daughter, Margaret King Johnston Clark, and her husband, Joel; two grandchilcfren, Polly Alison Clark of Boston, MA, and Ancfrew WUUam Clark of Bloomfield, CT; and nieces, Betty Kehrer Anderson, M.D., of Honolulu, CA; and Colleen Johnston Walker of Aberdeen, SD. ALBERT WILLIAM ANDERSON '38 Albert William Anderson died at age 82 in Roanoke, VA, on 11 June 1999. Andy was bom in Rhode Island and attended Brown University for a year prior to entering the Naval Academy. He graduated in the top ten percent of the Class of 1938 as a member of the 12th Company, but was not commissioned.

Upon graduation he worked for seven years for Pan American Airways in Baltimore, New York, NewfoimcUand, the Azores, and Lisbon. From 1945 untU 1980 he was a senior design engineer with General Electric Corporation. He held eight patents for various electrical confrols.

He is survived by his wffe, Maria L. Anderson, and six children, Patricia Anderson of Newport News; Robert Anderson of Roanoke; Joseph Anderson of Ferrum; Bertha Garland of Fincastle; Michael Anderson of Salem; Ana Maria Anderson of Richmond; and seven grandchilcfren.

Services and interment were in Roanoke. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Ancfrews CathoUc Church of Roanoke or the Salem Rescue Squad of Salem, VA. Maurice H. Rindskopf '38 WELLS CARTER FELTS '38 CaptWeUs C. Felts, USN (Ret.) of Port Orchard, died of a heart attack on 8 September 1999, at Harrison Hospital. He was 84.

He was bom on 13 August 1915, in Prescott, AR, to Thomas and Veron (McLelland) Felts. He moved to San Diego as a second grade student, graduating from Point Loma High School in Califomia in 1934.

Capt Felts was a 1938 graduate of the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He received a master's degree in business education in Berkeley, CA. Capt Felts served in the Navy from 1934 to 1958 in World War 11, in Korea and in Vietnam as an ordnance and supply officer He married Margaret Davis in June 1940 and had three chilcfren. He married Mary Lyons on 17 August 1976, in Salt Lake City.

Following his naval career, he was vice president of Pacific Instrament Company in Califomia for 12 years. Later, he was a business teacher at Southwest Community College in Coos Bay, OR, for five years.

Survivors include his wife, Mary (Gardner) Lyons Felts; a son, Thomas, of Oakland, CA; two daughters, Carol Fields and Helen Jones, both of Berkeley; two stepsons. Grant Lyons of Gig Harbor and Scott Lyons of Port Orchard; and four grandchildren, Tracy Jones, Rima Fields, Gabriel Felts and Conner Lyons.

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A funeral service was held on 11 September at Rill Chapel, with interment following the service at Sunset Lane Cemetery in Port Orchard.

The Sunâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 September 1999 JOHN ERWIN HOLLIS '38 John Erwin Hollis, age 84, a retired oil industry executive, died 23 July, at his home in Cleveland Heights.

Mr Hollis had worked for die Allied Oil Co. in Cleveland and later was in the oil-purchasing department of Standard Oil Co. (Ohio) before it became BP America Inc. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1938 as a member of the Sixth Company and from Harvard Business School in 1940. During World War II, he served as a lieutenant commander in charge of amphibious forces in the Pacific.

He was bom in Denver, where his father was the owner and the president of four banks.

Mr Hollis was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church for more than 50 years and Kirtiand Country Club for 54 years. He also belonged to the Cleveland Skating Club, the Military Order of Foreign Wars and the Cleveland area U.S. Navy Officers Club, of which he was a past president.

Mr. Hollis was married for 55 years to the former Slocumb Davis, who survives. Other survivors include daughters, Slocumb Perry of Brookline, MA, and Anne Ireland of Shaker Heights, and two grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on 9 September at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44106. Memorial donations may be made to the church.

Maurice H. Rindskopf '38 CHARLES MILTON BOUNDS JR. '39 Charles M. Bounds Jr died at his home in Northwest Washington, D.C, on 12 September 1999. Interment was in Rock Creek Cemetery on 17 September, and later on the same day, a memorial service was held at St. John's Episcopal Church, McLean, VA. Bom in Maryland, he was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy from Virginia and graduated with the Class of 1939. He was honorably discharged as a Midshipman on 1 June 1939, due to deficient eyesight.

Upon graduation from the Naval Academy, Bounds went to work with the U.S. Naval Engineering Experimental Station, Annapolis, and then in early 1940, he went to work for the Gulf Oil Company, Pittsburgh, PA. In August 1940, he left there for a job with Pan American Airways. He then spent eight years with Pan American where he was: Assistant Airport Manager, Lisbon, Portugal; Airport Manager, Dakar, Senegal; Station Manager, Bermuda; Station Manager, Horta, Azores Islands; and Station Manager, Leopoldville, Belgium Congo (now Kinshasa, Zaire). In the spring of 1948, he went to work for the Masonite Corporation as sales manager and then in August 1949 he joined the Centtal IntelUgence. While with the CIA, he had various assignments in Washington, D.C, and in Europe. He retired from the CIA in 1976 (his life over the past 27 years remains a closed book).

He is survived by a daughter, Marcella RusseU Bounds of Washington, D.C, and a sister, Elizabeth Praitt of Tangier, VA. W.J Ruhe '39

HOWARD WASKOM DAWSON '44 Captain Howard Dawson passed away on 10 April 1999, after a long battle with cancer that began in 1992. He was bom and reared in Marked Tree, AK, a town of 3,000 in the northeast part of the state. After attending the small high school there, he needed a few more math courses and went to the Columbia Military Academy, south of Nashville, TN, for one year.

He entered the Naval Academy in 1940 and graduated with the accelerated Class of '44 in June 1943.

During his time as a Midshipman, he volunteered for two years assisting the manager of the football team, and was elected manager of the team the thfrd year He would have enjoyed his support role during team practices and ttaveling to away games under any circumstances, but especially then because Navy beat Army each of those three years.

He served on the battieship NEW MEXICO during the remainder of World War II and then attended submarine school in 1946. In 1950 he was involved with giving instractional submarine craises out of New London, CT, and remembers Jimmy Carter being on one of those craises. Even though nuclear subs were becoming the more important part of the fleet, he chose to stay with diesel subs. He had an interview with Admiral Rickover, but knew going in that he was not interested in the nuclear Navy. He therefore could anticipate with some amusement the surprise that would be on Rickover's face when someone did not automatically want to sign up for the nuclear Navy. Rickover was indeed surprised and did not have much to say.

Assignments included commanding officer of the submarine TRUTTA (SS-421); Commander Submarine Division 32; commanding officer of the supply ship PYRO (AE-24); Assistant to the Director, Long Range Objectives Group in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations; Commander Service Force, Sixth Fleet; Planning Division J-5, Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was also a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College.

Some of the medals and awards he received were the Legion of Merit (Gold Star), Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. The Navy Unit Commendation was awarded to the Pyro for distinguished service during an eleven and one-half month deployment in the Western Pacific during the early part of the Vietnam War, 1965.

In 1973, he retired to Marked Tree with his wife who was also a native of Marked Tree, the former Helen Louise Schroeder Dawson was a sought after speaker at schools and local meetings because people wanted to see a real naval officer and hear what the Navy was like. Over the years local high school students came and asked him about attending the Naval Academy. He told them it was tough, but that it would be good for them. Several students from his town did attend. Some came back after one or two years to stay saying it was tough!

He was elected mayor of the town in 1982. The town had been saving money for a new City Hall for some time, but no one had taken on the task of architectural planning and constraction contracts.

It was on his watch that the project began. The new City Hall wound up being a major improvement to the town, both architecturally and functionally. In addition to serving as Mayor, he served as President of the Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club, and served in many other civic affairs.

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He could have stayed on for another term as mayor, but in 1986 he chose to spend 100% of his time caring for his wife, Helen, who had become housebound and eventually bedridden with a form of Multiple Sclerosis. He, in effect, became housebound himseff for six years until her death in 1992. His sons. Dale and Don did get him out of the house a few times between 1992 and 1999. He made it to the Class 50th Reunion in 1993 and planned on attending the 55th Reunion last year but did not make it due to surgery at that time. He wanted very much to attend that reunion. He was genuinely interested in all of his Classmates, and all of the family looked forward to reading the many Christmas cards and letters at the end of each year to see where people were and what they were doing.

As he dealt with the various issues of life, his character could be summed up nicely by the naval term, "Steady as she goes," and he was like this while maintaining a modest sense of humor If he was ever "sttessed out" by Helen's illness or his own, the rest of the family never knew it. He was able to take these things in stride graciously.

Captain Dawson is survived by two sons. Dale Dawson of Glen Bumie, MD, and Don Dawson of Paeonian Springs, VA; four sisters, Marion Dawson of Marked Tree, Frances Hays of Jackson, TN, Martha Aldrich of Diamond Bar, CA, and Cynthia Williams of Ft. Worth, TX; and two granddaughters, Lucy and Martha Dawson, daughters of Don and Kitty Dawson.

Memorial donations may be made to the First United MethocUst Church Building Improvement Fund, 304 Frisco Sfreet, Marked Tree, AR 72365.

Dale Dawson LEE BAGGETT JR. '50 ADM Lee Baggett Jr (Ret.), who oversaw U.S. and NATO military forces throughout the Atlantic Region for three years in the 1980s, died of complications of heart disease at the San Diego Naval Medical Center at Balboa Park. He was 72.

ADM Baggett retired in 1988 as Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command, one of five geographic divisions in the U.S. military that unifies command of the Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine Corps forces. In that role, he also served concurrently as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Atiantic.

After he retired, the four-star admiral retumed to his home in La Jolla, where he served, as a consultant for Cubic Corp, and as a member of the Defense Science Board in Washington, D.C. During a naval career that spanned 38 years, ADM Baggett was twice awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal; he also received the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and many other awards.

Because of his work with NATO, he also eamed foreign decorations, including the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit; the Great Cross of the Military Order from Portugal; and the Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau with Swords from The Netherlands.

"He was a brilliant, thorough, outstanding naval officer who contributed an exceptional amount to his country," said RADM Lee Levenson USN (Ret.), a family friend.

During his career ADM Baggett commanded the guided missile frigate REEVES, the destroyer DECATUR and two minesweepers. FIRM and

CouRLAN. He also served on the destroyer escort BRIDGET and the desttoyer CHARLES J. BADGER, on

the staff of Carrier Division 7 and as chief of staff of the U.S. Sixth Fleet

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"He was an admfral that cared as much about the sailors as about the duties that he had to perform," said LCDR Jack Sttimp USN (Ret.), who served as ADM Baggett's adnunistrative assistant throughout his Atlantic command. "In the front of his mind was always the people."

ADM Baggett was bom in Oxford, MS, and began his military career in 1950 after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy. He received a master's degree in physics after completing studies at the Naval Postgraduate School and the University of Califomia Berkeley.

"As a southem gentleman, he was the type of person who maintained old values and etiquette, things we have almost lost in our society today, and everybody around him did the same in response to being around him," Stump said.

Stump described ADM Baggett as a hard worker, arriving many days at 5 a.m. and remaining until after 8 p.m. He said ADM Baggett's memory was so sharp he could recall details from conversations that occurred 25 years before or the location of a specific document that had been filed away 40 years earlier ADM Baggett held many jobs during his Navy career, including nuclear test plans officer in the Defense Atomic Support Agency and, later, director of the Guided Missile Division of the Naval Ordnance Systems Command. He also served on the staff of Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force.

He later was commander of the Antisubmarine Systems Project Office in the Naval Material Command and then director of the Antisubmarine Warfare Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He then served in Hawaii as commander of a Naval Surface Group for the Middle Pacific until he was appointed a vice admiral and commander of Naval Surface Force of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, based in San Diego.

He later became chrector of Naval Warfare in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He then was appointed to the rank of admiral and became commander in chief of U.S. Naval forces in Europe, a post that includes assignment as NATO's commander in chief of allied forces in southem Europe.

In November 1985, ADM Baggett became the 14th man to serve as Commander in Chief U.S. Atlantic Command, reporting directly to the secretary of defense and the president.

ADM Baggett was an avid golfer and a former captain of the Naval Academy golf team, and played on courses around the world. He was a past president of the La Jolla Country Club and chaired its greens committee during a major restoration.

In 1989, he managed a campaign that raised $500,000 to rebuild a Boy Scout camp near Warner Springs.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Doris; a daughter, Lana Hart; and two grandchildren, Kendra and Wes, all of Longmont, CO; a brother, Billy Baggett of Charleston, SC; and a sister, Beverly Grey of Laguna Beach.

Memorial services were held at the Navy Chapel at North Island Naval Air Station.

Attitudes are much more important then aptitudes.

Alexander Lockhart

RICHARD BARTHOLOMAE COLLINS '53 MajGen Richard Bartholomae ColUns, USAF (Ret)'69, died on 8 June 1999, in Colorado Springs, CO, following a short illness. Full military honors and interment were held on 7 July 1999, at Arlington National Cemetery. A luncheon at Fort Myers Officer's Club was held following the burial and included several members of the Class of 1953, including CharUe Cole, Gus Hubal, and Dave and SaUy Jones.

Rick was bom in Kansas City, MO, on 14 November 1929. He graduated from the Drew School in San Francisco, CA, and received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1949. Prior to entering the Naval Academy, he had been a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves for 21 months.

Rick graduated from the Academy and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Afr Force in June 1953.

Rick was a student officer in basic and advanced pilot ttaining at Goodfellow and Webb Afr Force Bases, TX. He graduated from flying school in August 1954 and attended instrament instractor training (jet) at Perrin Afr Force Base, TX, and advanced pilot ttaining (interceptor) at Tyndall Afr Force Base, FL. In April 1955, he reported to Hamilton Air Force Base, CA, where he served as pilot, adjutant and personnel officer for the 83rd Fighter-Interceptor Squacfron.

In August 1956, Rick was assigned for exchange duty with the U.S. Navy at Oceana Naval Air Station, VA, and served with Fighter Squacfron 33 as a fighter pilot and flying safety officer He later became the maintenance officer of the first F-1 IF squacfron in the Navy. Rick made two deployments aboard the attack carrier INTREPID ( C V A - U ) and was a day and night carrier qualified pilot during these deployments.

In May 1958, Rick retumed to Hamilton Afr Force Base and became an original member of the first F-104 squadron in the Air Force. The squadron was deployed to Formosa from September to December 1958 during the Taiwan Sttaits crisis.

Upon retum to Hamilton Air Force Base, he served as attainingffightcommander and assistant squadron operations officer, aide and pilot to the Commander, 28th Air Division, and Chief, Fighter Evaluation Branch, 28th Air Division Tactical Evaluation Team.

Rick was transferred to Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe at Lindsey Air Station, Germany, in August 1962 as an air operations officer in the Directorate of Operations and Training and later became an operations staff officer in the War Plans Division, Directorate of Plans.

In August 1965, he was assigned to Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C, in the Directorate of Plans as a staff planning officer in the Regional Plans Branch and later served as plans and programs officer in the Sttategic Plans Branch, War Planning Division.

From November 1967 through June 1968, Rick was a student at the U.S. Air Force Operations Training Course (F-4C) at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, AZ. He next entered the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C, graduating in July 1969.

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connaissance Wing at Udom Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand. He was combat-ready in both die F-4D and die RF-4C aircraft and flew 104 combat missions over North and South Vietnam and Laos.

In May 1970, Rick became the Commander of the 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, SC. In June 1971, he retumed to die Office of die Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations. Headquarters U.S. Air Force, where he served successively as the Deputy Assistant for Joint Matters, Deputy Assistant for National Seciuity Council Matters, Deputy Assistant for Joint and National Secmity Council Matters, Assistant Director of Plans for Joint and National Security Council Matters. From July 1974 through May 1976. he was Deputy Director for Plans and Policy in the Directorate of Plans.

In Jime 1976. he became Director of Plans and PoUcy (J-5) for Headquarters United States European Command in Stuttgart, Germany. He was promoted to the grade of major general on 1 August 1976. witii a date of rank of 1 July 1973. Rick ColUns retired from the Air Force with 27 years of service on 31 July 1978 in Stuttgart, Germany.

In adtUtion to his degree from the Naval Academy. Rick obtained a master's degree in management from George Washington University, Washington. D.C. in 1975.

After retfrement. Rick Uved in Alexandria, VA, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Colorado Springs, CO. He had been a considtant to major U.S. corporations and foreign individuals in several areas including the oil and gas industry. He was also a fully Ucensed stockbroker, mortgage broker and real estate agent.

Rick CoUins is survived by his loving wife of lune years and golf partner, Catherine Catlett CoUins of Colorado Springs, CO; his mother, Marion B. Collins of Colorado Springs, CO; his two sons by his ffrst wife, Anita E. Allen, Richard B. ColUns II, of Dunn Loring, VA, and Christopher B. ColUns, of New York, NY; and one granddaughter, OUvia L. CoUins, of Duim Loring, VA. JACK CHANDLER MOULTON '53 Jack C Moulton of Bloomfield, CT, died _^ » on Thursday, 22 April 1999, at die age of 68, surrounded by his family, after a long, mSiti.».i courageous battle with leukemia. His cheerful, optitrustic attitude during his year-long fight with the blood disorder brought admiration of the medical staff and other patients at UConn's John Dempsey Hospital.

Bom in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Harold C and Helen (Bradshaw) Moulton, Jack spent his early years moving about with his family in the Midwest since Jack's father was in minor league baseball (Jack's uncle was Branch Rickey). They settled down near the family farm on the banks of the Scioto River in LucasvUle, OH, and Jack spent his childhood there. He was the Ohio Boy Scout of the Year in 1947 and an NROTC student at Ohio State before his appointment in 1949 to the U.S. Naval Academy.

While Jack was at the Academy, the yacht VAMARIE, a gift to the Brigade of Midshipmen by a former captain in the old Russian Navy and used for ocean racing at the Academy, was dismantled and Jack was put in charge of her restoration—a highlight for him! Because of the loss of a kidney

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while playing football at the Academy, Jack was advised at graduation in 1953 he could never be assigned sea duty and was medically discharged.

He then started a long and distinguished career as a nuclear engineer, first at the Savannah River Plant where he did early testing of nuclear fuel elements and reactor loading and startup. In 1955, he moved to Pittsburgh with the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory of Westinghouse Electtic Corporation as technical liaison with a major shipyard for the design of marine reactors and steam plants. While in Pittsburgh, he was very active in the Boy Scouts and also with a local church, ttaveling to Mexico as part of a church architectural committee involved in the design of a new church. In 1963, he moved to Indiana with the Allison Division of General Motors, as site manager for the Military Compact Reactor program, working on advance design studies of liquid metal and gas-cooled reactors.

In 1966, he joined Combustion Engineering, Inc. (now ABB Alstom Power) where he spent the rest of his engineering career in project management, starting with the Palisades Plant in Michigan and then the CE nuclear plants in Arizona, Florida and New Jersey, receiving an award as Project Manager of the Year in 1981. He retfred in 1994 as Director of Nuclear Operations Services, remaiiung as a consultant.

Every fall during the '70s and early '80s, Jack and a group of sailing engineers would charter a boat and take an annual craise sailing around Long Island Sound—he always looked forward to it. He also sailed in the Bermuda race; a great experience. Prior to and during his retirement, he and his wife, Frances, ttaveled extensively to such places as Egypt, Turkey, China and Albania where they enjoyed the cultural diversity by meeting the ordinary people of the country on the streets, in the markets, etc. At home, winters were spent crosscountry skiing and summers in the local community garden where Jack served as director for a number of years. He had just finished renovations on a lakefront cottage in Maine where he and Frances planned to sail and fish.

Brought up in the farmlands of Ohio, Jack's years at the Academy were precious to him and gave him his lifetime love of sailing and the sea.

His spirit of adventure and love of nature, along with a quiet caring of people will be remembered by his friends and family. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Frances (Andrews); his younger brother Richard (a West Pointer); his ffrst wife, Margaret (Churchill) and their son, Peter; a daughter, Sarah; and three grandchildren.

Memorial services were held on 24 April in Connecticut and on 2 October in LucasvUle, OH.

JOHN SINCLAIR MARTIN '57 Dr John S. Martin Jr, who ran a dermatology clinic in Shaker Heights for about a decade, died Saturday, 21 August 1999, from a heart attack.

Dr Martin, age 65, a Navy veteran, never quit learning, living or loving.

"We had a great love for each other," said Ann, his wife of 42 years. "We were childhood sweethearts. We've known each other since we were eight years old. He was my brother's best friend."

An avid golfer and world traveler, Dr Martin had recently retumed for two golf trips—one to Oregon and one to Scotland.

Dr Martin, who was bora in Pittsburgh, was a world-class distance swimmer in high school and college and set the world record in the mile and 1,500-meter events. He was first alternate for the 1952 U.S. Olympic team.

The day after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1957 as an ensign, he and Ann married.

Dr Martin was a navigator aboard FREMONT during the Lebanese crisis in 1958. He served from 1957 to 1959. After being selected for submarine service, he served on TRICJGER and TROUT and on

the staff of the Submarine School at New London, CT. He left the Navy in 1968 to attend mecUcal school at Case Western Reserve University. He was elected class president and has kept close ties with his alma mater, including serving as chairman of the alumni funcfraising committee for the medical school.

After medical school, he cUd a rotating intemship at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, dealing primarily with Vietnam War casualties.

He returned to Cleveland in 1973 to complete his residency in dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. He opened a dermatology practice in 1975 in Shaker Heights, which he ran until the mid1980s.

He founded Physician Staffing Inc., in Solon in 1975. At the time of his death, he was president of Martin Medical Inc. and Hospital Telephone and Telcom Inc., all in Pepper Pike.

Martin was a member of Parkside Church in Bainbridge Township.

He played at the Country Club in Pepper Pike and the Bay Colony Golf Club in Naples, FL. Besides his wife, Martin is survived by three sons, John S. Ill of Pepper Pike; Stephen of Savannah, GA; David of Bentleyville; a daughter, Rebecca Schweitzer of Huntington Valley, PA; 11 grandchildren; and a brother Memorial donations can be made to John S. Martin, M.D., Fund for Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, RO. Box 98, Chagrin Falls, WA 44022.

The Plain Dealer—24 August 1999

You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, "I've lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along." You must do the thing that you cannot do.

Eleanor Roosevelt

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CHARLES REYNOLDS MCGRAIL JR. '57 Rear A d m i r a l Charles R. McGrail Jr, USN (Ret.), died of a heart attack in California on 21 December 1998.

Chuck grew up in Texas before entering the Naval Academy widi die Class of 1957.

He continued the naval tradition in his family, as his great grandfather was a Union ship captain during the Civil War. During his time at the Naval Academy, Chuck was very interested in foreign affairs and the impact of naval power on history.

Following graduation. Chuck served in the Navy with distinction for 34 years in assignments at sea and ashore, in combat and in peace, and in command and as staff. Following graduation. Chuck was assigned toflightfrairung.Following his designation as a Naval Aviator, he was reassigned as a flight instractor in the Naval Air Training Command. His first fleet fighter assignment was flying F-3H Demons with VF-141 and his squacfron made several deployments to the Western Pacific. His next assignment was ashore as a test conductor at the Naval Missile Center at Point Mugu, CA, testing weapons systems on all of the fighters in the Navy inventory. His second sea tour was in an F3H squacfron deploying to the Pacific Fleet. Following this tour. Chuck ttansitioned to F-4 Phantoms and was assigned to VF-143 and made several combat deployments to Vietnam. Chuck was reassigned then toflywith the Afr Force as an F-4 flight commander and instractor at George Air Force Base in Califomia. Chuck then retumed to Vietnam and served in country as the naval air operations representative on the staff of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam in Saigon. During this tour Chuck was selected for command, and assigned as CommancUng Officer of VF-96, returning to sea to fly additional combat missions over Vietnam.

Following his first command tour. Chuck was assigned to Washington as the Head of the Aviation Assignment Branch detaiUng officers to new assignments. Following this tour. Chuck was selected for sequential command and was assigned as commanding officer of VF-121, the readiness training F-4 squadron at Miramar, CA. Sea duty followed as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations for Striking Force Seventh Fleet. Chuck was selected for major command during this tour and was assigned as Commanding Officer of TRIPOLI (LPH10) and then MIDWAY (CVA-41). He was selected

for flag rank during this tour Tours as admiral foUowed for Chuck in assignments first in Washington as Director Carrier and Air Stations Programs (OP-55) and then as Director Aviation Programs (OP-50). Sea command followed as Commander Carrier Group One in the Pacific and Indian Ocean region. His final assignment was back to Washington as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Naval Warfare (OP-07B) where he developed requirements for all of the naval warfare areas.

Among Chuck's personal awards for naval service include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Four awards of the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with Combat V, thirteen awards of the Air Medal with Combat V, and the Joint service Commendation Medal with Combat V. Following retirement from the Navy in 1991, Chuck began a new chapter in the private sector

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founding and leacUng MVM associates, which provided requirement development expertise to govemment and private organizations including the Department of Defense, John's Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Chuck also served on key study boards, which included the Air Force Low Observable Sfrategic Vision Study, and the Defense Science Board. Chuck was also the co-founder and co-chairman of The Flag and General Officer's Mess.

RADM Chuck McGrail was a man for all seasons. He was a naval officer and a gentleman who touched so many in a very positive way.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Jeanene; children, James, Mark, Laurie, Cynthia, Cathrine and Kari; and grandchildren, Megan and Madison.

DAVID KREIDER SHROYER '58 COL David Kreider Shroyer, USMC (Ret.), passed away at home on 22 July 1999, after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer A memorial service was held in the Chapel of the U.S. Naval Academy on 29 July, and intemment was in the Mt. Annville Cemetery in Annville, PA, on 30 July.

Dave was raised in Annville, and after graduation from high school, attended Penn State for two years prior to joining the USNA Class of 1958.

During his Midshipman years, he was a member of the Chapel Choir, and participated as a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps, where he was a striper First Class Year.

He took a commission, in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he speciaUzed in communications. He served as a communications detachment officer, and later in Vietnam was not only a communications officer, but also executive officer of the 5th Marine Regiment, an infantry regiment. He also commanded a supply battalion on Okinawa, and during staff tours in Washington, D.C, was an advisor to the director of mobilization plans, and finaUy retired from the billet as executive assistant to the deputy chief of staff for plans policies, and operations. During his service years, he received a second bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School and a master's degree in administration from George Washington University. His personal decorations included the Legion of Merit, the Defense Superior Service Medal, a Bronze Star, and an Army Commendation Medal.

Upon retirement, Dave went to work for Jaycor Inc., where he was a senior analyst and program manager consulting on contingency planning, operations and management. He continued in this employment until illness prevented himfromworking. He was an elder and choir member at Falls Church Presbyterian Church and a member of the Retired Officers Association.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Swope Shroyer of Oakton, VA; three daughters, Stephanie Jean Shroyer of Los Angeles; Rebecca Lynne Shroyer of Larchmont, NY; and Mary Beth Shroyer Elkjer of Ashbum, VA; three sisters; and three grandchildren.

CHARLES TYLDEN WESTCOTT JR. '68 CAPT Charles T. Westcott Jr, USMC (Ret.), died on 25 June 1999, of an arthritis related Ulness at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Mt. Clemens, MI. Funeral services were held on 28 June with military honors provided by Marine Wing Support Group 47 from Selfridge Field ANGB and VFW Post #9222, Berkley, Ml. Interment occurred on 2 July at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Ml, near his home. In a unique part of the funeral service and as requested by Charlie, a typical New Orleans musical quartet played the Marine Corps Hymn during the folding of the American flag, and at the

closing played "When the Saints Go Marching In." Four of his Marine Classmates, Mike Kalashian, David Denson, David Hammer, and David Robinson, gave a four-part eulogy and were pallbearers along with Charlie's sons, Jason and Ancfrew, brothers, Chris, Mark, and Matthew, and brother-in-law. Vice Admiral Scott Fry '71.

Charlie was a third generation Marine. His grandfather commanded the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, which landed in France in late June 1917.

Charlie enlisted in the Naval Reserve whUe attending Tustin (CA) High near El Toro MCAS in 1963 and won an appointment to the Naval Academy with the Class of 1968. After graduation from the Academy and completion of Basic School at Quantico, he was assigned to the 1st Military Police Battalion FMF in 1969 in South Vietnam. On retum to the States, he was posted to Marine Barracks, Key West, FL, and later retumed to the FMF with 3rd Battahon, 7th Marines. He underwent surgery at Naval Medical Center, Bethesda for hip replacement and was subsequentiy placed on the retired list.

Charlie then embarked on a writing career under the tutelage of his uncle, Michael Whorf, of radio station WJR, Dettoit. He assisted his uncle with some writing for the radio show, "Kaleidoscope" and later became a producer/writer for WJR. A number of his stories for "Kaleidoscope" wound up in print in a volume entitled "Dr Pearlander's Marching Band." His sense of history and humor and an understanding of satire were qualities that found their way into his book. He wrote an acclaimed novel on Vietnam, A Half Click From Home and later works included a trilogy called the Eagleheart Series.

Charlie loved sports and was a member of the USNA boxing team. In the early 1990s he planned to write a book on semi-pro football. He became so intrigued with the sport and the players he became owner of the Oakland (Michigan) Chargers semi-pro team. He was quoted as saying, "This was not a smart move..."

Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne, and their two sons, Jason and Andrew; his parents, Carol and Charles Westcott '46 (USMC, Ret.); his sisters. Amy Mason and Mary Fry; brothers, Mark, Christopher, and Matthew; nine nieces and three nephews.

The family suggests memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 2350 South Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

Information compiled by Mike Whorf & COL Charles Westcott Sr., USMC (Ret.)

Destiny is not ;1 matter of chance; but a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, It is a thing to be achieved.

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WAYNE DENNIS HOGUE '72 CAPT Wayne Dennis "Skip" Hogue, USNR (Ret.), died on 19 July 1999, at the Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Palm Springs, CA. Skip had begun to show symptoms of some form of dementia around Christmas of 1997. After a long period of testing, he was diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer's type. His wife, Gail, cared for Skip at their home imtil May of 1999, when Skip went to the nursing facility where he passed away.

Skip was bom on 12 December 1949, in Santa Monica, CA, to Joan and Ralph Hogue. At the age of four, he moved to Torrance, CA, where he exceUed in academics and sports through high school.

While at West Torrance High School. Skip had an outstancUng academic record, was president of the senior class, and was selected to the All Califomia Interscholastic Federation (GIF) teams in both footbaU and baseball. He received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy during his senior year and after graduating from high school in June 1968, Skip came to AnnapoUs with the Class of 1972.

While at AnnapoUs, Skip was able to demonstrate his ftdl potential. He continued to have success academically, but more importantiy, he cUsplayed leadership qualities throughout his four years. Even during the rigors of Plebe Year, Skip seemed to always have a positive attitude, never got down, and always kept his witty sense of humor He managed to spread this upbeat outiook to everyone with whom he came in contact. He played basebaU for the Plebe team and started for the varsity as a Youngster. As a Firstie, Skip was a member of the Regimental Staff.

After graduation he was in the desfroyer Navy for his first tour aboard GRAY. Skip was then assigned as a procurement officer in Los Alaraitos.

After five years, he resigned from active duty, but continued his Naval Service in the Reserves, from which he retfred in 1994 after achieving the rank of captain.

After his active duty ended. Skip began working at General Dynamics and then continued his career with Hughes Afrcraft Company. While at Hughes, Skip was the Assistant ConttoUer for the Manufacturing Division in FuUerton, CA. During his tenure at Hughes, Skip again showed the positive spirit for which he was known while at the Academy. He became the FuUerton site expert for Cost/Schedule Confrol Systems Criteria (C-Spec) and was instramental in the success of Hughes Fullerton becoming certified in this DoD system.

While at GD and Hughes, Skip went to school in the evenings and received a master's in systems management from the University of California in 1978 and a doctorate in business administtation from United States Intemational University in 1981. Skip left Hughes in 1991 and worked for Microframe, Inc. until starting Wayne D. Hogue Consulting, in 1995 where he assisted other facilities trying to implement Eamed Value Management Systems.

While at Microframe, Skip moved to Palm Springs, where he met Gail Callahan, his soulmate and partner for the remainder of his Ufe. They were married on 30 April 1994, and had five wonderful years together

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He is svuvived by his wife, Gail; his stepson, Scott Callahan; his daughter from hisfirstmarriage, Bridgette; his father, Ralph; brother, Mike Hogue; and two sisters, Suzanne West and Sherrie Cain.

It's always tough to say good-bye to a husband, son, father, friend and Classmate, especially one taken so early by a disease as merciless, both physically and psychologically, as Alzheimer's. After Skip's diagnosis. Classmates visited him whenever possible, including just 48 hours before his passing. Even in these most trying of circumstances, when the Skip we had known was so well camouflaged, a glimmer of the ttue Skip shone through.

He still recognized his Classmates from 7-3, called them by name, and smiled at a wisecrack about his napping every day after lunch like a "youngster afternoon." That's the Skip we will always remember

You will find, as you look back upon your life, that the moments when you really lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.

Henry Drummond

DAVID EDWARD NIX '78 David Edward Nix, age 43, died in a bicycle accident on 19 July 1999. The incident occurred in the City of Manchester, NH, within a few miles of his home in Bedford, NH. A Navy junior, he was bora in Honolulu, HI, on 16 Febraary 1956 while his father, a submariner, was serving at Pearl Harbor He grew up in Pearl Harbor, New London, back to Pearl, then Garden City, until his father retired from the Navy and the family settled in Piscataway, NJ, where he completed high school.

Upon graduation from Piscataway High, he enteretl the Naval Academy with the Class of '78, spending four years in 31 st Company. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

He entered the Nuclear Power Program and attended the Basic Submarine Officers course, and went to sea, first in ROBERT E. LEE (SSBN- 601), and tiien WILLIAM E. BATES (SSN-680). During the latter tour he received the Navy Achievement Medal. Following BATES, he served ashore at the Naval Reactors Division, DOE, in Washington, D.C. Following his tour ashore he retumed to sea via the Submarine Officer Advanced Training course and joined HOUSTON (SSN-713) in March 1987 as Engineer Officer During this tour he received a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Achievement Medal.

In early 1989 Dave tendered his resignation from the Navy and left Houston on 1 April 1989. Following his separation he joined NALCO Chemical Co. of Napierville, IL, in a sales capacity. At the time of his death he was involved in NALCO's interaational marketing.

Dave is survived by his father, Henry '50; his mother, Peggy; his brothers, Robert, John, James and Thomas; his sisters, Theresa and Kathleen; and 11 nieces and nephews.

His ashes were interred at the Columbarium at the Academy on 16 August 1999.

Henry J. Nix

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Shipmate, November 1999

U S N A Alumni Association of Philadelphia & the Philadelphia Sports Congress Cordially Invite You to Attend Two Special Army/Navy Weekend Events

Army/Navy Gala Friday, December 3,1999 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Open Bar, Silent Auction, Dinner Buffet & Dancing $60 per person The Grand Ballroom, Pennsylvania Convention Center IZ^h^ Arch Streets, Philadelphia

Army/Navy Tailgate Saturaay, December 4,1999 9 a.m. to Noon Open Bar, Breakfast/Lunch Buffet $35 per person First Union Center (South of Veterans Stadium & First Union Spectrum) Make checks payable and mail to: USNAAA of Philadelphia, 505 8. Lenola Rd., Suite 211, Moorestown, NJ 08057-1549 Please include name(s) and class. For questions, call: 856-778-3526

'm u s AIRWAYS For discounted Army/Navy airline tickets, call US Airways at 877-874-7687 and reference Gold File #14191221.

Philadelphia and Army/Navy Celebrate 100 Qreat Years Shipmate, November 1999

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Join the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association to Philadelphia for the Army/Navy Game Saturday, December 4, 1999 at Veteran's Stadium Game time: 12:00pm

PRICE PER PERSON - $30.00 ROUND TRIP There will not be any bus tickets. Acknowledgement of receipt of your payment will be sent to you along with a Parking Pass* to park in Alumni Hall parking lot while attending the game.

Buses will return to Alumni Hall after t h e g a m e * * * * * N o R E F U N D S W I L L BE G I V E N AFTER N O V E M B E R 5 , 1 9 9 9 * * * * * Space is strictly on a first come first serve basis.

We encourage you to make your reservations early.

Coffee and donuts will be served in the lobby of Alumni Hall beginning at 6:30am until departure of buses at 7:00am Buses will depart Veteran's Stadium 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game.

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A Parking Pass is required to enter the Academy Yard through Gate 3 and to park in Alumni Hall parking lot Send form and payment to:

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association P.O. Box 64975 Baltimore, MD 21264-4975

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The Naval Academy Lamp

Sirrica, Ltd. is proud to announce the availability of the Official U.S. Naval Academy Lamp.

The distinctive Academy Coat-of-Arms is vividly recreated in gold on the black parchment shade. This classic desk lamp is hand-polished and hand-assembled of the finest brass and features a solid black marble base and centerpiece. Indeed, the lamp makes an impressive statement of quality about the owner.

You can also have your lamp personalized with an engraved brass plate affixed to the marble base. The Naval Academy Lamp is a tremendous value as you are able to purchase direct from Sirrica, Ltd. Of course, you must be completely satisfied with the quality of your lamp or you may retum it within fifteen days for exchange or refund.

Whether selected for your personal use or as an expressive, thoughtful gift, the Naval Academy Lamp is certain to command attention.

For faster service, credit card orders may be placed by dialing toll free: 1.800-346-2884.

For check or money order payments please complete the order form below and mail with payment.

Symbolizing a tradition of excellence for the home or office.

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OFFICIAL U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY LAMI MAIL ORDERS TO: U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association c/o 39 Soutii St. New Bedford, MA 02740

Official U.S. Naval Academy Lamp(s) @ $159.00* each.

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CHARITABLE PLANNING . . .fortketlmes oryoi4rup^ / atrick McKim, USNA Class of 1976, has planned for his personal financial future through one of the deferred gift plans with the Naval Academy Planned Giving Program. Pat's charitable remainder trust will: • provide a significant gift to the future of the Naval Academy • increase his annual income through tax-free compounding • allow him to avoid capital gains tax on the stock he donated • save on current income taxes through a charitable donation Pat estimates that he will receive lifelong income greater than what he would have received were he to keep his assets. He now also has the satisfaction of seeing the Naval Academy remain an institution of excellence through generous gifts like his.

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ognizes individuals who make deferred gift commitments in their estate plans and keeps them in closer touch with the Naval Academy through mailings and annual events. There are many planned gift options that may fit your situation, such as charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities, bequest provisions, or through the pooled income fund. Many of these gift vehicles can provide life income for the donor and major support for the Naval Academy.

"At this point in my life, it makes more financial sense for me to establish this charitable trust than to keep the assets for myself—it's a win, win situation."

—Pat McKim '76, cd^ob^xt ^:A/{eani. 'Jkomhion

If you would like to enjoy the many benefits of planned giving, please contact: The Naval Academy Planned Giving Program 106 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, Maryland 21402-1316 410-293-1939 Jennifer, j ohn@usna .com

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